Good Thursday morning. Welcome to day four of the Impression Obsession team showcasing some new images being introduced this week at CHA! You can visit the Impression Obsession Blog each day this week for links to the previews. Be sure to leave a comment on each designer's posts throughout the week for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate daily from Impression Obsession.
Kittie Caracciolo (you are here)
My project today is a clean and simple watercolor scene using the Autumn Tree image. I liked how this turned out so much that I decided it didn’t need anything more than a simple frame so the tree could be the main focal point.
I stamped the image on watercolor paper with vintage photo distress ink and heat set it. Using a small waterbrush I painted the tree and leaves with reinkers. I heat set the image and then used a tiny dry brush to apply a little white watercolor paint to the right side of the tree trunk to create the appearance of light. I lightly applied shabby shutters to the ground area using my color box stylus and foam tip. I applied brown ground lines using a small dauber. I applied the green background above the ground area using a dry brush in a stipple motion gathering ink by swiping directly across the ink pad.
I heat set the scene to make sure it was good and dry and then used my ink blending tool to sponge yellow around the tree to add a highlight. I really love how this turned out. I haven’t done much water coloring for a while and it felt good to get my fingers inky.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great day.
Stamps: Autumn Tree Paper: Watercolor, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive Ink: Distress Ink Peeled Paint, Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain, Shabby Shutters, Rusty Hinge, Spiced Marmalade, Scattered Straw Accessories: Spellbinders Classic Oval, Waterbrush, Brush, Dauber Set, Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool, Color Box Stylus and Foam Tip, White Watercolor Paint, Mounting Tape, Metal Adapter Plate , ATG , Big Shot , Teflon Bone Folder , Guillotine Paper Cutter -
The image/falling leaves are mesmerizing.
Posted by: lisa808 | July 25, 2013 at 06:26 AM
Beautiful, looks just as if you have painted it! You would not think it started life as a simple (but lovely) stamp.
Penny H
Posted by: Penny | July 25, 2013 at 06:35 AM
This is gorgeous! What you've done with this image is amazing.
Posted by: Pam | July 25, 2013 at 06:52 AM
Reminds me of fall, my favorite time of the year. As always a beautiful card.
Posted by: Millie | July 25, 2013 at 06:52 AM
lovely kitty..one of my favorite card and image..it does very well with the clean and simple look, and does it elegantly.
Posted by: renee logan | July 25, 2013 at 06:53 AM
Beautiful Fall card.....prefect coloring to catch the moment!
Posted by: Cely (Carolina Girl) | July 25, 2013 at 07:01 AM
You always make everything come alive and this was no exception... It turn out just Lovely!!!
Posted by: Dotty A | July 25, 2013 at 07:06 AM
Such a beautiful card. It is picture perfect.
Posted by: Paula Touhey | July 25, 2013 at 07:07 AM
This is really gorgeous, Kitty. It really doesn't need anything else. I Love that tree trunk.
Posted by: Stephanie Bonin | July 25, 2013 at 07:31 AM
Beautiful card....great color combo, as always.
Posted by: Jan D., Florida | July 25, 2013 at 08:19 AM
Beautiful Kittie. Love the tree, it could be used for almost any type of card. I really like the layers. TFS and the chance to win. Jess
Posted by: Jessica | July 25, 2013 at 08:19 AM
Pretty watercolor, could be framed as it is so pretty!!
Posted by: Diane Hover | July 25, 2013 at 08:29 AM
How beautiful. A simple lovely tree stamp and you turned it into a work of art. You surely have an eye for detail and you do it
so very well.
Posted by: Eileen L. | July 25, 2013 at 08:31 AM
Beautiful falling leaves. A true fall card Kittie. Love it!
Posted by: Diane M. | July 25, 2013 at 08:45 AM
Beautiful coloring and framing!
Posted by: Sue D | July 25, 2013 at 09:02 AM
this is so pretty. Your coloring is superb!
Posted by: Birgit | July 25, 2013 at 09:11 AM
Wow!! LOVING that tree and the FUN Design of the card!! THANKS for sharing and have a Fabulous Week!! ;)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett :) | July 25, 2013 at 10:13 AM
Your coloring is superb on this. Your work is always gorgeous!
Posted by: Mickie | July 25, 2013 at 10:31 AM
Beautifully colored and love all the layered mats.
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | July 25, 2013 at 10:38 AM
Almost Clean and simple ! Less is more... the image and the watercolor techniques you used show up really well against the unfussy background.
Posted by: Craftyfield | July 25, 2013 at 11:33 AM
This is so pretty -so peaceful :-)
Posted by: Lucy E. | July 25, 2013 at 11:43 AM
Really beautiful and framed so nice.
