Welcome to Day 3 of the Impression Obsession 2014 Spring Release Designer Hop! I hope you have time to participate in the hop. Beautiful projects will be shared AND gift certificates will be given away each day this week on the IO blog! The hop will start each day at the Impression Obsession Blog at 6am EST with a list of participants on for the day. Find all the details of the hop there.
For today's project, I chose to use Butterfly Flowers to create my card. I started by stamping the image in VersaMark ink on heavy watercolor paper. I heat embossed the stamped image using an irridescent embossing powder. I painted the image using various colors of Stampin' Up re-inkers. I added a pretty pink button tied up with seam binding and string.
Thanks for visiting!! Now, scoot on along to see what the other designers have shared for today!
Today’s hop list!
Anna Wight ---You Are Here---
Supplies
Stamps: Impression Obsession Butterfly Flowers
Paper: Fabriano 100% Cotton Cold Press Watercolor paper, Neenah, American Crafts
Ink: VersaMark, Stampin' Up re-inkers
Other: embossing powder, seam binding, button, string
Oh what loveliness...so bright and pretty!
Posted by: Victoria H. | January 09, 2014 at 07:47 PM
Oh, this is pretty! Nancee :)
Posted by: Nancee Purdum | January 09, 2014 at 06:35 PM
I've so got to get out my embossing powder and reinkers. This is absolutely gorgeous. These colours are delicious.
Posted by: Loulou | January 09, 2014 at 05:56 PM
Very lovely card!!
Posted by: Sabrina Radican | January 09, 2014 at 07:06 AM
Stunning work all in my favourite colours, TFS, it's beautiful and very inspiring x
Posted by: Karen P | January 09, 2014 at 05:16 AM
Beautiful, like all your watercolor cards.
Posted by: Candida | January 09, 2014 at 03:36 AM
Another little piece of art. Love the watercolor effect.
Posted by: Rebecca | January 08, 2014 at 08:22 PM
This is even better than yesterdays card!
Posted by: Cornelia (fun stamping) | January 08, 2014 at 08:04 PM
love the watercolor vibe
Posted by: Chrisi | January 08, 2014 at 07:55 PM
Such a beautiful card! I really like that stamp!
Posted by: Patt H. | January 08, 2014 at 07:41 PM
absolutely beautiful bg!
Posted by: chark | January 08, 2014 at 07:06 PM
Another watercolor work of art.
Posted by: Kathy Stacy | January 08, 2014 at 06:04 PM
I just love this wc style! Beautiful and inspirational!
Posted by: Linda Carson | January 08, 2014 at 05:28 PM
love the watercolor technique.
Posted by: Kellie Wells | January 08, 2014 at 05:17 PM
So love your watercolour work
Posted by: Alison Patchett | January 08, 2014 at 04:56 PM
So very pretty love the colours and technique
Posted by: Kathryne | January 08, 2014 at 04:53 PM
Beautiful flower. Great job on coloring!
Posted by: Karen | January 08, 2014 at 04:53 PM
Lovely card. I really like the butterfly flower stamp. You showcased it so nicely.
Posted by: Vivian | January 08, 2014 at 04:52 PM
So happy to find your blog. Used to love following your farmyard photos!
Posted by: Sue Feher | January 08, 2014 at 04:46 PM
Beautiful card. I have a butterfly bush in my yard. They are so pretty.
Posted by: D | January 08, 2014 at 04:44 PM
I am learning from your watercolor cards. Previously the only thing I did was color with markers. Your cards are always beautiful.
Posted by: gurian6 | January 08, 2014 at 04:24 PM
What a beautiful card! TFS
Posted by: Rita Simmons | January 08, 2014 at 04:10 PM
Wow!! Simply Beautiful!! ;)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett. ;) | January 08, 2014 at 04:00 PM
Very pretty card. Love the butterfly flowers!
