just because.

on January 09, 2014

Just playin' around...

I was inspired by my current desktop wallpaper:

source

I clear embossed the Paper Smooches sentiment and used good old fashion Crayola watercolor paints.

The card base is PTI Raspberry Fizz.

fun stuff.

Linking up to

Paper Smooches Sparks

I'm pretty excited about this:

A Year of Sending Pretty Mail

6 thank you's are going postal today!

I'm keeping a running tally on my sidebar---->

Comments

itsallrosi said…

oh gorgeous! I was just thinking about my paints and wondering where my watercolor paper is. hah!

hey, did I tell you how much I loved your Christmas card? thank you!

January 9, 2014 at 2:34 AM

Lynn said…

Just because is just perfect! Love the colors and your wallpaper sentiment...and the year of sending is truly fabulous!

January 9, 2014 at 2:54 AM

Lynnda said…

Loving the colors! You nailed it !...Absolutely gorgeous!.... hugs....x

January 9, 2014 at 3:15 AM

Sherry Eckblad said…

Love the card, the colors. Looking forward to seeing the numbers go up.

January 9, 2014 at 4:12 AM

Audrey Pettit said…

What a fun card that is with the watercoloring! I really should break out my paint sets and play a bit...but for some reason I'm always intimidated by paint! Totally LOVE this!
And how fun that sending pretty mail campaign sounds. Gonna check it out!

January 9, 2014 at 4:40 AM

Julie Tucker-Wolek said…

That is an awesome challenge for yourself!! I loveeeeeeeeee this!! LOVING those colors! GORGEOUS!!!!!

January 9, 2014 at 4:45 AM

Julie said…

Great card, and fabulous idea to keep track of your pretty mail. Mind if I steal? Have a great day Amy!

January 9, 2014 at 4:52 AM

Jingle said…

This is beautiful! Love the colors!

January 9, 2014 at 5:35 AM

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said…

What's your end goal for the pretty mail? Love this color.

January 9, 2014 at 5:41 AM

Tracey McNeely said…

Amy I love your fabulously creative card. Your pretty mail plight is such a great idea!!

January 9, 2014 at 7:06 AM

Lisa Rukin Swift said…

So, so pretty, Amy! Love the rainbow colors.

January 9, 2014 at 7:27 AM

cm said…

You certainly did 'wake up and be awesome' in creating this colourful, day-brightening, wonderful card! LOVE it x 100000!
c

January 9, 2014 at 8:42 AM

Joni Andaya said…

Fabulous creation Amy! Love that watercolor effect :)

January 9, 2014 at 9:41 AM

Julia Aston said…

what a colorful inspired card Amy! and thanks for enabling - I just bought some washi tape and paper straws from Omiyage!!!

January 9, 2014 at 9:50 AM

Shannon J said…

LOVE the pretty mail idea! Wonder if I will be able to get my act together to do this!! Hope so!!! And the card fits the bill perfectly, because it sure is pretty :) Love it!

January 9, 2014 at 9:56 AM

Shannon J said…

LOVE the pretty mail idea! Wonder if I will be able to get my act together to do this!! Hope so!!! And the card fits the bill perfectly, because it sure is pretty :) Love it!

January 9, 2014 at 9:56 AM

jessica said…

how beautiful is your card! LOVE the colors!!!
Awesome pretty mail! Love this fun idea! Any we all LOVE pretty mail :)

January 9, 2014 at 11:13 AM

wendipooh13 said…

LOVE the watercolor look!!!

January 9, 2014 at 12:10 PM

Marlena M. said…

I love this Amy~it's so much fun! ;)

January 9, 2014 at 12:28 PM

Annette Allen said…

I love how you added the color.. this is bright and fun..

January 9, 2014 at 3:43 PM

Trinh said…

I love how you were inspired, Amy! The swipes of color are fun and cheery.

January 9, 2014 at 4:40 PM

Ashley Horton said…

So fab, Amy!! Love the watercolors!!

January 9, 2014 at 4:58 PM

Anonymous said…

Hey Amy! Thanks for sharing this information about the Pretty Mail challenge! I have a whole bunch of cards to go out (and to post!!) from my thank you card marathon. I enjoy visiting your site, and we are pretty much neighbors in Seattle! Do you ever get together with other local paper crafters for group crafting?? Look forward to being in touch with you!!

January 9, 2014 at 6:45 PM

yyam said…

Fun fun fun! :)

January 9, 2014 at 6:54 PM

Jinny Newlin said…

That sentiment couldn't be any more perfect for those splashes of color! Yum!

January 9, 2014 at 7:13 PM

Rose said…

LOVE :)

January 9, 2014 at 7:15 PM

Wendy said…

Love your card and also that sending pretty mail project. Did you create that counter on the side bar yourself?

January 9, 2014 at 7:17 PM

wienerhoneymooners said…

I sent one!!!! I need to get better, I need to do Xmas thanks yous this weekend!!! I will be coming here for trendy ideas!

January 9, 2014 at 7:41 PM

Katie Ann Brooks said…

Fun card, it makes me smile! So does your pretty mail, what a good girl you are. :)

January 10, 2014 at 8:23 AM

Lindsey said…

Love how you were inspired by your desktop wallpaper...you translated it beautifully to your card.

January 10, 2014 at 4:28 PM

None None said…

Such a fabulous background!! Love it and thanks for the link to the sending pretty mail idea. So cool!!! I love it and will try to do the same as well. Thanks again for sharing the link, your awesome talents and inspiration. ;)

January 10, 2014 at 6:41 PM

Katie Gehring said…

Amy, LOVE this card! So simple and so striking and perfect for mailing! :) Thanks for playing along with the Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge!

January 12, 2014 at 6:56 PM

Savannah O'Gwynn said…

Amy- you are so amazing! LOOOOOOOVE the paints with the clear embossing-- FUN x100000000:) Ammmmmmmmazing and CAS! YOU ROCK <3 THANKS so much for joining in the fun and playing along with us over at the Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge! Hope you play along with us again this week- Picture Perfect <3

January 13, 2014 at 5:26 PM