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: 1203
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Wed, Jun 17, 2020 @ 2:02 PM
Loved seeing your use of the layout, Ardyth. And thank you again for selecting me as the Featured Stamper. It's been so exciting to see all of the cards this week. Once again, I'm wishing I had more time for stamping!