When Penny Black produced the stamp Ode to Christmas I thought it was lovely and had to have it. However I've only used it a couple of times as I found it just very difficult to get a good image.
But I decided to try again for the CAS Christmas Challenge that is asking for Christmas birds. I coloured the stamp with SU markers using my Misti. I'm still not very happy with it and suspect that it won't get used again.
I love this stamp Sue (don't have it but love it!). I am no expert but a do you mist your stamp once you've markers and apply each colour separately? Sometimes I think it is a lot of trial and error as some stamps need different things!Anyway, your card looks fine to me!
ReplyDeleteA really lovely CAS creation and a great image, loved the layered idea.
ReplyDeleteKath x
I think it's a beautiful CAS image, direct to stamp marking needs a little moisture either by breathing on the stamp before you stamp or misting as VIV mentioned. Misting gives a looser watercolour look. Still love the look of the image and thanks for joining us at CAS Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI see what you mean, but the splotchy image gives it a cool organic look. Great CAS design, too. Thank you for joining us at CAS Christmas.
ReplyDeleteLovely colors used here - the image is a little undefined - maybe using the suggestions above - or just stamping it with ink? I love the colors that you used here and thank you for sharing with us at CAS Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI love the colours you've used for this pretty bird and branch image, Sue! Hope you try with a different technique and it turns out better to your liking. Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up!
ReplyDeleteI have this pretty stamp and love it. Haven't tried to colour it tho! I just stamp it in black and use something else on the card for colour!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sarn xxx