I make my own watercolour sprays using Liquid Watercolor Concentrate from Dick Blick. Check out this video by the Frugal Crafter.
I love the liquid concentrate ... works for making sprays, also for watercolouring (just dilute with a little water). And if you want really vibrant, saturated colours, you can use them straight out of the bottle.
On top of my sprayed background, I sponged over a beautiful stencil I got as a gift from my dear friend, Bonnie. Isn't it pretty??!! I added just a little detailing with my white gel pen, and matched that with a white, heat embossed sentiment.
Click HERE to see the rest of the Design Team's reminder cards, along with a wonderful card made by our Guest Designer, Joanna. You'll be glad you did.
And then come play along. We'd love to see you in the gallery! The challenge closes on August 24th at midnight (PDT).
Stamps: Be Happy Sentiments (Amy R)
Paper: White card base (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink: Distress Inks: Picked Raspberry, Peeled Paint (Tim Holtz); Versamark
Accessories & Tools: Watercolour sprays made from Liquid Concentrate in yellow, orange and magenta (Dick Blick); Lovely Large Flower stencil (Studio 490 - Wendy Vecchi), sponges, white gel pen, white embossing powder, heat tool
Challenges:
CAS Mix Up August Challenge - Sprays
I LOVE your sprayed background Loll and your amazing stenciled flower. I would never have guessed it was a stencil. Your main image truly glows my friend :-) Hugs, nancy
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Loll, love the softness of the background and the stenciled flower. I think I need to invest in some bottles, my sprays are so strong, the dylusions , maybe watering down will soft them. not working for me yet.
ReplyDeleteYour use of this stencil is inspiring, my friend! It's so pretty on the sprayed background! Love these colors and the white dots add extra interest!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a perfect "Loll" card - in your signature colours that you mix so well. Love the flower stenciled over it and the subtle but effective bit of white gel pen.
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed at the smooth gradient of your sprayed background! I rarely get such a perfect blend of colors as this one has! Love those colors too. That stencil is beautiful, Loll!
ReplyDeleteI can see why those colours are particular favourites of yours Loll, they are beautiful! Great stencilling and the added white dots are inspired! just lovely! Have a great evening! Hazel xx
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Gorgeous blend of colors on your background, Loll! I love how you sponged the flower stencil, too...such a striking contrast of rich colors!
ReplyDeleteMy mojo is on vacation, but I do plan to play along in the next few days...thanks for the reminder :)
Beautiful - love the white detailing and the fabulous sprayed background
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Maxine
very beautiful watercoloured sprayed background
ReplyDeleteLove your sprayed background ..... such a pretty blend of colours. Gorgeous stencil too ..... I love the touches of white xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Loll.
ReplyDeleteYour white accents on the flower are just perfect. X
Gorgeous of course! I'm haven't gotten into sprays too much yet, have them...just a little intimidated by them....lol! :)
ReplyDeleteYour stenciling looks so pretty over the watercolor background Loll!
ReplyDeleteGreat depth of colours with those sprays and you've achieved such a smooth effect, almost like blending. Great to see sprays being used in this way...another great idea!!! Gorgeous blending of that very pretty flower x
ReplyDeleteYou are the master of Stencils. Such a soft beauty with that choice of colours, LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteLove this, Loll! I am amazed at how vibrant the stenciled flower is - even though it is sponged over all the other color in the bg - good to know that can be done so well. Thanks for the inspiration as always!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful background Loll and love the stencil flower gorgeous colours
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I'm admiring the lovely bed your favorite spritzed color combination makes for your stenciled floral design. And what an impact a few little white dots can make. A truly beautiful card! Hugs, Kathy
ReplyDeleteSooo beautiful the flower looks
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Dr Sonia
What vibrant colours and a perfect composition with the gorgeous stencilled flower Loll!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous glow there is about this lovely stencilled bloom, Loll ... it's beautiful! Actually, all your recent cards are beautiful ... the fern ones really took my eye ... clean, fresh and so gorgeous! Bon weekend! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. You ladies are finding the bestest stencils! Really like this one, and the extra white dots certainly highlighted the lovely flower. Luscious background too. Just a lovely look altogether! TFS & Hugs
ReplyDeleteWhat a great colour combination Loll and the white gel pen highlights and sentiment go so prettily. Love that stencil too. x
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