A Second Version of my Copper Watercolor Card

Here's another version of the copper watercolor card I shared in my previous post.  I love it, too.

I basically changed out the copper leaves die I used, darkened the strip of color, and changed the position of the small leaves.

I've enjoyed creating and playing with this technique so much that I think I'll try it with some flowers or maybe a Christmas theme.  I hope you'll try playing around with this technique, too.

Well, tomorrow is Turkey Day and a day to be extra mindful of all our many blessings.  Let us thank God for our blessings and pray for those who are hurt, hungry, cold, or lost. 

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Ahead or Behind ... And A Copper Watercolor Card

It seems that in my previous post I promised to share something that I'd already shared with you.  I don't know if that means that I got ahead of myself or behind myself:)  Anyway, to learn more about the technique I shared with you then, check these 2 sources --
http://nannastamps.blogspot.com/2016/11/gold-butterfly-fall-card.html

http://nannastamps.blogspot.com/2015/09/acrylic-block-technique-cards-part-10.html 

Now, let's go on to something new and fun.  This is a technique I came up with by just playing around with my watercolor paper.

I masked off a strip of my card front and added fall colors, then removed the tape and deliberately spritzed with water to get it to move into the white areas a bit.  Then, I added more stamped leaves, spritzed and blended them a tiny bit and then topped it off with some copper foil die cuts.  I was going for a look of Fall leaves swirling in the wind.

For a final touch, I spritzed a bit of shimmer mist over it all.  I love it!!!  I think you can actually see the shimmer in my photo below!

This is my most favorite kind of work ... creative play with different ideas.  You never know what might come out of it.  To me, art is playing with colors in a way that comes from your very soul.  It makes me so happy.

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Copper Layers Card

I have a beautiful Fall card for you today that's layered with copper ... Copper Foil ... Copper EP ... Copper die cut piece ... and is just beautiful.  I have a similar one to share in my next post, where I'll give a mini tutorial on how to create the background. 

I absolutely love this card.  The added layers make it even more elegant.

The foil die-cut piece makes it quite dramatic.  Remember, in my next post, I'll share a mini tutorial on this technique, so be sure to come back to see it.

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Inky Backgrounds / Inky Fingers

One of the things that most artists have in common is inky fingers.  Today's post is dedicated to all those with inky fingers, as I share some fun inky backgrounds.

After sponging on several beautiful shades of ink, I let all the colors dry and then, using a stencil and White Craft Ink, I lightly sponged on some 'bokeh' circles.  This is a fun technique, used primarily by photographers for creative backgrounds.  You can go as light or as heavy as you'd like with the white circles.

I've actually played around with several color stories.  I think I like these the best.

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