Along with our wacky weather, our family has been on fence with some possible changes in the future and I just couldn't seem to clear my mind enough to stamp. So, with the air settled a bit and things finalized, I was FINALLY able to sit down and play with my new Lots of Lavender Stamp set that I got back in early February. (Life I tell ya...)
I was inspired by a card I saw on Pinterest and really wanted to try that look along with this watercolor technique I've grown quite fond of. Well, I had one trial card that didn't turn out.. So here is my finished product!
I'll just give you a quick rundown on how I created this beauty. I stamped 5 times with the lavender outline stamp upside down and set it aside. The fun part happens when it gets messy. Using a ziploc bag (do not use cellophane wrap because it easily tears and color will leak and stain), I dropped a few splatters of Prussian Blue Brushos powder and a couple drops of Brilliant Red, then sprayed them with water. (Be careful doing that as the pigment will fly out). Now, to avoid such deep color, I used a brayer to roll the color around and mix it a bit. Then turn your stamped image down and rub it onto the remaining color splotches. Next, I picked up my brayer and kind of went caddy-corner along the stamped side to spread that lavender color around. I then used my aqua painter and colored in my lavender petals, made a green color for the leaves, and added a touch of Wink of Stella to the ribbons. The card was beautiful at this point and I couldn't think what I wanted it to say. Looking at my new framelits, the AMAZING stuck out at me. So I cut that out with the gold cardstock. Finished it off with a little gold thread in the background. Simply made and finished!
I hope you enjoy making a mess, I mean, a beautiful card as much as I did!!
-Kira
