2013 Artisan Finalist Project #5

Welcome to the fifth day of the Finalists' Blog Hop! For one of my cards I wanted to do something out of the norm and go for a different card base and size. So, I grabbed a piece of watercolor paper and set out to make something cool. I saw a tiny add in a Brighton brochure and was instantly inspired with an idea.

I started with the fluffy Melon Mambo flower with a Basic Black stem and leaves. Then I needed to show it off so I had some fun with a technique I call watercolor wicking. You start with stamping images on wet watercolor paper and then add more water and let the images wick. Once the paper is dry repeat with a little less water. Once that step is dry stamp again for crisp images. After I finished the stamping I stitched a black border. I love the few Basic Rhinestones on this card. One in the center of the flower and two on the leaves.

• Stamps – Raining Flowers, Fabulous Phrases
• Inks – Melon Mambo, Lucky Limeade, Summer Starfruit, Jet Black Staz On Pads
• Paper – Water Color Paper, Melon Mambo, and Basic Black Card Stock
• Accessories – 2 3/8” Scallop Circle Punch, 1¾” Scallop Circle Punch, 1 ¼” Scallop Circle Punch, 1 ¾” Circle Punch, Neutrals Buttons, Basic Rhinestones, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Stampin’ Dimensionals





To Julie Warnick

• Other – Sewing Machine, Black Thread, Hair Spray (aerosol and cheap)

From Dara Gloden