Blue Wash

For this challenge, the STAY CRAFTY WITH HERO CHALLENGE #18 - Inspired By, I was inspired by this Del & Artie card. 



Isn’t it pretty? Mine didn’t turn out nearly as well. I didn’t have the Payne’s Blue Gray Watercolor so, instead, used a mixture of Black & Prussian Blue Brushos. The stamp is from Hero Arts.



It’s not bad, but just not as delicate and I couldn’t get the the background to have the same kind of washed look. I still like it.

I will also be entering this in the The House That Stamps Built - Wednesday ~ Sketch Challenge D3020 and the Lavinia World Challenges #43 - Anything Goes.


Thanks for stopping by!


Sandy



Comments

  1. HeatherJanuary 5, 2021 at 6:02 PM

    I think your's turned out beautifully!!! Such a gorgeous technique; thanks for the inspiration! Thanks for playing with The House That Stamps Built.

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  2. DonnaJanuary 6, 2021 at 1:41 PM

    This is really striking, great technique! Glad you joined us at The House That Stamps Built!

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