To start, I followed the instructions on this video to create a layered cake and cake stand. I used Kuretake Watercolours, cold press watercolour paper, and a flat paint brush for the majority of the cake, switching to a detail brush for the bottom of the cake stand.
The video shows flowers on top of the cake. I practised a few times on scrap watercolour paper, but in the end decided to follow this short video on an easy watercolour flower instead. I added some splatters of yellow and violet to finish. I'm not happy with the flowers, but Jer was happy to give this to his friend to celebrate her birthday.
Close-up ...
Sending this card to the following challenges:
Darnell's IDEAS Calendar - Week 1 - Inks ... used my Kuretake Watercolour paints :)
SCS WCW295 - A Freebie Week --- paint whatever you want
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I will be off-line for a few days.
I'm having my files transferred to a new computer. It is LONG overdue!
Hopefully I won't be off-line for too long.
See you soon.
Thanks for stopping by!
Stamps: n/a
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Cold Press W/C Paper (Arches 140 lb.)Accessories: Princeton W/C Paint Brushes: Flat #4, Round #4, Liner #00
Challenges:
Beautiful cake card! Wow, I.would like to eat this rainbow of fun, there's sure to be a burst of flavor inside there! Beautiful painting, Loll
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ReplyDeleteStunning! I love the artistic look of it, Loll. Your cake decorated with flowers looks beautiful. Watercolor is a difficult technique, but you pulled it off perfectly. Your flowers combine techniques from both films, very inspiring. Your son's friend certainly appreciated the art and beauty of this card.
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BożenA xx
Loll, your card is a work of art! Jeremy had to be so happy with it and so will the birthday girl, I'm sure of it!
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Lovley card your flowers came out beautiful! I have everything you used I might have to see if I can make the flowers!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Loll, so creative, your rainbow cake is amazing xx
ReplyDeleteI don't know why you're not happy with the flowers Loll as they're the icing on this beautiful cake! Lovely, lovely card my friend and I'm sure Jeremy's friend loved it!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteI think its beautiful and I'll bet the birthday girl did too! Marvelous card, Loll!
ReplyDeleteLove the way you did the cake with simple stripes of colour. The flowers are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteOh loll this is so pretty including the flowers. So impressive you were able to hand paint this. Bravo.
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic, Lolly, including the flowers! We are always too hard on ourselves. The vibrant colors are so pretty and I love the schplatters! (It's perfect for Inky Week!) I'm sure Jer's friend will love it!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with getting the new computer up and running ... always so stressful, but worth it in the end.🤞 Love, Dolly
Well done you, this is amazing and so beautiful, I'm sure it was received with joy. x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, it looks like your blog logo ;-) love all the pretty colors. Thank you for playing at the AAA Birthday Card Challenges
ReplyDeleteLoll, this is amazing! I like the cheerful color palette you chose and the flowers are beautiful, and just perfect for this sweet layered cake. I'm sure Jer's friend loved receiving this thoughtful and artistic card.
ReplyDeleteLoving your watercoloured layered birthday cake card Loll, such a fun idea. :)
ReplyDeleteI love these colorful layers of cake and the flowers are beautiful, Lolly! I'm impressed that you made flowers from scratch! Of course Jer was delighted to give this to his friend.
ReplyDeleteThose colors are so bright and happy, perfect to celebrate a birthday, Loll, and the flowers are beautiful atop the cake.
ReplyDeleteSend me a slice of this scrumptious cake Lolly! xx
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous. Well done. I know that these types of cards look really easy, but I also know that they are not. It is completely delightful. I bet she loved it xx
ReplyDeleteI think this is beautifully fresh and pretty Loll and you tackled this brilliantly. The stripes of colour make a great layered cake and the flowers and leaves finish it brilliantly, and some lovely splatters too...a wonderful birthday card which will be much appreciated I'm sure. x
ReplyDeleteI cannot imagine what you were expecting of the flowers because they look absolutely beautiful to me! I'm blown away overall. So fresh and pretty, such a lovely combination of colors. I've no doubt Jeremy was delighted to give it to his friend. I recently switched to a new computer. It went well, and I hope your transition does, too.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! How beautiful is your card and loads of extra wows as it's hand painted! Thanks for playing at AAA Birthday, hope to see you join in with future challenges too. Stay safe and keep crafting!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! This is gorgeous ...... and extra special as it's hand painted. Such a pretty rainbow of colour, and I love the flowers. The splatters give it a real artsy look too.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving this card, Loll, and I so admire your beautiful watercoloring! I think the flowers look fabulous - the card is so well done, and the splatters are like the "icing" on the cake. I will be checking out those videos.
ReplyDeleteI would have an extra birthday just to sample that luscious looking cake. I love the colors you chose and it is a work of art. You have a whole new passion in hand painting with water color.
ReplyDeleteAmazing painting Loll - and a beautiful card !
ReplyDeleteAll the best with getting your files transferred
Blessings
Maxine
Absolutely love this, Loll - can't imagine why you don't like the flowers; they're gorgeous!! Love all the splatter too!!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors on this Loll
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this, Loll and want to try it myself now.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Loll, this is a gorgeous card too...super watercolouring. Have a wonderful day, Robyn
ReplyDeleteThis is seriously WOW territory Loll! So happy and colourful and delicious. CarolG
ReplyDeleteI love that this card was made especially for a friend and that the watercolor cake gives it such a personal, handmade feel. I recently tried a similar watercolor technique and found that practicing flowers on scrap paper helped; a simple birthday message can finish the card nicely.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a joyful card, Loll — the colourful layers of that Kuretake watercolour cake on its stand look good enough to eat! I love that you practised the flowers on scrap paper first and finished with those yellow and violet splatters; they look lovely to me. What a thoughtful, artsy birthday card for Jeremy's friend.
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