Thanks for joining me on the blog today friends! I have some ideas to share that I hope you are going to love!
Ok, so do you love making cards? Yes, I do!
Do you have friends & family you love give cards to? Yes, I do?
Do you feel like playing with paper right now? Yes, I do?
(Then I think we are on the same page hehe!)
Here are some cards that will add a whole lot of color to someone’s life, using the uber fun, Joy Parade collection from Fancy pants Designs AND gorgeous bling & flowers from Queen & Co.
Create an ombre effect with complimenting watercolors like I did on these few examples.
Hello Friend card by Kim Watson
- Add some bold swashes of watercolor for the background.
- Punch a vellum scalloped circle.
- Decorate with flowers & leaves.
- Adhere little bling accents in ombre colors to match the background.
- Punch a cute sentiment.
- Add some bold swashes of watercolor for the background.
- Punch a sweet butterfly then paint it in bright colors.
- Adhere puffy sticker dots in ombre colors to match the background.
- Attach a cute sentiment from the Ephemera pack
Make a Wish card by Kim Watson
- Punch an assortment of butterflies from left over scraps.
- Arrange them in an ombre fashion.
- Splatter background with ink colors to compliment butterfly colors.
- Once dry, attach butterflies & sentiment from the Ephemera pack.
Eat Cake by Kim Watson
- Cut a selection of paper strips, attach adhesive tape on the back.
- Lay the strips in a pleasing patchwork arrangement, trim off extra.
- Paint a cupcake Ephemera piece & allow to dry.
- Attach accent to card with foam tape & a little bunched pile of thread.
- Decorate with puffy stickers & a sentiment.
Trio of Cards by Kim Watson
All done…four rainbow inspired cards, sure to bring joy to anyone who receives them. I hope you have enjoyed them. If you are curious how I created the backgrounds, be sure to take a look at my Youtube channel.
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