Hi everyone. Playing with watercolours again this afternoon. This time I've done a watercolour wash (wet on dry) using Dawn's wonderful instructions from the on-line watercolouring intermediate class that I'm taking. :)
I have a two-fer as Darnell would say. I did the watercolour wash of a sunrise onto a horizontal piece of watercolour paper and then cut it in half to make two cards. :) Always good to build my stash, or maybe this will go in the donate box. Either way, I got good use out of one card front. :)
Here's the second ...
I learned something by accident with this card. I decided to heat emboss the image and sentiments (liquid platinum for the first card, white for the second). My heat tool is very hot ... it's not a crafting heat tool, it's something I "borrowed" from my hubby's workshop and have kept for the past five years. :) It's meant to strip paint, so it's pretty hot. Anyways, the watercolour changed colour when it was heated. The red turned darker and almost purple in spots. Still happy with the look, but not as bright as before the heating.
I mentioned earlier today that I got my new STAMPlorations order, and in it was this beautiful stamp set by Deepti Malik. I love the image and her sentiments are so perfectly matched. :)
I was inspired to make this card after seeing this beauty by my very talented friend Maria (reislingmama). After doing my wash, and then looking at my new stamps, I thought of Maria' gorgeous card so this became a CASE. :) Thanks for the inspiration Maria!!
More watercolouring to do and I'll be back tomorrow with more to share with you. Thanks for taking the time to visit.
Stamps: New Beginning (dee's artsy impressions)
Paper: White card base (Neenah); Watercolour paper (Arches 140 lb. cold press)
Ink: New Gamboge, Alizarin Crimson watercolour paints (Winsor & Newton); Versamark
Accessories & Tools: 1" flat brush, Liquid Platinum embossing powder (Ranger), white embossing powder (Hero Arts), heat tool
26 comments:
I'm with you on this stamp Loll, it is so so pretty. I will have to add it to my need, must have list. Your watercolouring have made the stamped image even more beautiful. Love both these cards.
Your wash is perfect for this stamp, Loll! And what a wonderful sentiment!
Loll, you have a talent for taking a stamp and turning it into a work of art! Each time I see one of your creations I have an urge to go shopping! Beautifully done and the watercolor works so perfectly with this beautiful stamp and sentiment!
Oh, WOW! You are on a roll Loll! You did make me chuckle with your story about 'your' heat gun ;) These have turned out beautifully - by whatever method you used to heat the embossing powder with! Glad to hear you are having a ball! Hazel xx
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Your wash is perfect--and just right for this lovely stamp and sentiment! (my wash was a fail....) Gorgeous card!
Your water color is gorgeous Loll, even if it did change colors a bit. I love the sunrise colors, and those sentiments are just perfect to go with the image. Love these stamps. Hugs, Brenda
Your watercoloring is perfect, and the stamps are wonderful!
Wonderful water coloring and both designs are fabulous.
Hugs Diane
Beautiful stamp and sentiment on your gorgeous background. Love your card.
Shirl
Wow, Love your WC wash behind your heat EB image. How cool that you got 2 images for 2 cards from your practice piece. I'm inspired by you and the Class my friend. Hugs, Nancy
What perfect colours for that stamp - and I love both sentiments. Two lovely cards from your watercolour wash!
Oh WOw! It is stunning Loll! :)
Suchi xx
Hi Loll,
your cards are just wonderful. I love the perfect background, beautiful color gradation. Gold embossing makes the card is extremely elegant.
hugs,
BozenA
Beautiful watercolour washes, Loll! I find that heat, even from a 'normal' heat gun, changes the colour, usually making it duller and less vibrant, especially with distress inks.
These are simply gorgeous Loll, the embossing looks fab against that stunning background. Beautiful colours too. xx
Gorgeous Loll!! Your watercolour backgrounds are stunning and I absolutely love that platinum embossing powder, wow!! What a brilliant design, love em both! hugs :)
Lovely twofer, Loll, beautiful mix of colours
Thanks for your help over the delicata ink ..... your card looked so gorgeous that I just HAD to have some!
Kathyk
Two gorgeous cards, love the background. Xx
Gorgeous Loll... and it gladdens my heart to see that even someone as awesome as you occasionally CASE's cards!
Fab watercolouring.
I appear to have 'mislaid' some of my followers - hope you're not one who has deserted me?!! x
Oooh - these are just gorgeous Loll and the beautiful sunset watercolour background is perfect for the image.
Hugs
Carol x
Love this new stamp from Deepti, Loll ... you've showcased it so beautifully ... that sunset colour wash is stunning! Looking forward to seeing more homework from your OCC! Hugs, Anita :)
Your showcase of Dee's stunning stamp is sensational, Lolly! That sunset coloring is so perfect for the design!! I purchased that set, too, and can't think of any better way to use it than you've done with these twofers!! (And thanks for the shoutout!) Hugs, Dolly
More gorgeousness! Love the way the colors fade in this wash, very ombre looking. This was a lovely stamp to emboss and do this technique. You're gonna be at the head of the class! TFS & HUgs
Two really gorgeous cards, Loll! I love the softness of the colors...they're perfect with Dee's new stamp set...WOW!
Simply beautiful... and so very stunning. X
That stamp is the perfect way to show off your watercolor wash, Loll. I don't know why I skipped this in practice. It has to be easier than the things I'm trying to do.
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