Greetings! Hello my crafty pals! How are you doing this week so far? I hope you're doing great! I have been laying low in my craft cave and quietly working on some really fun things to share with you! I had something happen recently with a friend and it really shook me to my core. I'm processing that out and trying to make sense of what happened and just generally feeling kind of down and very sad. So the best medicine for me today is time with Buddy, time on Facebook chat with my dear friend HS, and time in the studio. Those things heal my heart and keep me going. It's been a long time since I was knocked for a loop like this. I'm looking to God and completely trusting in HIS plan and knowing I just have to keep walking… His plans for me are far greater than my mere dreams anyway. There are lessons in every situation. So if you have time, stop and send me a virtual hug and I'll do the same for you!
I felt like watercoloring something and it is close to Valentine's Day and all, so I thought I would watercolor some pretty pink roses with my Zig Markers! I used the beautiful Simon Says Stamp Roses for You stamp set and shades of pinks, greens and red to create a sweet greeting. You know what they say, right? A card is a hug with a fold in the middle! I started with an A2 card base made from Fog Cardstock, which is a beautiful soft gray. Then I die cut a Stitched Rectangle out of Prima Watercolor Paper (This is my go-to watercolor paper recently).
I used three of the circle roses stamps from the stamp set, and two of the leaves stamps from that same stamp set. I randomly stamped them in clear embossing ink and then heat embossed with white embossing powder. All of my stamping was done on watercolor paper. Kept it really informal and loose. No plan for this part. After I heat embossed the main part, on a separate piece of paper I heat embossed the big heart from the stamp set and die cut it out.
I used my Zig Clean Color Brush Markers, a tiny paint brush, and lots of water to color in all the roses using two shades of pink. I colored the leaves with a pretty lime green Zig and a touch of blue. For the background I used a beautiful soft sky blue Zig Marker. Of course, the big heart was saturated with ink from a red Zig Marker. Once I was done coloring, I gave it all a blast from my heat tool to dry everything. They I went back with some pink ink and made my splatters! (I love splatters!)
I die cut the Simon Says Stamp Hugs die out of rich gold cardstock. Then I layered the heart onto the floral background with foam tape. The hugs die is glued down with some glossy accents. Use your tweezers! LOL. I added a few Pretty Pink Posh Droplets for a nice effect.
I gently curved up the top parts of the heart to make it a bit more dimensional. I love that pop of color on there!
Okay, so there are some hugs for you today! Thank you for coming by to see me and see what I'm creating! Today (the 31st) is the last day to enter my month long January prize drawing. CLICK HERE for all the details! I will draw the winner and email them tomorrow. Thanks to everyone who participated in this! On Saturday I have a retro fun project on the Simon Says Stamp blog, and then on Sunday I have a BIG announcement right here on my blog. Hope to see you around this week. Hugs. XOXO
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21 responses to “Watercolor roses and gold hugs!”
Your card is awesome, beautiful & anyone would love to receive it! Sorry to read of your friend difficulties/ heartache, seems like it knows no age but hope it gets resolved or at least you feel better soon
Praying for you and sending hugs – life is hard but His strength will see you through. Blessings and hugs! 🤗
What a beautiful card!!! Created by lovely you!!
Holding you gently in my heart during this challenging time…
Sending BIG squishy hugs and prayers.
XoXoX,
Jeanette
Wanda I am sending SOOOOO Many HUGE Hugs to you my dearest friend!!
So sad you are so hurt…so wished people would be nice… kind ..gentle and loving to each other..!
SO hope your heart will be soon healed again…!
So much love speaks from your card..you are such a sweet loving person….and that’s why they are able to hurt you so bad…
MUCH love,
Holly XOXOXO
Your card is just beautiful. I wish you peace and understanding. Hugs.
This is lovely, Wanda! I’m always inspired looking at ways to use stamp sets I already have.
Big hugs to you, crafty friend. <3
So sorry that this has happened. Keep moving forward and keep doing the wonderful work you do. You are an inspiration!!
XOXO
Consider yourself hugged my friend. I know the feeling. My oldest brother is passing. He was diagnosed with cancer about a month ago with no hope. Only 78 and it has me very sad… My third sib with some form of cancer. Your card is really beautiful and made me smile. Looking forward to your post this weekend. Keep your spirits up, God will lead you.
I’m sending big hugs & a wish for all to work out with your friend. Your card is truly beautiful. A bit of stamping really does help when your heart is hurting.
Adore this card! The colors are perfect! When I look at it- just makes me happy!
Sending you hugs and a prayer for guidance and healing.
Oh my gosh Wanda, that is so pretty!
Love love this card! I have this set and am going to copy this idea!!
Hugs and prayers! Look to Him we can know He is the ONE to count on.
Julie L, GA
Many hugs to you, Wanda! Trusting in God is the first step to healing. 🙂
Your card is gorgeous! Love the bright & soft color palette.
Hope you have a beautiful day!
Beautiful watercoloring. Would love to know more about Prima paper…why is it your favorite?
Sending hugs. You already know I support you ❤
I love your card! It’s so bright and cheery. I am sending you lots of big hugs!
Aww, Wanda. You know, your blog is a very happy place. It just smiles….and to hear you are feeling down at the moment is so sad. Chin up. You will weather this storm. Enjoy Buddy’s company and keep creating.
hope you feel better and sending you hugs
Your card is so soft & pretty. You made a hug for all of us & you are receiving a million hugs back. This too shall pass. Hugs!
So sorry to hear that you are hurting, Wanda. You can give it to God for Him to handle. And pray for that person. It could be they are lashing out on you because they are hurting. It is difficult to take hurt and pain especially when it’s not deserving. I’ve been dealing with this with certain family members. Anyways, I hope things get better for you and that you get understanding and peace. You’re card is so lovely with the water colored flowers, heart, and gold sentiment. Take care, hugs!
This is one of my favorite sets from SSS! It’s a beautiful card and I’m sending Hugs right back to you!