UPDATE: I have added a video on how I did the watercolor techniques:
Parts appear blurry, but close ups are clear
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I just *love* the new Occasions Mini Catalog set ‘Apothecary Art’ (wood: #125525, clear: #125527) that so perfectly coordinates with our new Sizzix Framelits die set called ‘Labels Collection’ for the Big Shot. If you have been holding out getting a Big Shot, I think the new Framelits dies are going to be what finally pushes you over the edge, LOL!
This is one of the cards that is part of my new online order gift… read all about your purchase gifts here. The card is ‘Not Quite Navy’ cardstock, the image is stamped in Black StazOn and colored in with the Watercolor Wonder Crayons and a blender pen (which is a change for me, I usually use the Aquapainters, but this time I wanted a more ‘controlled’ watercolor look). The layer in the middle is Soft Suede and the flowers in the focal image were shaded (outside) with the Soft Suede Watercolor Crayon (from the Neutrals collection).
Other accessories I used are: Basic Pearls (#119247), ‘Victoria‘ (#118481) Crochet Trim ribbon, (new) Twitterpated Designer Buttons (from the Occasions Mini Catalog). Other Sizzix accessories are the Embossing Folders: Elegant Lines #119277 and Square Lattice #119976.
Okay, be honest… what do you think?
I plan to CASE it, so what does that tell you? Well done! …
Beautiful Amy!! Might just have to break that open today!! Played with the hearts but time to move on!! I can see a CASE’d or atleast heavily inpsired by card coming!!!
oh my word, amy! this is fabulousness embodied! i’m lovin’ what you did with the crochet trim. wondering if you stamped on watercolor paper or regular paper before using the watercolor crayons. stunning and marvelous in every way. i’m going to do what patricia’s doing…thanks for sharing! i’ve also pinned it on pinterest.
I’m with Jenn and Patricia! The embossed pieces are stunning additions. The color scheme is gorgeous for male or female gift giving. The shading around the flowers make them pop as though 3D. Yeah, it’s a definite CASE job here again, Amy! Thanks for sharing your you-ness with us!!!
This is beautiful. Got to be one of my faves. I have a lot of customers who love their spellbinders and are already sold on our framelits and edgelits and of course they are better because we have the stamps to exactly match. See you in a few days.
Thank you!
I used regular paper, but I used the blender pens instead of the Aquapainters because I was afraid to ruin the paper. And thanks for the pin!
Thanks Celia–I’m feelin’ the love! Makes my day, thanks!
I never knew what Spellbinders were… this was the first time I’ve seen this type of cutter and I’m LOVING them! And yeah, the fact that we’ve designed sets to match is a huge bonus.
Ok you asked for honesty…. I really love the card and colors but really dislike the crochet ribbon.Distracts from the elegance of the card.
Thanks Doreen! That’s fine, but it really looks better in person.
Love it all, the textures, the watercoloring & shaded work, even the crochet ribbon- I think that and the pearls gives it a vintage feel.
Would love to see a tutorial on your water coloring- very 3-D!
Thanks for the inspiration.
I’ve gotten about a half dozen private questions about my coloring, so I will be updating this with a video on how I watercolored this!
I love the card AND your choice of ribbon! Differences of opinion makes it all go round, right? :0)
Amy, this is absolutely gorgeous! Everything about it is perfect! Thanks for inspiring!
Thank you for showing this beautiful card.
This card is gorgeous. Thanks so much for the video – it really helped.
You’re welcome!