Hello there!
I guest-designed for Spellbinders last week and can share on my blog today. I used the Crystal Peaks die from the Good Vibes Only Collection by Stephanie Low. I’ve made two cards today using watercolor backgrounds with two ways to accent the die cuts from this collection.
On my first card, I used the Spellbinders Embossing Mat 4” x 5.25”. I placed the main Crystal Peaks die in the bottom left hand corner and embossed the die onto some watercolor cardstock. Instead of drawing lines for each space, I thought this would be the quickest way for me to paint.
I used Daniel Smith watercolor paints on this card and used the following cool colors: Phthalo Blue GS, Quinacridone Purple, and Phthalo Green BS. I tried to add more concentrated colors towards the bottom of each section.
Once the watercolor was dry, I die-cut this piece using the outline die. Then I die-cut the Crystal Peaks die using white glitter cardstock and adhered it over the watercolor panel, giving it more defined edges and shimmer.
On my second card, I decided to use the negative from the white glitter cardstock on the previous project and repurpose them for a second card.
I die-cut the Crystal Peaks die using black cardstock and colored this with a Wink of Stella shimmer pen in clear to give it extra shimmer. I then in-lay all the white glitter cardstock back into the Crystal Peaks image.
I wasn’t quite satisfied with the white glitter cardstock and felt it was a little flat and on a whim, I decided to add some watercolor over the white glitter cardstock – taking a huge risk that it wouldn’t take the moisture well. It turned out to be easier on the glitter cardstock than on the watercolor paper from the previous project! I was pleasantly surprised!
I used a stamp set by Ellen Hutson called Spread the Sparkle to both cards in different places. I stamped the sentiment using Versamark Ink and embossed it using white embossing powder. To finish off both cards, I added some sparkling clear sequins. I’ve enjoyed being a guest here on the Spellbinders blog and am extremely grateful for the experience! I really hope you enjoyed these cards today and I’ve inspired you to create!
XOXO,
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 SB Crystal Peaks |
 EH Spread the Sparkle |
 SB Embossing Pads SB | AMZN |
 Wagner Heat Tool HMSB | EH | SSS | AMZN |
 Versamark Ink HMSB | EH | SSS |
 HA White Embossing Powder HMSB | SSS | EH |
 Embossing Powder Bag HMSB | EH | SSS |
 Basic Black Cardstock |
 SSS White Glitter Cardstock |
 Recollections 110 lb |
 Canson XL WaterColor Paper Pad EH | SSS | JOANN |
 Daniel Smith Watercolors MERRIARTIST | EH |
Daniel Smith Watercolors MERRIARTIST | EH |
 ATG Gun EH | SSS | AMZN |
 Mini Multi Medium Matte Glue HMSB | EH | SSS |
 SU Stampin’ Dimensionals |
 Wink of Stella Clear HMSB | EH | SSS | AMZN |
 PPP Sparking Clear Confetti Mix |
