Monday, March 9, 2015

Make it Monday: Watercolor Smooshing


OK so "watercolor smooshing"  is a technique where you apply ink to a clear acrylic block that usually holds a polymer stamp.  No stamp this time; instead you spray the color with water and apply to your paper, "smooshing" it a bit to blend the color.  I did a couple of try-sies and found that it really works best when the paper is also a bit damp.  I make a lot of motivational cards and thought "Leap Of Faith" with gold embossing would be great for this one with a vellum butterfly.
A few well-placed sequins to pick up these lovely pastels, and done!

Ink:  Summer Sunrise, Hibiscus Burst, Aqua Mist (all PTI)
Paper:  PTI Aqua Mist, Vintage Cream, Lemon Tart
Butterfly Die Cut:  Life Is Beautuful (PTI)

5 comments:

  1. This so pretty! Great sentiment too!

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  2. Beautiful, love the sentiment! Thanks for sharing your art.

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  3. Polly this is just beautiful! Your colors are light and gorgeous just like your butterfly. I think I will be smooching lots of my cards :)

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  4. This is so pretty. I just can't seem to get a lighter smooshing effect like yours.

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