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Thursday, July 17, 2014

Muse: Watercolour Thanks

Hello Everyone,
This week at Muse the design inspiration is provided by Therese Calvird. here is the gorgeous card she created:
 
I love the purple and green of the flowers juxtaposed with the white space at the bottom. I flipped the design on its side and stamped my flowers along the side and added a slightly bolder sentiment. I just had to try out some new stamps for this card too. I used WPlus9's Spring Blooms and Winnie and Walter's Big Bold You. I stamped my flowers and leaves with distress inks and then painted over with water to create a watercolour look. I love the way it turned out.
 
 
My colour palette consists of Mowed Lawn, Picked Raspberry and Spiced Marmalade. I remember when I bought my first distress inks I was trepidatious since I wasn't sure that I needed a whole different set of inks - All i have to say is I don't know what I would do without them. I use them all the time.
 
Anyway, thanks for stopping by. I love to hear your feedback, so feel free to leave a comment. Be sure to head over to Muse too.
 
 
Happy Stamping,
Meg



11 comments:

  1. Your card is stunning, those watercolour flowers are perfect with that big bold sentiment!

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  2. Such a beautiful take on Therese' card! I love your choice of flowers and your sentiment is perfect!

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  3. Stunning, Meg!! This is so gorgeous! Love the way you've watercolored your flowers. Just fantastic. : ) Bev

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  4. I love the way it turned out too! That watercolour technique is so cool - I must try it!

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  5. love it!!!! the flowers are gorgeous!!! great take on the MUSE!!
    ~tracey

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  6. Gorgeous, rich colours - love the pops of the yellow centres! So glad you joined us at Muse this week!

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  7. Really gorgeous card!! Saw you over at SYS2 gallery! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  8. The card you have linked in OCC is gorgeous! See you in class :o)

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  9. This is gorgeous and your watercolour skills are incredible! I've only just received my first ever distress inks and they scare me a little but after seeing this card I really must have a play with them!

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  10. Gorgeous! Love the watercolored flowers.

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  11. I like your interpretation of the Muse ... in that you switched to horizontal and let your flowers wrap the end. Great job!

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