I love birds...watching them, feeding them (we have lots of feeders at our house!), and listening to them too. While Jill Foster I am not, I had fun colouring up a PB stamp called The Sweetest Sound using distress inks and an Aqua Painter.
I actually stamped the image in Antique Linen Distress Ink first and then did the no line water colouring technique with the rest of my colours of distress inks. I was pretty pleased with the way the birds came out, but not as happy with my berries. I think that's where my impatience comes in...need to learn to wait for my colour to dry before adding another layer!! A simple white frame finished off my card and I purposely left a sentiment off so I can use this for what ever occasion arises.
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You've certainly mastered this technique with you wonderful card. Such a beautiful effect and such a stunning card....love it x
ReplyDeleteI agree, the hard part of watercoloring is letting the layers dry, but always worth the wait. I think your Distress Ink watercoloring turned out beautifully, Marcia. Your birds and branch are gorgeous. TFS Hugs,
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful watercolouring of the birds Marcia and I think the watery look to the berries is so loose and pretty. A wonderful card and suitable for many occasions. x
ReplyDeleteI love this image (have this stamp) ... you have coloured it to perfection, Marcia. Great job with the no-line watercolouring. Gorgeous card! xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutly gorgeous Marcia, such a pretty stamp and perfect colouring :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous use of that stamp, Marcia - I own it but don't get it out nearly often enough. Beautiful no-line watercolouring! I too love watching the birds at my feeders - I find it very relaxing and soul-soothing.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely little work of art Marcia!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful Marcia!
ReplyDeletesuch a pretty card Marcia...love those sweet little birds.
ReplyDeletexx Karen
Wow Marcia! This is fabulous! Monet couldn't have done any better. Those birds are so darling!!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Marcia! you did Jill proud! : ) I love the watercolor look of this image and your coloring is perfect!
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Oh, well done on the watercoloring of your image Marcia! I have seen so many of these images watercolored and I've purchased several of the PB stamps but have not yet been brave enough to even take them out of the package! I think the berries look lovely! You've inspired me to go up to my craft room and play around with my stamps!
ReplyDeleteI love the loose style of watercoloring you used for this delightful image, it turned out beautifully! Gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteI can hear them sing, your card is wonderful Marcia. Love the watercoloring, you did a terrific job.
ReplyDeleteSuch an colourful and beautiful card, Love it! xx
This is one of my favorite stamps and I love how you've colored these birds, Marcia. Don't tell anyone that the berries didn't work out. They look like pretty flowers and it is spring even if it doesn't look like it there! :-)
ReplyDeleteWow, beautiful no-line watercolouring, Marcia! I love the colors of the birds! They're so pretty and gorgeous. Even though you say you're not so happy with berries, they are lovely and the tone of red is so pretty. Hideko
ReplyDeleteLove this! Yes: a great card to have on hand as it could suit a variety of occasions.
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