Watercolor Azalea Duo With New Paints

Hello friends!  I'm stopping in with a quick post to share a card I made using a new-to-me type of watercolor paint.

I used watercolor paper, and stamped the C.14651.Q Azalea image from Magenta.  This is a lovely stamp image, and I thought it would be a good subject on which to try my new paints.

I painted the image with these Boku-Undo E-Sumi Watercolor Palette - Shadow Black Mei - 6 Color Set watercolors I purchased from JetPens.    The colors in this set are unique.  The shades are not bold and bright, nor are they typical pastel shades.  Rather, they are somewhat muted or subdued, as you can typically only get by mixing colors. 

I decided to paint the flowers in layers of glaze.  This is my first attempt at this, and my initial use of these paints.  I really love the way they blend and layer.  I used a mixture of the shadow purple and shadow green to create the grayish tones for the background.

I used Magenta images with distress inks for the background swirls, and for the verse.

I didn't like the stamens in black, so I went over the black with a white gel pen.  I wish I had left them be, as the pen didn't work well over the black ink, and I had to keep adding more, creating a bit of a smudgy look.  But, I am trying to let go of my perfectionist tendencies, and post it anyways.  Next time, I won't ink the stamens, rather I will draw them in with the gel pen afterwards.  Lesson learned.

I really enjoyed these paints, and I'm sure I will be reaching for them often.  

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Blessings,

Watercolor Apple Blossom Bouquet

Hello friends!  Welcome to the cafe, where we have all things paper, and there's always a pot of coffee brewing.

Today I have a card using stamps from Magenta.  I used artistic license with the apple blossom bouquet, and painted it in shades of pink.  

I used Altenew watercolor paints and watercolor brushes to paint the background.  I stamped the flowers using my Misti and antique linen distress ink, so that I could do no-line painting with watercolor.  I added touches of colored pencil to create depth in the shadows, and some highlights.

I attached it to a green A2 card front. 

 

On the inside, I stamped the image with pink distress ink, and used a bit of water with light pink and green to softly add color to the image.

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And a shout-out to my helpers, Daisy and Bella......

Thanks so much for visiting.  Hope you have a fabulous weekend!

Blessings,

Birthday Hugs Floral Card

Hello friends!  It has been a while since my last post.  Life.  Summer.  Family.  Yadda-yadda.  All of the above.  But, I'm back.  All of the other is still going on, but I am carving out more me-time.  For my health and sanity!  So I hope to be on here a little more often now. 

My card today is for the Altenew Ultimate Challenge Blog Hop.   Several blogs are participating, and it sounded like fun.  

I used one of Altenew's Watercolor Coloring Book pages.  I LOVE this book.  Each flower is beautifully drawn, and each design has two flowers, one in regular black line, and one in very light gray for no-line coloring.  

I used Altenew pan watercolor paints to paint my image and background.  These watercolors are very high quality, and I found them a delight to paint with!  The Altenew watercolor brushes are artist quality also.   I have been using them for a while, and they are my go-to brushes now.  And they are reasonably priced for a this quality brush.  I used Polychromos colored pencils to add highlights and shading.

With a micron pen, I drew lines for borders along the top and bottom of the image, and along both sides.  I like the way they frame in the flower. 

I used the same pen to write the Happy Birthday, and drew in some black dots for texture and interest.

I attached the painting to a white A2 card front.  Inside, I used an image from the Wonderland and mask stencil, with some distress ink.  The inside verse is from the Altenew Beautiful Day set.

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That's it for today.  The hubs and I are quarantining for 14 days, as we were with a friend Thursday who wasn't feeling well.  She took the Covid test the next day and was positive.  Thankfully, we are both well, and have tested negative for Covid, but the state mandates 14 days quarantine because of our exposure.  We have both been vaccinated, but apparently can be carrying the virus.  We are on day six.  Not fun.

So, I am brushing up on my watercoloring, taking a course that I am really enjoying.  I will post some of my work as we get a little further along.

Stay well.  Stay positive.  Be kind.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Blessings,

Believe In Magic Card With Alcohol Ink and Silhouette Stamp

Greetings, lovely peeps.  Hope you are having a fabulous Sunday.  I have a card to share featuring one of the new stamps from the Technique Junkies March release.

TJ Stamps: 
Floral Silhouette
Fairy Garden Set  (verse)

I created a background with alcohol inks on semi gloss card stock.  When dry, I stamped the image using Ranger Archival ink.  I ran a Krylon gold leafing pen along the edges of the panel.  For the spatters, I made a puddle of the gold leafing ink from the pen, then spattered them onto the panel.  

I added the panel to an A2 card front.  I embossed the verse from the Fairy Garden Set.

