Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Watercolor Flower

Hi Everyone! I hope you're having a great week. We're definitely back into the swing of things regarding school, after school activities, etc., and I'm enjoying a break from work. :)

My mom's birthday is this weekend--69 (although she'd kill me for publicly blogging that!). It seems like she was 40 about 10 seconds ago (and according to her, it was--hee hee). I wanted to make a card she would like, and I managed to work in this week's Play Date Cafe colors and join in the Hero Arts challenge for September (using holiday products in a non-traditional way). Score!

The colors for this week's Play Date Cafe challenge are Orchid, Sea Foam, and Tangerine:


For my birthday, my husband bought me my own set of watercolors. I am a total novice with them, but I thought I would try it on the card:


I cut the Hero Arts Poinsettia Silhouette image onto watercolor paper and then watercolored it using the colors. I added a little bling to the flower centers. Now that I look at the photo and the PDCC colors, I realize my flower may be a little too orangey tangerine instead of reddish tangerine. Oops!

Here's a close-up of the flowers, and you can see how I lifted the edges of the petals to add dimension:


I forgot to add in a little Perfect Pearls when I was coloring, so I spritzed the die cut with some Pearl mist. I think I use that stuff on everything. Ha ha

I finished off the card with a Hero Arts digital sentiment from the Say It Again set. This set is so versatile--it's definitely been a good investment.

Like the colors? Want to play along? The winner of this week's PDCC will win a prize from Simon Says Stamp.

To enter your project, click HERE.

Thanks for looking!

Supplies
Specialty Paper: (premium matte photo paper) Office Max; watercolor paper
Stamp: (sentiment from Say It Again! set) Hero Arts
Die cut file: (Poinsettia) Hero Arts
Rhinestones: Doodlebug Design
Ribbon: (Aqua Mist) PTI

25 comments:

  1. Hee, hee about your mom... she's a year older than mine (oops, did I say that out loud?). Absolutely gorgeous card. Love the 3D effect. Amazing work with another round of tough colours (better you than me!)

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  2. Beautiful card! Love your watercoloring!

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  3. This is SO pretty! I love the water color effect and the dimension on the leaves too!

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  4. So pretty Jocelyn... I'm totally swoon... hugs..xoxo

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  5. Gorgeous water colored petals! Great use of those colors too!

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  6. This is soooooooooo gorgeous!!! I loveeeeeeeee your watercolored flowers!!! They are BEAUTIFUL!! I am sure your Mom will love this card!! Happy Birthday to her!!!!!!!

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  7. Happy Birthday to your mother Jocelyn! What a sweetheart your husband is to buy you some watercolors. Your card is BEAUTIFUL!!! I LOVE seeing the softer side of you in this design! LOVE it!

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  8. Your Mom will love this. Super beautiful flowers!

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  9. You're doing just fine for a "novice" -- this looks awesome! I love how you took that poinsettia and made it feel very fresh and spring-like.

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  10. Such a beautiful card, you did a great job with the watercoloring. I'm sure your mum will love it!!

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  11. Such a soft and pretty card Jocelyn. TFS

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  12. wow wee this is TOTALLY GORGEOUS...i love this..those orange petals just pop right off the card...so awesome...can you tell i love it..

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  13. You have totally rocked those watercolours... can't believe you are a 'novice'. Great colour combo this week, I hope to find some time to play too!

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  14. This is stunning! I beautiful work of art your mom will treasure forever!

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  15. WOW! This is absolutely stunning!

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  16. Jocelyn, you nailed these colors! I love watercolor painting on my cards. It's my favorite way to color, and I love that if your painting gets sloppy, it just looks artsy. Yay! Beautiful design here, too. Have a great weekend!

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  17. Gosh, this is gorgeous, those big blooms are just gorgeous.

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  18. this is just stunningly beautiful!!!

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  19. Sounds like you've got a keeper for a husband - any guy who gives art/craft supplies as a gift is a good guy in my book. :) Love what you did with the watercolor technique - this card is just so elegant and sophisticated!

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  20. Happy belated to your mom! Love your watercoloured flowers. Can't wait to see you use them on some more cards!

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  21. Stunning! I adore the softness of the watercolors, so pretty!!!

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