I've had my eye on Katzelkraft stamps and when I went shopping I put this one on my wish list. I mean, it was a no brainer that I had to have this stamp. Seriously, a Golden Retriever on a bicycle... really. Well, lo and behold, I received it for my birthday in October! Somebody knows what I like!
I stamped in Versamark and embossed in black so I could have a vivid watercolored image. I used a combo of Tombow markers and SU reinkers for the watercolor. After coloring I splattered with diluted white acrylic paint. The pine needle corner covers up some of the image that shows my Golden is delivering packages of dog treats and toys. I debated over the corner, but I honestly love it on there. I can always color another dog.
The close up shows how the watered down white acrylic paint caused the image color to bleed through. If I had not diluted the acrylic paint or if I had colored with Copics it would not have bled. However, I don't feel the image was too compromised.
Okay, friends, Thanksgiving cards are next on the to do list and I'll fit them in between design team projects when time allows. You have a lovely day and we'll meet again soon!
Stamps: Katzelkraft Dog Cycle, Power Poppy Action Santa (retired) Paper: Fabriano Artistico Extra White 140 lb hot press watercolor, green cardstock for pine corner, 65 lb Neenah card base, Graphic 45 'Twas the Night Before Christmas designer paper Ink: Versamark, various for watercolor Coloring: Tombow markers and SU reinkers for watercolor, white acrylic paint for snow flurries Other: Black embossing powder, Poppystamps Wispy Pine Needle Corner
29 comments:
♥ this card and Katzelkraft stamps are the best...fun to colour and design with...xx
This is just the best Christmas card, I LOVE it!! I love how you have colored it and yep, the corner greenery is perfect plus like you said it gives you another excuse to make more!! I haven't seen this stamp before and it's a keeper for sure...love ~love this!!!
Fabulous image,I love the pine corner die and splatters.Katzelkraft stamps are brilliant
Carol x
Could not POSSIBLY be cuter, Leslie! I love the splattered white paint. I can picture both Lulu and Wally riding thru a blizzard in complete bliss! Darling creation. xx
Yes, you definitely needed this stamp and I'm glad someone gifted it to you! It is so cute! He is on a mission with all those packages. I too like the pine needle corner. How are Wally and Lulu doing these days? Hope all it well!
cute. have a great day
I love that pine corner adding wonderful texture to your scene. So much fun. Very cheery and festive.
The stamp was certainly made for you and I’m glad you bought it. I love how you colored him he looks like he’s having so much fun delivering those packages. I think the addition of the branches in the corner really make it look like more of a winter scene. Fun card Leslie!
Oh yes you couldn't pass that one up, so neat that you got it as a gift :) Love how you colored it all and the corner die is such a nice touch with it too, so fun!
Wow, love how you water coloured this stamp, I have it and can't wait to CASE you :).
So adorable, and so wonderfully colored - a fabulous card! I examined the photo very carefully and could not see any "bleeding!"
OMG..so darn cute, Leslie. Of course this sweet stamp had your name on it:-) I loved how your cute doggie was pedaling past an evergreen tree and all your your splatters. I did not even notice any bleeding on the ink. I loved all your watercoloring and your DP framing. TFS my friend. Love and Hugs..Nancy
Adorable image Leslie, and an adorable card. This has to make you smile, I know I did!! xx
What a perfect Christmas card! I love the Golden on the bicycle image and I agree with you and do think that corner is perfect! This card just makes me happy!
OMG this is so awesome and yes, this stamp is YOU!!! I love how you've brought it to life with the corner greenery, the 'snow' and the grounding of the bicycle with your coloring! FANTASTIC and brought an INSTANT SMILE!!! I don't think your coloring of the image was compromised at all ... it looks AWESOME! YOU GO GIRL!!!
So cute! I love that image. Looks like Wally biking around taking gifts to his puppy friends. I didn't even notice the bleed through. People probably wouldn't unless you mention it.
He is just delightful and I don't think it matters at all that the ink has bled through your splatters. I love them and that corner spray, it works beautifully. I would never have thought of that xx
Gosh I just love this one, Leslie!! I think Beulah would look a bit more furry and fluffy…you sure did a sweet sweet card here!!
Such a humorous image! Terrific coloring...and love the snow!
This stamp was made for you, Leslie! Wonderfully colored and I love the snowy sky and greenery! So whimsical and fun, my friend!
Oh, if this is not the cutest card ever! I love how I can almost feel the motion in this scene and that fun-loving dog makes me smile! I was saddened as I read your post to realize that I missed your birthday - I am so sorry! I'm glad you got this happy stamp and I'm sending belated wishes too.
Leslie you crack me up. This is darling. The snow looks awesome and the sprigs are a perfect touch. Totally cute.
So adorable, love it! I can see why you needed to have this stamp, and what a nice surprise to receive it on your birthday. Oh no I missed your birthday Leslie, so sending Happy Belated Birthday wishes to you! Love the corner sprigs and all that splatter! I didn't even notice the acrylic paint to bleed through, I think it just adds to your image! Beautifully done!
Oh it's fabulous and definitely a 'you'stamp... Is this Wayy or Lulu? Beautifully done and it really makes me smile.
Oh yes I agree you NEEDED this stamp! And what an awesome card you made with it too!
Totally adorable! I really like the cute dog riding the bicycle and also your pine corner and the white spatters of snow.
It doesn't look blurry to me. It just looks beautiful. [Bunny]
Such a fun card! I love this design and the splattered snow!
I always love a wonderfully watercolored card, then add Christmas and a Golden and you have a home run! I don't know how you managed to hold off buying this one on first sight!!! ♥ Sue Kment
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