Here is my first card that I tried my hand on for the color wash tutorial.
I always stress about the tutorial sample. Ultimately this one I rejected because I always seem to use these soft colors and I chose brighter ones.
The card base is s 4 1/4″ x 8 1/2″ piece of Chocolate Chip cardstock folded in half, layered with a 4″ square of Old Olive Prints Designer paper.
The Ruby Red scallop square is punched and embossed with the square Nestabilities die templates. It was layered with a 3 1/4″ square of Chocolate Chip cardstock and topped with the 3″ watercolor paper.
I used More Mustard for the Watercolor. The flowers from Heartfelt Thanks were inked with Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie (inside of flower head) and Ruby Red (edges of flower head) Markers and stamped on the bottom left. The outline stamps and the sentiment were inked with Brown Palette Ink.
I added a big paper pierced edge on the top right corner and 5/8″ vanilla grosgrain ribbon around to finish the card off.
I don’t know about you, but now that I have placed my first order, I am getting very excited. The beautiful new ribbon and paper, the gorgeous new stamps and the awesome new punches!!! I can’t wait to get them. Although after not stamping much for three month, I am a bit afraid that I might have lost my mojo. You guys have to go easy on me on my first new postings!
Have a wonderful day! We have a trip to the beach planned. Although it’s raining here right now. I hope it will stop soon.
Hugs and smiles
Beate
Stay at Home Mom of Three, Splitcoast Team Member and Copic and Spellbinders die Lover.63 Responses to “Mustardy Wash”
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Wow! This is a ‘reject’? I feel so inadequate! 🙂 This is just gorgeous – fantastic!
Glad you are back!!
Go easy on you????? NEVER…..hehehe…just kidding !!! I truly love this card…gorgeous !!! It’s like you’ve never skipped a beat 🙂
Have a great day at the beach even if it is raining !! You’re all together and that’s all that matters !! 🙂
Great Card!! Glad you’re back…I’ve missed your creative ideas!!
So glad you are back. This card is so beautiful. All the elements came together to produce one gorgeous card.
Enjoy your family.
I hope the rain cleared and you had a great day at the beach Beate. Your mojo is sure to return once you start playing with some new goodies. That is always the trick:-)
I’m sure your mojo will come back after you get that new stuff in. Hey, if I can get it back, anyone can! I spent more than 3 months away from stamping and new stuff always inspires. Good to see you again!
Hi Beate, Welcome back! Great card, love the colors. I can not wait for you to get your new stampin stuff too! I know you will come with great ideas to show all of us.
Beate- This is pretty gorgeous for reject! 🙂 I have missed seeing your artwork and am glad you are back. Enjoy your time with your husband while he is home!TFS!
It’s good to see you back Beate, you have been missed! I really love this card and I can’t believe you put it in the reject pile. Those colors are perfect for this time of year, and that stamp set has always been one of my faves. Thanks for sharing!
Oh I like both cards, the trees look wonderful as well. I bet you were excited with your first order.
Welcome back Beate and I doubt that your mojo has left the building. The card is awesome and stamping is like riding a bike, you never forget how.
Welcome back Beate! It is so great to see your beautiful cards again. I am glad to hear you had such a wonderful break, you must be feeling pretty refreshed about now 🙂
I love these colour wash samples, they are just gorgeous!
Jodene
I’m soooooooooooooo glad you’re back….have been waiting anxiously for your cards. I enjoy your cards so much!!!
Merrily
This is exciting – to have you back. I don’t know much about color wash, but I love this card. Can’t wait for the first sketch next Friday.
So nice to see you posting and creating again for us!! We {heart} you Beate. Your card is stunning. I just love that set.
love the card!! AND the colors! and really, if this is a reject, I’m hanging up my hat now!!! JK….but really – Beate, I don’t think you are capable of a reject….and I am so glad you are back and your new stamps on the way….cuz I know it means I’ll have more ideas for classes!! yippee! Hope you feel rested, relaxed, loved and reaffirmed….you were missed by many…
((()))Maureen
Are you kidding? You could post more “rejects”. I would love to see something you created that wasn’t beuatiful! LOL!
I’m super excited about new things too! So much fun!
Sooooo pretty! Love the colors!
Love, love your card Beate! You are so funny! You could put a bag over your head and make a perfect card! He he! Have a fun day rain or shine! Hugs, Deb
We won’t need to go easy on ya – your stuff is always beautiful – just look at this card, I love it!!
Have fun at the beach – hey, you are going to get wet anyway, right??!!! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
This is so beautiful! I really should get that set out again…it used to be my favorite and it’s been neglected! I love your color washing! Glad you’re back, too! And I really doubt YOU have lost any mojo! But it’s ok if you did. Take care!
So great to see you back Beate!! I’ve missed your posts. I am so glad you’ve been having a great summer with your kids!! Hugs!
THis was one of your rejects? Wow, you’re tough on yourself! 🙂 I think it’s BEAUTIFUL! I’m sure your mojo isn’t gone. . .can’t wait to see what you create with your new toys!
Sooooo good to have you back! I am excited to get my order from the new catalog too! It seems to be taking forever! I ordered on the 11th and it still hasn’t been picked! Boo hoo. I don’t know what to do about all the things I want because I definately dont have enough money for it all! I better have some workshops and fast!
have a great weekend!
you crack me up. Even if you think you could loose your mojo, I know I would love whatever you would come up with. I can’t wait to see what you ordered!
