Ok. I admit it. My hobby has taken a backseat while we have free HBO. War Horse=a must see. The boys thoroughly enjoyed it and there was some great history introduced and questions answered. Bridesmaids=Hilarious! (No, the boys didn't watch!) Got some good chuckles. Green Lantern=got me into wanting to craft in green.
Playing along in two challenges today. Lawnscaping Challenge is celebrating their birthday (congratulations to you!) so I made a birthday card.
I also was inspired by the bright and fun colors from the inspiration picture at the new Pinspired Challenge.
Tried out a new technique on this card, the watercolor effect that has taken the crafty industry by storm. I loved watercoloring in highschool and college and was delighted to find that my paints were still good. Although I wouldn't call this the most successful or most beautimous card, I'm glad I tried it and will continue to try it until I get better. It is my opinion that in blogging you've got to share the good and the not so good. I sprayed the panel with shimmer spray but you can't really see that in the photo.
Today's Tip: Don't toss your experiments...trim the panel down for a clean sample that has some interest and create a card.
Great card...love the colors!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Great design and colors!
ReplyDeleteGreat card- love the color bleed. And yeah, I was a bit hooked this weekend too- Green Lantern was fun though. :)
ReplyDeleteI actually do think your card is beautiful. I love the colors in it. We really enjoyed war horse too. I use that tip often : )
ReplyDeleteSlave to the boob tube huh? (I'm just giving you a hard time, work it while you can). Love the bright colors here.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely fabulous--and indeed, beautimous. I've busted out the watercolors and tried to paint using Flutter By and mine looked nothing like this! ;). So happy you joined us at Pinspired!!
ReplyDeleteSleep has gotten in the way of my crafty habit this week...I've been going to bed at 9:30! I love the watercolor technique...looks gorgeous Karen!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous and yes you have to take advantage of free HBO!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors of your card Karen. I haven't seen War Horse yet. I have been busy watching the movies that were nominated for awards and so far my favorite is The Impossible.
ReplyDeleteWhatever you do don't buy HBO! LOL :> I love that you saved a piece and still made a card! I need to remember that! My favorite way to watercolor is to use my inks with water and a brush! :>
ReplyDeleteLove your vibrant card Karen, the pink fantastic and your colouring is amazing. War Horse is a fabulous movie, the stage show was in Toronto before Christmas I heard it was even better.
ReplyDeleteYour watercoloring looks beautiful, Karen! Love the pretty colors and this wonderful, unique design!
ReplyDeleteLove when HBO offers a free month! We try hard not to get hooked each time - so far, so good! :)
Love, love, love! I wondered how you colored the flowers when I first saw the card. Gorgeous! And PS-Bridesmaids=best chick flick ever! SO funny (not so much the middle-end when it drags but the goofy stuff is SO funny!)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! Love the watercolor look. So pretty! Thanks for playing along with us at Pinspired Challenges! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful birthday card Karen! LOVE your choice of colors, your coloring and the design (Perfect everything (-: ) !
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for playing with us at Lawnscaping, hugs, Karin
So lovely, Karen!
ReplyDeleteLove that you pulled your water colors out and gave it a try. Your card is gorgeous. I recently pulled out my acrylic paints and attempted to paint on canvas. I ended up putting it aside. My husband and son liked what I had done, but I just wasn't happy with it.
ReplyDeleteKaren this is gorgeous.. I am loving all the color...great design..thanks for joining us at Pinspired Challenge and Lawnscaping Challenge..
ReplyDeleteI LIKE this card! The black at the top is a striking touch, great idea! War Horse...love that movie!
ReplyDeleteSuper watercoloring!!! I go back and forth between loving and hating my results - but I love your tip about cutting down a portion of a panel that you might like!
ReplyDeleteThe string is perfectly placed to create interest!
love the watercolor effect and what a fab design! love this, Karen!
ReplyDeleteIt's really pretty! Love the watercolour effect! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coloring! Love the little bow and rhinestone! Thanks for playing along with us at Pinspired Challenges!
ReplyDeletevery pretty!!!
ReplyDeletehubby signed us up for netflix so i have been watching GA from the beginning then on the weekend we watch Bones ;)
I just absolutely love this card! The watercolor effect is fabulous and I just love the whole layout!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along with us at Pinspired Challenges and Lawnscaping!
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE Karen!!! You combined the two challenges like the pro you are. LOVE IT!!!
ReplyDeleteWell this is just drop dead gorgeous! And your coloring! HOLY SMOKES!
ReplyDeleteSo very, very lovely, Karen! Thanks so much for playing with us at Lawnscaping for our birthday challenge!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Karen, for you Runner-up at the new Pinterest challenge for your beautiful card! See, you're the only one who didn't think your watercoloring was all that!!
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