Good Saturday morning…today – (and tomorrow) we can say with excitement….
There is a MOUSE in the house!!!
Isn’t is amazing the scare you get when you see a “real mouse” scoot across a room. Trust me, it has happened to me and probably to you! I just think that this is one of the sweetest stamp sets. I invite you to take a good and hard look at the precious expressions on their faces! ADORABLE…
I bet that I can also look into my “Stampers Crystal Ball” and see that there are many of you that BREEZED right past this stamp set because the FEAR happened…
The fear of “I can’t watercolor”
Trust me….been there – done that and by all means I am not a pro at this but I will say that I have come to figure out some tips and tricks that make the whole darn process both rewarding and fun!
Let’s get into this card and I do hope that you will pop back tomorrow to see what is up my sleeve…I think that there will be some smiles!
Many people ask me….why don’t you use blender pens? Ready for the answer….
“I really do not know why I don’t”
I know that I need to give them a try as I know that there a ton of you out there that have amazing success so….I WILL try – when that “TIME” thing allows. I guess I feel like I have good success with the Aqua Painter so I guess you could say, I am a bit stuck as it is comfortable for me.
Years ago I was very mesmerized by the Aqua Painter – WHY? I was just amazed at how this simple “thing” with a brush on the end could produce amazing end results. I was super excited to give it a whirl and guess what – I DIDN’T LIKE IT….what???? – It did not work for me in MY eyes…my project and results were terrible. At this time, this is what I did with my Aqua Painter…
I used it to seal envelopes for a fundraiser/mailer!
Enjoy the photos that I have for you and I hope that these tips will help you.
- Practice, Practice….PRACTICE – This is the single best tip that I can give you. I invite you to think of it in this way. I simply cannot tell you how many times I threw up my hands and said, I CAN’T DO THIS….the truth is YOU CAN with practice 🙂
- Make sure you use an appropriate ink…I use out Black Archival Ink and since we have come out with this ink – this is what I use all the time when stampin’ with Black.
- Before you tackle a masterpiece, start small and work to a bigger project. Try something that is doable…so you can get that INSTANT SUCCESS.
- Do not put too much water in your Aqua Painter. I find that as you get determined to use this “thing” – you get squeeze happy ~ blob out water….and then there go those hands! (flying up in the air) 👿
- Have a piece of a paper towel ready to dap off excess and clean off your brush to pick up another color.
- When you do your practicing….play with the way you hold the aqua painter in your hand with different pressures…it takes time but once you get the feel, it is like riding a bike – you’ve GOT IT!
- If you go out of the black stamped image line – WHO CARES!?!? It is work of art and trust me, no one will ever say…what an ugly card!
See you tomorrow…you are going to smile (I think & hope) 🙂
Your card is simply gorgeous!! I love your watercoloring and how you’ve arranged your layers. I used to be intimidated by watercoloring and now I love it. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s post as I can’t see how it could get better than this. 🙂
Did you see my face in that crystal ball? Yes, I admit I am intimidated with the aqua painter….. Alright I can see I need to practice, especially if I could have the stellar results you have created here. This card is adorable!!!! Can’t wait to see tomorrow’s card too!!!
I have looked at this stamp set several times. You have convinced me that this mouse needs to come to my house. Love this card. Can’t wait to see what you do on Sunday!
YES, YES, YES…..it does need to come to your house! He is just the sweetest and his friends…ADORABLE!
What a sweet and fun card and stamp set. I love my Aqua painter too and have been using it often lately. Thanks for all the inspiration and look forward to tomorrow’s version.
There is no doubt about it….I am sure you are a PRO at it….your work is always a smile maker! Hope you are having a great weekend!
This is a really cute card, Susan. Thanks for your tips about watercoloring. I am attempting it more and more and finally becoming more comfortable. No Monet, but passable. Color does add a lot to a card. Interested to see how you could possibly step up this card. Have a super Saturday.
Dear Susan,I love your site today and everyday. Yes I have had some of those uninvited mice in my house over the years. I do not like them, I do love your little mouse today.Your coloring is so adorable. I appreciate all the tips on water coloring. I can not even begin to figure out how you can top this cute card tomorrow. ???Have a great day,Ellen Hinds
Hi Ellen….darn those “real” mice get you every time but this little guy is welcomed any day! Hugs!
YEAH for you!!!! I am so glad that you are having success with the water-coloring….it is easier and easier the more you practice! Always remember, it is from your heart….not Hallmark!
Cutie patootie! Even if you don’t want to use the aqua painter you could easily just use markers if you have the appropriate mouse looking color or even a colored pencil. I could see the mouse done in a colored pencil and then use bright festive markers for his adorable sweater or even piece it with a sweatery looking paper. Of course the ornament and greenery could be done with a marker. For the card I love the off set piece of crumb cake. Then that twine looks so good at the bottom too. At first glance I wondered if it was a strip of paper or ribbon but nope – fun baker’s twine. Just plain ol’ fun however you color this!
You are soooooo right! There are many, many ways for you to color this guy! I should invest in a good set of colored pencils! I gave the “peeps” some for Easter with some fun “Adult Style” coloring books…..I am not the best in coloring with the markers straight on…..I think I am too heavy handed! Hugs my friend!
Cuteness to the tens! Love what you did with the twine. Mr. Mouse is adorable but wait….he needs a name like the moose! Perhaps Marvin, Micah or Murray. Or could it be a Molly. Come on Chris R…..you’re good at this.
Pressure is on! I like Murray but Martin (Marty) or Marvin are good. Moe? To me it looks like a male any way. I need to think some more.
You see Chris…you have a fan club, we all know how darn cleaver you are!
Chris R…under pressure????? I can see the steam rising!!!! While you are at it – find names for the others!
You know me, I am all fro naming the animals! SO glad that you liked the twine….I kinda “winged it” – but it works!
LOVE your card,that little mouse is adorable! Thanks for the tips on the aqua blender .
So happy that you like Mr. Mouse! He is a cutie-pie!!! The Aqua Blender is a great tool – hopefully you love it!