Posted by: Charlene M. | January 08, 2014 at 03:56 PM
You have a very good hand with watercolors. I love your cards!
Posted by: Dale Talley | January 08, 2014 at 03:18 PM
Beautiful card...so pretty in pinks and red!
Posted by: Jan Castle | January 08, 2014 at 03:15 PM
Thanks for all the details of your card. The colors you chose are so vibrant. I like that you mentioned the exact watercolor paper you used. Really like the card.
Posted by: Cecilia Sawyer | January 08, 2014 at 02:54 PM
Pretty card - love watercolor look.
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Posted by: Iris Soscia | January 08, 2014 at 01:54 PM
Another beautiful card today!
Posted by: Lynn Hardy | January 08, 2014 at 01:50 PM
Stunning card...love the colors!
Posted by: Mary Frances A. | January 08, 2014 at 01:42 PM
Beautiful!!!! Lovely!!!
Posted by: Tera | January 08, 2014 at 01:39 PM
Your watercolor background is perfect with the stamped image, just beautiful.
Posted by: Robin Tharaldson | January 08, 2014 at 01:32 PM
Beautiful card; love the colors. TFS
Posted by: Jo4Him | January 08, 2014 at 01:25 PM
Really pretty! Love your watercolor ideas. And a beautiful stamp too! Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
Posted by: Katie B. | January 08, 2014 at 01:07 PM
your cards are like beautiful watercolor paintings! TFS!
Posted by: Maureen Hayes | January 08, 2014 at 12:43 PM
Another lovely work of art!
Posted by: Roberta S | January 08, 2014 at 12:20 PM
Love your stamp
Posted by: Svetlana | January 08, 2014 at 11:52 AM
This is gorgeous. Love the colors & the watercoloring - got to try it!
Posted by: Troy Louise | January 08, 2014 at 11:32 AM
Anna you have been "rocking" these wonderful images. I have so much trouble trying to do watercolor images. I have a water brush but I always seem to get way to much water on the darn thing.
Posted by: Ida P. Krause | January 08, 2014 at 11:31 AM
Another fabulous card!
Posted by: janet sisk | January 08, 2014 at 11:20 AM
This week has been a real treat, as your watercoloured cards are making my day(s).
Posted by: Shona | January 08, 2014 at 11:10 AM
Just love this pretty image and your watercolor bg.
<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
Posted by: Janis in ID | January 08, 2014 at 10:48 AM
Oh Anna, I just love your water color cards!
Posted by: Deb Heinritz | January 08, 2014 at 10:31 AM
Your watercolour technique is so beautiful!
Penny
Posted by: Penny H | January 08, 2014 at 10:15 AM
Ohhh another beautiful watercolour. It's so nice to see such a different take on images. Love this so much.
Posted by: Beth Norman | January 08, 2014 at 10:00 AM
Another beautifully painted card! You've got some talent!
Posted by: susan h. | January 08, 2014 at 09:57 AM
Lovely card and your painting is great.
Posted by: Gretchen W | January 08, 2014 at 09:49 AM
Oh I love watercolor and I LOVE this card and that gorgeous flower. Beautifully done!
Posted by: Barbara Brenneman | January 08, 2014 at 09:37 AM
I would like to learn how to do the watercolor backgrounds like this one - very nice.
Posted by: Sue | January 08, 2014 at 09:31 AM
Your card is very soft - love the button and the ribbon/bow on your card as well as the color choices! TFS
Posted by: Gail Scott | January 08, 2014 at 08:51 AM
You are so good at that watercoloring! Beautiful card, Anna!
Posted by: Patti J. | January 08, 2014 at 08:50 AM
Wow, This is really a beautiful card that you crafted to share for day three. I love the watercolor look! Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Christine Kiehl | January 08, 2014 at 08:46 AM
Love this color combination! Beautiful card and a beautiful stamp!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | January 08, 2014 at 08:41 AM
Beautiful colors.
