Splashes of Watercolor

Strong and Beautiful - new Power Poppy preview - Day 3

Hello all you Power Poppy fans!  It's Day 3 of the previews for the awesome Enchanted Garden release!  And today the star of the show is Strong and Beautiful!  All of these sets will be available in the Power Poppy store on July 1st.

This is Marcy had to say about it:

Whether colored to the nines or stamped in a single ink, this illustration makes a gorgeous statement. An unfurling peony bloom is offset with ferns, lenten roses, and bluebells in a combination you won't find anywhere but Power Poppy. No matter how you rotate or crop this exuberant floral, you’ll come out on top! Five sentiments have clear letters so that you can color them in to coordinate with your palette, and each one carries an empowering or uplifting message. A single lenten rose (Hellebore) and fern frond can be used in conjunction with the main image or on their own. This stamp canvas measures 5" x 6".

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I love it!

And here is the card I made:

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I simply water colored the image, which is so beautiful, no fancy treatment is needed.  I also stamped, colored, and cut out an extra fern frond and added it by making a slit at the top of the flower with a craft knife - a little added dimension.  The sentiment was colored in an ombre style.

Please take some time to visit with all the designers who are showcasing this image.  

Allison Cope
Christine Okken
Kathy Jones
Leslie Miller
Julie Koerber
Stacy Morgan
Barbara Walker
Broni Holcombe (that's me)

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Thank you so much for dropping by today.  I'll have another preview for you tomorrow!

SUPPLIES:

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

 

Power Poppy Strong & Beautiful Shop here: PP	SSS Wonky Rectangles dies Shop here: SSS	Distress Watercolor Cardstock Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Yasutomo water brush Shop here: EH | SSS
ZIG Clean Color Brush set (48) Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	PTI white cardstock Shop here: SHOP	SU cardstock Shop here: SHOP	Big Shot die cutting machine Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
Scor-Buddy Mini Shop here: EH | SSS

Sunny Vibes Tulip - Color Throwdown #533

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Happy Wednesday, people!  I hope wherever you are it’s warm and sunny.  There’s a little bit of a chill here in the South and I am NOT a fan!

Moving right along, it’s time for a new Color Throwdown challenge and I’m hosting this week!  The generic colors I chose are Purple, Lavender, Gray, and Kraft.

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Power Poppy recently released a couple of sets of new digital images.  They are based on the clear set Natural Beauties, and they are SO pretty.  I chose to use the tulip image from the Spring Border One set.  It was a little bit of a challenge with the limited color palette, but I really liked how it turned out.

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The tulips were printed on Bristol smooth watercolor paper and water colored with my Zig Clean Color pens.  Then I die cut the image, covered it with a scrap of paper, and airbrushed around the edges with the die still on.

Now it’s your turn to join us and play along!  Check out all the details at the CTD blog and also check out what the talented design team has created for your inspiration.

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Jodi Collins

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Kelly Schirmer - March 2019 Guest Designer

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Thanks so much for dropping by today!  Stay warm!!

SUPPLIES:

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

 

Power Poppy Spring Border One Shop here: PP	SSS Stitched Rectangles dies Shop here: SSS	Bristol Smooth Surface Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Yasutomo water brush Shop here: EH | SSS
ZIG Clean Color Brush set (48) Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Copic Sketch markers Shop here: SSS	SU cardstock Shop here: SHOP	Nuvo Crystal Drops - Sweet Lilac Gloss Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
Nuvo Jewel Drops - Grey Mist Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Big Shot die cutting machine Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Foam mounting tape Shop here: SHOP	Scor-Buddy Mini Shop here: EH | SSS

Let's Get Together - Color Throwdown #528

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Hello and happy Wednesday to you all!

Our hostess for this week’s Color Throwdown challenge is the wonderfully talented Lynn, and here is the combo she’s chosen for us to play with: Aqua, Saffron, Brown, and Yellow.  What a great palette!

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Sounds like a perfect combination for birds and a sky, right?  Enter the Rubbernecker Be Yourself adorable birds stamp, which I paired with the RN Best Wishes Etc sentiment.

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Another “punny” play on words!

We would love for you to play along with us!  All the details are at the CTD blog.

Here are the links to check out the DT members’ creations:

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Jodi Collins

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Vicki Finger - January 2019 Guest Designer

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Thank you so much for dropping by!

