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

16 comments:

Leslie Miller said...

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!

Julie B said...

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

I Card Everyone said...

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!
=]

JoAnn said...

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

Susan said...

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

Lisa Elton said...

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

nancy littrell said...

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

TK said...

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

Marlena M. said...

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

Birgit said...

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

Bonnie said...

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!

LesleyG said...

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

Bobby said...

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

HilaryJane said...

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

Pat said...

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

My Paper Epiphany said...

So very sweet and artistic!