I am still trying out the layering technique that Shari shared over on Hero Arts, with "some" success, but not total satisfaction! I actually think that my watercolour paper is too thick and it's simply not absorbing the ink, the ink just sits on the paper!
However, I did manage to create this birthday card:
Paper: Note card (Hero Arts), Neenah Solar White, Watercolour paper
Ink: Victorian Velvet, Broken China, Peeled Paint & Tea Dye Distress Ink, Versafine Onyx Black, Versamark
Stamps: Hero Arts
Other: Martha Stewart Butterfly punch, Gem (Hero Arts), White embossing powder
For the centre panel, I first stamped the Old Letter Writing stamp using Versamark and embossing with white embossing powder. Then I inked the background with Tea Dye ink using my acrylic block and pearlized water in a spritzer. I then inked up my Fabulous Flourish stamp with the 3 different inks, spritzed it and stamped the panel. Once dry I stamped the envelope background over the entire panel with Tea Dye and then inked the edges with the same ink.
I matted the panel on a piece of white cardstock which I had inked up with Victorian Velvet Distress ink. I finally added a little punched butterfly, a gem and the sentiment. (I think I am so clever that the sentiment goes with the name of the Flourish stamp!!!)
I think the card is ok, but I am going to try some thinner watercolour paper and see what kind of results I get.
Wishing you all a Happy Day!
10 comments:
Hi Brenda,
Your card is really lovely!
I also would like to thank you for all your sweet comments over on my blog! I really appreciate it! :-)
Hugs, Tone / small t
It's beautiful, Brenda! Love the way it turned out with those pretty colors!
I know what a task it has been to get this technique to work, however, this turned out beautifully! I really love the antiquey look of all those colors and the green butterfly :)
Hi Brenda,
Love your card--love the soft colors and the watercolor effect is wonderful. You did a great job. I have had the same problem with my watercolor paper. I will also try a thinner paper. I have some Hero Arts water color paper, maybe that will work. You take care and have a wonderful day.
Very beautiful stamping here Brenda - gorgeous design...
your card is so pretty, brenda! love the watercolor look you acheived!
wonderful background Brenda. I found the thicker watercolour paper didn't work as well as the thinner smoother paper. Love the multi flourish
I so love your color choice here Brenda - beautiful card!
Wow, wow, wow, Brenda! I absolutely love this. It's super gorgeous.
Wow! this acrd is more than ok...it's gorgeous! I love how you inked the flourish!! The colors are great!
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