There are several monochromatic prompts at the moment, and as I was in a need for another birthday card I wanted to make it purple (it's the recipient's favorite color).
I have recently watched a bunch of YouTube videos and can't attribute this technique to anyone, sorry. But basically one runs an embossed image, colors it in and runs it again with background color.
I painted the flowers in with watercolors. The second run, where the background should be applied by running it through again just did not work for me. The background stayed blotchy and a lot of color stayed on the folder. So I painted it in with watercolor as well.
Entering this into these lovely challenges that inspired me:
Fab 'n Funky: #637 Monochrome
4-Seasons-Challenge: #104 Monochroom
Crafty Gals Corner: AG / Flowers for Mother
Allsorts Challenge: #849 AG/ Monochromatic I chose Monochromatic
Just Us Girls Challenge: #823 Word week: Flowers
And because this was the first time I used these watercolors, I am entering this in NBUS-Never-Before-Used-Schtuff round #86.
I never tried adding watercolours on the embossing but to get a good background you need a thick ink, such as Versafine or pigment ink, and if there isn't enough colour, ink again and emboss once more. You did get a painterly look that is lovely! Thanks for sharing with us at Allsorts challenge.
ReplyDeleteA really pretty card!
ReplyDeleteThis little work of art will make the recipient's birthday a happy one! Lovely card. Thanks for sharing it with us at Just Us Girls!
ReplyDeleteA lovely floral card. Thank you for joining in the Allsorts Chalenge using the Monochromatic option.
ReplyDeleteLiz xx
Beautiful card, your watercoloured flowers are so pretty in the lovely colours you've chosen .
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Chris
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I'm glad I'm not the only one who has trouble with this technique, Alice. The videos make it look so easy! Nevertheless, you did a brilliant background save to make your beautiful watercolored flowers pop! Thank you for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteA fab floral card, in my favourite colour too. Thank you for joining in at Allsorts.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty purple floral card for someone special! Thank you for playing at Just Us Girls!
ReplyDeleteWonderful flowers, just love them!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining our monochroom-challenge on the 4 Season blog.
grtz Colien
Jännä tekniikka ja tulos on upea, vaikka jouduitkin vähän soveltamaan!
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