Cactus Blossom Watercolor Painting

Hello Everyone! Today I want to share with you my most recent Watercolor painting titled Cactus Blossom!

 

I created this painting for a monthly art swap that I participate in! I used Arches 140 lb watercolor paper and Lucas Artist Grade watercolors. I used the following colors: Opera Rose, Alizarin Crimson, New Gamboge, Yellow Green, Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Sienna, and Sap Green. To start my painting first I sketched the image of the cactus directly onto my watercolor with a HB pencil. I then used the wet into wet method to paint the cactus and petals of the cactus blossom. I then created a stencil with my Explore on a thin plastic sheet for the darker brown floral accents. I took a cosmetic sponge and just lightly dabbed it into the burnt sienna watercolor pigment and then dabbed it onto the stencil after I positioned it into my desired placement on my painting. I then removed the stencil and let everything dry. To finish I used Tim Holtz distress ink to finish the edges of my painting! Thank you so very much for stopping by and have a wonderful day! -Mindy

Sushi Box Card

Hello Everyone! Today I want to share with you a Sushi Box Card that I made! (Created with patterns from TBD and SVGCF.)

My Brother's Birthday was coming up, and he loves everything Japan, Sushi, and Kawaii, so I thought that this Sushi Box Card would be perfect for him! To make the box card base I just welded basic shapes together in Design Space, and then attached score lines. After that I uploaded both of the patterns that I wanted to combine! I then sized the images to fit perfectly inside my box card. Next I cut out all of the pattern pieces in plain card stock and patterned paper with my Explore. After that I inked and chalked all of the paper pieces to create dimension. I then assembled everything and attached each character to my card base starting with the very back layer of my scene. I just worked my way towards the front creating my scene, and layering as I went. To finish my card I added the highlights with a white paint pen. Thank you so very much for stopping by today! Also thank you for your kind comments! I truly appreciate each and every one! I hope that you have a wonderful day!
-Mindy

My Magical Moments Birthday Box Card

Hello Everyone! Today I want to share with you a Magical Moments Birthday Box Card that I made! (Created with a pattern from TBD.)

To make the box card base, I just welded basic shapes in Design Space and then attached score lines. Next I uploaded the pattern and sized the images to fit my box card. After that I cut out all of the pattern pieces with my Explore in plain card stock. I then inked and chalked all of the paper edges to create dimension. Next I assembled everything and attached the characters to my card base. I started with the very back layer and continued adding the pattern pieces working my way to the front layer to create my scene. To finish I added all of the highlights with a white paint pen. Thanks for stopping by and have a terrific day! -Mindy

Fall Turtle Applique Onesie

Happy Monday! Today I want to share with you a Fall Turtle Applique Onesie that I made! (Created with a pattern from LSHD.)

I decided that I wanted to try something a little bit different with this adorable pattern! To make this onesie first I cut out the turtle pattern in card stock. Next I traced the pattern onto felt. I then cut out all of the felt pieces and used a permanent ink to ink all of the edges to add dimension. I then started sewing each piece on with a blanket stitch starting from the back layers and then working my way to the front. After that I hand sewed on some sequins and beads as well as some little bows to accent the turtle and add some texture. To finish I used white fabric paint to add the highlights. I just love that these patterns can be used in so many different ways! This applique technique would even be adorable to add to a quilt or baby blanket! Have a wonderful day, and thanks for stopping by!

Super Hero Card

Hello Everyone! Today I want to share with you a Super Hero Card that I made! (Created with a pattern from LSHD.)

To make this card first I uploaded the patterns into Design Space. I then layered the images and sized them to the desired height for my card. Next I cut out everything with my Explore in Glitter and Plain card stock. After that I inked and chalked all of the paper edges to create dimension. I then assembled all of the pieces and attached them to my card base. I also used my Big Shot to emboss the mat behind my super hero girl to add some extra texture. To finish I added all of the highlights with a white paint pen. Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope that you have a fantastic day!

Angel Mouse Card

Happy Tuesday! Today I want to share with you a Angel Mouse Card that I made! (Created with a pattern from LSHD.)

To make my card first I uploaded my patterns into Design Space. Next I sized the card base and added a score line. After that I sized the little mouse and cloud to the desired height for my card. Next I cut out all of the pattern pieces with my Explore out of plain and glitter card stock. I then used my Big Shot to emboss the blue mat behind the mouse and the cloud to add some extra texture and dimension. Next I inked and chalked all of the paper edges and then assembled everything. I then attached the finished pattern pieces to my card base and added some sequins for some extra sparkle. To finish I added all of my highlights with a white paint pen. Thank for stopping by! I hope that you all have a wonderful day!

