Fairy CASE for #WorldWatercolorMonth

Since I'm home for the summer, I'm trying to stay busy making cards. I normally pour over ideas for school and my classroom. But this summer I decided to really take a break and try some new things for myself. So I've been watching lots of videos on YouTube on cardmaking. I've found several amazing channels to follow. I saw this videos recently and knew I wanted to try to recreate this card from Sandy Allnock.

I started by stamping all my images. I watercolored them but was a little hesitant to try to add the background. I waited overnight for the watercolored images to dry and to work up my nerve. This is my final outcome.

I added some pearl shimmer paint to the fairy wings and background. I'm pretty happy with the way they turned out. Thanks for looking!

Kind Friend Watercolor Card

I had an idea for a card in my head and it worked out! After watching Jennifer McGuire's video (below) I had an idea for a card. I have only made one watercolored card but I had to try this. She made it look so easy so I gave it a try.

To start, I cut out watercolor paper using the Wonky Rectangles die from Simon Says Stamp. I also cut out a circle of watercolor paper with the SSS Stitched Circles. I wanted the flowers to look like they were coming from under the circle I had planned for the center of the card. I used my Misti to set it all up and I stamped Altenew Persian Motifs and embossed it with sliver pearl embossing powder.

I used my watercolors to color the flowers. I haven't used watercolors much at all but by painting in the water first, all I had to do was drop the color in. It spread out and was relaxing to watch. 

The hardest part was waiting for the watercolor to dry. While I waited, I cut out the word kind from navy cardstock using the Concord & 9th Kind card frame add-on. It leaves the end of the word attached but I just snipped it off to use on my circle. Then I cut a small banner and stamped Hearted Friend from Concord & 9th Kindhearted stamp set. I can't wait to use this set more (it is new) because it is so versatile. 

I added some dimension to the circle and banner with my roll of foam tape. This is my finished card. I'm so tickled with the way this one turned out! Thanks for taking the time to take a look at my card. 

New Watercolors!

Yesterday, my very first set of watercolors came in the mail. I found these Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolors for a really good price on Amazon.  I also got some brushes because I didn't have any.

I pulled out an old daisy stamp I have had for a really long time. I figured it was a good stamp to start with, since this was the first thing I've ever watercolored. I love how you can paint it with water and then just drop the color in. It is really neat to watch.

To make my card I dug in my stash of paper and found this. I thought it went well with the daisy stamped image so this is my finished card. I added some Nuvo clear drops to look like water and then added a few sequins.

Thanks for looking at my card today!