Tuesday, 27 June 2023

Summer Blooms at Try It On Tuesday

Summer has indeed been blooming in my part of the world! We've had hot sunny days and what seemed to be even hotter nights!
TIOT's challenge this fortnight is entitled Summer Blooms. As always you can interpret any way you want in any medium as long as it follows the challenge theme.

There is a field  at the back of our house which has evolved into a wildflower meadow so my make this time has reflected that although the colours are not true to life I just wanted to encompass all the colours I can see!

These are several very old stamps that I own and this was a very quick card to do.

I used my Arteza waterbrush pens coloured the stamps, spritzed with water and stamped onto watercolour card.

Spritzing is one of my fave techniques as it gives such a soft dreamy effect! (My other half would say that describes me........😜

Finished it by matting onto a black background and heat embossing a sentiment in white.

Hope you can pop over to the blog and see what everyone else has served up this month and join us as we celebrate a flowery summer!

Thanks for looking . x 


20 comments:

Carole said...

I remember this technique Viv..am I showing my age? yes it gives a lovely soft painted effect and your card is very pretty.xx

Aquarius said...

Beautiful - loving the loose watercolour effect of this colourful bouquet.

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

Such a beautiful card Viv and I love the colours you've used too.

Sue xx

My name is Erika. said...

I LOVE this watercolor effect Viv. It not only creates such a great effect, but creates some pretty flowers too. I might have some of these old stamps too, and now I want to pull them out. hugs-Erika

Helen said...

Beautiful card, and love the inspiration from your wild flower field! Have a super week! ((HUGS)) Helen

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

When I saw this at TioT, I thought the flowers were die cuts. I was amazed to learn they are actually stamps. That IS a very dreamy effect and well done, too.

Loll said...

Your wildflower garden-in-a-card is so pretty Viv. I do love the softness of the images from your technique. Beautiful card! xx

Joan said...

Lovely card Viv, love the water colour tecnique and I recognise some of those stamps too


Joan

HilaryJane said...

i haven't used that technique for ages so thanks for the reminder. I love that soft look and the blend of colours. It is a perfect representation of a wild flower meadow in the summer. Love it xx

Liz said...

Love this Viv, such a beautiful card. xx

Sue - said...

Beautiful card Viv. Love the soft effect.

Meggymay said...

Beautiful watercolour effects on this awesome card Viv, it must be lovely seeing the meadow flowers by your home.
Yvonne xx

crafty-stamper said...

Beautiful card and stamps love the soft watercolour effect
Carol x

papierelle said...

You are right, it looks really delicate and light. I have to try this technique too, I love the effect. Thank you for your inspiration!!

Christine Alexander said...

Direct to stamp colouring is s o beautiful. It lays down the colour so delicatly. Stunning card ♥

Sarn said...

Oh that’s lovely Viv xxx

Bonnie said...

What pretty wildflowers, Viv! I love these colors and the watery look!

Anke said...

WOW so stunning ...

Pia S said...

This is such a gorgeous design, love how colorful it is and still so CAS, beautiful!

Pat said...

What pretty flowers and the colours are gorgeous Viv. I am inspired to give this technique another go..haven't done it for ages, and it does look so effective..a really beautiful card. x