What I really love about Stamping is how easy it allows me to watercolor and it looks so good. It's not because of me, it's because of the stamp! I know a lot of folks say "OH NO, I can not watercolor" but with Stampin' Up! the stamps tell you where to watercolor. Seriously the stamps speak to you. No, I am not a stamp whisperer! Anyone can do this! Read on...
The stamped images (at least the ones I lean toward) have hashmarks right on the stamp so you know where to make it darker. Look at this image below to see what I am talking about. Not only does the concept artist show where on the basket should be darker they also show where the basket will be casting a shadow so you can know where your light source is coming from.
Then if you want to step it up to the next level keep reading. This is fun, but totally not necessary, to have success. If you imagine light coming in a window and shining on your image whatever it may be (a barrel in my case) then you know where to keep the coloring light. Think of anywhere something hangs over something else then it will be shadowing hence darker color is needed.
Give it a try I believe anyone can be successful watercoloring using Stampin' Up! stamps. If you want to order the Basket of Wishes the supply list is below. If you already own it and just want to see what colors I used check out the product guide to see all the supplies used.
Again I have a "Quickie Create With M.E." video for you to watch. It's only 2 minutes which remember, gives you more time to create, play and stamp!
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Enjoy!
M.E.
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