Splashes of Watercolor

Make a Wish - Color Throwdown #690

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Hi, y'all!  It's time for our latest and greatest Color Throwdown challenge.  This week our colors are Navy, Mustard, and Gray.

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I'm not going to lie, I struggled with this one.  I usually am more comfortable with bright colors or soft beachy colors, so these darker colors threw me for a loop.  After much contemplation, I came up with using an A Colorful Life Coiled stencil as a background for a Sizzix/Tim Holtz Bold Text #1 sentiment.

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I'm satisfied with how it turned out, especially if you back way up and focus on the spiraling effect of the Coiled Stencil.

Now it's your turn to play along with us!  Be sure to visit with the DT members first for some awesome inspiration!

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Susie Moore

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Rachael Merrick, Guest Star Stamper

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Thanks for stopping by!

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Big Balloons - Color Throwdown #689

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Happy Wednesday, y'all!

It's time for our latest Color Throwdown challenge and this week our colors are Orange, Pink, and Green.  Such a happy combo!

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I wanted to go with a simple design this week and used my new-to-me MFT Big Balloon stencil and Essentials by Ellen Big Scripty Happy Birthday die for a very happy birthday card!

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I die cut the stenciled top panel with my SSS Wonky Rectangle die, drew on the balloon strings, added a few sequins/jewels and called it done!

Now we're hoping you'll play along with us.  The details are on the CTD blog and beaucoup of inspiration can be found here:

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Susie Moore

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Joan Kinnischtzke, Guest Star Stamper

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Easter cards

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Hoppy Easter, everyone!

Today I have a short post to share the Easter cards that I made for my grandchildren this year.

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Such cute die cut Bunny Games images from Tim Holtz.  The stenciled background is also from Tim Holtz and is called Scales.  I used it upside down.

Thank you so much for dropping by.

Have a very Blessed Easter!

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In the Garden - Color Throwdown #688

Hey, y'all!  It's Wednesday and time for a new Color Throwdown challenge!  This week our colors are Pink, Sage Green, Lavender, and Blue.  This is such a beautiful combo!!

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Don't you love it?

I recently purchased Taylored Expressions' first Triple Slim Layering Stencil called In the Garden.  Y'ALL!!!!  This stencil set is SO easy to use and turns out SO beautifully that I know I'll be using this for many, many years to come!  Check out my very first attempt at some mini slims using our colors for the week and these stencils.

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I followed Taylor's video instructions for stenciling and using Prismacolor pencils for outlining and highlighting.  I added splatters like she did but I used the ink colors of the flowers instead of metallic ink.  The new Signature Sentiments are the perfect complement to these florals!

The first 2 cards shown are horizontal mini slim cards.  I didn't have any 12 x 12 cardstock, which is what you would use to create a vertical mini slim (6 x 3.5), so I used the finished stenciled panel on a regular A2 card base letting it rise above the fold of the card.  I like how it turned out!

Sooooo......now it's your turn to play along with our challenge.  The details are on the CTD blog and all the inspiration you could possibly need can be found here:

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Susie Moore

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Annette Elias, Guest Star Stamper

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Best Day Ever - Color Throwdown #687

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Happy Wednesday, y'all!

Our new Color Throwdown challenge today features this color combo: Lime Green, Aqua, Gold.

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I love the colored dots in the inspiration photo and I wanted to use them, but then I went in a completely different direction with alcohol inks! 

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I LOVE the Bold Text #1 die set from Tim Holtz and want to use it on everything!  It worked out great for an anniversary card I needed!

I used Brea Reese alcohol inks, and made the full panel into a shaker with tiny lime, aqua, and gold stars.  Easy Peasy!

We would love for you to play along with us!  Details are on the CTD blog and here are links for inspiration from the DT members:

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Susie Moore

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Rachel Davis, Guest Star Stamper

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