PH
Posted by: Paula Huiras | July 25, 2013 at 11:51 AM
wow, only the frame die cut..... :)
gorgeous coloring job
Posted by: Kristin | July 25, 2013 at 12:10 PM
Your watercoloring is amazing... so much dimension and detail to make the stamp come to life! Beautiful card!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | July 25, 2013 at 12:18 PM
Good Morning, Kittie, a simply elegant card for the that wonderful season fall. Fall and spring my favorite times of year. Love the coloring and frame, trees are meaningful and inspiring. And this tree is peaceful and bright.
Posted by: Pattie Jns | July 25, 2013 at 01:27 PM
You did a beautiful job and all the colors are just amazing! Thanks for sharing your artwork! Hugs, Donna
Posted by: Donna | July 25, 2013 at 01:35 PM
Gorgeous! Beautiful fall tree! Your painting is fabulous!
Posted by: AngieB | July 25, 2013 at 01:57 PM
Such a beautiful card! Love the tree.
Posted by: Robin | July 25, 2013 at 01:58 PM
Another fabulous card - thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: Patti J. | July 25, 2013 at 02:24 PM
Ahh Fall!!! Your coloring is just perfect. Love the stamp too.
Posted by: Nancy Dempsey | July 25, 2013 at 02:44 PM
Once again the way you've framed the image really sets if off. And you did a great job of adding light to the image.
Posted by: Vivian | July 25, 2013 at 02:56 PM
How beautiful to have the tree stand on it's own. Your watercolouring and distressing are so professional. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Beth Norman | July 25, 2013 at 02:56 PM
Another absolutely gorgeous card. I can practically see the leaves falling!
Posted by: karenladd | July 25, 2013 at 03:23 PM
WOW! What a gorgeous card! Simple, yet stunning! Lovely watercoloring! Beautiful, simply beautiful! :) Nancee
Posted by: Nancee Purdum | July 25, 2013 at 03:49 PM
Just gorgeous water coloring!!
Posted by: Sabrina Radican | July 25, 2013 at 03:52 PM
Very pretty!!!
Posted by: Tera | July 25, 2013 at 04:15 PM
Hi Kittie,
Just gorgeous! Simple and elegant, with a warm Fall feel! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Starqueen | July 25, 2013 at 04:28 PM
You can almost feel a little chill in the air and the wonderful sunshine! Your technique is beautiful.
Posted by: Karen Amidon | July 25, 2013 at 04:45 PM
Kittie, I am in love with how you did the background for the tree.....what a wonderful look this has.....it all looks so realistic. And that apple green is the perfect color to frame all the fall colors. Love it.
Posted by: Cheesy Sandy | July 25, 2013 at 05:32 PM
beautiful! with such attention to detail, you're right - the card doesn't need anything else.
Posted by: linda | July 25, 2013 at 06:01 PM
Great card! Your watercoloring is beautiful! I love this little tree!! Thanks for introducing it, I missed it when looking at the new stamps. Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
Posted by: Katie B. | July 25, 2013 at 06:32 PM
What a beautifully colored and designed card. The background is just gorgeous
Posted by: stampnk | July 25, 2013 at 06:37 PM
Beautiful composition and coloring.
Posted by: Lynne | July 25, 2013 at 07:40 PM
This turned out FABULOUS!!! Way to color, layer, and die cut -- it's marvelous!!!
Posted by: Rosy Newlun | July 25, 2013 at 07:51 PM
I love this tree. Different coloring and you can use it for all seasons.
Posted by: Janet Mack | July 25, 2013 at 08:19 PM
I agree - the simplicity makes the card - it's beautiful!
Posted by: Marsha | July 25, 2013 at 08:22 PM
Beautiful clean design, your painting on the tree is perfect, love it!
Posted by: Shirley | July 25, 2013 at 08:40 PM
Your watercoloring and color choices on this card are absolutely beautiful.
Posted by: TerryB | July 25, 2013 at 08:52 PM
Beautiful fall tree!!!
Posted by: MaryAnn | July 25, 2013 at 09:17 PM
Your fabulous colouring of this tree scene does not need anything further than the simple frame -- absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: SherylH | July 25, 2013 at 09:28 PM
love the dimension!
another wonderful card!
Sandra ltb
Posted by: Sandra ltb | July 25, 2013 at 09:30 PM
Beautiful card Kittie. I really love this stamp - it's a must have for me. I think that autumn cards are my favourite ones to make.
Posted by: Carol MJS | July 25, 2013 at 11:38 PM
Gorgeous fall card and you did a fantastic job watercoloring!
Nelda Deakins
Posted by: Nelda Deakins | July 26, 2013 at 01:23 AM
I love the stamp and your card is very beautiful.
Posted by: McStamper | July 26, 2013 at 08:46 PM