Retro Rubber Challenge #39...
May 24, 2016
Welcome to a new Retro Rubber Challenge! We are celebrating flowers in May!
I started by stamping this old image of an iris. I always love to see the irises show up in the spring! I am not sure how long I have had the image – it came in a set of four flowers that I think I bought back in the mid 90’s.
I clear embossed the image and then watercolored with my zig markers. I LOVE these markers! So worth the price – I have had them for several months but never used them! Shame on me!
After watercoloring, I backed the image with a piece of perfect plum and then adhered to a soft stone base. I added a sentiment and was done.
Be sure to join us! Bust out your old flowers stamps, whip up a card, and link it up HERE!
Thanks for stopping by today! Be sure to stop in tomorrow!
Supplies: Watercolor paper. PTI soft stone. SU! perfect plum. Stamps: Iris stamp from stash. Reverse Confetti walk by faith. Other: Zig clean color markers.
Love to see the old stamps and this iris is truly beautiful. Oh, I have so many old stamps that would love to be used! I hope to play more and more in the future. Thanks for having me!
Posted by: Leslie Miller | May 24, 2016 at 03:49 AM
Jane, you always do CAS so wonderfully! The colors are perfect. I too enjoy iris blooms, but alas have none around my home. I think the are a favorite for deer to munch on!
Posted by: Neva Cole | May 24, 2016 at 04:47 PM
Absolutely gorgeous card! Great use of the Zigs!
Posted by: Greta H | May 24, 2016 at 11:15 PM
Oh Jane, I'm so glad you finally used your Zig markers, this card is gorgeous!!! and this Iris image is a keeper!! Your coloring is fabulous, I love the look of the clear embossing, it's softer and more natural than stamping with black inks, I need to remember that.
And I agree with Neva, you always do CAS beautifully.
Thank you for sharing.
Hugs,
Maria.
Posted by: Maria Rodriguez | May 25, 2016 at 03:45 AM
Jane, glad you broke out the Zig markers, I have a couple..I love them, need to buy more!! I love Irises, they remind me of my Grandmother's garden when I was a child. I love the soft colours of your card, very soothing. I need soothing right now LOL. Cx
Posted by: Claire Grantham | May 25, 2016 at 08:36 AM
Beautiful! Soft, delicate, and perfectly watercolored. I do not know about Zig markers and I will have to remain that way! My craft budget is way overextended for now! LOL Lovely card, Pal!
Posted by: Debbie Mageed | May 27, 2016 at 06:34 PM
Love the coloring of the irises, Jane! You really do take CAS to a new level... this is stunning and especially with the stone base!!
Posted by: Katy McGloin | May 30, 2016 at 10:37 AM
Jane, love your water coloring. I have not tried to clear emboss and then water color. I may have to try this. Love all the details of your card.
Posted by: D Idlet | May 31, 2016 at 08:59 AM
Gotta have that sentiment stamp. I love it! Your watercoloring is so soft and lovely. ❤️
Posted by: Christine Traversa | June 03, 2016 at 02:57 PM