Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Rose Vine


I decided to do a watercolored piece today. The color challenge, CC493, on Splitcoaststampers is to use Stampin'Up!'s Old Olive, Calypso Coral, and Lost Lagoon. I didn't have any of those colors but they don't mind if you just come close as you can. I did use SU Cameo Coral for the base card.

My image is a digital from Fitztown called Valentine 2. I didn't make a valentine but it sure would make a pretty one. It could also be a pretty anniversary card. The sentiment is from Inspired by Stamping/Big Wishes II.

I used watercolor paper, a brush, water, and markers to color.


26 comments:

Marisa said...

Gorgeous frame for the sentiment.

Marianne said...

ove the soft watercolour look, Brenda, and that sentiment matches your lovely rose frame perfectly.

Irish Cherokee said...

The coloring is off the charts for this card. The rose stem and leaves are vintage perfection. What better way to frame the sentiment! - Jim

Sue said...

Love the soft colours Benzi and lovely sentiment huggles Sue xxx

jimlynn said...

No matter what sentiment you'd use, it'd be beautiful! Love the water coloring on this and that gorgeous image. LOVELY card!
Lynn

Carol L said...

That truly is a beautiful stamp and would be perfect for so many different occasions! The way you colored this looks beautiful!! Great job!

Time to be creativ said...

Wunderschön ist die Karte. Der Rahmen mit den Rosen darin gefällt mir sehr gut, Brenda. Die Aquarellfarben haben einen schönen Verlauf.
Liebe Grüße, Anja ♥

Beebeebabs said...

Such a beautiful card - love the stamp - great job as always thanks for sharing!!!

Carla S. said...

Gorgeous card, Brenda! Wonderful water-coloring of the beautiful image!

aussie aNNie said...

Gorgeous card and design, the beautiful roses image and colours used..xx
The Journey is the Start

Cathy said...

Very pretty! I love the colors! I want to do a water color! I just don't have time right now :(

Lee-Anne said...

Love that image and your gorgeous watercoloring, Benzi! Beautiful, beautiful card!

MiamiKel said...

Wonderful! Such a cheerful card with the watercolors being such a vibrant a burst of colors! What a charming color choice, too - isnt' this such fun to do! I used my son's old preschool paints the other just for kicks, LOL!! Blessings!

Bonnie said...

This is such a beautiful image and you've colored it beautifully! Cameo Coral was one of my favorite colors and I still pull it out from time to time.

Donna Ellis said...

this is really pretty, Benzi! I've put the Fitztown image in my wish list - lovely! And your coloring looks fabulous, of course! hugs, de

crafty-stamper said...

You have totally nailed the art of CAS cards and love the beautiful watercoloured image
Carol x

sallysbitz2 said...

Such a beautiful card, very elegant.

hugs sally x
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NanaConnie said...

Gorgeous rose frame, Benzi! Love your coloring and color combo. I'm definitely going to have to get that stamp. :-D

Mary Marsh said...

So pretty Benzi I like the frame image you used -I think this would be a great wedding card as well

MaryH said...

Of course I love the image, surprised that it was a digi too. Very pretty. Your w/coloring is so beautiful, and the shading you've done is awesome. Love the soft pastel colors. Yes it would make a terrific valentine card, but it's equally stunning this way. TFS & Hugs

JD/ Jill said...

This is so pretty! Great job with the watercoloring and using those colors for the challenge! So nicely done!

Sassy Raggedy said...

Very pretty Brenda. I love the image and your coloring. Hugs, joann sassy raggedy

Maria said...

Oh, wow! Just love this card, Brenda! Amazing image with flowers and how you water colored them!

Colleen Dietrich said...

Simple, but with such impact! The digital image is beautiful, and your watercoloring is perfection.

~Tammy~ said...

Your water color piece is beautiful! Gorgeous image!

Carol Hurlock said...

This is stunning. Just love that rose frame. Wanted to say thank you so much for sticking with me on my blog. Just know that I appreciate your friendship. Don't think that I have forgotten about you. I think of you often. There are just times I cannot think to function because I am so stressed. I hadn't slept in 3-1/2 months a full night. I will explain later. I thank you so much for being my friend!
Bear Hugs,
Carol