Reef Flowers. That is the name of this card. Do you name your cards? This card was inspired by the beautiful image for the June Paptertrey Ink June Blog Hop.
Isn't it just beautiful?! I attempted to replicate the style and colors of the inspiration piece, so once again, I pulled out the PTI In Bloom Stamp Set. I first put a wash of light blue and green inks onto some white distress watercolor paper. I then heat embossed in white the blooms and leaves, and applied a loose, but vibrant color wash over the images.
I added the watercolored panel onto a bright pink card base, flush to the top and then trimmed the sides. I finished the card by heat embossing in white a sentiment from Iconic Images onto black paper, adding it to the card with dimensional adhesive. The sides of the sentiment panel overhang just a tad. Ooh, and then lastly, I added a few iridescent sequins too, they change colors from pink to blue in the light and I thought that they fit perfectly with the blooms.
Well done, Karen, a gorgeous take on the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteKaren this is asolutely beautiful, I love those blooms!
ReplyDeletePerfect name for your card! This is stunning Karen.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful design! Really love the look of the colors on this! :) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis challenge was just begging to be watercolored, and you did a great job of it -- lovely card!
ReplyDeleteWow, Karen, you have really captured the dreamy quality of the inspiration piece! Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteYour card is gorgeous and the colors are so vibrant looking. Great take on the challenge!
ReplyDeletePerfect flower stamp for this inspiration photo, and you've nailed the colours, too. Terrific card!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful...great technique and your colors mimic the inspiration photo perfectly!
ReplyDeleteThis is pretty close those stamps worked real well I may need to get that set I love it your color and design
ReplyDeleteThank you for your inspiration!!. Have a blessed day
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Beautiful card! Love the watercoloring and color choices; awesome layout/composition!
ReplyDeleteThis wonderful. Totally inspired!
ReplyDeleteThis is the exact set I first tried for this challenge, quite unsuccessfully. Your design is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteStunning take on the pic - you've captured the inspiration perfectly!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully colored! Great design!
ReplyDeleteWowzer! I'd say this is the winner--just stunning & perfect take on the inspiration!
ReplyDeletePerfectly executed, Karen! I'm going to try this with some other floral stamps since I don't own In Blooms. Very elegant card!
ReplyDeletebeautifully done... the watercoloring is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteNo, I don't name my cards...never thought about it. Your beautiful card is perfectly named...gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteNice layered of all the flowers. Great colors.
ReplyDeleteKaren, this is simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFabulous take on the challenge.
Beautiful, beautiful colors! You have captured the photo perfectly!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo stunning! I'll have to try this in the future. Beautifully done!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous, Karen! You totally captured the feel of the photo and you're making me fat in love with In Bloom all over again!
ReplyDeleteKaren this is absolutely stunning! You captured the feel of the inspiration piece beautifully. Love what you did with this card!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! The colors are so vibrant. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome card! Love all the water color on it :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Karen. That set is perfect for the challenge... love the lovely colors too.
ReplyDeleteOooh, this is gorgeous!! LOVE it!
ReplyDeletePerfect interpretation!! Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, and I love seeing that older PTI set in use. It's a classic.
ReplyDeleteOh my, what gorgeous colors! This is a beauty, Karen!
ReplyDeleteAmazing card! I love your stamp choice too!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is gorgeous, Karen! I love your fabulous take on the inspiration photo!
ReplyDeleteStunning card, just love how you have used these blooms that fit in perfectly with thecinspiration image.
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect take on the inspiration photo, Karen! Your watercolor work is absolutely delicious! Great palette, too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors on your stamped blooms - love the bold black sentiment strip!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, soft, dreamy colors, very pretty card!
ReplyDeleteStunning design, Karen! What a beautifully inspired card!
ReplyDeleteThis is PERFECT. Those images are just right for this inspiration piece and your execution is flawless- the iridescent sequins are a lovely touch!
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