Hello, and welcome to the Simon Says Stamp One Of A Kind Blog Hop! If you came from the amazing Laura Bassen’s blog, you are right on track!
I created a floral watercolor card using a brand new Bouquet of Thanks stamp set from the One Of A Kind Collection. To create my own scene, I stamped my image three times using the masking technique.
I started by applying light color for the base layer and went over the paint to diffuse the color using a wet paint brush. Then I brought in more colors to my image to add some shading.
I softened the hard edges using a moist paint brush before the paint is completely dry. I darkened the value of watercolor by adding layers of the same colors.
If you let the paint dry between applications, you’ll be able to leave a harsh line between layers which looks cool as well.
If you make a mistake with your watercolors or you have some paint went outside of outline, you can fix it by adding some clean water on the paper and picking up the colors with the paper towel or paintbrush.
I added some paint splatters to give some interest to my card. This technique is a bit random but can create some very fun results, so I strongly recommend you to give it a try if you haven’t done so.
Video
I made a video tutorial to show you how to create my watercolor card using theBouquet of Thanks stamp set. You can watch it below or on my YouTube channel:
Floral Watercolor Card using Mijello Mission Gold Watercolors
- Cut down Canson cold press watercolor paper slightly larger than A2 card size using Tim Holtz paper trimmer.
- Stamp the flowers and leaves from the Bouquet of Thanks stamp set on the watercolor paper with Versafine Onyx black ink.
- Stamp the same image on an Inkadinkado Masking Paper and cut out the image with scissors to create a mask.
- Layer the mask over the stamped image, covering the image completely. Stamp the image two times over the mask, positioning the image partially onto the mask.
- Tape down the watercolor paper on the chipboard sheet using washi tape
- Color the images with Mijello Mission Gold watercolor set and #2 round paintbrush.
- Cover the images with post-it-notes and add paint splatters over the background.
- Remove the watercolor panel from the chipboard and cut it down into 4.25” by 5”5” using Tim Holtz paper trimmer.
- Stamp the sentiment from the Bouquet of Thanks stamp set with Versafine Onyx black ink.
- Mount the watercolor panel on the A2 sized top folding white card base using double sided tape.
- Finish off the card by adding white dots on the flowers with Uni-Ball White Gel Pen.
These are my favorite products from the One Of A Kind product release. Make sure to visit the Simon Says Stamp store HERE to check out the rest of awesome new products.
Giveaway
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop. For a chance to win, leave a comment below by Monday, June 26th. The winners will be announced on the Simon Says Stamp Blog on Tuesday, June 27th.
Blog Hop
It is now time to head on over to the fantastic Shari Carroll’s blog to see what creation she has to inspire you all. Thanks so much for stopping by today. Happy hopping!
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Jennifer McGuire
Kristina Werner
Laura Bassen
May Park (You’re here!!)
Shari Carroll (Your next stop!!)
Amanda Korotkova
Heather Ruwe
Anna-Karin Evaldsson
Kelly Latevola
Supplies
I have listed the supplies I used below. I participate in several affiliate programs including Simon Says Stamp(SSS), Ellen Hutson(EH) and Altenew(AN). It means I get a small commission at no additional cost to you when products are purchased through links I share here. Thank you for your support.
 Simon Says Stamp Bouquet Thanks Stamp Set Shop at: SSS |
 Mijello Mission Gold Watercolor Set Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Silver Black Velvet Brush #2 Round Shop at: SSS |
 Silver Black Velvet Brush Size 4 Round Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 EK Success Cutter Bee Scissors Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Tim Holtz Tonic Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Wagner Embossing Tool Gun Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 EK Success Craft Tweezers Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Dahle Self-Healing Cutting Mat 18×12 Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Be Creative Double Sided Tape Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Versafine Onyx Black Ink Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Inkadinkado Masking Paper Shop at: SSS | EH |
 3M Post It Notes Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Neenah Solar White Cardstock 80LB Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Uni-Ball White Gel Pen Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Hero Arts Acrylic Block Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Absorber Cleaning Cloth Shop at: AZ |
 Original MISTI Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Canson Montval Watercolor Paper Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Ultra Clean Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
kim1955
This card is absolutely in the top 10 of the most beautiful watercolor florals I’ve ever seen. The splatters are wonderful. The card is gorgeous
Jun . 25 . 2017Carmen Lalande
So lovely! Thank you for sharing!!
Jun . 25 . 2017Cindy Thick
Very pretty card. Love the flower stamp.
Jun . 25 . 2017Laurie
Beautiful card!! So pretty. Love the colors!
Jun . 25 . 2017Lee
Very lovely cards!!
Jun . 25 . 2017Sheri K
Lovely projects and what a terrific new release!
Jun . 25 . 2017Monika Reeck
Your coloring the flower sooo adorable May
Jun . 25 . 2017love the combine of the colors
so in love with your splatter on this card too
STUNNING made!!
hugs
Monika
Jil L.
Lovely card! I love how colorful all of your flowers came out. I really enjoyed watching your video & seeing how each layer came together. Thank you for taking the time to show us how you did it. Jil
Jun . 25 . 2017Jennifer Carroll
Oh my goodness you coloring is gorgeous. If only I could color this elegantly. Love the card.
Jun . 25 . 2017Ingrid Broekman
‘Random’ is good! Looks like I’m going to have to dig out my old paintbrushes. Thank you May 🙂
Jun . 25 . 2017Marianne
So pretty! love the colours.
Jun . 25 . 2017Elise Smith
Your card is so beautiful! I love the colors 🙂
Jun . 25 . 2017creatingwitholga
Gorgeous card and your colouring so beautiful!
Jun . 25 . 2017Xoxo Olga
Louanne Collins
Cute summery release – beautiful card!
Jun . 25 . 2017Denise Bryant
Gorgeous coloring on this fabulous card! Love the flowers!
Jun . 25 . 2017Terri Pennington
I love the splattering! I am an accountant by day, and just LOVE to let loose on my crafting, so that is right up my alley. Very pretty!
Jun . 25 . 2017super stick chick
Wonderful card and amazing coloring! Your video was very helpful and I learned a lot. Thank you May!
Jun . 25 . 2017Migdalia Rodriguez
I love the gorgeous flowers!!Beautifully done!
Jun . 25 . 2017Linda Lehecka
Beautiful card! I love your water coloring technique with the pops of different colors.
Jun . 25 . 2017StephanieM
So pretty.
Jun . 25 . 2017Liz Navickas
Wow! I love watercolor and when I saw this set, was exactly what I was looking for! Thanks!
Jun . 25 . 2017Laurie Brown
So pretty!! Awesome video too!
Jun . 25 . 2017Lavina
Oh this is so pretty! I haven’t done water colouring so enjoyed watching your video
Jun . 25 . 2017kren k
I really love the way you colored these flowers. I will be giving this technique a try! TFS!
Jun . 25 . 2017mandalj
Such pretty flowers – your colouring is beautiful!
Jun . 25 . 2017