Hi Stampin' Friends!
I'm back today with a new favorite (I'll be saying that over and over in the next few weeks as the new catalog launches!) This one is simple and sweet! It's a sketched design, hence the name, of some delicate flowers and leaves to color or let stand alone. I've had a lot of fun with this great set already but wanted to share some watercoloring tips and techniques I videoed today as I made this card:
Isn't it gorgeous! I watercolored the flowers and leaves and then used a coordinating die (included in the bundle) to cut it out. When I first laid it on the "Hand-Penned" Designer Series Paper, it seemed too busy of a background, even though they were basically the same colors and motifs. I added a bit of Blushing Bride cardstock (embossed with the Dainty Diamonds embossing folder) and also a layer of velum. If ever you're having trouble with layering and it seems too busy, try a layer of vellum. It mellows everything out and is almost always the perfect solution! By the time I was done, I felt the background DSP had plenty of space and my watercolored flowers were a focal point of the card. Here's the video including my coloring tips!
This fun bundle will be available to purchase on May 4th, the day the new Annual Catalog launches! Check back often leading up to that day as I share more sneak peeks and excitement coming our way soon - what a great time of year!
Happy Stampin'!
Sarah
That's Very pretty. I like the idea of the vellum as a layer. I've been making quite a few with the Hand Penned items too. I love the DSP
ReplyDeletethanks! This is still one of my favorite bundles!
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