Lexi has challenged us this week to create a watercolor project using a die cut stencil. I do NOT do watercolor. It's beautiful and different and I've always admired it from afar but it's not for me. Every time I've given it a shot, my colors look muddy or the paper warps. I've tried less water and the brush seems to fray the paper. And yes, that's when using watercolor paper. I look at Lexi's beautiful cards and think, how did she get her cardstock so flat and those colors to shine so lovely? But when it comes to watercolor, I already know the answer. It's just me. And I am OK with that. That said, I am always up for a challenge. So, here we go.
I chose to use a Spellbinders Lattice die to create a watercolor background in yellow and orange. Don't forget to check out Lexi's tutorial to learn to use your dies as a stencil.
See how those little lattice squares are not so perfect? Um, again, ALL me.
I just love a button as a flower center. There's no rhyme or reason to it but it always makes me smile. I love the little things in life that do that.
Thanks for looking!
Supplies
PTI: Tag Sale # 3 , Canyon Clay Vintage Button, Mini Blooms sentiment
My Favorite Things: Fringe Circle Die
Sizzix: Branch with Leaves Die
I am a huge fan of Papertrey Ink MIM as well! It's always fun! Love your watercolor background on This beautiful tag! The colors look great !
ReplyDeletei love the outcome!! the imperfection of watercolor is totally one of it's charms. as for my flat panels - lots of adhesive!!! and heat drying from both the front and the back helps, too. thanks for playing!
ReplyDeleteLove your watercolor background! You did great job....please give watercolor another try and time to do it...its not suppose to be perfect...and i think it goes great with vintagey, a way to get the paper flat...after it dries..put it through cuttlebug..without a folder or file in it...helps make the paper flat....try watercoloring again please!
ReplyDeleteYou've done well! The colors are cheery and fun, and I, too, love buttons in flowers! You and I must try water coloring more often.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your happy little tag...it makes me smile too! :0)
ReplyDeleteSweet! And your watercolor stenciled bg is wonderful! You did a great job with the colors too!
ReplyDeleteWonderful fun background colors and design.
ReplyDeleteHugs Diane
This is fabulous tag! Love the background and button accenting!
ReplyDeleteHi. I'd love to see you useing watercolors more often! I think the look they creaty would work well with your personal style! Super fun tag here with lovely colors!
ReplyDeleteYour tag is perfectly sweet! I love the watercolored background and think you did a fabulous job! The flower with the button center is a perfect finishing touch!
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