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Hey there bloggers Rita Barakat here! I bet you did not expect to see a stamped card from me but I was inspired!I received this stamp for the blog hop and it came out more like a little piece of art! Here is part of a beautiful stamped image from Stampendous (the vase bouquet stamp) that I colored with Art GRIP® Aquarelle Watercolor Pencils!
I started with clear embossing ink then used Stampendous Crystal embossing powder(from the Fran tage encrusted jewel kit). I used a heat gun to emboss it. 
I know its a little hard to see but it's actually very pretty and glitery. 
I used various Art GRIP® Aquarelle Watercolor Pencils and a wet paint brush to color my project. Pencils used~ 119, 273, 133, 166, 163, 136, 140, 143 
And here are here are the results mounted on DCWV cardstock and glitter paper! You can do it! 
Rita Barakat Mixed Media Artist, Illustrator and Designer & Educator. From wall murals to itty bitty minis you can find her work in various hospitals, corporations, family homes, manufacture websites and magazines. In addition to the Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® team she designs for DCWV and freelances for a variety of manufacturers.
Rita, your project turned out gorgeous! I absolutely love the bright colors of these products. Gotta try them. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Suz, Dt Outlawz | 03/05/2014 at 08:28 AM
Oh so gorgeous and beautiful!!!!
Posted by: Sabrina Radican | 03/05/2014 at 08:43 AM
First day above zero, and four more inches of snow! I truly needed this breth of spring! Love the embossed effect!
Posted by: Becky | 03/05/2014 at 09:08 AM
Gorgeous card, it looks like a piece of artwork worthy of framing. Stunning effect!!!
Posted by: Kailash | 03/06/2014 at 10:18 AM
Beautiful love the glitter!
Posted by: Denise Key | 03/06/2014 at 10:19 AM
What I love is how the colors work together--what a look!!!!! Gorgeous
Posted by: Natasha Poteraj | 03/06/2014 at 10:36 AM
I have never seen that embossing powder before. Now THAT is cool.
Posted by: sharon gullikson | 03/06/2014 at 10:39 AM
You created an amazing work of art with that stamp! The coloring and shading are...WOW!
Posted by: jpscraps | 03/06/2014 at 11:05 AM
This is really lovely!
Posted by: Lynn Hardy | 03/06/2014 at 11:32 AM
Watercolor looking-without the mess-gotta love it!
Posted by: Anne V | 03/06/2014 at 11:56 AM
Oh my word! That is so gorgeous, looks like a artist's watercolor!
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Posted by: Carol B | 03/06/2014 at 12:03 PM
Oh my this is just beautiful! I will have to give that technique a try then next chance I have to play at my craft desk. Love the vibrant Aquarelle colours!
Posted by: Laurie | 03/06/2014 at 12:05 PM
Rita this is just lovely! You are very skilled at the Aquarelles and you made our Vase Bouquet just look incredible. Thanks so much for playing with us this week!
Posted by: Stampendous Stamps | 03/06/2014 at 12:18 PM
Beautiful. A picture to frame and hang in a prominent place.
Posted by: bearsmother | 03/06/2014 at 01:14 PM
very pretty. thanks for the inspiration
Posted by: Helen Markee | 03/06/2014 at 01:26 PM
Very lovely card.
The watercolors
are very nice.
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | 03/06/2014 at 01:55 PM
Beautiful! I love the colors!
Posted by: Amy Cooley | 03/06/2014 at 01:59 PM
The stamp is so pretty. I am so ready for spring.
Posted by: Susie F | 03/06/2014 at 02:59 PM
Beautiful! Just lovely!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | 03/06/2014 at 03:34 PM
Absolutely beautiful!!!
Posted by: Teresa Godines #6857 | 03/06/2014 at 04:19 PM
This really does look like a mini work of art! Your expert shading is the key!
Posted by: Lynda | 03/06/2014 at 04:19 PM
This is stunning!! I love how versatile Faber Castell products are. Each one has so many different ways to use them that the possibilities are just endless!!! The colors you used are making me dream of Spring. We are in a deep freeze right now and I will take anything that helps me think warm thoughts to get me through! This work of art would brighten anyone's day! TFS!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | 03/06/2014 at 04:49 PM
What a lovely watercolour effect over the sparkly embossed image - beautiful!
Alison x
Posted by: butterfly | 03/06/2014 at 04:52 PM
This is gorgeous! Love it!
Posted by: Scrappin' Diva - Cindy B | 03/06/2014 at 04:57 PM
This is beautiful! Thank you gor the creative ideas!
Posted by: Pam | 03/06/2014 at 05:21 PM
Just beautiful. I love the colors and how this creation looks. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Heather Thompson | 03/06/2014 at 05:31 PM
Rita this is amazing! I just got some watercolors and catch wait to play! Great info and idea! Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Heather Thompson | 03/06/2014 at 05:32 PM
This turned out so beautifully! LOVE it!
