Hi there. I'm so glad you stopped by!
It's time for a new challenge at Color Hues.
This time sweet Marcia chose these colors for us to use.
I think I got carried away from my usual CAS style.
Sometimes it's fun to try something different.
First I stamped the irises with Antique Linen Distress ink so I could see where I
wanted to color. Then I used my Arteza markers to ink the blooms and stems and used
a damp waterbrush to pull the color into the flowers. I used a combination of markers
direct to paper and swiped on a palette to add shading.
When the coloring was finished and dry, I die cut the piece and added it to a thin
border of yellow and placed on a piece of decorative paper with a light linen print.
You can see a bit of the pattern in the top left corner.
The thin frame was cut twice and I offset them for added interest.
Finally I added some watercolor to a scrap of mixed media and cut the butterflies.
My super talented teammates are sure to inspire you with their fantastic creations
and we are joined this month by my dear friend and equally talented, Nance.
I hope you'll check us out and join in at Color Hues.
The challenge ends May 14th at 9:00 AM EDT.
Card Recipe
Stamps: PAF - Iris (Alt), Sentiment (?)
Ink: Antique Linen, Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore), Neenah Solar White, DSP, Daffodil Delight
Other: Arteza Twi-markers (Periwinkle Blue, Sapphire Blue, Sapphire Yellow, Lemon Yellow, Latte Brown), Stitched Rectangle Die (SSS), Hexagon Frame (?), Butterflies dies (PB)
Enjoy!
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25 comments:
Bonnie, your Irises are just magnificent! They make me wish I had a few dozen in my garden bed! I love each and every one of your layers - and those sweet little flutterbys, too!
=]
Oh, so pretty. That shade of yellow and blue are stunning on the Irises. The watercolor is lovely and the frame is so cool.
Your irises are absolutely GORGEOUS Bonnie!! Your coloring and framing and even the sweet little butterfly all make this a beautiful card my friend. Thanks so much for making my color pairing SHINE!! Hugs. :0)
Lovely design Bonnie, beautiful in shades of blue and yellow.
Liz xx
Beautiful irises, Bonnie, and I love the double frame you gave them.
These yellow and blue irises are beautiful Bonnie and I love the added offset thin white frames and the three sweet little die cut butterflies, and finished with a lovely birthday sentiment. x
Your blue iris is just stunning and the colours look wonderful together xx
Amazing watercolouring of your gorgeous irises, Bonnie! What a great way to use the challenge colours! xx
It's alway fun to step outside of our creative box from time to time and you've nailed this wonderfully layered card, Bonnie! Those yellow iris are beautiful!
A gorgeous card great use of the colours. Our Iris's are out in the garden now. x
Beautiful blue & yellow irises with your great coloring. I love the way you framed them and added the cute little yellow butterflies. Have a great weekend my friend.
Perfection, Bonnie! Gorgeous watercolored irises and a lovely design. You have layers and details yet deliciously uncluttered. I love that you used the DP for back up. Its delicate pattern will never interfere. Of course, the colors, sigh... So beautiful!
Wowzer, this is beautiful! LOVE your coloring, the perfect color choices and your whimsical off-set framing -- perfect, Bonnie
I got a phone call and not sure if I finished my comment. LOL Well, here let me try again. I am not good at trying new things, but you certainly are, Bonnie and might I add with great success. This is lovely and the thin frame was a nice touch. Have a good weekend.
Lovely irises and the framing is an eye-catching touch! As always, dazzled by your ingenuity and creativity.
hugs~carol
Gorgeous! One of my favourite flowers and one of my favourite colour combinations!!
Your watercoloured iris are so soft and pretty Bonnie. I love iris and have some really dark plum with an orange throat ones called Coal Ignition as well as some soft powder blue ones like these. I split them last year so fingers crossed they flower this! :)
My irises are just beginning to bloom here. Yours painted ones are fabulous. Love the artsy look with the diamonds and even that background paper is perfect.
Whoops......I accidently deleted my comment on your Gorgeous Spring Artsy Iris..........Stunning card, dear friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy
such beautiful watercolouring ♥
Bonnie your watercolouring is awesome as always, one thing I love about coming to visit you is seeing your watercolour magic! Beautiful!
This card takes me right back to the middle of summer! I love irises, their petals are so dancing. You've captured the character of these flowers perfectly. And you've designed the card brilliantly, I love the thin frames.
xx
Such pretty layers and it is fun to try something different. Love how you used the thin frames!
I do have a great excuse for being so late to comment on your stunning irises and creative design for this blue and yellow challenge, but apologize nonetheless! Absolutely gorgeous!
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