This week we are CASEing the amazing Jessica Williams over at the Global Design Project challenge blog. Jessica is a very talented stamper from Down Under and we are on the Artisan Design Team together this year. Her projects are amazing.
When I look at Jessica's card there are a few things that jump out at me. First, is the amazing color pallet. I adore the Watermelon Wonder/Smoky Slate combo. Next is that beautiful bow. And finally, I see flowers...need I say more? LOL! Based on this observation, I knew that I wanted to incorporate these three elements into my card design.
I started by stamping the flowers from the Remarkable You stamp set with Basic Gray Archival Ink, then I masked them off and stamped the leaves. This comforting Bible verse is from the Rose Wonder stamp set and I have been wanting to use it on a card for a while now. I just recently started stamping on the Shimmery White cardstock and using reinkers and Aqua Painters (filled with water) to color the images. This is a similar technique to using regular watercolor paper, but the color doesn't "move" as much. I really do like this method because I love the smooth texture of the Shimmery White cardstock compared to the bumpy texture of watercolor paper. The trick to achieving this particular look is to start lightly and keep adding more intense layers of color. Here is an example of similar card with just the basic wash on the flowers...
Give each application time to dry before moving on. Like I said, the colors don't "move" like regular watercolor paper, so if your color is too intense, it is difficult to remove. It is much easier to add more color than it is to take it away. For instance, the leaves on this card have three layers of Mossy Meadow ink and a top layer of Forest Foliage. The first layer is a wash (just like the sample above), but the layers on top are applied with more of a dabbing motion with each layer of color being a little more intense than the one before.
Once I was finished coloring, I decided that I need to tone down the Watermelon Wonder just a bit, so I heavily sponged the edges with flowers with Smoky Slate ink. I used a lighter hand on the upper right corner. It trimmed off about 3/8" from the sides of the card. Since this is a top-folding card I tied on a bow made with a strand of the 1-1/4" White Jute Ribbon before adding it to the card base. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this twine because it makes the most amazing bows. Finally, I secured the panel to a Basic Black card base with Tear & Tape Adhesive. At the last minute, I decided to add some bling with a few sequins and rhinestones.
We invite you to play along with our challenges each and every week. But even if you don't join in, be sure to check out what the other talented designers/players have created for this fun challenge at the Global Design Project Challenge Blog.
SUPPLIES
139894-Remarkable You Stamp Set, 140697-Rose Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set, 101910-Shimmery White Cardstock, 121045-Basic Black Cardstock. 140932-Basic Gray Ink Pad, 131179-Smoky Slate Ink Pad, 131159-Smoky Slate Reinker, 138328-Watermelon Wonder Reinker, 133651-Mossy Meadow Reinker, 105232-Always Artichoke Reinker, 137904-White 1-1/4" Jute Ribbon, 103954-Aqua Painters, 101610-Stamping Sponges, 138389-Brights Sequin Assortment, 119246-Rhinestone Basic Jewels.
