Hi everybody!!! Happy Monday!!! And it's a goooood Monday indeed!!! Today starts the new release countdown for The Greetery June 2019 products! Yahooooooo. It's very hard to keep a secret around here. I'm happy when I can finally share. Betsy has created another smashing new release and I'll be sharing a card today on day one of release week. She will continue showing projects all week and the entire release will be available for purchase on Friday 6/21 at 10am EST. Be sure to check in daily on The Greetery Blog to see all the pretty samples we've been making to show you. It's a dream to get to work with Betsy and her new company. She's the absolute best!
Today I'm featuring the new stamps and dies called Summer Sketches. Beautiful florals perfect for this time of year. I also used the Sentiment Suite-Birthday stamps and the Sentiment Suites Basics dies. Everything works so nicely together. I chose to use watercolors for my card today. When I saw the stamps, that's really what spoke to me. Pretty, flowy, watercolors. Let's go!
The finished card is a grey base A2 size. I chose the color for my card base to match the moody gray stripes on the front panel. To begin, I stamped several of the flower clusters in Archival ink onto watercolor paper. I colored everything with my favorite Mijello Mission watercolors and die cut the florals out with the matching dies. I used Summer colors - green, cornflower blue, red and yellow. So fresh!!!
The sentiment was heat embossed with white embossing powder onto black cardstock, then die cut with one of the basics dies. It fit so nicely over the stems of the flowers. Everything is mounted to the card with foam tape.
Here is my work table ready for coloring!
I created my own background paper by hand painting stripes onto a sheet of watercolor paper. This is so easy and fun...and you can make whatever color you want! Use a flat brush, and lots of water...and just let it flow.
And, you just know I had to splatter! White, gold, and gray splatters for this one! Be sure to dry each color before doing the next color, so they don't all run together. I just give a quick blast with my heat gun.
Thank you for stopping by my blog today! Betsy is giving away prizes! So leave a comment for a chance to win! Also, please be sure to visit the other designers who made projects to share on this first release day! AND, visit The Greetery Blog too! CLICK HERE or the graphic below for Supplies I used today. (Affiliate Links Used). I will see you soon! Enjoy day one of the release! XOXO
DESIGNER LIST - DAY ONE!
So gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Kristina Pokazanieva | 06/21/2019 at 01:05 AM
I adore all the sneak peaks, And this just makes it even better. The fillers are gorgeous and so detailed. Can’t wait to look at all the other samples!
Posted by: Lisa Ann | 06/20/2019 at 09:13 AM
ooh, I love those subtle painted stripes on your background that really showcase the beautiful blooms!
Posted by: karenladd | 06/19/2019 at 09:58 PM
I love your watercolored background and of course those gorgeous florals! Such a pretty card!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | 06/19/2019 at 06:56 PM
You always rock it!
Posted by: Marisela Delgado | 06/19/2019 at 05:41 PM
Awesome new set! Pretty card you made it them!
Posted by: kirsty | 06/19/2019 at 04:56 PM
LOVE your background!! Gorgeous card!!
Posted by: Dana W | 06/19/2019 at 01:12 PM
Beautiful card! Thank you for sharing your steps, I can't wait to try it!
Posted by: Chris L | 06/19/2019 at 11:08 AM
Love your background you painted! Perfect against the colorful flowers!
Posted by: ivy | 06/19/2019 at 09:43 AM
Thanks for showing us your process in making that lovely card! Those stripes make a great bakground.
Posted by: Anna S. | 06/19/2019 at 07:06 AM
Love the watercolor striped background!
Posted by: S Fink | 06/19/2019 at 04:52 AM
Beautiful cards! Thanks for the inspiration and the tip on creating the background!!
Posted by: LR | 06/18/2019 at 09:59 PM
Beautiful card!
Posted by: Rema DeLeeuw | 06/18/2019 at 09:44 PM
Love your background! Great card.
Posted by: Sarita | 06/18/2019 at 08:11 PM
Love everything about your card!
Posted by: Tona | 06/18/2019 at 07:01 PM
Wanda, as usual, your card is stunning.... absolutely love your photography... and oh those stripes!
Posted by: Ann | 06/18/2019 at 04:51 PM
A gorgeous card, and thanks for sharing the details of creating it!
