Watercolor Weekend Roundup - Dreaming of Spring!

Hello, Ai Fans! Who is ready for spring?? We sure are! Let's take a look at some wonderful springtime inspiration from our lovely Watercolor Design Team!

Dot Freel - Instagram - Blog - Pinterest

Hello, I made this card for the Art Impressions Watercolor Weekend using stamps from the Bible Journaling line. I stamped the well from the 5068 - Living Water Set using sepia then African violet. I did stamp it off on paper first. I pulled the color out of the lines. Next I stamped the little pot from the 5067 - Gates of Righteousness Set in the sepia and African violet. I used Tombow markers 947 and 977 to color in the pot from the palette. I added the leaves by stamping the ivy from the 5073 - Bible Foliage Set in 177 and the flowers from the 5074 - Bible Flower Set in English red and then added water to them. I added the large and small grass stamps from the 5073 - Bible Foliage Set and pulled the color up and out. I stamped the bird in sepia from the 5068 Living Water Set, then added more sepia and English red from the palette. I painted the roof of the well in 249 and the rope in 977 from the palette. I painted the ground in the 249 also. I used the sepia and African violet mixed to add the shadows to the well bottom. I used 528 and a lot of water to paint in the sky. The last thing I did was sign it and add that little heart graffiti with the letters TF (for my husband Tad) in it because today just happens to be our 39th wedding anniversary.

Have a great weekend, I know I'm going to have a fun one!

Tricia Kennedy - Instagram

My project for today’s Art Impressions Watercolor Weekend is a lovely floral card. Using just two stamps and a few markers, you can quickly make several for your Valentine’s Day card giving.

Begin by inking up the tiny flowers from 4603 WC Blooming Birdhouse in 55 Iris Purple and then in 20 Magenta in bunches in a circle. Fill in between the flowers with foliage from 4867 WC Foliage Set 2 in 15 Olive Green. Watercolor the Art Impressions way by pulling the color from the lines with water and your watercolor brush. Add dot detail around the wreath with the fine tip of 20 Magenta. Cut out the wreath with your die cutting machine using the largest circle from the 5064 Circle Double Stitched Die Set. Embellish with Swarovski Crystal Rhinestones with a dab of your favorite glue into the floral area. Attach your watercolor piece to a doily with Glue Dots Pop-Up Dots, attach the doily to the card panel with spray adhesive.

Tricia O'Bin - Blog - Instagram - YouTube - Pinterest - Facebook

Hello watercolor fans! I am back again today with my project for Art Impressions watercolor weekend. With Valentine's Day coming, I know we all need to make some cards for the sweet people in our lives. I wanted to create a simple Valentine Love card to share with you.

Step 1

To start the project, I stamped the boy from the 5054-WC Little Boys Set inked in Pale Cherry (912). I wanted to keep the color light, however, I was doing this in a Sepia type color scheme, so I could have just inked it up with Chocolate (969). In order to keep this on the lighter side, I stamped it off prior to stamping on my watercolor paper.

As with all projects, we start off by pulling the color out of the lines. Because he is pointing towards the left of the paper, that is where I imagine my light source to be. Therefore, everything to the right of him will be darkest (right side of hat, right side of sleeve and pants. Using the palette, you can add more color (slowly).

Step 2

Next, I wanted to make it seem like he had a bouquet of flowers behind his back so I left off the right side of the stamp (between the top and bottom of his shirt). I masked off a portion of the bottom of his shirt so it would protect any rogue stems. Using the small stem from the 5009-WC Mini Flower Set, inked in Rubine Red (755) and Dark Jade (177).

In order to get it in the right place, I used the stamp positioner. Once I stamp down the first flower, I added additional flowers without re-inking. I added water to the blooms and a very small amount to the stems. I also added some additional Chocolate (969) below the flowers to make it look like the bottom of his hand.

Step 3

To create a little depth, I added some Chocolate (969) to my palette and added a little bit to the background behind him.

Want to learn how to make the background for the card, check out my blog!

Thank you so much for spending some time with me on your weekend. I hope you have some time to watercolor. Make sure you share your projects with us on Instagram using #AIWatercolor and tag us so we can see!

Enjoy your weekend and see you next month!!

Thanks, team! Super cute projects! We love the ideas you come up with, and this is a great selection of different watercolor paintings to try! If you like these projects, be sure to give us a comment below! Don't forget you can always pin these images to your Pinterest board!

