Monday 19 August 2019

Treats on Tuesday at Magenta




I'm over at Magenta playing with some Gouache (pronounced GWOSH) watercolour paints.
What's that you ask?  Come on over and find out.
I love them so much you are probably going to see a few more posts using them.





I used the following stamps and stencils

Galaxy Cluster

 Galaxy Cluster
 [18.090.L] 

Bubbles
  Bubbles
 [35.062.H]


Old Script
Old Script
 [24.012.J] 

Daffodil Trio in Vase

  Daffodil Trio in Vase
 [09.257.P]


TM297 Shell Texture
 TM297 Shell Texture
 [TM297]



Card Recipe
Stamps: Magenta
Paper: Watercolour, 110lb White, Black
Ink: Ranger archival
Accessories: Stencils, Gouache watercolours, pencils, MISTI
Techniques: Watercolouring, gelli plate, stencilling

15 comments:

Nstiz said...

I'm blown away by the fact that you can really color over a background- been my nemesis for years now. This is amazing. Love your beautiful shading and thanks for describing your process!

nancy littrell said...

Gorgeous watercoloring of your flowers with your Gouache watercolors, Christine. I love your layered background with your stamps and stencils too. Adds so much dimension to your beautiful mixed media card. TFS Hugs...

Loll said...

Gorgeous card Christine. I'm loving the Gouache paints that give such vibrant colours. Your background is beautiful and I love the vase of fun flowers over top. Great work! xx

aussie aNNie said...

I have these Gouache paints, not used them yet but about to pop over and have a look...gorgeous card as always.xx

Gio said...

This card is really stunning! I tried Gouache a couple of time, well, not the easiest medium to play with, you masterpieced them.

Bonnie said...

Wow! I need to check out that gouache! Love these flowers, Christine!

Trina P. said...

Gorgeous, Christine. Looks like a painting and should be framed. Love the gouache! Incredible mix if products with amazing results. xx

nwilliams6 said...

Beautiful! I need to check out the gouache. Love all the stenciling and wonderful things you added to this beautiful card, Christine. Lovely. Hugz

Susan said...

Love the vibrancy of the flowers and all the texture in the background!

Mac Mable said...

OK this one should be framed....It is stunning and so very creative x.

Ros Crawford said...

What a unique and stunning creation! So beautifully done!

Karen Dunbrook said...

another gorgeous card mf. Love when you are up at Magenta.
xx Karen

Pat said...

I do have some Gouache paints but haven't used them for ages, they have probably dried up by now...lol, but you have used them beautifully for these gorgeous daffodils Christine. A fabulous card. x

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

A very pretty bouquet!

BożenA said...

Another amazing card, where it is as important as the card's theme. A great card.
xx