Posted by: Karen Walker | 06/18/2019 at 03:42 PM
Oh, Wanda! Your fresh picked bouquet looks amazing over the water colored stripes! Florals with stripes always make my heart sing! You have a very special way of creating magic with Betsy's gorgeous stamps! 💗
Posted by: Dawn Y. | 06/18/2019 at 02:43 PM
I love cornflower blue and how it pops out! So inspired by your creation and that you painted your own background! I must try this technique out (and I do love grey backgrounds)
Posted by: Anne Lee | 06/18/2019 at 10:34 AM
Wanda your watercolouring is gorgeous! Now asking myself if I need those Mijello Mission watercolours!
Posted by: Tracey McNeely | 06/18/2019 at 09:34 AM
Beautiful card. Love your color choices for the florals with the grey & white background. Excellent design.
Posted by: Sue D. | 06/18/2019 at 09:04 AM
Love your card!
Posted by: Shawn M. | 06/18/2019 at 09:03 AM
Beautiful card! Thanks for the tip about the watercolor stripes. That is very helpful.
Posted by: Kerry D. | 06/18/2019 at 08:16 AM
What a pretty card! I like how you painted the stripes for the background.
Posted by: April Z. | 06/18/2019 at 08:00 AM
These cards are adorable! I’m loving Betsy’s new release!
Posted by: Holly | 06/18/2019 at 07:23 AM
Lovely card Wanda. The background looks so cool... it's the perfect backdrop to the pretty and delicate flowers!
Posted by: Monika.Buzsy | 06/18/2019 at 07:13 AM
Gorgeous! I am loving this new release. Thanks for the inspiration. :D
Posted by: janet sisk | 06/18/2019 at 06:42 AM
Such a subtle background! I love the way it showcases the beautiful floral bouquet you water colored, Wanda.
Posted by: joy meadows | 06/18/2019 at 06:25 AM
This is a beautiful new floral set! Your card is so lovely.
Posted by: Amy Cooley | 06/18/2019 at 06:03 AM
I love the muted watercolor background. It sets off the vibrant colored flowers perfectly!
Posted by: Donna Gibson | 06/18/2019 at 05:35 AM
Wanda! you HAD ME at GREY!! I'd put this beauty right into a frame... gorgeous little blooms!
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Posted by: Michele | 06/18/2019 at 05:24 AM
Great cards, thanks for the “how to” on making the background stripes!
Posted by: Nancy | 06/18/2019 at 05:14 AM
Wonderful card Wanda! Love every one of their wonderful floral stamps.
Posted by: Virginia Panto | 06/18/2019 at 04:32 AM
Thanks for sharing the background technique! Love it!
Posted by: Shelly | 06/18/2019 at 04:27 AM
I am amazed by all the beautiful creations.
Posted by: Iggy | 06/18/2019 at 04:10 AM
You are so talented and I love what you create.
Posted by: Kylie R Z | 06/18/2019 at 03:51 AM
Such beautiful cards.
Posted by: Maria C F | 06/18/2019 at 03:48 AM
Wanda, you are so talented!! I just love your card design and that background is awesome. Your bouquet of flowers is so pretty!
Posted by: Beverly Perdue | 06/18/2019 at 03:19 AM
These bright, fresh florals are just gorgeous against the cool, neutral stripes, Wanda ... such fabulous inspiration, thank you! Anita :)
Posted by: Anita in France | 06/18/2019 at 02:44 AM
Beautiful card, and lovely background.
Posted by: Betty Neville | 06/17/2019 at 11:36 PM
Such a cool tip about creating your own watercolour background, thanks Wanda! Beautiful card!
Posted by: Allie | 06/17/2019 at 11:24 PM
I really like your striped background on your card!
Posted by: kathleen dumpert | 06/17/2019 at 10:38 PM
Very pretty! Love the colours & your hand-painted stripes.
Posted by: Rose J | 06/17/2019 at 08:50 PM
Your card is just BEAUTIFUL! I'm so glad you told us how you made your background. I loved it before I learned how easy it is to make it! Made me like it even more. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful talent.
Posted by: Mutzy Mia | 06/17/2019 at 08:31 PM
Lovely cards
Posted by: Anna | 06/17/2019 at 08:20 PM
Terrific card Wanda...love your background!
Posted by: Colleen F | 06/17/2019 at 08:02 PM
LOVE the bold watercolor stripes with the delicate florals.
Posted by: S Fink | 06/17/2019 at 07:43 PM
So pretty love your background!
Posted by: Marlene | 06/17/2019 at 07:14 PM
I love the striped background that you created to showcase the beautiful florals!
Posted by: Judy | 06/17/2019 at 07:08 PM
Beautiful. Appreciate the stepped-out tutorial!
Posted by: see mary stamp | 06/17/2019 at 06:36 PM