Monday, October 15, 2012

Hambo Hoedown

This week at the Hambo Hoedown the challenge is all about watercolor. I decided to use watercolor to make a background for my card. The technique is call Watercolor Wash Background and you can find the directions at the Techniques Zone. Basically you scribble water based markers on a non-stick surface. (I used wax paper) and spritz over it with water. Then place your cardstock on top of the water spritzed marker colors and rub gently with your fingertips to make your background. Here's my card...


I was going to water color the image too, but decided to paper piece it instead. I think it looks better against the background. I used Hambo rubber stamps Duck Umbrella and Sunshine & Happiness. This was a fun challenge and I tried a new to me technique!

6 comments:

  1. The card is adorable. Nice colors. It remindes me fo the shaving cream technique. Rose

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  2. I love this Paula! I am a technique junkie so I will definitely be trying this out. I love the sweet duck too -- great colors! Thanks for playing at the Hoedown this week!!

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  3. Love these colors and that cute duck image!! So happy to see you at the Hoedown!

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  4. Very cute, Paula! I haven't used this technique in a long time. I think you've inspired me to give it a go again! Adorable card and I love that embossing folder!

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  5. The watercolored background is beautiful! I love the paper-pieced duck too. So great to see you at the Hoedown Paula! :)

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  6. I'm loving the combination! The colored background makes that image pop! Great to see you again and playing with us!

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