Saturday 4 January 2014

One Layer Thanks


Happy Saturday!  Let the crafting time begin.  Today I am playing along with the Inspiration Challenge  at Splitcoast based on a Pinterest board.  Pinterest has so many inspiring and wonderfully done boards; I don't know why I don't have one?  (inspiration photo below)  I also wanted to add a card to our 
NEW OLW (one layer card) blog.  
This card came together easily by first masking the main area so I could sponge it with Distress inks in Ripe Persimmon and Squeezed Lemonade.  I love the warm glow especially on such a cold, wintery day.  While leaving the mask in place, I inked my flower stamp by colouring on it with Memento markers then spraying with water before stamping to give a watercoloured look.  I added the doodled lines then stamped the sentiment.
I so appreciate that you came by for a visit.  Have a great weekend.

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19 comments:

Ardyth said...

oh WOW! This glows on my monitor - it's so warm and bright and gorgeous!

Susie said...

So fabulous!!!

Susan Raihala said...

LOVE the warm and happy colors, Karen! Your card warms me up on this cold day! You rock!

sandie said...

The colours are so warming and the yellow in the middle shines through. Love the doodle around the masked area x

Heartwarmers from Vicki said...

Very pretty! Love the watercolor look!

Amy McCue said...

Gorgeous!!!

Beach Girl 115 said...

I love your card's gorgeous colors! Thanks for sharing how you did it.

Davi said...

A stunning watercolor effect Karen! the colors and pretty flower image are really beautiful! The doodling around it is a perfect complement ;)

Vicki Dutcher said...

You have the spritzing of stamps down to a science! This is a beautiful inspired card~ LOVE the new challenge blog :)

Cat Craig said...

Beautiful. Looking forward to trying some one layer cards when I return from the holidays.

Meg said...

Wow this is gorgeous! It looks illuminated. You have done a wonderful job.

Loll said...

Gorgeous Karen. I love these bright and fun colors ... and your watercolor flowers are always so amazing! Loll xx

Gabby said...

Wonderfully inspired card, Karen! Love the way you brought in the colors and flowers. :)

Jackie Rockwell said...

So BEAUTIFUL and dreamy . . . LOVE it!

Unknown said...

This card is so pretty! Love the doodle boarder ...

Doris said...

Beauriful use of color. Love it!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card - as always on your blog!
What is the flower stamp called (who made it?)?
Kara

Anita in France said...

Simply gorgeous, Karen ... fabulous warm colours (in all this chill!) ... I love the way it glows! Anita :)

Sarah Ashley Posch said...

I love the watercolor look.