Hi friends! I thought I'd do some stamping and coloring this week. I haven't had so much crafty time , but I can generally find a few minutes to color a flower or two. With that in mind I stamped some Penny Black and got to work.
This stamp is from the Perch set, which I think was released this year. I'm so far behind in my not-yet-used goodies that I lose track of time. The sentiment is also Penny Black, very old (2011) and I still use it lots.
Coloring was done on hot press watercolor paper with Tombow markers and homemade blender solution (recipe found online). Fill a blank Copic marker and use it very much like a watercolor brush. It sure seemed like the green was a better match with the paper, but the camera will do what it wants. You know how that goes. I hand cut the image and sentiment, tucked the flowers into a wonky-curved pocket made with oval dies, then stuck all that onto a background embossed with a favorite old Cuttlebug folder. Only the sentiment is popped up.
About that leafy paper... I found it through an Amazon ad on Pinterest and the only name on it is JarThenaAMCS. Apparently it's a whole store. You just never know what you're going to come across next.
No challenges today. Just me having a play with my toys.
Wishing you a lovely day!
Stamps: Penny Black Perch, Penny Black To You Paper: Fabriano Artistico Extra White 140 lb hot press watercolor, Neenah Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White 80 lb for background, 110 lb for sentiment, Prism Dark Herbal Garden (old), JarThenaAMCS designer paper (from Amazon) Ink: Ranger Archival Shadow Grey, Memento Tuxedo Black Coloring: Tombows and blender Other: Spellbinders Classic Ovals, Cuttlebug Birds and Swirls embossing folder, Memory Box Fairy Jewels gems, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
8 comments:
A very well put together card. Nice colouring and I love the tilted circle pocket. I recognize that embossing folder. It’s always nice to do something for no reason other than enjoyment. Have a great day
Absolutely beautiful Leslie!! I remember when that stamp came out and I thought there's no way I can color that and do it justice, but you sure have!! I love the embossed white background that makes your colors POP and that bit of dsp at the bottom is the perfect addition to this lovely, lovely card! Hugs. :0)
Gorgeous card and love the absolutely beautiful flowers and so beautifully coloured, great design and love the pretty paper.
Carol x
So gorgeous. I love the design and layout. Beautiful flowers.
A gorgeous card with my favorite color combo 'purples and yellows'! Another beautiful design that all meshes so perfectly! Glad you found some time to get 'crafty'!!
Those are such pretty stamps and you have coloured them so well. Love how you have incorporated that patterned paper too. So stylish with the curve. What a great idea - must try to remember it xx
You do have mad coloring skills! I like the way you tucked the pretty blooms into the curve. Wonderful card, Leslie!
So beautiful, Leslie! Oh my goodness, such delicate cutting you did! Wonderful coloring and composition, too. Funny how photos can distort the colors and make something that matches quite nicely look totally different.
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