Watercolor background on Die Cut Divas

 Hi,

Today I am sharing another watercolor project on Die Cut Divas, even though I brought the watercolor to the background, it is still quite predominant.

I started off by putting some watercolors on my craft mat, then spritzed with water. I placed a watercolor paper panel onto the colors, dab and let it absorb the colors.  I dried the first layer, and repeat with the process until I am happy with it.

Next I spritzed some metallic ink in some of the areas, this creates a resist.   I repeated the previous step a couple more time to add even more colors.  Then I sandwich the watercolor panel with a die and silicon mat and passed it thru the die cut machine.  This create the embossed effect without cutting the paper.  I then rub a white ink pad on the raise area, heat embossed it with clear embossing powder.  

The following steps were to die cut using black cardstock, and glue it in the indented place.  I adhere this to a black panel, and then onto card base.   And attached the sentiment strip.

I hope you're inspired to join in Die Cut Diva's October - Watercolor challenge.  So bring those watercolor out and play, remember to use your die cut machine to die cut and/or dry emboss one or more element(s) on your project to qualify for the prize draw.

Altenew is our sponsor this month, and the challenge prize is Altenew Artists' Watercolor 24 Pan Set ($49.99 USD value is the prize ).   Altenew will issue a 100% discount code to the winner.

Supplies:

Altenew Watercolor 36 Pan Set

Altenew Hanging Garden Die Set

Altenew Love Label Clear Stamp Set

Memento Dye Ink (Tuxedo Black)

Clear Embossing Powder

Versamark Watermark Ink

Hero Arts Hero Hues Dye Ink (White)

So glad you stopped by, have a wonderful day!

Framed Watercolor floral on Die Cut Divas

 Hi there,

Are you ready for October and a new challenge on Die Cut Divas?  This month's challenge theme is Watercolors.  Please do not be intimidated.  Using watercolors on your project is not complicated.

On my mini slimline card, the floral image I stamped with archival ink.  Then I just picked up colors from my Altenew Watercolors 36 Pan Set, and drop them onto the flower's petals and leaves.  

I didn't care to make the perfect shadow.  I used Fresh Lemon as a base layer on the petals, after that dries I added Sunkissed onto the base of the petals and the center of the flowers.  For the leaves, I used Bamboo on the tips of the leaves, and Forest Blades on the bases.

I the splattered some white paint onto the flower after I die cut using the matching die.  On the yellow panel behind the scalloped frame, I splatter some gold ink to add interest.

While I got my watercolors out already, I may as well color more right?  This next one is very simple to paint too.

I first painted the flower petals with water, then just picked up a tiny bit of the colors and add it to the top edge of the petal, and let water pulls the pigments down.  No blending is required. 

On the pinkish/purple flower, I used a different color on the underside of petals to create subtle contrast. 

Our sponsor this month is Altenew, and the prize is Altenew Artists' Watercolor 24 Pan Set ($49.99 USD value is the prize ) Altenew will issue a 100% discount code to the winner.

Let's have some watercoloring fun, shall we?  Hop over to Die Cut Divas and see what inspirations the rest of the Design Team created for you.

Supplies:

(for card one)

Altenew Never Stop Dreaming Craft Your Life Project Kit

Altenew Watercolors 36 Pan Set

Pinkfresh Studio Mini Slimline Stitched Scalloped Rectangle Die

Ranger Archival Ink (Jet Black)

White Acrylic Paint

Nuvo Sparkle Spray (Cream Gold)

(for card two)

Altenew Build-A-Flower Coral Charm Stamp & Die

Altenew Garden Trellis Cover Die

Altenew Watercolors 36 Pan Set

Ranger Archival Ink (Jet Black)

Memento Dye Ink (Tuxedo Black)

Hero Arts Hero Hues Dye Ink (White)

Ranger Letter It Clear Stamp - It's the Little Things

Thanks for coming over to my blog, Happy World Card Making day (Oct 1st)!

Altenew Pair-A-Flower Lavender

Hi,

So a few days ago on FB, Altenew asked:  Aside from sequins, what else can we use to create shaker card?  I've just harvested some Lavender and was letting them dried, so I thought why not make shaker card with it?

