Saturday 10 May 2014

Watercolour class continuing

The class continues and I am way behind in both watching the videos and practising all the techniques.  I want to try them all.  So I've done some of the techniques for Days 1,2 and 3.  I have four cards to share today so be warned...long post!

First from Day 1 - an embossed resist card

Happy Birthday

Used a Hero Art background and white embossed it.  Used the watercolour paints to wash the background.  Finished with a Britannia die and a Hero Arts sentiment that was embossed onto vellum.

Next from Day 2 - another embossed resist

Happy Hello

I tried the technique of ironing off the embossing, but don't think I got it quite right.  Hero Arts background with the Winnie & Walter sentiment.

Another from Day 2 - using Masking Liquid

Penny Black birthday

I used all Penny Black stamps for this one.  I stamped the flower and then painted some Liquid masking fluid onto it.  Once it dried, I did a wash of watercolour paint.  I went with some subtle muted colours.  Think I'll do this again with some more vibrant colours to see what the difference is.  I have entered this into the challenge at Penny Black and More~ Anything goes 

And finally from Day 3 - watercolour flowers.

With love

CASEing the card done by Jennifer Rzasa.  Used the same design and stamps but different inks, die cut and sentiment.   Using Wplus9 Fresh Florals, distress inks plus Memento for the leaves.  Finished with a Winnie & Walter sentiment.  (These two sets are really fast becoming "go to" sets for sentiments)  This one is going into the Spring Flowers Challenge at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge

Thanks for taking the time to visit me today.  I really appreciated all who visit and especially those who leave me comments.

16 comments:

Dotty Jo said...

Lovely cards Dawn, this new class really is taking Blogland by storm and the cards that everyone is creating look gorgeous, Jo x

Doreen said...

Gorgeous cards.xxx

Betty said...

you've been busy with these beautiful cards, Dawn!! they all turned out so well! it's such a fun class - we're learning so much!

Lin said...

Looks like so much fun, Dawn! I'm lovin' the last 2 cards today, such prettiness!

CinnamonSally said...

Just gorgeous Dawn, sounds like you are really having fun on this class!!

Monika Reeck said...

you are so busy dear...I reaally love the two last card like Lin said it looks pretty and has a soft colors..but all are beautifully done and four cards pfuiihh I really have to take a day off hihi (SMILE) with two little boys an the job in the office I have less time to made cards...two thumbs p for you..

Greta said...

Wow--you must be getting an A in class, Dawn! These are all so beautiful!

kiwimeskreations said...

Fabulous work Dawn - Love them all, and each one has it's own special appeal. Did you get the liquid masking fluid from an art store?
I have seen heaps of people showing samples from this class, and yours are 'right up there'.
Blessings
Maxine

Scrumplescrunch said...

Hello Dawn,
Well I think these are great looking cards to display watercolours with embossing, I also do not have any luck with the iron to remove embossing, I seem to never get the temperature right, too hot or too cold!
Smiles:)
Sue

Scrumplescrunch said...

Hello Dawn,
Well I think these are great looking cards to display watercolours with embossing, I also do not have any luck with the iron to remove embossing, I seem to never get the temperature right, too hot or too cold!
Smiles:)
Sue

brenda said...

A really super collection of work for our challenge Dawn, thanks so much for sharing your creativity with us at Penny Black and More.

B x

alexandra s.m. said...

I love them all!
Thank You for posting them Dawn!
Greetings from Chicago~

Mervi said...

Fabulous cards, all so beautiful and lovely colours.
Thank you for sharing your creativity at Penny Black and more Challenge, welcome again;-))m

Anonymous said...

these are all so pretty with such fabulous techniques; i love the muted wash colours. thank you so much for playing along with us this month at penny black and more.
linda

Stamp with Angela said...

Wonderful cards. I love the watercolour backgrounds you have created with each of these cards.

Arlene said...

You have been doing your homework. Love these cards too. LOVE!