Sunday, June 25, 2017

June 2017 Blog Hop

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It's time for Papertrey Ink's monthly blog hop, and there is a wonderful inspiration photo!
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Don't you just love those vases and flowers! I would've loved to have painted this whole picture with watercolours, but I just know it wouldn't have been very pretty. I think glass is actually quite difficult to paint. Instead, I used "Just the Jar" stamps and dies, heat embossing the image onto vellum, then used some Copics to colour them in. My PTI ranunculus stamps were too large for this composition, so I substituted flowers from Gathered Garden. I added the glass highlights with a combination of glossy accents and white gel pen. The background is Soft Stone paper. I look forward to seeing what everyone else has done for this challenge!
And here's another look at it in daylight, instead of florescent lighting.


Thanks so much for looking, and I always appreciate your comments.



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46 comments:

  1. Jill SJune 25, 2017 at 8:24 AM

    Beautiful! Those jars turned out so well. And, bonus, I learned a new word (haha) Ranunculus. Sounds much better than tight fluffy flower.

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  2. AnonymousJune 25, 2017 at 8:37 AM

    You did an amazing job - those vases look exactly like glass. Beautiful composition with your flowers too.

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  3. Vicki FingerJune 25, 2017 at 8:51 AM

    These jars look incredible! Perfect card and interpretation.

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  4. AnonymousJune 25, 2017 at 9:30 AM

    So pretty! Love the "glass" finish on the jar.

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  5. MackieMade Paper CreationsJune 25, 2017 at 9:37 AM

    Beautifully done!!!!

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  6. Marlena M.June 25, 2017 at 9:40 AM

    This is incredible!

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  7. UnknownJune 25, 2017 at 9:51 AM

    Just beautiful!!

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  8. Susan WatanabeJune 25, 2017 at 11:22 AM

    Love your vases! You've captured them perfectly off the inspiration photo!

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  9. UnknownJune 25, 2017 at 11:27 AM

    Wow! Love the dimension your technique gives to the vellum. Really inspires me. Puts vellum in a whole different genre. Takes it away from girlie girl and makes it beautifully neutral for all occasions and genders. And, again, I need to compliment the use of die cuts (which I generally don't like at all), but you've made them integral and lifelike by altering the heights. Well done!!

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  10. LindaJune 25, 2017 at 12:29 PM

    Wow this is so stunning. Your jars are so realistic looking. Beautiful card.

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  11. HeidiJune 25, 2017 at 1:06 PM

    Beautiful card! I can't stop looking at those jars. Very realistic.

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  12. Marcia HillJune 25, 2017 at 1:36 PM

    I am totally amazed at the realistic look to your glass jars...SO beautiful! Lovely, lovely card Kathryn!! :0)

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  13. Deb SelbyJune 25, 2017 at 1:50 PM

    This is totally stunning. The jars are sooooooooooo lovely.

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  14. laineyJune 25, 2017 at 2:11 PM

    Stunning is the first word that came into my mind also. You really did a fabulous job on this card!

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  15. Betty WrightJune 25, 2017 at 2:26 PM

    Stunning recreation! Beautifully detailed!

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  16. A Cup of Cold WaterJune 25, 2017 at 2:26 PM

    Everyone used stunning because it is the best word. STUNNING!

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  17. Donna PhelanJune 25, 2017 at 2:29 PM

    YOWZA! You win! This is glorious! Your jars are AMAZING! I must try this sometime....too busy this summer but come winter! ;) Your flowers are so pretty too! This is FRAME WORTHY!!!

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    1. Kathryn AJune 27, 2017 at 4:27 PM

      Well, looks like you have fortune-telling abilities! ;). Thanks so much for the comment!

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  18. Diana KJune 25, 2017 at 3:05 PM

    So beautifully done, Kathryn! What a creative interpretation - I absolutely love this.

