The flower and sentiment were stamped first, then the flower was watercoloured using an aquapainter and inks. When it was dry I masked off a frame with sticky notes and sponged inside with Soft Sky ink. You can see that better if I just zoom in a bit...
The flowers were great fun to colour. I gave the petals a wash of Strawberry Slush ink and layered darker areas over them. The centres of the flowers were given a splash of Crushed Curry ink and I used my Strawberry Slush marker to add dots. I love watercolouring and can never stop at just one card...
... here's a slightly different version of the card using Wisteria Wonder ink. Moving the sentiment to the right makes for a more balanced layout I think.
Wisteria Wonder is a great colour for fragile-looking petals and again I added a zing of Crushed Curry with Strawberry Slush dots.
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Stamps: Happy Watercolour wood or cling, Express Yourself (sold out)
Ink: Black Stazon, Wild Wasabi, Strawberry Slush, Crushed Curry, Wisteria Wonder, Soft Sky classic inks, Strawberry Slush marker
Card stock: Whisper White
Other: Stamp-a-majig
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I'm getting increasingly anxious about our little cat Tuppence. She hasn't been well all through the winter but suddenly she seems to have a new lease of life and a disturbing personality change. She's gone from being our tiny, timid little housecat to some kind of gangster kitty, patrolling the street, practically wearing dark glasses and chewing gum, and terrorising other animals whether feline or canine. One of my neighbours even mentioned that Tuppence hissed at her from the top of a wall as she passed by! Help!
I'll be back tomorrow with a sneak peek of one of my favourite products from the upcoming new Stampin' Up annual catalogue! Hope to see you then,
Both great watercolour examples Vicky.
ReplyDeleteIs one of the kids putting something into Tuppence's feed bowl per chance?
Hugs, Sarn xxx
Love this delicate sprig Vicky, so pretty. Your colouring is wonderful! Just realised that your last two posts didn't show up and there was me thinking I wasn't having any problems with blogger!
ReplyDeleteVal x
Gorgeous - love the way you created your frame with the soft sky sponging!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love them both! Simply stunning! :)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Em
Creative Em
Lovely delicate watercolored cards
ReplyDeletePerfectly CAS too
Thanks for joining in the challenge.
Sarah
Less is more
What delicacy Vicky, a great colour selection for each card too.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"
Oooh Vicky, I love both versions, two fabulous cards again .Our cat went like that too when he was older. I had to take an umbrella to defend myself when I entered our driveway or I got attacked ( don't laugh it was a strange sight). He would sometimes let people in the house but would attack them if they tried to leave too. He also sat at the end of our drive smiling, to be admired by all on market day when it was busy. He was very attractive, a large cream mancoon cat and huge too. Poor Tuppence :( Viv xx
ReplyDeletePerfect CAS card, lovely creation Vicky
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Less is More
Anne
LIM Designer