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Posted by Jennifer Spiller on Dec 2, 2021 in Christmas 2021, Concord and 9th, Cranberry Ink, Iuile watercolor, Mica Watercolor, Simon Says Stamp, watercolor, Winter Floral Mix | 4 comments

Mica Watercolor

I have a new obsession, Mica watercolor! I was watching one of Kristina Warner‘s youtube lives and she was using the most beautiful handmade mica watercolors. So of course I went right over to Etsy and purchased a set, Iuile Watercolor by Jeanie. Now, you should know, I have been pondering the Mica watercolors for several years now. Always at Christmas time. In years past I have been able to talk myself out of them. But, this year I just couldn’t resist anymore!

These watercolors are definitely an investment. Just like any quality watercolor. But, let me tell you they are well worth it!! First of all, the mica colors are just fun to use. Secondly, the colors are rich and vibrant. And, finally who doesn’t love shimmer and shine!!!

As you can see. The pigments show up well on creamy watercolor paper or black watercolor paper. I was looking for bold color. So, I went with black watercolor paper. The paper I used is Van Gogh Black Watercolor Paper.

After deciding which paper to use. The Next step was to pick an image and heat emboss it onto the watercolor paper. I decided on the winter floral mix background stamp by Simon Says Stamp. The embossing powder I used is my favorite! Hero Arts brass embossing powder. I use this embossing powder all the time!!!

Now it was time to watercolor my background! Iuile Watercolor was just super fun to use and surprisingly easy to work with. One key thing to know is you really have to give the water and pigment time to mix before you start painting. Encouraging the two with your brush helps.

When I was done watercoloring. I made two different cards!!! I really don’t want to waste one bit of the watercolor background!

This card was heavily inspired by a card design from Online Card Classes, Day 2 of the Holiday Card Workshop 2021.
The background is stamped with a poinsettia from Unity Stamps in Cranberry ink (Concord and 9th) on School House Red (Simon Says Stamp).
The pearls are Exotic Onyx (Studio Katia) and Matte Gold (Pinkfresh Studio).
The sentiment is one I have had a while, Birch Press Sugar Script. It is die-cut from leftover black watercolor paper and I added Star mica watercolor on top.

Here’s a up-close of the shimmer and the background stamping. I love how the settle stamping adds elegance to the card!

The second card just might be my favorite card I’ve made in a very long time!

This card uses a classic design that I go back to over and over.
The Spruce Paper is embossed using a Diagonal Stripes hot foil plate (Pinkfresh Studio)
The Gold and Spruce Paper is from The Paper Source.
And that adorable foil sentiment is from Picket Fence Studio, unfortunately, it is long retired.

Below is a list of products used. Affiliate links are used when applicable.

Thank you for stopping by today! I hope you have a few minutes to feed your creative soul!

Jennifer

Mica Watercolor

I have a new obsession, Mica watercolor! I was watching one of Kristina Warner‘s youtube lives and she was using the most beautiful handmade mica watercolors. So of course I went right over to Etsy and purchased a set, Iuile Watercolor by Jeanie. Now, you should know, I have been pondering the Mica watercolors for several years now. Always at Christmas time. In years past I have been able to talk myself out of them. But, this year I just couldn’t resist anymore!

These watercolors are definitely an investment. Just like any quality watercolor. But, let me tell you they are well worth it!! First of all, the mica colors are just fun to use. Secondly, the colors are rich and vibrant. And, finally who doesn’t love shimmer and shine!!!

As you can see. The pigments show up well on creamy watercolor paper or black watercolor paper. I was looking for bold color. So, I went with black watercolor paper. The paper I used is Van Gogh Black Watercolor Paper.

After deciding which paper to use. The Next step was to pick an image and heat emboss it onto the watercolor paper. I decided on the winter floral mix background stamp by Simon Says Stamp. The embossing powder I used is my favorite! Hero Arts brass embossing powder. I use this embossing powder all the time!!!

Now it was time to watercolor my background! Iuile Watercolor was just super fun to use and surprisingly easy to work with. One key thing to know is you really have to give the water and pigment time to mix before you start painting. Encouraging the two with your brush helps.

When I was done watercoloring. I made two different cards!!! I really don’t want to waste one bit of the watercolor background!

This card was heavily inspired by a card design from Online Card Classes, Day 2 of the Holiday Card Workshop 2021.
The background is stamped with a poinsettia from Unity Stamps in Cranberry ink (Concord and 9th) on School House Red (Simon Says Stamp).
The pearls are Exotic Onyx (Studio Katia) and Matte Gold (Pinkfresh Studio).
The sentiment is one I have had a while, Birch Press Sugar Script. It is die-cut from leftover black watercolor paper and I added Star mica watercolor on top.

Here’s a up-close of the shimmer and the background stamping. I love how the settle stamping adds elegance to the card!

The second card just might be my favorite card I’ve made in a very long time!

