Good morning! I'm here today with a fun new feature at Papertrey Ink... Simple to Spectacular!
Keep in mind that I am terrible at keeping things simple...sorry :(. I'm going to work on that! I chose to focus on the Doodlie-do stamp set and using it in three different ways/techniques, from simple to more complex.
My first card uses my supplies in a very basic way, simply stamping the images in ink, and adding a bit of color using Copics or colored pencils. I did add a bit of ink blending on my tag, but that step was done on all three cards...love the look of ink blending.
I used multiple colors of ink on my card base and then stamped my largest flower in True Black, adding a bit of color as well and then adhering it to my tag. Simple :).
I used the "Emboss-Resist" technique on my second card...it might be my favorite :). I love this technique, and adding a bit of water at the end to allow your colors to blend even takes it one step further.
I used watercolor cardstock to allow those beautiful colors to blend properly...this makes a big difference. I stamped each image in watermark ink and then coated them with white embossing powder. After the heat was applied and each image set, I sponged on ink and then spritzed my cardstock and watched the magic happen.
I added just a bit of shading with my Zig Clean Color Markers to my large flower and leaves. Really such a fun technique, and moderate in difficulty I think :).
On my last card, I used one of my most favorite techniques and definitely one of the more time-consuming..."Paper-Piecing". I have always loved carefully snipping out the tiniest of pieces and placing them in just the right spot to create a fun, patchwork look, such as on my large bloom here.
Paper-Piecing is a great way to use up your saved scraps and snippets, and really create something unique.
So from a simple technique to a more difficult/spectacular technique, here are three different approaches to the darling Doodlie-do stamp set for you to give a try.
More can be seen on the Papertrey Ink blog.
Thanks for visiting!
Melissa
A huge fan of your 'fabulous' creations wishes you wouldn't even consider working on the simple. All 3 cards are lovely, but looking closer at the 'fabulous', wouldn't want it any other way! Hugs, and a big thank you for not going 'simple'.
Posted by: Nancy Penir | February 28, 2018 at 05:26 AM
Each one of these is absolutely lovely Melissa! The detail, the soft color, and just the pure joy in each one makes them all SOOO pretty and I think I need to get my Doodlie Doo set out and play! Thank you for the wonderful inspiration!! :0)
Posted by: Marcia Hill | February 28, 2018 at 05:27 AM
Oh, Melissa. I'm in love with these cards! They are gorgeous and Doodlie Doo is one of my all time favorite PTI sets!!! I'll be CASing these in the near future. Just awesome!!
Posted by: Sue Rose | February 28, 2018 at 06:15 AM
All fabulous!
Posted by: Luanne Ford | February 28, 2018 at 06:23 AM
The colors are so beautiful - you are masterful in this, for sure. I loved the second one due entirely to the soft colors you achieved that were still so gorgeous. The other two cards are also beautiful - for different reasons but the softness of your second was like diving into a soft bed covered with an old worn but loved quilt.
Posted by: Mary W | February 28, 2018 at 06:48 AM
JUST GORGEOUS!!! I LOOOVE your water colored card, Melissa!!! JUST GORGEOUS!!! Another wonderful reminder, Spring is on it's way!!! ;)
Posted by: Becky Green | February 28, 2018 at 07:32 AM
Oh! My! Word!, these cards, as EVERYTHING you ever made, are just SO utterly gorgeous in every single way!! I absolutely adore your talents and please don’t do simple, what you do is just perfect in every single way...sigh...oh to be as talented as you! Tfs
Posted by: Rachel Jolley | February 28, 2018 at 10:45 AM
LOL that it's hard for you to do simple. My cards usually end up being clean and simple but I so aspire to make a Melissa card. I love the look of the Emboss Resist technique on watercolor paper. I will definitely be giving that a try.
Posted by: see mary stamp | February 28, 2018 at 07:16 PM
Beautiful work on
all the cards. Love
all the different
ways to achieve this
look.
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | February 28, 2018 at 08:09 PM
OH!!!!
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooo Gorgeous!!
Please keep doing your own way in making cards!!
always in LOVE whit what you make...(and in ah in oh about it..wished my brain worked the same as yours..in creating such gorgeous cards!!)
Posted by: Holly Saveur | March 01, 2018 at 04:31 AM
I just love them all so much, but that watercolored second one sure does capture the eye...and the heart! It's so swirly, dreamy, soft and sweet!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | March 02, 2018 at 02:00 PM