I admire the many talented artists on SCS who can watercolor. That doesnÂ’t happen here. I saw this card of hers and decided to give this image a go. If you have not seen her gallery be prepared to sigh and enjoy the incredible work. I did a light wash on my background which was inadequate. Off to a great start here. I did some light random sponging to bring some life into it. I stamped the image and embossed with black, then stamped the sentiment and also embossed. Using her beautiful work as a guide I gave it my best shot. Added some black puddles to the background and drips from the words. I used black Frantage for more spatter. That stuff is wonderful if you are tired of washing walls from trying to spatter. The top was bare the tag looked bottom heavy. I had no appropriate trim so I used a wonky embroidery stitch after piercing. The thread is a very thick cotton used for making re-enactment costumes. The strings are from some jewelry making things I still have here.
Thank you for looking.
Registered: May 23, 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 9825
Sat, Nov 12, 2016 @ 8:30 PM
Oh Nancy, I am not sure who this imaginary person who can't watercolor is, but it sure is not you. This card is gorgrous. The tag is such a lovely, soft color...I can't even pin point what colors you used. I love your signature stitching.
Registered: February 3, 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 34769
Sun, Nov 13, 2016 @ 4:27 PM
Oh, Nancy, you are far too hard on yourself! This is absolutely beautiful and darling, and I love this little fella hopping around like he's so thrilled that he got the lettering spelled correctly...hehe! And your stitching is ALWAYS a delight to see. Please...let's do some of that when you are here this winter. Bring some thread you use that we don't have. Hugs! xoxo
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Registered: November 24, 2015 Location: Marco Island, Fl. Posts: 291
Sun, Nov 13, 2016 @ 6:08 PM
Love this little tag. It looks like a Penny Black stamp. Don't know if it is or not but hers are always so cute with that kind of feeling. I like the casual look of it. I have a sticker that I put on the back of my cards that says "Embrace Imperfection" ( I saw that somewhere, on Pinterest, I think and it embodied the way my cards look. There is always something off kilter on all my cards.) Anyway, to get back to your card I love the way everything does not have to be "perfect!" Great job.:-D
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I have made hundreds of cards and so many people say it has brought joy to their lives which, in turn, brings joy to my life. Almost everyone I give them to says that they always save me, which I consider a huge compliment.