Hello friends!
I am popping in with a Christmas card.
Cardinal images are quite common for Christmas cards.
I wasn't sure about coloring the image at first....
After playing with the watercolor and stamping it, I was pleased how it turned out.
Would you believe that at one point, I nearly trashed it?
Yup, I made a mistake by coloring the cardinal with too much black!
For my coloring, I used a bit of both--Distress Oxide and Gansai Tambi Watercolor (see links below).
I managed to finish it and mixed and added colors.
My Cardinal may not be full-on red, but I think this one's got "character"! 😉😀
To keep up with the regal feel, I added the gold frame.
Instantly, I think this card improves by 50% ....by adding the gold frame "Stitched Loops"!
I am really proud that I turned this card around and it is growing on me.
The take away lesson? Do not trash your work too quickly.....
you may learn to work around your mistake and make it work!
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12 comments:
Lovely card. Glad you persevered Virginia. Your bird looks awesome
Love the cardinal. I think the black you added depth to the red and ended up making him a very handsome bird!
The gold frame looks lovely with the red.
I love that gold frame!
This is very pretty and I love the gold frame!
This good looking fella seems to be Looking right at me,
you, us!
Cardinals are my favorite bird! I make Christmas cards using my cardinal stamps. You did an excellent coloring!
Yes, my trash bin tends to get full so, obviously, I need to be patience. So very glad that this didn't end up in your bin. Actually, the black added more texture and interest. You're right, he looks elegant and regal. Great way to enhance his wonderfulness.
This is super beautiful!! And that gold frame is the perfect touch, it is awesome! :)
Pretty cardinal and I like the framing.
Moral of the story - nothing is hopeless! Adore your cardinal, Virginia - so glad it made it to a card!! Gorgeous coloring and I love the depth with the black!!
The gold frame gives the card such an elegant look!
I'm glad that you stayed with it. :)
so pretty
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