So last week we were away in Cancun, Mexico. A lot of fun, and relaxation, in the sun! But that meant no real time, or supplies, for crafting. And while a bit of a break was nice, I had to at least bring a little something with me. That something was the Nature’s Paintings kit. I’ve always loved colouring and especially over the past few months I’ve wanted to do it more and more. So this kit was perfect to tuck into my carry on bag!
The design I coloured for this card has a bit more to it than some of the others. But when you’re on a plane for a few hours it’s great to pass the time! For colours, I used a pair on each element. I used Granny Apple Green and Garden Green for the stems and leaves. Balmy Blue and Coastal Cabana on the bluebells… I think that’s what they are anyway. And Coastal Cabana and Night of Navy on the blueberries. Then I added a very light layer of Granny Apple Green in the background to help soften things. Once everything was coloured I used a Water Painter to blend the colours.
After it dried I stamped a sentiment in the centre from the Hooray for Surprises stamp set using Night of Navy ink. Then I cut it down to card mat size (4″ x 5 1/4″) and put it on a Night of Navy card base. To finish it off I added a couple of the smaller Paper Butterflies and a few Brushed Brass Butterflies.
Sadly the Nature’s Paintings kit has sold out. But this design can be done using any black and white patterned paper or by stamping any images you want onto a piece of watercolour paper using Tuxedo Black Memento ink. You can also use any brush with some water if you don’t have any Water Painters.
Check out another card I made using watercolouring here.
And you can grab watercolour paper and pencils in my online shop.