I started by stamping this image in black ink onto mixed media paper and heat embossing in clear. I watercoloured the first poinsettia and wasn't happy with the look. So I moved to the other side of the image and tried a little different way of watercolouring (experimenting). Happy with how it turned out. I used re-inkers for the poinsettia (Candied Apple) and leaves (Rustic Wilderness). I didn't have Aged Mahogany re-inker for the berries, so just pressed some ink onto a palette to use. I tried to keep more lighter areas and even some specs of white on my poinsettias and leaves. I will definitely do this again.
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I'm sending this to Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge - Challenge #3 - Anything Christmas Goes. I didn't work off the provided mood board (but it IS fantastic).
Also sending this to NBUS Challenge #32. So happy to be using some of my new-to-me stamps!
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Stamps: Joyful Poinsettia (WPlus9)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media paper (Strathmore 140 lb.); black card stock (SU!)Ink: Pigment Ink: Obsidian (Altenew); Re-inkers: Candied Apple, Rustic Wilderness; Distress Inks: Aged Mahogany, Squeezed Lemonade (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Clear embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, Watercolour Paint Brushes: #6, #4, #2 Round (Blick Art Materials); White embossing powder, White acrylic pen (Posca)
Challenges:
Peace on Earth Card Challenge #3 - Anything Christmas Goes
So pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove how this turned out - wonderful shading and lighter areas in the poinsettias. A beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteLoll your card is just beautiful... I love Poinsettia cards and your colours and technique are fabulous...making mostly Christmas cards myself, just need to tear myself away from stamps and inks to write up my overseas cards... hugs Robyn
ReplyDeleteGorgeous watercoloring with your reinkers, Lolly. I Love your new stamps image and finished card. TFS my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried anything like this (stamping in black and embossing in clear) but I do like the way your card look Loll -- someday! As my Grandmother used to say, "I have more to do than the law ought to allow" ......You did a fantastic job with your shading!
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
You just get better and better with watercoloring,! This is gorgeous and love the deep reds. Also love the highlights you maintain, one of the hardest things to do. This is exquisite!
ReplyDeletePositive gorgeous! I love this, Loll!
ReplyDeleteAmazing colouring of the beautiful image Loll, and a stunning card as a result
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Wow this is gorgeous Loll, colored beautifully too! Thank you for joining our challenge at Peace On Earth!
ReplyDeleteDiane POE DT {Nellies Nest}
You used one of my favorite Poinsettia stamp sets, and your card is absolutely BEAUTIFUL Loll! Your shading with the water coloring is so pretty...lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful watercoloring, Loll. I love lighter tips on the poinsettia and the darker berries.
ReplyDeleteOMG ... SO SO BEAUTIFUL! Your coloring is amazing! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Peace On Earth Christmas challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often. We appreciate your support on our new challenge adventure!!
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What fabulous poinsettias and I love the black embossing which really makes them stand out, and beautiful colouring too Loll. A stunning card!! x
ReplyDeletelove the stamp and how it turned out. your soft watercolouring is amazing ♥
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous and such wonderful water colouring xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, Loll! I'm always amazed by how you make beautiful shades using only one ink color (Candied Apple in this card). The berries look so shiny and pretty with the Posca highlights!
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
This is just stunning with those gorgeously colored flowers! Beautiful card with that black sentiment panel too!
ReplyDeleteHello gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous poinsettias, Lolly! I love the depth of color you got in the petals and leaves! A beautiful Christmas card, my friend!
ReplyDeleteA Gorgeous card Loll.
ReplyDeleteFaith x
Always fun to have a play Loll and what a beautiful card....Looking forward to seeing more of your Christmas makes x.
ReplyDeleteThis is so very beautiful, Loll, and quite the poinsettia stamp! Your coloring is fabulous, too. The lighter areas add life and you did a wonderful job of it. 'Fraid my month will be mostly Christmas cards, too, as I have all the NBUS I'm determined to use. It's a real treat to see your gorgeous card at Peace on Earth!
ReplyDeleteThis year definitely few by, I am still stuck in July. lol I love this beautiful poinsettia card Loll, the flowers are watercolored so beautifully. Makes a festive Christmas card for sure! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteBrilliant card, great design for our challenge.… Many thanks for entering and hope to see you again soon. Good luck in the final draw.
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Your poinsettias are amazing. I like the watercoloring!
ReplyDeleteLia DT PoE
It's breathtaking Loll... Another masterpiece!
ReplyDeleteStunning! Love your poinsettias xx
ReplyDeleteAnother work of art suitable for hanging, Lolly! It's an amazing stamp and I can imagine how fun it was to paint. You did a masterful job! Thank you for sharing with everyone at NBUS! Hugs, Dolly
ReplyDeleteYour inking is just beautiful on your poinsettias Loll - love the purple/pink colors used on this lovely stamp! xx
ReplyDeleteSo stunning! I really love your colouring! I'm going to be writing my cards this week as I think the o/s mail will be slow this year!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Your new watercolor technique looks like a million dollars! I love the way the color fades on the petals, leaving almost white areas. This is stunning!
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