My project today was made for Splitcoaststampers Clean and Simple Challenge to use the spotlighting technique. I don’t do spotlighting very often but when I do I seem to favor flowers. I went through my flower images and pulled out Rubbernecker’s Daisies from the Bold Florals Collection. The framed image with the daisies popping of out the box was perfect to highlight the boldness of the colored section against the black and white. Here is what I came up with.
I stamped the whole image on white cardstock and attached to the card base with mounting tape for added dimension.
I stamped the image again on watercolor paper, placed a rectangle Nestabilities die over the center section, secured and cut. Watercolor paper is always my first choice when watercoloring with reinkers. It allows for color layering and depth that cannot be accomplished on regular cardstock. I used three shades of ink for the daisy petals- Stampin’ Up’s Marigold Morning and More Mustard and Distress Rusty Hinge. The flower centers were painted with Antique Linen and Brushed Corduroy.
I highlighted the colored image by layering over a tiny deckled border. I tried several ways to add ribbon or a bow and nothing seemed to work as well as leaving it alone. It’s simple but the contrast between the painted and unpainted image is striking. It’s perfect for any occasion.
I appreciate you stopping in today.
Stamps: Rubbernecker Bold Florals Collection– Daisies
Paper: Papertrey White, Summer Sunrise, Watercolor
Ink: Marigold Morning, More Mustard, Rusty Hinge, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss, Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy
Accessories: Brush, Deckle Scissors, Nestabilities Rectangle Die
quelle bonne idée, magnifique!
A little different from your usual style, but very attractive. I’ve had to go back and look at it more than once. Beautiful work as usual! Hope your day was less stressful than it has been.
I love your creativity & I must say this is one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing every day
A different technique for flowers but definitely no less beautiful, Kittie.
Love the idea of hilighing with the mate too, never did that before but it really makes it PoP! And your coloring and the colors you picked are perfect too!!
OH!Kittie, this is awesome. WOW! just gorgeous, it really pops. It is so attractive and so useful. You are amazing in style, an so talented. thanks for sharing…..
Happy Easter…. have wonderful blessed week-end.
I love your site, your cards, and the way you spotlight all the different media you use in your cards…it’s really helpful. TY so much and keep up the good work! 🙂
Love that technique! Thanks for sharing. I am definitely going to try that.
I just love this technique and how you used it. Really striking. Great job as always!
Mary
very pretty, great coloring!
Way to spotlight this wonderful image Kittie! The deckled edge and your coloring is terrific! I have enough easter candy here to adopt the whole team…your in! Happy Easter to you and yours!!
Hey Kittie!! This was the very first rubbernecker stamp I owned as a gift from Dave to a stamping event I attended 4 yrs ago!! I love the way it lends itself to the spotlighting technique, but then again, it had quite the artist applying those wonderful colors that pop this into life. Hugs~
This IS quite striking . . . what a wonderful idea, and such a handsome card!
Love this! What a beautiful creation. Great idea.