SUPPLIES:

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

 

RN Best Wishes Shop here: RN	RN Be Yourself Shop here: RN	Versafine Onyx Black ink Shop here: EH | SSS	Distress Watercolor Cardstock Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
ZIG Clean Color Brush set (48) Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Yasutomo water brush Shop here: EH | SSS	PTI white cardstock Shop here: SHOP	Nuvo Jewel Drops - Sea Breeze Shop here: SSS | SB
MISTI Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Foam mounting tape Shop here: SHOP	Scor-Buddy Mini Shop here: EH | SSS

5 Days of Digis - Miraculous Mushrooms

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Did you hear about the big digi release at Power Poppy?  It started on Friday, July 20, with a free digi image!

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Today is day 5 and the release is the Miraculous Mushrooms digital stamp set.

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Marcella says:

From our wildly popular Wild Mushrooms clear set, I’ve selected a favorite drawing, the Fly Agaric or Amanita muscaria, to release as a digi. The only difference, this image is a little larger than the clear stamp, and I've also taken out the lettering that identifies the mushroom, to allow for a bit more flexibility with your creation.

The Fly Agaric mushroom is the classic red-capped mushroom with white spots — as seen in countless fairytale books, along with in you emoji keyboard on your phone.
Enjoy bringing this forest treasure to vibrant life — and I hope you are filled with as much of a thrilling feeling while coloring as I feel while drawing the finds from my mushroom hunting adventures!

Includes a no-line version along with a wonderful sentiment for the inside of your card from that sage, Ralph Waldo Emerson: "Adopt the pace of nature; Her secret is patience.

 

And here is the card I created using this beautiful image (I used the no-line version of the digi).

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This was so much fun to color!  I used my Zig Clean Color Brush pens.  I added a few randomly placed sequins,  and then added some embossing paste as the “warts” on the largest mushroom.

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I'm also entering this card into this week's Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge to Use a Die and/or Punch.

Please be sure to head over to the Power Poppy site to check out all the new digis and to see the list of the design team members who have posted creations for your inspiration.

Thanks for dropping by!

SUPPLIES:

 

Power Poppy Miraculous Mushrooms Shop here: PP	PTI Tipped Tops dies Shop here: SHOP	SSS Stitched Rectangles dies Shop here: SSS	Bristol Smooth Surface Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
Ranger Artist Brush Set Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	ZIG Clean Color Brush set (48) Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	PTI white cardstock Shop here: SHOP	Wendy Vecchi embossing paste Shop here: SSS
Marvy Uchida Jewel Picker Shop here: SSS	Pretty Pink Posh 6 mm clear sequins Shop here: EH	Ranger Glossy Accents Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Big Shot die cutting machine Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
Foam mounting tape Shop here: SHOP	Scor-Buddy Mini Shop here: EH | SSS

Hummingbird Thanks - Color Throwdown #484

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Hey, y’all!  We’ve come upon another Wednesday, so that means a brand new Color Throwdown challenge! 

This week our hostess, Amy Rohl, has a bold & bright color combo for us – Eggplant, Green, and White.

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It’s almost time here in the South for the hummingbirds to show up.  They almost always show up on April 1st and stick around our area until September 1st, sometimes a little later.  I’m anxious for them to come back.  I love the little whirring sound they make when they’re flitting about, and they’re so much fun to watch.

So when I saw the cute Hummingbird Thanks stamp set from Pretty Pink Posh, I just had to have it!  And here’s what I came up with using this week’s colors -

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This little guy was watercolored with a Zig Clean Color marker (No. 080 Violet) and he’s flitting about a WPlus9 Pretty Peonies flower.  The background was smooshed using Distress inks.

Now it’s your turn to play along with us.  Check out the details at the CTD blog and grab some fabulous inspiration from the design team too!

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Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Jodi Collins

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Cheiron Brandon, March 2018 Guest Designer

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Thanks so much for dropping by!  Enjoy the rest of your week!

SUPPLIES:

 

Pretty Pink Posh Hummingbird Thanks Shop here: EH | SSS	WPlus9 Pretty Peonies Shop here: SHOP	SSS Wonky Rectangles dies Shop here: SSS	Distress ink pad Mowed Lawn Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
Distress ink pad Shabby Shutters Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Distress ink pad Twisted Citron Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Versafine Onyx Black ink Shop here: EH | SSS	Distress Watercolor Cardstock Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
Yasutomo water brush Shop here: EH | SSS	ZIG Clean Color Brush set (48) Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	PTI white cardstock Shop here: SHOP	SU cardstock Shop here: SHOP
Ranger Distress Sprayer Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	1/16" foam mounting tape Shop here: SHOP	Big Shot die cutting machine Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	MISTI Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
Scor-Buddy Mini Shop here: EH | SSS

You Are Mer-mazing - Color Throwdown #483

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Hello, you guys!  I’m the hostess for the Color Throwdown challenge this week.

