MORE Alternates from the August 2022 Paper Pumpkin Kit: Sweet Sunflowers - WATERCOLOR BACKGROUND
Okay, I couldn't resist a second round of alternate cards from the August 2022 Paper Pumpkin Kit: Sweet Sunflowers.
When I found out this kit sold out and would not have refills I decided to focus on utilizing the stamp set. We are creating a sunflower field scene using the stamp set, Stayz On Ink, Re-Inkers and water painters.
I will be using pieces from the kit for the cards (use all you can)! but in this round of alternates I will be bringing more coordinating cardstock and more tools.
Traditional Sunflowers! If you LOVE those beautiful vibrant yellow sunflowers then you will LOVE this background.
Card Base: Basic Black A2 Watercolor Panel: 4 x 5-1/4"
Color Palette for Traditional Sunflower Watercolor Background
Burgundy Sunflowers! My thanks and a shout out to Suzie F. who told me a story about having burgundy sunflowers that grew up to 15 feet tall! Her story inspired me to make several cards with that theme as well. I opted for Merry Merlot for these sunflowers.
Card Base: Basic White A2 Free Foil Hexagon Sheet from kit 4 x 5-1/4" Watercolor Panel: 3-1/2 x 4-3/4"
Color Palette for Burgundy/Merlot Sunflower Watercolor Background
Card Base: Mossy Meadow from the Kit! Die Cut Layer from Kit: 4 x 5-1/4" Watercolor Layer: 2-3/4 x 4"
Card Base: Merry Merlot A2 Watercolor Strip: 1 x 4" 2 die cut hexagon watercolor images - Beautiful Shapes Dies 2 die cut mossy meadow layer from kit - Beautiful Shapes Dies
Card Base: Watercolor Base from Kit Watercolor Layers: 1 x 4 (4 of them) Blackberry Bliss Layers: 1-1/8 x 4-1/8" (4 of them)
There are 5 Alternate Cards today. 1 of the 5 was created on my Facebook Live this past Thursday. I created the other 4 cards this weekend and combined the video since it's the same watercolor technique.
HERE IS WHAT I RECOMMEND (aside from August 2022 Paper Pumpkin Kit)
Watercolor Paper
Stayz On Ink
Water Painters
Re-Inkers or Ink Pads (Ink spots from your cuts also work)
Several coordinating cardstock shades, I chose darker colors for this: Basic Black, Merry Merlot, Blackberry Bliss
Embellishments - Black and White Gingham Ribbon, Iridescent Rhinestones...
Beautiful Shapes Dies
Extra Adhesive
One of the great things about Paper Pumpkin is how simple it is but when I create alternates I do bring in more tools: Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Paper Snips, Dies, etc. Now you certainly don't have to use it all, but this is a go-to when I create alternates.
WATERCOLORING AT ITS MOST BASIC
Mix color with water and paint onto watercolor or very thick paper. I like to layer. I put a light wash down first and then come back around and lay down deeper color. This creates a pretty background effect and only takes 1-2 re-inker drops. If you like to color I think you'll like this.
CREATING A BACKGROUND
I hear from many of you that it can be intimidating to create stamped backgrounds. You worry about making a mistake or it not looking perfect. That's ok. You can always layer over or trim out mistakes. It's ok to paint outside the lines. It adds to the handmade look in my opinion.
Start with one image and stamp that everywhere first. I started with the sunflowers.
Then build...
the leaf
the sprig of flowers yet to bloom
the bees
Just fill in where you see white space and before you know it you have a beautiful sunflower background! And you can create this year after year because your stamps last! Even after the paper pieces in the kit are long gone.
SALE-A-BRATION ENDS SOON!!!!!!! 5 DAYS LEFT... almost 4
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Have you heard about my Paper Pumpkin promotion?
I am so excited that Stampin' Up! released a sneak peek of the next three kits that I am offering my own special if you purchase a 3 Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription with me...
Use the host code when you purchase a 3 Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription with me and I will send you a past Paper Pumpkin kit from my collection until 8/31/22. This offer ends 8/31/22
I want you crafting for the holidays right along with me with your Paper Pumpkin kits! It's going to be fun! If you have questions, DM me or email me: stampingwithhart@gmail.com.
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