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  19. JoyceJune 25, 2017 at 3:41 PM

    This is so very pretty. Amazing job coloring those glass jars--they look so realistic.

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  20. Joyously NoelleJune 25, 2017 at 4:40 PM

    I felt the inspiration was a challenge but you nailed it! I'm in awe of your lovely vases!

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  21. KarenJune 25, 2017 at 4:43 PM

    Fabulous card, and your jars are incredible!

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  22. Jacquie SouthasJune 25, 2017 at 5:01 PM

    Your jars are amazing, Kathryn!

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  23. Nancy Penir June 25, 2017 at 5:18 PM

    YIPES! Those vases are real, or very nearly... Gorgeous and amazing jars, Kathryn. And gorgeous card too!!!

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  24. Rema DeLeeuwJune 25, 2017 at 5:31 PM

    Stunning!

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  25. VictoriaJune 25, 2017 at 10:26 PM

    Absolutely lovely! I've been on the fence about that Gathered Garden set. It's moved to the top of my wish list thanks to your beautiful card!

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  26. Kathy McJune 25, 2017 at 10:56 PM

    Kathryn, your creation is absolutely STUNNING! Glad I didn't see yours before I made mine because I probably wouldn't have posted it. I'd frame this if I were you...unless you planned to send it to me. 😉Hope you win with this one as you deserve it!

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  27. Leigh PennerJune 26, 2017 at 3:45 AM

    Beautiful! I love how you added the gloss to your jars!

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  28. BirgitJune 26, 2017 at 4:12 AM

    Wow~ This is absolutely stunning! What a great job making those jars look so real. Beautiful!

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  29. Cindy H.June 26, 2017 at 5:27 AM

    Beautiful card! Those jars came out great!

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  30. Scrappin4kim(Jennifer)June 26, 2017 at 10:03 AM

    I think everyone else said my words!! You knocked it out of the park!

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  31. Monika ReeckJune 26, 2017 at 12:16 PM

    OH MY GOSH
    this is a winner card
    I adore how you added the white pen there
    it makes your glas Jar or Vase looks so real
    I ADORE this if you not yet send this card I am happy to receive this
    I have less PTI dies and stamp and if you like visiting my blog back you can see what I just told you :)
    hugs from Germany
    Monika

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  32. Cathy YJune 26, 2017 at 2:02 PM

    OMG - that is spectacular!!!

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  33. Rosy NewlunJune 26, 2017 at 3:49 PM

    You really know how to create knock-out designs, Kathryn! I LOVE these!!!!!!

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  34. TeddraJune 26, 2017 at 3:55 PM

    The design is gorgeous, but I'm in love with how you colored and highlighted the jars.

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  35. Cecilia HsiehJune 26, 2017 at 4:35 PM

    Your jars are stunning! Love the card!

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  36. laineyJune 27, 2017 at 10:04 AM

    Congrats on your win!!!

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  37. Kathy McJune 27, 2017 at 11:24 AM

    Even if it says Random generated, I don't believe it. Commented earlier that you had a winner...congratulations, Kathryn!

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  38. LindaJune 27, 2017 at 2:44 PM

    The choice may have been a random selection, but you deserved a "win" no matter what. Gorgeous work.

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  39. MarybethJune 29, 2017 at 8:51 AM

    These jars look amazing! I love this gorgeous card! Congratulations on your win!!!! Absolutely beautiful!!!!

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  40. Kelly S.June 30, 2017 at 3:33 AM

    Gorgeous! I just love how authentic the Mason jars look!!

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  41. UnknownJune 30, 2017 at 10:00 AM

    Breathtaking! Thank you for sharing your art.

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  42. AnonymousJuly 16, 2017 at 4:55 AM

    wow, jars look real !!! Love, love this technique.....

    just gorgeous !!!

    lynne

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  43. That's PrettyNovember 22, 2017 at 1:04 AM

    Beautiful! What an awesome technique. Thank you for the share.

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