taylored expressions - big blooms - daffodils + video

Hey, everyone! I have a project to share today that is also featured over on the Taylored Expressions blog. Spring is coming soon - or so we hope! I used the Big Blooms - Daffodils stamp and brought a little springtime into my craft room!

Watch the video below to see how I added watercolor to the daffodil image that I embossed onto watercolor cardstock:

 

In the video, I show you how I added watercolor to the Big Blooms - Daffodils image that is embossed onto watercolor cardstock with white embossing powder. I used liquid watercolors in the following colors: Pineapple, Candy Corn, Peapod, and Toffee.

I really like doing watercolor with embossed images. The embossed lines are raised up from the paper a bit and create enclosed areas on the image to contain the watercolor. The embossed lines also resist the watercolor and that makes me feel like I have a bit more control over where my color is going on my project!

The technique I use for adding watercolor to the flower image is wet on wet. I add water with my brush to the different areas I want to add color to and then add the color a little at a time. The color will flow where the paper is wet. I first added Pineapple liquid watercolor to the flowers and then added shading using Candy Corn liquid watercolor. A little paint goes a long way, take your time, and keep adding color to build up the saturation where you want it.

The sentiment on my card is created with the Rejoice Script die. I die cut the word three times and stacked them together to create a bit thicker sentiment to pop up a bit on my project. My final touch was a few Bits & Pieces - White Rhinestones embellishments for some sparkle and shine! This card is perfect to send for Easter or for any other reason to celebrate!

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Thank you so much for stopping by today! I will be back soon with more crafty inspiration to share!