It's time to learn a new technique - or to try an oldie but goodie. I am calling it the color blocking technique because I am not sure if there is an official name - likely there an official name out there somewhere.
To create your own card, there is a list of products and measurements below but I do want to feature a few necessary products:
- Watercolor paper:
Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper is a thick paper designed especially for watercoloring. Cold-pressed, archival cotton paper. Natural white color with subtle texture.
* 10 sheets
* 5" x 7" (12.7 x 17.8 cm)
* Acid free
2. Stamping Sponges - don't miss the tip in my video below about how to use these.
The easy way to apply Stampin' Ink for a colored effect.
* 3 sponges
* 2-3/4" (7 cm) diameter
And that's it. Once you have these items you can create and re-create cards using this fabulous technique.
To add a phrase to my card I used the Best Year stamp set:
And for embellishments and to die-cut the phrase I used my Painted Poppies bundle:
Here's my Poppy Parade Color Blocked card:
Stamp sets: Best Year (152568); Painted Poppies bundle (153827)
Ink: Poppy Parade; Bumble Bee; Flirty Flamingo; Memento Tuxedo Black
Stampin' Blends: Poppy Parade (154958), Basic Black (154843)
Paper and cutting dimensions:
Cherry Cobbler: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Bumble Bee: 4" x 5 1/4"
Watercolor: 3 3/4" x 5"; two pieces 2" x 1 1/2"
Other: Fluid 100 Watercolor paper (149612); Stamping Sponges (141337); Woven Threads Sequin Assortment (149498); Bumble Bee Gingham ribbon (153658); Stampin' Seal; Stampin' Dimensionals; Mini Glue Dots; die-cutting machine, washi tape
Here's my video - leave me a comment to let me know if you will try this technique and if you do, what three ink pad colors will you try for your card?
Thanks for dropping by!
Thanks Joanne! I will be back next week with another idea to share.
Posted by: Terri | August 22, 2020 at 02:56 PM
What a pretty card. Thank you for sharing with us at Encouraging Hearts and Home. Pinned.
Posted by: joanne | August 20, 2020 at 04:01 PM