Thursday, September 3, 2020

Christmas Watercolors on Black


Lately I've been seeing this older technique of water coloring on black done around blogland, so I dug out my trusty Derwent watercolored pencils and gave it a try myself.
I used the SSS/GinaK Designs Stamptember 2019 Festive Flower image, stamped with Versamark and heat-embossed with gold. I used my water colored pencils to color the image and added a green, red, and gold gemstone, along with a heat-embossed gold sentiment. Originally I stamped/embossed the sentiment directly onto the card, but didn't align it in a straight line, so I opted to cover it up with a die-cut label instead :)


Here's a bit of a side angle so you can see the shine and shimmer of the colors. I just love how this turned out!

I'm sharing it with the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge which is to "stamp it." Can you believe it's the "Stamptember" celebration a year later already?!

I'll also share with the Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog #26 - September anything goes

Thanks for stopping by and have yourself a wonderful day!

Carol

 

21 comments:

JD/ Jill said...

Oh Wow! Carol, This is a masterpiece! I have never tried doing this. But this technique is definitely going on my LONG to do list!
The colors you used were so perfect for this.
and to answer your question 57.

Donna said...

Your card and water coloring are just gorgeous, such a beautiful Christmas card!

Heidi MyLittleStampingBlog said...

Your blew this technique out of the park! Really gorgeous!

Liz said...

Fabulous card, Carol. I love the design and the colours. xx

Stampsnob. said...

Oh my this is gorgeous Carol .......Lis

Cathy said...

Wow! This is a beautiful card, the colours are so rich with the gold embossing. Never tried this technique, looks fabulous though, Cathy x

Claire said...

Nailed it, its a beautiful Christmas card and so very striking. It just shouts "look at me" with the gold embossing and limited watercolours in festive tones. I think its an absolute success x

Maria said...

Oh, wow! Super gorgeous is your Christmas card! Love the pretty flower and all the wonderful color and shine!

Verna Angerhofer said...

Beautiful design and wonderful colors.

Wendy said...

I agree with Jill.....this is a masterpiece, Carol! Love the floral image, the embossing and the colors! So rich & elegant looking! Your always surprising me with gorgeous cards! TFS Have a great day! :)

cotnob said...

A fabulous card Carol, a pretty stamp and great colouring.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Amazing result Carol, so very beautiful.
Faith x

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

A gorgeous and shimmering card my friend, the gold looks so elegant and impressive with the water-colouring on black!! Amazing work!

Brenda in IN said...

This is just outstanding. Those colors are stunning and look fantastic on the black. Is this watercolor card stock or just black cardstock?

*Vicki* said...

Oh my goodness Carol, you've knocked it out of the park here with your coloring over the black! It looks so dramatic and stunning! You've picked out the perfect image to di it wiht as well! So beautifully done my friend! Thanks for hte inspiration!

aussie aNNie said...

WOW LOVE THIS SO BEAUTIFULXXX

StampTramps said...

Carol, this one is stunning! The gold embossing is a great extra touch. I've tried the water color pencils on black and enjoyed it, but I wasn't that proud of my attempt. Your card might make me pick up those pencils and give it another shot! Thanks for sharing!

crafty-stamper said...

WOW absolutely beautiful image and fabulous watercolouring looks so dramatic against the black
Carol x

Brenda said...

Oh my word, this is just a stunning card Carol!!!! I have never watercolored on black paper before, didn't even know it could be done! I so love the colors you used, the turquoisey green color with your darker green is just so beautiful together. I love the shades you got with the reds too. I'm just blow away by this card! It is one stunning card for sure! Hugs, Brenda

Ina G said...

Simply stunning Carol. Love it!

Janice M said...

Oh WoW Carol!! This is stunning! Love the look of the watercolor done on black and the gold embossing really makes it stand out. Will have to add this one to the never ending list of things to try! I did try the strips card technique you did recently. Loved it! Thanks!!