I like to apply a little bit of the ink from the pen directly on the paper and I  then blend the colour using a Nuvo water brush in that way I keep it simple and easy.

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To make these cards, I  started stamping different images on watercolour paper using  Versafine Black ink which doesn't bleed with water. Then I used  Nuvo watercolour pencils and  I used  Zigs to add contrast. I also like to use a water brush to spread the pencil pigments or waterbased inks.  I apply the pencil directly on the paper and over the edge of the images and with the brush, I spread the colour towards the centre. I shared a video to show you how I do that here! So it took me just one hour to add colour to the three panels so no bad at all. Right? Especially when you don't really know what you are doing lol. Once you know,  this will be done a 20 minutes colouring.

I found this images really easy to colour and they are just gorgeous!!  

They will enable you to create clean and simple cards and if you want to make a more busy composition, of course, you can do that as well. the sky is the limit!

When I finished colouring the florals shown in this card, I decided to fussy cut them and I added to another panel made out of Craft Perfect Smooth Cardstock and I  stamped that panel using Centre Cut Geometric Pattern Background Stamp. I wanted to make a soft and delicate card so I also use SSS Surf Blue Ink to stamp the background and to try to keep the balance. However, my stamp had a bit of green ink from a previous stamping and the soft blue ink blended with the other one creating that nice mint colour. I love it!

I like the idea of stamping patterned backgrounds on all the cards today.  For the cards above  I used another fantastic background stamp called  Deco Diamonds background Stamp that was also inked with green ink... Gosh,  I need to learn to clean properly my stamps!

I  also die cut a circle from printer paper and I used it as a mask to protect the stamped images when stamping the background image on top and I did the same for the card below.

I added a Purple Glittle Paper as backing panel and I embellished with clear sequins and NUvo Crystal Glaze.

4 floral designs and 14 sentiments to mix and match to create cards for different occasions.

I have to say that this image was rather easy to colour.   I mixed the paint with loads of water to get a lighter watch on those areas I wanted to highlight ( petals foldings)  and I applied a more saturated wash at the base of the petals to create shadows.

I mixed black paint and a lot of water to apply the mix on those areas whit shadows as well and I applied a hint of white at the edge of the petals.

I also stamped an envelope using another floral image from Beautiful Flowers Stamp set by Simon Says Stamp!

The card base and envelope also were stamped with a have to have background stamp set called  Centre Cut Geometric Pattern.

That's all for today!

I hope you like the supplies, the card and the envelope.
x

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Bibi

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Hello everyone, I hope you are doing well.   It is Sunday for  Honey Bee Stamps and  today I'm sharing  2 card background ideas using   Lotus Blossom 2x2 Stamp by Honey Bee and Kuretake Clean Color Real Brush Pens.
It's incredible what you can create using 1 single stamp like Lotus Blossom!

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Now let me show you  how the markers perform on other cardstock colours and qualities.



For the card above I applied  the Glitter Pens on watercolour paper. and I embossed the images on the card using Hot Chocolate Nuvo Embossing Powder and for the envelope I used Nuvo Gold Embossing Powder.

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In the UK you can buy The Nuvo products at  Hochanda.com or Crafty Devils. If you are in USA  or any other country you can find them at Simon Says Stamp shop . I join their affiliate program and I get a small commission when you buy from the links below at not extra cost to you.

For this challenge   you can use Connie's  colour combo: Soft Sky/Marina Mist, So Saffron/Daffodil Delight, & Old Olive ( or similar colours), the stamp set : Birthday Blooms,  the sketch, or even the theme of  Connie's card : birthday. 

Ok, so my card for today is very  very simple, easy and quick.   This is the kind of project that can save the day when we need to send bunches of cards at last minute.

I used Shimmery White Cardstock because it is  forgiven when applying colours at high speed and I literally had 10 minutes to make a bunch of cards for my customers so  this was an easy solution.  I know if I'd  use another cardstock  my colouring will look very messy and why not? lets say it: it will look ugly (if a handmade  item can be ever ugly this will be the one)  but with shimmery white cardstock is pretty difficult to go wrong.... Shhhhhhh don't tell anyone, thats a crafty secret.


I used  Aqua Painters and Stampin' Write Markers together .   Flirty Flamingo, Watermelon Wonder and Crushed Curry inks for the flower  and  Pear Pizzaz and Mossy Meadow and Peekaboo Peach inks for the leaves.

I used the little dots stamp in the set to stamp a soft background using Mint Macaroon ink. 

The banner is made out of Mint Macaroon cardstock , stamped with Basic black archival ink.

Any other supply used for this card is  listed below with pictures.

Thank you for visiting my blog today I hope you have enjoyed this project ! and do not forget that every order £25+ from my Independent Stampin' Up!  Shop  will  also receive a free thank you gift  from me Click here to find the code and customer perks!  The free gift should reach my customers around 15th each month.