CAS Mix Up September Challenge - just because

It's half way through Joanna's Inchies challenge at CAS Mix Up and time for some more inspiration.

Here's my card using Pearlescent watercolored inchies:

Using Inchies, Watercoloring, Die-cutting, and Stamping

[How I made the card]
1. Painted Pearlescent Watercolors on black cardstock. These watercolors look much more shimmery painted on black than on white paper.

2. Made 3 mod square die-cuts from the watercolored paper.
3. Sponged Always Artichoke with Distress Ink to make the dark green darker and cut a panel out of it.
4. Glued the watercolored die-cuts to the panel and added sequins and a gem stone.
5. Cut a front panel and added moss green thin strips to both sides.
6. Glued the front panel to the card front, and the dark green panel to the front panel.
7. Stamped the sentiment.

I liked how my inchies turned out. They're super shimmery (looks almost metallic) and have slight brush stroke marks. 
I also liked the sponged dark green panel. You can't tell the difference in the pictures but the sponged panel has a suede-look and is different from the cardstock in the same solid color.


You have until September 24th to link up your card. Check out the wonderful cards made by our Designers and Guest Designer, Stephanie, and join this fun challenge. Looking forward to seeing your inchies in the gallery!

Stamp: A Dozen Thoughts (Stampin' Up!)
Paper: Always Artichoke, Basic Black (Stampin' Up!), Linen Cardstock (Ellen Hutson)
Paint: Pearlescent Colours (Pearl Silver, Purple - Fine Tec)
Ink: Distress Ink (Forest Moss - Ranger)
Accessories: Die-namics Stitched Mod Squares STAX (My Favorite Things), Sequins (Clear Mix - Pretty Pink Posh), Jewels (Clear Iridescent Mix - Little Things from Lucy's Cards), Connect Glue (Gena K)