Good Monday morning! 
Well just a few more days, and Jeanne and I head off for Stampfest Orlando. I’ve been frantically trying to catch up on stamping projects and the fog is finally lifting. I’ll be taking along some things to work on while I’m gone – Hey, I’m gonna be in Kittie’s stamp room for a few days! Wonder if she’ll let me stamp or make me organize before I can?
It’s my pleasure to host the Try a New Technique Challenge on Splitcoaststampers today, SC174 – Hittin’ the Bottle. With almost everyone coloring with Copic Markers (myself included) these days, there have been many conversations about alternatives to water coloring, for those that don’t have the Copics. I know myself that I have stepped away from the basics that I used to enjoy. It’s just that those darn Copics are right there in front of me and just so darn handy and quick. I’ve reached for my Prismacolor pencils a few times, but always end up putting them back. I’ve also seen some conversations about watercolor crayons, and honestly, I don’t like mine. So, to challenge myself and to fill a gap in the conversations, I challenged everyone to color with reinkers.
Here’s my sample card made for the challenge.
I stamped the image in Ranger Archival Jet Black on Canson Watercolor Paper, and then taking a water brush, I added water to the areas that I wanted to color first. I let it setup with the paper for a few minutes and then added my colors using Distress Ink reinkers. I kept working in small areas using the same technique until I had the image painted. The background panel is stamped very lightly with the diamond background in a coordinating color.
- Stamps: KK Originals Flowers #2 Collection Iris SKU:30-10 KK and Stamp Oasis Backgrounds Collection Diamond Background SKU:1340 SO from Rubbernecker Stamp Company
- Paper: Canson Watercolor; Prism Spring Willow Medium and Dark, Majestic Purple Medium
- Ink: Ranger Archival Jet Black, Tim Holtz Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Antique Linen, Milled Lavender, Dusty Concord and Faded Jeans Distress Inks
- Accessories: Ribbon; Mounting Tape; Tsukineko Sponge Dauber; Water Brush; Pallette
Before I leave you today, there is a little surprise I want to share. I’m gonna have a big announcement on Wednesday and you are definitely going to want to come back then. Lots of big things happening at Rubbernecker, and one of them will be announced on Wednesday! WOO HOO!
Have a great day!
I feel sort of guilty to play in this challenge, Sherry as all I ever reach for is my watercolor brush and reinkers.. Maybe I should have to work with copics and do the reverse challenge. hehe. I brought my camera on vacation so I could play and upload so I will be trying my hand at the challenge.
Trying to pick my jaw up off the floor because it literally fell when I saw this card! Your watercoloring is spectacular! I understand the convenience of Copics ~ that’s what I reach for most often too ~ but you and Jeanne should really show off your watercoloring skills more often!! See ya tomorrow!!!!!!!
Beautiful card! Olive green and irises – two favorites of mine and you combined them perfectly! Love your watercoloring.
Hope you have a great road trip to Florida!
Oh how pretty! Iris are my absolute favorite flower. You did a great job with the water coloring. I’ve been guilty of reaching for my copics more often these days too. The other day I went to use colored pencils with odorless mineral spirits, which used to be all I ever did, and I found I wasn’t as comfortable with it after not doing it for so long! It’s a good idea to keep going back to other techniques now and then!
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If I pester you enough will you give me a hint as to what is the surprise?????!!! (just ask dh…I can be a real pain in the ***!! BWHHAAAAA!!)
The colors in the flower are stunning! Since I still haven’t broken down and tried Copics yet I just may have to try this challenge. Love using watercolors!
Beautiful Sherry!!
Your card is just beautiful! The Iris are colored so pretty! I use my tombow and marvy markers most of the time with my water brush. I have crayons and pencils both. But not happy with them usually. Don’t have any reinkers. Does a lovely job!
I just emailed Jeanne and said YAY I am coming down from SC to go to StampFest! It will be our annual reunion! LOL See you there!
Beautiful card, the coloring is FABULOUS!
Oh is that ever lovely coloring, just beautiful!
Goodness Gracious!!
Must you blow everyone out of the garden waters?!
Well, I guess that you must! I’m in Love with this one!
(((hugs)))
Tex