March 01, 2016

STAMPlorations CASEplorations March

Holy Moly, it's March already!  Where does the time go?  It seems like just yesterday we were ringing in the new year.  Now we are starting off a new month and I'm going to be turning a year older.  Sigh.  Sometimes it hits me that I'm in my forties and I think, how the heck did that happen!?! Well, I have a couple of weeks before I hit 41 (the 19th).  I think I'll just pretend to be 29 for a while. LOL.

Anyway, it's time for another CASEplorations over at STAMPlorations!  We are CASEing a truly inspiring card artist this month. Her card is just gorgeous.  It's non other than Betsy Veldman!  Take a look at her amazing card...


Isn't it just lovely?  I actually knew what stamp I wanted to use right away for my CASE.  I haven't used it yet (I guess that makes it NBUS) and it was about time I did.  Check it out...

(All stamps by STAMPlorations)

I was inspired by Betsy's flowers, watercolouring and colours.  My layout came from the current challenge at CASE This Sketch.  First I created a mask of my rose (Blossom Overture set) and used it to stamp my trio of roses.  I coloured them in with my Spectrum Aqua markers (Teal, Navy, Bud Green, Yellow) using my water brush.  I let the colours bleed on purpose.  Then I die cut the happy and sponged on Mustard Seed Distress ink on it creating an ombré look.  I attached it to my card and then stamped the birthday (Vignette: Chevron and Arrows set) in black.  This card makes me think of my Mom since her favourite flower is a yellow rose. She had them as her wedding flower.  :-)

Well, I hope you've enjoyed your visit today and I encourage you to check out the other DT projects too.  Have a wonderful day!

I'd like to link up to the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - anything goes
Darnell's NBUS #6 Challenge
CASE This Sketch -

15 comments:

  1. Beautifully done. You've used Betsy's colors perfectly.

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  2. This is gorgeous, Kim - such a beautiful CASE! Your masking, watercolours and sentiment are just perfect :)

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  3. This is so very bright and cheerful. I love the bright yellow of the roses. I am going to be52 in June so....I am 29 like you:)

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  4. Oh, I love Betsy's card and yours as well! Wonderful job CASEing her!

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  5. What a beautiful CAS mixed media card, Kim!

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  6. Beautiful! Love the ombré sentiment.

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  7. hello Kim! super cute card, luv those gorgeous flowers! so glad you played along with us at simon says stamp wednesday challenge!

    sparkle & shine, kindness *~*

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  8. This is a beautiful CASE of Betsy's card, Kim, and it's even more beautiful knowing that it reminds you of your mother and her love for yellow roses! Good job using that stamp and thank you so much for playing in my 6th NBUS challenge!! Enjoy #41! Before you can believe, you'll be in your 60s, 70s, or 80s, looking back and wishing you'd enjoyed it more!! Hugs, Darnell

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  9. Beautiful take on Betsy's card, and I love how you used the sketch!

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  10. Beautiful card, Kim...love the yellow roses.
    Happy (early) Birthday! :-)

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  11. Beautiful card, and great coloring!

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  12. Awesome card! You really did a great job on the challenges

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  13. It's a beauty, you got the colors so right and love how you did the sentiment in kind of ombré technique.

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  14. Absolutely stunning, love your colouring of this stamp.

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