As a follower of Natasha Foote I had seen several examples of this style card and decided to try my own. I did look at her video just to be sure I understood how it was done, however, my brain had figured it out correctly.
I used a scrap piece of watercolour card stock and some TomBow markers. First I spritzed the paper with water and then I scribbled. My markers are truly ancient and I discovered they had dried out quite a bit, so I found some watercolour pencils and added them over the top. All my stamps are from Hampton Arts. The first piece I tried didn’t work because I accidentally added more water and one of the blocks travelled into another making a hot mess. I can probably turn it into a background later by adding more colours.
My card is intended for two challenges: Color Hues #126 and Sunday Stamps. I backed my layer with a black piece and then added it all to the card front. Although it looks decent, I can’t say I am enamored with it so if time allows I may have another go and design a 2nd entry.
My hubby isn’t 100% well at the moment so a lot of my time is going to helping him. I use my craft room to keep me from worrying constantly. He will undergo some surgery next Monday and hopefully that will fix the problem and we can go back to normal.
Thanks for stopping by, you, your time and any comments are appreciated.
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Wonderful color blocked card! I like how each block isn’t perfect and the stamped images bring them to life.
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Thanks LIsa
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You did very well with this card and came through improvising with watercolour pencils when you discovered you had dried up markers. Good for you Johanna. Keep busy, stay calm and our love to your hubby on his upcoming surgery. Hugs and love to you for being strong.
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Thanks my friend
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Pretty card. Praying your husband’s surgery goes well and that he has a full and speedy recovery.
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Such a sweet card! Pretty way to use those little images! Thanks for joining us at Sunday Stamps, hope to see you again soon!
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Many thanks
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Thanks Lisa
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That’s such a great effect – I must try that technique. Hope your hubby’s surgery goes smoothly next week x
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Thanks
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I hope your husband is doing better. It’s always difficult when those we love are going through things and there’s not much we can do.
Your card is sweet. I like the layout.
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Thanks Golda
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Very pretty. I like that the squares are all a little different. Hope your hubby gets better.
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Thanks, freehand means no precision and I like the look myself.
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The inked blocks with the images turned out wonderfully. Best of luck to Derek with a speedy, full recovery.
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Thanks. Surgery is on Monday and we shall both be relieved once it is done.
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I love the simplicity of this card, Johanna! The watercolored paper adds a nice texture too. Thanks for playing at Color Hues and I wish hubby well at that surgery is successful on Monday! Take care of yourself too.
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Thanks on both counts.
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Your scribble blocks are a fun way to play along with our “Love is in the Air” color challenge!! You showcased our color palette perfectly!! Thanks for joining the fun at Sunday Stamps!! Deb Horst, DT #SSC378
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Many thanks.
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I’m impressed with this layout, Johanna! Your images and backgrounds for each are so well placed! Thanks for sharing this with us at Color Hues! I hope your husband’s surgery goes well.
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Many thanks. And surgery went well and he is recuperating at home. Thanks for asking
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