- 11
- Feb
Sorry I skipped this weekend! We were just doing family stuff and my Dad offered to babysit so we actually went on a date!
Alrighty, this is one that has been asked for several times. I watercolor in a pretty simple way, so I hope this helps! I don’t use anything fancy, just reinkers and a waterbrush. I know I have mentioned this several times before, but I love the Niji Waterbrush. I use the Sm 9mm one. I got mine on ebay, but that seller isn’t there anymore. You can also fine them <here>. And here’s how I get started!
I prefer the Palette Noir ink pad for stamping my images when I am going to watercolor (actually, I use this black for darn near everything). I used to use the Stampin’ Up Basic Black, but it tends to run when you use a waterbrush on it. And - let’s be honest - it’s not black! It looks kinda purple when you stamp it.
Then when I watercolor - I start by opening my ink pad and dropping a few drops of reinker in the lid. This is very useful because you can store the ink pad with the ink in the lid. The ink stays there - it doesn’t dry or anything. You can re-use it whenever you want.
From there, I just dip my waterbrush in the reinker. Usually I test it on my scratch paper to make sure it is the shade I want (you can dip in center for more concentrated color and more towards the edges for less color).
Then just color in your image! I don’t have any real tips on that part. Sometimes I start by outlining the image (when my reinker has the most concentrated color on it) but I didn’t do that this time.
And that’s it!
And here is my card using the image:
supplies: Baskets of Happiness by GinaK Designs; A Muse notecard; white and pretty in pink cardstock; palette ink; close to cocoa, pretty in pink, wild wasabi, rose red and apricot appeal reinkers; niji waterbrush; nestabilities classic circles; dimensionals; pink taffeta; soft sky ink and sponge.
Gina K released NEW stamps tonight! If you missed out on the release party, you can check out the thread <here> to see the fantastic samples the Design Team came up with. You can find her new releases <here> - and she has even debuted a new line of accessories called Bling & Dazzle - what girl doesn’t like the sound of that?!?!
February 11th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Thanks for sharing your techinque for watercoloring. I can’t justify the Copics because of the cost, but this works just as well for me! I love how your card turned out! This is a beautiful little stamp with endless possibilities for colors. I was watching the Grammys last night and missed out on the release party, but thanks for the thread so I can see what I missed:)
February 11th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
Thanks for sharing this technique. I haven’t yet tried it and after seeing your beautiful card I am going to have to give it a try.
February 11th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
Simply beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing!
February 11th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Your site is wonderful…
February 11th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Emily, can I be you?! You make everything look so professional! Thanks for yet another inspiring idea
One of these days I’ll get to the PO to send of something I have for you that I meant to send around Christmas time - just a little thanks for all the great ideas!!!!
February 12th, 2008 at 3:42 am
Emily, I have to post to say: many, many thanks. I’ve been looking at the waterbrushes at the craft store, wondering how you used ‘em. Your tutorial gives a great view of how that’s done.
But then all of your tutorials are great. I posted at my blog tonight my take on the Target mailboxes. And I owe a HUGE thanks to you for demonstrating how easily they could be decorated. http://margaelinks.blogspot.com/2008/02/valentines-fun.html
Again, many, many thanks.
February 12th, 2008 at 9:22 am
I struggle with my comments on your blog because I have difficulty seeing what I’m typing with this white letters - so forgive any typos please.
I appreciate your letting us know the tools you use. I wondered about thsi watercolor brush since my SU ones have seen better days. Thanks!
February 12th, 2008 at 10:18 am
awesome card! great tip
February 12th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
Emily~
What gorgeous watercoloring. ilike your idea of putting the re-inkers in the lid. I have all the re-inkers and seldom use them..and I watercolor all the time with the acquapainter…I used to press the lid to the top..but the re-inkers are much more efficient. Thanks for the tutorial. Chris
February 12th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Emily~
A beautiful card, as always! I love to watercolor; thanks for your tips!
February 12th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
Emily, I LOVE that card. So simple and pretty, with a subtle punch
February 13th, 2008 at 1:20 am
Great tutorial… and I just love the card… the colors are so beautiful! TFS!
February 13th, 2008 at 3:49 am
That is a BEAUTIFUL card! Love the technique AND the pictures. You are so dang talented!!!
February 13th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Thank You so much for this tutorial!!! With practise,maybe one day I’ll be half as good as you,a girl has a right to dream!!! Beautiful card!!
February 15th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
Oh Emily…beautiful job! You always make the most beautiful projects though. WAY TO GO! Keep up the excellent work! Hugs to you! Ash~
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July 21st, 2008 at 3:35 am
[...] The first was done with SU reinkers and a niji waterbrush. This has long been my preferred method. My tutorial on this is {here}. [...]
November 3rd, 2008 at 9:21 am
very cool. A friend sent me a bunch of re-inkers and I didn’t know what to do with them. Now I know