Here's another card from the retreat.
Susan had us doing different watercolor techniques on vellum.
I die cut this iris from vellum and used Zigs to watercolor.
The trick is to use just a damp brush. Too much water makes the vellum curl
out of control!
I used my script embossing folder and a die cut frame that was in the box.
The iris is really purple. My camera is still not cooperating!
I'm taking this over to
ANYTHING GOES: Optional Stamp off the Edge
Enjoy!
Card Recipe
Paper: Vellum, Neenah
Other: Single Iris (PB), Zigs, Rectangle Frame Die (PB?), Large Words EF (Kwan Crafts)
This is stunning !
ReplyDeleteYou've achieved a beautiful depth of colour on the Iris Bonnie. Lovely card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely delicate iris, Bonnie! Just love how you painted it and have it coming through the frame!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Bonnie, my embossing folder is here. I just need to pick it up from Susan :)
ReplyDeleteAfter all the raspberries I've given you over blue, Bonnie, I have to tell you this is my favorite of all Iris colors! lol
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card - and I never tire of that scripty embossing!
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So elegant, Bonnie. So glad I got to see it IRL... it’s just stunning! In awe of how rich and vivid your colouring on vellum is. It pops beautifully against that fabulous script background. Love! xx
ReplyDeleteI love the way you used the iris with the bit of text behind it and the framing! So beautiful! And glad you enjoyed the vellum technique I led!
ReplyDeleteSO very Beautiful Bonnie.
ReplyDeleteFaith x
Gorgeous watercoloring with Zigs over vellum, Bonnie. Love your vibrant colors and how you tucked your pretty iris in and out of the frame. The dry embossed script background was the perfect extra touch. TFS my friend. Hugs....
ReplyDeleteWow, Bonnie! You colored this so beautifully! Love the subtle highlights you achieved. This is such a gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteA CAS beauty. Stunning card Bonnie.
ReplyDeleteLynn
The iris really pops colored in the purple on vellum! Love the script b'grd and how you tucked part of the stem and leaf under the frame.
ReplyDeleteStunning effect on the vellum and one very beautiful CAS card Bonnie x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - I love the way the leaves peek out from under the frame!
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
This brings back such fond memories of Crescent Beach, Bon-Bon! I loved your card there and I love it here! The embossed text background adds so much interest and using a frame to adhere vellum is genius!! Hugs, Dolly
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful. Your vellum iris is so delicate, but bold with colour. Amazing design with the framed script background and your stem tucked through. Great memories of our time together! :) xx
ReplyDeleteThis vellum iris is so precious. The all white framing and dry embossing just uplifts this delicate bloom so beautifully coloured, wow! Love that parts of the die come through the frame. xx
ReplyDeleteYour irises look really amazing. I love their deep purple, it is quite difficult to achieve on the vellum. And thank you for the tip of how to work with vellum.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
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