Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Let's Get Hopping - Favorite Technique


You have just hopped over from the sweet and talented Nina McMillan. I always love her projects!!

In case you're starting here, the theme for this month's hop is My Favorite Technique. I have to say... my favorite technique has always been - and will always be heat embossing - it's the reason I fell in love with cardmaking. But... it's hard to show just how amazing it is to have a raised image on a piece of paper when looking at a picture on a computer (or phone), so I decided to go with my second favorite: watercoloring. Why is watercoloring my favorite? Because it is SO relaxing! You know me... I love quick and easy cards, but when I actually have time to sit down and do something "not so quick," I turn to watercoloring. In fact, I decided to take the time to make two cards using two different watercoloring techniques - just watercoloring and (new-to-me) no-line watercoloring.

What's the difference? Just look!


The above card is watercolored. I stamped the outline with Soft Suede and used ink and an aqua painter on shimmery white cardstock - which is nice and heavy and can withstand water saturation. The Designer Series Paper is from Garden Impressions. I think it adds such a nice touch behind the watercolored truck. Who knew such a beautiful paper could be used on a handsome card? (wink)


This card uses the same tools, colors, and technique... except you may notice the colors look a bit more muddled or muted. This is because the line disappears when it's watercolored - hence the name no-line watercoloring. To achieve this effect, just stamp off your outline image twice before stamping on your shimmery white cardstock.

Pretty cool, right? I love that they are SO different! And of course, I had to change each slightly and chose different ribbons for each card. I also decided to not have a greeting... it's not often I design a masculine card, so I wanted to be able to add a sentiment for a specific occasion - when it happens.

Which version do you like best? Leave me a comment and let me know.

Thanks for stopping by! Now hop on over to my creative friend Tracy Bish and see what she's created with her favorite technique.

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11 comments:

  1. Love thatgyruck Diana! Beautiful job on your watercoloring!

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    1. Supposed to say “that truck!” Sorry!

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    2. I read "truck!" LOL! Thank you, Nina! I appreciate it. :)

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  2. Beautiful watercolouring Diana. So glad you have joined us again this month

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    1. Thank you, Tan! It's always fun to hop with you talented ladies!

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  3. What a difference the no line water colouring makes, both are fantastic cards Diana.

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    1. Thank you, Tracy! I wasn't sure if I would like the no-line coloring, but it is such a different look, I really do like it!

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  4. Thanks for Sharing. I am so going to try the no line water colouring.
    Love both of the cards Diana

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    1. Thank you, Teresa! I would love to see what you come up with! :)

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  5. I love them both! Such fun colouring projects Diana. I find no line watercolouring really challenging - a skill to work on.

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    1. Thank you, Jennifer! I find it challenging, too. I wasn't sure if I would like it, but decided it IS so different, it is fun to do! I hope to do more and see how my watercoloring progresses. :)

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