Here's another card using the layout from the SMDSC02 sketch challenge I posted last night.
The squares on the base of this card are 2.25" square, and the square for the main image is 3" square.
The stamps used on this card are the February Project of the Month images from High Hopes Rubber Stamps. Cute as a button, isn't she!
I stamped the image in black Stazon and painted the bunny with a water brush and Stampin' Up reinkers. The white dots on her cheeks are made with white acrylic paint, placed with a toothpick. There are sparkles on her yellow bow, and on the eggs in the background.
Several people have asked about the kind of paper I use for my painted images. It varies, actually, but here are a few that I use that are readily available:
Acquarello Studio Watercolor Pad (140lb Cold Pressed) by Fabriano
Fabriano Artistico Bright Wight Watercolor Block (140lb Hot Pressed)
Arches Watercolor Blocks (140lb Hot and Cold Pressed)
Strathmore 400 Series Watercolor Blocks
I use 140lb paper because I like the weight of the paper. It won't curl or twist with the kind of painting that I do. Hot Pressed papers are the smoothest surface texture, and they're what I use most of the time for stamped images. I like to use Cold Pressed papers for original illustrations/paintings. Cold Pressed papers have a bit more "tooth" to their surface, so it's more difficult to get a good stamped impression on Cold Pressed papers. You can also get Rough paper as well, and as it sounds, it has a very rough surface. I don't recommend Rough if you want to have a good stamped impression, but it's great for loose, traditional watercoloring.
If you're looking for more info on my painting technique, check out my Tips & Tricks page. There's information on using Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol, as well as Watercoloring tips. Hope it's helpful!
Hope you're having a great weekend!
-Anna.
That reminds me so much of Holly Hobbie. OMGoodness. I love everything about it. I am going to have to try your paper suggestions. I love my H2O coloring of all kinds, but my papers are always stinky!
HUGS
Posted by: Jennifer | February 07, 2008 at 03:30 PM
Anna, this bunny is so, so, SO ADORABLE!
Posted by: Debbie Y | February 06, 2008 at 03:58 PM
Oh, my gosh! Is this cute, or what? Of course, I think you can make anything look amazing. Love this! The coloring is fantastic!
Posted by: Leslie Miller | February 05, 2008 at 05:32 PM
Are you from this planet? I'm beginning to have doubts, no mere mortal could be so creative. Or are you back from the future to give us all these wonderful tips about paper and the differences? I'm headed for the tips and tricks now. From wherever you hale, thanks for coming. Your creativity is blessing lives with pleasure.
Minneapple
Posted by: Minneapple | February 05, 2008 at 05:17 PM
Cute cards and love the layout..here's mine =)
http://inksomia.blogspot.com/2008/02/anna-wight-is-in-house.html
Posted by: Catherine | February 04, 2008 at 10:32 AM
i had so much fun on this layout that i made 2 cards =).
here are my 2 cards http://inksomia.blogspot.com/2008/02/anna-wight-is-in-house.html
Posted by: Catherine | February 04, 2008 at 10:28 AM
wow anna, your card is so adorable and the bunny so funny!!! :o) really great.
greetings
bea
Posted by: bea | February 04, 2008 at 06:20 AM
oh my gosh, this is TOO stinkin cute! Love love love the image!
Posted by: Sandra Smart | February 04, 2008 at 06:17 AM
OMG!! This is just too cute! :0)
Posted by: Tracy | February 03, 2008 at 09:38 PM
Wow I don't know what else to say... WOW!
www.craftygoddess.com
Posted by: crafty goddess | February 03, 2008 at 05:22 PM
Thanks for the water color tips and paper recommendations.
This bunny card is the cutest!
I know you mentioned a machine but do you have sewing tips too?
Posted by: Tiya-B | February 03, 2008 at 11:53 AM
This card is just soooo cute!!!
Here is a link to mine using your sketch!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/799587?cat=500&ppuser=8538
Posted by: Jennifer Bradley (mackbrad) | February 03, 2008 at 10:22 AM
This is the cutest bunny card I have ever seen!!