Posted by: Barb | 03/06/2014 at 06:37 PM
So pretty - love how you embossed with the crystal embossing powder.
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Posted by: Iris Soscia | 03/06/2014 at 06:59 PM
Wow, I love how it looks watercolored! Thank you for sharing! Beautiful card! with fun products!
Posted by: Christine Kiehl | 03/06/2014 at 07:58 PM
Every card you make is beautiful! Love the soft colors :)
Posted by: Shari Czerwinski | 03/06/2014 at 08:05 PM
I love the water color flowers, very Monet feeling. TFS a lovely card.
Posted by: Eunice B | 03/06/2014 at 08:28 PM
Wow this is so bright and beautiful!
Posted by: Sarah Lynch | 03/06/2014 at 08:43 PM
Very pretty. It does look like art, I thought it was a canvas at first. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Judy | 03/06/2014 at 08:47 PM
This is so gorgeous and I really love the watercolor look of the finished card. Wow!
Posted by: barbara lassiter | 03/06/2014 at 09:12 PM
Lovely project.
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Posted by: Michel E | 03/06/2014 at 09:19 PM
This is gorgeous--love the colors.
Posted by: Sue D | 03/06/2014 at 09:32 PM
Love this Rita! I could frame it to have it in my living room. I love it that much!
Posted by: Loly Borda | 03/06/2014 at 09:49 PM
WOW!
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Posted by: Sandra ltb | 03/06/2014 at 10:23 PM
Just beautiful. I just love the colrs and techniques!
Posted by: Linda Tupper | 03/06/2014 at 10:58 PM
So pretty! love the embossing resist with watercolor pencils!
Posted by: Shilpa | 03/07/2014 at 12:39 AM
So pretty and arty!! Love the color palette you used.
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Posted by: Janis in ID | 03/07/2014 at 02:24 AM
Very pretty! I really like the Faber castell watercolour pencils, you get a very pretty and unique effect. Thanks for teaming up for this blog hop, it's neat to see examples of these products.
Posted by: Karen Hayes | 03/07/2014 at 04:41 AM
I'm not much for free hand drawing, so using Stampendous stamps allows me to really have fun with the F-C products. I would love to see you do this again!
Posted by: snazzy jj | 03/07/2014 at 09:19 AM
Oh Rita, you always do something amazing. Love the sparkly embossed flower outline, so pretty!
Posted by: beatrice lawson | 03/07/2014 at 10:31 AM
Love the embossing to highlight the outlines of the stamp, and you used my favorite pencils too. Thank you for showing off your lovely artwork.
Posted by: Lyn Kaufmann | 03/07/2014 at 11:21 AM
This is so awesome love the coloring of the stamp.
Posted by: Sharon Roselli | 03/07/2014 at 12:39 PM
Wow--piece of art is right! This needs to be framed! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Greta H | 03/07/2014 at 01:45 PM
What a great use for glittery embossing powder! Very nice layering for the finished product.
Posted by: Angela | 03/07/2014 at 04:42 PM
What a beautiful card! I love the technique used; it's seemingly simple, but oh so well executed. It's definitely on my "have to try it" list.
Posted by: Karin Barton | 03/07/2014 at 05:21 PM
Very, very, nice.
Posted by: MelodyJ | 03/07/2014 at 07:18 PM
This is gorgeous! It looks like a painting.
Posted by: Lucy E. | 03/07/2014 at 11:29 PM
So pretty and just the inspiration I need! I just bought my first embossing powder to start!
Posted by: Janet Cobb | 03/08/2014 at 09:15 AM
Embossing glitter and mounting your painting on glitter paper makes the whole thing 'pop'. Very nice!
Posted by: Smokie | 03/08/2014 at 09:25 AM
Once again, Rita, your work is stunning. It has inspired me to try out my aquarelles. Thanks!
Posted by: Denny | 03/09/2014 at 12:46 AM
GORGEOUS card Rita!!!
You have turned the beautiful stamp into a piece of art - LOVE IT and I'm sure the recipient will be THRILLED when it arrives in the mail!!!
The glittered crystal embossing of the image is such a BEAUFITUL (and clever) idea and makes a STUNNING combination with the AMAZING colours you have combined!!!
THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION!!!
Posted by: TracyM #6773 | 03/09/2014 at 06:49 AM
Beautiful watercoloring! Love this stamp too. So pretty! Wonderful job. Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
Posted by: Katie B. | 03/09/2014 at 06:15 PM
I love the way the Aquarelles work with the clear embossing powder, a lovely affect.
Posted by: Elizabeth Etheridge | 03/10/2014 at 04:59 PM