Thought of colored ornaments when I saw this image here, and decided to use my brand new Penny Black stamp.
Stamped the ornaments in my MISTI, using markers and small ink pads - sometimes spritzing with water before stamping, sometimes not - adding bits of color at a time and stamping repeatedly. I added a bit of outlining in some places with the marker straight to the paper, and sometimes spread the ink with a damp paintbrush, also. Here's the critical part: When I was satisfied, I cleaned my stamp and then stamped with versamark and clear embossed my image. This allows me to watercolor the bg without worrying about the ornaments bleeding ink. Stamped the sentiment, splattered with diluted white acrylic paint and some black ink. Jill Foster has some great videos of this technique if you are interested - she is a master!!
Gah! I LOVE this card, Maura!! Brilliant watercoloring and brilliant tip to clear emboss! It never occurred to me! Can you email me the exact name or product number of the PB ornament stamp? I love how they are drawn! Thank you so much for playing again in my NBUS Challenge #12!! Hugs, Darnell
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Sun, Oct 01, 2017 @ 9:25 AM
Wonderful!! I'm hoping to try following Jill Foster's technique some day soon with one of my new PB stamps - you've inspired me as yours turned out so beautifully!
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Tue, Oct 03, 2017 @ 2:35 PM
This is outstanding, Maura! I can definitely see the Jill Foster influence. Thanks so much for sharing your card with us at Addicted to Stamps and More. - Bobby
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