Howdy! It's time for one of my favorite things! The Papertrey Ink Customer Blog Hop! Yeah! I missed last month's hop because I was so busy and never got the time to make a project. So, this month I am all over it! I instantly loved the inspiration image and the pretty colors (see photo below). And, this truly was a color 'challenge' for me – combining lots of colors that I don't normally put together. This hop gave me the perfect chance to use the gorgeous Make It Market Kit with the watercolor roses stamps. OOH LA LA.
I have a dear friend who celebrated a work anniversary this week and I made this card for her because I knew she would love the colors, and she is so feminine – like a pretty rose – herself. I gave it to her yesterday!
Here's my card:
I stamped the flowers with distress inks directly onto watercolor paper. These stamps come in layers so it's perfect to combine different shades. After I stamped the images I went back with a wet paint brush and gently blurred the ink to give a true watercolor effect. I made all different sizes of flowers and leaves. The big flower is the bottom layer directly onto the paper.
Here's a side view of the card…
And, here is the GORGEOUS inspiration image! Love the blue and grey contrasted with the pretty pinks… This picture is so happy!
And here is the color recipe I used….
Another close up of the flowers so you can see the inks…
The friends sentiment die is also from Papertrey Ink and I cut it from a pretty matching pink shade. And, lastly I put on some rainstones!
Here is the inside of the card – I had to make that pretty too! One tiny little rose in the corner to finish it all off!
I have a giant (I mean GIANT) stash of envelopes in my craft room…and I found one in the perfect matching color!
Hop on over to Papertrey Ink and see the rest of the cards people made today – and you have all day to enter your own card! Have a most blessed day everybody! XOXO
Comments
18 responses to “Papertrey Ink Blog Hop for September – Autumn Roses!”
Rain stones? These are new to me– very pretty.
We’ve had over an inch of rain since 2am. Listened to it all night long. Maybe fall will soon be here.
Oh, this is gorgeous! Why do I not have that friends die in my collection? I love how you used it with those gorgeous flowers!
Wow! I love how you used the colour inspiration from the photo. Totally stunning card.
Awesome card! Your friend will be thrilled, I am sure!!
Great take on the photo love that you added some love to the inside too!
This is absolutely beautiful, Wanda! Love the watercolor look for your flowers and how you arrange them on your card front. So pretty!
Pretty card! I really love the colors.
Your card is so PRETTY! I bet your friend LOVED it!!!
Have a GREAT day!
Happy Hopping! 🙂
Lovely roses – perfect for this color palette!
Love the roses. What a lovely card.
Very pretty Wanda! I love both the inside and the outside!
Beautiful card for the hop Wanda!
Very pretty! I love these colours!
Gorgeous card, Wanda! That color combo is SO pretty, and I just LOVE your watercolor flowers! They look amazing!
Gorgeous card Wanda!
Love these blooms and the color choices are spectacular!! So soft and so beautiful!! It is very lovely on the inside and so sweetly done!!
That bright blue with the pinks make this a definitely winner.
Thank you for the beautiful card. I’m glad you were able to come to my work celebration. You were there for me since the beginning of my career. Big hugs to you girlfriend. I’m glad to have a special friend in my life. Love you.