I hope you enjoyed my card today.  I know I will be using this floral silhouette stamp often.  It has so many interesting possibilities.  Be sure to use my code, TJ10Lynda, if you are ordering, for a 10% discount.  In addition, all new release stamps are 15% off through the end of today.  Combined with my code discount, that's 25% off the new release stamps through today!

I also have a card on the Technique Junkies blog today, which also uses this same stamp.  It is an entirely different way to use this type of solid image, with Polychromos colored pencils!  You can find the card, and post with details, on my TJ blog post HERE. 

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I appreciate your visits and your lovely comments.

Blessings,

Impression-Obsession Old Is New - Gentle Hugs

Time for another Old Is New post on the Impression-Obsession blog, to bring some new looks to some of our much loved older stamps.  For more ideas, check out the other designer's posts on the Impression-Obsession blog.   
I'm going green and white with my card today...

I stamped the Fawn Lily L12010 onto bristol card stock, with Ranger Archival fern green ink.  I colored the lily and leaves with Faber-Castell polychromos colored pencils.  

I did a Google search for fawn lilies, as I didn't know what colors they were.  Most were white, so I made mine white.  I always find it a challenge 'coloring' something white on white paper.  I really looked at the images I saw on Google, and saw lots blues, greens, and yellows in the shadows of the white flowers, so decided to play those colors up on mine for the shading.


I kept the composition of the card simple, to keep the flowers the center of attention.  Just a simple light green A2 card, with a darker strip of green cardstock along the edge.  I die cut the image in a circle, having the uppermost flower spilling over the circle, as well as the tiny tip of one of the upper leaves.  I love the interest this adds to a simple layout.

For the verse, I chose the Gentle Hugs C13766.  I love the print with the script.  A little distressing around the circle and the verse panel, and some foam tape for mounting give added dimension.  A trio of Studio Katia sparkling crystals give just a hint of sparkle.  

For the inside of the card, I stamped a partial fawn lily, and a verse from the Lilies of the Field CL929 set.  
I left plenty of space for a hand-written sentiment or note.

This is one of those cards that is meant to give hope to the recipient.  Just to let them know they are on your mind and heart.  A good one for the anniversary of a loved-one's passing also.  

I hope you are enjoying our Old is New days on the IO blog.  

Don't forget to check out the other design team projects HERE.

Thanks so much for visiting today.  I appreciate your time and your encouraging comments.

I used these stamps and products on today's card:
Fawn Lily L12010
Lilies of the Field CL929
Gentle Hugs C13766
Faber-Castell polychromos colored pencils
Strathmore bristol card stock

I am adding my card to these challenges:

Allsorts Challenge - Friends
The Paper Players - Sketch
Allsorts Challenge  - Friends


Blessings,


 

IO Die-Cut Obsession - Flourish Background

Today starts another exciting feature on the Impression-Obsession blog.  A couple of times a month, we will be featuring dies in the Die-Cut Obsession posts.  
You can find the other designer's posts listed on the Impression-Obsession blog HERE.

I love the background dies, and this Sm. Flourish Background DIE445-YY is one of my favorites.  I also used the Thanks from the Greetings Set DIE174-W.

I die-cut the Sm. Flourish Background DIE445-YY, and added it to the same color pink panel then onto a green A2 card.  I used picked raspberry distress ink to add some color to the area I was going to place my flower.

I stamped the Wispy Cosmos onto Arteza watercolor paper, and used Daniel Smith watercolors to paint the flower.  I then fussy-cut it and added it to the card with foam tape to give it dimension.


I layered several of the Thanks die cuts, and added them to the card.  A spattering of moonshine sequins adds just a little shine.

I love the combination of pink and green. They're such pretty, perky, happy colors.  I wanted a cheery card today, so that's the way I rolled.  I did sneak just a hint of yellow into the pink on some of the petals, just for some interest and play with color.  I'm sneaky that way some times.  

There are so many ways to use dies on cards, and new techniques are showing up every day.  How about you?  Do you use dies on your cards?

I hope you are inspired by my card, and those of the other designers today.  You can find more Impression-Obsession stamps and dies HERE.  Don't forget to check out the other designer's projects for today HERE.

Thanks for visiting, and for your encouraging comments. 
These are the stamps, dies, and products I used on my card:

Sm. Flourish Background DIE445-YY
Greetings Set DIE174-W
Wispy Cosmos E16440  
Daniel Smith Watercolors
Silver Velvet Watercolor Brush
Arteza Watercolor Paper 


I am adding my card to these challenges:
The Card Concept  - Pink party
Crafty Creations - Anything goes
Dies R Us Challenge - Anything new - new die
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge  - Clean and simple
Paper Funday Challenges - Anything goes

Blessings,
 

Lustrous!

