Monday, September 16, 2019

Orange and Blue

Hi everyone.  It's already more than half way through the month, which means it's time for a reminder for the CAS Watercolour September Challenge - Complementary Colours, hosted by Jenny.  The challenge is open for just over a week, so hope you'll play along if you haven't had a chance yet.

  

I started by creating a smooshed background with Magicals (I LOVE THESE POWDERS!).  I die-cut a flower branch from mixed media paper and slooshed just the flowers with bright orange distress ink.  A simple sentiment stamped in matching orange finishes this very CAS design.

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I hope you'll check out the challenge blog to see the reminder cards from our fabulous Guest Designer, Anita, along with the beautiful cards from our Designers.  Come join us for this fun challenge!






Stamps:  Essential Sentiments (Maker's Movement)
Paper:  Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); White card Stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:  Magicals:  (Time Travel Teal); Distress Inks:  Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon (Tim Holtz)
Accessories & Tools:  water mister, cherry blossom die (Penny Black)

Challenges:
CAS Watercolour September Challenge - Complementary Colours


18 comments:

Viv said...

Beautiful Loll. x

Barb Ghig said...

Love your bold color combo and how you added texture to your design by using Magicals for the background! Beautiful card, Loll!

Liz said...

Gorgeous card, Loll. I love the blue with the orange. xx

Nstiz said...

One thing I love about seeing your cards besides your CAS style is they are so tastefully done. This is beautiful, Loll and love the colors. Your backgrounds are always fabulous!

Pat said...

The gorgeous blue tones complement the bit of orange added to the which die cut flowers Loll, and love the orange sentiment to finish it too. x

Bonnie said...

These delicate orange flowers are so pretty on the blue background, Loll! A beautiful card for Fall!

Maria said...

Oh, so lovely! Beautiful sweet orange flowers against the blue background!

My Paper Epiphany said...

Your colours are so pretty! I don''t have Magicals, only 3 other brands:) but I am tempted to add to my collection!!!

kiwimeskreations said...

A simple card maybe Loll, but also stunning and absolutely gorgeous!
Blessings
Maxine

Marcia Hill said...

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL Loll and you know I love blue and orange together!! Lovely, lovely card!! :0)

Trina P. said...

Beautiful smooshed blue background to feature your lovely orange flowers, Loll. I need a lesson (or 10) to get gorgeous backgrounds like this with powder inks. xx

Karen Dunbrook said...

this looks gorgeous..love the watery washed look of your bkg.
xx Karen

Brenda in IN said...

If you post one more card made with Magicals Loll, I am going o have to have them! This is stunning. I love the design and those colors are awesome.

Linda said...

This is beautiful Loll. The orange looks fab against that magical blue background. I really should get around to using mine! xx

Mac Mable said...

Great effect with the pretty magicals and love the complementary colours. Fabulous CAS card Loll x.

Papercraft Boutique said...

I was going to write my comment, but your Magical background is so gorgeous that I had to check out the "Time Travel Teal" online first. Ok, now the Industrial Chic jar set is in my shopping cart, so I can relax and continue. :-P
Did I say the Magical background is fabulous? It's perfect for bringing out the beauty of the orange little flowers. I like that you left the leaves and the stems uncolored.
Hideko xx

Jo said...

These complementary colours definitely work together. I love your Magicals too and the partially painted bloom die cut is so very smart and creative. A beautiful card.

BożenA said...

I really like this combination of colors, warm orange and cold water. An excellent choice
xx