Happy Stamping!

Watercolor Weekend Roundup - Gorgeous Holiday Cards!

Hello, Ai Watercolor fans! Thanks for joining us this lovely Saturday for another Watercolor Weekend Roundup with our watercolor team! With the countdown to Christmas in t-minus 10 days, we are here with some fabulous inspiration for your holiday cards! These projects are so sweet and have details that give that extra special touch. Take a look!

Dot Freel - Instagram - Blog - Pinterest

Hello Watercolor Friends,

My card for the Watercolor Weekend Round-up is one of those classic scenes of dragging the Christmas tree home. Hope you recreate it and tag me on Instagram. I will be attempting to explain, step by step, how I make my Art Impressions watercolored cards so your feedback is welcome. I'm certain it took longer to create this post than it did to make my card (haha). My memory is not so good so I will take pictures along the way. 

The first thing I did was create the tree sideways using the 4960 - WC Fir Trees set. I stamped the trunk in sepia and then stamped all of the branches in pine green. I used water on my brush to dab at the colors just like Bonnie Krebs, owner/creator of Art Impressions does on her YouTube videos.

I had watched Sandy Allnock's video on YouTube where she converted the little kids to be dressed in winter clothes so using the stamp positioner, I inked up the little boy stamp from the 5054 - WC Little Boys Set in sepia but I didn't ink the right side of his shirt so he could be dragging the tree. I drew in the hand and arm using the sepia fine tip. Next I used my palette to color the little boy's boots in black, his jacket in sepia and painted his hands in the Prussian blue to make them look like he was wearing mittens. I didn't ink the brim of his hat either, so I could make it a snow hat instead. I used the olive brown from the palette to paint in a scarf.

I colored the hat in with the olive brown from my palette and used the Prussian blue to color in a hat band and ball of fur on top of it. I colored the boys hair with brown from the palette. I do believe it's my new favorite color for hair since my red-headed grandson Caide was born. I used a dab of rosewood on the palette to paint in his face and ear. I used the fine tip of the Prussian blue pen to add the fringe to the scarf and the outline the mittens, hat band and ball of fur. I took my olive brown fine tip and drew in the lines on the hat and scarf. 

I stamped the house from the 4962 - WC Rustic Cabins Set in Sepia then pulled the color out of the lines. I used lt. teal on the palette to color in the windows, sepia for the chimney and olive brown for the door, roof and around the windows. I drew in the wreath using the fine tip of the pine green pen and the bow in persimmon. I used the little foliage from 5009 - WC Mini Flower Set to created the little bushes. I softened the green foliage with a wet brush then added the little berries with the fine tip of the persimmon pen. I used a lot of water and small amount of African violet on the palette to create the snow, the smoke from the chimney, and a small amount of sky. I added Wink of Stella glitter to the snow. I stamped the sentiment, then I used the Rectangle Double Stitched dies to cut it out and then the largest sized die to cut out the background piece of paper which I adhered to the back of my scene, then I adhered that to the card base. Lastly, I signed my name and date to the bottom right corner using my favorite pen - a Copic multi liner 0.03 pigment ink.

Art Impressions Products: 4960 WC Fir Trees Set, 5054 WC Little Boys Set, 4962 WC Rustic Cabins Set, 5009 WC Mini Flower Set, 5063 Rectangle A2 Double Stitched Dies, 4773 Acrylic Blocks, 4774 Stamp Postioner, NO 4 WC Brush, Watercolor Palette

Marvy LePlume II Markers: 30 Rosewood, 45 Sepia, 86 African Violet, 72 Pine Green, 1 Black, 105 Lt. Teal, 27 Olive Brown, 29 Prussian Blue, 89 Persimmon, 6 Brown

Other Supplies: Wink of Stella glitter pen, Copic multi liner 0.03 pigment ink, Tim Holtz Distress Watercolor Cardstock

Tricia Kennedy - Instagram

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My clear “Merry Christmas” card for today’s Art Impressions Watercolor Weekend is sparkly, fun and festive, just perfect for this holiday season.

