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Thursday, February 09, 2017

... love, hope, & joy ...

Hi everyone.  Today I'm playing along with Merry Monday #234 - Clean and Simple.


I'm all about Clean and Simple cards so had to play along.  My card above uses a NBUS stamp that I've had for a few months.  I got it near the end of last year, but it was too late to use to make Christimas to send, so it's finally gotten it's first work out. :)

I stamped in Versamark ink and heat embossed in Liquid Platinum onto Hot Press watercolour paper.  The images were coloured with Zigs and a water brush.  Then I fussy cut them out.

The sentiment is stamped in Liquid Platinum onto my card base.  The images were popped up for added dimension.

I'm also heading over to add this to the gallery at CAS Watercolour Challenge - February is all about love (see love in my sentiment above).  The entries don't have to be just for Valentine's Day! :)









Stamps:  Winter Flowers (Simon Says Stamp)
Paper:  White card base (Neenah 110 lb.); Watercolour (Arches 140 lb. Hot Press)
Ink:  Versamark; Zigs
Accessories & Tools:  Water brush, Liquid Platinum embossing powder, heat tool

Challenges:
Merry Monday #234 - CAS
CAS Watercolour February Challenge - Love

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34 comments:

  1. Mac Mable9 February 2017 at 10:50

    Your fussy cutting is amazing and the colours are gorgeous. Fabulous CAS card and love the 'Love' sentiment and that stamp x

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  2. Faith A at Daffodil Cards9 February 2017 at 11:59

    I would say everything Mac Mable has said, it's Gorgeous.
    Faith
    x

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  3. Sue9 February 2017 at 12:37

    Beautiful, Loll. I love the rich colours and metallic embossing.

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  4. Susan9 February 2017 at 12:38

    Love the way the sentiment nestles right into the poinsettia! Beautiful colouring with your Zigs!

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  5. Marcia Hill9 February 2017 at 12:48

    Beautiful Poinsettia Loll and I love the platinum embossing....SO elegant! And you do CAS to perfection!! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Merry Monday!! :0)

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  6. Viv9 February 2017 at 13:30

    Beautiful Loll. x

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  7. Tina Z.9 February 2017 at 13:30

    absolutely perfect, I love poinsettia!

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  8. Jo9 February 2017 at 14:15

    I had to look twice, it was so smoothly watercoloured I thought is was vellum.
    Perfectly CAStastic, beautiful!

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  9. Brenda9 February 2017 at 14:35

    Oh my Loll, this is a stunning card! I love that poinsettia you have embossing and colored so pretty! I also love the sentiment as well. A stunning CAS card! Hugs, Brenda

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  10. Mrs A.9 February 2017 at 14:59

    That really is beautiful. Hugs Mrs A.

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  11. Pat9 February 2017 at 15:04

    This is a really prettily coloured flower Loll and the sentiment goes beautifully. Simple and so elegant. x

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  12. Gran269 February 2017 at 15:36

    Wow! I love what you did to flower. The colors are bright and happy. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Julia Aston9 February 2017 at 15:56

    Your bloom looks so light and airy - I thought it was vellum! A beautiful CAS design Loll! Julia xx

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  14. Nstiz9 February 2017 at 16:14

    I too thought you colored vellum! I have yet to success on that technique. Love your watercoloring on this Loll. You managed to shade it beautifully and also love the embossing in platinum- just a gorgeous effect.

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  15. Bonnie9 February 2017 at 16:25

    You know I love this poinsettia, Loll! This is a gorgeous Christmas card! Beautiful coloring and a perfect layout!

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  16. Preeti D. (aka Dutt Preety)9 February 2017 at 16:42

    wow! such a pretty and delicate look. i loveeee it :)
    cheers
    preety

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  17. MaryH9 February 2017 at 17:57

    The platinum embossing looks super cool with the translucency of the petals and leaves on this gorgeous image. Even though the colors look translucent, there's still so much vibrant color. Excellent Zig work on this - TFS

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  18. Canonbury creations10 February 2017 at 04:25

    Beautiful card Loll I must treat myself to some platinum embossing powder! Perfectly placed sentiment.
    Val x

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  19. Jeanne10 February 2017 at 04:34

    Gosh, this is beautiful. Wow!

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  20. Di10 February 2017 at 05:31

    Stunning card Loll - you really do CAS beautifully!

    Hugs

    Di xx

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  21. My Card Attic: Hazel10 February 2017 at 06:24

    LOVE what you did with that fabulous Poinsettia Loll! Looks stunning in vellum! I too have that stamp set, and, like you, haven't used it yet! I must get it out! Have a wonderful weekend my friend! Luv n’ Hugs. Hazel xx
    My Card Attic

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  22. Linda10 February 2017 at 08:43

    Beautiful Loll. I thought this was done on vellum. I see I wasn't the only one. Had to re-read your post. Thanks for joining us this week at Merry Monday.

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  23. Marianne10 February 2017 at 13:02

    A gorgeous card, Loll. Makes me want to go and play with my SSS stamps. This set was part of my Black Friday order, which arrived just before Christmas. So far, I have only inked up the berries.
    Marianne x

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  24. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)10 February 2017 at 16:16

    Gorgeous poinsettia, Lol - just love your watercoloring and platinum embossing!!

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  25. Bobby10 February 2017 at 16:58

    The poinsettia has such a translucent look I thought it was colored vellum, Loll. It's gorgeous.

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  26. Colleen10 February 2017 at 20:50

    Simply CAS, simply stunning and simply beautiful Loll!! Thank you for sharing this at Merry Monday!

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  27. nancy littrell10 February 2017 at 21:55

    OMG Loll, Your poinsettia is so beautifully colored and fussy cut! I love the font on your sentiment. You are really going to enjoy this new set. TFS my friend. Hugs...

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  28. Christine Alexander11 February 2017 at 10:50

    Loll you always amaze me with your fussy cutting andbeautiful watercolouring. :)

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  29. Karen L K11 February 2017 at 13:18

    Such a pretty flower and card!

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  30. BożenA11 February 2017 at 14:53

    I love the intense colors card combined with a subtle platinum sentiment. Using the same EP to express the poinsettia is the perfect idea to tie the card into a beautiful whole. Thank you for the beautiful inspiration.
    Hugs, dear Loll
    BożenA

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  31. Robyn Oliver11 February 2017 at 20:11

    Gorgeous, CAS card Loll - love that poinsettia stamp, looks fabulous with the silver EP.

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  32. Petra Swart13 February 2017 at 05:56

    Very neat fussy cutting of that stunning poinsettia, Loll!!!! The lovely sentiment fits so perfectly in it's place under the flower!!!! A beautiful CAS creation!!!!
    Hugz

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  33. Unknown13 February 2017 at 15:07

    Wow ! What a beauty ! I really love your CAS card and your watercolouring is awesome ! Thanks for sharing !
    Izzy Scrap

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  34. Michelle Lupton17 February 2017 at 17:14

    So beautiful! that Simon Says Stamp Winter Flowers set is on my wish list!

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Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I love hearing from you! Loll :)