I recently picked up the SU Swallowtail stamp at a discount. I've always liked cards I've seen that use it, but am intimidated by such large images. So decided to make myself use it for a trio of cards, each one with the stamp coloured with a different medium.
This one uses markers - I inked up with Tombow markers and then spritzed with water to get a soft watercolour look.
I used my MISTI to make sure I got it stamped well. I made a mask of the stamp and covered my image and splattered some brown watered down Vintage Photo ink.
I trimmed it down to a square and added a very narrow brown border and the white heat embossed sentiment on brown. Two iridescent gemstones filled in the holes in the die cut sentiment label.
It's my reminder card for the CAS Mix Up challenge for July which is to use stamps, markers, and one other element to make a clean and simple card. The challenge is here:
This one is my favourite of the three cards I just made using the Swallowtail stamp. I prefer it to the versions made with gelatos and watercolour crayons. Which one do you like best?
Date: Friday, July 15, 2016 GMT Views: 2883
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
Registered: October 29, 2004 Location: Coos Bay, Oregon Posts: 24007
Sat, Jul 16, 2016 @ 5:12 PM
OMG Susan....Your Gorgeous marker watercolored Swallowtail image has me swooning!!! I must try your technique on my Swallowtail stamp. TFS and always inspiring all of us. Hugs, nancy
Registered: April 6, 2009 Location: Weyers Cave, Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley Posts: 31084
Sun, Jul 17, 2016 @ 3:40 AM
This one is Absolutely the most Stunning, Susan! Wow! You did so well for feeling intimidated! I Love the splatters and the way your colors blended together; so cool~
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