I am so ready for the weekend :) Are you?!
I have been really enjoying the current Watercolour Class for Cardmakers there is so much amazing inspiration from all of the designers. I haven't had much time to experiment due to work this week but will try to catch up over the weekend
I have a few simple cards to share today using techniques from Days 1 and 2.
I wanted to try out Laura Bassen's technique of stamping with acrylic blocks. I used a small square block and overlapped the colours to get this look. I used a range of distress inks including Salty Ocean, Mustard Seed, Mowed Lawn and Peeled Paint. I cut the panel out with the Wonky Rectangle from Spellbinders and white embossed this sentiment from WPlus9. I thought that some splatters would work well in the background :) I am finding the main challenge of working with watercolours is the lack of control....however whilst this isn't perfect I quite like the variation of colour. I think it will work for a guy card.
I have also made this card with the great Altenew Ori Kami set:
I simply white embossed the image and sentiment and created a watercolour background with Dusty Concord. Milled Lavender and Scattered Straw distress inks. I will join in with Time Out Challenges latest challenge to create a project inspired by 'Time Flies, Love Lasts'. I think the bird image and sentiment work with the theme.
Thanks for your visit - I hope to see you again soon :)
Sarah x
both are great cards - love how you used the watercolor to best advantage in creating 2 classy cards
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are learning a lot in this class Sarah and I love that you joined us at TIME OUT with this stunning card.The background is fabulous, love the colours and the embossing perfect x
ReplyDeleteAwesome watercolour cards & looks like a fun class. Thanks for taking the TIME OUT and joining in on the challenge :) Hugs Bev x
ReplyDeleteI took the watercolor class too and I am also taken aback by the lack of control with watercolor. But that is the nature of the medium, I guess -- we just need to accept it. I've found that what Jennifer McGuire said is correct -- let the paints do their own thing -- the more you fuss with it the worse it gets. I'm doing a watercolor series on my blog right now. Hopefully I will get better.
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