Dawn Woleslagle of Wplus9 not only designs the most adorable stamps but she is an amazing watercolour artist too. She has various videos on her blog and over at Online Card Classes showing some fabulous watercolour techniques. I used the technique she demonstrated here on my card today – ink with Distress Inks, stamp off on scrap paper, stamp on project and then use a damp brush, more water and a little water colouring to add details. I used the leaf sprig from Simon Says Stamp’s Butterfly Friends set with Distress Markers along with the little flower duo from Married set in Soft Vanilla to create a wreath on a panel of Neenah solar white. It feels great to take a couple of small images and make them work double duty to create a larger focal point :D In the centre, the sentiment again from the Married set is stamped in Smoke ink :)
The wreath is accented with sequins, rhinestones and a little twine bow. Oh and a good dose of Zig Wink of Stella too!
Supplies: Stamps – Simon Says Stamp married, butterfly friends; Inks – Simon Says Stamp smoke, Hero Arts soft vanilla; Markers – Distress Markers peeled paint, forest moss, dried marigold; Sequins – Simon Says Stamp chantilly cream; Zig wink of stella clear bitter pen; Twine; Rhinestones
What a pretty,pretty wreath! I love looking at it. The watercoloring is perfect. This convinces me. Try watercoloring!! Thank you for sharing…it’s an inspiration.
Absolutely love your card Debby. It’s just so beautiful. I love water colouring and have just taken the online water-colour class. Unfortunately i haven’t managed to watch it all yet, but getting through at my own pace!!
I have to say, this is the most gorgeous wreath I have ever seen…Hands down! I love how you added sparkle with the sequins and WOS…Stunning card, Debby!
Lovely wreath you made! Love the soft colors!
Another masterpiece Debby, I adore it!
I LOVE THIS SO SO MUCH!!
I just love this- it’s so feminine and pretty!!
Dear Debbi
Please allow me to say what an AMAZING card this is. As all your work this is so delicate and dreamy looking, it’s almost as if the paint is dripping off the page. The butterfly card from yesterday is quite extraordinary, also. Absolutely love your work.
Best regards,
Elisabeth Pocklington,BC, Canada
Oh my, this is so pretty, Debby. I’ve been meaning to give Dawn’s technique a try after seeing her videos on the OCC and her blog, but you have taken this technique up to a whole new levl. Amazing work!
This is so dainty and sweet, Debby.