Simon's Naughty Nautical

YAY ! I have progressed to Day 2 for the Online Card Classes :-) This card uses the watercolor pencil background technique shown by the lovely Agnieszka Malyszek.

I need to make a whole load of these ,,, lol :-) 

I am a bit busy with other stuff now so not sure how many more cards I will be able to make from the class, I am going away on holiday in a few days time and need to get sorted and packed :-) I will try to squeeze a couple more in tho ,,, :-)

Click on the logo to go to the classes if you would like more info :-)

Challenges :

Come and Get It ,,,,,, Birthday ( better late than never ;-))

Crafty Boots ,,,, Blue and White ( I have aqua in there too )

Incy Wincy ,,,,,Birthday

Through the Purple Haze ,,, Anything Goes + option for a male 

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Hope you all have a great week :-)
Happy Crafting
Luv Lols x x x

Wild and Crazy Birthday :-)

Hi all :-) I am here with the 3rd card from the 1st day of the Watercolour for Cardmakers Online Card Class. This one uses the emboss resist technique shown by Kristina Werner. I couldn't find Amy's watercolor paints so I used Distress Ink Pads instead. I have found them now so I may be back later with another effort :-)

I love how this turned out ! I heat embossed the background stamp Awith clear powder and then ironed it off as I preferred a matt finish. The original sentiment stamp is quite big and I really didn't want to hide so much of the background so I just chopped it down and used parts of it.

When using watercolours the paper does tend to warp, a tip to combat this is to cut a piece of card slightly smaller than the watercolor panel and adhere this to the back with Helmar Quick Dry Adhesive, this creates a cardboard like strength and reduces the need to use lots of pop dots. 

Thanks for looking ! The classes are a lot of fun and it isn't too late to join in if you would like to :-)

Click on the logo to go straight there :-)

AND ,, did you know that there is a 20% discount this weekend across the whole Simon Says Stamp Store !! Woo Hoo !!

Challenges :
Keep It Simple ,,, Watercolor
Sister Act ,,,, AG
4 Crafty Girls ,,,, AG
Addicted to Stamps and More ,,,, CAS

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Hope you all have a great weekend :-)
Happy Crafting
Luv Lols x x x

Fresh Daisies ,,,,,

I am a late starter for the Online Watecolor for Cardmakers Card Class and I am really enjoying it. I am no expert with watercolours and for me this class is perfect :-) The designers don't expect perfect results so this is just up my street ,,, lol :-)

If you would like to see my 1st card, watercolouring with a stencil CLICK HERE

For this card I used the technique demonstrated by Laura Bassen, colouring with an acrylic block. Laura used brighter and more contrasting colours on her sample, but I went with my fave blues and aqua colours.

I love how this turned out. I used some mist and splatters and some sequins to add a little bit more interest. This Fresh Daisies Die was the very first Simon's Exclusive Die that I ever chose, and it is still one of my most faves, so pretty :-)

A little tip, paper can get quite warped when wet, to solve this cut a smaller piece of card , ie, 2mm smaller than the watercolour paper and adhere to the back with Helmar Quick Dry Adhesive, this dries like cardboard and holds the paper rigid reducing the need for lots of expensive pop dots. It is my fave glue for every card ! :-)

If you haven't signed up for the classes you aren't too late, Click on the logo for more information :-)

Challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks ,,, Flowers 

Love to Create ,,,, Flowers 

Addicted to Stamps and More ,,, AG

Stampin' Royalty ,,, Spring Flowers

Cards In Envy,,, A2 + May Flowers 

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Hope you all have a great weekend :-)
Happy Crafting
Luv Lols x x x