I focused on Trudy's:
-heart/flower combination
-layout
I changed:
-added colour (although I kept some purple)
-masked stamping instead of inlaid die cut
- size and occasion
Any gardeners out there? This stamp is from the Essentials by Ellen In the Weeds set, but I think maybe that name is a little mean. Are weeds this beautiful? lol!
I started by using EBE Folk Hearts dies to create a mask. Then I stamped the flowers onto Bristol Smooth cardstock using Versafine Onyx ink.
When I removed the mask, the bottom of the heart shape was very well defined because of where the stamping ended, but the top portion wasn't. I softly blended some blue ink through the mask to complete the shape.
Then I used some Karin BrushPro markers to watercolour my flowers. This was my first time using these markers and I tried first with Ranger Watercolour cardstock, but I found it too difficult to move the colours. Changing to Bristol made a big difference in my experience with these markers. I loved the big firm nibs on these markers, and the vibrancy of the colour. They reminded me of my Zig Art & Graphic Twin Tip markers and I ended up doing a comparison (on my blog: http://ardythpr.blogspot.com/2020/06...ng-karin.html).
Date: Friday, June 12, 2020 GMT Views: 1212
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Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105288
Sun, Jun 14, 2020 @ 4:05 AM
This card is gorgeous!! I love the flowers in the heart.
------------------------------ Anne HarmonFS154, QFTD58, PROUD FAN CLUB MEMBER (photo of our Great Granddaughter Elise, just 6 months old) and me, even older.
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83926
Sun, Jun 14, 2020 @ 7:33 AM
So pretty, Ardyth. I love how you did the images in the heart and the lovely bright colors. Very special card. Hugz
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni
Registered: November 17, 2006 Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia Posts: 52798
Sun, Jun 14, 2020 @ 8:38 AM
Wow, Ardyth, this is so beautiful.... I love the the pretty images inside of the heart frame.... wonderful colouring and shading. Great card and case of Trudy's.