12.07.07
Blogger’s Challenge Week 24
This week’s Blogger’s Challenge was Watercoloring. I have to admit like many others for this weeks challenge, I have been neglecting my watercolor brush - let alone my watercolor crayons, pencils and/or re-inkers. For me, before Prisma Pencils and Gamsol or Copic markers, watercoloring was my favorite technique. I love to color outline images. So when I started this project I found that I was really out of practice - it wasn’t happening like I envisioned or wanted - this project way too long - simply because I was out of practice. Anyway, I’m glad to participate in this challenge - coming back to some of the basics for rubber stamping - forgetting all the newest trends and gadgets (for the most part…..).
Here’s my sample - -
Sample details:
Stamp Sets: Summer by the Sea (SU) and sentiment Heartfelt Phrases (Verve Visual) ***** more about the sentiment below***
Paper: Groovy Guava, Cranberry Crisp (retired), Basic Black (SU), White (Classic Crest); Pattern Paper Heidi Grace
Inks: Image stamped with Graphite Black (Brilliance), various ink pads and reinkers for watercolor puddles
Accessories: Word Window Punch (SU), Cranberry stitched ribbon (retired SU), black brads (Making Memories), watercolor brush, Nestabilities (Spellbinders), corner rounder punch (Creative Memories)
I enjoyed this challenge and coming back to what I feel is a basic stamping technique - it was a challenge and I promised myself I would practice more… Enjoy, Lila
****Now a little more information *****
Verve Visual is getting ready to release this month’s sets - there are 4 new sentiment sets!!! They will fit in SU’s Word Window Punch. Check out a couple more samples and the eloquently written details by Kim on the VVBlog - a couple more samples on Julee’s blog. I know you will need these new sets. Again, enjoy-Lila
mytime said,
12.07.07 at 5:36 pm
Well it is just beautiful!!!!!!!! Love it.
Ida said,
12.07.07 at 5:36 pm
This is one of my favorite SU images. Great job with your watercoloring. Love the layout & papers you used as well.
Gerrie said,
12.07.07 at 5:45 pm
Very pretty….love the layout too!
Stefanie (ssummerer) said,
12.07.07 at 6:18 pm
Great card Lila! It’s fun to go back to basics sometimes.
Lynn Mercurio said,
12.07.07 at 6:52 pm
This is really lovely Lila. You did a beautiful job with your watercoloring…I wouldn’t have known you were out of practice. It looks like you do it everyday. Fabulous card!
Anita Van Hal said,
12.07.07 at 7:21 pm
Beautiful work, Lila! Great job with the watercolor, and love the colors!!!
Julee T. said,
12.07.07 at 7:33 pm
I love how this turned out, Lila! Looking at the finished project you would never know you struggled. It looks effortless.
Lori said,
12.07.07 at 8:18 pm
Beautiful! Your watercoloring doesn’t look like you’re out of practice at all.
Anna Wight (SweetMissDaisy) said,
12.07.07 at 8:57 pm
Wonderful job with the challenge! Gorgeous image!
Mary Jo Price-Williams said,
12.08.07 at 6:43 am
Hard to tell you are out of practice looks great. Love the layout too.
Lisa Somerville said,
12.08.07 at 7:24 am
Very pretty - love the overall softness of your card.
Lisa B said,
12.08.07 at 6:39 pm
Your watercoloring turned out wonderful! So soft and pretty!
Bela said,
12.09.07 at 9:19 am
I haven’t tried water colouring yet but I wanted to comment on this beautiful card. I love the ocean…don’t live anywhere near it, but I spent my summers in Cape Cod and in Newport R.I. as a child. This card says it all….Wonderful!!!
Bela