Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Altenew April Challenge: From Places Abroad -- Thailand

Today, I have a card to share for the


Isn't it gorgeous?
While the colours listed on the background didn't include gold,
I knew I had to include some gold embossing on my card.


I started by stamping the Wild Hibiscus flower and butterflies
in versamark on watercolour paper and heat embossed them in gold.
I used my Zig Markers to colour them in, as well as a paintbrush and water.


I coloured some Zig Marker onto my acrylic block and added some water.
With a paintbrush, I painted some colour onto a piece of text patterned paper and
used it as a border on my card.
I stamped the sentiment (from Best Mom) in Desert Nights ink.
 
I'm also linking this up to this week's Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes.

Thanks for looking!

18 comments:

1 LauraJane:) said...

Soft and Lovely!!

2 Sherrie M. said...

Stunning card Leigh! I would have included gold too. Love your coloring with the ZIG markers. I have yet to open my package but am so inspired by this to do so!

3 Audrey Pettit said...

Oh, this is beautiful, Leigh! I love that you included the gold embossing! Looks so amazing with the soft watercolors. Love your painted text paper, too. SO elegant!

4 Bobby said...

Beautiful card, Leigh.

5 Melody said...

Beautiful!

6 Kathy said...

This card is so light and airy with the colors and gold! That text strip is lovely with the flower and butterflies. I didn't know Altenew had a challenge, I'll have to check it out. :)

7 Diane Jaquay said...

WOW, Leigh, this is so STUNNING, love the beautiful flower and butterflies in gold and blue!!

8 Lisa's Creative Niche said...

Gorgeous!!! I just love the blue on this flower!

9 Lisa Elton said...

I like that you added the gold Leigh, this is so pretty!!

10 Joyce said...

Absolutely gorgeous, Leigh. Love your water coloring.

11 Vikki H said...

Your gold embossing with the pastel colors is lovely!! Beautiful card

12 Celeste Goff said...

Just gorgeous! Love the gold and blue combo!

13 I Card Everyone said...

I see plenty of gold in that photo, Leigh ... I think you're safe, and your card is gorgeous!
=]

14 Beth H. said...

Beautiful!

15 Karen B. said...

Gorgeous!

16 Olga said...

The gold embossing and soft colors look so pretty together. Beautiful card!

17 jessica - craftychicgirl said...

This card has the perfect balance of simplicity and detail!

18 Teresa Kline said...

so sweet, luv the printed edge....FAB! I am so glad you played along with us at simon says stamp wednesday challenge!

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