As always, the team at Freshly Made Sketches is back with another fabulous sketch. As they state, each week, one member of their design team creates a sketch for us to try. The twist is to keep the project clean-lined and fresh! Well, I may have failed that directive this week. My water coloring technique is fresh, I think, with its soft pastel colors, except for those pesky pines! But, it was a fun card to create, and that is what it’s all about! Enjoy!
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This card measures 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ when folded.
- Pounce! The background for this card was created using baby wipes and inks. I simply scrunched up a baby wipe, inked it up on my ink pad, and pounced around on the surface of the paper. I used Soft Sky, Smoky Slate, and Blushing Bride inks. Next, I added some Soft Sky Snowflakes created with the Snowflake stamp from Christmas Pines. In addition, I stamped some Smoky Slate Trees and Always Artichoke Pines, courtesy of Lovely As a Tree.
- Oh, deer! For the central image, I used the Doe and Fawn image from In the Meadow. I colored them using Blender Pens with Crumb Cake and Soft Suede inks. They were outlined with Soft Sky to give them a little depth. The white accents were created with StazOn Cotton White Opaque reinker. A little sparkle is courtesy of Clear Wink of Stella.
- A wee bit of sparkle! Sometimes it’s difficult to capture the sparkle on a card, despite my best efforts. But as I sat here typing up this post, I glanced over to where this card was sitting on the corner of my very messy desk. And lo and behold, I saw sparkle! So, I grabbed my cell phone, and snapped a picture in the reduced light of the basement. I simply used my Fine Tip Glue Pen and Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter. The white lines you see on the left of the card, by the sentiment, were created with a stamp from Timeless Textures which was heat embossed with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder. And that sentiment? Why it is from Holly Berry Happiness.
There are several tutorials that explain how to watercolor with baby wipes. One of the best has been written by Kim Jolley, a true artist. Can you believe that in almost seven years of stamping, I have never tried this technique? I will say it’s always fun to try out new things. What do you think of today’s card? Won’t you let me know in your comment today?
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This card is an inspiration, as all of yours are!!!
Stunning card! I haven’t tried this technique either, but sure want to now.
Oh that is such a beautiful card! I love those dear! Your colouring is amazing! Love the sparkle! Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!
So peaceful and beautiful, Ann!! Thanks for sharing the baby wipe technique. Hugs
Your work is always beautiful Ann but I think this card is one of my favorites. I’ll be trying to CASE this card this weekend for sure! TFS ?❤️?
Gorgeous, Ann!
Love this card. Thanks for sharing it.
I think you did a great job with that technique! Beautiful card!
Gorgeous card! I’ve never done this technique either but will now! Thanks for sharing.
Love this beautiful card, thank you for sharing. If you can direct me to the baby wipe technique, I would love to try it. Thank you in advance Ann.
In all my years, I have not tried pouncing with the baby wipes, also! Your card is magnificent! Loving the colours and serenity of your stunning card!!!
This card is extraordinary. I have not tried to baby wipe technique but will now definitely give it a try. Thank you so much for sharing this card and all your knowledge. I am going to look up Kim Jolly.
Amazing mix of colors to create this beautiful scene!
SO beautiful! Might have to try these colors and Baby wipes technique!
That background is absolutely stunning!