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Thursday, April 10, 2014

Avery Elle April Release Blog Hop

Good Morning!!


Today is the always FABULOUS, Avery Elle DT blog hop. 
Where we all get to inspire you with the wonderful new sets, 
and these new ones will NOT disappoint!!

Today my card showcases one of the new Dies sets, Custom Panels as well as the new Storybook set, designed by the amazing Heather Campbell.

Storybook Clear Stamps Avery Elle Custom Panels Custom Steel Die

I have been in awe of all of the gorgeous watercolour cards that have been popping up lately and finally decided to try it out for myself.


Now, I don't have any watercolour paints, 
but I do have a LOT of Distress Inks. 
I just smooshed a bunch of different blues down on my craft mat, 
spritzed it with water,
 then grabbed a paint brush and went to town.

I stamped the stars in versamark ink and then heat embossed with clear powder.

I just love how it turned out.

Here's the blog hop order, just in case you didn't start at the beginning.
Start at Jamie and work your way down the list for some jaw-dropping inspiration!!



Enjoy!

Thanks so much for stopping by today.


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55 comments:

  1. PialiApril 10, 2014 at 7:25 AM

    Beautiful card! Love it!

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  2. LyndalApril 10, 2014 at 7:32 AM

    FAB watercolouring - gorgeous card Kasia!

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  3. DoofyJEss2April 10, 2014 at 7:45 AM

    Great card! Love how the little birds are holding up the banner!

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  4. StephHApril 10, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    Beautiful card, your water coloring is outstanding! Love the little banner you created with the dies and little birds!

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  5. WhoMomApril 10, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    Great job on the watercolor background, it's on my list of things to try as well. I'm loving how the die cuts coordinate with the stamps and am seeing how fun they might be to play with! Thanks for sharing with us today.

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  6. MelissaBGApril 10, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    Is smooshed the technical term? LOL! Lovely card!

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  7. JoyceApril 10, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    Fantastic card.

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  8. DanaApril 10, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    Sweet card!! I love the watercolor background!!

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  9. TaraApril 10, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    Gorgeous! Your water coloring looks great!

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  10. JudyApril 10, 2014 at 9:58 AM

    Nice card? I love, love watercolor techniques! Thanks for sharing this!

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  11. Houses Built of CardsApril 10, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    So sweet and perfect! LOVE the watercolor with distress inks!

    www.housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  12. Maeghan M.April 10, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    Love the watercoloring! TFS!!!

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  13. Amy C.April 10, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    Beautiful idea on your card! The watercolor is so pretty!

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  14. Donna CalaApril 10, 2014 at 12:17 PM

    Lovely watercoloring!

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  15. MaureenApril 10, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    So very sweet! Love the watercoloring!

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  16. AimesApril 10, 2014 at 12:47 PM

    Sooooooo tweet! :)

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  17. KatiaApril 10, 2014 at 1:40 PM

    is a fantastic and beautiful card!

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  18. cmApril 10, 2014 at 2:24 PM

    Simple, pretty, perfect! Your distress ink background is stunning!
    c

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  19. RobinApril 10, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    Super sweet card Kasia!!! Love your distress ink water colouring... It's such a fun technique!!
    Robin

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  20. Sazzle DazzleApril 10, 2014 at 4:10 PM

    Fantastic baby card and gorgeous colour x

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  21. Sue DApril 10, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    Great job with the watercolor look--I need to try this.

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  22. paperandflairApril 10, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    I'm trying to decide if I want to take the plunge and buy watercolors, but now I don't have to, thanks for the tip and the great card!

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  23. UnknownApril 10, 2014 at 4:32 PM

    Beautiful card! Thanks for sharing your technique :)

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  24. Miriam PrantnerApril 10, 2014 at 4:58 PM

    Love the texture of the paper, very sweet card.

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  25. Tracey McNeelyApril 10, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    Love the water coloured background and that fun tag shape!

