Monday, October 22, 2012

FABULOUS WATER COLOUR WASH

I thought I would try my hand at a new technique I have been seeing around lately.  I am really pleased with the results of my first try and wanted to share it with you.

To achieve the background, I simply coloured an acrylic block with four Stampin' Write Markers and then spritzed lightly with water.  This allows the colours to blend together and once stamped on your cardstock, gives a real water colour effect for your background.  I then simply stamped over the top with a solid image.  You don't need to be a water colour artist to achieve this look.  It is so easy!

Stamps: Fabulous Florets
Cardstock: More Mustard and Very Vanilla
Inks & Markers: Chocolate Chip, Soft Suede, Moer Mustard and So Saffron
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14 comments:

  1. Bronwyn EastleyOctober 22, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    What a great technique and a beautiful finished card.

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  2. Paula ReidOctober 22, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Love your new technique - what a great background.

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  3. Kerry BuntingOctober 22, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Wow, looks great Paula. Haven't noticed it around myself but now am looking forward to giving it a try. TFS

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  4. GibmissOctober 22, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Hello
    Fabulous card....love the technique... Must try it.....
    I am your new follower

    Hugs Sylvie xxxxx

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  5. Marian Garcia, Studio MOctober 22, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    You have just inspired me. The effect is awesome. TFS! xo, Marian

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  6. Kim SOctober 22, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    A truly beautiful effect! Love your silhouettes!

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  7. Andrea L - EnchantINKOctober 22, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    Another amazing technique! You are always so inspiring! Love Love Love this! Hugs xxx

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  8. Paula DobsonOctober 22, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    You are all so lovely - your comments mean a lot to me and I enjoy reading every one of them. I am thrilled I have inspired you to try this yourselves!

    And welcome to my blog Sylvie - I hope you pop back often!

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  9. Christine BlainOctober 22, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    LOVE your colour choices, Paula; this is beautiful!

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  10. Stamp with AngelaOctober 22, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    A wonderful card. A very effective technique. Thanks for sharing how you made the card.

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  11. JudyOctober 22, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    Gorgeous - I really must try this technique. Perhaps I might have better luck with this than I do with brayering.

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  12. AnonymousOctober 23, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    Love the colors you used. This is really pretty.

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  13. SharOctober 24, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Love this technique! Your card is fab! Looking forward to trying the technique myself!

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  14. AnonymousMarch 15, 2019 at 6:27 AM

    très très joli merci pour le partage

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