There's a new challenge at CAS Watercolour.
Our talented and so sweet Marcia is hosting the challenge this month.
I bought this stamp over a year ago to do a card for DH.
It seemed perfect for this challenge and for a Valentine or
anniversary card for him too.
It was tricky coloring the design without turning the swans pink!
I have a love/hate relationship with red!
It turned out fine and I think he'll like it.
I colored the design with Distress Ink smooshed on a palette and picked up
with a damp waterbrush. The rest of it is just plain stamping.
Check out the awesome inspiration by our Design Team and
special Guest Designer Michele (I Card Everyone).
Then I hope you'll join us at
CAS Watercolour.
Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.
Enjoy!
Card Recipe
Stamps: Swans H1022 (IO), Happy Snippets (PB)
Ink: Versafine Smokey Gray, Barn Door (DI)
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 400 series), Basic Black
Other:
The swans with their necks forming a heart are particularly relevant for a valentine Bonnie, and classically elegant in black and white with just the flower behind the birds in red. A gorgeous card. x
ReplyDeleteTurned out perfectly - what a stunner, Jo x
ReplyDeleteThe stamped image is so romantic and your card is classy and wonderful Bonnie and so very eye catching x.
ReplyDeleteLove this stamp and every time I see something you did I find myself shopping. This is fantastic and love just the hint of color on it. I may need to do this for John for next year!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful annivesary card for Bruce! I love the rustic look of the background and swans. The red really pops. I know what you mean, red is the colour that always seems to land where it shouldn't. xx
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS!!!
ReplyDeletelynn
What a wonderful symmetrical stamp Bonnie! Perfect for black with a touch of red - wonderful wood grain look - and yes, perfect for a Valentine or birthday for someone you love! xx
ReplyDeleteLove your take on the Red and Black theme Bonnie, that is one fabulous stamp and wonderful for valentine/anniversary card... just gorgeous, hugs Robyn
ReplyDeleteSuch a striking card, Bonnie! I love how the swans create the heart shape and how perfectly you watercolored this card! Absolutely stunning, and I'm sure your hubby is going to love it, too! xx
ReplyDeletesuch a pretty image Bonnie, and the red is perfect on your flower. It's so hard to find a true red, most have pink hues :)
ReplyDeleteYour card is so beautiful for a Valentine or Anniversary card, Bonnie. I love how you colored the flower with red ink using your water brush and left the rest of the image black. The swans make a beautiful heart. TFS my friend. Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteOh Bonnie what a stunner - love it! Well done on not having the red spread anywhere is wasn't supposed to be :)
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Maxine
What a fab stamp Bonnie - and as you say perfect for 'Love' themed cards. Lovely card. x
ReplyDeleteAwesome card! The image is perfect for that challenge!
ReplyDeleteBonnie, this is very romantic card for your DH … and beautiful, too!
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Stunning card Bonnie.
ReplyDeleteFaith x
Great card Bonnie and perfect in red and black. I love it and I am sure your hubby will also, especially since it is handmade by you.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week my friend.
This is the sweetest image with the swans. What a perfect card for hubby for either occasion. The red is so subtle and adds depth. This card is so striking.
ReplyDeleteI hear you about the love/hate relationship with red Bonnie, but your card turned out FABULOUS and I don't even see a hint of pink swans!! The image you used is awesome and definitely makes a wonderful Valentine or anniversary card for hubby! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! :0)
ReplyDeleteWow this is so stunning! Perfect touch of red!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. I love the colors and the image.
ReplyDeleteSo striking and a beautiful image, being perfect for your DH.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular stamping and inking Bonnie. That red is just perfect for this card and in fact for any occasion. Pink swans would be so pretty too.
ReplyDeleteI just love this Bonnie!! Love that stamp, so unique and right up my alley.
ReplyDeletexx Karen
What a beautiful card Bonnie, I am loving that image. Your touch of red just makes this card look so amazing. What a fun challenge, a great color combo for sure! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, and no pink swans so perfect for the Mister!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a romantic and fabulous card for your DH, Bonnie! Love the Beautiful swans with a red flower in the background. Bruce will love this card!
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
Great masculine image for a valentine, Bonnie. I totally understand the red crisis. I have already tried two cards for the challenge and they ended up in the trash. I have another idea so I hope I can get it done in time.
ReplyDeleteYour card has a great symbolism.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful stamp, but I think it's quite difficult to process. Your economical coloring is the perfect solution for him. A wonderful, elegant card.
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