Two days ago, I woke up with ideas for this month’s blog hop. I wanted to try the watercolor technique with the Spruce and Sprigs stamps, and it took awhile before I got anything I was happy with. I tried painting directly on the stamp with watercolor paints which I’ve see done on the card blogs with great effect. I never managed to get the right consistency, so I went back to using the Papertrey inks and spritzing them with water. I also added water directly to the watercolor paper before stamping.
The inspiration piece for this month uses pretty non-traditional colors, but I ended up liking them a lot.
Here’s the first of two cards I created with the watercolored images.
I cut the watercolored piece with the Stitched Tag die and adhered it to a Tropical Teal card. Then I added a die cut sentiment (Christmas Cheer) and a snowflake (old Sizzix die) from silver adhesive paper and some sequins. The “Merry” came from the Stylish Sentiments: Holiday set from several years ago. I tied two different kinds of silver twine through the tag to finish it off. I also added some Clear Star Gelly Roll pen to the sprigs.
Only one card can be posted for the blog hop, so I thought I was done, but as I was cleaning up, I picked up another piece of the watercolored paper, and came up with another card, which I like just as much.
Most of the supplies are the same. The two stitched rectangle dies are from Simon Says and they’re added to a Rustic White card base.
You can find more holiday inspiration on Nicole’s blog right here.
Both cards are very pretty!
Love both your cards! The colour combo is super, and I love the added texture your dies give to the edges.
Both of your creations are breathtaking, Karen! I think I love the stitched frame card a little more because that work of art DESERVES to be framed like that!! Hugs, Darnell
Both of these are just stunning…total perfection Karen! :0)
Love both of these pretty designs – great watercolor stampings of the foliage!
These are two awesome cards today! Your coloring is stunning and design are terrific too!
Beautiful cards.x
GORGEOUS – I like the colours, very soft. I think of the two the first tag card is my favourite.
Love both of these! Fantastic colors & love the stitched edges.
Both of these are just beautiful!!
Your teal bg set off a bright fun tag! Lovely 2nd card too! Love how you framed the watercolor!
both cards are absolutely gorgeous!!
Both of these are beautiful! The sprigs are the perfect background for the silver sentiments!
Wonderful Christmas cards! Love how you were inspired.
great cards!!!!!
I’m so glad you posted both cards, Karen. The second one is my favorite 🙂
LOVE the colour combo! xx
Wow, gorgeous watercoloring! Love them both.
I love the colours and that soft pretty look: very nice indeed
Both of your cards are gorgeous. The water colouring gives them such a soft and calming effect.
I love both of your cards~I’m glad you shared them! You presented the watercolor pieces with perfect execution~
Wow, both of your cards are fabulous! I love the watercolor look you achieved! Spruce and Sprigs is one of my favorites from PTI!
The inspirational color scheme is my favorite color combo – so of course, I LOVE both of those cards!
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