Pages

▼

Saturday, 1 January 2022

New Year, New Challenge!

Today is the start of our new challenge after our December break over at CAS Mix Up. Jenny has given us the task of 'Loose Watercolouring'.

There's lots of links to tutorials over on the challenge blog and also some fab examples from the DT and I really hope you will be able to join in with us - after all no doubt you all got lots of lovely stash at Christmas so time to use it!

I enjoyed doing this as it was nice to just be able to watch the colours blend together without any effort on my part - apart from putting the paint on the brush.

Stamped the flowers onto watercolour card and just left to dry overnight. Wet the image then added the colour - simple and looks quite artsy (well I think so anyway!)
It's unlikely to win any accolades from art critics but I'm quite pleased with it!

Quick and easy, added a simple sentiment and matted onto coloured cardstock - job done.

Visitors to my blog will know that the latter part of 2021 was quite a stressful time for me on top of Covid, let's hope 2022 is a better year for us all.
 
Thanks for looking today, appreciate it! x

at

22 comments:

  1. Sandma's Handmade Cards1 January 2022 at 17:20

    A beautiful card Viv and the stamp that you’ve used is just perfect for this technique. Gorgeous colours too x

    ReplyDelete
  2. crafty-stamper1 January 2022 at 17:31

    Best wishes for the New Year Viv and hopefully some movement on your new home too.Fabulous card love the flowers and the loose watercolour technique
    Carol x

    ReplyDelete
  3. HilaryJane1 January 2022 at 19:02

    I think it looks quite artsy too. Well done, I love it and you have finished it with those perfect splatters. I hope the new year brings a resolution to your current situation xx

    ReplyDelete
  4. Karen1 January 2022 at 22:24

    It does, indeed, look artsy--and so bright and cheerful--sure to brighten someone's day!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Bonnie2 January 2022 at 00:47

    These flowers are so pretty, Viv! You mastered the loose look perfectly! This year is going to be lots better! Hopefully you will be in your new home soon! Happy New Year, my friend!

    ReplyDelete
  6. nancy littrell2 January 2022 at 04:52

    Wonderful artsy watercolored flowers, Viv. Loved your color choices, splatters and sentiment with the narrow framing that coordinates with your flower colors.
    Wishing you a Happy Creative New Year, my friend. Love and Hugs..Nancy

    ReplyDelete
  7. Anke2 January 2022 at 05:51

    Wonderful flower card, I love your watercolouring, fantastic technique.

    I wish you all the best for 2022.

    Hugs
    Anke

    ReplyDelete
  8. My Paper Epiphany2 January 2022 at 08:23

    Such a pretty and sweet card! I actually used this stamp when I was testing this technique:) I hope the New Year is kind to you and you have lots of crafty fun!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Aquarius2 January 2022 at 08:37

    Beautiful watercolour effect and just right for the challenge. All the very best wishes for 2022

    ReplyDelete
  10. Mrs A.2 January 2022 at 11:13

    Hi Viv, your lovely card certainly wins an accolade from me. Wishing you A Happy, Healthy and Crafty New Year. Hugs Mrs A.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Meggymay2 January 2022 at 13:20

    The beautiful flowers on this card did brighten the day.
    Happy New Year wishes to you and yours.
    Yvonne xx

    ReplyDelete
  12. Sarn2 January 2022 at 18:03

    It’s a beautiful CAS card Viv.

    I, for one , sincerely wish you a much better year ahead my little nomad!

    Hugs, Sarnie xxx

    ReplyDelete
  13. Loll3 January 2022 at 00:01

    LOVE the flow of your loose watercolouring Viv! What a great image for this technique. Happy New Year!! xx

    ReplyDelete
  14. Christine3 January 2022 at 03:58

    such a pretty effect with the splashes of colour.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Linda3 January 2022 at 14:59

    Happy New Year Viv, hope this is a good one for you.
    Lovely card, those pretty flowers are perfect for this technique. Great colours too xx

    ReplyDelete
  16. Mac Mable3 January 2022 at 17:04

    Artsy it is my friend and so very pretty x. I am sure 2022 will be better for all of us Viv x Sending hugs x.

    ReplyDelete
  17. conil3 January 2022 at 22:41

    Such sweet flowers to brighten my day. Thank you. The loose watercoloring technique looks like it was made for this image. The spatter seems to make them move as if in the wind.

    ReplyDelete
  18. TK4 January 2022 at 01:08

    Pretty indeed! I love your loose water coloring thqt draws us in with bold and soft colors

    ReplyDelete
  19. Lee4 January 2022 at 11:25

    Oh,I'v always wanted to have a go at this technique.Love your card,it's so pretty.Wishing you only the very best for 2022 Viv.xx Hugs

    ReplyDelete
  20. AlisonC4 January 2022 at 20:00

    I think it's really beautiful. Love the colour combination and wish I could do something half as good. x

    ReplyDelete
  21. Brenda in IN5 January 2022 at 16:37

    This is lovely watercoloring. The stamp is so pretty and the splatters look great. I hope you get the moving sorted soon. That is so stressful and the not knowing when would be so hard. I'm back to staying home until this new outbreak has cooled down. I'm glad we were able to have Christmas with the family but now I'm done for a while. Be safe and be well.

    ReplyDelete
  22. Susan Joyce7 January 2022 at 03:22

    Happy New Year Viv! Your card design is very Artsy and I have been admiring it since you posted in early December. The image is the perfect stamp for the technique and beautifully done.

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for taking the time to comment - I appreciate every single one!