Center Cut Heart Watercolor Card

When I saw this background stamp from Simon Says Stamps, I fell in love!  And then I saw Jennifer McGuire's Video and hands down, it became my new favorite, thank you for your inspiration!  Once I got my hot little hands on the Center Cut Heart Background Stamp I knew it was time to watercolor.  

First I stamped my image with Versamark Ink on Distress Water Color Paper (Tim Holtz) and heat embossed with White Embossing Powder (Ranger).  When I'm using these large background stamps, I often do several at a time.  Next I started watercoloring with Gansai Tambi and Water Brush Pen both from (Kuretake).   First try I found I had a heavy hand with color so the next few I tried using more of a wash look.  After those dried, it was time to make cards. 

Out came my trusty Big Shot (Sizzix) and Bold Alphabet Dies (Altenew) to die cut the word You.  Using painters tape to line up the dies made it easier to repeat die cutting and keep letters properly aligned.  For the sentiments I used You Matter Stamp Set (SSS) and again stamped and heat embossed with white.  Cupids Kiss Gems (Studio Katia) add some sparkle.

Here's the negative "You" raised with foam tape.  Background is Neenah Classic Crest 110lb, inked with Picked Raspberry Distress Oxide Ink and then stamped with the balloons from Pure Innocence Cupcake Day Stamp Set (My Favorite Things) using Angel Pink Ink (Memento). 

 

 This card has three layers of Die Cuts stacked and glued with Multi Matte Medium (Ranger)

Hope you have a great day and keep on crafting!

Affiliate links are used at no cost to you.  Not all links are affiliate, I just want to share where I found them.  All products were purchased by me.  I don't sell anything and I'm not employed, this is my hobby and hope you are inspired to play :)