A book I'm reading inspired this tag collaged with a fussy-cut vintage image and scraps of Tim Holtz paper.
I'm linking to Simon's Monday challenge, this week's theme is "Let's be on Time."
As always, I hope this post finds you well and happy and I appreciate your visit.
Until next time, take care.
Not sure what to make of this greeting card--I like it but I know it's not for everyone (it's not very conventional).
I used a newly purchased stamp by Ellen Hutson called Mondo Succulent Pot. I've had my eye on it ever since it was released (2019) and after using it the first time, I know it will be quite versatile. I'm glad I got it and expect to use it a lot.
It was watercolored but I didn't like the blue background (too plain) so I stamped over it with polka dots (Tim Holtz). I framed it with a layer of paper then that little voice inside my head said use some Stickles and now it has yellow-green and black dots of bling.
If you're new to watercolor, a large stamp like this is ideal. I'm not a fan of "no-line" techniques and with a hand-drawn stamp like this one, the lines are what make it so charming.
One criticism about the stamped text: The set comes with the word "Hello" but honestly, the way it was made/written it looks more like "Hells" (here's a link to the vendor if you are curious). So I scratched out the center of the letter "o" because I thought it would help. Maybe I'll find a better remedy when I use it again. Maybe it's just me?
As always, I hope this post finds you well and happy and I appreciate your visit.
Until next time, take care.
Here's a tag collaged with fussy-cut scraps of Tim Holtz paper stash and also some of his stamps along with a vintage photo to commemorate the day.