Hello & Happy Wednesday.
I'm here to get you over the mid week hump with some more festive floral inspiration. It was only right that another of the Uniko November Release, Pure Florals Poinsettia got some inky attention during this series and I was inspired to get out my comfort zone a little with a watercolour technique.
As you know I don't always have the patience to colour and I wouldn't say it's my strength either when it comes to paper crafting and card making. So I am always keen on 'quicker' options to add colour! This one is a fun one using ink pads or ink refills and an acrylic stamp block.
I used some watercolour card for this and a red trio of colours, Honeysuckle, Poppy and Cranberry. I think this technique is better watched than explained, so be sure to watch the video over on Uniko's YouTube Channel today HERE.
And how fun does this flower look paired with the Background Block Pinstripe. A little busier than my normal CAS style too, but I really enjoyed making this card.
Todays giveaway is the Pure Florals Poinsettia clear stamp set and my question today is have you used this technique and what colours would you use?
Be sure to get your comments in quick as I will be drawing and announcing winners on Friday 13th December.
Thanks for all the love and support for this fun series so far. I will be back tomorrow with the final day of inspiration.
Crafty Hugs
A lovely card, I do like poinsettias on Christmas cards. I've never used this technique before but have just watched your video so plan on trying it soon!
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Love the poinsettia in combination with the pin stripes. I have not used this technique before. I think I would prefer a little more control if using a single image, e.g. by adding the ink to some plastic packaging, then spritzing and smooshing to control where the colour went. Probably need to try that now. 😁
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A lovely card Bev, the stripes set off the flower beautifully
ReplyDeleteI love the poinsettia with the pinstripes!
ReplyDeleteI haven't done this kind of ink coloring before but will give it a try.
Forgot to give a color combo I'd try.... I'd also like it in shades of pink! I guess I'm pretty traditional with colors and like reds and pinks for poinsettias!
DeleteI love the bloom with the pinstripes.
ReplyDeleteI always liked pink poinsettias with a bit of coral
ReplyDeleteI love CAS, perfect design.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poinsettia and design! What a cool technique!!
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