Hi All,
For the background on today’s card, I decided to go with something a little different. Rather than smooth watercolor, I brushed on swipes of fairly dry color. No plain water prep or water-spritzing beforehand. By doing it this way, you get a textured look… kind of like the flowers are against a wall rather than a sky.
The flowers are pretty easy to color because it’s another one of those repetitive techniques. Just keep doing the same thing on each petal and eventually it all comes together and looks great! Here is a close-up:
Enjoy the video!
Supplies:
To purchase at Ellen Hutson, click the EH link. To purchase at Simon Says Stamp, click the SSS link.
Zig Colors used: blue, light green
 Helping Me Grow |
 Kuretake Zig Markers AMZN|SSS |
 Gansai Tambi Cornflower (#61) EH|SSS |
 Aqua Painter |
 Hero Hues Black EH|SSS |
 Versamark Ink EH|SU |
 Hero Arts EH|SSS |
 Watercolor Paper |
 Hero Arts Black Notecards |
 Heat Tool |
 Mini MISTI |
 ATG Tape Runner EH|SSS |
Connie
I love the way you did the background. It was quite effective. When you showed us this Stampin Up set from your catalogue purchases, I really wasn’t all that impressed with it. But after seeing both cards you’ve made with it, I’m giving it serious consideration.
Carol Mac
I’m with you Connie, I was not too impressed with that set either, so I usually check out what Darlene does, or Pintrest and YouTube to see what ppl do with them before I buy. For example, I saw a video using the serene scenery paper pack from SU and these pages make for really nice sympathy, thank you and thinking of your cards! The catalogue does not do justice to some of the products.
Did you have your surgery yet? How are you making out?
Connie
Hi Carol Mac, My surgery was 7 July. So it’s all done and dusted, as they say! I was in hospital overnight with no rehab. I’m walking a lot with crutches and doing exercises at home. It’s a slow process. They say it takes 6-8 weeks to do everything again even though full healing takes a year. Some people rush it but risk falling which could be disastrous. I’m being sensible. Thanks for asking!
Robin L
Great card. Love the offset panel. Very cool and easy instead of trying to center. May have to look into this set as well. Thanks for all the inspiration.
Jan
Such a pretty card. And, thanks for the tip on watching the video full screen. Wow! I’ve noticed you have been using Hero Hues black more recently. I agree about with this stamp set…another one to add to the large wish list!!
MelanieR
Stunning card, Darlene! I love this technique and will be using it. Thank you.
Soozie4Him
Oh, this is just GORGEOUS!!!! And I have everything you used to make it too! I love it when that happens!
Brenda L.
Beautiful card Darlene, love the coloring. I need to heed that advice when I color! I did know you could make the screen full when watching video’s. That is the only way these old eyes can see anything. lol Hugs, Brenda
D Furlong
You are so fluent with your computer skills that I was amused to visualize you seeing the big picture — i.e., the full screen view. I often use that feature and enjoy seeing the details (up close and personal) of your talented card making techniques. Thanks!
Darlene DeVries
I know – I was almost embarrassed to admit it, lol!
Carol Mac
Darlene, I think that is a really neat background…much different that usual watercoloring! I love lilacs and you made these ones look so realistic! TFS ?
Suzanne
So pretty, Darlene! I love how you did that background!
Andrea
I have pretty much always viewed videos full-screen, here & on YouTube. You’re right–it makes all the difference in the world! I love the monochromatic color scheme on your card here. Those flowers are just gorgeous! 🙂 ~ Andrea
suzierubberstamp
Well, I have to say I didn’t know about the full screen thing. WOW!!!!! Cool idea and life changing! Thanks for a wonderful different card. I also felt about that stamp set as some of the others! It goes on my wish list too!!
doloresroberson
Beautiful and so simple! You have to have art somewhere in your background, you are so good with colors. I struggle with them.
terrie7777
Love the background. I think I will be trying this one! Thanks for teaching us!
stampyKat
LOVE this!!
anitac
Darlene I just love this card. Blue is my favorite color too. Thanks once again for sharing your talent.
Jan Castle
Lovely look….flowers as well as the background!!!!
Paper Hugs,
Jan
Jules
Love color combo! I have those 2 colors and will try this technique too. Thanks!! Julie
Diana
Hi there. How’d I miss this surgery? Hope all continues well. I have two artificial hips and dance away! This card is lovely. You never disappoint….
Glenismaree
Enjoyed this video. Love this card but have decided that SU is just so expensive in Australia (A$45) for that stamp set (for two flowers). I would rather get 2 Altenew sets for that price.
Elyse
Beautiful! Love simple beauty.
SIMPLYCRAFTYFRENCH
Such beautiful colors and card Darlene. I don’t watch your video since a while because of a lake of time, so I am sooo happy to have a bunch to see :))
Best !
mwhathens
Pretty card.