Posted by: lisa808 | January 08, 2014 at 08:38 AM
Very pretty card!
Posted by: Patty | January 08, 2014 at 08:35 AM
Another beauty, just like yesterday's. I would love to see a video of how you do this technique.
Posted by: Tami B | January 08, 2014 at 08:25 AM
Lovely watercoloring. It's nice to look at pretty spring flowers even though I have not stopped making winter cards yet. :)
Posted by: CC (aka Colorado Crafter) | January 08, 2014 at 08:12 AM
Beautiful spring colors! You make me want to get out my water color paper and paint flowers!
Posted by: pamboe | January 08, 2014 at 07:34 AM
Beautiful, such lovely colors!!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | January 08, 2014 at 07:34 AM
Unique, I like the watercolour look
Posted by: Faithe | January 08, 2014 at 07:27 AM
WOW, you are on a roll with these stunning water color and mixed media cards.
Posted by: Carol Dee | January 08, 2014 at 07:24 AM
very pretty - love this technique!
Sandra ltb
Posted by: Sandra ltb | January 08, 2014 at 07:23 AM
Love the watercolors..the cards a lovely
Posted by: Carole | January 08, 2014 at 07:18 AM
As always, your card is GORGEOUS ... SIMPLY GORGEOUS!! I LOVE the inspiration!!
Posted by: Judy | January 08, 2014 at 07:15 AM
Another beautiful watercolored card!
Posted by: Rachel B. | January 08, 2014 at 07:13 AM
What a beautiful card... I love this technique!
Posted by: Candida | January 08, 2014 at 06:50 AM
Another beauty! Your use of color is wonderful!
Pam
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Posted by: Pamela Danner | January 08, 2014 at 06:21 AM
Such a beautiful card. I love the soft colors!
Posted by: karine boivin | January 08, 2014 at 06:20 AM
Your watercoloring is awesome! I wish I did half this well!
Posted by: Cheryl Ann | January 08, 2014 at 06:12 AM
Love, love, love the watercolor effects.
Thx
Posted by: Joanna | January 08, 2014 at 06:03 AM
Love the artsy look of this card.
Posted by: Cheesy Sandy | January 08, 2014 at 05:56 AM
Beautiful card!
Posted by: Debbie Vasel | January 08, 2014 at 05:48 AM
Love the colors.
Posted by: ConnieA | January 08, 2014 at 05:45 AM
Colorful and pretty happy colors!! Beautiful card!!
Posted by: Diane H | January 08, 2014 at 05:37 AM
What a pretty in pink card!
Posted by: Sheri | January 08, 2014 at 05:35 AM
This is so pretty. Looking forward to seeing real flowers!! Thanks for a chance to win
Posted by: Karen | January 08, 2014 at 05:21 AM
Card again is fantastic. Love what you do with the watercolor paper.
Posted by: Susan Bugalski | January 08, 2014 at 05:20 AM
Such a lovely card and so beautiful!
Posted by: Sabrina Radican | January 08, 2014 at 05:01 AM
Beautiful again-you have a gift for watercolor.
PH
Posted by: Paula Huiras | January 08, 2014 at 05:01 AM
Oooh love those colors. Think Im going to finally give watercoloring a try after seeing your pretty card. Hope mine turns out half as good as yours. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Eileen L. | January 08, 2014 at 04:47 AM
absolutely beautiful... =)
Posted by: SannaS | January 08, 2014 at 04:42 AM
Ann, i am enjoying your watercolor cards. This is another beautiful one with its warm colors.
Posted by: Trish | January 08, 2014 at 04:30 AM
Every morning I prepare to be amazed by your stamped watercolor cards!
Posted by: Cely (Carolina Girl) | January 08, 2014 at 04:27 AM
Pretty card, love the colors you used.
Posted by: Diane Stricker | January 08, 2014 at 04:26 AM
Very pretty
Posted by: Janet | January 08, 2014 at 03:12 AM