Watercolor Background

I have not made many cards with this Bundle, just ran out of time!  But now that I have the NEW Watercolor Pencils I had to try a Background for this Sparkling Star!  Watercolor Pencils available January 4th.

 I stamped the Swoosh in Night of Navy on Smoky Slate card stock for a background.  The Star was cut from Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper.

 For the Oval, I colored with the Bermuda Bay, Pacific Point and Basic Grey pencils.  I then used the Aquapainter to WASH the color.  I should have used a more circular motion in the initial coloring, but kind of like the subtle lines.  The sentiment was stamped with the Misti, but I mistakenly cut the Oval FIRST, which did not allow me to anchor the corner....(what corner).....yes lesson learned CUT AFTER you stamp!!!

But it does give an offset effect so not a total loss.  The Sentiments in this stamp set are BEAUTIFUL!! Added a Night of Navy Oval behind and then popped up on the card base.  I used Glue Dots to add the Glimmering Star.

Star of Light Bundle 143508 $49.50  Bundle prices only available til January 3rd.

Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper 135315 $5.00  2 12X12 sheets

This is the NEW HOSTESS CODE HW3KMPGJ and this code will close Saturday Dec. 31st at 6 PM.
If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on pages 198-201 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.

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