I appreciate that this is a longer video than I would normally create, so I have listed the different time slots below, so you can skip to the part that most interests you.
Talking about the inks - 0:01 to 3:05
Using the inks with stencils - 3:41 to 18:36
Adding finishing touches - idea 1 - 18:37 to 27:15
- idea 2 - 27:17 to 33:15
- idea 3 -33:30 to 36:47
Backgrounds ideas
Sharing some of the photos of the backgrounds I created in the video. I have mainly used Ecoline water colour paper but also experimented with other card stock too.
These were 2 of the backgrounds created in the video & where I also added some extra finishing touches (Idea 1)
The backgrounds below were also created in the video. The first background colour was created with the stencil & once dry, additional colours were placed on top using the same stencil.
Whilst the Ecoline Liquid Watercolour inks were still out, I couldn't resist but play some more, still using the same technique shown in my video.
This time the ink colours are less vibrant because of the additional water added. The first piece does not show as much stencil definition because the inks could spread further due to being on a wetter surface. The second background was taken by placing a further piece of Dolly Dimples Mixed Media Card on top; this shows the stencil design off beautifully.
Do we get the same effects using different stencils?
Grabbing a few different stencils, I simply had to carry on creating backgrounds using the same technique shown in my video withe Ecoline Watercolour inks. For the pieces below I used a Bee Crafty Inkables Big Ones stencil on to Pink Frog watercolour card . I adore how the backgrounds have come out. I think they would make cool Christmas cards due to the design & how the colours have merges/flowed.
For the backgrounds below, I used a TCW mask instead of a stencil. I also changed the colours I used inspired by the mask design. I'm in love with how they came out. I'm not sure why I did not take another print as I have done before. Instead I just took a print of the ink left on the mask.
Once the pieces were dry, I thought it would be cool to fill in the open petal areas. I used the same effect from Idea 1 in my video - adding water to the petal & then dropping magenta liquid watercolour to the design. Instead of using a paint brush, I used the pipette adding directly.
Don't forget the mop up pieces!
Sometimes the "mop up" pieces can create the most beautiful backgrounds too. They are also a great starting point for your art journals as they give you composition & colour. The 3 "mop up" pieces below were created in my video by just finding a way to clean my stencil.
Now this piece ... is very similar to the "mop up" piece above but I thought it would be cool to see what happened if I added lots of Ecoline Liquid Watercolour inks to it whilst it was still wet. How would it react? Would the colours merge? Could I create some beautiful blends?
Using the pipette from several of the colours, I just let the Ecoline Liquid Watercolour ink dribble down & do it's own thing. Fab, quick way to create a colourful background and even more of a bonus, as using up one of my mop up pieces too!
Card ideas
I've taken a few of the backgrounds and turned them in to simple cards because for once, I wanted the backgrounds to be the focus, not the stamped elements. We put all the effort in to our background designs & I think do not celebrate that enough at times.
I've die cut the sentiments in similar colours so that they became part of the background & that is the part of the card we still celebrate - as it were.
As finishing touches, I've used the same embellishments throughout from punched hearts & butterflies, vellum layers & a selection of different sequins.
I have several more videos in the pipe line - need editing - showing different ways to use Ecoline Liquid Watercolour inks & also Ecoline brush pens. I'm hoping, when all the videos are edited and uploaded to YouTube, I've covered lots of different crafting styles when using these versatile products.
Until next time,
Lou xxx
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