Monday, March 18, 2013

City of Hope

Hi everyone,

This week, it's finally going to be Spring! Here in the Netherlands, the weather isn't quite there yet to match it. I hope it happens soon, because I'm so done with Winter and so ready for Spring. Simon Says Stamp and Show came up with another great challenge for us. And that is water. Water? Yes water. The sky is the limit. Go nuts, think watercolor ink, or a nice stamp with a water theme, or maybe a cool water technique.



I used watercolor paper for this challenge. It's pure magic to see how the Dylusion Sprays so beautiful blend together. I don't use watercolor paper often and each time I'm amazed how cool it is to work with.






Working with stencils is so much fun and this time I chose the Bubbles stencil. And sprayed it 2 colors of Dylusion Sprays. My love for stencils continues on this card with the mini chevrons, mini chevron arrows and mini punchinella, that I used with Distress Ink. Then I added some layers with stamps.




To join in all you need to do is make a project that fits this weeks challenge and you can be the winner of the $50 gift voucher that our amazing sponsor Simon Says Stamp offers. This prize will go to a random entry. So go over to the Stamp and Show Challenge blog, let the DT members inspire you and join in the fun!

Thank you for stopping by! Love to see you next time!

Hugs,
Sandra

17 comments:

Patricia said...

Hij is weer PRACHTIG deze kaart!
Mooie frisse kleuren!
Gr Patricia

Annie said...

Loving those layers Sandra.....fab piece x it's not like Spring here either....pretty grey

Hugs

Annie x

Candy C said...

Sandra...your water challenge card is so cool! I love the Dylusions sprays on watercolor paper! That Bubbles stencil really is striking against those bright colors! Love the cityscape stamp below, too! <3 Candy

Suzanne C said...

What beautiful colors! Gorgeous effect with the stencil and lovely thought in your project!

Anna-Karin said...

Stunning card Sandra! Love all the layers you created, wow. And that's a really cool city stamp. Watercolour paper is one of my favourite surfaces.

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Hi Sandra, gorgeous card, love the background, very eye catching. The stencil is fabulous, perfect backdrop for your stamped image. Tracy x x

ria gall said...

this is wonderful the colours are amazing and it fits right on in there with the theme. really lovely
Ria

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

Wow, Sannie, this is truly gorgeous! I really love the color palette and the pretty cityscape! :)

*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

Maura said...

Beautiful!! I keep seeing that bubble mask...in so many ways!

BA said...

wow this is absolutely stunning love the colors
xxoo BA

Anonymous said...

LOVE what you did with that stencil!!!

Jenny Marples said...

Love the effects you have got with the watercolour paper and the stamped layers underneath/over the masked colours. Hugs, Jenny x

Terry said...

Awesome take on "Water." Sandra, I just love the colors and those bubbles! Very cool with the image! Have a great week! Hugs!

Cheryl said...

This is gorgeous! I love all the different elements you've put together here. Is that a brown paper bag peeking out on the right hand side? Whatever it is, it looks fantastic!

Sandy said...

Beautiful colors Sandra - a neat design too!!
sandy

Maria said...

This is a beautiful card, Sannie - definitely feels like springtime! And I agree - I am so ready for spring as well! Hope you are having a wonderful week!

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

Love the brights here Sandra, and these images are fun and unexpected. Great stenciling and the sentiment is perfect with the scene! Love it!