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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.
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.
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Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card Tracey! I have to agree the colors are so lovely and I love the stamp set you used!!
ReplyDeleteYou'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!
ReplyDeleteThis is so very pretty Tracey!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, Tracey. I do so wish I had Penny Black products!
ReplyDelete=] Michele
This is so pretty, Tracey!
ReplyDeleteOh Tracey this is ELEGANT and ADORABLE
ReplyDeletelove that flower in three colors and lovely bird too
I love this..now hop to your next post :)
Beautiful! LOVING the rings!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the way you've stamped those stems!
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty, Tracey ... the soft edges of the flower stems are lovely with those sweet hummingbirds! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stamping. Love your design and those hummingbirds.
ReplyDeleteWait, 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.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card, Tracey! Love how you stamped the flower! And, wonderful shiny rings!
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful card.. love those cool rings and the love birds are perfect..
ReplyDeleteI love how you played with the colors and the wedding rings are so beautiful! Stunning card as always, Tracey!
ReplyDeleteSerious watercolor beauty, Tracey! And those rings... LOVE!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love those colors and those wonderful hummingbirds - in love!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love how your flowers look sort of dreamy. And those birds and wedding rings are perfect additional touches.
ReplyDeleteAdore the hummers and what a fun touch with the rings.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Tracey. Love the different colors on the silhouette image.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous watercolored flowers, Tracey! And I love those wonderful silhouetted hummers!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the watercolor flowers an the bling rings!
ReplyDeleteSo simple and so pretty :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wedding card Tracey...love the sweet colors and your images are just perfect!
ReplyDeleteGlad 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!
ReplyDeleteHugs~c