The Magic of Salt and Granulating Watercolor: 6 Cards.

 If you’ve never tried granulating Watercolor paints mixed with salt, then this technique will knock your socks off! 😄I used Daniel Smith Paints, plus Winsor and Newton Paynes Grey to create these 6 cards, then finished them with diecut greetings. They fit a standard notecard size envelope. I hope you give this a try. Have a marvellously creative weekend. Vicki x

Transparent Watercolor Leaves with Doodles.

Using more water in the second layer makes these leaves look transparent. 

A sepia marker gives a much softer accent than black, and ties in with the colour scheme.

Beginner friendly Watercolor Card. 

Have a marvellously creative day! Vicki 🌟🙂

 

Latest Art Haul, Swatching, and Make a Card!

 

Have a marvellously creative weekend! Vicki 🙂

This is the no line colouring technique I demonstrate in the video using Inktense pencils.

After I filmed the video, I used the Inktense pencils to draw lines directly into wet watercolour to create this fish painting.

Look at the vibrancy! This has now become my all -time favourite way to combine ink and watercolours. I added the gold and white lines with paint pens once the paint had dried.

2022 Christmas Craft Fair Ideas: Laminated Bookmarks and More!

It that time of year again, when it’s time to start getting ready for the Christmas Craft Fair. 

These laminated bookmarks are among my best sellers and cost just pennies to make. I also have some laminated craft sheets that are super easy to make. enjoy!

What are your best sellers? 

Have a marvellously creative day, Vicki 🙂🌟

 

2022 Christmas Baubles Watercolor Painting: Tips and Tricks.

 This watercolour painting was made using a small ceramic dish as a stamp to create the 3 circle shapes. 

I show you how to create easy dimension in each bauble by lifting out the colour using a simple tissue. Gently “kissing” each circle together creates beautiful bleeds. 

2022 Christmas Cards: Easy Masked Watercolor Trees.

No fail Watercolor technique, perfect for beginners. These trees were a breeze to paint ( I painted the whole 3 at once! ,) if you haven’t tried the Chux magic Eraser on your Watercolor yet, you’ll be amazed to see how easy it is to fix mistakes. I used my Daniel Smith paints for this, but budget watercolour paints would work too. 

Have a marvellously creative day! Vicki 🌟🎄🎅🏼🙂
 

2022 Christmas Craft Fair Ideas: Stamped Herb Bookmarks, and a Posy of Fresh Herbs!

I am stocking up on goodies to sell at this year’s Christmas Craft Fair. So far I have made masses of Christmas cards, and I think these cute herb bookmarks will be top sellers. 

I have a raided my herb garden for a sweet smelling herb bouquet, and I’ll show you how to make a posy of fresh herbs. 

The bookmarks can also be used as gift tags. The tassels came from Amazon , in a pack of 200! 

I will have bookmarks for days. LOL 

Have a marvellously creative day, Vicki 🎄🙂
 

2022 Christmas Cards: Glimmer Baubles With Gold!

These three cards have a beautiful sheen, thanks to the red glimmer paper, and gold foil diecuts.

I found the small ornament dies on Amazon, and paired them with the lovely detailed dies from Stampinup. I added adhesive paper to the small ornaments, so they wouldn’t cut all the way through, but give an embossed look, which makes them look metallic. The gold twine is by ValueCraft, which I found at the local dollar store.

Have a marvellously creative weekend!

Vicki 🎄🙂