Your response to my "watercolor roses" post last week was overwhelming, and as promised, here are the instructions and a VIDEO TUTORIAL for you! :)
This technique originated with Crystal French from Denver, and was demo'd at the Stampin' Up! Seattle Regional Seminar by Connie Ingram. Then Sandi MacIver shared the directions on a yahoo group... so I hope I've got this reasonably close to what Crystal had in mind... since I never saw the demo ... it's like playing the 'telephone game' and hoping you got it reasonably correct after the info passed through a few people :)
This is the 6x6 page my students will make in class this week in my Technique Book class:
Here are 2 other cards I made using this technique:
Instructions - see Video for more details:
- stamp rose image (from Fifth Avenue Floral Set) on Shimmery White cardstock using White Craft Ink
- heat emboss with Clear Embossing Powder and the heat tool
- generously spritz entire embossed image with water in a spray bottle - spray until there are puddles of water, not just wet paper
- use an Aquapainter to dip into drops of classic reinker and just "touch" the tip of the Aquapainter/ink to each section of the rose - ink flows inside each section (because of the embossing) but will also blend nicely when you touch more than one color to a section
- use 2 or 3 coordinating reinker colors in any combo you wish (classic ink)
- I used: Pretty in Pink, Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose, Cameo Coral and Summer Sun on the above samples
- clean Aquapainter tip in between applying each color
- let dry, cut out image and mount to card or project. They took approx. 20 to 30 minutes to dry - will vary by climate/weather.
- I used flowers from my garden for color inspiration - also check photos on google or any rose garden for color inspiration
Video Tutorial:
Now go have fun making your own beautiful roses!!!
Oh wow, Patty! You made this look so easy! Thank you for sharing this on your blog. I can't wait to try this myself.
Posted by: Torie Gotaas | April 26, 2009 at 09:38 AM
Patty,
Your watercolored roses are EXQUISITE!! I visit your blog regularly and always enjoy your creativity!
Nancy Ferb
Demo in IL
Posted by: Nancy Ferb | April 26, 2009 at 09:40 AM
I can't thank you enough for doing this video!! I'm going to try one right now!!
Posted by: Claire | April 26, 2009 at 09:47 AM
You rock, Patty, for letting us see this earlier than planned! I can't wait to try it as the results are absolutely stunning!
Posted by: Cheryl Wilcox | April 26, 2009 at 10:40 AM
WOW! Great flowers and awesome tutorial. TFS!
Posted by: Joni H | April 26, 2009 at 11:01 AM
Patty, thanks so much for sharing this... I saw your samples the other day and could not wait to learn how to do this technique! Now I can't wait to play!! : ) You are so generous to share all of these ideas with all of us out here in cyberland!
Posted by: Bev Ennis | April 26, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Patty, thank u so much for the great video & written tutorials for the roses. It is stunning & u made it seem so easy. I can't wait to try it!
Posted by: Marlene | April 26, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Absolutely beautiful Patty! Thank you so much for putting this video together!
Posted by: Julie Semones | April 26, 2009 at 01:01 PM
Thanks so much, Patty! This is a beautiful technique!
Posted by: Lisa Brown | April 26, 2009 at 02:17 PM
Wow - this is SO gorgeous! This set is amazingly versatile. Great job on the video - you make it look easy. I will be trying this one out very soon.
Posted by: Wendy K | April 26, 2009 at 02:58 PM
Thank you for sharing *your* technique. The colors are truly amzing.
Posted by: Sue | April 26, 2009 at 03:06 PM
Wow!! Very striking! Thanks for taking the time to do a video tutorial on this project.
Posted by: Lori Burkitt | April 26, 2009 at 03:17 PM
Ditto what everyone else says, this is the best video!! I have been wanting to try this and now I know what I will be doing tomorrow!! Thanks so much :-)
Barb
Posted by: Barb Mullikin | April 26, 2009 at 04:33 PM
This is a great tutorial Patty. I love the paper you ended up mounting the rose onto.
Posted by: Janis Miller | April 26, 2009 at 04:46 PM
This is just beautiful! I'm new to stamping and card making and do not have embossing powder or heat tool. Do you think there would be a way to do this with only ink? Have a blessed day!!! Audrey
Posted by: Audrey | April 26, 2009 at 07:36 PM
Patty, thanks so much for sharing this tutorial! You make it look so easy (and wonderful.) Melissa
Posted by: Melissa | April 26, 2009 at 09:24 PM
Patty.....all I can say is WOWZA !!!!!!!!!! I made my flowers on the weekend and I can hardly wait to share the finished project with you !! If all goes well it will be completed today or tomorrow at the latest !!!
Thanks again.....you ARE the best !!!!
Posted by: Corinne (aka Roxy) Somerville | April 27, 2009 at 03:30 AM
Wow! Are those roses gorgeous!
Posted by: lisa808 | April 27, 2009 at 06:41 AM
Patty thanks for doing this, It looks so good,thanks again for sharing, now i can go play
Eileen
Posted by: Eileen McClean | April 27, 2009 at 06:52 AM
Thanks so much for the tutorial Patty...a picture is always worth 1000 words.
Posted by: Barbara V | April 27, 2009 at 07:04 AM
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I can't wait to show my ladies.
Posted by: Neppie | April 27, 2009 at 07:05 AM
Patty,
Just beautiful. You make me try things I would never ever try.
Lyn
Posted by: Lyn | April 27, 2009 at 07:18 AM
Patty, Your flowers are so BEAUTIFUL.I love the way you colored these. Thanks for sharing all your GORGEOUS Flowers.
Posted by: Melinda | April 27, 2009 at 07:20 AM
Patty, your examples and tutorial are just phenomenal. Thank you so much for sharing this. Can't wait to try. Definitely will be a hit in my clubs!! Fantastic. You're the best!
Posted by: Diane Noble | April 27, 2009 at 07:37 AM
Patty, These are gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing how you made them!
Posted by: Michelle VanWiggeren | April 27, 2009 at 08:59 AM