Sunday, January 29, 2017

Watercolored flowers

Back in June 2016 I had my first card kit swap with Nonni and Marina, and Nonni's kit contained this lovely flower backgrond. I was so happy when I found this Hero Arts stamp some months later. But it's actually the first time I use my own stamp, so this is my NBUS element #1.

I was inspired by the color scheme over at Color Throwdown.

I used my spun sugar DI and 2 gelatos in mint and aqua for my watercoloring. I finished with a coat of Perfect Pearls. I used a die to cut my panel for the sentiment. Then I stamped and cut the little butterfly, it was a stamp that came with a freebie set a few years back and looking at it I saw it hadn't been inked et. So this NBUS element #2.


This card is for:
Color Throwdown - #427 Color Inspiration
Darnell's NBUS challenge - #9
4 Crafty Chicks - #335 Watercolour

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    34 comments:

    1. LaineJanuary 29, 2017 at 7:38 PM

      So beautiful and elegant!
      Laine
      xx

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    2. sandieJanuary 29, 2017 at 8:16 PM

      This seems quite a different card for you but I like the softness and pretty look, so god you for had this stampx

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    3. Brenda's Card CornerJanuary 29, 2017 at 9:02 PM

      So gorgeous Pia! Love the way you colored it and the butterfly with the sentiment!

      Brenda

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    4. cotnobJanuary 29, 2017 at 9:46 PM

      A beautiful card Pia, lovely soft colouring - such a pretty design.
      Pauline
      x

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    5. NonniJanuary 29, 2017 at 10:22 PM

      So pretty, Pia! How fun you bought this stamp! I love this color palette, really suits the flowers and you know how much I like the clean look too!

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    6. Canonbury creationsJanuary 29, 2017 at 10:28 PM

      Wow Pia this is gorgeous! I'm trying to catch up with commenting and loved your nautical baby boy card and the butterflies, very CAS and stylish!
      Val x

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    7. Kim HegginsJanuary 29, 2017 at 11:49 PM

      So beautiful...love your stunning background!

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    8. Alice (scrAPpamondo)January 30, 2017 at 12:12 AM

      Awww.... Love your cards with use of pink! They aren't too much girly, and look very elegant and sweet!!! This background is amazing and your watercolouring makes the flowers pop out! Very clean classy design, and the sentiment with the butterfly match with it perfectly, so feminine and sweet!
      Another pin for my board :)
      https://it.pinterest.com/pin/534802524486709290/

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    9. PeanutJanuary 30, 2017 at 1:35 AM

      That is a stunner, Pia! Your watercolour panel is real beauty. I feel the need to have that Hero Arts stamp too! :)
      x Asha

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    10. LoriJanuary 30, 2017 at 3:30 AM

      Beautiful! Love the subtle watercoloring on your stamped panel. Thanks for joining us for this week's Color Throwdown!

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    11. LenaJanuary 30, 2017 at 5:24 AM

      Beautiful card. Love the soft colours. Very elegant design.
      Hugs,
      Lena

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    12. scrappymo!January 30, 2017 at 7:33 AM

      I like the soft and pretty look of this lovely card.

      The stamp is great...so many possibilities with this stamp!

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    13. megJanuary 30, 2017 at 8:48 AM

      Elegant CAS card Pia,a beautifully coloured stamp and butterfly, nice and flat for posting, thanks for your continuing support

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    14. Leigh PennerJanuary 30, 2017 at 12:37 PM

      Very pretty take on the inspiration photo!

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    15. KraftyKoolKatJanuary 30, 2017 at 1:55 PM

      This is so gorgeous Pia. I adore that stamp and your colouring and layout with it is awesome. Love the very soft palette.
      Hugs
      Cathy
      xxxx

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    16. aussie aNNieJanuary 30, 2017 at 2:00 PM

      Beautiful stamp, love the effect you have here and the use of gelatos, perfect colours. I am trying to get use of my stamps, some are like 4 yrs old and never stamped. Love to see more of these classy cards.

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    17. UnknownJanuary 30, 2017 at 3:20 PM

      This is a beautiful card Pia! I love the stamp, the composition and the soft colours that you have used here :-)

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    18. TammyJanuary 30, 2017 at 4:01 PM

      What a beautiful card Pia, I love that Hero Arts image and your watercoloring is gorgeous!
      Tammmy x

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    19. DianeJanuary 30, 2017 at 5:14 PM

      What an elegant card design Pia.

      Hugs Diane

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    20. MarliesJanuary 30, 2017 at 6:51 PM

      A gorgeous card Pia! It has a lovely romantic look with the beautiful flowers and soft colours. An elegant design. Great! hugs, Marlies

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    21. ImkeJanuary 30, 2017 at 7:29 PM

      Beautiful card, Pia. I like the soft colors and the elegant look !

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    22. WishcraftJanuary 30, 2017 at 8:03 PM

      Lovely soft colours and fab sentiment stamp too, gorgeous card Pia :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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    23. *Vicki*January 30, 2017 at 9:00 PM

      This is just gorgeous Pia! I love the floral background with your popped out butterfly!! HUGS :)

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    24. lozJanuary 31, 2017 at 12:02 AM

      Gorgeous card Pia..Loz

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    25. KT Fit KittyFebruary 1, 2017 at 5:06 AM

      So pretty! Love the soft colours! I like the shape of your sentiment and the cute little butterfly!

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    26. jem (jane elizabeth middleton)February 1, 2017 at 12:35 PM

      classy and elegant. jane x

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    27. MerviFebruary 1, 2017 at 8:14 PM

      Love this card, so delicate stamps and colours, a beauty one;-))m

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    28. Monika ReeckFebruary 2, 2017 at 9:24 AM

      wooooww
      stunning folowe PIa
      wooowww I adore this one
      that sentiment so elegant is it Hero Arts woooww I am in love with the font shape
      and that tiny butterfly sweet put there Pia
      in one word
      ADORABLE CAS card Pia
      hugs
      Monika

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    29. MarinaFebruary 4, 2017 at 7:58 AM

      Ah yes, I recognise this - you've coloured it with such a delicate touch and I love how you've added the sentiment. Beautiful.

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    30. Donna EllisFebruary 4, 2017 at 2:33 PM

      oooooh! Gorgeousness! I love that beautiful background paper with the hint of softness, and the pretty butterfly on the fun, yet sincere, sentiment! Very pretty, Miss Pia! Wishing you a great week-end! hugs, de

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    31. ChrissyFebruary 5, 2017 at 7:02 PM

      Gosh, this is beautiful Pia..fabulous stamp and love the soft delicate colours with the Gelatos..

      Luv CHRISSYxx

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    32. DarnellFebruary 7, 2017 at 8:25 PM

      What a breathtaking design, Pia! Your soft coloring is so pretty and I love the sweet butterfly and sediment treatment with the rounded corners on one side! Thank you so much for playing in my NBUS Challenge #9! Thank you, too, for your kind get well comment! I'm doing really well, considering! Hugs, Darnell

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    33. MimiFebruary 10, 2017 at 4:35 AM

      BEAUTIFUL! OMG, that paper is gorgeous. I love the look of it. Almost timeless.

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    34. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCardsFebruary 15, 2017 at 12:45 PM

      I've had this hero arts background stamp saved for some time but yet to buy it... great card love the way you've used it too, by strip dies side, cleevr work!!!
      Thanks for sharing your inspiration!
      Shaz in Oz.x

      {Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}

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