The card I want to share today features some cute new Paper Smooches stamps and a fun technique.
The stamps I used were from the new Hullabaloo set and the technique is watercolor over white embossing.
Cardstock: (white) Georgia-Pacific, Watercolor Paper: Canson, Stamps: (balloons, strings, sentiment from the Hullabaloo set) Paper Smooches, Ink: (Frost White, Wild Hare) ColorBox, Embossing Powder: (white) American Crafts, Watercolors: Loew Cornell
Size: 4.25"x5.5"
This isn't the first time I've done this technique, but it's been quite a while so I thought I talk alittle bit about how it's done.
OI start by using watercolor paper instead of regular cardstock. Then I stamp the image I want watercolored in white, here just the balloons, and heat emboss with white. After that I wet the whole surface of the paper and add little bit of blue here and there. The embossing acts as a little dam and keeps the blue from bleeding into the balloons, but the water allows the paint to flow. I then repeat the process with the balloons. Because I wanted the top of the balloons a little lighter, I took a small bit of paper towel and dabbed some of the color off the top. After the watercolor has dried I went back in, masking some of the balloons and stamped the strings in gray.
You can see more example of how I've used this technique HERE and HERE.
Have a fabby day!
♥ Heidi
17 comments:
Such a beautiful card! Love the watercoloring!
Heidi I just love this. So beautifully designed. Hugs DesÃre {Doing Life - my personal blog}
Super pretty and perfect!
LOVE IT!!! Ive used that technique and its fun, thanks for reminding me about it. It seems I always do the same thung and there are so many techniques out there .I need to take the time to play lol! Happy Monday Heidi!!!
BEAUTIFUL! I will have to try this technique - thanks so much for sharing how you did it! Makes a wonderful effect!
super fab card!! love it!
very cool!
Superb card.Thanks for sharing the technique..would love to try.
Wow what a gorgeous card and awesome technique. Thanks for the step by step instructions.
Heidi, this is absolutely amazing! Gorgeous card!
Totally stunning!
This is so soft and pretty. Makes me want to run and try the technique.
Beautiful card! Love the watercolor technique and the soft look it creates!
I just love the look this technique has. Thanks so much for sharing the steps with us!
Thank you for sharing this amazing technique! LOVE!
This card is stunning! I really appreciate that you shared the instructions so we can try it, too! :)
Love the sounds of this technique and your results are fabulous. Thank you so much for sharing
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