Friday 31 March 2017

Happy Little Stampers and Avery Elle Encouragement card



Hello everyone,

I don't know where the year is going to but I can't believe we're up to April when it seems we only put the decorations away last week! It's time for another challenge over at Happy Little Stampers Watercolour Challenge, where this time our optional twist is Rainbows, and I'm sure we'll be lucky enough to see plenty of those in the coming month after all the April showers. 


our winner this time will receive a $15 discount at the HLS Stamp Store


I came up with this simple little encouragement card destined to wing its way to a friend of mine who has been going through a rough time lately.



1) Take a panel of Mixed Media card and paint rainbow stripes across it using Gansai Tambi Watercolour paint.

2) Stamp the sentiments from HLS Rainy Days and Avery Elle Brushed with black Versafine ink.

3) Stamp the cloud from the HLS Rainy Days stamp twice, and fussy cut them both, snipping off the sun as you go.


4) Mat the panel onto black card and then onto a red stitched rectangle before placing it on the base card.

5) To finish off, stick one cloud flat on the card and raise the second one up on foam tape.

We are fortunate to have the talented Julie as our guest designer this month, and you can see her lovely card, along with lots of inspiration from the team, over on the Happy Little Stampers Blog.

I hope you will join us this time.

I'd like to play along with






Thanks for stopping by

Hugs
Carol x 



16 comments:

Marybeth said...

What a beautiful rainbow card, Carol! So bright and happy!

Kylie said...

This is amazing Carol! I love your watercoloured rainbow. I know your friend will love this and I hope it brightens her day :) xx

Nonni said...

Fantastic card! I love the combo of sentiments and what a stunning rainbow. Beautiful, detailed card. Thanks for joining us at TIME OUT!

Melissa L. said...

Ohhh, so lovely, Carol! I hope that you are enjoying the coming of Spring! :)

Julie B said...

Well done painting your rainbow freehand, you must have a very steady hand! Hope to see you at PS, have you got a ticket yet? Mine came earlier this week. :)

Ros Crawford said...

Brilliant card for the challenge Carol! I can't believe where the time is gong either! Must be an age thing!

Kim Heggins said...

Sweet card...love your wonderful rainbow!

Rema DeLeeuw said...

Fabulous! Love those clouds.

Sarah said...

Love rainbows...love this card!! xx

Sue said...

Love this card Carol it's so bright and cheery and I'm sure your friend loved it! Sorry I've been MIA again! but I'm hoping to get better at commenting because I love visiting everyone lots of huggles Sue xxxxxxxx

Carole said...

What a happy cheery card Carol....I am sure your friend will be happy with it too!

Nancy Penir said...

A rainbow delight! Love the pretty cheer on your card, Carol. And what a sweet way to tell a friend you care!

Brenda said...

I love this card Carol! It's so uplifting and cheery, perfect encouragement card for someone. I agree, I don't know how the months are flying by so fast but they are. Why is that?!!! And why does old age have something to do with it?!!! sigh Oh well, we will just have to make the best of it won't we? Hugs, Brenda

Creative world said...

Fantastic watercolor card and awesome design...thank you for joining us at AUD SENTIMENTS CHALLENGE,hope to see you again
Zeljka DTxx

Kelly Szafron said...

Fantastic cheerful rainbow card!

Jenny Colacicco said...

Isn't that sentiment so fab! I love how you used it on this gorgeous bright fun card. Jenny x

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