The background is a flat wash of soft blue. To add a little bit of interest, I splattered with water and then used a paper towel to remove the water and ink (ghosting).
I stamped a flower sprig and watercoloured with Stampin' Up! inks using a water brush. Then framed the image with a simple white border.
This is for the CAS Mix Up September Challenge - Watercolour Wash. I followed one of the videos on the challenge blog to create the flat wash.
There's still a few days left before the challenge closes. Hope you'll join us.
Stamps: Penny Black; Sentiment from Bouquet of Thanks (Simon Says Stamp)
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); White card base (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink: Black Archival (Ranger); Blue watercolour paint (?); Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant (Stampin' Up)
Accessories & Tools: 1" flat brush, water brush, white gel pen, Square Nestabilities (Spellbinder)
Challenges:
CAS Mix Up September Challenge - Watercolour Wash
A perfect card for such a sad occasion lovely floral image
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Such a beautiful card for the occasion. The flat colour wash and the colouring of the flowers are so pretty x
ReplyDeletelovely card Loll! the blue and purple are so pretty together.
ReplyDeleteYou never disappoint, Loll! Love the beautiful painting on this and I'm fascinated that you splattered the water and did get any on your blossoms. What gorgeous colors and a beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteThat is my perfect idea of a sympathy card. I love the cool colours (I never think hot colours are appropriate), the simple sentiment, the way you've added a frame for a bit of un-fussy interest.
ReplyDeleteYour watercolour wash is so soft and pretty for your beautifully coloured flowers. Such a wonderful CAS design for a sympathy card. Your friend will be appreciative of your thoughtfulness. TFS Loll. Hugs..
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful...... I love the splattering in the background. Sympathy cards are never easy but you've nailed it with this one xx
ReplyDeleteI love the contrast between the flowers and the washed background! A beautiful and serene card, my friend!
ReplyDeleteThe color wash and frame are gorgeous accents to your lovely flowers.
ReplyDeleteLovely card. The flowers look great against the background.[Bunny]
ReplyDeleteA very pretty card Loll, and I do love your background treatment.
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Maxine
Beautiful, you make it sound so easy.
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This is SOOOO pretty Loll! Just love the soft blue washed background and the lovely purple flowers...a BEAUTIFUL combination! Love the simple white frame too! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! :0)
ReplyDeleteSoft and lovely, Loll ... a beautiful colour palette and so perfect for a sympathy card. Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Loll! A wonderful card that will surely bring comfort to the recipient. Thank you for sharing. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteStamping after the wash would be easier than around the flowers but I didn't know how that would work. Obviously it works well because this is lovely, Loll.
ReplyDeleteHow pretty and soothing - perfect for the sad occasion!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful CAS card. It is a great message to the community with someone who has lost someone close to you. Dark purple flowers can symbolize a loss, a very moving card. Splatter in the background adds lightness to the card.
ReplyDeleteBożenA xoxo
beautiful colour combo and perfect for the occasion.
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