I really enjoyed the watercolour classes on my recent Cunard cruise. Here I used a technique which I learned there. It was to make a background wash, by having the paper at an angle and drawing the fairly wet brush across, using the drip line of one row to begin the next one. I changed from using Intense blue to Ultramarine, gradually adding more and more water to give the Ombre look, which is the challenge this time at CAS Mix Up.
I die cut the Sizzix 'Peace' sentiment and layered it three times to give some additional dimension. The star is a triple layered die cut from Memory Box and the the 'ON EARTH' part of the sentiment was stamped and embossed in silver from a Papertrey Ink stamp set. A few gems finished the card.
It's also for the CAS Watercolour challenge which this time has the theme SOMETHING BLUE.
Fabulous ombre effect and the shades of blue look wonderful. Love the layering of the die cuts and what a peaceful and beautiful card for The CAS Mix Up Challenge....Thank you x.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Your ombre background is gorgeous, Chrissie! I struggle to get a good ombre with watercolor. You mastered it! Love the glittery die cuts! Such a peaceful card! Thanks so much for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us at CAS Watercolour too!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Chrissie. It is a soft, peaceful look.
ReplyDeleteCAS and just perfect Chrissie!! Your ombre with the water color turned out just beautiful and the white die cut peace and star are just the perfect additions! Lovely, lovely card! Thanks so much for playing along with us at CAS Watercolour! :0)
ReplyDeleteWonderful card! Love the background wash! Thanks for joining us at CASology!
ReplyDeleteGreat design, as usual Chrissie. Love the watercolour gradation of blue, beautifully executed. The sentiment fits to a T. Thanks so much for joining us at CAS Mix Up! xx
ReplyDeleteso gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along with us at the CAS Watercolour Challenge.
:) Karen
Beautiful card. Love your pretty background to showcase the sentiment.
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