And here it is:

Instead of acetate, I used tulle on both side of the shaker, so it's sort of like a Lavender sachet but more mail friendly!  😀

For card panel I stamped Altenw Lavender Bud with distress inks and spritz with water to soften somewhat.  I used a round die to cut the card panel and card base to sandwich the tulle shaker element, on top I added Circle Embroidery Hoop die cut, and adorn with a couple Lavender sprigs which were stamped with distress inks with details painted in watercolors.  And you couldn't see it too clearly in the photo, but the sprigs are tied with Altenew Silky Lilac Metallic Thread.

Then I actually sew and made a Lavender sachet too.

My craft room is now filled with the Lavender scent!!  If you look closely, in my dish of dried lavender, there are some small & brighter ones, and some large & darker ones.  The brighter ones were harvested before the Lavender bloomed in June.  The darker ones were collected after it bloomed just a few days ago. 

Yesterday I shared a watercolor Lavender card.

So together I made three Lavender theme projects.

Challenges:

Altenew Creativity Inspired: Pair-A-Flower Contest

Supplies:

Altenew Lavender Bud Stamp and Die Bundle 

Altenew Watercolor 36 Pan Set

Altenew Circle Embroidery Hoop Die Set

Altenew Label Love Stamp Set

Ranger Distress Ink (Peeled Paint, Milled Lavender, Picked Raspberry, Shabby Shutter, Seedless Preserve, Prized Ribbon)

Memento Dye Ink (Tuxedo Black)

Altenew Metallic Thread Set

Thanks for visiting and reading all the way thru.  Have a sweet day!!

30 Day Coloring (Jul23)

Day 23 of Kathy's 17th 30 Day Coloring Challenge

On this 23rd day of the challenge, I am trying the "Print Making" technique Kathy shown us on her Day 1 post.

I used some Altenew Layered Floral Element Die cuts and Altenew Watercolors.  I would more work to complete this inside cover for my mini art journal book.  

So until next time, stay safe and have some crafty time!

30 Day Coloring (Jul07)

Day 7 of Kathy's 17th 30 Day Coloring Challenge.

The images, Simon Says Stamp Earth Has Music and Stampendous Hibiscus Spray stamped in Jet Black Archival ink and watercolord.  

Sentiment from the Simon Says Stamp Kind Flower Stamp set.  

Background splatted with Hero Arts Glimmer Metallic Gold Ink.  

Other Challenges:

Simon Says Stamps Flickr Challenge #153 - Crazy For Coloring

Simon Wednesday Challenge - Bright And Cheerful

I am so happy you stop by, see you tomorrow!

Hugs from my friend

Happy Thursday everybody!

Yesterday was the beginning of a new Simon Wednesday Challenge - No Stamps Allowed, and this theme is just too fun to pass up.

To make this card without using stamps, I pulled out my SSS Harvest Stencil, I tapped my Versamark Watermark Ink Pad all over it and place a watercolor panel on it, press really well so the ink transfer; then I white heat embossed it.

Then I wet the whole panel with water, and drop watercolors on it.

I spritz the panel with more water when it got dry.

Once the panel dried completely I added more watercolors in selected area to accentuate them.

Then I die cut it and glued to a white card base at an angle.  And I added a 'hugs' die cut sent to me by my craft friend Lin, and embellished with a few sequins.

Challenges:

Simon Wednesday Challenge - No Stamps Allowed

Simon Says Stamp Flickr Group Challenge #117 - Let's Color

30 Day Coloring Challenge - Feb 2019

Supplies:

Simon Says Stamp Harvest Stencil

Holbein Artists' Watercolors

Ranger Super Fine Detail White Embossing Powder

Versamark Watermark Ink Pad

Hero Arts Nesting Postage Stamps Infinity Dies

Little Things from Lucy's Cards Sequins (Fruit Sorbet, Cantaloupe)

Lastly I want to share a photo of the beautiful orchid plants that is currently blooming in my craft room.

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a lovely day!!

The 30 Day Coloring Challenge 2018-Nov-08

Hi everyone,

I was away last week and now I am back and found out the 11th 30 Day Coloring Challenge is going on.  So I jumped right in!

This project I shared was actually done during my trip away a few days ago.  I did it free hand, no sketch (I didn't even bring a pencil).  Just watercolors.  It was the perfect way to pass some time under the cabana.  I got sun, white sand beach, turquoise water, bright blue sky, my DH fetching me drinks, and my watercolors.  What else can a gal ask for?!  :D

I tried to capture the different shades of blues and turquoise in the water. 

Challenge:

30 Day Coloring Challenge

Supplies:

Altenew Watercolor 36 Pan Set

Thanks for stopping by.  I wish you a sweet day!