Thursday, December 15, 2016

Pop of Pink

Hello and welcome back!  I've made a clean and simple card for the current sketch challenge at Global Design Project. 


I broke out my new Watercolor Pencils and grabbed a stencil to create the background for the main panel of watercolor paper.  I scribbled the pencil in the stencil shapes, then used a paintbrush and clear water to activate the watercolor properties of the pencil.  I LOVE the result!


After I pulled away the stencil, the irregularities around the edges give it that "watercolor" effect, then I took the damp paintbrush and drew some of the color into the spaces between.  Once the panel was completely dried I added a strip of washi tape from the Pop of Pink collection.  Then I decided a bit of metallic was called for so I used a stamp from Timeless Textures to add some Encore Gold splotches over and around the hearts.  I also added a bit of the beautiful Gold Baker's Twine along the washi tape and used it to make a bow attaching the tag.


Thanks so much for taking time to visit!  I've added a link above to the Global Design Project challenge, so be sure to head over there and enjoy all the amazing inspiration.

Stef


Product details
Stamps:  Circle of Spring, Timeless Textures
Paper:  Watercolor, Thick Whisper White (base)
Ink:  Versamark, Encore Gold
Other:  Hearts & Stars Decorative Mask, Stampin' Up! Watercolor Pencil, Tags & Labels Framelit, Baker's Twine Trio Pack, watercolor paintbrush, Pop of Pink Designer Washi Tape

5 comments:

Jan Clothier said...

Those little watercolour hearts are adorable. The washi tape you've chosen looks great with it. This is a really sweet card.

Louise Sharp said...

A gorgeous card Stef! A beautiful take on this weeks sketch, I love those soft watercolured hearts. Thanks so much for playing along again this week to the Global Design Project. xo

Michelle Last said...

So pretty and the background of hearts is just lovely! Thanks so much for taking part this week, best wishes from all at the Global Design Project!

Unknown said...

Yes to this! Love the watercolor look you've acheived here and of course the hearts are perfect for this week's sketch challenge. Thanks for playing with us at Global Design Project.

Bev Polen said...

What a gorgeous card, Stef!! I love the hearts and washi tape! Great work with the pencils!