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Don't you just love the colours in the inspiration photo? I want to capture them and the colours that most closely resembled them for me were from my Distress Inks--Crushed Olive, Persimmon and Dusty Concord. Now I can't use Distress Inks without doing something with them so I decided that I wanted to use water. With my recycle bin full of fails I finally settled on this card. I applied the inks to the stamp using my mini Distress Inks for more control then I gave the inked stamp a mist of water and stamped it on to the smoother side of my watercolour paper. The ink wasn't bleeding quite enough so I misted the card panel lightly again after stamping. I wanted a bit more but decided to let it go, the recycle bin was full enough. I stamped my birds and my sentiment and topped it off with the silver glitter wedding rings.
![tracey_bouquet](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7678/16533251203_cbbbf3fb12_o.png)
Don't you just love the colours in the inspiration photo? I want to capture them and the colours that most closely resembled them for me were from my Distress Inks--Crushed Olive, Persimmon and Dusty Concord. Now I can't use Distress Inks without doing something with them so I decided that I wanted to use water. With my recycle bin full of fails I finally settled on this card. I applied the inks to the stamp using my mini Distress Inks for more control then I gave the inked stamp a mist of water and stamped it on to the smoother side of my watercolour paper. The ink wasn't bleeding quite enough so I misted the card panel lightly again after stamping. I wanted a bit more but decided to let it go, the recycle bin was full enough. I stamped my birds and my sentiment and topped it off with the silver glitter wedding rings.
![tracey_bouquet](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7678/16533251203_cbbbf3fb12_o.png)
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25 comments :
Beautiful!
Such a pretty card Tracey! I have to agree the colors are so lovely and I love the stamp set you used!!
You're braver than I am, I still haven't tried distress inks!! I know, sad huh. I love those cute little hummingbirds. This is pretty Tracey!
This is so very pretty Tracey!!
Very pretty, Tracey. I do so wish I had Penny Black products!
=] Michele
This is so pretty, Tracey!
Oh Tracey this is ELEGANT and ADORABLE
love that flower in three colors and lovely bird too
I love this..now hop to your next post :)
Beautiful! LOVING the rings!!!!!
Beautiful! I love the way you've stamped those stems!
So very pretty, Tracey ... the soft edges of the flower stems are lovely with those sweet hummingbirds! Hugs, Anita :)
Beautiful stamping. Love your design and those hummingbirds.
Wait, you didn't use the coffee cups from that set? (I'm thinking the colors of the bouquet, or a flower on the mug)... beautiful card, I'm just giving you a hard time.
Such a lovely card, Tracey! Love how you stamped the flower! And, wonderful shiny rings!
what a beautiful card.. love those cool rings and the love birds are perfect..
I love how you played with the colors and the wedding rings are so beautiful! Stunning card as always, Tracey!
Serious watercolor beauty, Tracey! And those rings... LOVE!
So pretty! I love those colors and those wonderful hummingbirds - in love!
Beautiful card. Love how your flowers look sort of dreamy. And those birds and wedding rings are perfect additional touches.
Adore the hummers and what a fun touch with the rings.
So pretty Tracey. Love the different colors on the silhouette image.
Gorgeous watercolored flowers, Tracey! And I love those wonderful silhouetted hummers!
Gorgeous! Love the watercolor flowers an the bling rings!
So simple and so pretty :)
Beautiful wedding card Tracey...love the sweet colors and your images are just perfect!
Glad you persevered with the distress inks, Tracey, because your card is ever so pretty! I continue to struggle with water-colour...grr! Oh well, that's okay...I'm happy with inks, dies and stamps!
Hugs~c
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