Whaaat…New Art Impressions stamps AND a new Challenge?? I am so excited to be a part of the new Bible Journaling watercolor stamps release. We also have a brand New Challenge – Bloom Where You’re Planted (3/26 – 4/8). I am using the new Columns stamp along with some old favorites for this sweet simple project. I hope you “Enjoy the day” with this serene watercolor painting.
Project Details
Step 1: I inked up the column from the new Columns Stamp set with 569. You can also use 565 if you don’t have 569. I wiped off a few of the sides so that I wouldn’t have to fight with them when I added the leaves. I stamped it off and then stamped it to the right side of my Canson watercolor paper.
Then I inked up the urn from the set and stamped it off. Using my positioner, I added it to the top of the column. I added water to the columns and the urn.
Step 2: Using post-it tape, I masked the bottom of the column off. I inked up the cobblestones from the Cobblestone set with 569, stamped it off and added 969, I stamped it off. Using my positioner again, I positioned where I wanted my cobblestones to the left of the column. Then I stamped it again to the bottom and left of the column without re-inking it. I added some water below each of the cobblestones and adding some additional color to the left of the column for a shadow.
Step 3: I inked up the vine from the original Foliage set with 177 and stamped it several times along the bottom of the column. Next, I inked the entire vine up again several times and stamped it up the column.
To create the vines coming down from the urn, I used the hanging vine stamp from Foliage set 3 inked up with 177 as well. I stamped the top of the column, bottom of the urn to the left and right. Tip: I had a hard time with this stamp because I had no idea how to use it. Stamp it with the vines draping towards the bottom of paper. You could also stamp it on its side. I added water to all the foliage.
Step 4: Once that was dry, I inked the flower trio from the Mini Flower set with 685 and stamped it around the vines. I used the flower top in the new Flower set 4 in 569 along the bottom of the urn. I added a small amount of water to the blooms.
Step 5: Using my palette, I brushed in some 565 and 403 for the water. I inked up the small boat from the Boats set with 569 and stamped it off. I added it to the top of the water. Add a small amount of 569 along the bottom of the boat to give the illusion of movement. I pulled the color out of the lines and added some red to the sails.
Step 6: I added some of the color left on my palette to create a sky. And last but always so important, sign and date your work.
Card Details
I cut the piece out using my rectangle stitched dies and my Big Shot machine. I love these dies and use them in almost all my projects. It is the perfect size for an A2 card base.
I placed the cut piece into my MISTI and lined up my “Enjoy the day” sentiment into the left side of the card. I inked it up with Gina K Designs black amalgam ink and stamped it twice.
Next I cut a piece of Gina K Designs Bubblegum card stock to 4 x 5.50. This leaves a nice frame for your painting. I adhered the painting to the mat and that to the Neenah card base using Connect Glue.
That is it! Easy Peasy right? I hope I have inspired you to create some peaceful cards in the current turmoil the world is in. This hobby brings me so much peace and joy that I use it in just such times.
Take advantage of your home time to do some crafting!!! Be healthy and safe my friends! Til next time…
Tricia
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SUPPLIES
A pretty and calming scene, much needed right now,
thank you,
Roberta
Very pretty, love the boat
Such a great Mediterranean feel to this! Lovely card, Tricia :o)