We Create Blog Hop – Welcome 2017, Stampin’ Up! Beautiful You
Hi, Welcome Back!!!!
Welcome to my very first post of 2017! I'm ready for a new year, I love new starts. It's time to put some things behind me. I can't pretend that 2016 was a great year, I think that's where my inspiration came for today's cards.
I love the imagery and sentiments in this new set, Beautiful You coming out on the 4th! This one seemed most appropriate.
Here is a quick and simple version:
I stamped the image in Archival Basic Black ink on Shimmery White cardstock so that I could watercolor it. A thin strip of Basic Black cardstock makes the main image pop.
I only made a few changes to my stepped up version. In this one I matted it on the Basic Black script pattern from the Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack. I also added some dimension to the umbrella. I didn't want a full dimensional under it, so I stamped it twice on scrap paper and cut it out. A little extra water color around the image adds to the feel, and makes the main image pop.
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Thanks for visiting today!
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Love the stormy look on the stepped up card. This set is next on my list and I can’t wait to see if I can recreate this effect.
I hear you, 2016 was a tough year for me and my family also, thank you for all your inspiration and beautiful projects Jeanna! I absolutely love both of these cards, here’s to brighter days ahead!
These are both beautiful!
I hope 2017 is much better for you! I’m looking forward to getting this set! 🙂
Two beautiful cards! Love them both! I have yet to play with this set! Thank for the inspiration!
I love the way you watercolor! Gorgeous!
I can’t wait to play with this set. I love how just a little bit of shading really creates a “mood” for the card.