Hero Arts challenge this month was to use distress inks in the form of painting. My first card, which can be found here, was painted after I had stamped the image. With this card I brought the paintbrush with diluted distress inks directly to the stamp and then stamped on paper to get a watercolor look. Same technique, different application. I printed out a postcard image from The Graphic's Fairy and did some machine sewing around my panel.
I have seen a lot of gingham lately and I really love that, but I wanted some darker colors. Luckily I found a link here, where I found denim blue and a brown color which I really like.
Have a great week!
Beautiful card, Jacqueline! Love that bird stamp! Great coloring with the distress inks.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice Sunday, Petra
Love that brown gingham! And your combining that bird collage with the postcard is wonderful! Glad you're feeling better, my friend!
ReplyDeleteGood morning Jacqueline!
ReplyDeleteI forgot that you could not go out in the sun until after 5pm!
Another great card! I like your watercolor technique.
Hope today is a nice, relaxing one for you....
Hugs...
I'm glad you're feeling well, Jacqueline! This card is just beautiful! You are so good at layering stamps! Have a restful day!
ReplyDeleteWow! I am in awe of the gorgeous cards you have been creating! I was away on vacation for a week and missed you so. :) I'm glad to hear you are getting a bit better - so sorry for the very difficult time you have been enduring. I admire you - both your artistic talent and your faith and strength. Thinking of you and wishing you all the best.:) Jean
ReplyDeleteHi Jacqueline, yet another beautiful piece !
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Beautiful Jacqueline! I love how you added the gingham background! Beautiful coloring! Take it easy today!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card... Love the layering of the images.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear you're feeling a little better today my dear!
ReplyDeleteYour gorgeous card radiates such love and warm feelings. Enough (and more!) to show how strong you are during these difficult times.
Sending happy wishes as ever, Rx ;)
Such a wonderful mix of colors on your collage, I think the red really contrasts well with the lighter colors!
ReplyDeleteOh my .... this is so beautiful ... I love anything with postcards and birds ... and this makes me sigh ... wonderful job ...
ReplyDeleteYou're so good at stamping Jacqueline, can't stress that enough! Your bird collage is GORGEOUS, and those vintage colours you've used absolutely perfect for this card, love that gingham background, too. Cheers, Ira
ReplyDeleteWonderful creation Jacqueline, Glad you are a little better, just remember 'one day at a time' and you will cope with what your body will throw at you, keep that smile Jacqueline as it is a lovely one.
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Lovely card! Have a good start to your week!
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful.. I have to agree with you that gingham looks great..
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear you were feeling better..
Hugs, Linda
What a beautiful card. Great technique. I've never tried it that way before ~ will give it a go. Love that dark gingham Thanks for the link
ReplyDeleteBrown and blue are a classic combo and it looks gorgeous on your card. That brown gingham paper is the perfect background and your stamping skills are a-m-a-z-i-n-g.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous to look and I love the addition of the little red gems!
I hope you are feeling a bit better today....
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I, like you, am drawn to gingham. Your brown gingham background here really brings out the lovely stamping you did. Of course, the blue flowers popped out are just the right touch!
ReplyDeleteOH, this is a beautiful card. I love the gingham and the watercolor look. Such pretty colors you used.
ReplyDeletegreat card, Jaqueline.sending smiles!!!!Franziska
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, aI too love the brown gingham - really makes a statement. Thank you for the terrific link :o)
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