Hello Peeps,
It's Clean and Simple week at the Paper Players where Jan has a watercolor theme. Water coloring images with a paint brush is definitely not my forte, for sure, but I do like a good watercolor "smoosh" for die cutting images. That's exactly what I did for my card this week.
The leaves were made using the smooshing technique with some fall-ish shades of GKD ink cubes. After spraying with water, I placed a panel of watercolor paper down to soak up the colors. After a sufficient time to dry, I stamped the leaf image with gold craft ink, heat embossed with gold powder and cut them out with their dies.
This owl wax seal stamp is from the Spellbinders September clubs. I used a combo of dark red, gold, and dark green wax to go with the leaves. After the wax was set and the stamp removed, I used a gold pen to highlight the owl image.
The greeting is from the same GKD stamp set as the leaf image.
For the inside, I used my current favorite "inside" birthday greeting, and nothing else.
Foot surgery update: I just returned from my two week post surgery appointment. All's good regarding the surgery, but now I've developed Achilles tendonitis from walking on my heal, which is more painful than the actual surgery was. Now I'm in one of those walking boots to support the tendon. Hoping that it clears up fairly quickly. I'm really ready to be out and about more😢. Next appointment in 30 days.
Colleen
Colleen, you're a girl after my own heart - I love a good ink smoosh! Your embossed leaves are fabulous, with their variegations. Thanks for joining in my CAS Watercolour Challenge at The Paper Players.
ReplyDeleteThis is SO cool! Your leaves are special in and of themselves, but the wax owl is a huge bonus! Thanks for playing with our challenge at the Players this week!
ReplyDeleteI am praying for a speedy recovery, My Friend! Your card is gorgeous! I too, love the smooshing technique. The leaves are so pretty and the wax seal is such a beautiful addition. So happy you joined us at The Paper Players this week!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear you're still having problems with that foot Colleen - I do hope the boot helps. I love those ink smooshed leaves and that owl seal is adorable! Thanks for sharing with us over at The Paper Players this week!
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