This week at the Global Design Project challenge blog we are CASEing this colorful card by Steffi Helmschrott. Here's what I see when I look at Steffi's card...a bright, watercolored background with repeating elements and a simple greeting heat embossed in white on black cardstock.
I used the same rainbow color pallet along with ink refills and an AquaPainter to color on watercolor paper. I used Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, and Pacific Point ink. After the paper was dry I added water droplets and used a paper towel to pick up the drops. Honestly, it looked somewhat ugly at that point and I wasn't sure if I should continue, but I decided to see it through to the end. After the watercolor paper had completely dried, I moved on to the next step.
Something wonderful happened when I die cut the paper with the Butterfly Beauty Thinlits Die (#148536)...the end result was gorgeous! Even though I die cut both the base and the overlay, I ended up only using the thicker of the two butterfly plates because it really showcases the beautiful design of the paper.
I mounted the butterflies on a watercolor paper card base with mini glue dots. Next, I stamped and heat embossed a sentiment from the Amazing Life stamp set (#148750).
Typically I would finish out this card by adding sequins, but instead, I used the remnants from the watercolored paper and some of the smaller dies in the set to cut additional embellishments. I love that they are a perfect match. This card may look difficult, but in reality it came together very quickly. You should really give it a try.
We would love to have you play along with us this week. Be sure to check out what the other talented designers/players have created for this fun challenge at the Global Design Project Challenge Blog.
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Have a blessed day!
