Monday, March 7, 2016
FLUTTERBY SKETCH - #GDP026
It's a new week over at Global Design Project, with a brand new sketch challenge for you to play along with. You can stick to it religiously, or use it as a starting out point. Generally speaking, I stick to sketches like glue. This week, however, I have deviated slightly. I know, what happened to the old Paula, right?!
This card was really one big experiment and could have gone either way! To be honest, it very nearly did end up in the bin when I was trying to decide on a base card colour. I just wasn't feeling the love, until I finally gave in and used Crumb Cake. Neutrals to the rescue!
Here's the sketch we had to play with.......
I did change it ever so slightly, by not using a heart and placing my sentiment below the image. I know - I'm a rebel, right?!! I didn't want to hide any of that watercolour! I also added some burlap twine around the bottom to balance things out a wee bit. There really just wasn't a lot happening down there!
To get that gorgeous crinkly twine, I simple pulled a few threads from a length of burlap ribbon. It's such a cool trick! My Watercolor Wings stamp set hasn't seen a lot of love since I got it, so it got a good workout on this card.
Head over to Global Design Project to view the wonderful creations by the design team and enter your own submission for the week. I would love to see it!
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Watercolour Wings, Big Shot, Precision Plate, Butterfly Thinlits Die, Bold Butterfly Framelits Die, Crumb Cake A4 Card, Early Espresso A4 Card, Crushed Curry Ink, Tangerine Tango Ink, Watermelon Wonder Ink, Lost Lagoon Ink, Early Espresso Ink, Watercolour Paper, Burlap Ribbon, Aqua Painter, Dimensionals
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Well I am happy that it didn't end up in the bin! Adore this rebel card Paula. We swapped rolls this week - I am normally the one that goes off on a tangent. Amazing watercolouring and great technique. Love the stamping down the edge too.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great card, Paula! I love how you've positioned the main panel on the card base. The dots along the left side are everything - and I LOVE your coloring on this card. So creative and artistic.
ReplyDeletewow! great watercoloring! So precise around the butterfly! I too am glad it did not get tossed!
ReplyDeleteIm very happy that you decided to post this card! It is really beautiful Paula!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, this card is just so amazing. I love the watercolouring over the background. You are so talented and I adore you my little NZ friend.
ReplyDeletesoo beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card Paula! I love the water colouring - especially the way you have done the background!
ReplyDeleteDelightful card with a beautiful background.
ReplyDeleteIt is a real work of art Paula. Loving the watercolouring in your cards!! xxxx
ReplyDeleteHi Paula! Yes ... it has been awhile! I had to clear my blog reader because it was so backed up. So ... now I can start afresh and hopefully keep up a little better! I have been experimenting a little with watercolours lately! It has been fun! Love the washed look you achieved ... and crumb cake was perfect! Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteLove it - that butterfly just pops off the page
ReplyDeleteGreat card ! I love the watercoloring !
ReplyDeleteI really love the watercolor technique on this card - so pretty! And the colors are great. The butterfly really pops!
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