Trace the largest circle from the Circle Double Stitched Dies in pencil onto a 4 x 5¼ piece of watercolor paper. Fill the upper 2/3 of the circle with little dots of Molotow Masking Liquid. Let dry completely. Mask off the bottom 1/3 of the circle with post-it notes or masking paper. Stamp the two larger pine trees from WC Tree Set 1 in 72 Pine Green as the lowest row of trees. Next ink up the same pine tree stamps with 72 Pine Green, but first stamp it off onto paper, then stamp it behind the first row of trees for a lighter look. And finally, stamp the small pine tree from WC Tree Set 1 in102 Jade Green behind the second row. Watercolor the Art Impressions way by pulling the color from the lines with water and a paint brush. Scribble 60 Salvia Blue onto your palette and brush in for the wintery sky. Remove the masking fluid and pencil line from the circle with an eraser. Add sparkle pen over all the little white dots left behind from the masking liquid. Then carefully brush on the sparkle pen over the front row of trees (keep in mind the pen is water based so it will move the ink). Cut a piece of transparency film to 8½ x 5½, score at 4¼ for a side folding card. Run a holiday sentiment die through your die cutter on gold glitter paper. Add adhesive to the back of the die cut and dymo strip with adhesive and adhere to the front of the clear card. Center and adhere the watercolored piece on the inside of the card. I opted to put a blank piece of 4 x 5¼ piece of watercolor paper on the back of the clear card to hide the adhesive and have a place to write a sentiment/signature.

I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 

Art Impressions Products: WC Tree Set 1,Acrylic Block 5 Pack, Watercolor Brush No. 4,Watercolor Palette, 4.0MM Molotow Grafx Art Masking Liquid Pump Marker, Canson XL WC Paper Pad, Circle Double Stitched Dies

Marvy Le Plume II Markers: 60 Salvia Blue, 72 Pine Green, 102 Jade Green

Other Products: Pencil, Eraser, Christmas Die by Studio Calico, Crystal Clear Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen, 3M Transparency Film, Xyron Sticker Maker and Xryon Mega Runner, Post-It Notes, Gold Glitter Paper, Dymo, Gemini by Crafters Companion

Tricia O'Bin - Blog - Instagram - YouTube - Pinterest - Facebook

Welcome to another watercolor weekend with the Art Impressions Watercolor design team. For my project, I decided to go with a simple Snowman card. This would make a perfect Christmas Card. I hope you will give it a try.

The Snowman

I inked the Snowman stamp up with several different colors. First I used the African Violet on the areas that I wanted to be white, around the head, and the middle and bottom balls. I inked the scarf in English Red and the hat, buttons and face with Black. Huff on the stamp to make sure all areas stamp well.

To begin, I pulled the color out of the lines starting with anything I wanted to remain white. Note, be careful not to get too close to the red as it will bleed into your white areas.

Next, I pulled the color out of the hat and used my palette to add additional black to the right and left side of the hat, slowly building the color. Once it dried, I added the mini leaves inked in Pine Green to his hat. To create the berries, I used the English Red direct to the paper. To enhance the darkest areas, I used the fine tip of the Black marker.

I lightly pulled some color out of the coal on his face and buttons. I added very little water and used my fine tip to really darken the bottoms of each piece. Make sure to leave the white highlight.

Next, I pulled the color out of the scarf, make sure you leave white space on top. Underneath the scarf should be really dark as well as the crease. I added some additional color from my palette.

After I inked up his branches with Sepia, I used a bit of masking tape to protect the scarf while I stamped his right arm. I used the same tape to mask off where I wanted to stamp his left arm so it wouldn't be so long. There is really no need to add water to the branches.

The Bird

Using Sepia, I stamped the bird onto my stamp positioner so I could place it on top of the branch. I added some Sepia and Vermillion to the bird and added some additional color from my palette and used my fine tip to darken his wings. Make sure you leave white space and darken in the eye.

The Background

To finish up, I diluted my African Violet on my palette with water. I brushed it into the background to create a dark sky, building the color slowly. Be careful to avoid getting too close to the lines as they will reactivate the color and will bleed into your background. Once it is to your liking, let it dry and add snow using a white gel pen or a Sharpie paint pen.

And finally, sign and date your masterpiece! Check out my blog for all the details on how to create the card. 

Thank you so much for stopping by today and make sure you check out all the design teams projects. We hope you are inspired to create a card of your own! Tag us on Instagram and use the #AIWatercolor!

Thank you, team! Love these beautiful holiday projects! With a variety of styles shown here, there is certainly something for everyone to try. It is such a special time of year to handcraft a homemade card for someone! Before you send your card in the mail, snap a picture and tag us on Instagram and Facebook with #aistamps so we can see your creations! Wishing you a great holiday season from the Ai Watercolor Design Team!

