Simply Sketched Birthday
Friday, June 7, 2013 at 2:30 AM 
Today's CAS (Clean and Simple) card was inspired by two things: firstly, my promise to a fellow Pal that I would step up and try my hand at watercoloring; and secondly by a delightful layout sketch over at Create with Connie and Mary.
Why does trying something new always feel like such a challenge? My personal excuse is that I am self-taught. I have been to exactly TWO group stamping experiences in my lifetime. Everything I have learned, I have learned by visual aid, either picture tutorials or online videos. Thank heavens there are demonstrators out there who share their knowledge! So, back to my card...trying new things takes me out of my comfort zone and requires that I research each new technique before trying it. Add to that serious issues with perfection and it's a wonder I try anything new at all!
Honestly, this was so easy I can't believe how much I built it up! I stamped the image with Staz-On Ink, then dabbed a Blender Pen directly onto my Pink Pirouette Classic Ink Pad, scribbled away just a bit of the color onto scratch paper, and added ink to the image. Ink and Repeat. Then with the same technique I added a bit of Crumb Cake ink to the stems. That's it! So ezpeasy!
The color scheme here was chosen from my Color Coach: Crumb Cake, Pool Party, and Pink Pirouette. How dainty and pretty and a perfect compliment to the delicate images in Stampin' Up!'s new hostess set Simply Sketched and this pattern from the Quatrefancy Specialty Designer Series Paper.
Jewelry? Of course! I tried VERY hard to add some ribbon but it just seemed to overpower the layout so I opted to leave it off and add some Candy Dots instead. I knew I loved them at first sight but tonight when I realized I had a Candy Dot in EVERY SHADE, my love for them notched up even higher. And all for $5.95 per color family! What a deal I tell you!
Today's project took about 15 minutes to complete, next time it will take less since I won't be so nervous to watercolor!
I hope I have inspired you to try something new and thank you to Windy for inspiring me!
Stampin Supplies:
Stamps: Simply Sketched (Hostess)
Paper: Crumb Cake (120953), Pink Pirouette (111351), Whisper White (100730) Cardstock; Quatrefancy Specialty Designer Series Paper (130141)
Ink: Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad (101406); Crumb Cake (126975), Pink Pirouette (126956) Classic Stampin' Pad
Tools: Stampin' Trimmer (126889), Blender Pen (102845), Scallop Oval Punch (119856), Large Oval Punch (119855)
Embellishments: Subtles Candy Dots (130933)
Thanks for stopping by!
Reader Comments (8)
Love it Shannon !! Nice and soft and pretty !
Hugs Frenchie
You make beautiful cards Shannon and I am so glad you are diving into watercoloring... I love to do it but not often enough! I love the softness of this card and the watercoloring. Thanks for sharing!
This would make a great workshop card. So nice, clean & simple! Thanks for playing Create with Connie & Mary this week!
This is so soft and pretty! Love the candy dots! Beautiful clean and simple card! Thanks for playing the challenge at Create with Connie and Mary!
Your colors are just so soft and pretty! I love the little touches of color on your flower..PERFECT! Thanks for playing along this week in the Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge!
Gorgeous card! The beautiful soft colors on this card are perfect for that flower. So glad you joined us for the sketch challenge this week at Create with Connie and Mary!
Gorgeous card! The beautiful soft colors on this card are perfect for that flower. So glad you joined us for the sketch challenge this week at Create with Connie and Mary!
Good for you for challenging yourself to try a new technique, and you did a great job with it! Many techniques aren't near as daunting as they seem once you try it, and that's how most of us learned! I love the beautiful delicate colors and softness of your card! Thanks for joining us for the sketch challenge this week at Create with Connie and Mary!