CC3 Challenge #5 Distress Watercoloring

Our fifth challenge is another one of the techniques in Tim Holtz A Compendium of Curiosities Vol. III on page 39 Distress Watercoloring-Part I. The challenges are lead by Linda Ledbetter on her blog. The fifth challenge is sponsored by Inspiration Emporium.


6 X 6 card with each layer 1/4 inch smaller than the previous layer.

Spellbinders Labels Twenty-three die, WRMK Scallop Corner punch, Bazzill Cardstock, Graphic 45 Botanical Tea 6 X 6 printed paper, TCW stencil, Ranger Distress Ink, Graphic 45 Botanical Tea #3 stamp


Graphic 45 Botanical Tea #2 stamp, Ranger Distress Markers and Archival Ink


Therm-o-web foam squared used to elevate the artwork

Ranger Distress Markers used worn lipstick, picked raspberry, seedless preserves, crushed olive, peeled paint, pine needle, vintage photo, pine needle, mustard seed, spiced marmalade, salty ocean, black soot