Monday, May 25, 2015

Papertrey Ink May Blog Hop - Watercolor Blocks

Good Morning All! It has been a while since I have posted. Today is Papertrey Ink's monthly blog hop. The challenge - to create a project inspired by the photo below.



Here is what I came up with.


I used one of the stamps from PTI's Ombre Builders stamp set - love this set. I tried to replicate the variation in colour on the wood blocks, I ended up with more of a marble look, but I am happy with the results. I inked up the stamp with a light version of each colour first and then added a darker shade here and there by either direct to stamp pad or with a sponge dauber.

I made a second card with more random placement of squares.



Supplies:
Stamps - Ombre Builders, Boutique Borders Birthday, Thank You Kindly (PTI)
Dies - Small Sketched Stars, Building Blocks (PTI), Stitched Rectangles (Lil Inkers)
Paper - Stampers Select White CS, True Black CS, Raspberry Fizz CS (PTI), Silver Foil CS (DCWV)
Ink - various dye inks (CTMH), Versa Mark, Silver EP, Black EP
Other - Rhinestones

23 comments:

  1. Gorgeous! So happy you shared your technique. Can't wait to try this, love the results!

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  2. These are both fantastic! Great takes on the inspirational photo!

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  3. Such a pretty watercolor background! Love the colorful mosaics!

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  4. Both of your cards are super. I really like the Ombre Builders stamp set and how you used it. :)

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  5. What a perfect stamp you chose! I like both cards, but especially the second one.

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  6. They are both terrific cards, Connie! I love your starry birthday card with the beautiful stained glass window and your bright and festive random blocks which remind me of scrabble!! Enjoy the hop! Hugs, Darnell

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  7. Both cards are sensational! Love that you chose that stamp and the technique you used with it.

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  8. These are both wonderful. So bright and colorful.

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  9. Oh I now NEED that stamp set Connie - you should be working for PTI! Such a perfect choice for this particular challenge.

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  10. Both cards are fantastic takes on the challenge!

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  11. beautiful cards, lovely colours.x

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  12. Love the watercolor mosiac look of the first card - beautiful rainbow of color!

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  13. This is amazing. Both cards are gorgeous but the 1st card is my favorite. I love the background you created and I love stars :)

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  14. I love that watercolory grid on the first card. Your stamping is incredible.

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  15. great cards, like especially the background of your first card!

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  16. Love the backgrounds! Great looks and designs!

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  17. Loving both your cards Connie! Never thought I needed the Ombre Builders set, but after seeing your card, I think it needs to go on my "Wish List"! Love your 2nd card too...reminds me of the game Scrabble! :0)

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  18. Beautiful cards, love the variation of color you got on that first one! Amazing!

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  19. Both of your cards are really pretty but I LOVE your first card! You did an awesome job with the block background!

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  20. Both cards are perfect for the Papertrey Ink hop Connie! Love the gorgeous background on both!

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  21. This just BEAUTIFUL!! I LOVE this take on the Challenge!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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Thanks so much for your kind comments, they always make my day.