Sunday, June 15, 2014

A Fusion of Tulips

I got a chance to do a little crafting yesterday and made a card for the Fusion Challenge.


I had several ideas running through my head but I knew I was going to actually do a fuse card.  It's not at all what I original thought but I am in love with it.  I'd better be.  It took longer than most cards I make. ;)


I stamped the tulips from Penny Black on watercolor paper with Antique Linen Distress Ink so I could watercolor them.  It was barely dark enough for me to see but if I went outside the lines, you'd never know.   That's what took me so long. : D  I used Distress Inks and a brush (not a water brush) to color in the flowers, shading them with a second coat, or maybe a darker ink.  The sentiment is from SSS and the panel is popped up on Vintage Cream cardstock.

Thanks for stopping by.   I hope you have a wonderful day.

9 comments:

Lynn said...

The extra time was well worth it Bobby. Stunning! So glad you could play with us at Fusion.

SmilynStef said...

Wow ... what a gorgeous technique ... your kaleidoscope of blooms is fantastic ... so very glad you joined us at the Fusion Card Challenge.

Joyce said...

Well worth the time, Bobby. This is just stunning, and that sentiment is just perfect for the card too.

Nancy Penir said...

Had to blow this one up to check out the detailing. Gorgeous Bobby!

Kelly Griglione said...

I enlarged your pic too ... great detailing with the watercolors! Love all the shading in just the right places. Your sentiment is also perfect for the lines on the sketch, especially with it stretching from top to bottom. Thanks for joining the Fusion Challenge : )

Jeanne J. said...

Those are the prettiest tulips I've ever seen! Lots of depth and shadow - just wonderful!

Anita in France said...

Oh my, Bobby ... this is stunning! Such gorgeous tulips and just the most fantastic colouring ... beautiful! Anita :)

Michelle Lupton said...

I adore this! Absolutely lovely colouring. Thanks for playing along with us at Fusion :)

Darnell said...

What a talent you have for watercoloring, Bobby! This is exquisite!! Congratulations on the WELL-deserved HM from FUSION!! Hugs, Darnell