Happy Stamping!

Watercolor Weekend Roundup - Wreaths Three Ways!

Happy Saturday, Ai Fans! Get ready to cozy up with a cuppa and enjoy these wintery watercolor scenes from our fabulous design team! Dot, Tricia K. and Tricia O. have three beautiful and different projects to inspire your holiday creations. Let's take a peek!

Dot Freel - Instagram - Blog - Pinterest

Hello Watercolor Friends,

I have been busy making Christmas cards since I usually mail out 30-40 handmade cards. I imagined this farmer went out and cut his own tree and dragged it back with his tractor for this country Christmas card made for the Art Impressions Watercolor Weekend. I used the tractor from the 5059 - WC Harvest Set and the barn and fence from the 5011 - WC Truck Mini Set. The tree is from the 4960 WC Fir Trees Set. I added some sparkle to the snow with a Wink of Stella glitter pen. I drew the little wreath on the barn using the fine tips of the Marvy pens. I used a white Uni-ball Signo pigment pen to make the snow. 

Art Impressions Products: 5059 WC Harvest Set, 5011 WC Truck Mini Set, 4960 WC Fir Trees Set, 5062- Rounded Rectangle A2 Double Stitched Dies, 4773 - Acrylic Blocks, NO 4 WC Brush, Watercolor Palette

Marvy LePlume II Markers: 45 Sepia, 86 African Violet, 28 English Red, 72 Pine Green, 1 Black

Other Supplies: Wink of Stella glitter pen, Uni-ball Signo pigment pen, Tim Holtz Distress Watercolor Cardstock

Tricia Kennedy - Instagram

My project for today’s Art Impressions Watercolor Weekend, “Holiday Wreath”, is a perfect gift to make this holiday season.

Being by tracing the outline of the ornament on watercolor paper twice (this is a double sided ornament). Draw a 1” circle in the middle of each piece. Stamp the small straight pine bough around the 1” until you have achieved a full wreath. Repeat. Watercolor the Art Impressions way by pulling the color from the lines. Add red and silver drops of glitter glaze, let dry. Cut out, glue back to back and place inside the ornament. Tie holiday ribbon at the top and enjoy!

Art Impressions Products: WC Fir Trees Set,Acrylic Block 5 Pack, Watercolor Brush No. 4, Watercolor Palette, Canson XL WC Paper Pad

Marvy Le Plume II Markers: 72 Pine Green

Other Products: 80mm Ornament from Michaels, Queen and Company Red Twinkle Glitter Glaze, Queen and Company Silver Twinkle Glitter Glaze, Ribbon, Xyron Tape Runner

Tricia O'Bin - Blog - Instagram - YouTube - Pinterest - Facebook

Til the season for wonderful winter wonderland projects. My favorite time of the year! My watercolor weekend project showcases the bench and light from the Light to my Path Set. I added the sleeping deer from the Mini Critter Set and the wreath from the Wooden Door Set. The Christmas Bench is a really simple way to create a snowy scene perfect for your Christmas Cards!

To begin I stamped the sleeping deer with Sepia and pulled the color lightly out of the lines. I continued to slowly build up the color adding Brown as well with my watercolor palette. To add the white details, I used my Uni-Ball white gel pen. I created a mask and covered the deer. 

Next I used Sepia and African Violet (on the pole and light) and stamped the Light to my Path bench and light. I pulled the color out of the lines and added some additional color to the bench, light and pole. I stamped the wreath in Pine Green onto the pole and added Crimson Lake to it once I softened the lines. I also drew in a bow. 

To create the snow, I added African Violet randomly around the background and underneath the deer. I mixed Black and African Violet and added it to the background. I also added some Brilliant Yello to the lantern and the sky. I also added some Brilliant Yellow highlights on the snow and in the sky. Once everything was dry I added some additional snow in the sky and over the project using my Sharpie white paint pen and uni-ball white gel pen. I then added some Wink of Stella clear shimmer over the deer and snow. 

I am so excited to get some of my Christmas cards done and hope you will show us what you come up with. We hope that we have inspired you! 

