Monday, May 31, 2010

Bloomin' Challenge


Well, I've been very adventurous over the weekend: I decided to have an attempt at the Just Add Ink colour challenge and combine it with the Mojo Monday sketch challenge! At least it meant half the work was done for me, LOL!


I combed through my stamp sets to find one where I could use all those very strong colours and not end up with something overpowering. Finally I settled on an old favourite, Bloomin' with Beauty. Haven't used it in a while, but the flower is soooooo pretty and I was sure it would look stunning in Melon Mambo.

I flipped the mojo sketch sideways and have used two of my favourite techniques - watercolouring (the flowers) and brayering (the teal and eggplant background) and I muted the melon background so it isn't too "in your face"! I am very happy with the result.


Thanks for dropping by today. Have a great week!

Cheers
Kez
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14 comments:

  1. Christine BlainMay 31, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    Kez, this is truly beautiful - I love everything about it. I like the way you've positioned the flowers, and I love the background. Looks amazing!

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  2. JodeneMay 31, 2010 at 11:31 AM

    This is really beautiful Kez! I really love those flowers.

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  3. Tui NathanMay 31, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    Oh wow Kez .... I soo love this card, beautiful in everyway ... that background is very stunning .... Love it!!!1

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  4. Linda Dalke Stampin'Up Demonstrator in AustraliaMay 31, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    Pretty card! I really like it a lot :-)

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  5. Karyn SchultzMay 31, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    this is a gorgeous card Kez. I just love these colours. I must have a go at brayering - the effects is spectacular!

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  6. Paula DobsonMay 31, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    Love the Card. The brayered background really makes it. Beautiful!

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  7. DebiMay 31, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    This is very pretty, I love the overall effect.

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  8. AJMay 31, 2010 at 11:08 PM

    Incredible, love it to bits.

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  9. Christine TJune 1, 2010 at 7:03 AM

    WOW! That is pretty much all that needs to be said! This is absolutely stunning Kez, well done!!!

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  10. Danielle DawsJune 3, 2010 at 2:05 AM

    Oh my... this is exquisite!

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  11. AnonymousJune 3, 2010 at 5:41 AM

    Totally gorgeous card Kez

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  12. CherylJune 3, 2010 at 2:32 PM

    Oh this is beautiful and love your brayered background!!!
    xx

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  13. kareN stampZJune 3, 2010 at 10:42 PM

    Stunning card & can see why you were picked

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  14. Nancy RileyJune 4, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    Your card is absolutely gorgeous!!! ... perfect in every way! Congrats on the top five honor!

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