Saturday, April 21, 2012

Watercolor Butterflies

Here's the new Tuesday Trigger at Moxie Fab World:

LOVE these colors!  I looked around for a butterfly to use, then inked up an acrylic block with spiced marmalade, worn lipstick, and barn door distress inks, spritzed them liberally with water, and dragged it through the inks, stamping it numerous times on watercolor paper.  Reminds me of a Hawaian shirt!  And so the sentiment seemed perfect to go with it.


supplies: white cardstock, watercolor paper, Hero Arts CL513 Lauderdale Floral, CL520 Live & Laugh, worn lipstick, spiced marmalade, and barn door distress inks, water, Nesties Labels Eighteen, 3D foam adhesives

The butterfly and sentiment were stamped with "straight" barn door ink, no water.

31 comments:

joy said...

This has a bit of a retro feel to me - love the use of the distress inks here, Lin!

Michelle said...

Lin, this is beautiful! Great take on the challenge!

Gilda said...

I love this pretty card, Lin!

Jackie said...

You're right, it reminds me of an Hawaiian shirt, too. Beautiful card, much prettier than that dress :-)

Lisa Elton said...

Lin I think this is MARVELOUS!

Kimmy said...

Lin, it's just lovely! Great choice of distress colors, too! Fabulous!

Kara Lynne said...

This is so pretty and perfect with that challenge. Love the sentiment too.

Barb said...

Love the effect you achieved, Lin! Pretty take on the trigger! :)

Sue McRae said...

Fabulous colours Lin!

Virginia L. said...

Gorgeous, sista! Love the splash of water color effect!

MarcyK924 said...

Beautiful effect - it looks like Indian batik! Love how you add the cut out b'fly!

Colleen Dietrich said...

I knew you'd come up with something awesome for this challenge, Lin! I love to see how different everyone can interpret an inspiration pic. Great idea, to spritz your inked-stamp with water to achieve that watery butterfly effect. :)

Cris said...

Beautiful card! Love the colors and the panel under the sentiment looks amazing! Love it!

Suzanne C said...

Gorgeous inky background. Beautiful take on the trigger. I am love seeing everyone's interpretation on this trigger and yours is no exception. Gorgeous effect!

Andi (RrlScrapGal) said...

Oh my! You did a wonderful job with the trigger! Lovely card, Lin, my Moxie Fab friend of the week:)

Congratulations!!!!!!

Dawn T said...

Fabulous Lin. Your watercolours are awesome. Great card, lovely shape for your focal point

Judy1223 said...

Wow, Lin, this card is gorgeous! I am so drawn to these colors together, especially on a white card. So crisp and sharp!

Nancy K said...

Gorgeous re-creation of the inspiration....I just love the watercolor look! This card makes me happy!

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

This is AMAZING! I love the beautiful colors and your stamping--LOVE the butterflies:)

Michelle said...

Absolutely beautiful, Lin!

Robin K. said...

Looooove how this turned out Lin!!! Such a wonderful interpretation of the trigger!!!

Sandy said...

Hey Lin!! It looks like you cut a piece of fabric off the dress. Fabulous - just fabulous!!
Sandy

www.cricutcraftyclare.blogspot.com said...

Lynn, this is fabulous! I don't know where to start! I'm gonna have to try this technique!

Valonda L. said...

Really beautiful card! Thanks for sharing.

donna mikasa said...

This is so cool, Lin! I love your technique to achieve this effect! A happy Hawaiian shirt, indeed!

Brenda said...

Oh wow wee! The colors are a perfect match Lin! This is simply stunning!

Erum Tasneem said...

what super fabulous-ness!!! love the way you made this one Lin!

Mirta Sanchez said...

This is great! Modern and retro at the same time somehow!

Suzanne Russell said...

I love your unique take on the challenge! Beautiful card! I thoroughly enjoyed reading your interview-congrats on being Moxie Fab!!!

Teresa Zuehls said...

Very pretty card and take on the TT! Love the happy colors. TFS

Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Editor said...

Hey Lin! Thanks for linking this up to this week's Tuesday Trigger in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)