#TGIFC282 — Inspiration Challenge

Welcome to a new TGIF Challenge! This week, we have the beautiful inspiration challenge below. I absolutely love the soft, subtle pink and green colors against the bold, black background! And who doesn’t love a pretty wreath?

For my project, I used the Arrange A Wreath Bundle. I had stashed it away for the perfect moment, and this was it! The bundle includes the Arrange a Wreath Photopolymer Stamp Set and coordinating Wreath Builder Dies (save 10% when purchased together in a bundle.) You can find this super versatile bundle on page 127 of the Annual Catalog, with accents that are perfect for all four seasons.

I selected colors very similar to the inspiration picture, including Petal Pink, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Soft Sea Foam, and Pear Pizzazz. Then, I cut one wreath from Pear Pizzazz Cardstock, one from Soft Sea Foam, and one from Shimmery White Cardstock (to watercolor.) I also cut an extra Pear Pizzazz wreath to cut apart and use as accent leaves on the top.

I watercolored the Shimmery White wreath with Soft Sea Foam ink and several Shimmery White small flowers with Calypso Coral ink.

For the larger flowers, I used a watercolor stamping technique and three ink colors including Petal Pink, Calypso Coral, and Blushing Bride. I inked up half the stamp with one color and half with another, and then used a Water Painter to brush the stamp with water, prior to stamping on Shimmery White Cardstock. I love this effect!

After layering the wreath over a Basic Black Stitched Nested Label Die, I added numerous Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels and used a Wink of Stella Glitter Brush to add sparkle to the flowers.

What inspires you in the challenge picture? Come join our challenge this week at TGIF Challenges and check out all the other designers’ amazing projects!!! I’d love to see your creative ideas.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend!

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