Dreams - GIU #2

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Hello again! 

Thanks for visiting again for day 2 of my week of Growing In Unity!

I LOVE watercolor paintings, but I'm still learning how. But, it's not so intimidating to create watercolor cards...so of course I had to choose a Phyllis Harris stamp set to play with to achieve this soft look. I chose "Reach for the Stars". This set was one of my first Unity stamps...I just had to have the sweetness of this stamp as part of my collection (as well as many, many other Phyllis Harris sets). 


I don't own watercolors, so instead I use my die ink pads. I spritz my water color paper with water, then smoosh my ink pad(s)onto a craft mat then give a lit spritz of water to the ink. Now I have my palate to work with :) I masked off the sweet little girl and cat image before painting the background...then dried the paper with my heat gun.

Once it was dried, I removed the mask and then used watercolor pencils to color the image...I'm absolutely in love with how soft the colors turned out.

I added a little glitter to the stars and added a glitter tape accent to the side just for a bit of sparkle since the card was so soft.

Please don't forget to leave a comment for a chance to win! I get to randomly select 2 folks to win 25 Unity Stamps at the end of my week, so be sure to come back every day this week.

Thanks again!
Brittany

Supplies used: 
  • Paper: Cardstock: Cocoa; Patterned Paper: Honey Print from Grace (CTMH); and Watercolor paper 
  • Stamps: Reach for the Stars (Unity Stamp Co.)
  • Inks: Tuxedo Black (Memento); Indian Corn Blue, Twilight, Olive (CTMH) and Watercolor pencils (CTMH)
  • Embellishments/Tools: Gold glitter (Martha Stewart); Gold Glitter Tape (AC)

Comments

  1. Brandi RJune 2, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    Beautiful card! Wonderful job with the background. I have to agree on the image....such a precious stamp! Love your card ♥

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  2. Kendra KJune 2, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    I wish I could water colour that well! Lovely!

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  3. CynthiaJune 2, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    This is lovely, Brittany.

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  4. Sue DJune 2, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    I like how you colored this sweet image.

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  5. LauraEvaJune 2, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    So beautiful! love using my ink pads for watercoloring, too!

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  6. Amber SheavesJune 2, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    Very pretty Brittany!

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  7. RubyJune 2, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    Beautiful card.

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  8. Amy WilliamsJune 2, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    Such a pretty card! I love the gorgeous background!!!

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  9. Becca YahrlingJune 2, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Very pretty. I also love the softness - for such a sweet stamp.

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  10. Denise BryantJune 2, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    I love the pretty sky you created with your watercolor technique, and that adorable Phyllis Harris image! Sweet card!

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  11. Kris BJune 2, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    Beautifully colored! Love this Phyllis Harris image! Your sky is amazing!

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  12. Berina RGAJune 2, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    love the background you have created.. nice coloring.. pretty card

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  13. Mary HolshouserJune 2, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    You did a great job - not having watercolors themselves to use. - on the background.
    this is a lovely stamp set. Everyone should be reaching for the stars.
    thanks for sharing.

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  14. ionabunnyJune 2, 2015 at 3:29 PM

    So pretty. Love this stamp. Hugz

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  15. GaylynnJune 2, 2015 at 3:42 PM

    Wow, you worked wonders with the inks. Awesome coloring.

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  16. Alyson EspositoJune 2, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    Fantastic work, love all Phyillis Harris designs

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  17. Jessica L.June 2, 2015 at 5:06 PM

    Pretty stamp and beautiful coloring!

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  18. Sweet AprilJune 2, 2015 at 5:17 PM

    Beautiful work,it's so sweet,creative and inspirational.Love the colors and the background.

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  19. Beth F.June 2, 2015 at 8:56 PM

    This is so pretty! Great job on the sky background.

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  20. AnonymousJune 2, 2015 at 10:05 PM

    Very sweet and great use of your ink pads!! :)

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  21. Mamarazzi ScrapsJune 2, 2015 at 11:23 PM

    Your watercolor looks great! I have all the supplies but have yet to dabble. Sigh. What a great use of your ink pads!!

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  22. UnknownJune 3, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    Love the watercolors!

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  23. D.Ann CJune 3, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    I'm jealous of how you got the light to shine on her... terrific!

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  24. Teresa DoyleJune 3, 2015 at 5:36 PM

    Oh my goodness Brittany, you did a FANTASTIC job water colouring! That is really beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  25. StampNKJune 3, 2015 at 7:06 PM

    You did such a beautiful job with the masking and dye ink watercoloring! The background is so pretty and subtle and I am in love with that Phyllis Harris stamp!

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  26. UTs Hobby TimeJune 3, 2015 at 11:53 PM

    The background is stunning. Wonderful piece of art. Thanks for sharing.

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  27. Diana SolingJune 4, 2015 at 4:58 AM

    You do such wonderful coloring. I'm going to have to try the background. Thanks!!

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  28. anderynJune 4, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    I love this stamp, too. So adorable. And I like hearing how others go about learning to use the watercolor idea. I actually have some watercolor paints, but I'm a bit leery of using them on cards quite yet.

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  29. BananastamperJune 5, 2015 at 3:55 AM

    I love your beautiful card! Lovely soft colours with that wonderful pop of gold!
    Shanna :)

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  30. UnknownJune 5, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    This is one of my favorite stamps! Your card is soft & serene with the water coloring! Love!

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  31. Kendra KJune 5, 2015 at 9:28 PM

    So pretty!! I need a tutorial!!!

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  32. Lisa :)June 6, 2015 at 4:53 AM

    Your watercoloring turned out great!!!

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