Colour Inspiration #6 – High Tide Masculine Watercolour Wash card
Welcome to another wonderful blog hop by the Colour Inspiration Crew! You are now at Jacque Williams’ blog in New Zealand!
Challenge #6 features Night of Navy, Pool Party, Calypso Coral, and Gold:
I had plans for this combination, but I recently received my copy of Stampin’ Success, the Stampin’ Up! magazine for demonstrators. I was quite taken with the project featured there with this fun background:
The background is created by smooshing ink onto our clear stamping blocks, spritzing with water, and then stamping! Each one turns out quite differently.
The stamp set here is HIgh Tide, one that is suitable for the guys, but of course, not limited to!
And here is another version, more in keeping precisely with the colour challenge.
On the first example, I accidentally turned the background image upside down, but in looking at the two, I think I prefer it that way now. Which do you like?
But actually my favorite thing about this card is the beams of light. I intentionally made them “not solid” and I like the effect!
Thank you for joining the blog hop and I know you’ll enjoy your next stop at Simone Bartrum!
Hi Jacque, I am a lover of smooshing 🙂 and you can use almost any flat non absorbant surface to smoosh with….window sheets, blocks, plastic bags and each gives a wonderful effect.
I like both of your cards, they both have their own personality.. But if I was made to choose, I would choose the second card with the darker background..
I love smooching too! I love this card, I have just gotten this stamp set, but have yet to ink it up… I can’t wait!
Both cards are gorgeous, I love the effect that smooshing does… it is different every time which is the best thing about it!. I love that these cards are unisex beautiful! x
Both versions are amazing Jacque – the colouring is beautiful! And perfectly balanced for the card design! Kelly x
I love them both Jacque. Your background is such a great backdrop for the lighthouse.
Oh I love this technique, and it works beautifully for these cards Jacquie! You have inspired me to have a play with it again!
Either way that background is stunning Jacque, but that top one gives the effect of the most vibrant sunset…Fab use of these colours! xx
Amazing background and so perfect with the lighthouse – what a wonderful combination of stamp set and technique!!
Oh these are both so beautiful, I couldn’t pick a favourite. Love that each one turns out so different.
I’m not choosing, they’re both so gorgeous. Must have a go at this, I think.
Love the cards, the smooshing looks great.
Wow! Not one, but two amazing cards. Love the artsy look of both. Great use of the colour palette.