For the Mixability challenge today - All is calm, I used cool colors - green/blue/brown.
I stamped the lakeside cabin scene in Archival Jet Black ink and because that ink stays wet a little bit longer, I was able to clear emboss it after stamping it.
Then I got out some Ranger Distress inks (Salty Ocean, Forest Moss, Gathered Twins, Frayed Burlap) and rubbed each color onto my craft mat. I dipped my brush in water than brushed it into a color on my mat and watercolored the image. I just used simple brush strokes, up from the bottom of the trees over each tree and down from the land over each reflection of the trees in the water. Then I watercolored the cabin.
Wishing all those celebrating a blessed Christmas!
ETA: sorry - missed the directive that it should be a holiday card!
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Fri, Dec 22, 2017 @ 11:39 AM
The brushstroke painting is really very effective, Julia. I love the ragged edge that it gives, and almost the effect of a reflection because it's repeated top and bottom.
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Tue, Dec 26, 2017 @ 12:52 PM
Awesome card!!! Love it!!!
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni