Well I started walking again yesterday. I have not walked since my sciatica acted up over a year ago. I have to start slow but at least it is a start. I did not go far. I work my way up to walking 3 miles a day. I won’t get that far for about 3 – 4 weeks as it take it very slow.
My card today began with the color challenge at The Paper Players. I really liked these colors when I saw them.
I went looking for a sketch as I was working under a time crunch – Zoie was out with Mom and Dad so I needed to get as much done as I could. I found a fun one at CAS – Colours & Sketches.
When I saw this I thought it would be fun to play with the new single stamp Blended Bloom. I wanted to try doing some blending of colors on the edges. I did a watercolor wash with So Saffron on the watercolor paper stamped image. I then used my marker to trace around the petals then I used my aqua painter to paint over it again to blend the colors. You have to work in small sections so that the marker does not dry too much. After I had the flower completed and cut out, I did a watercolor wash on the watercolor paper and used the Secret Garden framelits to cut them out. When it was all finished I spritzed it with my shimmer spray. Here is what my final creation looked like.
inside of card and envelope
This is a great stamp and there are so many things you can do with it besides using the Blendabilities – which I have not tried yet!
Thanks for visiting me today! I have 2 ladies coming to make up a workshop and I hope to cut my grass today. Have a Terrific Tuesday!
Robbie
Oh my gosh Robbie, so sorry to hear about your health issues, but what a huge achievement walking today must have been for you! I love your card, too. I really wanted to do a floral with these colors, as well, and yours is just gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing your creation with us at The Paper Players!
Fabulous – was sure you used the new Blendabilities – they are very fun and yes, I need more practice! 3-4 miles in just 3-4 weeks…amazing but happy you are able to walk again.
Wonderful card – love that big flower! Thanks for playing along with us at CAS Colours & Sketches!
The big, bold blossom is terrific, and I like how you've used the leaves for the squiggly part of the sketch. Thanks for sharing your card with us at CC&S, and take care of yourself. đŸ™‚
Hi Robbie! Nice to hear that you are back to walking. Take it slow and take care of yourself. That is the most important thing. I love your card! The shimmer spray is a great touch. Thanks so much for joining us this week at the Paper Players! đŸ™‚ Big hugs sent your way!