Hello everyone and welcome to day two of our Holiday Blog Blitz!
I love the new stamp sets in this release! I decided to use the "Tidings Wreath" stamp set today and loosely watercolor my stamped image.
I stamped the wreath image onto watercolor paper and used Distress Inks to color the image.
I painted the leaves first and let them dry completely before painting the berries. If the leaves were still wet the green and red paint could bleed into each other.
Once my paint was dry, I added some shading with colored pencils to help define the leaves and berries. I also spattered the card front with green distress ink.
Using foam tape I adhered my painted card front to a white card.
I stamped and white heat embossed my sentiment on a strip of black cardstock and glued this to my card.
That's all for today's card! It's a fairly quick card to make!
Do you want a chance to win the new Tidings Wreath clear stamp set? Leave a comment on this blog post anytime before Sunday, September 1st at 11:59pm EST. One comment will be selected at random to win the prize. All contest winners will be announced on the Outside the Box blog on Monday, September 2nd at 6:00pm EST.
Thanks for stopping by today and good luck!
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Lovely card, I like the gentle glow around the painted wreath.
Posted by: Cynthia | 08/27/2019 at 04:42 AM
Just gorgeous!! You really brought that wreath to life!!
Posted by: Laurie Brown | 08/27/2019 at 06:20 AM
Wreaths are one of my favorite images to use for cards. This one is beautiful and I love the way you used just part of it on your lovely card, Donna!
Posted by: joy meadows | 08/27/2019 at 07:21 AM
Gorgeous card! Love that beautiful wreath!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | 08/27/2019 at 07:47 AM
Such great watercoloring tips! I can’t wait to use this stamp and paint! Thank you!
Posted by: Jacky | 08/27/2019 at 08:05 AM
This is a wonderful stamp set and I love how you offset the wreath! So pretty!
Posted by: Susan McRae | 08/27/2019 at 09:02 AM
I love wreaths and this is a beauty. Your card is colored to perfection; just gorgeous.
Posted by: BECCA YAHRLING | 08/27/2019 at 09:13 AM
This loose style is gorgeous, thanks for the inspiration
Posted by: Andre M. | 08/27/2019 at 09:27 AM
You made it look so easy..... I too love the off set wreath and really love how you colored it.... just Lovely!
Posted by: Dotty A | 08/27/2019 at 09:39 AM
Love this amazing wreath, Donna! Your coloring is beautiful. A gorgeous Christmas card! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Patt H. | 08/27/2019 at 10:04 AM
This is one gorgeous card! Love the wreath, it's not too busy and your colouring is just perfect!
Posted by: Sharon Brand | 08/27/2019 at 10:13 AM
Such a lovely card! Expresses the season perfectly 💕
Posted by: Janet N | 08/27/2019 at 10:16 AM
Absolutely beautiful card Donna. I love wreathes and your card is perfect.
Posted by: Judy Wing | 08/27/2019 at 10:37 AM
I started to buy this when I bought some of your new collection Sunday. Now I wish I would have! Am adding it to my to get list!!
Posted by: Barbara Staradumsky | 08/27/2019 at 10:40 AM
Wow! Beautiful card which really expresses the upcoming season. Your coloring is excellent and a real inspiration to me! The splattering also added some definition to the card. Would love to receive this card. I would frame it!
Posted by: Shirley L. | 08/27/2019 at 10:48 AM
This is a lovely card! I miss taking classes with you.
Posted by: Barb King | 08/27/2019 at 11:30 AM
Beautiful card. So "natural" looking. Love the coloring!
Posted by: Barbara-Jean | 08/27/2019 at 11:58 AM
What a beautiful card. I love how you coloured the wreath.
Posted by: Kathleen | 08/27/2019 at 12:59 PM
Beautiful--I like the loose watercoloring.
Posted by: Sue D | 08/27/2019 at 01:57 PM
Beautiful card. What a great idea to combine watercolor and colored pencils!
Posted by: Lindy | 08/27/2019 at 02:04 PM
This stamp set is beautiful and you did a fabulous job with it. Love the spatters and coloring that give it a vintage, artsy feel.
Posted by: karenladd | 08/27/2019 at 03:58 PM
Beautiful card. Love your coloring - so elegant!
Posted by: Heidi H | 08/27/2019 at 04:55 PM
I love your "loosely watercolor" with this design.
Posted by: Ann D | 08/27/2019 at 09:08 PM
This is a beautiful stamp that can be colored so many ways for all the seasons.
Posted by: shartl | 08/27/2019 at 09:58 PM
La Amo quedó Preciosa.
Posted by: Jasmin alfonzo | 08/28/2019 at 03:22 AM