Watercolor Crystals

Pigment Sprinkles are fun to use on a background. Your result is always unique and sometimes surprising. The key is to use less sprinkles and no more than three colors at a time. Otherwise, you might wind up with a muddy background. Thoughts? 

Watercolor Crystals

Stamps:

   Hope & Prayer

Paper:

   Daffodil Delight A-2

   Basic Black 4-1/8 x 5-3/8

   Watercolor Paper 4 x 5-1/4

   Basic White 4 x 5-1/4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Pigment Sprinkles:

   Bermuda Bay

   Daffodil Delight

   Melon Mambo

Technique:

   Watercolor: Pigment Sprinkles

Accessories:

   Glitter Enamel Dots

   Adhesive

First, I sprinkled the Pigment Sprinkles onto the Watercolor Panel.

I then activated the sprinkles by spraying the panel with water. I moved the panel in different directions to get the ink to move, and I dabbed at it with a paper towel. I continued to either sprinkle a few more sprinkles or apply more water, depending on the panel. I then left it on the table to dry for a bit. 

Next, I added the dry panel onto a Basic Black matte and then onto the Daffodil Delight card front.

I then stamped a cross on the top of the card and a sentiment toward the bottom, using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.

Lastly, I added a few Glitter Enamel Dots to the card front and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

Here is another card I made, using the same products:

Watercolor Crystals Too

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Brushed Florals

Watercolor crystals will always yield surprising results. Sometimes, I am a bit disappointed, especially if some of the colors run together to create a muddy presence. Still, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Thoughts? 

Brushed Florals

Brushed Florals Too

Brushed Florals Tre

Stamps:

   Happy & Heartfelt

Paper:

   Melon Mambo A-2, Scrap

   Granny Apple Green A-2, Scrap

   Daffodil Delight A-2, Scrap

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Irresistibly Floral DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Brusho Crystal Colour:

   Gamboge

   Yellow

   Moss Green

   Brilliant Red

Pigment Watercolor Sprinkles:

   Melon Mambo

   Granny Apple Green

   Daffodil Delight

Technique:

   Punching

   CAS

Accessories:

   Washi Label Punch

   Gold Glitter Washi Tape

   Bright's Enamel Shapes

   Glitter Ribbon

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

As you can see, I went a bit overboard in creating these cards. It is so easy and fun to play with watercolor crystals. I used the Brusho Crystal Colours on the first card and the Pigment Watercolor Sprinkles on the other two cards.

First, I sprinkled the DSP panel with some watercolor crystals or sprinkles.

I then spritzed the panel with water, and let the crystals or sprinkles do their thing. I did keep a paper towel close by to dab here and there. The muddy look happens when too many of the colors run together. Oops.

I let the panels dry for a bit.

Next, I stamped the sentiments on scraps of matching cardstock.

I punched them out, using the Washi Label Punch. 

Next, I adhered the dried panels onto a Basic Black matte and then onto a matching card front.

I then adhered a bit of Gold Glitter Ribbon to the card front and attached the sentiment, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added some Enamel Shapes and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Floral Sprinkles

Pigment sprinkles react with water. So, a unique background is created each time they are used. Here is a bright and colorful one. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   None

Paper:

   Granny Apple Green A-2

   Irresistibly Floral DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   None

Pigment Sprinkles:

   Daffodil Delight

   Granny Apple Green

   Melon Mambo

Technique:

   Watercolor

   Emboss Resist

Accessories:

   Clear Faceted Gems

   Pop-Up Stickers

   Adhesive

First, I cut my Irresistibly Floral DSP to size. This paper is embossed with a glossy white finish. It is perfect to use with any watercolor, sponging, or coloring technique.

I sprinkled the colors lightly on the panel and then misted it with water. I dabbed at the places that accumulated excess water or color. 

Note, you do not want to add too many sprinkles or mix too many colors because it will only give you a muddy look. I was rather pleased with my result.

I set the panel aside to dry. I did speed the process up a bit by using a heating tool. You do have to be careful not to burn your panel.

Once the panel dried, I adhered it to the Granny Apple Green card front.

Lastly, I added a few embellishments and adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Written Birthday

 The main reason to make a handmade card is to create a unique card for someone. Using pigment sprinkles allows you to do that quickly and easily. Check out this unique background for a birthday greeting. What do you think?

Stamps:
   None

Paper:
   Basic Black A-2, Scraps
   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 
   Watercolor 5-1/4 x 4

Ink:
   None

Pigment Sprinkles:
   Granny Apple Green
   Melon Mambo
   Daffodil Delight
   Mango Melody
   Bermuda Bay
   Gorgeous Grape

Technique:
   Die Cutting
   Watercolor

Accessories:

   Well Written Framelits Dies
   Fine Tip Glue Pen
   Adhesive

There is no perfect way to use pigment sprinkles. I shook a few flakes of two colors. Applied some water and dabbed a few spots here and there with a paper towel. I then added a few more sprinkles of another color and repeated the process until I had the panel to my liking. 

I then die cut the words: happy birthday! I glued these on using my fine tip glue pen. 

The Whisper White panel is for the inside of the card. 

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Butterfly Sprinkles

Using pigment sprinkles will result in a unique background each and every time. The flakes come alive with water, thus making exact copies impossible. Here is a rather vibrant background I made using my love of purple.

Stamps:

   Beautiful Day

Paper:

   Daffodil Delight A-2

   Watercolor 5-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Pigment Sprinkles:

   Melon Mambo

   Daffodil Delight

   Gorgeous Grape

Technique:

   Watercolor

Accessories:

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Adhesive

Playing with these pigment sprinkles is so much fun. Each spray of water results in a different look. 

First, I sprinkle my pigment flakes onto my watercolor panel. I do sprinkle different colors around the card, and I try to not mix them as I sprinkle. I keep plenty of paper towels on hand.

Next, I spray with water and see my result. 

I try to manipulate the flow, intensity, and mixture of colors by:

   Dabbing with a paper towel

   Spraying more water

   Tilting the panel

   Sprinkling more pigment flakes

   Repeating the process

until I have a panel or background I like. I have also learned to keep all of my panels because when they dry completely, they may look a bit different.

Once a panel is completely dried, I stamp large bold images, silhouettes, or use die cuts. 

I do recommend the use of a Stamparatus, MISTI, or Stamp-a-ma-jig if you have one. These tools allow you to stamp several times on the same spot to reach the intensity you find pleasing.

I used a Daffodil Delight card base for my card to balance the light yellow with the deeper purple. I think it worked. What do you think? Take another look:

Obviously, you can opt for a Melon Mambo, Gorgeous Grape, Basic Black, or Whisper White card base. Your creation, your choice.

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Birthday Splatter

The joy of card making is knowing that a unique card is being created. If you are using water as a medium, no two cards will ever be alike, even if you do the same thing! Here is a birthday card using water and pigment sprinkles. Who doesn't like to make a splash on their birthday?

Stamps:

   Birthday Wishes

Paper:

   Granny Apple Green A-2

   Watercolor 5-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Blackberry Bliss

Pigment Sprinkles:

   Melon Mambo

   Daffodil Delight

   Granny Apple Green

Splatter with Real Red

Technique:

   Watercolor

   Splatter/Spritz

Accessories:

   Adhesive

These pigment sprinkles are unpredictable. You sprinkle them onto the watercolor paper and then spritz with water. They just come alive. To change it just add more sprinkles or more water. I did dab at the panel with a paper towel. Lastly, the Melon Mambo sprinkles were added. They did burst when the water was added. I spattered Real Red here and there on the panel. No two panels will ever be the same. You just have to play with it until you get the look you like.

Once the panel completely dried, I stamped the image and sentiment using Blackberry Bliss. 

The panel was adhered to the Granny Apple Green card base.

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