**Please note, our challenge will close on the 15th of December and the design team will be off until our next challenge on February 4, 2023.
For my card, I decided to change things up and watercolor rather than use Copic markers. Now, I say watercolor, but it's very basic as this is definitely a medium for which I need further practice! So all of you that watercolor proficiently, please be kind when viewing my card lol!
I used a new to me stamp set from Penny Black and heat embossed with Altenew Rose Gold this lovely poinsettia image on watercolor paper. I primarily used the wet-on-wet technique, adding a second layer to get a bit of shading on the petals, then used a lovely shade of green around the image and some purple mixed with the pink to achieve a kind of plum color for the berries.
Next the panel was splattered with gold shimmer spray and white acrylic paint. When dry the panel and a piece of Altenew Brushed Rose card stock were die cut and layered directly onto the plum card base. The sentiment was heat embossed and die cut, then popped up on foam tape for a little dimension and I was done! A note about the "at Christmas" part of the sentiment. It was actually part of a "missing you at Christmas" sentiment, but I just used my Misti and some Scotch tape to cover up the part I didn't want to use, inked it up then removed the tape and stamped. After it was heat embossed, I used the matching die then just trimmed off the bit where the first part of the sentiment would go.
The link above will take you to the challenge where you can see all the gorgeous cards by the other DT members and hopefully join us by the 15th!
Happy Holidays to everyone celebrating this month!
Stef
Stamps: Penny Black Scarlet, Simon Says Stamp Christmas Blessings
Paper: Hero Arts Plum, Altenew Brushed Rose, Arches 140lb watercolor
Ink: Versamark
Other: Christmas Blessings dies, Altenew Rose Gold embossing powder, Altenew 24 pan watercolor set, Imaginecrafts Gold Shimmer Spray, Dr. Ph Martin's Bleed Proof White paint
10 comments:
Stef, you are too hard on yourself! Your Poinsettia is gorgeous - hmmm can you believe I don't have this one?? lol
Merry Christmas, my friend!
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Such a truly beautiful creation Stef, love this card and the soft green you finished it off with. Thank you so much for such wonderful inspiration throughout the year xx hugs Aileen
I think this is gorgeous, Stef!
Such a Delightful card, SO apt for the season. Love the pretty watercoloring and the heat embossing adds a perfect touch to the whole card, Stef😊
PS: Thanks for leaving love at my Blog always. Much appreciated🤗
You watercolored the poinsettia beautifully, Stef! Love the depth you've achieved in the petals and with the green background your card looks more artistic!
Your NBUS image is breathtaking, Stef, and there's no need to be kind about your watercoloring ~ I think it's brilliant with the colors you used and the shading you did! I love the schplatters and framing, too! I wish you Happy Holidays and thank you for your visit! I am honored to be December's GD! Hugs, Darnell
Beautiful card, Stef. The watercoloring is wonderful and I love the green around the image.
What are you like Stef! nothing wrong with this fabulous card at all, in fact I just love it! So many fabulous cards made all year for the team, thank you so much! Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas ;) hugs Viv xx
This is absolutely gorgeous. Your watercoloring is wonderful, and I so love the sentiment. So many people need peaceful wishes at this time...
Gorgeous card Steph and I love the embossing with this beautiful poinsettia. The pink is so pretty! Have a wonderful Christmas and a great New Year!
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