I've used lots of different products over the years to watercolor images, but this was my first time to paint with Tim Holtz Distress Stains. I have to say that these stains are incredibly easy to use. Inspired by other stampers, I embossed the SU Helping Me Grow image onto watercolor paper first, using white ink and embossing powder. When I lived in Asia many moons ago, I occasionally played with batik paint on fabric. That's what this reminded me of as the Distress Stains spread out, but were captured within the embossed lines. This technique would be especially easy to teach to novice stampers because it is so forgiving, yet so enjoyable.
Date: Thursday, February 23, 2017 GMT Views: 256
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Thu, Feb 23, 2017 @ 11:36 AM
I adore orange and blue together and this card showcases that in the best possible way. I love your water colored image and your wonderful card design too! ~Karen.