Watercolor Resist

[Inkerella]

Here are the directions for the cards I posted.
Gallery at Splitcoaststampers
Gallery at Splitcoaststampers
Gallery at Splitcoaststampers

I tried several different papers and had the best luck with "naturals white and naturals ivory" they worked better even than watercolor paper. Also, the technique really only works with a 2 step stamp with a dense image and then an outline type image.
1. Stamp the dense image stamps in craft ink leaving some room between the images.
2. Heat set the ink.
3. Stamp the same images in versamark slightly off center from the first set of colored images.
4. Emboss with clear embossing powder.
5. Using an aqua painter or paint brush, wash the entire piece of cardstock with 2 colors of dye(classic) ink (I have the best luck with a green and a blue) and work the 2 colors until you get a watery look.
6. Sandwich the piece between 3 sheets of copy paper (one on the bottom and 2 on the top) and with a hot iron press until all the embossing is removed (like the batik technique)
7. Stamp the line images in dye ink, again slightly off center of the other images and in a slightly darker shade.
8. Using the same colors that you did the watercolor wash, stamp a speckle background or spatter with a toothbrush and ink.

Hope this helps.
Holly

[handstampedhappiness]

Wow, Holly! These are fantastic!! Thank you so much for sharing them with us!!

[drtlovr]

Thank you so much for sharing that with us! It sounds pretty advanced for me. I am a new demo. I have not tried the batik technique yet. Thanks!

Thanks for sharing!

[Chriserendipity]

Thank you so much, Holly. I can hardly wait to try it myself. Your work is just beautiful!

[ktc_texas]

Thank you for sharing, your cards are lovely.

[stampmouse]

wow thank you for sharing. great information going to have to try that.

[virginia]

Another thanks from me. I really love how you did these backgrounds and am anxious to try it myself. I hope it turns out pretty like your stuff!

[Inkerella]

Thanks everyone for your kind words. I taught this tech at an advanced class yesterday an around steps 4 and 5 everybody was grumbling that their card looked "aweful" but by the time they finished the last steps all 8 were stunning!

[StampinHappyInCT]

Thanks for sharing the instructions. This is the perfect technique to try on a rainy day like today!

[LauraCrr]

I think this is the most beautiful card and I am about half way through it! A couple of questions, though. Step 5:How about using the aqua painter and the watercolor wonder crayons? I'm not sure how you mean to "wash". Just dab the brush onto the classic pad? Thanks.....can't wait for the finished card!!

[jazz4]

Thanks so much. These cards are just beautiful. If I could get one to turn out only half as nice. Thanks again!

[Palapala]

Those cards are beautiful!! Ahhh... So many cool techiniques, so little time...

Thanks for sharing.

[JulieSoko]

Thanks for sharing, I'm going to try this!

[mbstampmagic]

Holly Your the best :-) Thank You!

[blujay]

Holly, why do you use craft inks the first time around??? Your cards are gorgeous, I got to see them from someone else doing this technique and asking them and they directed me to your link.
I think one done a little larger and framed would be a perfect pretty picture... I feel they're very Monet like! So beautiful, thanks for sharing.

[Tortuga]

Holly, thank you so much for sharing this with us. I look forward to trying to make cards as beautiful as yours.
Mahalo,
Diane

[mandy62]

Thank you for sharing Holly - Your cards are beautiful!!

[allamericanstampers]

I had never seen these cards so I am thrilled to have found this thread! You have such an eye for color! You are indeed, Inkerella!! :smile: I am going to try this and your words are encouraging about your class' experience!!

Thanks for sharing.

[ksculler]

Awesome cards. TFS