Splashes of Watercolor

Hummingbird Hugs - Color Throwdown #705

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Hey, guys!  It's time for another Color Throwdown challenge and this week our colors are Purple, Red, and Green.

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Purple is a very general color label, and I chose to use a darker hue than the one in the photo for my card this week.

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This birthday card is for a dear friend who LOVES purple!  And I think she'll love the hummingbird too! 

I used the new Layered Hummingbird die from Simon Says Stamp , along with a Sizzix Tropical Leaves 3D embossing folder, a sentiment die from Spellbinders Simply Perfect Mix & Match set,  and an Essential Arches die and A2 Piercing Plate from Ellen Hutson LLC.  I love the look of all these elements combined.  

Since I already had several additional hummingbird die cut pieces, I used them to create a second card with a more muted palette.

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This one will be for a friend who is recovering from some medical issues. 

The background on this one was ink blended with Distress ink in Crushed Olive, then blended over with some white pigment ink to soften the color.

We'd love for you to join us for the challenge this week!  Click the links below for some awesome inspiration from the design team members to get your creative juices flowing.

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Susie Moore

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Jolanda Johnstone, Guest Star Stamper

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Thanks for dropping by!

Affiliate links are used at no cost to you.

EH A2 Piercing Plate Shop at: EH	EH Essential Arches dies Shop at: EH	SB Simply Perfect sentiment dies Shop at: SSS | SB	SSS Layered Hummingbird die Shop at: SSS
Distress ink - Crushed Olive Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	TE Sugar Cube White Pigment Ink Shop at: SHOP	PTI white cardstock Shop at: SHOP	SU cardstock Shop at: SHOP
Cosmic Shimmer glue Shop at: EH | SSS	Scor-Tape 1/4 in tape Shop at: EH | SSS	Magic Mat cutting pad Shop at: SB	Maker Forte Gem Picker Shop at: SHOP
Ranger Distress Sprayer Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	SB Reverse Grip tweezers Shop at: SB	Sizzix Tropical Leaves 3D folder Shop at: SSS	TE Blender Brushes Shop at: SHOP
Big Shot Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Foam mounting tape Shop at: SHOP	Misti sticky mats Shop at: SSS	Scor-Buddy Mini Shop at: EH | SSS

Wishing You Happiness - Color Throwdown #666

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Hello!!  It's time for a new Color Throwdown challenge, y'all!  This week our colors are Orange, Brown, and Kraft!  Truly a fall color palette!

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I decided to go with a wreath in these colors this week.  I used the Etched Eucalyptus Wreath die from Simon Says Stamp and ink blended one, then die cut the other from some patterned paper.  The background is lightly stenciled using the Tim Holtz Mini Stencil Set 21.

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Now it's time for you to play along.  The details for the challenge are on the CTD blog and you can check out all the designers' inspiration too!

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Susie Moore

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Carol McFarland, Guest Star Stamper

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Thanks for stopping by!

Affiliate links are used at no cost to you.

SSS Etched Eucalyptus Wreath Die Shop at: SSS	SSS Wonky Rectangles dies Shop at: SSS	Distress ink pad Carved Pumpkin Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Distress ink pad Frayed Burlap Shop at: EH | SSS | SB
Distress ink pad Ground Espresso Shop at: EH | SSS	Distress ink pad Rusty Hinge Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	PTI white cardstock Shop at: SHOP	SU cardstock Shop at: SHOP
TE Blender Brushes Shop at: SHOP	Tim Holtz mini stencil set 21 Shop at: SSS | SB	PTI Jute Twine - Kraft Shop at: SHOP	Big Shot Shop at: EH | SSS | SB
MISTI Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Scor-Buddy Mini Shop at: EH | SSS	WF mini stencil mat Shop at: SHOP

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

Birthday Love - Color Throwdown #643

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Happy Wednesday, y'all!  I'm hosting the Color Throwdown this week and I've chosen some soft summer shades for us to play with.  I've always said my favorite color is "water", so a few watery hues were in order: Aqua, Ice Blue, and Pale Green.

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I had created a few Gelli prints recently and wanted to use one of them for my background today.  I used Distress inks and a brayer to coat the gelli plate, picked up the color with cardstock, then reapplied inks through the Floating Leaves stencil before picking up the ink again with the cardstock.  Simple, but I love the result.

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The real star here though is the Mod Floral die cut in stark white against the multi-hued blue background. Then I used a couple of the sentiments from Reverse Birthday sentiment strips, and scattered some sequins.

Please come on over to the CTD blog and play along with us!  Be sure to check here for tons of inspiration:

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 stopping by today!

Affiliate links are used at no cost to you.