I’m ready for some warm weather to come and stay awhile so I chose some fresh Spring (or Summer) colors for this week: Coral, Green, and Kraft. 

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I thought these colors would work well for a Mer-mazing underwater scene, using the super sweet Mermaid Love stamp set from Flora & Fauna.  If you look closely you’ll see a tiny hint of blue water in the background.

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I stamped the shell throne and the sea plants first and then water colored everything!  The cute mermaid was also water colored, die cut, and popped up on her throne using some foam mounting tape.

We would LOVE for you to play along with us!  I bet you’ll come up with some fabulous uses for these colors!

Now here are some wonderful creations from the incredible design team for your inspiration.

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Jodi Collins

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Cheiron Brandon, March 2018 Guest Designer

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Thanks so much for dropping by!

SUPPLIES:

 

Flora & Fauna Mermaid Love Shop here: EH	SSS Wonky Rectangles dies Shop here: SSS	Distress ink pad Abandoned Coral Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Versafine Onyx Black ink Shop here: EH | SSS
Distress Watercolor Cardstock Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Yasutomo water brush Shop here: EH | SSS	ZIG Clean Color Brush set (48) Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Neenah Desert Storm cardstock Shop here: EH | SSS
SU cardstock Shop here: SHOP	1/16" foam mounting tape Shop here: SHOP	Big Shot die cutting machine Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	MISTI Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
Scor-Buddy Mini Shop here: EH | SSS

Too Cool For School - Color Throwdown #477

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Hey, y’all!

It’s time for the latest and greatest Color Throwdown challenge!  This week Lori has chosen a fresh and fun color combo of Aqua, Orange, and Grey.

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Although the inspiration photo shows snowmen (love those quilted place settings!), I decided that these colors would be best used for an ocean scene!  Bet you would never have guessed that!

I couldn’t wait to use this super cute whale from the Essentials by Ellen new S’Whale stamp set.  Fabulous design from Miss Julie Ebersole!!  And perfect for a male birthday card!

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I simply sponged Distress Oxide Peacock Feathers onto some watercolor cardstock, spritzed it with water, then stamped the waves and little fish.  I used a Copic multiliner pen to line the bottom of each fish to make them stand out a little more. The panel was die cut with the Wonky Rectangles die, then I sponged on some sky in Tumbled Glass Distress ink.

The whale was also stamped onto watercolor cardstock and painted with Zig Clean Color pens in light gray and blue gray.  I fussy cut him since the matching dies were out of stock when I ordered.

So now it’s your turn to play along with us!  Check out all the details at the CTD blog and get a great view of some super inspiring creations right here:

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Jodi Collins

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Debra James, January 2018 Guest Designer

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Thank y’all so much for stopping by today!

SUPPLIES:

 

EH S'Whale stamp set Shop here: EH	SSS Wonky Rectangles dies Shop here: SSS	Distress ink pad Spiced Marmalade Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Distress ink pad Tumbled Glass Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
Distress oxide inks, Bundle 2 Shop here: SSS | AZ | SB	Versafine Onyx Black ink Shop here: EH | SSS	Versafine Smokey Gray ink Shop here: EH | SSS	Distress Watercolor Cardstock Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
Yasutomo water brush Shop here: EH | SSS	ZIG Clean Color Brush set (48) Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	WPlus9 Dove Grey cardstock Shop here: SHOP	Copic multiliner pens Shop here: EH
Ranger Distress Sprayer Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Ranger mini blending tools Shop here: SSS | SB	Scor-Buddy Mini Shop here: EH | SSS	Nuvo Jewel Drops - Sea Breeze Shop here: SSS | SB
1/16" foam mounting tape Shop here: SHOP	Big Shot die cutting machine Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	MISTI Shop here: EH | SSS | SB

Hello Dearest Friend - Color Throwdown #471

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Happy Wednesday, peeps!  The latest Color Throwdown challenge is up and we’re just waiting for you to play along!