My card today is for the Penny Black Saturday Challenge.  I used a Penny Black stamp called Lustrous!  And I chose my favorite color combination.  The verse is also from PB, from the 'gratitude' clear set.  And the stencil is PB's 'leaf frolic.'  One of my favorites!

It's a great day for stamping here.  We are at the beginning of a winter storm.  By the end of tomorrow, we should have anywhere from 18 to 20 inches of the white stuff!  So, I'm comfy in my studio, playing with my art 'stuff.'

I stamped a panel of white Strathmore bristol card stock in my Misti with the Lustrous stamp.  I used distress mini ink cubes to water color the image.  I stamped it several times, each time adding different shades of a color to it, and using my paint brush with a little water to move the ink.  When I had achieved the look I wanted, I removed the panel from the Misti. 

I used my Polychromos colored pencils to add details to the petals and leaves.
When the flower was finished, I brushed shabby shutters distress ink around it, fading it out as it went across the card.  I created the leaf background with the leaf frolic stencil, using the shabby shutters distress ink with my makeup brush to apply the color lightly.

I stamped the verse with Ranger archival ink in leaf green.  I used my Misti so I could stamp it a couple of times to achieve the depth of color I wanted.  I added some sequins, and attached the panel to an A2 card front.

I am adding my card to these challenges:
AAA Cards Challenge - Pastel colors
Addicted To Stamps - Clean and simple
Crafty Creations - Anything goes
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Clean and simple
The Paper Funday Challenge - Anything goes

Thanks for visiting today.  I hope you are finding time to create, or to do whatever brings you joy.

Blessings,
 

Impression-Obsession Spring Release Blog Hop - Day 5

Welcome to Day 5 of the  Impression-Obsession Spring Release Celebration!   I hope you have been enjoying the new stamps, and the cards and projects from the design team.  

My card today features:
Spring Definition D14769  
Garden Grows E19945 
Beauty Text Cover-A-Card CC142 

I love the whimsical flowers on this Garden Grows image.  I embossed it with black onto bristol card stock, and colored the flowers with Arteza Real Brush Markers  for their vibrant colors.

For the Spring Definition square, I embossed it, and ran the Arteza brush markers across the embossed words. 

For the background of the card front, I stamped the Beauty Text intermittently.  I stamped off so that the image would be light, so as not to compete with the image panels.

That's it!  This is the last day of the new release hop.  I hope you have enjoyed the projects and cards from the design team.  

All of the new stamps are available now.  You can find them HERE.

You have until Sunday, January 13th to leave your comments if you have not already done so.  You can find the other design team blog posts HERE.  The more you comment, the more chances you have to win a $25 IO gift certificate.

Watch for more design team cards and projects on the Impression-Obsession blog and on the Impression-Obsession Facebook page.  

Thank you for visiting.  I appreciate your comments.

Below are links to stamps and products I used today:

Spring Definition D14775
Garden Grows E19945 
Beauty Text Cover-A-Card CC142  
Arteza Real Brush Markers

Blessings,

Impression-Obsession Spring Release Blog Hop - Day 3

Welcome to Day 3 of the Impression Obsession Spring Release Celebration.   I hope you have been enjoying the inspiration from the design team. 

My card today features:
Madam Hardy Rose E20669 
Boho Star H23028

Gentle Thoughts C13767 
French Text Cover-A-Card CC151

On pink card stock, I stamped the Madam Hardy Rose with antique linen distress ink, so that I could get the no-line coloring look.  I colored it with Polychromos colored pencils.

I stamped the Boho Star and French Text on the background with pink distress ink, stamping off first for a faint image.  Then I distressed the edges.

I stamped the Gentle Thoughts verse with Claire Versafine Nocturne ink, and added some pearl gems.  

Don't forget to comment below and on the other designer's blogs for more chances to win a $25 IO gift certificate.  You can get links to all posts HERE.   Comments entries will be open on all posts until Sunday, January 13th, and winners will be posted January 14th.
 
All of the new stamps are available now.  You can find them HERE.

I hope you are inspired by my card.  I will be back tomorrow for day 4 with another card.

Here are links to the stamps/products I used in my card:
Madam Hardy Rose E20669
Boho Star H23028

Gentle Thoughts C13767 
French Text Cover-A-Card CC151 
Polychromos colored pencils

I am adding my card to these challenges:

Library challenge inspiration

Allsorts Challenge - Hearts and Flowers
The Card Concept - Pink party
Crafty Creations - Anything goes
The Library Challenge - Anthology  

   



Blessings,