I didn't want to post this until I knew she had received it and she has. The image I'm using is from WPlus9 called Beautiful Bouquets - Dahlias.
I started by embossing the flowers onto some prima watercolour paper using white embossing powder. I then coloured the images with Prima Watercolour Confections. I used colours from both of these sets: Tropicals & Decadent Pies. This is the first time using these paints and I love them.
Once the paint was dry ( let it sit overnight) I splattered some blue paint onto it. I then cut out the image using the outside die from a set by Creative Expressions - Frames & Tags - Isobel.
I was undecided as to what colour do layer my image onto, so after several attempts of blues, yellows or greens, I decided on a medium gray. I embossed the gray using a SU embossing folder by Sizzix called Modern Mosaics. Some fun foam was added to the back of the floral piece before adhering to the gray c/s. I then embossed in white the birthday sentiment onto a piece of black c/s and popped it up for some added dimension. Added sequins and a silk bow to finish this off.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Pauline
4 comments:
Ohhhh, Pauline! Your watercoloring! I haven't tried the Primas, but you have sure made them look fabulous on this card! Wow! You know I love the flowers, and watercoloring and white embossing... sigh... Lucky Carla to have such a beauty in her possession. The die adds a very pretty edge, and the gray is a perfect backdrop for the blues and yellows in your painting. When in doubt, go neutral. Exquisite!
Oh your painting is beautiful! Love your card and that frame is so pretty!
I really love your card, Pauline! I've not heard of those watercolors; your coloring is exquisite and so beautifully framed with that die!! I agree with Leslie; a lucky girl to receive such a card in the mail!
LOVE the water coloring! I can never get mine to look quite right, this is wonderful. The embossing adds such a beautiful touch. FABO!
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