I decided to combine Polly's MIX challenge today to use a stencil to apply watercolor with the "Oh the Places You'll Go" VSN challenge. I chose my most Dr. Seuss-ish stencil and colored it with Spectrum Noir markers in the same colors as the cover of the book. Then I spritzed with water and laid down the watercolor paper on top. Why don't I do that more often? I really like the way it turned out! I found this Tiddly Inks digi that I hadn't ever used and it was perfect because the teacher standing on the stack of books kind of mimics the guy standing on the hill on the book cover. I chose SC132 for my sketch and cut my watercolor stencil background into a circle. Then I found this fabulous glittery DP in my stash. I had a white triangle sitting in my scrap stash and I stamped "Thank You" on it and then doodled my edges. But the white triangle was too stark against everything else. So I got this little "thank you" stamp out of the Happy Moments stamp and stamped it all over using my Spectrum Aqua markers. After I assembled, it still needed something. I decided that what it needed was some enamel dots. I had seen a DIY enamel dots post on Pinterest a few years ago and tried it. These are made by melting pony beads in the oven. Warning--only do it on a warm day with the windows open, because it stinks! Well, I'm glad I tried it because these fun bright colored enamel dots were the perfect finishing touch. This will go to Raleigh's preschool teacher. I'm pretty sure she'll love it.
Registered: November 7, 2006 Location: Willamette Valley Oregon Posts: 34508
Mon, Apr 22, 2019 @ 7:43 PM
I'm sure the preschool teacher will love it...and save it for a very long time! this is adorable. So vibrant. You even made me want to try melting pony beads. I love the whimsy of this card, Jen!
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