Sunday, June 1, 2025

Color Hues Challenge #111 - CORAL & GREEN

Hello friends.  Time for a new challenge here at Color Hues and our hostess Sheri has chosen the color pairing of CORAL & GREEN.

I love the color CORAL, and GREEN goes perfectly with it...especially for flowers!!  Here's what I came up with using a new PB stamp called delicate blooms.


This stamp is red rubber, so it was perfect to use the faux water coloring technique on. To do this technique you simply use water based markers (NOT copics!) directly on the red rubber, mist with water and then stamp!  I used Calypso Coral and Garden Green inks (SU!).


  Once my panel was dry I used Gina K's Master Layouts #1 dies to cut out the larger and smaller rectangle and then used the little bit larger dies to cut the green layers.  I love using Gina's Master Layout dies as you get perfect layers every time!!  Before adhering the smaller rectangle down, I wrapped a piece of rarely used ribbon (SU!) with sparkles on it for a little bling, and then finished with a SB's Press Plate (A Little Message Sentiments) sentiment. A pretty simple CAS card and I liked it so much I made two more (using different colors) to have enough birthday cards to get me through this month.

Sheri and the DT (and our Special GD Barbara too!) have some wonderful inspiration for you using this color pairing, so check it all out right HERE and play along with us!  This challenge is open till Saturday, June 14th @ 9:00AM.


Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!


18 comments:

cm said...

Marcia, your framed faux watercoloured flowers are beautiful - and certainly perfect for this colour combination. Such a pretty birthday card in every way.
hugs~carol

Cat Craig said...

Marcia, this one is so delicate and lovely. that bit of black really makes those colors pop.,

I Card Everyone said...

Marcia, this couldn't be a more perfect time to bring those red rubber stamps and inks out to play! and YESSS to having GREEN!
SO pretty!
=]

Bobby said...

Beautiful card, Marcia. That green framing really directs the eye to the beautiful bouquet.

Bonnie said...

What a pretty design in these colors, Marcia! I'm sure the others are just as pretty! A beautiful card, my friend!

Lisa Elton said...

I can see why they named those flowers delicate blooms... they are indeed and they are ever so lovely! That bit of sheer ribbon is the icing on the cake!

TK said...

Beautiful! Your technique is perfect, and your colors truly wonderful

Birgit said...

This is perfectly sweet Marcia! The water coloring technique is done to a perfect "T".

Julie B said...

I've tried to buy those master layouts but they are always out of stock! You've used them perfectly here to frame your faux water colour posy. :)

Nancy said...

How pretty, Marcia! You have totally given me inspiration for a upcoming card! Thanks for that! Hugs!

Leslie Miller said...

Absolutely beautiful, Marcia! I love these colors, and the stamp is gorgeous. I have been playing with a PB brushstroke stamp the last few days and have just now learned to love them! Your card design is clean and stylish, and the ribbon is a pretty touch. I have a drawerful of rarely used ribbon, tsk. Your card is a treat for the eyes!

Linda said...

Marcia, so pretty, with the faux watercolor technique. The design is lovely.

Stef Perry said...

This is just a stunning CAS card, Marcia! Love the faux watercolor look and how you die cut and framed it up. Beautifully done!

Tracey McNeely said...

Marcia beautiful, your flower cluster is so very lovely done with faux watercolouring. Always a pleasure to see your creativity!

donna mikasa said...

Oh, so pretty! You chose the perfect stamp for that coloring technique!

Karen said...

Oh, Marcia, these whimsical flowers are so beautiful, and gorgeous in coral and green! I think those Master Layout dies are one of the most used dies I own, but I've never used the narrow rectangle, and it is just perfect here. A fab CAS card, my friend!

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

I love this technique and this stamp is so perfect for it. Love the layers and I am very inspired to dig out some rubber and do this. Such a beauty!

Loll said...

Your summer blooms are so pretty, Marcia. Love the colours you've used and your beautiful design with the image going outside the borders of your rectangle cut-out. I love the sheerness and sparkle of your ribbon! xx