Mod Floral Shop at: EH	SSS Stitched Rectangles dies Shop at: SSS	Distress ink pad Peacock Feathers Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Distress ink pad Tumbled Glass Shop at: EH | SSS | SB
Distress ink pad Twisted Citron Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	PTI white cardstock Shop at: SHOP	SU cardstock Shop at: SHOP	CZD Reverse Birthday Sentiment Strips Shop at: SSS
4" Rubber Brayer Shop at: EH | SSS	6" x 6" Round Gel Plate Shop at: SSS	SSS Floating Leaves Stencil Shop at: SSS	Big Shot Shop at: EH | SSS | SB
Foam mounting tape Shop at: SHOP	Scor-Buddy Mini Shop at: EH | SSS

Heartfelt Sympathy - Color Throwdown 636

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Hello, and happy Wednesday!  It's once again time for a new Color Throwdown challenge, and this week our generic colors are Blush Pink, Dark Pink, and Cream.

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And here is my card for the week:

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I used the Simon Says Stamp Spring Flowers stamp set and Floral Shapes dies, along with the Folk Hearts dies from the Essentials by Ellen line.  I used the shades of pink from the eggs in the vase instead of the pinks from the flowers.  They worked better for a sympathy card.

The heart shape and the flower were cut from paper water colored with Distress inks.

Now it's your turn to play with these colors.  Then be sure to share your creation with us at the Color Throwdown blog.

Here is where you can find some beautiful inspiration from our talented team:

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

SSS Spring Flowers stamp set Shop at: SSS	Essentials by Ellen Folk Hearts dies Shop at: EH	SSS Floral Shapes wafer dies Shop at: SSS	Distress ink pads Shop at: EH
Versafine Onyx Black ink Shop at: EH | SSS	Strathmore Watercolor paper Shop at: SB	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

Sloth Smiles - Color Throwdown #633

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Hey, everyone! I'm hosting this week's Color Throwdown challenge and my generic color choices are Light Blue, Gray, and Kraft.

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How about those calming seaside colors, huh? 

Yeah, I didn't create a seaside card....I went with a cute smiling sloth!

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He really is just too cute for words!  I had another inspiration too...

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This little guy was part of my Valentine gift and he is currently keeping me company on my craft desk!

So now let's see what you come up with using this color palette.  Remember we need to see a paper-crafted creation.  Just link it up over at the CTD blog!

Check out what the CTD designers have created for your inspiration:

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 so much for dropping by today!

 

Affiliate links are used

MFT Picture Perfect Shop at: EH | SSS | SHOP	SSS Wonky Rectangles dies Shop at: SSS	Distress ink pad Tumbled Glass Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Memento Tuxedo Black ink Shop at: EH | SSS | SB
Pentel Sunburst metallic pens Shop at: SHOP	Versafine Onyx Black ink Shop at: EH | SSS	Copic Sketch markers Shop at: SSS	X-Press It Blending CS Shop at: EH | SSS
PTI cardstock Shop at: SHOP	SU cardstock Shop at: SHOP	Copic multiliner pens Shop at: EH	SSS Floating Leaves Stencil Shop at: SSS
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
Scor-Buddy Mini Shop at: EH | SSS

Missing You - Color Throwdown #632

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Hi and happy Wednesday to you!!  Today our Color Throwdown challenge is brought to you by Barbara, and the beautiful springtime generic colors are Yellow, Peach, Green, and White.

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I thought my Altenew Floral Doodles dies would be a perfect set to use with some watercolors to replicate the beautiful burst of florals.

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I used my Taylored Expressions Blending Brushes to color the die cuts. For the water color background, I smooshed my distress ink pads onto my craft sheet, spritzed with water, and dabbed up the colors onto my water color paper, drying between dabs.  

We hope you'll play along with us at the Color Throwdown challenge!  Check out the details at the CTD blog and see what great creations the designers have for you here:

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Susie Moore

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Rae Ann Kryc - Guest Star Stamper

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That's it for me today!  Thanks for dropping by!

Affiliate links are used

Altenew Floral Doodles dies Shop at: EH | SSS | SB | SHOP	RC All Framed Up Confetti cuts Shop at: SHOP	Distress ink pad Dried Marigold Shop at: EH | SSS	Distress ink pad Evergreen Bough Shop at: EH | SSS
Distress ink pad Pine Needles Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Distress ink pad Scattered Straw Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Distress ink pad Squeezed Lemonade Shop at: EH | SSS	Distress ink pad Worn Lipstick Shop at: EH | SSS | SB
Versafine Onyx Black ink Shop at: EH | SSS	Strathmore Watercolor paper Shop at: SB	PTI white cardstock Shop at: SHOP	Ranger Distress Sprayer Shop at: EH | SSS | SB
TE Blender Brushes Shop at: SHOP	Big Shot Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	MISTI Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Scor-Buddy Mini Shop at: EH | SSS

Love You - Color Throwdown 628

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Hello and happy Wednesday once again! This week our color palette at the Color Throwdown is soft and sweet!  The generic colors are Pink, Lavender, Yellow, and Mint Green.

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I took my cue for my creation from the variety of softly colored Valentine heart cookies in the inspiration photo.  My Stacked Hearts die from Simon Says Stamp was the perfect tool to create a similar likeness on my card.

