Saturday, February 18, 2023

Watercolour Foliage

Hi everyone.   I made this card a while ago, but just getting around to posting.  This is done with the stencil monoprint technique and watercolouring.

I started with the Leaves stencil (Simon Says Stamp), sprinkling orange and terracotta Brushos over top of the stencil, spritzing with a fine mist of water before turning it over and pressing it down over top of a piece of hot press watercolour paper.  I kept pressing with a paper towel to mop up any moisture that popped out from under the stencil.  I ended up with a lovely background with the leaf design fairly clear of colour (stencil monoprint).

Once dry, I used Mowed Lawn distress ink to watercolour my leaves and stems.  I went over them a few times on the w/c paper and it didn't pill - yay!  Once the leaves were dry, I used my white Posca pen to outline the image and add some veins to the leaves.  I cropped the image, added a thin white frame and popped it up over my card front with a sentiment (Happy Snippets - Penny Black) stamped underneath.  I used Carved Pumpkin distress ink and stamped the sentiment over and over (3 times) and then added a final stamping with Ripe Persimmon distress ink.  I thnk the colour ended up looking like it was done with the same colours as the background. :)

Close-up ...

Edited to add:  I've included a link to a wonderful video by Lee-Anne Cross on how to do stencil monoprints.  Thanks for the prompt from Diane to include a link! :)


I'm sending this card over to February Stencil Fun Challenge - didn't use the optional theme this month.


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Stamps:  Happy Snippets (Penny Black)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Hot Press Watercolour Paper (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:   Brushos:  Orange, Terracotta; Distress Inks:  Mowed Lawn, Carved Pumpkin, Ripe Persimmon (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   Leaves Stencil (Simon Says Stamp); water mister, paint brushes, white Posca pen

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27 comments:

Cat Craig said...

cool technique.

HilaryJane said...

That background is amazing and I love the bold colours together. Outlining the leaves in white was a very clever finishing touch. Stunning card xx

Linda said...

Loll, so pretty. Love the orange background and your lovely bright green leaves. Also, love your card for your mother. I love your watercoloring. No matter how I try, I just don't do watercolor well. Lol.
Thinking of you. Hugs, Lin

BożenA said...

Your watercolor has such a beautiful artistic look. I love areas less and more soaked in color. And the leaves have a velvety appearance. Extremely beautiful card, Loll.
xx

Bobby said...

The white outline really enhances the image and makes it stand out against that wonderful orange background, Loll.

Pat said...

This is a wonderful stencil monoprint Loll, and I love the orange tones with the pretty bright green for the leaves, and the outlining and the added veins in the leaves looks great. x

Susan said...

Those vibrant colours really are a little bit of sunshine! Wonderful stencil monoprint!

Marcia Hill said...

This really does look like a little bit of sunshine and is just lovely Loll! Makes me smile and wish Spring was closer!! Hugs. :0)

kiwimeskreations said...

What a stunning result Loll with the print, and a beautiful card!
Blessings
Maxine

LesleyG said...

Another great technique, and beautiful card, can’t wait to try xxx

Liz said...

Gorgeous card Loll, beautiful colour combination. xx

My Paper Epiphany said...

One of my favourite techniques! Stunning card! Hugs x

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

A Sunshiny card to be sure, love the colour mix, just gorgeous. x

Diane said...

Beautifully created card, love those pretty and cheerful colors!
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Donna said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for the explanation of how you made it!

Leslie Miller said...

A gorgeous twist on an awesome technique! Your white pen outline makes a beautiful difference. So pretty, Loll!

Papercraft Boutique said...

This is bright and gorgeous, Loll! Stencil Monoprint is one of my favorite techniques! Watercoloring and posca pen outlining give your beautiful and artsy stencil monoprint a new look. You did a great job of matching the color of sentiment to the background!
Hideko xx

Bonnie said...

Bright and beautiful, Lolly! You always do such a great job of outlining with the white pen! It makes the leaves even brighter!

Lisa Elton said...

Bright, happy and ever so lovely!

nancy littrell said...

I love your monoprint stenciled leaves and how your sentiment color matches perfectly, Lolly. I have always loved this stencil technique, Thank you for sharing. Love and Hugs..Nancy

TK said...

Beautiful colors, and your monoprint makes a beautiful card - so rich in color

Darnell said...

This is beautiful, Lolly! I love the dreamy effect of the background and your beautifully colored leaves! Thank you for posting this great technique! Love, Dolly

Brenda in IN said...

It's time to enjoy these bright, cheerful colors. This is lovely and I like the monoprint. Outlining really shows those pretty leaves.

Brenda said...

Wow, I am loving the gorgeous, cheerful, deep colors you got Loll! The colors remind me of what an orange grove would look like. I love how saturated the colors are and your leaf print came out so beautiful. Love the shading on the leaves, the white pen touches are perfect. Love this one and perfect to bring in spring! Hugs, Brenda

Robyn Oliver said...

WOW this is fantastic Loll, beautifully executed Stencil Print.. must watch the video and have a go, I love the bright colours and then they white outlining, great card, hugs Robyn

Linda said...

Ooooh... these colours look amazing, so bright and cheery. I love stencil monoprinting, its such a fun technique. The white gel pen really makes those leaves pop xx

JoAnn said...

Amazing stencil monoprint card Loll. Love the colors and how you were able to watercolor the leaves after the stencil monoprint.