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Let's get right to this card, because it is so filled with COLOR and FUN that I can't wait! This card features the new Love Squared stamp - but first, let's talk about that background. I've been using this technique a lot lately because I just love rainbow stripes! I used water soluble gel crayons on the background - which give such amazing bold colors, and they can be blended a bit with water. (I just Jane Davenport Colorsticks, which have been discontinued, but Gelatos are basically the same thing!) After scribbling across a cardstock panel I brushed over it lightly with water and then added a splatter of Black Licorice Silk.
To color the stamped image, I began with another fun Jane Davenport coloring tool, Mermaid Markers. They are highly pigmented watercolors in a brush. They can be applied straight to paper, or diluted with water. I brushed the color right onto my image, and then added some pastel details to the flowers.
To finish off the card, I added FSJ Rainbow Drops. I coordinated the dot color with the stripe colors. It's a subtle touch, but I love the texture and shine it adds without overpowering the main image.
Okay, my friends. I hope you loved this COLORFUL rainbow Valentine card! And THIS is only the beginning. We have a whole week of new release fun. Here are the details:
To color the stamped image, I began with another fun Jane Davenport coloring tool, Mermaid Markers. They are highly pigmented watercolors in a brush. They can be applied straight to paper, or diluted with water. I brushed the color right onto my image, and then added some pastel details to the flowers.
To finish off the card, I added FSJ Rainbow Drops. I coordinated the dot color with the stripe colors. It's a subtle touch, but I love the texture and shine it adds without overpowering the main image.
Okay, my friends. I hope you loved this COLORFUL rainbow Valentine card! And THIS is only the beginning. We have a whole week of new release fun. Here are the details:
- Each day (January 6th - January 11th ) you'll find a list of participants on the Impression Obsession Blog.
- Every single blog will have a $25 gift certificate to give away for the event - the more you comment through our Release Celebration the more chances to win!
- Comments for all of the event days will be open until Sunday January 12th at noon CT. All winners will be announced on Tuesday January 14th on the IO blog. GIVEAWAY CLOSED - CLICK HERE TO SEE IF YOU WON!
- All of the new products are in the IO shop NOW - so go peruse the whole collection of Valentine and Springtime sweetness!
Other Supplies:
Jane Davenport Colorsticks have been discontinued, but Gelatos will work similarly. I love those too! Check Gelatos out here!
If you enjoyed this colorful card, you might like this one too! Find all the details here: https://lauralooloo.blogspot.com/2020/05/its-messy-bun-kinda-day-check-out-this.html
33 comments:
Lovely card, the rainbow is so bright and cheery.
ABSOLUTELY LOVE your card!! The background screams spring!!
So happy and colourful
Great twist on the word Love!
I love how you did that sentiment on that background. I have not seen Jane Davenport color sticks. I love her watercolor paints. I have all sets and use them all the time. Will need to look for the color sticks.
Fun card. Bright, cheery
colors. thanks for sharing
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Such fun colors! I LOVE that rainbow background!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great card, love the background!
So fun and vibrant!!!
What a fun card. I like the sketchy background--it goes so well with the letters and sketchy flowers...
Beautfiul card! I love the flowers on the Love Squared stamp.
One word. BRIGHT! Well, more the one word- cheerful, fun and bold! Love your technique. Thanks for sharing!
Very colorful! What a fun way to play. Look forward to more.
Awesome colors and a pretty sentiment stamp!
Awesome card! I love the background.
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Great card!!! Love seeing the new IO release!!!!
Exciting background and pretty color technique really accentuates the lovely sentiment in the middle.
So very beautiful and I love the cheery colors.
LOVE the colors and what a unique way to present "love"! It's such a happy card!
Great card! Love that vibrant background!
This is wonderful. I love how bright and lovely it is. Thank you for sharing how you did it and for inspiring. quilting dash lady at comcast dot net
How fun and cheery with the rainbow colors.
the colorful background is awesome - thanks for the ideas
Great card. Love the rainbow colors.
So cute and colourful. It makes me happy!
What a fun and colorful design. Love it.
I love the bold, bright background and beautifully watercolored sentiment! Who wouldn't love to receive this cheerful card?!?
I love the bright colors! :)
Bright and happy!! Love the Love Squared with the flowers intertwined between the letters. So pretty. The lucky recipient is going to be so thrilled.
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Beautiful background, Laura! Very cool card!
Your card really pops, bursting with color. I will have to try the background technique. I like the look you achieved.
When I first saw this stamp I wanted it. You really made it pop with the background. Reminds me of the 70's.
Great card I love that background it's amazing!!
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