Valentines With Watercolors.

Today on the Canvas Corp Blog you will find a variety of watercolor Valentines card ideas. Be sure to stop by and see all the wonderful samples. Create your own and post it on the Tattered Angels Facebook page or on Instagram and tag us!

The Creative Studio

 Rather than a mixed media or layered paper approach, I went directly to painting. I've been practicing my drawing skills and am pleased with how this beauty turned out!

 The purple and green of her tail and hair are Tattered Angels Chalkboard Mist:Clover and Amethyst. The ocean is Tattered Angels Chalkboard Mist:Boogie Board and Blue Ribbon. The ocean didn't turn out quite like I had planned. Watch for more projects as I perfect my water technique!

The words are hand-lettered using a paint brush and Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist:Mardi Gras. To give the card a splash of valentine shine I matted it with gold foiled paper from Rinea.

Supplies:

Tattered Angels Chalkboard - Clover, Amethyst, Boogie Board and Blue Ribbon

Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist - MardiGras, Vintage Pink, Tattered Leather and Sand

Recollections - Cardstock

Rinea - Foiled Paper Gold

Craft On!

~charity hotrum~

How To Make a Colorful and Delightful Batmass Party

Today I want to show you how to make a colorful and delightful Batmass Party. If you follow me at all on Facebook you know that I am 100% Bat-Crazy! I think these winged, furry, fruit and insect eaters are amazing. When Gerda Steiner Designs came out with their Bats Clear Stamp Set I knew I HAD to have them. Aren't they too cute for words with their little Christmas hats and goofy smiles?

~ Merry Batmass ~

  Gerda Steiner Designs also has delightful Digi-stamps and printables. I downloaded the free Christmas Tree and a couple of cute little mice and of course the Christmas Hats. Stop by the Shop or Facebook page to see what is available today!

My tiny glass house looks like a cathedral with a soaring roof and arched windows. I decided to run with that theme and turned it into a battery operated candle holder. I also spelled my title with the church idea in mind. If you look closely you can see the glow behind the tree!

Directions:

Step 1:Prep vellum for printer.
I used the Perfect Crafting Pouch from ScraPerfect to dust the vellum so the ink would set without smears.

Step 2:Prep vellum for painting. 
After printing my digi stamps I dusted the back of the vellum to prep for watercolors.

Step 3:Paint printed design from the back.
 Painting the vellum from the back of the design mutes the colors and adds to the glow of the candle design. The watercolors left the vellum rather warped. I cut out the tree and wrapped it around a paper towel tube to reform.

 Step 4:Stamp and cut Batmass Angels.
My Batmass Angels were super easy to make. I used white pigment ink and Rinea Foiled Paper in Ebony Starstruck. The bats cut out perfectly with the matching Bat Dies from Gerda Steiner Designs.

Step 5:Clean glass house.
My tiny conservatory is a thrifted item and it was FILTHY!

 I used the Best Cleaner Ever from ScraPerfect to remove the sticker and tape residue marring the glass.

 Step 6:Polish glass house.
After I washed it up I cleaned the fingerprints and water spots using the Perfect Cleaning Cloth. My little glass house looked brand new!

 Step 7:Add presents and party guests.
I had printed out and colored or painted the advent calendar several times. I used my extras for these cuties in the back. I fussy cut them and used foam tape to adhere them to the glass. The cookie mouse and balloon mouse are thrilled to be in on the party!

 Step 8:Cut and attach title, bats, and hats.
I used Emerald Starstruck Foiled Paper from Rinea and a Gothic alphabet die for the title. The Christmas Hats are printed on white cardstock with a bit of  Ruby Starstruck Foiled Paper pieced in the middle.

 Step 9:Attach tree to battery candles, add bling.
The tree needed a bit of sparkle to it. I used Embellie Gellie to pick up tiny star shaped gems for my tree. This wheel of gems is a Hot Buy for a limited time at ScraPerfect.

 One dot of Best Glue Ever holds the bling to the tree.

The tree is taped around two battery operated candles that give the tree support and shape.

 Step 10:Turn candles on and position tree in center of glass house.
The Batmass Angels are so excited to have the kids over for a Christmas Party! I hope you have enjoyed this little piece of fantasy and will stop by the linked shops for crafting supplies.

Supplies:

Cardstock:Recollections
Vellum, Watercolors:CTMH

Digi and Clear Stamps:Gerda Steiner Designs

Foiled Paper:Rinea

Glue, Cleaner, and Accessories:ScraPerfect

Scrap On!

~charity~

How To Make An Attractive MerCard With Vibrant Colors

This attractive MerCard is painted with vibrant watercolors . The hand-drawn detail is enhanced by a touch of glitter.  This is just the thing for that special water sprite in you life that needs a pick-me-up.

~ Mermaizing ~

Directions:

Step 1: Cut a piece of watercolor paper to 4x6".  Draw a mermaid tail. 

My first try, as you can see, was quite wobbly. No worries. With an eraser that all changed.

 Step 2: Paint scales on tail with watercolors. 

A stencil helps separate colors, but dots can be painted for a similar effect.

 Step 3: Use Best Glue Ever to trace the lines between the scales. Dust card with glitter.

Step 4: Add sentiment to the card front.
I hand lettered mine with water colors. If you aren't so sure of your handwriting use stamps or Tiny Type.

Step 5: Punch corners with decorative punch.
Step 6: Attach Card Front to 6.5"x 4.5" card base.
I used thin strips of Best Glue Ever. As you can see, no warping of the cardstock!

This hand made card is as much a work of art as it is a paper craft. Don't stress about getting the colors or lines exact. Just enjoy the process.

Stop by the ScraPerfect Blog for more ideas!
Supplies:
Watercolor Paper:Artist's Loft
Cardstock:DCWV
Watercolors:Close To My Heart
Corner Punch:Kreaxions
Glitter:Martha Stewart
Glue:ScraPerfect

Scrap On!

~charity~