Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Happiness Shared Mother's Day Card - The Paper Players #91

Clean and simple cards (CAS) are difficult for me to make as I fuss and fuss --and I really had to suppress that urge to do the challenge with The Paper Players #91. I'm not sure I was entirely successful.
In addition to being CAS, the image was to be watercolored, a technique I love to do.


Here is the card, which I made into a Mother's Day card.  The stamp set is about to retire - another loss for me.  Do you get attached to your stamps?


The above is a close up of the image showing the watercoloring.

Stamps: Happiness Shared, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Inks: Black Stazon, Basic Black, SU markers for the watercoloring
Papers: Pool Party, Whisper White, Pretty in Pink designer paper, Attic Boutique designer paper
Accessories: Labels Framelit, Aqua painter, 1/2" pool party seam binding, dazzling details, Polka dots embossing folder, square lattice embossing folder

So, was I successful?  Is this a CAS card?

15 comments:

Lesley said...

This is a pretty card you have made Maria, this set was always on my wish list. I love how you coloured it.

Ann Schach said...

Very pretty, Maria! I love the texture and fabulous layout! Such perfect watercoloring! Thanks for playing with The Paper Players!

Shirley Pumpkin said...

Very Pretty!! The Dazzling Details gives it a 3D look. It is Stunning! I have a really had time with CAS cards too, just look at my card. lol Thanks for joining us at Paper Players!!

Hugs
Shirley
April GD

craftystamper said...

Thanks so much Lesley. Watercoloring is one of my favourite techniques, so thank you for your positive comment.

craftystamper said...

Ann - your comments make me blush. Thank you so very much.

craftystamper said...

Yes, I looked at your card and it gave me the courage to post this card. Thank you for your very kind comments. They are really appreciated.

Jaydee said...

Maria, what a beautiful card. Perfect for Mother's Day. You really did a wonderful job of coloring that focal image. So glad you joined the Paper Players this week
Jaydee

Anne Marie Hile said...

I get very attached to my stamps and this retiring list made me so sad for a few sets. :( But enough about that sad stuff, let's talk about your card! Just gorgeous! Love the color combo and your watercoloring is fantastic. The texture is a fantastic touch. So glad you joined us this week at the Paper Players! :)

Marie said...

Simply beautiful!

craftystamper said...

Thanks so much for your wonderful comments

craftystamper said...

Thanks for taking the time to comment on a technique I love to do.

craftystamper said...

Two words that mean so much to me. Thanks

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

Hi Maria ! Beautiful card and love that watercolouring ! It was a pleasure to meet you and thanks for all your help today ! I'll become your newest follower ! Enjoy the rest of the weekend ! Hugs, Shirley

craftystamper said...

Thanks so much Shirley. I enjoyed meeting you as well. And I enjoyed the class. Always to much to learn.

Patrice Herrera said...

Another beautiful card Maria! This too is a gorgeous creation!