Hey there! Welcome to another Art Impressions Watercolor Weekend! Today I am sharing my “Enjoy The Day” spring wreath. This is really an easy project to make. I love how you can use any stamps you have on hand. I used five stamps. I would love to see your watercolor wreaths.
project DETAILS
Step 1: Start off by lightly tracing around a circle die. This can be any size you like based on how big you want your wreath to be. Make sure you leave space around the circle for your leaves and flowers.
Step 2 : I chose a larger branch from the 4964 – WC Branches Set and inked it up with 969-Chocolate. I stamped it along the circle, trying to keep the largest part of the branch on the traced circle. I stamped it a couple of times, then re-inked it. You don’t need to add any water to the branches, they are more of an accent stamp.
Step 3: I inked up the leaves from the 4605 – Spring Basket with 177-Dark Jade. You can use either one. I inked it up and stamped it several times on each branch. I added water to each of the leaves. The water may cause the color from the leaves to mix with the brown from the Branches but this is OK, unless you don’t like that. I actually think it creates more interest and depth.
Step 4: I inked up the flower from the 4604 – Chest of Flowers with 443- Turquoise and stamped it around the wreath. I added water to each bloom. Next, I inked up the small dots flower from the 5009 – WC Mini Flower Set inked with 725 – Rhodamine Red and stamped them alongside the flowers. I added water to the blooms and then stamped them again using 606 – Violet.
Step 5: Using my MISTI, I inked the Enjoy The Day sentiment with the Rhodamine Red and Violet. I re-inked and double stamped it. I carefully added a small amount of water using a #1 paintbrush. Lastly, I signed and dated it.
Card Details
I cut the piece down to 3 1/2 x 5 inches. I cut a Gina K Designs Turquoise Sea mat to 3 3/4 x 5 1/4 and adhered the watercolor piece to the mat.
Next, I ran a piece of Neenah card stock through my Big Shot using a Anna Griffin cuttlebug embossing folder called Poppy. I adhered this my card base.
I then cut out the 3 banners using Gina K Designs card stock (plum punch, warm cocoa, wild wisteria) using the Flag Double Stitched Dies. I adhered these in the middle of the card.
I added some foam tape to the matted watercolor piece and added it to the right side of the card.
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Very pretty
I always enjoy your unique take on using some of the AI images. Your wreath is beautiful.
Such a delicate feel to this! Lovely, Tricia :o)
Very delicate and pretty. I’ve done the Valentines Heart before so now can try this one. Thanks for the idea.