Splashes of Watercolor

Stay Cool Popsicles - Color Throwdown #701

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Hello, people!!  It is once again time for a new Color Throwdown challenge!  This week our colors are Aqua, Yellow, Purple, and Coral.

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I love it!!

I needed a card for a sweet teenage girl so I thought these colors would work very well with the Stay Cool stamp set and dies from Ellen Hutson LLC. Who doesn't love popsicles in the hot summertime?!

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And don't you think the Spellbinders Optical Arches are just perfect for the background?

We hope you will be able to join us in the challenge this week.  Check out all the details at the CTD blog and here is a ton of inspiration for you from the designers:

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Susie Moore

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

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Thanks so much for dropping by!

Affiliate links are used at no cost to you.

EH Stay Cool Shop at: EH	EH A2 Piercing Plate Shop at: EH	EH Stay Cool dies Shop at: EH	Distress ink - Abandoned Coral Shop at: EH | SSS | SB
Distress ink - Frayed Burlap Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Distress ink - Mustard Seed Shop at: EH | SSS	Distress ink - Peacock Feathers Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Distress ink - Squeezed Lemonade Shop at: EH | SSS
Distress ink - Tumbled Glass Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Distress ink - Wilted Violet Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	PTI white cardstock Shop at: SHOP	Scor-Tape 1/4 in tape Shop at: EH | SSS
Scor-Tape 1/8 in tape Shop at: SSS | SB	Magic Mat cutting pad Shop at: SB	SB Optical Arches Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	SB Reverse Grip tweezers Shop at: SB
TE Blender Brushes Shop at: SHOP	Big Shot Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Foam mounting tape Shop at: SHOP	MISTI Shop at: EH | SSS | SB
Misti sticky mats Shop at: SSS	Scor-Buddy Mini Shop at: EH | SSS

Hello There Sunshine - Color Throwdown #698

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Hello there, Sunshine!  That's my theme today for the Color Throwdown challenge.  The colors this week are fabulous: Red, Pink, Yellow, and Green!

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Do you happen to remember my card from last week?  Well, I used the negative of the water colored pink sentiment die cut for my main background this week.

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I added some yellow textured cardstock behind the HELLO, topping the "O" with a popped up circle and surrounding it with gold embossed sunshine rays.  I also added the stamped word SUNSHINE beneath the cut out sentiment.  The die cut girl in her cute convertible was colored with Copics and popped up on the green grassy slope.  Two cards from one water colored panel! (All products are linked at the end of this post.)

We would love for y'all to play along with us at the Color Throwdown blog.  Here is some awesome inspiration for you:

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Susie Moore

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Kerry Bunting, Guest Star Stamper

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Thanks for dropping by!  Enjoy the rest of your week, and happy crafting!

Affiliate links are used at no cost to you.

EH Good Day Shop at: EH	EH Good Day dies Shop at: EH	RN Nested Rectangle Stitch Dies Shop at: RN	Spellbinders Std Circles Large Shop at: SHOP
SSS Stitched Slopes & Hills Shop at: SSS	Distress ink - kitsch flamingo Shop at: EH | SSS	Distress ink - Picked Raspberry Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Memento Tuxedo Black ink Shop at: EH | SSS | SB
Strathmore Watercolor paper Shop at: SB	Copic Sketch markers Shop at: SSS	Paper Studio Bright Textured 6 x 6 Shop at: SHOP	PTI white cardstock Shop at: SHOP
Cosmic Shimmer glue Shop at: EH | SSS	White gel pens Shop at: SSS	Magic Mat cutting pad Shop at: SB	SB Reverse Grip tweezers Shop at: SB
Sizzix Thinlets - Bold Text #1 Shop at: SSS | SB | SHOP	Big Shot Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Foam mounting tape Shop at: SHOP	MISTI Shop at: EH | SSS | SB
Scor-Buddy Mini Shop at: EH | SSS

Lush Peonies - Color Throwdown #691

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Hello there, folks!  This week our Color Throwdown colors are Mint Green, Watermelon, Light Yellow, and Blue.

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I've wanted to use my new The Ton Lush Peonies stencils for a while and finally pulled them out this week.  They really worked well with these colors!

I actually cut the completed stenciled 6 x 6 panel in half and created 2 mini slimline cards for my stash.  

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I used 2 blue Copic sketch markers to color in the blue background after the stenciling was complete.  I like the depth it adds.  The Picket Fence Fancy Daily sentiments and dies are perfect paired with the florals.

We would love for you to join in the challenge with us!  Here are links to all the great inspiration waiting for you from the design team:

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Susie Moore

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Joanne James, Guest Star Stamper

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Thanks for dropping by!

Affiliate links are used at no cost to you.

