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: 1204
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Ardyth, this is gorgeous. I love the heart shaped mask and the touches of blue on the top. Your flowers are wonderful. No one does color on white cards like you do!
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Sun, Jun 14, 2020 @ 5:13 PM
Fabulous! My weeds certainly are not that beautiful. Love the bright colors and fantastic coloring. The heart shape is terrific! Great case and wonderful card. Thanks for the challenge!