Friday, 21 October 2016

Ranunculus

  Hi and welcome to my blog!  Today's post is for the  Fusion Card Challenge - Soft and Subtle.  Check out this fabulous inspiration pic and versatile sketch.



I decided to stick with the photo because, well, flowers!  I tried my hand at watercoloring with my Zigs to come up with this card:



After white-embossing the image onto watercolor card, I loosely colored with my Zigs.  Once I was finished I applied a light watercolor wash in gray all around the image then masked the image before splattering gray ink over the top.  The sentiment is embossed onto vellum.  I die-cut the panel with a stitched die and adhered that to a scalloped gray panel and finally onto the card base.  The card was finished with some sequins.



Thanks for visiting - I do appreciate you taking the time to stop by.  The rest of the DT have created some gorgeous cards using the challenge graphic and I encourage you to check them out.

Products used:

Stamps:  Beautiful Bouquet:  Ranunculus (WP9)
Ink:  Versamark
Cardstock:  White, Smoke, Watercolor
Dies:  Blueprints 20 (MFT)
Accessories:  Antique Gold EP (SSS), sequins, Zig markers (Pink, Lt Carmine, Green Gray, Light Green, Light Gray

Cheers
Karren


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11 comments:

  1. I Card Everyone21 October 2016 at 01:10

    So gorgeous, Karren! I'd say you've mastered those Zigs!
    =]

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  2. Linda Callahan21 October 2016 at 14:41

    Wow you are Zig Master for sure....total work of art! Absolutely gorgeous! Andso elegant with the embossed sentiment on vellum!

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  3. Rosemary22 October 2016 at 07:00

    beautiful job with the ZIGs, karren... your card is lovely!!

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  4. Jen Mitchell22 October 2016 at 15:19

    Wow, so gorgeous! I love the way you've shaded the petals and leaves. And the soft gray background gives this a bit of a vintage look!

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  5. Viv23 October 2016 at 01:33

    It's so gorgeous Karren, just love those beautiful flowers too....darn now I NEED that stamp too lol ;) Viv xx

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  6. Darnell24 October 2016 at 06:32

    This took my breath away, Karren! I'm pinning this one for CASEing!! Hugs, Darnell

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  7. Cécile RIBON24 October 2016 at 11:36

    Wow! Thoses flowers are so beautiful! I don't have the words to tell how much I love them! And what a stunning coloring.

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  8. Barb Ghig25 October 2016 at 19:02

    You nailed it with your Zig markers, Karren! I love the various shades of pink and your Antique Gold EP is perfect for this elegant card! Loving the gray scallop frame, too...such a pretty take on the challenge!

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  9. Hannelie27 October 2016 at 19:20

    Stunning my friend!

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  10. CherylQuilts29 October 2016 at 09:34

    Karren, this is gorgeous! I love this stamp, and your coloring is exquisite! I've still only played around a tiny bit with my Zig markers, but you've inspired me with this card! Thanks for sharing it! Hugs!

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  11. Jeanne J. 2 November 2016 at 07:20

    Beautiful watercolor flowers!

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