Friday, May 28, 2010

Hydrangea Dream


Joy has come up with a fun technique, using a stamp dipped in watery ink.  See her original creation here, and then go on over to her blog to see her tutorial on how she did it.  I couldn't wait to try this technique, and decided to use my Hydrangea stamp to make my background, along with worn lipstick and mustard seed distress inks.  This was lots of fun, and I think I'll be trying it again using other stamps.  Joy used a sunburst lace stamp.  Anette used a different doily.  And here's another one by Sandi.  Beautiful, aren't they?

Supplies: Hero Arts stamps K5376 Hydrangea, S4878 Old Letter Writing, digital flutterbies, Impression Obsession clear set WP25 Spring for sentiment, worn lipstick and mustard seed distress inks, Versafine Onyx Black ink, Palette Burnt Umber ink for script, colored pencils for stem and leaves, and details on butterflies


17 comments:

Nancy said...

All I can say is WOW! This is beautiful, Lin! I also viewed Joy's video, but you have taken it to the next level! Gorgeous!

donna mikasa said...

This is just stunning, Lin! Must visit Joy's blog for the details! And congrats on being Tweeted! Have a lovely weekend.....

78thistles said...

what a beautiful card! love the color choices and the background came out great. looks like a fun technique.

Ingrid said...

Two words Lin.............Beautiful card!!!!!

have a beautiful weekend
Ingrid

Sarah J Moerman said...

Just stunning, Lin! LOVE it!

Alice said...

wow! the background look amazing, Lin!! gorgeous card!! i love it!! =)

Dawn T said...

WOW - awesome colours. I like this technique and will be trying it. Not sure what stamp I'll use now as it was going to be this one.... maybe will try one of other flowers.

Barb said...

Love the colors you chose, Lin! Their beautiful together! Gorgeous hydrangea and such pretty pink butterflies! :)

Tiffany Ervin said...

This is soooo dreamy looking and yummy Lin! What a great technique, hoping to try it someday!!

Emilia said...

This is a masterpiece!!!! Wow, it's so beautiful!!!!

Sanne said...

Gorgeous! Love the colors here and the background is fantastic!!!

Agata said...

All those cards are beautiful and yours is no exception! Must give this technique a try... Your hydrangea is gorgeous!

Jacqueline said...

Your backgrounds are gorgeous (also love the latest one on Flickr) - nice to try a different technique with success!
Smiles to you for a lovely weekend!

CinnamonSally said...

This is stunning Lin, must try this new technique your background is gorgeous.

Suzanne C said...

Beautiful colors and design! Loved all of the wonderful ones you shared on flickr too!

Anonymous said...

FABULOUS!!

Sue McRae said...

Fantastic colours on this card Lin!