Monday 8 July 2019

World Watercolour Month Linky Party with STAMPlorations


Today I'm excited to be part of the World Watercolor Month Linky Party over on the STAMPlorations blog. You can win great prizes by commenting on the post over there as well as my post here. There is also a linky party so you can join in on the fun!! Hop over to the STAMPlorations World Watercolour Month post for more details. Now for the details about my projects, I hope they will inspire you to create something for the Linky Party!

We have been enjoying a nice few weeks of summer in the UK (I hope you have too, wherever you are) but we had a rainy day so it felt like the perfect time to spend some quality time with my favourite stamps and my Tim Holtz Distress markers creating some colourful cards to brighten up the grey day.


For my first card, I used the Bloom Doodles stamp set. I arranged the flowers onto the card front and picked them up with a big clear block so they would stay in the correct layout. I then colored them with Tim Holtz Distress markers (but any markers with water-based ink will work), spritzed the stamps liberally and stamped on watercolor card. I spritzed some additional water on the stamped image to get the look I wanted. Next, I die cut the panel using Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies. Last, I splattered some inks on the panel and added a bold sentiment using Happy Birthday.


I used the same faux watercolour technique for my second card. I used the Feathery stamp set with Distress Markers. I took all the beautiful feather stamps from this set and arranged them on the card. I picked them up with a big clear block and coloured the stamps with Distress Markers. I spritzed the stamps with water, stamped, dried and die cut using Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies. The sentiment was created by die cutting black card using the Thanks word die, and a small stamp from For the Birds. Last, I added some Ice Stickles to the "thanks".


For my third card, I used the gorgeous Blossom Sprays #3 stamp. This stamp combined with the faux watercolour technique makes a stunning card really quickly and easily. Pick your favourite colours for the flowers and add greens for the foliage. Spritz water and stamp, spritzing extra water to the stamped image if you want a more blended look. I added a simple die cut sentiment using the Celebrate word die.

All of these stamps are really versatile and would work for a lot of different occasions. You could even create the cards but not add any sentiments, and once you know what you need the cards for you could quickly add one of the Clear Stickers to the card and that way you will always have cards with the perfect sentiment!

I'm linking up the first card over at Inkspirational where the theme is 3 or 5 of something. 
I'm linking up the second card over at {Pin}spirational as I was inspired by the multi-coloured ice creams to create my multi-coloured feathers.
I'm linking up the third card over at CAS Watercolour where the theme is Bouquet of Flowers and Less Is More where the theme is Celebrations.

Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Markers


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23 comments:

Esther Asbury said...

It's hard to say which of these three is my favorite...but I'm leaning toward the feather! Such a fun technique and super cute cards!

Gail said...

Each project on display is wonderful - I am drawn to the #3 with the blooms - but all of them are a delight! TFS

Mac Mable said...

Such a great water colour technique, wonderful colours and all three cards are stunning x.

MadeByMeghanK said...

These are STUNNING! I love the Thanks one sooo much!

Bonnie said...

I love your lily bouquet, Karola! The colors have blended beautifully! Thanks so much for sharing with us at CAS Watercolour!

Marina said...

Beautiful use of all those colours. Thank you for joining us at Inkspirational Challenges.

Helen said...

Your cards are so pretty, soft and eye-catching, Karola! I love this technique as it's so quick ad you're never sure exactly how it will look! Thanks so much for the wonderful inspiration!

kiwimeskreations said...

What beautiful cards - I do love the soft effect you get with that faux watercolour technique.
Blessings
Maxine

Sue D said...

Wonderful watercolor cards. I like the marker technique.

Marcia Hill said...

Three lovely, lovely cards using the marker technique...one of my favorites too! Thanks so much for sharing these beauties with us at CAS Watercolour Karola!! :0)

Loll said...

Three beautiful cards using the watercolour spritz technique Karola! I love the flow of the colours when using this technique. Your bouquet of flowers card is really gorgeous with the soft colours. Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Watercolour!

Darnell said...

Faux spritz watercoloring is one of my favorite techniques and you are a pro at it, Karola! All of these are beautiful! I especially like the addition of the colorful splatters on the first one and big bouquet for your celebration card!! Hugs, Darnell

Helen Gullett said...
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Helen Gullett said...

They are beautiful, Karola. This faux watercolor texhnique is fabulous too! My favorite is the first birthday card. For me, I love Watercolor markers.

Kylie said...

Beautiful cards! I love the faux watercolouring. Thanks so much for playing along at Less is More xx

Susan said...

Three beautiful cards! Great technique with the markers and spritzing. Love the bouquet of lilies! Thanks so much for bringing it to CAS Watercolour!

Deanne Saunders said...

Gorgeous creations!! Thanks so much for participating in our {PIN}SPIRATIONAL challenge. Hope you participate in our next challenge!! Have a happy crafty day!!!
Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper

Vivian Foo said...

Gorgeous and great technique too.

Heather said...

These are all beautiful! And what a great (and simple) way to create a watercolored creation.

Craftychris said...

Fab technique and absolutely beautiful cards! Love them all. xxx

Viv said...

Such beautiful cards, love the one for LIM esp. ;) Viv(LIM GD) xx

Tina Z. said...

amazing inspirations, I love them all!
hugs xx
treebug

Dee Earnshaw said...

lovley work - love the soft colors on your cards