The next part of the challenge was an upcycled/recycled project. I had a certain project in mind, but as I was decorating for Christmas, I found an old decoration and decided to make something to inspire me in my craft area. I don't have a craft room as such-my husband and I share our unfinished basement space for our hobbies. Here is the decoration I used.
I began by painting the interior white. I then heat embossed 2 of the flower images from Vintage Garden stamp set using Rose Gold Embossing powder onto watercolor paper. I adore this stamp set!
Using the Watercolor Essential 12 pan set, I colored the stamped images. After letting them dry, I used the coordinating dies to cut them out. I also used 3 of the leaves in the set using the same technique.
For the background, I ink blended Stormy Sky and Tattered Rose Distress Oxide inks onto white cardstock. For added interest, I stamped a text background using Silver Lake ink. I wanted the sentiment to pop, so I used the same background technique on a separate piece of cardstock. I then stamped the sentiment, using gray and black inks to achieve a vintage look. After cutting the sentiment piece, I dipped the edges into Versa Mark ink and heat embossed them using Rose Gold. TIP-BE SURE TO HEAT FRONT AND BACK SIDES OF THE SENTIMENT PIECE.
I did cut one of the flower images and arranged them onto the stamped cardstock. The center flower image has one layer of cardstock behind it for some added dimension. I also added 2 layers of cardstock behind the sentiment. A few sequins finishes the project.
I really like the way this turned out and the sentiment helps me to try new things. I am nervous with any watercolor technique, so these flower images also encourage me.
I hope this inspires you to try new things! And the Altenew classes are a great place to start.
Happy Stamping!
