Here is today's design by Ashley Cannon Newell using doodles to enhance some watercolor stamping.
And here's my version:
And here's how I did it.
I used Ranger Distressed watercolor paper to stamp with PTI's Wildflower Garden daisy-like petaled flower. I wet the paper with a Kuretake water brush pen and then stamped the flower only with PTI Aqua Mist Dye Ink and G Studio Rose and Color Box Lilac.
I used the leaf only with PTI's Simply Chartreuse and Ranger Distress Ink Peeled Paint.
I used a mister and a small paintbrush to blend the colors a bit more and heat-dried the piece.
I also used just the bloom of the smaller flower (lower right in the case).
Next, comes the fun! Using a Staedler pigment Fineliner set, it's time to doodle away,
Watch Ashley's video for more details on how to achieve a sketchy look.
The pens come in .1, .3, .5 and .7 thickness.
Make dots and sketchy lines for borders. Add some depth in the middle with wider, darker lines.
Make dots and sketchy lines for borders. Add some depth in the middle with wider, darker lines.
Add a sentiment, if you like.
I used the Hello die cut from The Creative Workshop (TCW) in three thicknesses
of black card stock and a polka dot paper using Creative Memories Precision Point Adhesive.
I anchored the watercolor paper with 1/4 inch Scor-tape after it was completely dry.
The watercolor paper was slightly smaller on one side than the card base of PTI Aqua Mist.
I secured it to the right and distressed the left edge with an Ranger distress tool.
I was very happy with this design and may make some more in other color combinations.
The doodling was the best part!
You did a beautiful job with this technique! I was so glad to see Ashley do the video so soon after showing her sample. I think it really adds a lot, and I'm looking forward to going through my stamps to find the ones best suited to this. I have some of the Micron pens, but I'm a fan of Staedtler products from way back, so you've got me interested in picking up this set of pens to try as well.
ReplyDeleteLove your card, the effect is so whimsical and interesting. It adds so much texture also.
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This is so cool! Your doodling is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteFabulous job with the MIM!
ReplyDeleteThis is GORGEOUS, Dianne. You did a fabulous job following Ashley's tutorial. I'm not brave enough to enter this one...LOL - I don't really have the right stamps for it. But you ROCKED this technique, and I wish you luck in the challenge. I also wanted to let you know that the challenge this month at V's Sweet Ideas is a water color theme, and this would be so perfect for that challenge as well. You can find it here, for a chance to win a gift certificate to V's Sweet Ideas www.vssweetideas.blogspot.com
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Karen
Perfection! Have to thank you for a couple of things, love the Wildflower garden image, will check it out. The daisy looks so natural with the doodling! And so nice to be introduced to a good pen set! Love your results!
ReplyDeleteYour card turned out so beautiful! You are a natural at this one!
ReplyDeleteLove it! You NAILED it! Thanks for joining me with this week's Make It Monday.
ReplyDeleteSO pretty! Love the flowers and colors you used...definitely a card that makes you smile! :0)
ReplyDeleteHi Dianne, this turned out amazing! I think the key might be to have good pens that are not dry like mine was. Off to get some new pens. Beautiful way to make the stamp your own.
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