Hi All!
For today’s card, I used a masking fluid pen to protect my flowers while I watercolored the background. I then added some Copic marker shadows to the flowers.
One tricky thing about this card was that I needed an ink that works with both Copics and watercolor. I referred back to the handy chart I created when I did my Black ink comparison, and voila – My Favorite Things Hybrid. And it worked perfectly.
I left it sentiment-less on purpose. It’s one of those designs that could be used for almost anything. I will likely use it as a notecard – kind of like stationery.
I used the elusive Mama Elephant Femme Frames dies again. I love how it’s scallopy but not too scallopy. 🙂
Enjoy!
Supplies:
To purchase at Ellen Hutson, click the EH link. To purchase at Simon Says Stamp, click the SSS link.
Peerless Watercolors used: Rose Red, Scarlet Cake, and Orange Yellow
Copic Markers used: C1, C4, 0, YG25, Y15, E13
 Helping Me Grow |
 Femme Frames Dies EH|SSS |
 Molotow Masking Pen EH|SSS |
 Peerless Watercolor Basic EH|SSS |
 Peerless Watercolor Bonus EH|SSS |
 Copic Sketch Markers EH|DB |
 Chalk Marker |
 MFT Black Licorice Hybrid |
 Canson Mix Media Paper BLSY|AMZN |
 Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS |
 Hero Arts Black Notecards |
 Size 12 Round Brush |
 Adhesive Remover |
 ATG Tape Runner EH|SSS |
Connie
Such a strong card with an elegant look. It would work with so many similar stamps too. Hope you had a wonderful time in NY City!
hberry
I love your card and was amazed to see how well your Molotow pen worked. I bought one a month ago to try this technique but it never worked. The contents were a mix of blue and beige colors and no mater how much or how often or how easy or hard I presses up and down on the point, nothing came out of the pen. What a huge disappointment and expense. I tried to return it but wasn’t allowed. Do you have any other suggestions for spot masking on the layer without cutting out a mask? I can’t remember…have you ever done masking this way with rubber cement?
Helen
Irene
I’ve used rubber cement. It works okay — just make sure you’re really careful staying in the lines but covering completely and wait until it’s completely dry. It also works best on uncolored paper — mask before you color.
I have the molotow pen, but haven’t tried it yet. I hope it’s okay — I haven’t even tested it. Hmmm… lol
Carol Mac
Hi Helen, I think there is a white masking fluid and you out it on like nail polish with a brush. Maybe Darlene know, but I know I saw it on YouTube….probably Krista Werner.
Darlene, might be a good comparison video you could do, depending on how many different masks you have. Just a thought! ?
Pennycable09
I use rubber cement and it works just fine.
Darlene DeVries
I’ve tried rubber cement but found it more difficult to use – it kept ripping up the paper, and it’s harder to apply. I’ve use masking fluid a lot and it works great. You could also clear emboss your image, or cover it with glossy accents or a pico embellisher like I did on this card.
Andrea
Lovely card, Darlene! The background looks kind of sunset-y. I was wondering about the Molotow pen. You said that it peeled the paper sometimes. Are you making sure that the paper is thoroughly dry before removing it? I know, if there is even the least little bit of moisture, than can cause the masking to tear the paper when you remove it. I’ve used liquid masking in a needle-tip bottle that I got at Hobby Lobby a long time ago. (I forget the name at the moment.) With that, I not only have to make sure the paper is dry when I remove it, but also that I don’t put on too thick a coat in the first place. I don’t think I’ve ever used it with 100% no tearing–yet. 🙁 I know Kristina Werner also said that the Molotow pen can stain some papers. I think the pen is a nice idea. I just don’t know if it’s worth the price. Anyway…I’d just be curious to hear more thoughts on it. Hope you & Courtney had an awesome time in New York. Thanks for sharing your wonderful creations! 🙂 ~ Andrea
Darlene DeVries
Hi Andrea. I suppose it’s possible that I didn’t wait long enough on the Molotow pen. I think it works better on regular cardstock because it’s not as absorbent as watercolor paper. I did find that the pen stained the paper just a tiny bit when I did this card. I don’t think it was noticeable unless you were looking for it (i.e. only the card perfectionist would see it). If I had to choose between purchasing the masking fluid and the pen, I would probably go for the fluid, since you can both paint it on and splatter it for a starry or snowy effect.
saltlakerenee
You can get an empty Molotow pen and then fill it with your favorite masking fluid if it being in a pen is what appeals to you! I filled my empty Molotow marker with Peebeo Drawing Gum which I like a lot better. The tip gums up a little if I go awhile without using it but I just peel the gummed bits off and then RE-PRIME the nib.
