Thursday, May 29, 2014

Hello Gorgeous

Like everyone else, I've fallen in love with Winnie & Walter's stamps, in particular their beautiful handwritten sentiments.  They have just posted their 2nd Playdate challenge, and here's my take on the inspiration.


supplies: Winnie & Walter The Big, the Bold, & the Happy and The Big, the Bold, and You, Technique Tuesday Two-Steppin', picked raspberry, bubble-gum, and mowed lawn inks, gold sequins from Lawn Fawn

While I had these stamps out, I decided to make them into a background.


This one started with watercolor paper, and I stamped the solid flower repeatedly in several pinks, added some leaves here and there, and some touches of yellow in the centers of the flowers.  Then I spritzed the whole panel with water until the colors softened and bled.  After drying thoroughly, I stamped my sentiment from The Big, the Bold, and the Happy in versafine black onyx ink and attached it to a card base.  June is the month of roses and anniversaries, so this will go out quite quickly.....

And one more, for my hubby next week - anniversary #43!!


supplies: Simon's Doll Pink card base, Hero Arts Painted Flower, picked raspberry distress ink and peeled paint distress marker, Winnie & Walter's The Big, the Bold and The Happy and The Big, the Bold, and You for my sentiment, sequins from Pretty Pink Posh and Simon Says Stamp

Pink and green is one of my favorite color combinations, so it was a pleasure making these cards.  We have until June 15 to play to win a guest design spot next month!!

w&w_playdate2_may2014

20 comments:

Theresa's Studio said...

Lin, these cards are just beautiful! Love pink and green combo...one of my faves. Have to try that watercolor technique. Have a great day.

Barb said...

I'm in pink and green heaven here! I love all three cards, Lin! Your watercolor background turned out so beautifully and love that gorgeous one for your hubby! Wow - 43 years - amazing! Happy Anniversary to both you and Denny! ♥♥♥

Scrapthat said...

Very pretty Lin! :D

Dotty Jo said...

Well happy anniversary Lin! Great cards all, Jo x

adele holcomb said...

These are so beautiful, Lin! (Do you get tired of my saying that? -- It seems you outdo yourself every day)That lovely stamp set is now on my wish list -- it would be perfect to watercolor.

Happy anniversary to you and your sweetheart!

Cat Craig said...

Lin these are such pretty cards. I too am loving your pink and green showcases.

Cindy C. said...

Wow these are so lovely!
Happy Anniversary to you and your DH!

LauraJane:) said...

Oh I just ADORE the watercolor background on the second card Lin! The pops of yellow are so cheery!!

Angela said...

Lin, these cards just blow me away! The bold blooms, the bold sentiment and the clean and crisp design is awesome!

Trinh said...

Hello gorgeous is right; these are beautiful!! I especially love that second one.

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Just love all the pinks in these cards, Lin - so beautiful! Hope you and Denny have a great anniversary - congrats!!

debby4000 said...

Oh my goodness what wonderful cards Lin.
luv
Debby

Sharon Underwood said...

Beautiful cards! Love those pretty colors, and they look great either by themselves or when they are blended together. Wonderful!

jintyoo7 said...

Wow - beautiful, Lin and the colours are amazing :)

judkajudi said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! And happy anniversary ... ours is the 15th ... we're practically newly weds at #30!! Hugs.

Winnie & Walter said...

Beautiful trio of cards! So glad you joined in for our 2nd Playdate!

Diane Jaquay said...

These are all gorgeous, Lin! I'm loving W&W stamps too, they're awesome!

ThePurplePlace said...

Congrats on your WIN over at WInnie and Walter! I knew right away when I saw "Lin" it had to be you! I'm also a HUGE fan of their fabulous stamps and just added a couple new sets last week!

HOpe you find something new to add to your collection with your prize!!

I loved this card from the moment I saw it and can always spot their fabulous sentiment stamps!!

My Paper Epiphany said...

W0ow Lin! I can just imagine a wall decorated with all your beautiful spring works of art! Stunning!

maria f. said...

Beauty on paper. Wow. I love #2 and #3. Those watercolored blooms are wonderful - great job scattering the yellow and green in too. Know what you mean about those handwritten sentiments. WW definitely took the market by storm with those.