Picket Fence Fancy Daily Sentiments Shop at: SSS | SB	Picket Fence Fancy Daily Sentiments dies Shop at: SB	Distress ink - Cracked Pistachio Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Distress ink - Festive Berries Shop at: EH | SSS
Distress ink - Lucky Clover Shop at: EH | SSS	Distress ink - Mustard Seed Shop at: EH | SSS	Distress ink - Squeezed Lemonade Shop at: EH | SSS	Distress ink - Worn Lipstick Shop at: EH | SSS | SB
Versafine Onyx Black ink Shop at: EH | SSS	Copic Sketch markers Shop at: SSS	PTI white cardstock Shop at: SHOP	Magic Mat cutting pad Shop at: SB
SB Reverse Grip tweezers Shop at: SB	TE Blender Brushes Shop at: SHOP	The Ton - Lush Peonies layering stencils Shop at: SHOP	Big Shot Shop at: EH | SSS | SB
Foam mounting tape Shop at: SHOP	MISTI Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Scor-Buddy Mini Shop at: EH | SSS

First Coffee - Color Throwdown #684

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It's Wednesday again and time for a brand new Color Throwdown challenge!  This week our color combo is Black, Gray, Yellow, and Tan.

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I have to admit I had a hard time with this one.  The yellow is the only thing that saved me, I think!!

I couldn't resist using this new (to me) First Coffee kitty from Technique Junkies.

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I can relate!  Can you?   

This little guy was colored with Copic markers and I kept the overall card design simple.

Please come on over to the CTD blog and play along with us.  Here are links to some great inspiration from the design team members.

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Susie Moore

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

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Thank you for dropping by!

Affiliate links are used at no cost to you.

TJ First Coffee Shop at: SHOP	SSS Wonky Rectangles dies Shop at: SSS	Memento Tuxedo Black ink Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Versafine Onyx Black ink Shop at: EH | SSS
Copic Sketch markers Shop at: SSS	X-Press It Blending CS Shop at: EH | SSS	PTI white cardstock Shop at: SHOP	SU cardstock Shop at: SHOP
Cosmic Shimmer glue Shop at: EH | SSS	Maker Forte Gem Picker Shop at: SHOP	SB Reverse Grip tweezers Shop at: SB	Little Things Sprinkles Hollow Stars Shop at: SSS | SHOP
Big Shot Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Foam mounting tape Shop at: SHOP	MISTI Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Scor-Buddy Mini Shop at: EH | SSS

Picture Perfect - Color Throwdown #682

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Yay!  It's Wednesday again and time for our latest Color Throwdown challenge!  This week we have a bright, happy color combo: Orange, Lime Green, Turquoise, and Kraft.

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What a fun combo!  And I used it for a cute masculine birthday card using the adorable MFT Picture Perfect stamp set.

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This is for a neighbor who is also a good friend.  The dog in the photo looks like his dog, Kuba, and that's definitely my cat Sunny pictured with him!

We would love for y'all to play along with us!  The details of the challenge can be found at the CTD blog and here are some links to our designers' blogs 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

Toni Maddox, Guest Star Stamper

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Thank you so much for dropping by!

Affiliate links are used at no cost to you.

Love You More Than Bundle Shop at: SHOP	MFT Picture Perfect Shop at: SSS | SHOP	Essentials by Ellen Silver Linings dies Shop at: EH	Memento Tuxedo Black ink Shop at: EH | SSS | SB
Copic Sketch markers Shop at: SSS	X-Press It Blending CS Shop at: EH | SSS	PTI cardstock Shop at: SHOP	Cosmic Shimmer glue Shop at: EH | SSS
Scor-Tape 1/4 in tape Shop at: EH | SSS	White gel pens Shop at: SSS	Big Shot Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Foam mounting tape Shop at: SHOP
MISTI Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Scor-Buddy Mini Shop at: EH | SSS

Sock Monkey Birthday - Color Throwdown #676

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Hi, all!  This week's Color Throwdown colors are Red, Cream, and Gold.

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Elegant, isn't it?  Well, that's probably why I made a card with a monkey! 😁

Here is the masculine card I came up with.

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This Sock Monkey stamp and die set is from Ellen Hutson LLC but it's retired now.  I still love to use it for children and for some big kids too!

Please check out all the challenge details at the CTD blog and all the inspiration from the designers.

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Susie Moore

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Papierelle, Guest Star Stamper

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Thanks for dropping by!

 

Affiliate links are used at no cost to you.

SSS Stitched Circles dies Shop at: SSS	Memento Tuxedo Black ink Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Versamark ink Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Ranger Artist Brush Set Shop at: EH | SSS | SB
Copic Sketch markers Shop at: SSS	X-Press It Blending CS Shop at: EH | SSS	PTI white cardstock Shop at: SHOP	SSS Schoolhouse Red cardstock Shop at: SSS
Craft Tacky Glue Shop at: SSS	SSS Ultra Fine Gold Emb Powder Shop at: SSS	White gel pens Shop at: SSS	Craft knife Shop at: SSS
Ranger Heat-It tool Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Big Shot Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Foam mounting tape Shop at: SHOP	MISTI Shop at: EH | SSS | SB
Scor-Buddy Mini Shop at: EH | SSS

It's a Good Day - Color Throwdown #675

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Happy Wednesday, folks!  This week's Color Throwdown challenge is being hosted by Susie and the colors are Blue, Gray, Yellow, and Green.  What a great combo!

