This fun image by Unity was stamped and colored with copics and pencils. Sponged with "I don't remember what" but most likely distress inks. The tree branch is a Penny Black then colored the berries with Cosmic shimmer paints which I was thrilled to find out these watercolor paints are opaque . When I matted the image on Reich paper I was THRILLED to learn if you pour Un-Du on the mat, cut to fit the image, it not only causes no damage to paper at all and evaporates quickly, but allows ATG tape to move when you place it down. Yahoo! For those of you like me that place it crooked, this is a wonderful discovery thanks to a woman at our convention! it's safe to pour directly on your card and allows it to move for a few seconds. Think I will order a case of this stuff! Thanks for looking.
Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 GMT Views: 2365
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Registered: June 19, 2010 Location: SC Posts: 6005
Wed, Jun 22, 2016 @ 7:51 PM
Nancy, you're a hoot! I got a real chuckle about getting things place straight on a card (she laughs). That's my LINE! *hahaha* Seriously, I can't tell you how many times I pull the matted image off the card base before I get it even (if ever) - ugh!
I digress - I love this Unity Stamp and you've done a beautiful job showing it off. I also love to see others use both their Copics and pencil together. I really think you can add so much depth to your piece that way. Nancy you've always had a lovely gallery in my humble opinion, and this is another example of the wonderful artistic range.
Registered: January 20, 2011 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 7619
Thu, Jun 23, 2016 @ 8:20 AM
This is a gorgeous card Nancy ... and even more beautiful in real life. Thank you so much!! I love this sweet girl ... perfectly coloured. The stitching detail is fantastic and adds wonderful texture to the card. And I LOVE those beautiful metallic berries ... gorgeous. Thanks again Nancy! xx
Registered: January 19, 2011 Location: SC Posts: 2
Thu, Jun 23, 2016 @ 8:34 AM
So pretty! That is some terrific shading on the skirt too. Created lots of fluid movement to the shape. Love the branches and the distressing. TFS the Undu tip. Enjoyed reading the other comments as well. I echo what each one of them said! (make that 3 cases. I only have a bottle, which I've never used! And I have lots of crooked!!!). I'll have to find out about these paints you mentioned as well). Hugs
Registered: March 7, 2009 Location: Where the corn is knee high by the 4th of July Posts: 17498
Fri, Jun 24, 2016 @ 1:34 AM
BEAUTIFUL card! Sweet image and lovely coloring. I so admire the way your coloring seems to make the image "move." Wow! I'll have to check out that "Un-Du." Maybe we can split a case. Heehee.
Registered: May 31, 2009 Location: East Tennessee enjoying the mountain views Posts: 32997
Fri, Jun 24, 2016 @ 3:08 AM
Beautiful card Nancy and awesome tip. I'm sure it will help many of us who have the same problem. What a great sentiment for the image... The thought of being on a swing definitely makes one want to soar even higher. Hope your summer is going well. I finally got my fishing license here in TN. Take care and big hugs