Like most places back east and up north, Spring is a long ways away or at least is sure feel like it. I am reminded of the Proverb that says "No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow." Thanks for that tid-bit of wisdom Mr. Proverb, now go shovel my sidewalk! He's always quick with the obvious isn't he?
I'll be honest, it's been hard to keep these creations in the vault until I could share them with you. The best part of the Unity Show & Tell is the instant feel back you get on your creations! All of you people are a great source of inspiration and support. I humbly present the following cards for your instant admiration. LOL. Seriously, I'm not kidding. you better like these cards
Technique:
I watercolored the focal image onto the Bristol paper and fussy cut the image out so I could use foam tape to give this card some dimension. I was careful to cut the image out closely to the line so it kept the integrity of the heart shape. If you cut a white margin around the heart , it will look like a big blob. A pretty blob, but still a blob. I then stamped the image again onto Bristol so I could color and fussy cut some of the larger flowers. I curled the pedals and adhered with a glue dots
Using the stencil, I lightly added the green ink onto the Arches watercolor paper to give it a subtle texture. I followed it up by stamping the sentiment and adding the twine.
Finally I mounted my card assembly onto a white card base using foam tape.
Supplies:
- Arches watercolor paper
- Strathmore smooth Bristol 100 lb paper
- Zig Clean Color Real Brush pens.
- Melissa Francil Dot sencil
- Tim Holtz Distress Ink Twisted Citron
- American Crafts Lavender baker's twine
- 3M foam tape
- Micron 03 pen for added dot shading
- Zots glue dots
- micro gems
Here are a couple of other "springy" creations. I was experimenting with getting different looks out of the same stamp.
"Slow and Steady & "Spark"
"Slow & Steady & "Travel Wagon"
Thanks for stopping by. Next on the list is Ms. Shannon Allred-Sunnarborg. She's got some mad skills!
Annie Sterner-(START HERE) Follow the golden path and comment along the way, a prize is possibly on its your way!
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Shannon Allred-Sunnarborg
Pamela J. Duncan
Kathryn Belmonte
Beth Fiscus
Denise Wesley Beard
Jennie Davis Amaker
Stephanie Seelye
Unity Stamp Company Blog
And the prize for most hateful card maker goes to you! I adore those 3D flowers on your heart. And your ink blending is insanely good. I'm glad technology was backward today. Something has to keep you humble and grounded.
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous. Love the shrooms. Hope spring finds you soon. Hugz
ReplyDeleteLove your cheerful colors.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty spring cards! Sure to brighten the recipient's day or week. In North central Wisconsin it seems like it takes Spring forever to get here as well.
ReplyDeleteI love your bright colors and dimension!
ReplyDeleteLove all of them. Colors are beautiful
ReplyDeleteI love the little snail on the side of the mushroom. So cute!
ReplyDeleteI love the mushroom stamp - awesome cards, and I am sure the flower heart looks beautiful with dimensional flowers!
ReplyDeleteOooo! That floral heart is absolutely gorgeous! All of your cards cream spring and I am SO ready for that!
ReplyDeleteVery spring colors! Love them all!
ReplyDeleteSo much pretty here, I csn't pick a favorite!
ReplyDeleteI like your Spring cards. I like the dimension on the heart of flowers.
ReplyDeleteGreat way to start us off today! Bright and cheerful!
ReplyDeleteStunning floral heart card, perfect sentiment!
ReplyDeleteYou’re rocking the Spring cards!
Very pretty....this is an awesome kit!
ReplyDeleteStunning colorful card! I hope you find the warmest of spring soon!
ReplyDeleteLovely Spring cards!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards, beautiful coloring skills.
ReplyDeleteLove the pretty Unity stamps you used.
I love the spring colors! Your heart floral card is adorable.
ReplyDelete--Phaline Mays
Yes, surely Spring will come eventually. Very lovely cards! Harbingers of Spring!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards , I really have to try watercolors. I love the heart card.
ReplyDeleteI know you just wanted to be last as in save the best for last lol. Beautiful cards and love your colors, definitely these scream Spring
ReplyDeleteYour cards are pretty! Your watercolor flowers are beautiful! I love your color choices! I also like the backgrounds on your other two cards! Thanks for the inspiration and for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteGreat spring colors...I like the top of popping up a few flowers...
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely cards! I love the beautiful soft colours!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creations all of them but I think my fav is the heart! Love all the different colors. Great job!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, especially the mushrooms.
ReplyDeleteThree very pretty cards, nice blending. Love the coloring of the flower heart.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful cards Annie!!!! Great job.
ReplyDeleteYou know how I feel about you...it's complicated.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards. I really like the flowers being fussy cut and popped up.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as usual!
ReplyDeletewow, such fabulous cards!Wish spring was here already!!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors...beautiful and springy!!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, makes me think Spring! ❤️
ReplyDeleteYour cards are gorgeous
ReplyDeleteYour cards are gorgeous. Love all the beautiful spring colors you used. I’m so ready for spring!!!
ReplyDeleteCards are beautiful! I love the coloring!! Thanks for sharing!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful creation. Those sentiments are fabulous and I love your gorgeous card designs. Hugs, Wends xoxo
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