Hello, friends! I've been playing around with dies and embossing folders for the last few cards, but now it's time to get back to coloring as I have so many wonderful stamps yet to see ink. Today it's Penny Black's Pleasant Perch. This was a birthday gift (October) from a friend who knew exactly how much I would love it. I think you know I have a great fondness for the outdoors, particularly if there's a forest or fur or feathers involved.
I stamped in Ranger Archival Watering Can and watercolored the bird and branch with only three Tombow markers: Green 177, blueish-green 249, and brown 969. I used a black permanent marker on the eye, and white acrylic paint for the eye glint
The background was watercolored with smooshes and splatters of Stampin' Up inks from reinkers -- Creamy Caramel and Brocade Blue.
The sentiment is from another Penny Black set, Thinking of You.
It's not flowery or flamboyant, but this little bird on her piney perch imparts a sense of peace and comfort. In my real life world I appreciate that.
Pictured below is one of my most appreciated local spots where I can walk for miles and Sophie can run off leash. This is a winter pond -- dry in the summer, but good for Sophie's splashing and swimming in the winter.
I'll send my card along to the following challenges:
Triple B Challenge -- Anything goes with birds, blooms, or butterflies. Mood board optional.
NBUS Challenge #70 -- Never before used schtuff.
Stamps: Penny Black Pleasant Perch and Thinking of You Paper: Fabriano Artistico Extra White 140 lb hot press watercolor, grocer's kraft Ink: Ranger Archival Watering Can Coloring: Watercolor with Tombow markers plus Stampin' Up reinkers for background and splatters, black permanent marker for eye, white acrylic paint for eye dot Die: Hero Arts Wood Frame
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