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The LOVE die and the YOU stamp are both from Papertrey Ink.  The stamp set is retired but the die is still available (link in supplies list at the end of the post).  To add a little sparkle I used Star Dust Stickles on the sentiment die cut and on 3 of the white hearts.

Please come on by the CTD blog to get all the details for the challenge, and please check out all the lovely designs from the designers here:

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 for dropping by!

Affiliate links are used

PTI Wonderful Words: Love die Shop at: SHOP	SSS Stacked Hearts die Shop at: SSS	SSS Wonky Rectangles dies Shop at: 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	Star Dust Stickles Shop at: EH | SSS | SB
Big Shot Shop at: EH | SSS | SB	Foam mounting tape Shop at: SHOP	Scor-Buddy Mini Shop at: EH | SSS

Let's Celebrate - Color Throwdown 626

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Hello and happy Wednesday!  Are you ready for the newest Color Throwdown challenge?  Our generic colors this week are Plum, Cream, and Black. Yummy!

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I wanted to use some new Altenew products that I had just treated myself to.  The Floral Doodles and the Linear Crossroads dies are fantastic and so much fun! (Links are at the end of the post.)

A birthday card:

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The florals are water colored and the background is splattered.  The sentiment strip is from Simon Says Stamp.

I'm entering this card into the CAS Mix Up card challenge - Splatters.  My mixed media element is the water colored florals.

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We would love for y'all to join us at the Color Throwdown challenge this week!  And check out the beautiful creations of the design team here:

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 for dropping by!

SUPPLIES:

Affiliate links are used at no cost to you.

Altenew Floral Doodles dies Shop here: EH | SSS | SB | SHOP	Altenew Linear Crossroads die Shop here: EH | SSS | SB | SHOP	SSS Wonky Rectangles dies Shop here: SSS	SU inks Shop here: SHOP
Ranger Artist Brush Set Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Strathmore Watercolor paper Shop here: SB	PTI cardstock Shop here: SHOP	SU cardstock Shop here: SHOP
CZD Reverse Birthday Sentiment Strips Shop here: SSS	Big Shot Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Foam mounting tape Shop here: SHOP	Scor-Buddy Mini Shop here: EH | SSS

You're In My Prayers - Color Throwdown 618

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Hi, everybody!  It's time for a brand new Color Throwdown challenge!  I'm sorry I skipped out on last week's challenge....it was just a very busy week!  

This week's challenge generic colors are Green, Brown, Orange, and Cranberry.

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What a perfect Autumn combo!  And that salad looks amazing!

Sadly, I needed another sympathy card.  So I used the Simon Says Stamp - Honey Bee collaboration set called On My Mind that I won in a giveaway from the incredible Amy Rysavy.  It has so many wonderful sentiments to go along with this beautiful floral wreath.

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I colored the floral wreath images with Copic markers using this week's combo colors.  I fussy cut it and popped it up on foam tape over some patterned paper, then added some gold highlights and a tiny acorn on the gold cord bow.

We'd love for you to join in on the challenge.  You can find the details at the CTD blog and lots of inspiration when you visit each of the designers' blogs:

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

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Thanks so much for dropping by!

SUPPLIES:

Affiliate links are used at no cost to you

RN Nested Rectangle Stitch Dies Shop here: RN	Memento Tuxedo Black ink Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Copic Sketch markers Shop here: SSS	X-Press It Blending CS Shop here: EH | SSS
SU cardstock Shop here: SHOP	White gel pens Shop here: SSS	Liquid Pearls - Brass Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Big Shot Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
Foam mounting tape Shop here: SHOP	MISTI Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Scor-Buddy Mini Shop here: EH | SSS

Such a Blessing - Color Throwdown 615

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Yay, it's Wednesday again and time for a new Color Throwdown challenge.  This week our colors are Orange, Black, and Kraft.

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And here is the card I came up with using this great combo:

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Not a Halloween card, which is what you would expect with the color combo, but it definitely works for Fall/Autumn.  I used the Blessed Blooms stamps and dies from The Greetery.  I also used Simon Says Stamp Floating Leaves stencil for the background, blended in ombre shades of orange using Taylored Expressions Blender Brushes and distress inks.

Come play along with us!

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

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Thanks for dropping by!

SUPPLIES:

(Affiliated links used when possible at no cost to you) 

 

Greetery Blessed Blooms Shop here: EH | SHOP	Greetery Blessed Blooms dies Shop here: SHOP	SSS Wonky Rectangles dies Shop here: SSS	Distress ink pad Carved Pumpkin Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
Distress ink pad Dried Marigold Shop here: EH | SSS	Distress ink pad Spiced Marmalade Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Versafine Onyx Black ink Shop here: EH | SSS	PTI white cardstock Shop here: SHOP
SSS Floating Leaves Stencil Shop here: SSS	TE Blender Brushes Shop here: SHOP	Big Shot Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Foam mounting tape Shop here: SHOP
MISTI Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Scor-Buddy Mini Shop here: EH | SSS