Good morning and how the heck are ya? I’ve got to tell you that I’ve been having so much fun in the studio the last couple of days, and yesterday was no exception. I’m finally feeling like I’m back in the groove and wanting to try some new things! 
I’m laughing to myself because someone left me a comment the other day that my mind must run at fast speed all the time . . . yep, it’s pretty much like that. The only problem is I don’t make notes (and if I do I misplace them) and I don’t keep a sketch/idea book. I get in a mood to do something and off I go and by then I’ve forgotten about all the other 99 ideas I had!
After I posted my Coffee Filter Flower video the other day, I had a comment from a reader about another video tutorial. Somewhere in the back of mind (what I have left) I remember promising Cheryl some months back that I would do this tutorial for her. I absolutely loved what she wrote about the flower video, how much she enjoyed it but she was still waiting on my water coloring technique tutorial. Oh yeah . . . that one! It actually made me giggle because it sounded so much like me 
So here’s what I have planned. I worked on three samples yesterday, each using the same technique, Misting with Markers. Here’s one of the samples for you to look over while I’m working on the video . . . I thought it would be nice if I was awake, fresh and possibly showered 
before I made it . . . if you know what I mean!
The image will be part of the video, but its coloring the stamp with markers, misting with water and stamping on paper. It really bugs me that I used lavender paper and ribbon and it just didn’t capture well in the photo! Maybe the rest of them will. One of the new Spellbinders™ releases are the Big Scalloped Ovals and since I had them, I couldn’t resist using them for this project.
- Stamps: D2645 Wildflowers from Just For Fun® Rubber Stamps
- Paper: Watercolor; Core’dinations Essentials Purple Ritz and Dahlia; KaiserCraft Lilac Avenue Collection from Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
- Ink: Ranger Antique Linen Distress; Tombow Markers
- Accessories: Spellbinders™ S4-112 Classic Ovals – Small, S4-252 Big Scalloped Ovals – Small, S4-251 Big Scalloped Ovals – Large, and S4-218 Lattice Borderabilities® Petite; KaiserCraft Rhinestones and 1.25” 100% Silk Lavender May Arts Ribbon from Stamp Simply Ribbon Store; Ranger Mini Misters; Brads; Sanding Tools
I’ll have the other samples and the video ready a little later. In the meantime . . . thanks for stopping by and remember . . . life is short, enjoy today’s adventures!
What a beautiful card – I’m so glad that I became a follower because your projects are so inspiring. Thank you.
Paula x x x
How exciting, congratulations and your card is fantastic!! Have a wonderful time using all those gorgeous ribbons.
Gorgeous card Sherry, great composition and colors chosen. IMHO! the watercolored look is so soft and feminine. I’m looking forward to your video. TFS!!! 😀
Beautiful card. I really enjoy your work.
love your card.. love this website..
Laura
Beautiful card. One of my favorite colors too. Looking forward to the video.
Beautiful card! BTW, my friend and I made your coffee filter flowers yesterday and had a ball! They are soooo… pretty! After the last misting with perfect pearls I let them dry naturally and just crunched them up every now and then while they were drying. I used a rhinestone brad in the middle which gave it more glimmer! They are pretty enough to put in a vase! Thanks so much for that video.
Your misting with markers is beautiful – can’t wait to see the video. I have tried this before and mine NEVER looked like yours. Can’t wait to see what I was doing wrong. You’re wonderful and I’m so happy you’re back to being your fabulous sassy self.
I think your project turned out beautiful, nice Springy colors. Glad to see you bouncing back!
This card is gorgeous! The colors…and I love the big-scalloped oval nesties. I might have to get some!! The ribbon is perfect too! I’m lovin’ it!!!
i think the lavender paper shows up nicely!
and i’m loving the new big scallop dies!
this is a great technique….always looks so beautiful and classy. looking forward to seeing the video.
sandyh
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just beautiful, love the big scallops on the oval and can’t wait to see the tutorial on this!
Okay quit the the new ribbon all ready – because I am loving it and I already have a pile of ribbon so I am trying to resist the temptation…. Love the new oval too!
Congrats on your new design team!! I love Sharon’s work also. Excited to see all your new works of art.
Looking forward to the video. Bought my coffee filters and am just waiting for the time to make the flowers! Thanks for all you do for your readers!
dmc
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Congrats being on a great DT team! Love the watercolor technique card and appreciate the inspiration to use it while making a sympathy card. Hope your check up is better than expected!
I just love this stamp and use it all the time. I’m so glad that I finally know who makes it! I bought it at a stamp show years ago and never wrote down the maker! Thank you for solving my identity crisis!
Sherry,
I have been practicing “misting with markers”, but my work dos not compare to yours, so I will just keep practising! Fantastic blog!
Barb