I’ve been watercoloring with Distress Inks a lot lately – stamped images, die cuts, whatever I can find that will take the ink.
You have to give a little visual leeway with this card in terms of whether the tulips are really in the watering can (that right-hand tulip leaf is sticking out!). I got to this design the long way round. At first, I planned to put the watering can, which is cut from Strathmore 140 lb cold-press watercolor paper and colored with Broken China and Vintage Photo, directly on top of the stamped and colored tulips. But when I watercolored the cast shadow, it was a mess. (I’ve subsequently practiced painting cast shadow bases!)
The dry-embossed card base, with the circle cutout, is my design fix for the poorly painted cast shadow. By the way, the Bazzill 100 lb. cardstock is becoming my go-to supply – even dry-embossed and holding the watercolor panels, it’s standing strong.
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You’d never know there was any type of “error” here on this card. You’ve done a great job fixing whatever was wrong, because I can’t see it. I think the flowers DO look like they are in the can! Great card! Love the colors you used for the can.
Such a stunning card, Jean! I love how you created a patina finish on your watering can, and your water coloring is gorgeous! I would say that you’ve mastered this technique, for sure! Great choice for your embossed panel, too!
Gorgeous card, Jean! I don’t see any mistakes; I just see a lovely card and beautiful coloring!
This card personifies spring! I love the colours and the realistic colours to the watering can
This is so pretty; I especially like the texture on your watering can.