This card uses a classic design that I go back to over and over.
The Spruce Paper is embossed using a Diagonal Stripes hot foil plate (Pinkfresh Studio)
The Gold and Spruce Paper is from The Paper Source.
And that adorable foil sentiment is from Picket Fence Studio, unfortunately, it is long retired.

Below is a list of products used. Affiliate links are used when applicable.

https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708

Thank you for stopping by today! I hope you have a few minutes to feed your creative soul!

Jennifer

Mica Watercolor

I have a new obsession, Mica watercolor! I was watching one of Kristina Warner‘s youtube lives and she was using the most beautiful handmade mica watercolors. So of course I went right over to Etsy and purchased a set, Iuile Watercolor by Jeanie. Now, you should know, I have been pondering the Mica watercolors for several years now. Always at Christmas time. In years past I have been able to talk myself out of them. But, this year I just couldn’t resist anymore!

These watercolors are definitely an investment. Just like any quality watercolor. But, let me tell you they are well worth it!! First of all, the mica colors are just fun to use. Secondly, the colors are rich and vibrant. And, finally who doesn’t love shimmer and shine!!!

As you can see. The pigments show up well on creamy watercolor paper or black watercolor paper. I was looking for bold color. So, I went with black watercolor paper. The paper I used is Van Gogh Black Watercolor Paper.

After deciding which paper to use. The Next step was to pick an image and heat emboss it onto the watercolor paper. I decided on the winter floral mix background stamp by Simon Says Stamp. The embossing powder I used is my favorite! Hero Arts brass embossing powder. I use this embossing powder all the time!!!

Now it was time to watercolor my background! Iuile Watercolor was just super fun to use and surprisingly easy to work with. One key thing to know is you really have to give the water and pigment time to mix before you start painting. Encouraging the two with your brush helps.

When I was done watercoloring. I made two different cards!!! I really don’t want to waste one bit of the watercolor background!

This card was heavily inspired by a card design from Online Card Classes, Day 2 of the Holiday Card Workshop 2021.
The background is stamped with a poinsettia from Unity Stamps in Cranberry ink (Concord and 9th) on School House Red (Simon Says Stamp).
The pearls are Exotic Onyx (Studio Katia) and Matte Gold (Pinkfresh Studio).
The sentiment is one I have had a while, Birch Press Sugar Script. It is die-cut from leftover black watercolor paper and I added Star mica watercolor on top.

Here’s a up-close of the shimmer and the background stamping. I love how the settle stamping adds elegance to the card!

The second card just might be my favorite card I’ve made in a very long time!

This card uses a classic design that I go back to over and over.
The Spruce Paper is embossed using a Diagonal Stripes hot foil plate (Pinkfresh Studio)
The Gold and Spruce Paper is from The Paper Source.
And that adorable foil sentiment is from Picket Fence Studio, unfortunately, it is long retired.

Below is a list of products used. Affiliate links are used when applicable.

https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708

Thank you for stopping by today! I hope you have a few minutes to feed your creative soul!

Jennifer

Mica Watercolor

I have a new obsession, Mica watercolor! I was watching one of Kristina Warner‘s youtube lives and she was using the most beautiful handmade mica watercolors. So of course I went right over to Etsy and purchased a set, Iuile Watercolor by Jeanie. Now, you should know, I have been pondering the Mica watercolors for several years now. Always at Christmas time. In years past I have been able to talk myself out of them. But, this year I just couldn’t resist anymore!

These watercolors are definitely an investment. Just like any quality watercolor. But, let me tell you they are well worth it!! First of all, the mica colors are just fun to use. Secondly, the colors are rich and vibrant. And, finally who doesn’t love shimmer and shine!!!

As you can see. The pigments show up well on creamy watercolor paper or black watercolor paper. I was looking for bold color. So, I went with black watercolor paper. The paper I used is Van Gogh Black Watercolor Paper.

After deciding which paper to use. The Next step was to pick an image and heat emboss it onto the watercolor paper. I decided on the winter floral mix background stamp by Simon Says Stamp. The embossing powder I used is my favorite! Hero Arts brass embossing powder. I use this embossing powder all the time!!!

Now it was time to watercolor my background! Iuile Watercolor was just super fun to use and surprisingly easy to work with. One key thing to know is you really have to give the water and pigment time to mix before you start painting. Encouraging the two with your brush helps.

When I was done watercoloring. I made two different cards!!! I really don’t want to waste one bit of the watercolor background!

This card was heavily inspired by a card design from Online Card Classes, Day 2 of the Holiday Card Workshop 2021.
The background is stamped with a poinsettia from Unity Stamps in Cranberry ink (Concord and 9th) on School House Red (Simon Says Stamp).
The pearls are Exotic Onyx (Studio Katia) and Matte Gold (Pinkfresh Studio).
The sentiment is one I have had a while, Birch Press Sugar Script. It is die-cut from leftover black watercolor paper and I added Star mica watercolor on top.

