Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Day 3 - Watercolor for Cardmakers

The techniques demonstrated today were ones that I love and will definitely use in the future. Especially appealing was the watercolor stamping demonstrated by Kristina Werner. In her video she used Art Impressions stamps. I was floored for more than one reason: I loved the effect and I already owned many AI stamps! The funny thing is that I never knew they were anything special since I bought them on eBay as part of a large lot of used stamps. I also had a few other stamps (different brands) that would work well with them.


The first set of watercolor markers I ever bought were Marvy, so I hauled them out and used them on my first sample. I hated the greens that I had, so I ended up using my Distress inks (plus a Marvy purple) on this piece. There are many things that I don't like about the piece (especially the clump of purple junk in the lower right), but I hope that practice will improve future results.


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21 comments:

  1. cheraMay 7, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    I loved Kristinas video!! I don't have any of the stamps but it sure made me want some!!!

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    1. joycegleeMay 7, 2014 at 2:55 PM

      I also thought the video from CHA was amazing. Bonnie made it look effortless.

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  2. LyndaMay 7, 2014 at 2:38 PM

    This is lovely, Joyce!

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    1. joycegleeMay 7, 2014 at 2:56 PM

      Thanks, Lynda! I'm really enjoying the class although I can't get around to trying every technique. Maybe later. . .

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  3. LinMay 7, 2014 at 2:55 PM

    Your first sample is just beautiful!

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  4. AnonymousMay 7, 2014 at 3:18 PM

    So pretty!!, I love it!

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  5. Sharon UnderwoodMay 7, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    I LOVE this! That "purple clump" fits right in--I wouldn't change a thing. I'm so jealous you have those stamps! I want some asap!

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  6. nancy yMay 7, 2014 at 4:54 PM

    your card turned out wonderful, and how cool is it that you already had some of these stamps!

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  7. Barb GhigMay 7, 2014 at 5:03 PM

    Gorgeous work of art! Good for you!!!

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  8. Kathryn AMay 7, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    Oh, my! I LOVE this!! I sure wish I had some of this company's stamps! What a score you made to have these, already :)

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  9. joycegleeMay 7, 2014 at 5:20 PM

    I was really lucky to have those stamps that I hadn't appreciated before now. Thanks for your kind comments.

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  10. AnonymousMay 8, 2014 at 1:46 AM

    I also loved Kristina's video and really like the card you created using that technique! :)

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  11. Lee-AnneMay 8, 2014 at 4:20 AM

    Wow...I think this turned out beautifully! How awesome that you had some of the stamps for this technique...sure think you made the most of them!

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  12. pamboeMay 8, 2014 at 6:26 AM

    I love your card even with the clumps you don't like.

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  13. CherylMay 8, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    I think that you did an excellent job; how wonderful that you had everything that you needed on hand!

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  14. LindaMay 8, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    I think your did an amazing job on this technique. I have yet to try it but love the effect. So pretty.

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  15. LollMay 8, 2014 at 2:19 PM

    Wow!! This is amazing. Great job!

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  16. jenniferMay 11, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    This looks fantastic!

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  17. MarianneMay 23, 2014 at 2:38 AM

    I think you did great, considering this was your first attempt. You may also want to check out some videos by Dawn (Wplus9) on her blog. She does some amazing things with similar stamps, similar to what she showed us during class.

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  18. UnknownMay 26, 2014 at 4:32 PM

    I also have and love Art Impressions stamps. Not sure if you are aware that there are about 9 "How To" videos on U Tube made by Art Impressions for these stamps.

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