Lydia's got us using crayons for this week's Mix-Ability challenge. I used a new-to-me PSX stamp and sentiments I designed for Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps (Bridge of Hope set). There are several layers of watercolor here, using inks and markers.
When the coloring was done, I laid the panel over an embossing folder, and rubbed the white crayon over the top - it left a subtle waxy pattern, and lightened up the roses just a bit.
I stamped the hymn lyrics around the flowers and in between layers of watercolor - Memento ink has an interesting quality on watercolor paper when it gets wet that usually frustrates me but worked for me this time. I stamped with a light pink that greyed just a little as it soaked down in - kind of a whispery watermark effect.
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Sat, Apr 26, 2014 @ 7:57 AM
Isn't this beautiful Dina. The combination of watercolor and crayon resist is wonderful. And I really like the soft subtle area left around the sentiment. I believe this card will achieve it's purpose with your friend. How kind of you to care and lift up another during a difficult time.
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Sun, Apr 27, 2014 @ 5:59 PM
Gorgeous! You do such fabulous backgrounds and your coloring is always amazing. Beautiful roses, and wonderful sentiment!
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