Online Watercolor Class - Day 4 (cont)

Here is the 2nd card I created for my homework for day 4 of class.

This card uses Gelatos and water direct to stamp.

I definitely see a lot of these kind of cards in my future.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. 

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

Online Watercolor Class Day 4

I am working away on my homework for my Online Watercolor class and this morning I worked on Day 4.

This card was created using distress markers and water.

I must admit I love how it turned out. 

I took this photo with my phone didn't know it would turn out so nice.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. 

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

Online Card Class ~ Epic Fail Day

Today once again I created a couple of cards from my Online Watercolor class and both cards sadly did not turn out like I wanted.

First up is a card I created from day two called watercolor and masking.

My first sample I did the watercolor turned out beautifully. I had the colors as Pink, Orange and then Purple. I like that combo better but when I rubbed the liquid frisket off the stamped image came off as well.

So I created the card you see below. First I reversed the colors and don't like it as much and I should have done it less even and did it a little bit more uneven. I was going to throw it out like the others but decided to share it anyways.

The Next card is from Day 3 and we were supposed to use ink pads and create a watercolor effect by spraying with water. Well I tried my hero arts inks and my papertrey inks and neither of them gave me a watercolor effect.

So because I had the supplies out I decided to just copy the teachers layout and create a non-watercolor card until I could get to the store and buy some Memento ink pads to try this again.

Hopefully, I will be back tomorrow or Saturday with a revised card doing the watercolor treatment.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. 

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

Jewel - Art Impressions

I am up on the Art Impressions blog today and I am sharing a quick card that I created using one of my newest additions to my stamp collection.

Meet Jewel from the Golden Oldies collection!

(copics used: YR12, YR18, E11, E15, TO, T2, N1, YR04, YR07, YR09, Y11, Y15, Y19, YG03,

 YG05, YG07, YG09, YG11, V04, V17, R85)

I have to admit I absolutely love her and those purple tennis shoes.

Thanks for stopping by and until next time Happy Crafting!

Copic Sketch Markers

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

*ZIG Wink of Stella GLITTER CLEAR Brush Tip Marker 025320

Jewel

*Crate Paper CLOSE KNIT 6 x 6 Paper Pad 683329

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OCC Watercolor ~ Day two

Just a quick card to share what I created in class from day two.

This one was created using watercolor pencils for the background and splatter.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. 

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

OCC Watercolor Day 1 (two cards cont)

I did a couple more cards for day 1 using the same technique as my card yesterday only changing the colors and the embellishment.

I must admit at first I wasn't sure about the purple and red but after looking at it more and more I really like it. I sewed on the hello for a little different texture on my card.

My next card I must admit that I had a heck of a time getting it to work and threw out the first 2 attempts at watercolors and stencils.

In the end I was pretty pleased with the outcome. 

I love the tag and the way Jennifer showed us how to tie it onto our card.

I will be back with a card from day two.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. 

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

OCC Watercolor Day 1

I am taking the Online Watercolor class and today is day one.

I have lots to learn based on this my first card.

Hoping I learn to soften up my colors a little bit more as they seem really dark compared to what the teachers card looked like.

Looking forward to day 2 tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. 

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

The Grillfather ~ Ai Heroes launch

Today the Art Impressions Design Team is launching a new stamp line called Father's Day Heroes!

For my card I used The GrillFather! 

(copics used: E00, E11, E23, E25, N1, W1, YR04, YR16, YR18)

This card will be going to my sons God-Father who just happens to be a master at grilling and just happens to own 3 very large grills. I don't remember what they all do, but he did inform me that he needed them and they all do different things.

You still have time to join our current challenge which is anything goes masculine.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: The Grillfather 4375 (Art Impressions)

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Copic Markers

Paper: Solar White (Neenah), Rough & Tumble (Carta Bella)

Other Supplies: DIY Shop Cork Stars (American Crafts), Tracing Wheel

The Lawn Ranger

Thursday and that means I am up on the Art Impressions blog. 

Today I am using a fun image called The Lawn Ranger. Just makes me giggle when I say that.

(Copics used: E000, E00, E02, R20, R30, E23, C3, C5, BG15, BG53, Y11, 

Y15, Y19, YG05, YG17, YG23, B93, B95)

I used the sentiment that also comes in the set on my card, but you could use a different sentiment and change this into a Father's Day card.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy stamping!

