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Friday, January 24, 2025

Penny Black - Resting

Hi everyone.  Today I'm sharing a card using a new image (Resting - Penny Black).  I love this image, but it was challenging to watercolour with all those little berries.  I definitely will use markers next time. :)

I stamped in black ink onto mixed media paper and heat embossed with clear.  Then watercoloured the image using Distress Inks (listed below in the supplies).  I added a wash of diluted Faded Jeans at the end.  In hindsight, I should have watercoloured the background first or sponged.  It would have been easier. :)  

To finish, I splattered with diluted white pigment ink.  Once the splatters were dry, I stamped a sentiment (Festive Snippets - Penny Black) in black ink.

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Stamps:  Resting; Festive Snippets (both Penny Black)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:  Black (Momento); Distress Inks:  Candied Apple, Carved Pumpkin, Wild Honey, Brushed Corduroy, Gathered Twigs, Rusty Hinge, Faded Jeans (Tim Holtz); White Pigment ink (SU!)
Accessories:   Clear embossing powder (Ranger), heat tool, paint brushes

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22 comments:

  1. Leslie Miller24 January 2025 at 11:20

    I lovelove this image and your coloring looks fabulous to me! You've shown it in a lovely wintry light. In fact, you made me look up the stamp again and add it to my wish list. I never feel bad about being excessive with Penny Black. Thanks, Loll!

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  2. Julie B24 January 2025 at 12:10

    How sweet is this image, love your watercolouring, nothing wrong there! :)

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  3. I Card Everyone24 January 2025 at 12:26

    Loll, don't rethink any of the choices you've made here - LOve your water-y wash of blue and those berries look amazing! This image landed right into a shopping cart today - can't wait to play!
    =]

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  4. JoAnn24 January 2025 at 15:35

    Great card. Love the image and the colors. I don't think you need to change anything.

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  5. Susan24 January 2025 at 16:56

    I love your new stamp - such a sweet image! You did a great job watercolouring it, berries and all!

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  6. Lisa Elton24 January 2025 at 17:00

    Oh, I like this image! You might force me to go shopping, Loll! Pretty card, the watercoloring looks good to me!

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  7. nancy littrell24 January 2025 at 22:31

    Oh My.....Your watercolored Penny Black Image is Adorable, Lolly:-) Thank you so much for sharing, my friend:-) Love and Big Hugs...Nancy

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  8. TK24 January 2025 at 23:59

    This image is so refreshing, it makes me imagine the chilly air outside while enjoying the warmth inside! Your water coloring is perfect but I can't wait to see a marker edition too

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  9. Marlena M.25 January 2025 at 04:16

    Such a gorgeous FLOW Loll! Oh my gosh, I love it in watercolor!!!

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  10. Birgit25 January 2025 at 04:44

    This image is adorable and you've painted it perfectly! What gorgeous coloring!!!

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  11. Bonnie25 January 2025 at 06:10

    I usually do the background wash last but I'm re-thinking that now that you mention it. Your watercoloring is beautiful with this image, Lolly! Such a sweet image, my friend!

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  12. LesleyG25 January 2025 at 08:26

    Gorgeous! Love the image and you’ve coloured it beautifully xx

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  13. Bobby25 January 2025 at 10:58

    This is so sweet, Loll. Your coloring is wonderful and I love the way the background turned out.

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  14. HilaryJane25 January 2025 at 11:10

    What a lovely image and your water colouring is perfect, as are your splatters xx

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  15. Pat25 January 2025 at 11:17

    I have a real soft spot for Robins and this is a really pretty image and beautifully watercoloured as always Loll and this is a gorgeous Christmas card. I am rather a night owl and when I go up to bed I often open the window and listen to a robin in a nearby tree singing away. x

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  16. My Paper Epiphany25 January 2025 at 21:45

    So very sweet and artistic!

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  17. Marcia Hill26 January 2025 at 08:00

    Awwwwwww...it was worth all the extra effort on this one Loll as it turned out beautiful! Your background looks perfect to me and I love all the different colored berries too! Of course that sweet little birdie steals the show...beautifully done my friend!! Hugs. :0)

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  18. Karen27 January 2025 at 06:34

    This is just darling! I need some more Penny Black images--I just love these plump little birds, and your image is so beautifully colored.

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  19. Darnell27 January 2025 at 09:49

    Your watercoloring is so soft and dreamy and perfect for this NBUS image, Lolly! It was definitely worth the effort! Hugs, Dolly

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  20. Linda27 January 2025 at 10:26

    I love this new image, beautifully water-coloured too xx

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  21. Nstiz27 January 2025 at 12:13

    Beautiful painting Loll! This is SO well done!

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  22. Helen31 January 2025 at 13:55

    Beautifyul card - fabulous colouring!
    Thanks for playing at the Penny Black Saturday Challenge!
    Helen x

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Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I love hearing from you! Loll :)