Beautiful Moments stepped up

Here are the details for the second project this week using a stamp set called Beautiful Moments.

These beautiful line art images are perfect for watercolour techniques.

Here is my project.

To create the Beautiful Moments card

21 cm x 14.5 cm ww thick scored at 10.5 cm

13 xm x 9 xm Highland Heather

12 cm x 8 cm watercolour paper

To create the water colour panel

Use the Stitched Rectangle dies to cut a panel from Highland Heather and another from thick ww.

Stamp the images with Stazon ink.  I used an Aqua Painter and some Pool Party ink to add colour around the main image - you can just about see it below.

Next add a wash of Pear Pizzazz ink and some flicks of colour to the stems and grasses.  Once this layer of colour was dry I added a darker line along the top edge to add a little extra definition.

I coloured the dress with Highland Heather going back to add more colour to some areas once the first layer was dry.  

I added tiny dabs of Night Of Navy to the flowers.

Petal Pink is the perfect colour for skin and, I used Soft Suede for the hair.  I added additional colour once the first layer was dry and intentionally left small areas uncoloured to act as highlights.  I used tiny dabs of Calypso Coral to add colour to the butterflies.

To assemble the Beautiful Moments Card
I used dimensionals to adhere the layers to the card.  I decided not to add a sentiment - I will keep it until I need it!

I also decorated the inside of the card.  Not sure why I did not add some colour here but I can always revisit!

Here is the completed card and envelope.

I had a lot of fun choosing colours for this project - so many options.  I also decided to create a similar version (using the same colours) with the Stampin' Blends.  You will be able to see this alternative project when I hop with Stampers Showcase next week.  Here is a sneaky peak!

I will be back at the weekend taking part in a blog hop using a favourite set I have not used for a while called Free As A Bird.

Stay safe and well, happy crafting!

Susan xx

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