Hello. Thank you for the lovely comments left on my blog, I really appreciate it. It has been an exciting week with new craft products arriving.
I was just getting my new Windsor and Newton watercolour set wet when the postman knocked. I suspect our postman thinks I am a little bit nuts. The Swiss are quite conservative, so my running towards the postman waving, cheering and whooping is usually met with looks of confusion and sometimes fear. It’s nice to arrive to applause and cheering, right?
With my new goodies unpacked, photographed and, (of course), shared on social media, I began to make stuff.
I used the heart stamp from the new Tim Holtz watercolor stamp set. I applied fired brick distress ink to the stamp, misted with water and stamped onto distress watercolor cardstock. I love that this watercolor cardstock has a smooth and dimpled side. Stamping on the smooth side gives you a cleaner stamped image, but for the background I prefered the dimpled effect.
By changing the greeting inside the card, this could be used for Valentines, engagement, Mother’s Day, birthday or just a notecard.
Thank you for taking time to look at my card and check out the following online challenges.
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge – H is for… (HOLTZ)
Inspiration Emporium Monthly Challenge – February
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supplies: tim holtz; surfaces (distress watercolor cardstock)/distress ink (antique linen, fired brick, vintage photo, walnut stain)/stamps (#47 dance card, #217 watercolor, #218 handwritten thoughts)/tools (water mister, blending tool, paper distresser)
other: windsor and newton watercolors/glossy accents/sewing machine/crystal gem
Tim really has outdone himself this time with his gorgeous new releases – I am not surprised that you were so delighted to see the postman! Your card is stunning, I love how you stamped onto the dimpled side, it creates some wonderful texture. Anne x
I totally agree Anne. Tim’s CHA 2015 releases are wonderful and the buzz around the 12 months of distress is electric. Thanks for always leaving such lovely comments. 🙂 x
Apologies, I forgot to thank you for joining in at Inspiration Journal! Anne x
Love, love…LOVE this card, Zoe ~ it’s just stunning and so beautifully coloured! Enjoy all those goodies, I’m still waiting for the majority of mine to arrive but will be stalking the postman until they do! 😉
Thank you for sharing your project and for joining us over on the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog! 🙂 xx
Thanks Emma! I hope your goodies arrive soon. It’s like Christmas in February. 😉
Such a great take on the “H” challenge! Thanks so much for joining us at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog! – Ashli 🙂
Thank you for your kind comment and for running these great challenges. 🙂
LOVE what you created and so happy you shared it with us at the Inspiration Journal! Looking forward to seeing more Projects -those new goodies look awesome!!!
Thanks for taking the time to leave me a comment Karin. I’m really enjoying joining in. 🙂