Monday, June 8, 2015

Stylized Black-Eyed Susans

I really liked this week's CAS(E) This Sketch! and finished the card in time.  I'll wait while you pick yourself up from the floor.

I haven't used this stamp set much but I love it.  It's just a bit edgy and the stylized flowers made me feel like I could color them any which way.  I also used a Happy Birthday sentiment from a set I've never used.  NBUS whittled down by one!  Oh, but wait, this was also the first time I used the MISTI to restamp something to make it darker.  Nice!

The Details:  Peerless watercolors (used wet on dry), Martha Stewart All Occasions sentiment, Hot Off the Press Simply Susan stamps, My Favorite Things Pierced Rectangle die, Memento Tuxedo Black, Scotch foam tape, Tim Holtz watercolor paper, Recollections 110lb white cardstock base, Doodlebug Black Sprinkles

I'm entering this in CAS(E) this Sketch! #126, Seize the Birthday without optional animal topping, Pretty Pink Posh Watercolor Hop


26 comments:

  1. Gorgeous design Toni. Love how you've added the top panel with only partial colouring ... so creative and unique. xx

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  2. This is absolutely stunning. It jumped out of the STB gallery. Love your design, and the way you colored. Pinning to remember to try this soon.

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  3. You did a fabulous job with the watercolor and this sketch. This card is STUNNING!!

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  4. So love how you did this! FAB!!!

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  5. Soooo unique! Love the spotlighting - running to try it now! :)

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  6. Very Interesting idea. Love your card.

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  7. Gorgeous! And I love that only a bit needs to be colored -- time saver but still packs a punch!

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  8. ohhh I loove this effect!! Ishould try it someday! awesome card!

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  9. So beautifully done!
    I thank you for playing at Seize the birthday and Case this sketch!
    Hope to see you again next time!

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  10. OMG OMG OMG!! I LOVE this!! Such a BEAUTIFUL Design and your Water Coloring is AWESOME!! =) THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  11. Wonderful spotlight technique.....very pretty! Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday!

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  12. So beautiful! Love how intense your watercolors came out!

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  13. Just fantastic, Toni!!! Love it... thanks for sharing this in the gallery this week at CTS!
    =] Michele

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  14. Gorgeous! Fabulous your take on the sketch!

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  15. Crisp, clean, and oh so clever.... perfect for CTS #126!

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  16. Beautiful! Thanks for joining us at CTS!

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  17. This is ever so striking. Congrats on being highlighted at CTS!

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  18. Hi Toni, sorry I'm a bit slow with my comments at the moment. And I saw today that you were mentioned at Case this Sketch...woohoo!! That's awesome and I can see why, this card is brilliant and love the idea of highlighting only a certain part of the stamping. Well done!

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  19. WOW!! This is amazing! I love the spotlight coloring with this bold and artsy stamp

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  20. Clever card! I love the partial colouring on the top panel. Thanks so much for playing at Seize The Birthday :)

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Thanks so much for your comments. I really enjoy and appreciate them all!