Tuesday, April 12, 2016

CCEEers Face Double Challenge

 
Anne continues as the April hostess for the CCEE Stampers Challenge.  This is her challenge for the week.......
 

One layer cards are always easy to mail.  Create a one layer card with a water color panel or background.
 
I so admire the watercolor creations other stampers have been doing lately.  I try and fail.  So this week I decided to try a smaller area.  I first masked the part of the panel that I wanted to remain white.  I then used a Tim Holtz watercolor crayon along with water and a brush to create the background on the watercolor paper background.
 
I then stamped and embossed the tree and sentiment.  I must admit that I really (really) like the result.  Maybe now I can again give a try to some of the other watercolor techniques.  Small steps.....small steps......hahaha.....!!!!
 
Be sure to visit the CCEE Blog to see the other fabulous one layer watercolored creations.  I am sure we will all be inspired.......this team has some real talent!!!!
 

6 comments:

StampOwl said...

beautiful creation :)

Liz Williams said...

Love the simplicity and sereneness of this card. The white border makes the card even more striking.

Lois said...

And I also really (really) like your card! I love all the white space around the edges, too.

Lynn McAuley said...

I love your out-of-the-box embossed tree on your wonderful watercolor background! What a great one layer design, Joanne!

Vicky Gould said...

Simplicity at its best....beautiful card, GF!

jdmommy - Anne Harmon said...

I really (really, really) like what you did with this challenge, JOanne!! Gorgeous water coloring, love the tree set off center...beautiful!!!