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Sunday, October 07, 2018

Autumn Flowers

Hi everyone.  Today I'm sharing another card for the CAS Watercolour October Challenge - Orange, Green, and Brown.  I love this colour combination!


I used a beautiful die-cut flower that was gifted to me by my friend Hideko.  Isn't it pretty??!!  She sent me several to play with, so you'll be seeing more of these. :)  Thanks Hideko!

I watercoloured the die-cuts with distress inks and then added them to my card base along with a stamped sentiment.  I added some liquid pearls to the center of the flower, but they don't show up in the photo.  Simple, CAS design.

Here's a close-up ...
We are celebrating our 2nd Birthday at CAS Watercolour.  I hope you'll come play along!

Edited to add:  Was asked by what die I used for the card above ... it is Cornflowers made by Alexandra Renke.





Stamps:  Grateful (Penny Black)
Paper:  White (Neenah), Mixed media (die-cut flowers)
Ink:  Distress Inks:  Spiced Marmalade, Carved Pumpkin, Peeled Paint, Walnut Stain (Tim Holtz)
Accessories & Tools:  Cornflowers die (Alexandra Renke), water brush, chocolate liquid pearls

Challenges:
CAS Watercolour October Challenge - Orange, Green, and Brown

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28 comments:

  1. Mac Mable7 October 2018 at 11:14

    So classy and so perfectly CAS and incorporating a fabulous technique with how you've coloured the die cut flower. Wonderful colours and an amazing card x.

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  2. nancy littrell7 October 2018 at 12:38

    Simply beautiful watercolored with FAll colors card design, Loll. I love your CAS design that makes your flower the star of your card. TFS Hugs...Nancy

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  3. Trina P.7 October 2018 at 12:50

    I find this colour combo a challenge, but you use them so effortlessly. Gorgeous watercoloring and shading of these beautiful diecuts from Hideko, Loll. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the rest. xx

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  4. Papercraft Boutique7 October 2018 at 13:10

    I heard cornflowers' joyful singing from my computer just now so I tracked it down and here I am! ;-P
    Your coloring is amazing, Loll! You used only a few colors, but the flowers have so much depth and interest. The chocolate liquid pearls must be a shinier accent IRL. I love the elegant and simple design too!
    Thank you so much for turning the die-cut into this beauty!
    Hideko xx

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  5. Ina G7 October 2018 at 13:18

    It's CASimply gorgeous Loll. Beautiful in those autumn colours. Those tiny pearl centres add just that little bit of texture for a great finish.

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  6. Jan7 October 2018 at 13:41

    Delightful card Loll! QUESTION: Who makes that beautiful die???????????????????????????
    Paper Hugs,
    Jan

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  7. Bonnie7 October 2018 at 14:23

    These die cuts are so perfect for watercolor and you've done them beautifully, my friend! Love the different shades of orange and green blending together!

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  8. Maria7 October 2018 at 14:50

    A very lovely water colored flower, Loll!! Wonderful CAS design, so pretty!!

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  9. Liz7 October 2018 at 15:02

    What a beautiful CAS design, Loll! The flower is so striking against the white background. xx

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  10. Barb Ghig7 October 2018 at 17:47

    I love this color combo, too :) Such a beautiful floral die cut...how sweet of Hideko to send some of them off to you! I love your CAS design, Loll...It's perfect for all the details in the flowers and your sentiment is lovely!

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  11. Nstiz7 October 2018 at 18:07

    I have tried to color a die cut and that's no easy job! I ended up giving up. Yours turned out beautifully! I just found the working area too small or I'm too clumsy. I do love the blend of color on this gorgeous blossom! How fun to play with a new die cut!

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  12. Christine Alexander7 October 2018 at 19:19

    Loll, you are amazing at colouring die cuts, this is definitely and art form :) Gorgeous card :)

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  13. Julie B8 October 2018 at 01:15

    What a super die cut, love the effect the watercolour has on it. :)

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  14. Marcia Hill8 October 2018 at 03:13

    Your die cut flower is amazing Loll...you've blended the colors just beautifully! You truly didn't need anything else on this card but the sentiment...it is definitely CAS perfection! I passed on your hug to Darnell yesterday, and what a joy to finally meet her and Bev, Anita, Kelly, and of course to see Kara again. Fun, FUN weekend!! Hope yours was great too! Hugs.

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  15. Jeanne8 October 2018 at 04:34

    Beautiful flower, Loll. Love the colors. The card looks so elegant. Congrats on 2 years for the challenge. That's fantastic@

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  16. Brenda8 October 2018 at 05:21

    Wow Loll, this is a beautiful card! I am totally loving that flower and love how you watercoloured it. Just stunning! So vivid, so cheerful, so special! Hugs, Brenda

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  17. Cindy H.8 October 2018 at 06:23

    This is such a lovely card! I'm so impressed that you colored a die cut!

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  18. Susan Joyce8 October 2018 at 06:39

    I adore the die cut and the colours you used to watercolour Loll.

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  19. Jo8 October 2018 at 10:40

    Wow, you've done honour to this gorgeous die-cut flower. The vivid colours and all the nuances are truly beautiful. A special sentiment for a special beauty, so very CAS. Love it! xx

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  20. Linda8 October 2018 at 14:43

    So pretty Loll. Wow, I can't believe it has been 2 years. Congrats...

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  21. Viv9 October 2018 at 02:05

    Am loving this Loll. I have a similar die so will try your colour combo! x

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  22. BożenA9 October 2018 at 11:51

    Everything in this card agrees. Colors, form and content. I love how you colored the cut out element. Thanks to this, this paper flower gained an additional dimension. I love both ideas and performance.
    BożenA xoxo

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  23. Susanne Vargas9 October 2018 at 17:09

    Absolutely love how you colored that pretty die cut! Fabulous card!

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  24. Bobby9 October 2018 at 17:38

    I love the free form whimsy of that die cut flower and the way you've painted it, Loll.

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  25. Julia Aston9 October 2018 at 19:34

    What a great die cut flower Loll - love the colors of your vibrant Distress Ink watercoloring - a beautiful clean design! xx

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  26. Linda13 October 2018 at 10:32

    I love how you've watercoloured that pretty die cut. Beautifully CAS too xx

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  27. Karen Dunbrook18 October 2018 at 03:58

    another gorgeous card mf...love the pop of orange.
    xx Karen

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  28. Anke24 October 2018 at 22:48

    WOW WOW WOW stunning card, Loll. I love your design and the beautiful die cut flower.

    Greetings from Germany
    Anke

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