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I used these happy colors for a birthday card using the Good Day and Stay Cool stamp (and die) sets from Ellen Hutson LLC.

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This was so much fun to make and I hope the recipient enjoyed it too!

Now we would love to see what you make with these colors.  Link up at the Color Throwdown blog and be sure to visit with each of the designers as well.

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Susie Moore

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Deb Horst, Guest Star Stamper

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Thanks so much for dropping by today!

Affiliate links are used at no cost to you.

EH Good Day Shop at: EH	EH Stay Cool Shop at: EH	EH Good Day dies Shop at: EH	SSS Stitched Slopes & Hills Shop at: SSS
SSS Wonky Rectangles dies Shop at: SSS	Memento Tuxedo Black ink Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	SU inks Shop at: SHOP	Copic Sketch markers Shop at: SSS
X-Press It Blending CS Shop at: EH | SSS	PTI white cardstock Shop at: SHOP	SU cardstock Shop at: SHOP	Big Shot Shop at: EH | SSS | SB
Foam mounting tape Shop at: SHOP	MISTI Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Scor-Buddy Mini Shop at: EH | SSS

Warm Birthday Hugs

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Hey there!

I'm back today to show you a couple of cards I made for December birthdays, using Christmas stamps.  I would want to receive warm hugs in a mug for my birthday, wouldn't you?

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For these cards I used the adorable Mama Elephant Hot Cocoa stamps and dies.

And I created shaker cards using Amy Rysavy's tutorial here.  It's so easy!!

Thanks for stopping by!

 

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Mama Elephant Hot Cocoa Shop at: EH	Mama Elephant Hot Cocoa dies Shop at: EH	SSS Wonky Rectangles dies Shop at: SSS	Memento Tuxedo Black ink Shop at: EH | SSS | SB
Copic Sketch markers Shop at: SSS	X-Press It Blending CS Shop at: EH | SSS	PTI white cardstock Shop at: SHOP	SSS Schoolhouse Red cardstock Shop at: SSS
Scor-Tape 1/4 in tape Shop at: EH | SSS	Big Shot Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	MISTI Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Scor-Buddy Mini Shop at: EH | SSS

You Are the Best - Color Throwdown #664

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Hi there!  It's time for a new Color Throwdown challenge!  This week our colors are Turquoise, Kraft, Brown, and White.

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I LOVE that inspiration photo!  So I decided to replicate it as closely as I could. 

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I used the SSS Paper Layering Circle dies to create the circular effect and outlined each one using a brown Copic marker.  Patterned paper worked for the background and I added 2 tiny acorns too!

Please play along with us!  All details are at the CTD blog, as well as links to our outstandingly talented designers!

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Susie Moore

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Betty Wright, Guest Star Stamper

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Thanks for dropping by!

Affiliate links are used at no cost to you.

Greetery Blessed Blooms Shop at: SHOP	SSS You Matter stamp set Shop at: SSS	SSS Paper Layering Circles die Shop at: SSS	Distress ink pad Gathered Twigs Shop at: EH | SSS
Copic Sketch markers Shop at: SSS	PTI white cardstock Shop at: SHOP	SU cardstock Shop at: SHOP	Big Shot Shop at: EH | SSS | SB
Foam mounting tape Shop at: SHOP	MISTI Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Scor-Buddy Mini Shop at: EH | SSS

Happy Day! - Color Throwdown #662

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Hi, everyone!  This week our Color Throwdown colors are Purple, Orange, Green, and Kraft.

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I decided to make a sweet birthday card for a sweet friend using the awesome Happy Day stamp set by Anita Jeram from Colorado Craft Company.

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After I colored the images with Copic markers, I masked them and air brushed the purple background.  I really love this adorable, cuddly, gentle bear!

Now it's time for you to play along!  Join us at the CTD blog for details and links to the designers' blogs:

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler (Taking a break.)

Lynn Put

Susie Moore

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

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Thanks so much for dropping by!

Affiliate links are used at no cost to you.

CC Anita Jeram Happy Days stamps Shop at: EH | SHOP	SSS Wonky Rectangles dies Shop at: SSS	Memento Tuxedo Black ink Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Versafine Onyx Black ink Shop at: EH | SSS
Copic Sketch markers Shop at: SSS	X-Press It Blending CS Shop at: EH | SSS	PTI white cardstock Shop at: SHOP	Big Shot Shop at: EH | SSS | SB
Foam mounting tape Shop at: SHOP	MISTI Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Scor-Buddy Mini Shop at: EH | SSS