Watercolor Floral Notes

I'm totally lovin' this layout and different fold of a card (see particulars two posts below).  This time, the flowers (Stampin' Up's Petal Prints) were inspired by my friend, Cindy Lyles', gorgeous note cards.  I colored the rubber stamp directly with dye-based markers (amethyst, lilac & olive), spritzed with water, then stamped onto watercolor paper two or three times without reinking.  This leaves one impression darker than the other(s) and makes the images look like a true watercolor painting.  Here's a closeup:

The focal image was sponged around the edges with amethyst dye/classic ink and matted with lilac & olive cardstock, then mounted with dimensionals to the 4.25" square card base stamped with leaves from this set in amethyst ink.

Sentiments were added to the focal images using PaperTrey Ink's first stamp set, Paper Tray.  I love the versatility of the separate, clear acrylic word stamps that you can arrange however you'd like!

Finally, a torn strip of cardstock is added toward the bottom of the card, with a double row of faux stitching.

All supplies by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted. 

Comments

[irene (shani's mom)]

1.

these are beautiful cards.

[Linda (LSN on SCS)]

2.

So gorgeous Sharon! This is one set that I'll never part with. It makes such beautiful watercolor looks!

Linda

[Amy]

3.

those are beautiful Sharon!

Amy

[Kendra - SCS: apigonfire]

4.

oh my goodness! these are beautiful! so sweet and elegant! a fabulous layout!
~Kendra

[Rhonda]

5.

love that layout! gorgeous cards

[Lori Craig]

6.

Just gorgeous! I'm loving that layout, too!

[Cambria Turnbow]

7.

Totally GORGEOUS! Love those flowers! You do flowers good baby!! :)

[Cambria Turnbow]

8.

Totally GORGEOUS! Love those flowers! You do flowers good baby!! :)

[Doris]

9.

I love the cards!

[Sue - stampinsusie on SCSS]

10.

These all are wonderful.

[trudee]

11.

oooooooooooooh so pretty Sharon!! LOVE those colors!!

[Kenna]

12.

beautiful cards - what a fun fold!

[Kenna]

13.

beautiful cards - what a fun fold!

[lacyquilter]

14.

Gorgeous cards, Sharon.

[Ila]

15.

These are so beautiful!! Love the watercoloring and layout!!

[Lindsey]

16.

These are just gorgeous Sharon! Love the colors, so soft and pretty!

[Michelle]

17.

Stunning!

[Laura]

18.

Love these pretty cards. How do you get the sponged edges to look so smooth? Mine always come out looking blotchy. Any tips? Thanks!

[Laura Madsen]

19.

I love these cards! I love the colors! They are beautiful!

[Mo Moss]

20.

Wow!!! these are truly wonderful. Thanks for the color combination, has to be one of my favorites.

[Pam H/iris]

21.

Beautiful Sharon!!

[Cindi Winter]

22.

Wow!Very pretty!Thanks for sharing

[Rose Ann]

23.

These are gorgeous...and I love that fold!

[Kimberly]

24.

Love the design on these. Gorgeous.

[Cindy Lyles]

25.

Oh Sharon I am in LOOOOOVE with your cards!!!!! Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!

[Michele B]

26.

These are all LOVELY, Sharon!!!! (And my favorite stamp!) Gorgeous!!! :)

[Beate]

27.

Sharon, it's gorgeous! I loved Cindy's notecards and I LOVE yours as well. Hugs!
By the way...I finished all my scrapbook pages. Nanananaboobooo

[Natalie]

28.

Truly beautiful! Love the watercolored look! Thanks for sharing the tips!

[Dee Dee]

29.

Love the cards and the different fold. But...what size envelope would you use for these cards. I know it may seem like a brainless questions, but I had to ask.
Thanks -

[Adelina]

30.

I love the watercolor look. I'll have to try that out today while I have the time. It's beautiful!

[Irene]

31.

Thanks for showing your awesome card!