Hello!
I wanted to share what I think is a great idea for those older, classic stamp sets you cherish. There are so many techniques and trends in the paper crafting community every year that keep us scrambling to try those new, cute stamp sets (guilty as charged she smiles). What if we give those older sets some new love with the trendy look of watercolor or a new technique we've learned?
This card uses a set called Butterflies and Blooms from Flourishes, and illustrated by Marcella Hawley. Marcella now owns PowerPoppy Stamps. We all love her timeless illustrations. I guess that's why they have become such classics (she smiles). The card below was created using a tip from Kristina Werner. I loved the idea and thought I'd test drive it. Sometimes a blank piece of white watercolor paper can be intimidating. Try giving your paper a little watercolor wash before you stamp. Let it dry, and then stamp your image in a light color. I used Rangers Distress Ink (Antique Linen). This allows you to achieve that no-line watercolor look, and gives your finished piece a more natural appearance. To watercolor the image I used my Sakura Koi Watercolors Pocket Field Sketch Box.
Sincerely,
Susie ~
I wanted to share what I think is a great idea for those older, classic stamp sets you cherish. There are so many techniques and trends in the paper crafting community every year that keep us scrambling to try those new, cute stamp sets (guilty as charged she smiles). What if we give those older sets some new love with the trendy look of watercolor or a new technique we've learned?
This card uses a set called Butterflies and Blooms from Flourishes, and illustrated by Marcella Hawley. Marcella now owns PowerPoppy Stamps. We all love her timeless illustrations. I guess that's why they have become such classics (she smiles). The card below was created using a tip from Kristina Werner. I loved the idea and thought I'd test drive it. Sometimes a blank piece of white watercolor paper can be intimidating. Try giving your paper a little watercolor wash before you stamp. Let it dry, and then stamp your image in a light color. I used Rangers Distress Ink (Antique Linen). This allows you to achieve that no-line watercolor look, and gives your finished piece a more natural appearance. To watercolor the image I used my Sakura Koi Watercolors Pocket Field Sketch Box.
The second card uses the same technique as the top card, but this time I used a very intense watercolor ink that comes in the form of a pencil. Derwent Inktense Pencils. I love the soft look of watercolor, it's dreamy appeal. Try creating several cards using the same stamp set - different layout, technique, mediums. Old can become new again!
Susie ~
