Hi everyone! Okay, here's what.... I'm STILL addicted to watercoloring everything! ACK! I can't stop myself. That's okay, though, right? And, I'm also currently (re)addicted to my woodgrain paper! LOL. Do you go in phases with your supplies like that? What are you obsessed with right now?
Today I'm sharing a clean and simple butterfly thank you card that I watercolored. I need to give a shout out to the super talented and sweet Dawn from WPlus9. She is so generous with her knowledge and her amazing videos. Seriously...whew. CLICK HERE to see her video page. I sat in my craft room Sunday afternoon just watching her and learning all kinds of cool tricks. This card's for you Dawn! XO
This butterfly stamp is an oldie! It's from Impression Obsession, and it's been in my stash for years....and now I gave it new life with a new technique! I stamped the image first in Antique Linen Distress Ink onto the flat side of a piece of watercolor paper. That gave me a really nice soft image. Then I watercolored my butterflies with shades of blue, olive and yellow... The sentiment is from a pretty set from WPlus9. That font is gorgeous. You can see I also colored the background with a blue wash and then spattered some brown too. The brown makes it have a 'natural' feel to it and ties in the wood paper...
I cut out one extra butterfly and mounted him near the sentiment for some dimension. You know I am not capable of making a flat card! Here again is that pretty sentiment. The watercolor paper is mounted on foam tape.
Here is a side view of the watercoloring - I think it's easier to see in this shot.
I want to make some more of these in different colors. I think they would make a beautiful gift box set of thank you cards!
Here is a shot of my supplies and ink colors....
Before I go for today - Just wanted to put out another reminder about the Taylored Expressions Stamp Joy event taking place in Iowa on October 11th! I am already so excited about this cool event. Early bird registration closes this Friday - and it's such a great deal! Space is limited and classes are filling up quickly!! I would LOVE to see you there. I'm teaching a Fall Favorites class with Halloween and Autumn Inspired cards. CLICK HERE to see all the class descriptions! Let's Stamp Joy together!
That's it for me for today!
Have a fabulous day! XO
Oh my heavens!! This is just gorgeous Wanda! I need to sit in my craft room all day and watch videos too! haha! You are good at the watercoloring! Sure wish I could make it to the Stamp Joy Event! That would be so much fun!! (Hugs)
Posted by: Kay Miller | 08/17/2014 at 02:02 PM
LOVE it!
Posted by: Ellie Knol | 08/16/2014 at 05:30 AM
Beautiful Wanda. I have been planning to do some watercolor birthday cards. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Judy | 08/15/2014 at 08:21 AM
Really lovely, Wanda! I must try this technique of lightly stamping and then watercoloring over.....
Posted by: Lin | 08/13/2014 at 05:17 PM
OMGosh, I am seriously in LOVE with your card, my friend! Those butterflies are stunning! They look amazing, and I'm totally intrigued by the technique. I must go check out those videos. Wow!
Posted by: Audrey Pettit | 08/13/2014 at 10:11 AM
Beautiful card--I love Dawn's videos, too. I've been returning to lots of watercolor techniques lately, as well as playing with the new stencils and making my own.
Posted by: julie | 08/13/2014 at 09:37 AM
Absolutely STUNNING Wanda. I get so excited to have coffee with your amazing creations every morning. Who makes that wood grain paper? I have never seen it in that color before. I love it.
Posted by: Michelle Liimatainen | 08/13/2014 at 07:54 AM
Love this card!! Love the watercolor technique... so soft, calming, and elegant!!
Posted by: Fonda Jo | 08/13/2014 at 07:32 AM
Wow!! This is Absolutely GOR-JUSS Miss Wanda!! So Soft and Dreamy!! Love every Lovely watercolory detail Sweet Lady! 8-)
Hugs
Shannon
Posted by: Shannon White | 08/13/2014 at 02:41 AM
SOOOOOOOOOO Gorgeous Wanda..
I am still in love with all things watercolor too..I don't think it will ever leave me..
LOVE this video from Dawn..and still want to try it ..I need to make a set of cards for my cousin and was thinking of making these and the Bokeh ones she shows too..still need to try it.....so don't know if I can do so...it looks a bit difficult...
HUGS Holly.
Posted by: Holly Saveur | 08/13/2014 at 01:57 AM