Sunday, April 16, 2017

Sweetbriar Rose for CAS Watercolour

Hello peeps.  Here's a reminder that there's still time to join in at
CAS Watercolour Card Challenge


Here's this month's challenge

The die cut tag can be used as a bookmark by removing the brad.

The sweet flower image was stamped on watercolor paper with
Whisper White ink and heat embossed.

I colored the flowers with Zig Clean Brush Markers


Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.

Enjoy!




Card Recipe
Stamps:  Sweetbriar Rose, Take Care (both retired SU)
Ink:   Whisper White, Crumb Cake
Paper:   Watercolor for image (Arches 140 lb. cold press, Watercolor for card base (Strathmore 140 lb. cold press), Printed vellum (retired SU)
Other:  White EP (SU), Stitched Tags (LI), Vanilla Seam Binding (retired SU), Brad (stash)


21 comments:

MaryH said...

The white outline embossing certainly sets off this lovely image. I love the way you've got the flower centers dark then so lightly done at the edges...it makes the petals just glow. Great idea with the bookmark too. It's just beautiful, Bonnie. TFS & Happy Easter.

Loll said...

Your watercolouring of this rose image is AMAZING, my friend. Love the colours, shading, and subtle background against the white embossing. How clever to attach this pretty tag with a brad so it can be used as a bookmark. xx

Mac Mable said...

Such a pretty and delicate card. Love the idea of using the tag as a bookmark. Thank you so much for the inspiration x

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Gorgeous card. Bonnie
Faith
x

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Gorgeous pink flowers, Bonnie! Hope you had a lovely Easter!!

Nstiz said...

I'm hooked on your style, Bonnie! This is so beautiful and so soft! Love the way you painted your flowers, shading it so perfectly! Love it!

Sandy said...

So pretty - your painting is always top notch. One cannot go wrong with this beautiful color combinaion!
Sandy xx

nancy littrell said...

Your beautiful softly colored rose reminds me of a wild rose...so pretty and dainty. I LOVE your tag design and how it can be reused as a tag..creative idea my friend. TFS Bonnie. Hugs...

Susan said...

The white heat embossing keeps the rose looking so soft - perfect with the shades of pink you used. Love the bit of texture on the card base.

JoAnn said...

Gorgeous card. Love the white embossed image with your watercoloring. I will have to try this as I have that stamp. Thanks for the inspiration.
Have a wonderful week.

Susanne Vargas said...

So pretty and clever with the bookmark feature!

My Card Attic: Hazel said...

So pretty Bonnie and what a lovely idea that the tag will double as a bookmark too! A very clever design! Have a great week! Love n’ Hugs. Hazel xx
My Card Attic

Christine Alexander said...

the white embossing is beautiful, love the soft tones. also love the texture on the card base.

Marcia Hill said...

Oh my...this is just lovely Bonnie! LOVE your beautifully colored blooms...so soft and delicate looking and make for a gorgeous bookmark!! :0)

Karen Dunbrook said...

I so like the look of the white embossing when watercolouring...beautiful card mf.
xx Karen

Bobby said...

This is lovely, Bonnie. I'm glad everything is retired or I'd be trying to buy it all.

Pat said...

This is a gorgeous tag card and the pretty bright pink flowers and soft green leaves look wonderful here Bonnie and the stitching gives this a really elegant look. This certainly would be great as a bookmark too. x

Brenda said...

Oh my, this is just beautiful Bonnie! Stunning is more like it!!! Hugs, Brenda

Princess Judy Palmer said...

This is so delicate it almost looks chalked.

Donna said...

Love the fact that this tag can be removed and repurposed, Bonnie.
My kind of card... x

CherylQuilts said...

Bonnie, this is GORGEOUS! Your watercoloring is lovely ,and I love the beautiful layout with this stitched die! Stunning! Hugs!