Copic Sketch Markers

The Lawn Ranger Set (Sku#4102) Ai People

*Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SUPER SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE Paper Pack 25 Sheets

*Studio Calico STARS Essentials Cork Shapes 332111

"SENIOR-ita" Wanda

Sharing a card I made today using a new stamp that I picked up this past weekend while picking up my stuff from the garage sale.

It was love at first sight.

Meet "SENIOR-ita" Wanda by Stampingbella!

I used a sketch by FMS but of course I am too late.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. 

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

It's not easy ~ STS19

And we are back with a new sketch!

Meet Seize the Sketch 19 designed for us by Jessi!

This was such a fun sketch to play with and having just received a big shipment of stamps from Art Impressions, of course I had to use one.

Yep, that is exactly how I look when I go up to the cabin with my girlfriends and we spend the day floating on the river!

Don't you just love Sally Swimmer?

Make sure you head over to the STS blog and check out what the rest of the design team created with this sketch.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me.

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

Welcome

It's my day up on the PoppyStamps blog and I hope you stop over and check out what I created using a couple of the newly released dies.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. 

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

Five Whoots - Art Impressions

Thursday and I am up on the Art Impressions blog today sharing a card that I created using the Five Whoots sets.

Stop over and say hi!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. 

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

This Way ~ RS111

A quick card to share with you today that I for the newest Retro Sketches challenge.

For my card I pulled out my Simon Says Stamp February kit along with a resin flower by Fancy Pants.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me.

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

Stayin' Afloat

Hello I am up on the Art Impressions blog today sharing a card that I created using the Girlfriends Stayin' Afloat set.

It reminds me of summers with my Girlfriends floating down the river at the cabin.

I hope you will stop by and say hello.

imagine ~ cardabilities #97

Made a quick card this morning before running out to look for a new washer and dryer.

Don't know what it is, but I think I have a thing for butterflies! Must be spending too much time with my Mother-in-law as she loves them too. 

I played along with this weeks cardabilities sketch.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me. 

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

supply list:

paper: kraft & natural (papertreyink), orange (french paper)

ink: vintage photo (tim holtz distress stain)

stamp: friend background (hero arts)

other: mister huey dark calico (studio calico), gold color shine (heidi swapp), butterfly (sei), wood dots (my minds eye), thread, foam dots, imagine sticker (crate paper styleboard)

happiness ~ STS18

Today I am sharing a card with you that I created for Seize the Sketch #18!

This fabulous sketch was designed by Jessica this week.

Here is my take on her sketch. As you can see I did change the oval to a tag. Papers and embellishments are from the Crate Paper 'Styleboard' by Maggie Holmes.

Hope you will play along this week.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me.

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

happy birthday ~ RS110

I played along with this weeks retro sketches challenge.

This was going to be a quick less than 10 minute card, but truth be told it took me like 15 minutes to pick out 3 papers I was happy with.

I used papers by BasicGrey from the Fresh Cuts collection, stamp and ink by Papertrey ink and my favorite embellishment enamel dots.

Here is the sketch.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me.

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

With Sympathy

I had all these odds and ends from leftover projects sitting on my desk for a few weeks now, so today I decided to make a quick card.

I love when a card comes together quickly and all you need to add is a little bit of gold and black splatter to call it complete.

On the inside I stamped with sympathy as butterflies always remind me of that. I will add it to my box of cards that I use.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today it really means a lot to me.

 ~ hugs Sherry ~

Art Impressions New Girlfriends Launch and Blog Hop

Now in the shop!

Hello Ai friends we are having a blog hop today featuring our Girlfriends stamps.

You should have arrived here from Renee's blog.

Today I am sharing a card that I created using the newly released Girlfriends Giant Cake image.

This stamp set reminds me of my two besties from high school. Getting together always involves cake or some other kind of dessert.

This is definitely a fun image to color and I also added some paper piecing to the clothing.

Your next stop on the hop is Judith's blog.

Here is the full hop list if you get lost during the links and don't forget to sign up for our awesome giveaway below!

Art Impressions

Marie-Pierre Capistran

Reneé Matarese

Sherry Eckblad (you are here)

Judith Gowdy

Karen Day

Cheryl Valadez

Kerry Kung

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