Art Impressions Products: 5066 Light to my Path Set, 4702 Wooden Door , 5016 WC Mini Critter Set, WC Brush NO. 4, Acrylic Block 5 Pack (Variety), Canson XL WC Paper Pad, Watercolor Palette

Marvy Le Plume II Markers: 86 African Violet, 45 Sepia, 72 Pine Green, 43 Brilliant Yellow, 1 Black, 6 Brown, 46 Crimson Lake

Other Supplies: Classic Crest Cover Solar White 8-1/2x11 110lb

Scor-Pal Scor-Buddy Mini Scoring Board, 9 by 7.5-Inch, Wink of Stella Glitter Clear Brush Pen – Clear, Sharpie Paint Marker white extra fine, Uni-Ball Signo Broad Point Gel Impact Pen White

Thanks, designers! Your projects have us dreaming of a white Christmas! We love how each of you used a wreath in your project in a different way, from a teeny tiny wreath on a barn, to a wreath over a light post, to a wreath ornament! It is so fun to see the same motif customized for any project. If you'd like to share your projects with us, be sure to tag us with #aistamps and #aiwatercolor on Instagram so we can take a peek at what you create! Til next time, have a great weekend!

Happy Stamping!

Watercolor Weekend Roundup - Happy Thanksgiving!

Can you believe it is the last Saturday before Thanksgiving?! We hope you'll take a moment from all the busyness and preparation and pause in thankfulness. We are thankful to be here with you today sharing projects and celebrating crafting! Our lovely ladies from the Watercolor Guest Design Team are here to show you special projects, so let's take a look!

Dot Freel - Instagram - Blog - Pinterest

 

Hello Watercolor Friends,

I made another Thanksgiving card for the Art Impressions Watercolor Weekend using the church and tree stamps from the 5058 - WC Church Set. The leaves on the trees is a stamp from the 4604 - Chest of Flowers Set and the grass is from the 4051 - Foliage Set 1. I got the idea to do the stained glass windows from Jann Gray who does Bible journaling videos on YouTube for Art Impressions. Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

Art Impressions Products: 5058 - WC Church Set, 4604 - Chest of Flowers, 4051 - Foliage Set 1, 5062- Rounded Rectangle A2 Double Stitched Dies, 4773 - Acrylic Blocks, WC Brush NO. 4, Watercolor Palette

Marvy LePlume II Markers: 45 Sepia, 43 Brilliant Uellow, 27 Olive Brown, 34 Pale Green, 86 African Violet, 89 Persimmon, 60 Salvia Blue

Other Supplies: Canson Watercolor Paper

Tricia Kennedy - Instagram

Decorate your Thanksgiving Day table with my Wine Cork Place Card project for today’s Art Impressions Watercolor Weekend.

Stamp the small pumpkin from WC Harvest Set in 45 Sepia. Mask the pumpkin and stamp the foliage from the WC Foliage Set 2 in 27 Olive Brown. Watercolor the Art Impressions way by pulling the color from the lines with water and a paint brush. Scribble a combination of 45 Sepia and 83 Butterscotch onto your palette. Brush onto the pumpkin. Use the fine tip of 45 Sepia to add line detail around the edge. Trace the name onto your card in 45 Sepia using an LED Tracing Light Board. And finally, cut a slit on the top of the wine cork and slice a bit off the bottom to make the cork flat.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Art Impressions Products: WC Harvest Set, WC Foliage Set 2, Acrylic Block 5 Pack, Watercolor Brush No. 4, Watercolor Palette, Canson XL WC Paper Pad

Marvy Le Plume II Markers: 27 Olive Brown, 45 Sepia, 83 Butterscotch

Other Products: Wine Corks, Post It Notes, Kunstler Script Font, LED Tracing Light Board

Tricia O'Bin - Blog - Instagram - YouTube - Pinterest - Facebook

For my project for Art Impressions Watercolor Weekend, I chose to create a Grateful Wreath in honor of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. I have created a quick video if you are interested in seeing how I created this card.

In order to create a symmetrical oval, I traced the inside of an oval die lightly onto my watercolor paper with a pencil. Keep this light so it doesn't show through your design.

Stamp one of the pumpkins at the bottom of the oval using the stamp positioner in Sepia. Cover the pumpkin with a mask and using the stamp positioner, stamp the other pumpkin next to the first. (In the video you will notice I did all of the stamping and then added the color and water.) Pull the color out of the lines, be sure to leave white space. This will create nice shadows. Using the watercolor palette, Add some Olive Green to the stems of the pumpkins and Brilliant Yellow to the highlighted areas. Layer Orange where the darkest areas would be. Again, be sure to leave white space in the highlighted areas. Use the fine tip of the Sepia pen to darken the stems and add shadows to the pumpkins.