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  26. Happy DanceApril 10, 2014 at 6:41 PM

    Sweet little baby card. Love your 'watercoloring', and those soft lovely blues. Wonderful stamps! Bev

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  27. CristineApril 10, 2014 at 7:06 PM

    This card is beautiful! So CAS yet stunning!

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  28. Mary-Anne VApril 10, 2014 at 7:44 PM

    That looks so pretty...you should try watercolouring with your distressed inks more often.

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  29. Marisol BenitezApril 10, 2014 at 8:04 PM

    My favorite so far!

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  30. Jean BullockApril 10, 2014 at 9:55 PM

    The card turned out very well. Very inventive to use your distressed inks that way. Thanks for sharing your technique.

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  31. Linda BeesonApril 10, 2014 at 9:56 PM

    How cute are the little stars and the adorable banner

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  32. UnknownApril 11, 2014 at 6:59 AM

    Your card turned out wonderful!

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  33. ~amy~April 11, 2014 at 7:13 AM

    awwww...such a sweet card!

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  34. sharon gApril 11, 2014 at 8:40 AM

    I like how you embossed the stars. I never would have thought to do that. THIS is why I love to see people's blogs.

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  35. Monica MaierApril 11, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    Such a sweet baby card!

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  36. AnonymousApril 11, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    Plain and simple but very pretty. Love the birds flying with the banner over the splash of color. Great job

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  37. cghundleyApril 11, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    Hey this came out
    so pretty. Great use
    of the inks.
    Carla from Utah

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  38. nancy carrollApril 11, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    Wonderful card, love all the inspiration, thanks.

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  39. Samantha MannApril 11, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    yes, definitely a beautiful card! love that watercoloring!! (watercoloring with my distress inks is one of my fav things to do!)!! this is CAS mastered! beautiful!

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  40. Renee VApril 11, 2014 at 4:01 PM

    Beautiful card, love the water color work!

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  41. WendyApril 11, 2014 at 4:36 PM

    Fabulous card...LOVE these new stamp sets!

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  42. UnknownApril 11, 2014 at 6:03 PM

    Such a clever way to use the banner die to carry the sentiment. Love the distress ink color you came up with.

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  43. UnknownApril 11, 2014 at 9:59 PM

    So sweet! Love the watercolor!

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  44. loulouApril 12, 2014 at 1:28 AM

    Beautiful card. I love the watercolour resist and the sweet little birds.

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  45. Lynne in NIApril 12, 2014 at 2:20 AM

    Awwww what a cutie! Love your paint effect :)

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  46. TracyM #6773April 12, 2014 at 6:08 AM

    GORGEOUS card - LOVE EVERYTHING about it, from the starry watercolour background & colour, to the sweet birds, sentiment and banner!!!
    THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION :)

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  47. Sarah GApril 12, 2014 at 6:24 AM

    Such a pretty card! Love the watercolour wash over the cute stars :)

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  48. Anita in FranceApril 12, 2014 at 8:08 AM

    So sweet and simple, Kasia ... love the banner carrying birds against the wonderful wash of colour! Anita :)

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  49. VictoriaGApril 12, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    Did you do your embossing first? Otherwise wouldn't the stars be blue? Just trying to figure out the order :) Love the look!

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  50. IrisApril 12, 2014 at 1:18 PM

    So sweet - love the stars and the little bird.
    isoscia at aol dot com

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  51. CarolineApril 13, 2014 at 6:22 AM

    Good job on this one ! Watercolor is always a hit !!

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  52. KatieApril 13, 2014 at 7:18 PM

    Your watercolor looks beautiful, love it! Really great card. :) Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  53. Liz O.April 13, 2014 at 10:07 PM

    Love this technique, I gotta try it! TFS your card is fabulous Kasia!
    have a wonderful day!

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  54. Avery ElleApril 14, 2014 at 7:27 AM

    Kasia- I love this modern and sweet card! You always inspire me with your projects! Thank you for all that you do!

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  55. CarynApril 14, 2014 at 2:28 PM

    Kasia - I adore the water-colour effect you've got on this card - beautiful xxx

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