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Today, I'm sharing a sneak peek of a coming stamp set, part of the Essentials by Ellen 2015 Holiday Release line up--mark your calendar for August 4! *wink*
Instead of stamping with traditional "black", I decided to try using some of Hero Arts Inks, in hues that would compliment the watercolor hues I'd be using. It's a nice way to change things up--I love black, and black accents, but I wanted the poinsettia to have a little "lighter" affect.
I'm using Peerless Watercolors on this project--here's a link to the video tutorial I did for the DIY Peerless Portable Palette. I love to travel with my Peerless! WOOT!!!
All the images in the stamp set are hand-painted, and there will be a die set to match! I don't mind fussy cutting myself, but when mass producing for the holidays, I'll admit that matching dies can be a life-saver... *grin*
One thing I've found super cool with watercoloring over Hero Arts inks, is that while a wonderful non-bleeding ink, they may intensify or take on the the color being painted over the lines. Look closely at the veins on the leaves to see what I mean. See? Cool!
Enjoy the video in HD on our YouTube Channel HERE, and please take a moment to give it a thumbs up!
Happy Mundane!
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