Wet Watercolouring

I created a large sheet of background paper when preparing for a recent Technique Class and had quite a bit left over.  So when I saw the challenge at Stamping 411 this week, I decided to use one of the pieces.

To create the background paper I sprayed Confetti Cream card stock with water and then stamped on the wet paper.  I used the images from the French Foliage stamp set and More Mustard, Old Olive and Bravo Burgundy inks.  When you stamp onto the wet paper the images bleed and take on a soft dreamy look.  You do have to be a little patient because you need to wait for this piece to dry before proceeding with your card.  I attached the stamped piece to More Mustard card stock and then to scored and folded Confetti Cream card stock.  I stamped “thinking of you” from the Three Little Words stamp set onto Confetti Cream card stock using Bravo Burgundy ink and punched it out using the Decorative Label punch.  I punched another Decorative Label from Bravo Burgundy card stock and attached it behind the greeting.  I trimmed the greeting piece so that I could attach it to the lower left hand side of the card front below the image panel.  I wrapped the whole card front using Old Olive 5/8″ Satin Ribbon and tied a knot.

Simple.  If you don’t believe me, give this technique a go or if you live nearby come join the technique class on 12th May.  There are more details on my Classes and Workshops page.

Bye for now, Kris.