Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Everything Old is New Again

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.



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!


Sincerely,
Susie ~
10 comments on "Everything Old is New Again"
  1. Beautiful artwork, Susie. Your talent is incredible. Love the idea of the old becoming new.

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  2. These are gorgeous Susie and I took a look down your page to other post and your little felt creations are so sweet and so adorable!! Love everything!!!!
    Beautiful my sweet friend!

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  3. Oh, dear Susie, you are absolutely right that old is new again (and for me -- it's old and new again and again -- hehe!). But truly, my friend, you are an artist extraordinaire, and it's always a joy to see and examine your artwork. I'm so glad to see that you blogged this one (after seeing it on Instagram). I love reading more about it on a blog (or on SCS). Anyway, I love both versions and am quite enthralled with the vibrancy of the second one using the Derwent Inktense pencils. What a joy to my eyes and my heart to see these, and thanks for sharing them and your beautiful words! Tender hugs, precious friend!

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  4. Oh, dear Susie, you are absolutely right that old is new again (and for me -- it's old and new again and again -- hehe!). But truly, my friend, you are an artist extraordinaire, and it's always a joy to see and examine your artwork. I'm so glad to see that you blogged this one (after seeing it on Instagram). I love reading more about it on a blog (or on SCS). Anyway, I love both versions and am quite enthralled with the vibrancy of the second one using the Derwent Inktense pencils. What a joy to my eyes and my heart to see these, and thanks for sharing them and your beautiful words! Tender hugs, precious friend!

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  5. Susie you are an artist, not just a crafter, both of these cards are so gorgeous each in their own way. I have all of my old Flourish Stamps and would not part with them as they are some of the most beautiful flowers stamps around. I'll be back my friend!

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  6. Susie, I'm so glad you stopped by and left a link here so I could find you again! I have missed you. I don't go to SCS anymore and don't do Instagram or Facebook. Too much to keep up with! I would have emailed you, but for some reason your email wasn't clickable in your comment, so I hope you see my comment here. I've had a lovely visit today, enjoying every single post. You have a beautiful new home and I'm so glad to hear you're still near Teddy and the kids and your dear friends, Teddy's other grandparents. The cards in this post just bowl me over. Your watercoloring using this technique is extraordinary. Now, of course, I'll simply have to get back to watercoloring. I've always enjoyed it and love the look so much more than the vivid colors I get with Copics. I cannot watercolor my digis printed with my current printer, though, and many of Marcella's most beautiful images are digital. I'm simply swooning over these cards. I didn't know a person could lose a blog like that. Sold? I haven't posted to Goldens and Garden in a year and now I'm thinking maybe I'd better start up again. Anyway, long comment here, I know, but I'm so happy you're back with your gorgeous creations and wonderful photographs. BTW, I'm finding myself busier than ever now that I'm retired along with Rich. I'm just now realizing how much life I was missing by working. Have a happy day! Putting you in Bloglovin' and Feedly so I won't miss any future posts. Love you!

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  7. Oh my goodness. I landed here from Leslie's blog. Your artwork is beautiful. I love this card so soft and pretty.

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  8. These are lovely. Thank you for the tips.

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  9. These are lovely. Thank you for the tips.

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  10. Such beautiful work, Susie! I love love love the soft look of the flowers ❤️

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