Turtle Birthday Box Card

Good Evening Everyone! Today I want to share with you a Turtle Birthday Box Card that I made! (Created with patterns from LSHD.)

To create my card first I designed my box card in Design Space. I just used basic shapes and welded them together and then added score lines. For the decorative edge I took a banner image from the Cricut Image Library and welded it to the plain square edge. After my box card was designed, I then uploaded 2 different LSHD patterns and deleted the elements that I didn't want to combine. I then layered the images in Design Space and sized them to my desired height for my box card. I then cut out all of the pattern pieces with my Explore in plain card stock. Next I inked, chalked, and assembled the pattern pieces, After that I attached the completed pattern pieces to my box card base starting with the back layer and working my way towards the front. To finish I added the highlights with a white paint pen. Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful evening!

Koala Card

Good Morning Everyone! Today I want to share with you a Koala Card that I made!

To create my card first I stamped this adorable koala and butterfly images onto watercolor paper. (All stamps used for my project are from Craftin Desert Diva's.) I used a waterproof ink and painted each image with Artist Grade Watercolors. I then cut out each image and set them aside. Next I created my card base and mats in Design Space. I then cut out all of the card base pieces in plain card stock with my Explore. Next I assembled the card base and then attached my stamped images. To finish I added all of the highlights with a white paint pen. Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful day! -Mindy

Back to School Penguin Box Card

Good Morning Everyone! Today I want to share with you a Back to School Penguin Box Card that I made! (Created with a pattern from LSHD.)

To make the box card base I just welded basic shapes in Design Space and added score lines. After that I uploaded the pattern and sized the images to fit perfectly on my box card. Next I cut out all of the pattern pieces with my Explore. Then I inked and chalked all of the paper edges to create dimension. Next I assembled all of the pattern pieces and attached the finished characters to my box card. To finish I added sequins, and then added highlights with a white paint pen. I just love putting together these box cards! They are so easy, and the results are so fun every time! Thank you so very much for stopping by! I hope that you have a wonderful day! -Mindy

Penguin Cool Kid Card

Happy Thursday Everyone! Today I want to share with you a Penguin Cool Kid Card that I made! (Created with a pattern from LSHD.)

To make my card first I created the card base, mats, and frames from basic shapes in Design Space. I then uploaded the pattern and sized the image to my desired height for the card. Next I cut out all of the pattern pieces with my Explore out of plain and glitter card stock. After that I inked and chalked all of the paper edges to add dimension. I then assembled everything and attached the finished penguin to my card base. To complete my card I added all of the highlights with a white paint pen. Thank you so very much for stopping by today! Have a fantastic day!

Hippo with Ornament Card

Good Afternoon Everyone! Today I want to share with you a Hippo Christmas Card that I made! (Created with a pattern from LSHD.)

To make my card first I created my card base, mats, and frames in Design Space with basic shapes. I then uploaded the hippo pattern and sized it to the desired height for my card. Next I cut out all of the pattern pieces with my Explore. I then inked and chalked all of the paper edges to create dimension! After that I assembled the pattern pieces and attached all of the elements to my card base. To finish my card I added the highlights with a white paint pen. Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Penguin Tag

Good Afternoon Everyone! Today I want to share with you a Penguin Tag that I made! (Created with a pattern from LSHD.)

To create my tag first I created a tag base in Design Space using basic shapes. I then uploaded the pattern and sized it to my tag. Next I used my Explore to cut out all of the pattern pieces in plain card stock. After that I inked and chalked all of the paper edges to add dimension. I then assembled everything and attached it to the tag base. Next I tied various ribbons to the top, added sequins, and then stamped my sentiment. (stamp from CDD.) To finish I added all of my highlights with a white paint pen. Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a fantastic day!

Sweet Treat Tag

Good Morning! Today I want to share with you a Sweet Treat Tag that I made. (Created with a pattern from LSHD.)

To create my tag first I uploaded the tag and treat pattern into Design Space. I then sized and layered my image. Next I cut out all the pattern pieces with my Explore in plain card stock and watercolor paper. Next I inked and chalked all of the paper edges. After that I did a light wash of Lemon Yellow watercolor on the tag base. After the paint dried I then assembled everything and attached it to my tag base. Next I stamped my sentiment (Stamp from CDD.) and added sequins and ribbon. To finish I added the highlights on the ice cream treat with a white paint pen. Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope that you all have a wonderful day!-