I got to stay home from work today (because I had to work all day on Mother's Day), so I've been going back to do some of the challenges that I've missed lately. I loved this sketch and just had to use it, and I've challenged myself to use only retiring sets - which are mostly all I have - until the debut of the new catty next month. I've also been trying to use the new Prints Sampler and I especially love the Almost Amethyst ones.
I tried using the ink pad to watercolor, pressing the lid into the pad and picking up the ink from the lid, but it wasn't dark enough, so I scribbled the marker into the lid and was much happier with the results. I then went back to add a little shading with the marker while the CS was still damp and it bled a little, making it look blended quite well.
The stamped images are all cut out and popped up with dimensionals. I didn't even bother to cut out the legs and anntenae on the bee. Instead I just drew them directly onto the paper below. The wings are covered with a coat of Icicle Stickles.
I'm sending this card to my precious sister for her birthday.
Date: Monday, May 14, 2007 GMT Views: 1024
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Additional Info
Stamps: In Full Bloom, Happy Everything
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, DP Prints Sampler
Ink: Basic Black, Almost Amethyst marker, So Saffron Marker, More Mustard Marker, Basic Black Marker
Accessories: black gingham ribbon, Aqua Brush, dimensionals, Icicle Stickles
Registered: March 29, 2005 Location: Nevada Posts: 11671
Mon, May 14, 2007 @ 5:11 PM
Just darling.....like each individual square's papers! Good idea not to try to cut the bees legs and antennae, etc.....looks great the way you did them!!
Registered: August 24, 2004 Location: Nampa, ID Posts: 2207
Tue, May 15, 2007 @ 7:18 AM
This is a beautiful design and great way to use the Palette of Prints! Love your watercoloring. Thanks for explaining how you got the best results. It gives me another option to try. TFS!!