KRAFY TIPS & TUTES: WATERCOLOR

Hello!  This is Krafty Girl Becky from Cards by Becky 

with some quick tips for watercoloring.

 

SUPPLIES:

KKS Buds and Blooms stamp set ( just released - new! )

Watercolor Paper

Memento Ink Pads
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads

PAPER:
I thought it might be nice to see how different types of paper react.

 with BLENDING TOOL:

 with WATERCOLORING:

 

PAINT BRUSHES:

I use Italeri size 000 sable and synthetic brushes for watercoloring

stamped images and also inexpensive paint brushes for simple coloring.

 

CARD 1:

 First I stamped and embossed the flowers,

then watercolored over it with Tim Holtz distress inks.

 

 

CARD 2:

 First, I used washi tape around the edges to create a border.

I use hard scrap paper (diet coke packaging) for the base.

 Next, using the solid flower stamp...

I cover the stamp with water, then stamp it into the distress ink

and lastly stamp it onto the watercolor paper. 

Adding a layer of water onto the stamp before the ink, creates a soft appearance.

 Then, I watercolored the stamped leaves and background.

 Tip!  Dots and Specks:
Dip your brush into watercolor (or sometimes I use acrylic paint),
then use your finger to tap the edge of your brush over the paper!

 

CARD 3:

 

 First, I embossed the flower stamps.

 

Then, I watercolored the background.

Tip! Salt: After watercoloring and while it's wet, sprinkle salt over it.

Once it has dried, remove the salt for a beautiful result.

  

BUDS and BLOOMS

 

FEBRUARY - NEW RELEASE

Now Available!   Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop

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