Posted by: meda | February 03, 2008 at 10:20 AM
This card is soooo adorable!
Posted by: Cindy H. | February 03, 2008 at 09:17 AM
Anna! This card is adorable! Love the layout and color scheme. THANK YOU so much for sharing your tips on papers and coloring. I'm on my way to your tips link now!!
Take care and STAY POSITIVE!
Posted by: Trena in Naperville | February 03, 2008 at 08:10 AM
cute bunny! Thanks for sharing Anna!
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy Panko | February 03, 2008 at 05:55 AM
Ah-h-h-h, she's a little cutie pututie.
Love how you coloured her and the pretty
background paper is bright and springlike.
Posted by: NormaJ | February 02, 2008 at 11:24 PM
Anna your card is just darling. LOVE the cute image and beautiful paper and design. Have a great weekend, Jennifer :)
Posted by: Jennifer "Lovetostamp6" | February 02, 2008 at 07:50 PM
OH MY, this bunny is very cute...love the fluff on him/her. The bees were too sweet on the other card too. It is just all amazing.
Posted by: sherri | February 02, 2008 at 07:20 PM
Oh, I am so glad I found your blog (Tracy from Tracy's Happy Place told me about it) because your creations are fabulous! Can't wait to see what else you have got comin' down the road!! Way cute cards, love them! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Posted by: Alexandra Hobson | February 02, 2008 at 03:33 PM
Oh my gosh!! That is too adorable! I love it so much!
Anna...you are amazing!
Thanks and Hugs!
Posted by: Patty W | February 02, 2008 at 03:15 PM
This card is PRICELESS! I have a difficult time getting w/c pencils to move on hot press paper. I'll have to give reinkers a try.
Posted by: Linda C. | February 02, 2008 at 02:08 PM
THIS IS THE CUTEST EASTER BUNNY I'VE EVER SEEN! Thanks for sharing & Thanks for all the inspiration I gain from your postings! Also, Thank you for posting information about the Water Color paper.
Now, I have a question. What ink do you use on your stamps when you stamp on these papers? Thank you!
Posted by: JaneAnn | February 02, 2008 at 01:47 PM
WOW! your last several posts have been AMAZING!!! I'm speechless!
Posted by: Yvonne | February 02, 2008 at 12:42 PM
P.S. Hitting myself in the forehead with my Cold Pressed tablet of watercolor paper screaming, "why, why". Ah, now I know since I found out here! Thanks for the tips on what not to buy!!!
Posted by: Sherri D. | February 02, 2008 at 11:53 AM
Skippy Yippy...I've been waiting for another challenge, but will have to wait until tomorrow if that is okay when I can get to it. Tonight I am being "dragged" to a steak house (like the "real" kind) to celebrate my FIL's birthday. What??? Can't you see me kicking and screaming....NOT!!!! :) Beautiful cards the last two days!
Posted by: Sherri D. | February 02, 2008 at 11:52 AM
Oh, I'll have to try this sketch! I love these square cards.
Posted by: Kim Howard | February 02, 2008 at 10:58 AM
I love this card, and that bunny is adorable!! That face is adorable, and your coloring is amazing as always. :)
Posted by: peanutbee | February 02, 2008 at 10:26 AM
You've done it yet again. What a charming card! I wish I could color like you do! Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: Carrie C | February 02, 2008 at 10:18 AM
Love the bunny image!! She is so cute! I really like that layout and the papers you used are so soft and sweet! Excellent job on the coloring!!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | February 02, 2008 at 09:31 AM
This is the cutest card. Thanks so much for letting us know about the tips on watercoloring. It won't make my watercoloring look like yours but it may improve it.!! LOL!!
Posted by: Linda Palmer | February 02, 2008 at 09:27 AM
Oh, Anna, she's so sweet!! I think this is one of my very favorite HH images! This is the 3rd card I've seen with her, & I am officially in love with her :) Just look at that adorable hat!! And that bunny butt!!! Too cute!!
Posted by: Michelle (MilwaukeeMommy) | February 02, 2008 at 08:02 AM