GIU Day 4: TRY SOMETHING NEW

Welcome back Shannonites. I am pumped to TRY SOMETHING NEW today. Johnny Karate usually tries new things, like vegetables, but I wasn't willing to try a new food.  Instead I watched a  few videos on Youtube to come up with a new idea, and I really liked this video. Sometimes you just need a little inspiration to get you to try a new technique.

Here is my take.

My first step was to  emboss a piece of watercolor paper about 3/4 of the way down.  I used a paisley folder from Darice and a piece of 5"X 3.5" Canson watercolor paper. Note my ridiculously old Sizzix that I totally stole from my mom about 3 years ago.  It still works though!

Next I used about three colors of watercolor that were in my palette: two different blues and one purple. To start I wet the entire area so the watercolor I used would spread. I did more vibrant colors toward the top and faded them out using more water toward the bottom.

I then added some shimmery splatters using this metallic purple watercolor paint and this loose brush.  I think the splatters just add a little more texture and interest to this card.

Next I added a sentiment with Versafine ink in onyx black.  I used my MISTI to line up the sentiment exactly where I wanted it.  The MISTI has made my life so much easier; I must recommend every stamper get a stamping platform.

Also in the vein of trying something new, I used a kit I had not inked up yet. I have no idea how I waited this long to test her out, but how amazing is this planner girl?!?  Angie Blom really knows how to design a beautiful stamp. I water colored her with similar colors I used in the background.  Later, I fussy cut the image and popped her with pop dots.

For my final steps, I matted the background on some navy blue card-stock, tied some pale blue embroidery floss around the bottom, taping it in the back.  I added the popped image and then used double sided tape to attach my background to the purple card base.  

I hope with this project, I've inspired you to try something new.  Use Unity Design Team videos, Youtube, Instagram or Pinterest, and don't be afraid to try a different technique.  You'll never know how amazing you can be unless you get out of your comfort zone!

You can follow me on Instagram @shannon.edwards where I post all my little projects during the week.

Kits Used: 

Planner Girl: Loving Life

Abundant Blessings

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