Hello, today I played around with a water washed background, you see, when I saw the colour challenge at the Global Design Project the first two colours screamed Tropical Chic, but then I was stuck, how to incorporate Soft Suede.... the answer, water wash!
I love the flowers in the Tropical Chic stamp set, my favourite thing to do is sponge the centre in one colour and add other on the edge, and that's just what I did with Daffodil Delight and Flirty Flamingo, then the hard part, how to use Soft Suede? I knew I wanted a subtle effect, so I decided to try white embossed stamping then water wash over with Soft Suede, that way I could start with a little and add more if I wanted to - I wasn't disappointed, here is my finished creation:
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Absolutely gorgeous card! I love it! And thank you for the video - love your tips and tricks!! Pinning it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Elisha, I was really surprised with the washed background, but absolutely adore the finished effect. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Deletebeautiful card. Do you have a video tutorial on this technique? Love following your blog. You are so inspiring.
ReplyDeleteaww thank you Maracita, I will be doing a tutorial for the water wash - stay tuned :)
DeleteSue - So LOVE this card! The tropical colors make it different and beautiful. Can't wait to case this beauty
ReplyDeleteThanks Barb :)
DeleteHey, Sue this Card is STUNNING... I look at it in awe, you are so talented. The colour combo is divine and how you coloured those adorable tropical flowers is just beautiful.
ReplyDeletethank your Chrisine, I used my favourite technique for the flowers, applying the different ink with daubers - it works a treat.
DeleteSue this card is absolutely gorgeous actually I have not seen one of your cards lately that I have NOT LOVED
ReplyDeleteShucks Deb, you have me speachless!
DeleteThis is such a beautiful card...one of my faves that you have done.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Karen
DeleteGorgeous! My water washes don’t turn out well, what technique did you use?
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