I love trying new things. I love learning and researching new techniques that I can use in my craft. This card is the result of that. I have always wanted to learn how to color with distress inks and watercolor paper so the other day I gathered my supplies, checked out a couple of You Tube videos and started playing.
I definitely sees some areas that I need to work on but I was pretty happy with my results. It was fun, new and different. Here is a close up.
If you have any tips or tricks for me or know of a great video or article that would help me out please leave it in the comment section. Please leave your comment by 8p.m. cst Thursday, May 20th for a chance to win some fun card making supplies.
Supplies: Princess Tilda Magnolia Stamp, Tim Holtz distress Inks by Ranger, Arches Watercolor paper, Beloved paper line by Iron Orchid Designs, Flowers by Magnolia, Martha Stewart punch
ADORABLE!!! love it! I am trying to learn how to color in stamps also...so I am always looking for suggestions! You did a great job....off to hunt Youtube!
Posted by: Katrina | May 18, 2010 at 11:06 PM
Ooh, it turned out beautiful!! I love the way the dress turned out! Sorta vintage looking! I'm really into making grunge and prima flowers . ..there's a bunch of videos online with different results. I've been trying a bunch of them. I've beem having so much fun!
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=grunge+flower&aq=f
Maria
Posted by: Maria Bell | May 18, 2010 at 11:35 PM
Great job. Love the card. Thanks for the technique.
Posted by: Michel E | May 19, 2010 at 09:12 AM
Awesome card! I totally love the layering and colors you chose. This card would be perfect for a female graduate!
Posted by: Angie Smith | May 19, 2010 at 09:22 AM
I'm sorry I don't have any suggestions, but then again, I don't think you need any. I think you did a fabulous job - I would Never have known it was your first try. Beautiful!!!
Posted by: Sandy Lewis | May 19, 2010 at 11:01 AM
You card is lovely, I don't see anything that needs improving. - I too have a few distress inks that I need to try coloring with. Thanks for the inspiration! You did a great job with this card.
Posted by: Karen | May 19, 2010 at 12:49 PM
Just lovely!! I think it turned out beautiful, for your first time! I would have a sloppy mess with those inks :)
Posted by: Tina Hdz. | May 19, 2010 at 12:53 PM
Have no tips to give you - but its an adorable card! Great job!
Posted by: Lori M | May 19, 2010 at 01:29 PM
Sorry, I don't have any great tips to share with you. But by the looks of it you don't really need any.
You did an awesome job on the card!
Posted by: Maria | May 19, 2010 at 04:40 PM
Ohh what a beautiful card :) I think you did an awesome job for being your first time! I don't own any distress ink so I haven't really tried this technique but you can check Kim Piggot blog, she is a master on coloring with distress inks and such a nice person ;)
Hugs
Hazel
Posted by: HazelQ | May 20, 2010 at 06:07 PM
lovely job! Your card looks so sweet! I have no words of advice - looks like you don't need them!
Posted by: serena | May 20, 2010 at 07:14 PM
I think you did a lovely job on this. Sure it was your first attempt? Great job. Sorry I don't have any tips or tricks for you, I've never tried this technique.
Posted by: Kristie Maynard | May 20, 2010 at 10:15 PM
Wow! Christine, you did great coloring with distress inks! I love how you card came out. I'm still looking for good quality watercolor paper. I got a hold of some Arches but haven't really played with it yet. Thanks for sharing your experience. It's gorgeous! Hugs, Cami
Posted by: Cami | May 21, 2010 at 09:55 PM