Here are the elegant colors that Amy Rysavy has chosen for us – Black, Grey, Gold, and White.

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I wanted my card to be simple and elegant as well.  I chose to color the Altenew Sketchy Floral image.

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I was going to use watercolor pencils but then decided to try out some acrylic paints on my cardstock.  I used a tiny (size 0) brush and some white and metallic gold paints – linked below in the supply list.  I also used No.091 Light Gray Zig Clean Color real brush for some shading. 

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So, are you ready to play along?  Check out the challenge details at the CTD blog and check out the gorgeous inspiration from the awesome design team:

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Jodi Collins

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Kelly Lunceford, November 2017 Guest Designer

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Thank you so much for dropping by today!  I hope the rest of your week is fabulous!

SUPPLIES:

 

Altenew Sketchy Floral Shop here: SSS	Folk Art Wicker White acrylic paint Shop here: SHOP	MS Metallic gold acrylic paint Shop here: SHOP	Versafine Onyx Black ink Shop here: EH | SSS
Ranger Artist Brush Set Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	ZIG Clean Color Brush set (48) Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	PTI white cardstock Shop here: SHOP	SU cardstock Shop here: SHOP
WPlus9 Dove Grey cardstock Shop here: SHOP	Faber-Castell Black artist pen Shop here: SSS | SB	Ranger Heat-It tool Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Ranger Embossing Powder Clear Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
MISTI Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Scor-Buddy Mini Shop here: EH | SSS

Power Poppy Raspberries!

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Hey there, y’all!

I know I don’t usually post on a Sunday, but I just had to pop in and post a card I made using the new Raspberry digital image from the brand new Power Poppy Cherries and Berries release!  Isn’t it great?

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And I used the colors from the new Hues to Use challenge at the Power Poppy blog. 

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So finally, here’s my card:

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I printed it (after rotating it a little) onto some Bristol Smooth Surface paper and watercolored with Gansai Tambi colors as well as a couple of Zig Clean Color pens .  After a little creative cutting, I popped it up over some coordinating cardstock and added some Nuvo Jewel Drops in Key Lime and some highlights with a white gel pen.

Please try to play along in the Hues to Use challenge  with us!  Be sure to check out the beautiful cards from Christine and the guest this time, Essie Swartz.

Thank you so much for stopping by!

SUPPLIES:

 

Power Poppy Cherries and Berries Shop here: SHOP	Bristol Smooth Surface Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolors (36) Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Ranger Artist Brush Set Shop here: EH | SSS | SB
Yasutomo water brush Shop here: EH | SSS	ZIG Clean Color Brush set (48) Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	PTI Limeade Ice Shop here: SHOP	White gel pens Shop here: SSS
Nuvo Jewel Drops - Key Lime Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	1/16" foam mounting tape Shop here: SHOP

More Crazy Talk - Color Throwdown #455

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Here we go again, folks!  It’s time for another awesome color combo from the girls at the Color Throwdown!  This week it’s Jodi’s turn to hostess and she’s chosen this yummy, soft color palette for us: Light Pink, Lavender, Aqua, and White.

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I was on a roll when I pulled out the Crazy Talk for last week.  I just couldn’t stop myself, so I created yet another birthday card, but this time I used the Crazy Birds with it.  Here’s my card:

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Why not use pastel, ice creamy colors on a bird??  I adore his expression!

So will you play along with us, please?  We love to see your creations each week!

Also, check out the beautiful inspiration from the design team here:

Amy Rohl

Amy Rysavy

Barbara Anders

Broni Holcombe --> You are here!

Jodi Collins

Lisa Henke

Lori Tecler

Lynn Put

Vickie Zimmer

Wanda Cullen

Sheri Gilson, August 2017 Guest Designer

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That’s it for me today!  Thanks so much for dropping by!

SUPPLIES:

 

Tim Holtz Bird Crazy Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Tim Holtz Crazy Talk Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	SSS Wonky Rectangles dies Shop here: SSS	Versafine Onyx Black ink Shop here: EH | SSS
Distress Watercolor Cardstock Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Yasutomo water brush Shop here: EH | SSS	ZIG Clean Color Brush set (48) Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	Nuvo Jewel Drops - Sea Breeze Shop here: SSS | SB
Twinery - Lilac Shop here: SHOP	Big Shot die cutting machine Shop here: EH | SSS | SB	MISTI Shop here: EH | SSS | SB