To create some interest, I used a flower from the flower set as a leaf. I inked it up with Olive Brown and stamped it several times on each side of the pumpkins. I added some branches using the top of the branch inked with Sepia. I stamped it randomly on either side of oval leaving white space. Using the vine, I stamped it several times inked with Brilliant Yellow and Brown. I then added a branch with berries from the Mini Flower set inked with Sepia and Red. Dip your brush into the water and pinch it off. Work your way around the foliage using the side of your brush and dabbing (not painting) each of the leaves.

Add some blue to the middle of the oval where the sentiment will be stamped to add more interest.

I hope you enjoyed today's project, make sure you join my fellow design teams members on the Art Impressions Blog this weekend. We can't wait to see your projects! Tag us on instagram (#AIWatercolor, #WatercolorWeekend).

Have a crafty day and see you next time!

Art Impressions Products: 4051 – WC Foliage Set 1, 4052 – WC Flower Set 1, 4964 – WC Branches Set, 5009 – WC Mini Flower Set, 5059 – WC Harvest Set, Acrylic Block 5 Pack (Variety), 4774 – Stamp Positioner, Watercolor Palette, WC Brush NO. 4

Marvy Le Plume II Markers: 45 Sepia, 15 Olive Green, 27 Olive Brown

2 Red, 43 Brilliant Yellow, 7 Orange, 6 Brown, 17 Steel Blue

Other Supplies: Canson XL WC Paper Pad, Wink of Stella Glitter Clear Brush Pen – Clear, Classic Crest Cover Solar White 8-1/2x11 110lb, Scor-Pal Scor-Buddy Mini Scoring Board, 9 by 7.5-Inch, Strathmore Ready Cut Watercolor Paper, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad – Vintage PhotoMISTI Laser Etched Stamp Tool Kit - Memory MISTI, Gina K Designs Amalgam Ink, Gina K Designs Wreath Builder Stamps

A heartfelt thank you, team! We always appreciate your bimonthly projects and look forward to seeing what you come up with next! Your Thanksgiving inspiration today is just perfect for this weekend's crafting time.

To all of our fans, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for spending time with us! Wishing you peace and cheer this week!

Happy Stamping!

Watercolor Weekend Roundup - Thankful Fall Cards

Happy November, Ai Watercolor Fans! Today the team is here for the first weekend of the month with rustic fall projects, perfect for sending Thanksgiving greetings! Let's take a look! 

Dot Freel - Instagram - Blog - Pinterest

Hello Watercolor Friends,

I love November! I'm a Thanksgiving baby so it's always been a fun month for me. Thanksgiving is my husband Tad's favorite holiday, and we always enjoy cooking together for our family. I made this Thanksgiving card for the Art Impressions Watercolor Weekend using the chair from the 4876 - Wooden Chair Mini Set, the pumpkin and the grass from the 5059 - WC Harvest Set, the bird from the 4966 - WC Bird Bath Set and a pot from the 4869 - WC Small Container Set. The flowers are from the 4963 - WC Fall Set. Let someone know you are thankful for them and wish them a happy Thanksgiving!

Art Impressions Product: 4876 Wooden Chair Mini Set, 5059 WC Harvest Set, 4869 WC Small Container Set, 4963 WC Fall Set, 5063 Rectangle A2 Double Stitched Dies, 4773 Acrylic Blocks, 4774 - Stamp Positioner, WC Brush NO. 4, Watercolor Palette

Marvy LePlume II Markers: 45 Sepia, 49 Vermillion, 27 Olive Brown, 88 Terra Cotta, 17 Steel Blue, 93 Aubergine, 13 Ochre

Other Supplies: Canson Watercolor Raper

Tricia Kennedy - Instagram

Can you believe it? It’s already November! I thought it only fitting that my Watercolor Weekend project be filled with brilliant fall colors.

Stamp the small tree from WC Tree Set 1 in 45 Sepia. Next stamp the small leaves from WC Mini Flower Set in 13 Ochre, 15 Olive Green, 28 English Red and 88 Terra Cotta. Watercolor the Art Impressions way by pulling the color from the lines with water and a paint brush. Scribble a little 45 Sepia and 60 Salvia Blue onto your palette brushing in for the ground and sky.

