Did you know this is World Watercolor month? I found my perfect object to watercolor in the Perched In A Tree Stamp Set. This set was at the top of my list from the 2022 July-December Mini Catalog, and I was excited to get started.
Click here to see a Stampin’ Up! video, showing watercolor techniques.
To begin today’s card, I stamped the cute bird and tree branch in Memento Black Ink on Basic White Cardstock, and used Aspen Tree Dies for cutting.
Watercolored Bird
Next, using a Water Painter, I opened the lid of Crumb Cake Ink, touched the brush to the ink pad, and squeezed the Water Painter so a drop of water would land in the lid. After a little swirling in the lid, I painted the bird. This is the tricky part, because you can’t dilly dally; you have to move quickly on this type of paper. I left a white portion around the head and chest, which IÂ painted in Pool Party Ink, using the same method.
Don’t be afraid to experiment, and with different types of paper. Watercolor Paper, or Shimmery White Cardstock are better suited to water. Be sure to watch the video, highlighted above.
Isn’t the background wonderful? The oval was cut from Basic White Cardstock (4″ X 5 1./4″) with an Aspen Tree Die. Then, all I had to do was glue it on a Crumb Cake card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″.
This card could have been for many occasions, but I chose to make it a Christmas card with “Let heaven and nature sing” as the sentiment. The beautiful words (Joy To The World) are from the Perched In A Tree Stamp Set, stamped in Memento Black Ink on Basic White Cardstock. I used two Deckled Rectangles Dies for cutting; the smaller one first, then the larger to make the label shorter.
For a little embellishment, I added three pearls from the Fancy Sequins For Everything. They have a flat bottom, making them easy to attach.
My July Host Code Gift
Type the current host code (found beneath my profile picture) in the box provided, on your order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you the 2022-2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots in August.
150 adhesive-backed pieces, 30 each of 5 color groups, 3mm, 5 mm
Product colors: Orchid Oasis, Parakeet Party, Starry Sky, Sweet Sorbet, Tahitian Tide
July-December 2022 Mini Catalog (click to open)
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Having fun at a fund raiser for the San Diego Zoo. Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you’ve been inspired.Â
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Love your card using watercolors. So soft and looks so easy to do. I will try your idea, thank you.
Thank you, Margaret! Have fun!
I really love this card. Had no idea I needed this bundle. Thanks for showing me.
Thank you, Meg! You are welcome!
I love your card. The Aspen Die is also on my Wish List. I am going to use it to make a Fall Card. TFS! 🙂
Thank you, Kathryn! Yes, it will be great for Fall cards!
This would also make a fabulous masculine card. Beautifully done!
Thank you, Sherri! I agree!