Here we are at another Grungy Monday! Can you believe May is almost gone??? Yikes! Where DOES the time go?
You can check out the details of the challenge over at Linda's blog HERE.
The challenge for this week is from Tim's September '08 Technique Challenge, which is, using the watercolor technique with dye inks.
I like this technique, and I also like using actual watercolor paper. I've done it on other cardstock, but I really like the result with watercolor paper.
I used one of my fave Tim stamp sets, Fairytale Frenzy. I used Lettuce, Pool, Butterscotch and Terra Cotta Adirondack dye inks. I did add some script in a light gray color just for interest around the edge, but I'm not sure how interesting it is. lol.
I could have added some embellishments, I guess, but quite frankly, I don't think this technique needs much embellishing. That's just me, though. Maybe I'm just stuck in one of my "simple" ruts. Dunno.
Thanks for stopping by...and many thanks to Linda for hosting this challenge, it's been great to revisit some tried and true techniques! Be sure to go check out the other awesome entries!
33 watcha thinkin'?:
I think this is FAB. Love the script - it looks fantastic, and interesting. Wonder if I have a grey inkpad.... lol! This is such a cool technique (as we know!) and it looks awesome on those butterflies. Had another visit to my EWV entry 13 from THE WV herself!! (boast, boast)
Beautiful card. I agree about not adding any further embellishments. This technique is just so lovely as it is.
Marilyn
Lori, your card is so pretty! I love the ink colors you used and I also LOVE Tim's Fairytale Frenzy stamp sets... beautifully done (as per your usual)! <3 Candy
Love it. No I don't think it needs embellishments. I feel the same way about this technique. I think I should put embellishments on it but in the end it just doesn't need it. Great job Lori.
Beautiful colours .. made me smile
Sue :)
Beautiful Lori! xo
I like simple! It's beautiful!
Love your beautiful card, those butterflies are gorgeous.
Sue :)
just simply......stunning xx
lovely! And I may just have to case this for a card I need to send very, very soon.
Perfect stamps for this technique Lori! I love it and I agree, I didn't embellish mine at all either.
The colors are rich & vibrant, just beautiful. And the text IS a nice addition. Lovely card.
Debbie C
This one totally popped right out of the page at me, i just love it xx
Well, I'm thinkin' it's a luuurvely work of art. great colours, that green is just amazing, love the subtle differences in tones!
Sarah (at 49 on GM)
Gorgeous! NO embellishments needed. I have to have that butterfly. Everyone is using it. Your choice of colors were perfet
Lori, its simply a lovely work of ART...love it! Diann
Thinkin it's cool love the back ground too!
love Dawn xx
Beautiful!! Love the different colored butterflies and script on the background. I agree wouldn't embellish it with anything, looks great the way it is! Great job Lori!!
Wow! this is just gorgeous Lori! It looks like a painting.
This is just beautiful, Lori. Love all your colors and those butterflies are to die for!
sublîme Y love jolies couleurs
biz sylvie
This is a real eyecatcher Lori, love the butterscotch/terra contrasting against the greens/blues.
I agree! I think this really does speak for itself without embellishment. I love the balance and placement and the color combo
Lori, this is gorgeous! It has a real vintage feel to it (by that, I mean it reminds me of the sweet greeting cards from when I was a kid) and the watercolor stamping is utter perfection! I agree-- this doesn't need any embellishments. The colors and design stand on their own and make an awesome statement.
I have no idea where the time has gone, but I sure wish it would take our cold, lousy weather with it!
Beautiful!!!
This is gorgeous.
Absolutely beautiful & perfect! I love it! xx
This is really gorgeous Lori. Am I wrong or are you moving towards brighter colours in your work?????
Hmmm????
GORGEOUS work! You are completely correct: Absolutely no embellishment necessary!
love the light colors--I must try this one too!
Another absolute beauty! Lovin' these gorgeous bright colors - perfect for summer!
This is gorgeous - I love the colors and the technique!
So pretty Lori, like a breath of fresh spring air!
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