Wednesday, May 07, 2014

Watercolour Stamping


Hi everyone.  Day 3 of the watercolor course and we have three new techniques to try today.  I didn't get any of the techniques done from Day 2, but wanted to move on to the Day 3 lessons.  This time I chose to start with the Watercolor Stamping technique.

I have used these images a few times on card stock, stamping with ink and using second and third generation stamping to create a layered look.  This is my first time stamping onto w/c paper and using water to blend.  Love the look.

I actually made three of these images as I went along.  As Kristina mentioned in her video instruction, she learned things each time she made a card, so I tried making three as I went along, hopefully improving each time :)  This image was my third and the best of the group.  I still have a lot to learn, but I'm happy with how it turned out.

Here's a close-up so you can see more details.



I only had a short time to work on the images above as Hubby and I had a field trip this afternoon, heading to Steveston for lunch and a walk along the wharf.  Beautiful sunny and warm day and it was so wonderful to look out at the water.

We had planned this a while back as I knew that after sitting for many hours in my studio for Day 1 an 2 of the class, I would need to get moving.  It was the perfect break. :)

Might be back with another card depending on how my time goes in the studio.  It's almost 5pm here, so not a lot of time left for me to play before starting dinner.

I'm entering this into the following challenges:  ATS&M #94 - CAS, and Simon Says - Spring Flowers.







Stamps:  Master #1 - Kittie Kits (Rubbernecker Stamps); Flower Pot (Rubber-Art Stamps); Where your Heart is sentiment (Simon Says)
Paper:  Watercolor (Arches 140lb. cold press)
Ink:  Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, Bashful Blue, Baked Brown Sugar, Cameo Coral, Calypso Coral (SU!)
Accessories & Tools:  paint bush, masking fluid


Challenges:
ATS&M #94 - CAS
Simon Says - Spring Flowers


26 comments:

Betty said...

wow!!! looks fantastic - gorgeous card and love how you just centered it on the base!

joyceglee said...

Your stamping is fantastic and I love your completed card as well! Truly great work!

Brenda said...

Wow, wow, wow! I so love this image, but I love it even more done in watercolors! This card looks amazing and looks to me like you are learning pretty darn good. Can't wait to see what else you do. Hugs

Harriet Skelly said...

This is gorgeous Loll - I'm just about to try this technique if I can find the right stamps to use!

Annette Witherspoon ♥ said...

Wow! You nailed this technique. Your flower pot is phenomenal! I used similar images on my card, but it took me four tries - just like Kristina! Great work!

Kathryn A said...

Awesome card! Love what you've created!

craftytreen said...

oh loll, I love it! so soft and watercolory (lol is that a word). its lovely.

MaryH said...

Oh WoW! I haven't had time to even view Class 1. I love this. I've seen your other flower stamping and thought it was wonderful. Now you have the watercolor under your belt too. You really rocked this class technique, and can't wait to see if you share some more of this look. Hopefully on Friday I'll have a chance to catch up. TFS & Hugs. So glad you had a nice day out to enjoy 'together' time. Happy Mother's Day

nancy littrell said...

OMG...I Love the soft dimension on your pretty pot of spring flowers. TFS my friend :-)

Darnell said...

You aced this video homework, Lolly! Your flower pot card is every bit as well done as the teacher's!! I'm delighted that you two got a chance to get out on a beautiful day!! Hugs, Dolly

Jacquie Southas said...

Perfect watercolored image!

Anonymous said...

Looks great to me Loll, the flower pot is perfect....

Stamps and Paper said...

Gorgeous watercolour card Loll....beautiful colouring...

Anne

Anita in France said...

What a fabulous watercolour, Loll, so beautifully framed! Anita :)

nwilliams6 said...

Ok - I am definitely going to have to take this class! What a fab image - you did a wonderful job on this card - so soft and so pretty! Wow! Hugz!

sandie said...

wow Loll, this is my fav so far this week. the water colouring on this card is just stunning and I love the design. Thanks for joining us at TASM

cdoggett01@yahoo.com said...

Your card is beautiful!!

Colorado Crafter said...

I first saw this technique done with Art Impressions stamps and loved it. You did a great job!!! I never had the right stamps to work with, but it was always something I wanted to try.

Anonymous said...

What wonderful colors Loll!

Deepti said...

This looks awesome :) the water color effect is incredible, looks like u r enjoying ur classes, Thank you for sharing with ATSM !!

Barb said...

Your card is just gorgeous!

shirley-bee said...

Fabulously done, Loll!

Sue said...

Hi Loll, your watercolouring looks amazing, great job! I like how you created the highlights on the pot and the repeat stamping. Thank you for joining us at ATSM.

Bonnie said...

This post had gotten lost in my inbox. Glad I found it. What a beautiful pot of flowers! A walk on the wharf sounds wonderful.

Mandy said...

Gorgeous card Loll, so elegant and pretty.
Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
hugs
Mandy xx

Karen Dunbrook said...

wonderful mf...