This week's High Hopes blog challenge requires us to create something without using patterned paper. I use patterned paper on just about EVERYTHING, but I managed to pull something together for the challenge.
With the last High Hopes Stamps image release, Crissy (the illustrator) created a couple of images of sitting kids -- I chose to use the girl (there's also a boy). Crissy also created images of things for the kids to sit on, like a bale of hay and a fence. But I thought I'd create a scene that could easily have been me as a kid. I loved my horse and pony when I was growing up -- so yup, this could easily have been me!
I chose to keep my card pretty simple... because simple is where it's at for me this weekend! I did, however, pay close attention to my watercoloring for just the right shading. I was recently asked which paints I use when I watercolor. Most of the time on cards I use Stampin' Up or Ranger ink refills and a water brush. On this card, I used a combination of the two brands of ink refills. Also, there was some Shimmerz paint in my brush from the last time I used it, and it added some sparkle to the painted image. Fun!
For more info on my watercoloring technique, there's a post in the Tips & Tricks category in the Category list on the right side of my blog. During an upgrade, Typepad "moved" the image files so they won't display on the post, but if you click the link for each image the photos will display for you. *Thanks Typepad...groan*
If you want to participate in this week's High Hopes blog challenge, you will find all the details on the High Hopes blog sometime early Sunday morning.
This is just adorable, and you watercoloring is super.
Ks.stamper
Posted by: Evelyn Saddler | March 18, 2009 at 07:44 PM
Oh, talk about cute! I love how you created your own scene with just two stamps and come creative paper cutting - gorgeous!
Posted by: Cheri Howard | March 16, 2009 at 09:33 PM
Absolutely adorable. I love the scene you made with the image and grass. Great!
Posted by: Alberta | March 16, 2009 at 07:26 PM
This is adorable! Love your grass treatment.
Posted by: Beth M | March 16, 2009 at 06:56 AM
Hi Anna .... These High Hopes' images are sweet paired-up together. Neat technique you used in paper piercing the front along with the 3-D grass you created.
And of course, your watercolouring is stunning , as per usual , and of course I am totally envious of it . Can you send me just a smidge of your talent across the air ways, then maybe I'll feel better and stop sighing and feeling inadequate around you :)
Cluck Cluck Chickie :o)
Posted by: Robb_eeie | March 15, 2009 at 11:29 PM
holy cow! look at your coloring girl! And I LOVE love love your grass!
Posted by: ChristineCreations | March 15, 2009 at 07:07 PM
This is just adorable! I love how you created the grass! Very clever!
Posted by: Danielle | March 15, 2009 at 06:27 PM
This is toooooo cute. Love how you did the grass!
Posted by: Kimberly O'Rosky | March 15, 2009 at 05:53 PM
Super cute!
Posted by: Nicole Coleman | March 15, 2009 at 04:50 PM
ADORABLE CARD!!
Nicely colored :)
The grass looks Great too...
really cute images.
Posted by: Dee | March 15, 2009 at 04:48 PM
A----DORABLE!
Posted by: Shae | March 15, 2009 at 04:29 PM
simple but so cute love your coloring
Hugs
Norine
Posted by: Norine | March 15, 2009 at 03:50 PM
cute, cute, cute
Posted by: Linda C. | March 15, 2009 at 01:48 PM
Cute card!
Posted by: Erika M | March 15, 2009 at 01:43 PM
Too cute!!!
Posted by: Michelle Adams | March 15, 2009 at 01:04 PM
I just love your grassy meadows... This no patterned paper thing would be hard for me as well, but the card is absolutely 100% AWESOME!!
Posted by: paula | March 15, 2009 at 08:26 AM
Hi Anna! Finally a moment to catch up on my blog surfing. Things sure have been crazy busy for me these days. No time for stamping... waaaaah!
What a cute card! I love the grass. That's a bit of a precarious perch (LOL), but I guessed it was you when I saw it! Perfect coloring, as always. You always amaze me.
Hugs,
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Hjulberg | March 15, 2009 at 08:10 AM
What an adorable card!! The images are so cute and your coloring is just gorgeous!
Posted by: Cindy H. | March 15, 2009 at 07:57 AM
so cute. Love the grass. I also just saw your new sets and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them. I only wish I hadn't placed an order on Wednesday as I definitely missed out this time around on your adorable "Little Critters" set.
Posted by: Kelly Bee | March 15, 2009 at 07:42 AM
What an adorable card! I love the grass you created! What a great idea. The images you used are wonderful! Love your work! Best, Curt
Posted by: Curt OBrien | March 15, 2009 at 07:32 AM
I adore your choice of Kraft paper! That grass is sensational, but your watercoloring blows me away.
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | March 15, 2009 at 06:06 AM
So very Cute! Love It!
Posted by: Peggy S from Ohio | March 15, 2009 at 05:46 AM
Hello Anna, I love the High hopes images you used and I love your pretty colouring.
love
Zoe
xxxxx
Posted by: Zoe | March 15, 2009 at 01:30 AM