Friday, October 16, 2020

A Wreath for Christmas

I love a pretty wreath, whether Christmas or any other time of year.  Today I've stamped my favorite Christmas wreath from the Power Poppy Wreaths Plain and Fancy clear stamp set and colored it with my new favorite process... not sure what to call it other than faux watercolor.  I used my Tombow markers, which have long been my favorites for watercolor, but I did not use water or the blender pen.  Markers only, blending light into dark.



I love how quickly I can color an image like this.  There is no bleeding or feathering outside the lines as with Copics, no layering of color in order to achieve depth, as with regular watercolor.  I think I'm in 7th heaven!  I used 140 lb Fabriano Artistico Hot Press watercolor paper, but I'm also thinking of trying mixed media paper.

As I mentioned, I used the clear stamp set, but this wreath and sentiment are also available as a digital download -- Beribboned Wreath.  I'm not sure how well you can see it, but I added gold trim to the bow with a Gelly Roll sparkle pen.  I happily covered the card base with designer paper, but the design is simple and uncluttered.  A large oval die cut the curve.



I was inspired to color a wreath today because of the Double D Challenge -- Wreaths.  I'm slipping in with not much time to spare as the challenge ends on the evening of Sunday, the 18th.



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Stacy

Thanks for dropping in today.  Now go forth and have a wonderful weekend!



Stamps:  Power Poppy Wreaths Plain and Fancy  Paper:  Fabriano Artistico Extra White 140 lb watercolor, Studio Calico Wonderland designer paper  Ink:  Palette Noir  Coloring:  Tombow water-based markers with no water  Other: Sakura Gelly Roll gold glitter pen, Memory Box Stitched Circle Layers (2015), Spellbinders Grand Classic Ovals


26 comments:

Ros Crawford said...

Wow!! Now that's a wreath, in all it's splendid glory.. Fabulous!

crafty-stamper said...

Absolutely beautiful wreath and your colouring is amazing no matter what medium you use
Carol x

Pauline said...

Leslie, this is absolutely beautiful! Love your CAS design. This has such a warm and rustic feeling to it. Your Tombow colouring is devine. I must give this a try! I really like that bit of gold you added to the ribbon. Hmmm, now I need to go and create and you always inspire me with your artwork. Have a wonderful weekend!

Karen McAlpine said...

Really great blending with the tom bows. Lovely wreath.

Diane said...

Stunning wreath, would love to have that hanging in my home! I can see the gold perfectly on the bow, a gorgeous card! Thanks for joining our challenge at Double D! (don't forget to enter it)!

Judy Woodland said...

Your coloring is beautiful here, I will have to try that technique. I always think I have to use water for the shading. Love that patterned paper and the design with that curve. Wonderful card, I LOVE it.

Verna Angerhofer said...

So beautifully designed. I live the wreath card you made.

Margaret said...

Your wreath is gorgeous. I would love to have a real one hanging on my door. Great job on the coloring and I can see the sparkle on your bow.

Vicki said...

Gorgeous, Leslie! The colors are beautiful and that bow is magnificent!! Wow! The Tombow markers sound like something I would like. I struggle with Copics. Thanks for joining the Double D, "Wreath" Challenge.

Kathy Krug said...

Wonderful mix of papers and patterns and beautifully colored wreath.

Evelyn S. said...

You are definitely gifted, Leslie! I would never even consider tackling such a detailed piece. This wreath is gorgeous; it looks so real.

Cat Craig said...

Oh this is gorgeous. Love the added detail of the gold on the ribbon.

Darlene said...

GORGEOUS coloring and design! Love it!! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Wreath’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
Darlene
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Yogi said...

Lovely as usual. Have a great day

Lynette said...

So pretty - I love your beautiful wreath! I also like the way you finished off the card - perfectly, of course! :)

Nanny's Pansy Patch said...

Such a beautiful card - there is nothing more gorgeous than a lovely wreath! It sounds like you have found a new passion with your markers. The result is absolutely stunning! Your bow turned out so pretty and yes, I can see the gold trim. Have a great weekend and find something fun to do!

Bonnie said...

What a beautiful wreath, Leslie! Awesome coloring with those markers!

Christine Alexander said...

wow Leslie what a beautiful wreath and such amazing colouring with the tombow :)

Doreen said...

A beautiful card,love the wreath.xxx

Ida said...

Wonderful card. The wreath is so pretty and your faux water coloring is amazing!

pam said...

Amazing colouring on this gorgeous card Leslie. love the wreath stamp, think I`ll try my old colouring pens! will not be any were as beautiful as yours!, but can try.
Hugs Pam x

Cindy Beach said...

How amazingly gorgeous! I'm happy that you've settled on this style of coloring for awhile. Your results are fabulous! I love wreaths and this is one very pretty card. I can't seem to use Tombows well at all. I love what you do with them so much!

nancy littrell said...

Gorgeous wreath so beautifully colored with your Tombow markers, Leslie. I love your designer background with pretty paper and your beautiful sentiment with beautiful font. TFS my friend. Love and Hugs..Nancy

aussie aNNie said...

Gorgeous wreath and your design is fabulous... the dies are awesome and using tomboy wow, gorgeous. xxx

Birgit said...

What a beautiful card! That wreath image is gorgeous and you've colored it just perfectly. Thanks so much for joining the Double D Challenge. Best of luck to you!

Conniecrafter said...

I do love her wreaths and you have done a great job with the coloring, to think you didn't use water, that is something else, the blending, is so pretty! Pretty design of the card and papers too! Great idea with the gold accenting on the ribbon too!