Today, we are looking at card making ideas using the "faux watercoloring" stamping technique. The video below will demonstrate this stamping technique.
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Bordering on Romance is a great set for water coloring. I love the look of water coloring and this is a fun way of achieving that look just with markers.
On this card, the white oval was made with the Ovals Die and the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine. It also works with the 2 1/2 in Circle Punch!
I used glossy white card stock which gives a different look than whisper white card stock although the results on both are beautiful. For each color, I used two different Stampin' Write Markers and that is what gives the "water color" look. I colored with the lighter marker first and then accented with the darker. You could add shading anywhere you want as well.
Card Supplies: Bordering on Romance Occasions Mini p. 11 #125480w $27.95 #125482c $21.95, Ovals Originals Die p.220 #114525 $15.95, Glossy White Card Stock p. p. 181 #102599 $5.95, Stampin' Write Markers: Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, Lucky Limeade, Bashful Blue, and Marina Mist, Pretty in Pink 5/8 inch Satin Ribbon p. 195 $8.95)
So, how many ways can you watercolor? Many! You can use your ink pads or refills, Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Watercolor Pencils, Stampin' Pastels, Blender Pens, Aqua Painters, and the list goes on. Today we added one more with Stampin' Write Markers. Each product gives a different look, and its fun to play around with different ideas to see what works best for you today.
I hope you now have in mind some new card making ideas using the "faux water coloring" stamping technique, and, if you enjoyed this technique, remember to check out the Tuesdays Techniques & Tips.
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