Art Impressions Products: WC Tree Set 1, WC Mini Flower Set, Acrylic Block 5 Pack, 3” Square Acrylic Block, Watercolor Brush No. 4, Watercolor Palette, Canson XL WC Paper Pad

Marvy Le Plume II Markers: 13 Ochre, 15 Olive Green, 28 English Red, 45 Sepia, 60 Salvia Blue, 88 Terra Cotta

Other Products: Spellbinders Lacey Squares Die

Tricia O'Bin - Blog - Instagram - YouTube - Pinterest - Facebook

I started out using my positioner and the square box from the 4871 Rustic Container Set. I used Sepia and stacked the boxes in different orientations. I didn’t ink the wood slats completely in the middle of the box just inked up the outside. This way I could position my items into each box. I inked each of the items in Sepia and again using my positioner stamped them into each box. I added some Olive Green, Brilliant Yellow and Orange to the pumpkins (after I pulled the color out of the lines) and English Red and Olive Green for the apples both from the 5059 WC Harvest Set. I added some of the apples to a small container using some Sepia and a little Steel Blue. Once the objects were dry, I added some details inside the boxes with Sepia and Steel Blue. I masked off the right edge of the boxes and using the small flower from the Mini Flower Set, I stamped leaves randomly using Brilliant Yellow, Olive Green, Orange and English Red. I added some water and softened some of the leaves. 

To finish up, I added some Brilliant Yellow and Violet to the background and some Sepia below the tree and boxes to ground them.

I really love to try to stretch my stamps and use them for unique compositions!

Art impressions Products: 5009 WC Mini Flower Set, 4871 Rustic Container Set, 5059 WC Harvest Set, Acrylic Block 5 Pack (Variety), 4774 Stamp Positioner, Watercolor Palette, 5063 Rectangle A2 Double Stitched Dies, Watercolor Tablet, Post-It Adhesive Roll, WC Brush NO. 4

Marvy Le Plume II Markers: 45 Sepia, 28 English Red, 43 Brilliant Yellow, 15 Olive Green, 7 Orange, 17 Steel Blue, 8 Violet

Other Supplies: Classic Crest Cover Solar White 8-1/2x11 110lb, Scor-Pal Scor-Buddy Mini Scoring Board, 9 by 7.5-Inch, Gina K Designs Heavy Base Weight Card Stock- Edible Eggplant, Connect Glue- 2 oz, Gina K Designs Heavy Base Weight Card Stock – Sweet Mango

Thanks, team! These projects are bursting with beautiful oranges, yellows, and greens! We hope these projects inspire you to use your stamps for fall projects this month! If you do, be sure to tag us on social media with #aiwatercolor and #aistamps so we can see! Have a great weekend!

Happy Stamping!

Watercolor Weekend Roundup - Creative Harvest Cards!

Hello, Ai Fans! Halloween is just around the corner, and we are here with more harvest inspiration for you today! Let's take a look at the super creative projects our Watercolor Guest Design Team has crafted!

Dot Freel - Instagram - Blog - Pinterest

Hello Watercolor Friends,

Who doesn't love a tree house? My son Scott has been promising to build my granddaughters a tree house and I know they would love it! I created this card for the Art Impressions Watercolor Weekend using the tree from the brand new 5056 - WC Fairy Doors Set and a cabin from the 4963 - WC Rustic Cabins Set. The pine trees in the background are from the 5010 - WC Tree Set 1. The flowers are from the 5009 - WC Mini Flower Set. I drew the ladder in using the sepia marker.

Art Impressions Products: 5056 WC Fairy Doors Set, 4963 WC Rustic Cabins Set, 5010 WC Tree Set 1, 5009 WC Mini Flower Set, 4773 Acrylic Blocks, 4774 Stamp Positioner, WC Brush NO. 4, Watercolor Palette, 5063 - Rectangle A2 Double Stitched Dies

Marvy Le Plume II Markers: 45 Sepia, 86 African Violet, 72 Pine Green, 49 Vermillion, 32 Laurel Green, 75 Sky Blue

Other Supplies: Canson Watercolor Paper.

Tricia Kennedy - Instagram

There’s something lurking in the dark in my Watercolor Weekend project. It’s simply SPOOKTACULAR!

