Watercoloring Technique

Watercoloring is a very popular technique during this time of the year…adds such a beautiful touch to your handmade Christmas Cards. I've highlights a few ways to watercolor and feel free to contact me if you need a little more help!

Directions:

1) Dip the tip of a blender pen on to the corner of a Stampin' Pastel, then apply color to the stamped image.

OR

2) Brush the tip of a blender pen, Aqua Painter, or wet watercolor
brush directly on the tip of a Watercolor Wonder Crayon, then apply
color to the stamped image.

OR

3) Outline a section of the stamped image with a Watercolor Wonder
Crayon, Watercolor Pencil, or Marker and then use a blender pen, Aqua Painter, or
wet watercolor brush to pull color where desired.

OR

4) Press the closed lid of a Classic Stampin' Pad down against the
inked pad, then open the lid, creating a small pool of color in the
lid. Use a blender pen or damp watercolor brush to lift the ink from
the lid and apply.

Tips:

1) For more saturated colors, watercolor with Classic ink refills.

2) While there are several ways to watercolor, each method has its advantages and unique looks.

3) For more vibrant color and shading with watercolor pencils, color your artwork again while the card stock is still wet.

4) You can also make a palette by scribbling with different colors
of Watercolor Wonder Crayons or Watercolor Pencils on a piece of
scratch paper or a placon box. Pick up the color from the palette with
a damp watercolor brush or blender pen.

5) To keep your watercolor brush supple and reduce fanning bristles,
run your watercolor brush across a bar of soap a couple of times before
storing. 

Here are some additional products that complement your markers when using the watercoloring technique:

• Watercolor pencils
• Blender pens 
• Watercolor brush
• Confetti White card stock
• Pencil sharpener
• Aqua Painter   
• Basic Brown Classic Stampin' Pad