Monday, April 16, 2018

Happy Birthday Wishes

Hi everyone.  It's already more than half way through April.  That means it's time for a reminder post for the CAS Watercolour challenge.

This month Bonnie wants us to add a bird (or birds) to our CAS Watercoloured cards.  I combined two older stamps to create a little water scene with bull rushes and a bird. :)  The stamps were inked with Stampin' Up! markers, spritzed with a little water and then stamped onto mixed media paper.  I used my water brush to move just a little bit of the colour around.  I took one of the markers, scribbled some on my palette, added a little water and then did the wash at the bottom.  The sentiment was stamped in dark brown ink ... same ink used for outlining the bird and bull rushes.  To finish, I rounded the top right corner.  The images were a bit low, so by adding the corner rounding, it makes the card look more balanced.

Here's a close-up ...

Check out the reminder post on the challenge blog to see more inspiring bird cards from our Guest Designer, Stef, our talented Designers, and our fantastic challenge participants.  Then come join us!







Stamps:  Simply Sketched (Stampin' Up!); Be Thankful (Innovative Stamp Creations);
Paper:  Mixed Media paper (Strathmore 140 lb. 400 Series)
Ink:  Markers:  Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Early Espresso, Baked Brown Sugar, Lost Lagoon (Stampin' Up!)
Accessories & Tools:  water mister, water brush, corner rounder (We R Memory Keepers)

Challenges:
CAS Watercolour April Challenge - Bird

18 comments:

Bonnie said...

I love this sweet bird, Loll! It's one of my "keeper" stamps! I love the grasses and water you've added and the rounded corner balances it all out!

Patti said...

Just beautiful!! I love the colors you used so delicate and peaceful yet perfect for a masculine card too!

Patti

Barb Ghig said...

Love the soft dreamy feel of this card, Loll! Beautiful pairing of the bird and bull rushes, and I love how you created water to complete the scene...such a pretty card!

Ina G said...

Sweet as can be Loll. Such a beautiful cas card and I can here that bird tweeting happily to a mate. Lovely soft colouring and I do love a corner rounding.

Marcia Hill said...

I love the image you used on this card Loll! The soft water colouring on this card is SO pretty...CAS perfection my friend!! Love the rounded corner too!! :0)

Susan said...

Love the combination of the Simply Sketched bird with the great reeds stamp. A wonderful vignette from nature, beautifully watercoloured.

Christine Alexander said...

beautiful Loll, such a peaceful image and wonderfully watercoloured. I love that stamp set :)

kiwimeskreations said...

Another beauty Loll - love the watercolour look you have achieved on this card!
Blessings
Maxine

Jeanne said...

Lovely card, Loll. I really like the soft, peaceful feel of this one. Wonderful watercoloring!

Bobby said...

This is so sweet, Loll. Birds are one of my favorite things and yet I haven't figured out what to do for this challenge. A few ideas are brewing.

Papercraft Boutique said...

You’ve created a beautiful and peaceful scene with your soft watercolouring, Loll! I love that I see the grass through the translucent Lost Lagoon water. Rounding the corner is a great solution for the balance! Hideko xx

Karen Dunbrook said...

what a beautiful little scene...it has such a lovely, delicate look to it. Well done.
xx Karen

Mac Mable said...

Great scene making, so pretty and love the water coloured effect on your beautiful card x

Brenda in IN said...

Oh Loll, I'm so jealous. I have this stamp and it has never looked this good! The bird is water colored so beautifully and looks so real. Awesome card.

Anita in France said...

What a lovely scene, Loll ... delicate and deliciously serene! Hugs, Anita :)

Stef Perry said...

I've kept that stamp set, but mainly for the sentiments. Your gorgeous scene has me rethinking how to use it in a whole new light. Thank you for the beautiful inspiration!

Trina P. said...

Boy this brings back SU! memories, from the stamp to your marker/spritzing watercoloring technique. You’ve created a beautiful little scene. Love the rounded corner trick! Sweet card, Loll!

MaryH said...

How did I miss this one?! Very delicate coloring on such a sweet image. Love your touch with the watercoloring. Just a beautiful Loll done card. TFS