Tape off a 3” x 3” square on your watercolor paper. Stamp the pumpkins from WC Harvest Set with a combination of 49 Vermilion and 88 Terra Cotta with the stems in 45 Sepia. Mask off the pumpkins with Post-It Notes then stamp the tree from WC Fairy Doors Set in 86 African Violet. Draw in the ghost eyes with watermark pen, add glow in the dark embossing powder then heat with your heat gun. Stamp in the leaves from WC Foliage Set 1 in 86 African Violet. Watercolor the Art Impressions way by pulling the color from the lines with water and a paint brush. Stamp in the grass from WC Foliage Set 1 in 86 African Violet. Darken up any lines on the tree and pumpkin using the fine tip of your markers. 

Art Impressions Products: WC Harvest Set, WC Fairy Doors Set, WC Foliage Set 1, Acrylic Block 5 Pack, 3” Square Acrylic Block, Watercolor Palette, Watercolor Brush No. 4, Canson XL WC Paper Pad

Marvy Le Plume II Markers: 45 Sepia, 49 Vermilion, 86 African Violet, 88 Terra Cotta

Other Products: VersaMarker Watermark Pen, SparkleNSprinkle Glow in the Dark Embossing Powder, Post-It Notes, 3M Blue Painters Tape, Heat Gun

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Hi Art Impressions Fans and welcome to watercolor weekend. I wanted to embrace the beauty that is Fall with this easy Autumn Church project. I shared it on Instagram when I spent the whole day water coloring...YAY me!

I started off by inking the sitting boy in Brownish Grey. I stamped him in the middle of the page. Just like all of our projects start, I pulled the color out of the lines. I added some Steel Blue to his jeans, Sepia to his hair and Pale Pink to his skin, all from my palette.

Then, I cut a mask and covered him to protect him while I stamped the rocks (Sitting Things set) he is sitting on. Using my positioner, I stamped the rocks underneath the boy (inked with Sepia and African Violet). I used my palette to add a blend of Sepia and African Violet to add color to the rocks.

Next, I stamped a branch from the Branches set. Using my fine tip of my Sepia marker I extended the base of the branch to create a tree. I added some details with Brown and Olive Brown from the palette.

For the church, I inked it with Sepia and stamped it in the top right corner. I pulled the color out of the lines and added some additional Sepia to the roof and African Violet to the building. Once it was dry I added some darker lines with the fine tip of my Sepia marker. The post it tape serves as a quick mask over the church so I could stamp the trees from the Churches set inked in Sepia.

The leaves were all created with the small foliage from the Foliage Set 2. I inked it in English Red, Orange, Brilliant Yellow and Olive Green. I stamped it in several areas with each color to create a random fall scene. Adding some to the ground gives the effect of falling leaves. This is a favorite technique of mine for Autumn.

Once the leaves were stamped where I wanted them, I added some of the small grasses around the tree, rocks and church. I also added some Olive Green sporadically around the middle of the scene. To finish the scene, I added a small amount of Prussian Blue to the sky.

I hope you like this quaint Autumn Scene and I hope you will join me and the rest of the AI watercolor guest design team! Happy Watercoloring!!

Art Impressions Stamps: 4051 WC Foliage Set 1, 4867 WC Foliage Set 2, 4964 WC Branches Set, 5054 WC Little Boys Set, 5055 WC Sitting Places Set, 5058 WC Church Set, Acrylic Block 5 Pack (Variety), 4774 Stamp Positioner, Watercolor Palette, Watercolor Tablet, Post-It Adhesive Roll, WC Brush NO. 4, 5063 Rectangle A2 Double Stitched Dies

Marvy Le Plume II Markers: 86 African Violet, 45 Sepia, 28 English Red, 43 Brilliant Yellow, 15 Olive Green, 7 Orange, 6 Brown, 17 Steel Blue, 40 Brownish Grey, 29 Prussian Blue, 47 Pale Pink

Other Supplies: Classic Crest Cover Solar White 8-1/2x11 110lb, Scor-Pal Scor-Buddy Mini Scoring Board, 9 by 7.5-Inch, Gina K Designs Heavyweight Cardstock- Fresh Asparagus, Connect Glue- 2 oz

Thanks, team! What fun techniques! Dot, we love how you mixed and matched different sets to create a treehouse! How unique! And Tricia K, your glow in the dark eyes in your spooky forest are just too cute, and sure to surprise your recipient! Tricia O, the way you created a larger autumn scene with the boy in the foreground and church in the background is simply lovely! Thank you for your beautiful creations this week. Makes us excited for the next Watercolor Weekend already!

Be sure to leave some comment love for the team, we love to hear what you think!

Happy stamping!