I started by heat embossing this sweet image with black embossing powder on mixed media paper. I sloshed (a la shirley-bee) on some distress inks in shades of blue. I got a little carried away adding black splatters. :)
Here's a close-up ...
Stamps: Seaside Sketches (Stampin' Up!); enjoy ... (Penny Black)
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink: Versamark; Distress inks: Tumbled Glass, Broken China, Chipped Sapphire (Tim Holtz)
Accessories & Tools: Black embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, water brush, diluted black acrylic paint, paint brush for splattering
Challenges:
CAS Watercolour June Challenge - Something Blue
WOW! Loll, this card is beautiful. Your coloring is so amazing. I love how you led the color, it gives you such amazing feelings. Black spotting looks great
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BożenA
Such a pretty stamped image and it perfectly depicts fun in the sun x Artsy water colouring and great movement on your adorable card Loll. Love the splats too x
ReplyDeleteThis was the very first SU stamp set that I purchased several years ago, and I still love it :)
ReplyDeleteYou did such a beautiful job watercoloring this darling image and your background is perfect, Loll! I love all those pretty shades of blue and how the seagulls and waves create movement on your card! Such a lovely card! Barb xx
I love this SU image and you've colored it beautifully, Loll! I'll bet it brings back memories of going to the beach when you were a girl! It makes me want to dip my toes in the water!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful sweet image, and so beautifully coloured - a perfect summer scene. Love it - makes me want to head to the beach right now!
ReplyDeletesuch a gorgeous SU image Loll, so thoughtful. I remember my days at the beach as a girl :) love the card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little image, and I love your watercolouring xx
ReplyDeleteA very sweet image, perfect for watercoloring!
ReplyDeletebeautiful mf...love the innocence that image portrays.
ReplyDeletexx Karen
Beautiful! I adore what you created here!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fresh image for the blue theme and so appropriate. Love the nuances of colour. The splatters are fitting for this aqua scene. Truly lovely! xx
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL card Loll!! I love the stamp you used and how perfect for all those shades of blue! CAS and just lovely!! :0)
ReplyDeleteI just wish it was as warm here as it appears in your fabulous card Loll!! Love your background and all the blues.
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Maxine
What a sweet scene, Loll ... so perfectly coloured in that 'sloshy' fashion ... she looks gently swept by a warm breeze! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteI totally remember that SU! stamp, Loll. It’s a sweet image and once again your watercoloring is gorgeous. I don’t think you got carried away... it’s perfect. Love the splatters. xx
ReplyDeleteI love me some sloshing, and you’ve done it beautifully, Loll! Love the black splattering too. Fab card, it reminds me of my childhood, paddling in the sea with my skirt tucked up 🙂
ReplyDeleteThis card is so summery, Loll! I did research - the stamp set was originally made in 2003. Way before my SU time.
ReplyDeleteThe way you watercolored the image (sloshing) is perfect for the sketchy image. Love the beautiful shades of blue.
Hideko xx
I've had this image forever, and I love it, but I have never used it. I'm so happy to see that you have brought it to life.
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