Friday, May 16, 2014

Reverse Confetti May Color Challenge

It's the 16th of the month and that means it's time for a new Color Challenge with Reverse Confetti.  This month is a stunning color combo and inspiration photo. You'll for sure want to come play along. 



SO I have almost made a different card for this month's challenge 3 times. I don't know why I am so nervous to share this card with you all. I do love it and am so proud of myself for trying something new. If you have been by my blog for the past few weeks then you know I've been busy with the Watercoloring for Card Makers class. 

I tried my hand at some faux hand painting by using stamps. I created a pretty floral arrangement  by coloring my Petals 'n Posies stamps with my Distress Markers, stamping each image, and then going in with a detail paint brush and water, I soften the lines and add more color and depth.



 It was a slow process and I find I don't always have the patience it takes to water color. Waiting for each color layer to dry is HARD for me. I like to speed things up with my heat gun.  

Here is a closer look at some of the details. I used the newly released You Make Me Smile stamp set for my sentiment. I used Walnut Stain distress ink and then spritzed it with some water to give it a watercolored look. 


I added touches of pretty with a tiny scalloped layer from the Double Edge Scallop border Confetti Cut.  I added some color splatters with my paint brush and tiny sequins for the finishing touches. 




Here is the challenge graphic. 

  • The color link list will be open from the 16th until noon CST on the 29th. The color challenge graphic will be posted in the sidebar and you will be able to click on it to get to that month’s challenge post with the link list during this time.
  • Reverse Confetti stamps are required to win.  This is a way we get to thank our customers for using our stamps.  Anyone is welcome to play, though!
  • You may enter as many times as you wish.
  • There will be a winner each month and that person will receive a $20 gift certificate to the Reverse Confetti store and claim the title of ‘Fetti Fave. The winner of Color Challenge will be posted on the Reverse Confetti blog on the 30th of this month.












Happy Friday!

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6 comments:

  1. Beautiful!!! Oh...so love the watercolor Lisa :)

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  2. Lisa, it turned out beautiful! I love the look!

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  3. Oh, this is beautiful, Lisa! Fabulous take on the Colour Challenge!

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  4. you're rocking all of the new techniques, Lisa! this is fabulous!

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  5. This is so pretty Lisa, love your faux hand painting is so fabulous!

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  6. Oh Lisa--- you nailed this color story! LOOOOOOOOOOOVE those flowers and how you've used markers/watercoloring! I really need to start those classes-- I'm still on day 1! LOL!

    FAB card as always <3

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