Wonderful Things - GIU #3

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Hello, happy Wednesday!

Thanks for stopping by for day 3 of my Growing in Unity week!

Don't forget to leave a comment for a chance to win! Two lucky people will win 25 Unity Stamps at the end of my week, so be sure to come back each day to visit and leave a comment.

I won a grab bag of Unity Stamps earlier this year and this beautiful fairy image was included. I've been waiting for the opportunity to ink her up and get her in a project! 


This simple card was so much fun to make. I made the background by using a similar technique from my GIU #2 post yesterday, but instead of using a paint brush to add the ink to the paper, I just laid the paper directly onto the spritzed, inky craft mat and let the paper absorb the color mess. The results were perfect for this fairy...almost a magical feel :)

Instead of masking the fairy, this time I used my watercolor pencils to color her in. I applied a white base to the entire image, then slowly added additional colors on top. I left the dress white because it looked so pretty against the background.

I distressed the paper a bit and added a lovely sentiment from the "empowered words" set, then glued it all together.

Thanks for coming by to visit again!
Brittany

Supplies used: 
  • Paper: Cardstock: White Daisy and Twilight (CTMH); and Watercolor paper 
  • Stamps: Fairy (not sure which set this is from, sorry) and Sentiment - Empowered Words (Unity Stamp Co.)
  • Inks: Tuxedo Black (Memento); Twilight, Olive and Honey (CTMH) and Watercolor pencils (CTMH)

Comments

  1. Denise BryantJune 3, 2015 at 6:16 AM

    Pretty background for that lovely fairy stamp! Love the card!

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  2. Becca YahrlingJune 3, 2015 at 7:31 AM

    Fabulous colors in your background! When I first started reading your post yesterday, I thought the background paper was laid down on your palette as it was today (then I read the rest & saw you brushed it on). So now I know I will try it both ways. Your card is gorgeous!

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  3. ionabunnyJune 3, 2015 at 8:03 AM

    So pretty. Great background. Must try that technique. Hugz

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  4. Sue DJune 3, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    Beautiful background colors.

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  5. Mary HolshouserJune 3, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    I haven't tried the technique of putting the paint on a mat and pressing the paper to it.
    It makes a wonderful background. The card is so pretty.
    thanks for sharing.

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  6. Brandi RJune 3, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    WOW! Beautiful card! LOVE that background and simply adore that precious image! GREAT job ♥

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  7. LauraEvaJune 3, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    wow---just beautiful!

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  8. Amber SheavesJune 3, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    Love the pencil over the watercolor!

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  9. UnknownJune 3, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    Love the card, very pretty!

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  10. Berina RGAJune 3, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    this is so lovely!! very beautiful!!

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  11. D.Ann CJune 3, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    Love the colors!!

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  12. Mamarazzi ScrapsJune 3, 2015 at 12:55 PM

    Very pretty...love the distressed edges and the color of cardstock you mounted the inked card on makes everything pop. Great job!

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  13. Kris BJune 3, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    Love the watercolor background! Fantastic coloring, beautiful card!

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  14. Sweet AprilJune 3, 2015 at 4:26 PM

    Absolutely lovely fairy card,such sweet colors.I must try your technique,it's fabulous!

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  15. StampNKJune 3, 2015 at 7:05 PM

    Lovely watercolor background that shows off this delicate stamped image!

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  16. sharon gJune 3, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    I am really loving your backgrounds. I tend to not think too much about backgrounds, but it makes such a difference.

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  17. UTs Hobby TimeJune 4, 2015 at 12:02 AM

    Such a precious card. Perfect image and sentiment. Love this card so much.

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  18. Diana SolingJune 4, 2015 at 4:49 AM

    Such a beautiful card. The technique is just stunning. Wonderful job.

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  19. GaylynnJune 4, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    Beautiful message for this lovely floating angel.

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  20. Amy WilliamsJune 4, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    Lovely background and such a gorgeous fairy! I'd say that stamp was a good score in the grab bag! ;-) Beautiful card!

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  21. RubyJune 4, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    Very pretty card. I love this stamp. It is one of my favourites. Great background for the fairy.

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  22. anderynJune 4, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    I love the idea of using watercolor pencils over the colorful background, and that stamp is awesome. (Anyone know what set it's from?)

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  23. SHartlJune 4, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    This is so beautiful. The background makes the white dress really stand out.

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  24. BananastamperJune 5, 2015 at 3:53 AM

    Such a pretty card. Congrats on your week with Unity!
    Shanna :)

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  25. UnknownJune 5, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Love the softness & coloring! Beautiful!

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  26. Kendra KJune 5, 2015 at 9:27 PM

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  27. Kendra KJune 5, 2015 at 9:27 PM

    Great card, h

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  28. Lisa :)June 6, 2015 at 4:54 AM

    This is gorgeous, I LOVE How you did it!!!

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