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!
So pretty! Beautiful envelope too!
Such a pretty card!!
Such a gorgeous card!! Love the gold strip!! So elegant!!
-Berina
Moxie Craftie
Very pretty! The envelope punch board looks interesting.
WOWOWOWOWOW!! I LOE LOVE LOVE the Elegant Card Design!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
Beautiful card, and I love the matching envelope!
So very lovely!
Beautiful card! Love it and the envelope ♥
WOWzers! This card looks so simple, and smart, and sophisticated … everything I LOVE! I need to get my first Altenew set ASAP! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!
Such a beautiful and elegant card with that gold. Love it!
So beautiful and elegant and I love the coordinating envelope!
Elegant and beautiful!
Your card is gorgeous and I love the personalized envelope!
Soooo Beautiful!! Love it!!
Very pretty!
Great cards! :)
Love that calligraphy stamp set
Absolutely awesome!!!!
Beautiful and elegant card. Love the colour combination and such a lovely envelope to go with it! Thanks for the inspiration!
So beautiful! The calligraphy and the gold really makes it elegant!
Gorgeous & perfect! My mom loves to save her envelopes so I always make sure to decorate them as well.
This is so gorgeous!
Amazing card & envelope!
So beautiful, I just love these sentiment stamps by Altenew!!
Gorgeous card! Love the gold and calligraphy style! The stamped flowers are beautiful as well. Oh, my wishlist seems to be growing again! Thanks for sharing :)
Wow, looks great
What a beautiful card!! The watercolour is simply gorgeous, especially with the gold calligraphy!
Congrats to Erin and Ryan!
Beautiful card and matching envie! TFS
That gold edge gives an opulent look. Hugz
Very lovely Jennifer. I’m sure your cousin will appreciate your work.
Awww!!!! Stunning card + envelope! Love it!!!
Jennifer, without reading the other comments, I’m guessing I am NOT the only person who would love to see the original painting!!! Your card, and your products, are just magnificent!
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This is just beautiful! I love the different layer to the flower and the letters are wonderful! Hugs, Robin
Very pretty card!! Love the look of that calligraphy alphabet!
Very elegant…love the gold!
Beautiful and elegant. Love, love , love that calligraphy alpha stamp set. Will have to own that someday! :)
Such beauty with the gold
Very pretty card. I’m sure your cousin will love it. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful, beautiful card – love the way you did the gold paper for the trim on the bottom – so pretty!!
Gorgeous! I love how you personalized the envelope.
So beautiful
Beautiful card and envelope!
Absolutely gorgeous! Love all the stamps used!
Love your card.
Beautiful card and I appreciated your narrative, Jen.
So pretty. Love the envelope too. Great design idea.
what a beautiful card and envelope! I really love the gold embossed strip below the lovely flowers!
Beautiful cards and envelopes, love the calligraphy with the soft watercolor look.
Absolutely stunning! The watercolor look pairs so beautifully with the style of calligraphy.
Thanks for sharing!