I made a card today using the technique taught at Make it Monday #189: Impression Line Water Coloring. I am also linking up to Simon Says Wednesday Thanks/Thanksgiving Challenge.
I used the In Bloom Impression Plate and my Inktense Pencils for the water coloring. I drew over all the impression lines with the pencil, then went over them with a water brush. Then, I went back and added more color inside the lines using more water to get a paler version of the same color. I started with the leaves and then moved on to the smaller flowers. By the time I got to the biggest flower, I had the technique down better, and I am most happy with how that flower came out.
I was not sure where to put a sentiment, because I did not want to cover up my biggest flower, so I cut the panel to a narrower width and had the sentiment go up the side of the card base. If my paper was not so warped, I would have popped this panel up, but I had to use lots of score tape to get it to lay flat. I think I will use water color paper next time.
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This is gorgeous, I love the bold sentiment strip :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so fresh and lovely Joyce! You did a great job ;)
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!! I like where you put the sentiment. Keeps the flower front and center.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. Your flowers are gorgeous and I love how you placed the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteYour bloom is lovely, Joyce. Must try those Inktense pencils. I also love the placement of the sentiment. Striking contrast.
ReplyDeleteWow, so fabulous, Joyce ... what gorgeous blooms ... the sentiment's perfectly placed to allow them to shine! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE your pretty blooms Joyce...such pretty coloring! And I absolutely love how you did your sentiment to the side...what a perfect "happy accident" that turned out to be by not wanting to cover your pretty flower! :0)
ReplyDeleteYour card turned out beautifully, Joyce. I wanted to try this but don't have a die I could use. I have found that it does pay to use watercolor paper and even then you need to tape it down.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colouring, Joyce. I also like the placement of the sentiment - and that you repeated it. Very striking!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, Joyce! I love the sentiment placement!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL card, Joyce. You really have this technique down. Love the bright colors of this gorgeous Bloom!
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Great job with the coloring. I didn't try this technique since I didn't have an appropriate die.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Joyce! Really amazing job with the MIM technique!! If I haven't said it before and I don't get back by beforehand, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous and very well done - Love the idea for your sentiment placing!! So perfect for this card!! I am sorry that my visits to your blog and my comments have been so sporadic!! I have been trying to get back into the swing of things and I think it is finally working! Thanks for sharing your talents - you are one talented lady!!
ReplyDeleteThis is very pretty! I love how the sentiment runs along the edge! Thanks so much for joining us for the Thank You/Thanksgiving Challenge on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card and a great technique. I wouldn't know where to start
ReplyDeletewith something like that!
Caroline xxx
Joyce...this is just stunning. What a beautiful floral design, you always do amazing things.
ReplyDeleteFabulous, Joyce! Beautiful effect with the intense pencils!
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