Carol Mac
Love the card! I have this pen and only used it once. Like Andrea says, it has to be dry…everything! Mine discolored my Tim Holtz WC paper so haven’t used it since. But, I think I will pull it out and try it on different papers….
Glenismaree
I love this card. So elegant. I think this card would make a lovely set changing background colours and like Connie says using other stamps. These sets make a lovely gift.
swimbikerunat60
Beautiful card Darlene, I always have trouble making this kinds of water color washes, I just end up with a muddy mess and warped paper, not pretty at all.
I saw on Utube this lady who taped her water color paper with painter’s tape to a wood pad block, you know? the kid that they give you at doctor’s offices to fill out your information. She says this is great to prevent your water color paper to warp while you are applying the paint.
Anyway, I’ve been tempted to buy that masking pen, I usually just stamp the image I want to cover and fussy cut it, I even keep this cut out image with the stamp set to use it again, it lasts a good while.
I guess practice makes perfect, I will continue to practice doing this beautiful color washes.
Thank you for this great video.
Hugs,
Maria.
Darlene DeVries
Hi Maria. Yes, I’ve seen lots of people taping their cardstock to a clipboard and supposedly it does help. The only problem is that you have to leave enough edging around your panel for the tape (meaning a frame or something you would trim off after it’s done). Plus, to me anyway, it seems like a lot of extra work. I have found that placing the cardstock under a heavy object when it’s still a little damp helps a tremendous amount with the warping. I’ll have to include that in one of my upcoming videos!
swimbikerunat60
Hi Darlene: I only recently started taping my water color paper to a clip board, I don’t leave a lot of edge because I hate to waste paper so, taping it just on the edge works great for me, I really don’t use a lot of water on my cards.
As I’ve been reading the comments on this post, some ladies have mentioned that they use Rubber Cement instead of the masking fluid, now that is news to me, I never thought to use it as a masking fluid, I don’t like the smell, it’s to strong for me.
Does the masking fluid you used smells?
Anyway, thank you for replying to my comment and questions.
Big Hugs, my dear.
Maria.
Darlene DeVries
Hi Maria. Sorry for the delay in responding to your comment. I couldn’t recall if it smelled or not. I was out of town and wanted to come home and smell it! Wow, it really stinks. I got a little too close to the bottle and I think it destroyed part of my nasal passages. It smells kind of like ammonia. I must say that it didn’t seem bad when I used it – I don’t normally get that close to the bottle!
swimbikerunat60
LOL!! so sorry you got a kick in the nose with this smell, YUCK!!
I think I will venture into buying a small bottle, just to give it a try, sometimes fussy cutting the copy paper to make a mask is time consuming.
So glad you are back from your vacation, I’m sure you guys had a blast, this memories of the trips with your girls will live forever in their heart and minds as well as yours and their dad.
Big hugs,
Maria.
Elyse
So beautiful! Nuf said.
SandraMaria
What a beautiful card! This card would make a fantastic postage stamp, too! I bought some masking fluid before we moved and still have not tried it out. Maybe after I finish up my new craftroom I will give it a whirl. Hope you are doing well. Did you get my change of address card? If you emailed me…your email may have gotten lost. I had over 400 emails to sort through once I was able to find some time and sit down in front of the computer. I still have quite a few to sort through. Thanks again for the great video, white flowers intimidate me. XD
Darlene DeVries
Yes, Sandra, I did get the card! I loved it. I’ve never seen a change of address like that (with the dress). Very clever!
Peg C
Gorgeous card and love the frame dies, I’ve added them to my wish list, just love the scallop and I already have the stamp set and masking fluid so I’m good to go……
samanthad
Beautiful card, the combination of colours and layer of scalloped edges is lovely.
Diana
Love it!!!
Jules
So pretty and love the color combo. So creative as usual! Thanks for the continued inspiration! Julie