Watercolor with the look of Calligraphy
Good morning! This is Jennifer Rzasa and I am so excited to share a project featuring some of the newest products from Altenew! This card and envelope set has trendy artistic flair, and it was SO easy to create. I started with a sheet of Neenah Solar White 80lb cardstock, and stamped two roses from Painted Rose using Blush, Rouge, and Crimson inks. I find it’s easiest to layer when I stamp the lightest base image first, but I also know people who like to start with the darkest color.
It’s up to you! The flowers were then masked so I could stamp the leaves in Frayed Leaf, Forest Glades, and Evergreen. I used a MISTI stamp positioner for perfect alignment, but honestly, the painted brush strokes of this set look great even when slightly misaligned!
Did you know that this set is based on an actual watercolor painting I did? If you are uncomfortable with watercolor or if you don’t have the time to paint yourself, this is a great shortcut for a gorgeous effect every time.
The sentiment, from Painted Greetings, was stamped in VersaMark ink and then heat embossed with gold embossing powder. I wanted to bring a little of that gold color to the rest of the card, so I also embossed along the bottom edge of my card base, which was made from 110 lb Neenah Solar White. Then, I used some foam adhesive to adhere the flower panel to the card base, allowing the gold edge to peek out the bottom.
My cousin just recently got engaged, and I’ll be going to their engagement party in a few weeks. I wanted to make this card special for them, so I decided to include a custom envelope! I used the We R Memory Keepers Envelope Punch Board and SSS Green Leaf Cardstock to create my envelope. Before folding it, I masked off the edge with a Post-It and stamped the top layer of the rose with VersaMark ink.
I find it’s easiest to stamp while the cardstock is flat. I then stamped “special delivery for” (from our From the Desk Of stamp set) with VersaFine Onyx Black ink. To create the look of hand-written calligraphy, I used our Calligraphy Alpha set, stamped one letter at a time with black ink. For an extra little surprise, I included a small heart and “xoxo” (from Painted Greetings) on the flap.
You don’t have to be an artist to create a watercolor card with the look of calligraphy – you just need the right supplies! :) I want to thank you for stopping by today to check out my project, and a HUGE thank you to Simon Says Stamp for inviting me here!
A beautiful card and envelope ensemble; I especially love the water-colour effect created by stamping because oh my…water-colouring is well beyond my scope. More Altenew products added to my wish list…
~carol
That is clever AND gorgeous!
So creative and beautifully crafted!!!
Such beautiful script
Gorgeous ensemble!
What a delightful card Jennifer created!!
Great card and envelope. I really like the water color effect with stamping.
This is gorgeous!
Wonderful to combine calligraphy with watercolor. I do calligraphy. I need much more practice at watercoloring. Have a Bee-utiful day!
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Gorgeous flowers and LOVE the gold embossing. Neat how you embossed the bottom edge of your card. Thanks for sharing with us!
oh just gorgeous. Love the results you have achieved and how you also stamped the envelope too:)
Lovely card and envelope, love the look! I have yo give this a try, Thanks for sharing, have a wonderful day!
Really nice card! Love the personalization and elegance.
Beautiful! I love those layered images and the calligraphy stamps add just the right touch.
What a beautiful card. Love that stamp set
Wonderful card and envelope combo!!
What an elegant card! Oh to be able to hand write like that! But in the meantime… Thank heavens for stamp designers!
What a beautiful card and I love the envelope!
Love the look!
Beautiful!!
Simply stunning!
So very pretty!
Lovely! The personalized calligraphy with the watercolour flowers really makes a fabulous card and envelope!
Gorgeous card and envelope!
Gorgeous Jennifer! Beautiful colors, love the gold. I’m sure your cousin will love it! Thanks for sharing.
Such a lovely card for a special occasion.
I love the golden edge on the card base.
Your card is gorgeous – I’m sure that your cousin will love it. The gold adds elegance and your beautiful envelope is the icing on the cake!
Not only a beautiful card but love the envelope.
Absolutely gorgeous card and beautiful envelope!!!
They will treasure this very special & gorgeous card & envelope! Thanks for sharing how your process!
What a beautiful card and gorgeous stamp set!
Beautiful card & coordinated envelope! The Painted Greetings font is so lovely!
Altenew is wonderful and this card and envelope are simple and very pretty!
What a beautiful card and envelope set! I’m sure your cousin will love it! Thanks for sharing the information and inspiration!
Absolutely beautiful card and envelope!! :)
Like how the gold embossed edge ties in with the embossed sentiment. The ink shades for the roses are lovely! Beautiful card.
Love the calligraphy. Have never tried it but think
it makes projects look so regal.
thanks for sharing.
This is a beautiful card and love the look of water coloring. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
Wow! That is awesome!!! This inspired me to practice more on my painting skills! Thanks for sharing, Jen!
I love the calligraphy set, I’ve always wanted to learn how to writ in calligraphy, this is a great option. Very pretty!
Thank you for showing us how to make beautiful work even when some of us (me!) doesn’t have a lot of talent. :)
Wow! It is awesome!
Very beautiful flowers!
Oh so pretty! My son is getting married and I am in charge of the wedding shower because her bridesmaids are all from another state (I know mother’s of the groom shouldn’t throw a shower, but I am a little non-traditional!). I wish I had your talents to write calligraphy!
Beautiful! Love the card, and the matching envelope is a lovely touch – I very often forget about it! Such an easy way to make the whole set look so elegant !
This is beautiful ! Love the touch of gold.
Such a beautiful card, love the gold trim at the bottom! I sure need to pick up some Altenew stamps!
Just beautiful Jen. I love the gold strip, makes it even more elegant!
Great card and envelope. The roses are beautiful.