GORGEOUS card, Beate – I LOVE it!!! Wow… 🙂
WELCOME BACK!!!! Did this summer fly or what!? Glad you enjoyed yours, we did ours – I still need another month – school starts in 3 days! Yikes!
You lose your mojo…you crack me up! 🙂
Hugs!
I am so happy you are back – I know you had a wonderful break – but it was painful for us.
great card, so glad to see you back!
Great to have you back Beate. Going by your two cards, you have NOT lost your mojo! They are both stunning.
K-xxx
This is really pretty! I love the technique you used!
Beate, your card is gorgeous. I love that size square card too. They are so much fun to work with. I’m sure all of your mojo will be there when you are ready. It’s like riding a bike, right? Maybe your time off will leave you more energized and your mojo will be double. I’m glad to see you back and am looking forward to your sketch challenge next week. Hope you have a blast at the beach.
So happy you’ve had a wonderful time off and also so happy to see you’re back! Love your stuff!
I am so glad that you are back!!! I just LOVE visiting your blog..
Also, your card is just beautiful!!
Dawn~
I hope you had a wonderful summer, but I am so happy to see you back. Your work inspires me so.
Wow, I think this is GREAT!!
This is so beautiful!! I love the colors…and WOW…love your piercing!!
You loose mojo? Not possible, girl!! 😉
What a beautiful card. The color washing is so soft. It is so good to be reading your blog again. Sure missed your cards while you were gone.
Jeanne in Cowtown, Texas
Missed you while you were gone but far more happy for you to take time to just not pay attention to the constant “buzz” and instead focus on the most important things in your life…your family and your own peace of mind. But I’m glad to see you back. And even though this was a reject for your tutorial, I found it to be a very lovely card. Thank you for sharing.
Hallo Beate,
schön wieder von dir zu lesen und tolle Karten zu sehen. Ich habe dich vermisst und freu mich, dass ihr eine schöne Zeit hattet und weiter haben werdet. 😉
Liebe Grüße… Silke
I’m so happy your back and happy to hear you had a wonderful summer! I can’t wait to see what you comeup with when you get your new loot! This card is absoutely beautiful…no way you’ve lost your mojo! Have a GREAT Sunday! {SMILES}
This is beautiful! I love it and love the fact that this is sort of an oldie stamp set…one of my absolute favorites. You have NOT lost your mojo!! Can’t wait to try to wash method. Great colors too. Glad you’re back…missed you! Eager to see what you’ll be doing with new stuff! TFS!
You have not lost a thing!!!!! Your cards are my favorite because they are creative and classy yet not overdone and gaudy. So glad to see you back. Keep enjoying your wonderful family.
I will be in your area next weekend:)Time for my week in heaven on earth.
Superb!
Just georgeous, Beate. Makes me want to dig out my Heartfelt Thanks! TFS – Gretchen
This is fabulous Beate! Beautiful warm summer colours! So happy to have you back! I don’t think you have to worry about your mojo going…it appears to be working just fine!!
YES and iam the proud owner of this CARD!!! Yeah…. that was so awesome when i got this card in my mailbox!!!!!
hugs
claudia
I love the colors in this card! It turned out great!
GREAT!!! So glad you’re back!! I’ve really missed your creativity…..you’re the best……
Hi Beate! Glad to see you back! I haven’t checked my updates on blogs for the last few days, but when I checked this one this morning, as I was scrolling down and saw your card (I didn’t notice your blog name at first) and I thought, that’s a BEATE CARD – she’s back! So, I recognized your card immediately! Love the card – glad your back – and look forward to your daily post after your kids are off to school. Glad you had the summer to enjoy being with them, and your DH when he was home. Take care!
Wow . . . I’m so excited to be able to see your incredible talent again. Welcome back! Mary Fish
I love the colors you used here. Really beautiful card.
This is gorgeous Beate. I am so glad to see you back and blogging. It’s good to know you had a fabulous summer with your kids. I can’t wait to see what you got and what you will create.
I’m so excited about my new SU toys, too. I especially can’t wait to get my hands on that gorgeous dsp! I think almost every pack is on my wish list! 😀
I love these colors Beate, so you can make all your samples and I would mind. Ü I am going to have to try this technique.
Welcome back! We missed you. How does someone that is so talented like you lose mojo. I don’t believe that it’s possible. I can’t wait to see what you come up with with these wonderful new stamps.
Thanks so much for coming back – I have missed your posts! I am so glad you had time with your darling husband and family.
Welcome Back Beate!!! It is great to see your work again. I hope the summer was fun and relaxing. Again, welcome back –
You’re back!!! I wasn’t expecting you until tomorrow, and here you already have 3 posts! 🙂 I’m so excited you’re back, and that you had a restful summer, hanging with the kids and getting to see your DH! BEautiful cards, as always! Welcome back 😀
While scrolling through subscriptions this morning (not reading) I recognized your work right away!! I have to say that I’ve missed you so much and Im super glad that you are back. I LOVE all your work and its so inspiring!! I hope you had an amazing summer!!
Tiffany 🙂
You’ve certainly not lost your mojo! This is beautiful! Thanks for sharing! Hope you have a great day! 🙂
Welcome back! Your cards are beautiful as always. You’ve been missed. Glad you are back. Enjoy your family time!
Beautiful card… your mojo is definatly still there…. love how you punch the corner 😉