When my Sunday Stampers meet later this month we will be using the new Pigment Sprinkles from the Annual Catalog on one of the cards we will be making.
What are Pigment Sprinkles you ask? they are watercolor pigment crystals. Mix them with water to make backgrounds and washes and other watercolor techniques. The package includes one each of six colors:
- Bermuda Bay
- Daffodil Delight
- Granny Apple Green
- Gorgeous Grape
- Mango Melody
- Melon Mambo
While working on my card for class I created a few different backgrounds using both Watercolor Paper and Shimmery White card stock. To create the backgrounds, I sprinkles different colors on both watercolor & shimmery white card stock then lightly spritzed with water, letting the paper dry naturally. I did dab up some excess water to prevent pooling on the paper.
After looking at the pieces I decided on the cards I’m sharing with you today. First is a fall themed card using the smaller leaf from the Seasonal Layers Dies, Shimmery White card stock was used for the leaf’s. To make this card, I started with 2 circles from the Layering Circle Dies to create a form to layer the leaf’s on. Some of the leaf’s are adhered with liquid glue, others with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, the entire wreath is adhered with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. Night Before Christmas Designer Paper was used for the mat and the bow is from the Come Gather Ribbon Combo Pack.
This card is using Watercolor paper and the Well Written Dies. For added depth, happy birthday is two layers – Grapefruit Grove on Blackberry Bliss, the color used for the card base. One thing I learned when making these backgrounds, look through your card stock you just might surprise yourself on what colors look good since the Pigment Sprinkles mix together.
Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hope this project has inspired you to try paper crafting. Have a great day – Craft On!
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