Sunday, May 12, 2013

Watercolor Inspiration


Today is Mother's Day!  I had to go to work for awhile today, but I still found time to play. I was inspired by a gorgeous stamped scene that Shari Carroll made with these Claudine Hellmuth stamps.  I first saw it about a year ago. She did an entire street scene in watercolor. I only did a few elements, but I really enjoyed playing with different watercolor mediums.  I found that I like water coloring with the Ranger distress inks the best.  They're sooo easy to use. (note lesson #1:  Shari Carroll is much better with watercolor than I am!)

I am linking this to the Simon Says Stamp and Show "Inspired by" challenge.  Thanks for the inspiration Shari! I am also linking this to the Moxie Fab World "The Wonder of Watercolor Challenge".  As well as the Twisted Tuesday Free for All.
 
 

11 comments:

  1. I love this...the watercoloring is wonderful!

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  2. Great card, I love the colour scheme, so bright and cheerful! Thanks for joining us for this week's Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge!

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  3. What a great card, Michelle!

    Lucy x

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  4. This is so pretty! I love the vibrant colors!

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  5. Inspirational!!! I need to break out the watercolors, or the Gelpencils!! So chic!

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  6. Hey Michelle! Thanks for linking this up to the Wonder of Watercolor Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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  7. This is really pretty, Michelle....the stamps are so cute and what beautiful watercoloring!!!!

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  8. I love this card! I think your watercoloring is fantastic, I love how rich and deep the colors are, and loving that paper with the balloons, perfect!

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  9. such a gorgeous card! I love these colors & the little scene you've created is fab! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! :)

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