Here’s a up-close of the shimmer and the background stamping. I love how the settle stamping adds elegance to the card!

The second card just might be my favorite card I’ve made in a very long time!

This card uses a classic design that I go back to over and over.
The Spruce Paper is embossed using a Diagonal Stripes hot foil plate (Pinkfresh Studio)
The Gold and Spruce Paper is from The Paper Source.
And that adorable foil sentiment is from Picket Fence Studio, unfortunately, it is long retired.

Below is a list of products used. Affiliate links are used when applicable.

https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708

Thank you for stopping by today! I hope you have a few minutes to feed your creative soul!

Jennifer

Sunshine & Rainbows for the Inking Royalty

Sunshine & Rainbows are out! Well, at least in my mind. It is Inking Royalty Blog Hop Day and I’m super excited!!

Welcome to InKing Royalty’s March Blog Hop! Today’s hop is filled to the brim with projects that celebrate Spring and Summer. With inspiration from Katrina & the Waves’ song “Walking on Sunshine,” we’ve created projects that share the joy and excitement that accompany warmer weather. We are excited to share our projects with you. After you read my post, I hope you’ll hop over to the next person on the list at the base of this post.

I have been wanting to use the Sunshine & Rainbows bundle for quite some time now!! I love the rainbow that you can build with the dies . And all the extras clouds, a sunshine, lightning, and great sentiments .

Sunshine & Rainbows Bundle

So, I made a card for today and it set on my desk. I liked the card but, I was not in love with it . It left me filling like, I could do better. So, after doing a Google search and a quick look at Pinterest .I combined several things that I liked to create 2 cards for you! Both cards use the same basic ideas. But, they are completely different from each other.

The background is stamped on Soft Sky with Pool Party ink
The next step was to add some clouds that were die cut. After die cutting them, I added a very thin layer of silver texture paste
The sun and clouds are cut from paper that was watercolored . I just used a little ink refills and some water and brushed the color onto hot press watercolor paper.
The card base is my favorite Tutti Frutti card bases from Sale-A-Bration.

The sentiment is stamped in Island Indigo
Then it was popped up with Stampin’ Dimentionals
A little sliver thread was added to pick up the sliver in the clouds

The second card also uses a stamped background to create your very own designer series paper and the Tutti Frutti Card Bases. If you do not have these card bases from Sale-A-Bration, you definitely need them! They are awesome!!! And they are Free when you spend $50.

The suns are stamped in Daffodil Delight on So Saffron paper.
The word Sunshine is die cut out of paper that was watercolored with the Daffodil Delight ink refill . The Sunshine Wishes dies are amazing and pair perfectly with the Sunshine & Rainbows bundle.
The Rainbow is also cut from paper that was watercolored with ink refills. I used this paper because I had it on hand . But, card stock would work just as well
The Hello is from the Color Me Happy stamp set. I just cut off the oh,

Each of your comments makes me smile! Please, comment HERE.

Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you’ll hop along to the next stop on the blog hop, Lynn Kolcun at Avery’s Owlery .There’s lots of inspiration to be found in this group – and you don’t want to miss it!

Sale-A-Bration is the most exciting time of the year! You get to earn FREE EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTS with every $50 you spend.

Thank you for hopping along with us. If you get stuck during the Blog Hop, please use this line-up as a guide

Below is a list of products used, less the watercolor items, Real Red and Daffodil Delight ink pads:

Sunshine & Rainbows Photopolymer Bundle – 145983

Price: $45.75

Color Me Happy Wood-Mount Bundle – 148033

Price: $46.75

Sunshine Wishes Thinlits Dies – 141489

Price: $27.00

Silver Embossing Paste – 145646

Price: $9.00

Silver Metallic Thread – 138402

Price: $3.00

Tutti-Frutti Cards & Envelopes – 147242

Price: $0.00

So Saffron 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 105118

Price: $8.00

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 119683

Price: $8.00

Tempting Turquoise 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 102067

Price: $8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 100730

Price: $9.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals – 104430

Price: $4.00

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals – 144108

Price: $4.00

Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets – 144106

Price: $10.00

Soft Sky 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 131203

Price: $8.00

Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad – 126982

Price: $6.50

Paper Snips – 103579

Price: $10.00

Supply List

Note:

I use paper that I had watercolored for several elements in both cards. This gave the cards a little variation in colors and a softer look . If you wish not to watercolor the paper for the different elements card stock would work just as well. If you do want to watercolor the paper. All you will need is some watercolor paper, a aqua painter, and ink refills . The colors used are: Elegant Eggplant ,Island Indigo, Tempting Turquoise, Wild Wasabi, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red. I used made a gradient watercolor wash . This gave me a variety of one color to work with. The best example of its effect is in the word sunshine and how the color fades .

I used hot press watercolor paper because it is what I had on hand. The Stampin’ Up! cold press watercolor paper or shimmery white would work just as well. I just happened to be out .

Below is a list of the supplies used: