Cosmos Notecards

I do think that my technique with my Mission Gold watercolors has improved.  Part of that is because I decided to give them a try with a water brush.  These cards are made from that "learning" session.  The cosmos were stamped using my SSS Cosmos background stamp onto watercolor paper.  I used my MISTI to get a clean image.  I super love this version with the multi-colored flowers.  The variety is very attractive to me.

The stamping is not as crisp on this card, but the finish is lovely as well. 

Super fun to see the improvement. Plus, I get a couple of cards for the stash.

A Second Cosmos Note Card Set

I shared some Simon Says Stamp Cosmos backgrounds earlier this week.  I'm back to share similar cards made with white heat embossing and my Mission Gold watercolors.

This is a far more loose look and process that I truly enjoyed.  Very different from the marker coloring in the other project.

Different is good.  These are very different in look, in creative process and result.  I couldn't be more pleased!

Cosmos Note Cards Set

I had stamped a bunch of backgrounds using the Simon Says Stamp Cosmos background stamp onto Bristol cardstock a while back.  Christmas crafting got in the way, so these went into the stash.

After Christmas, I wanted a laid-back crafty project and these seemed a great fit.  I used my Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers.  The shading is relatively easy to do and tge results are stunning.

I kept the cosmos as the star, finishing simply with some silver thread, vellum shape and a stacked die cut sentiment.  A note card set for the stash.  Yay!