Day 1-Watercolor for Card Makers-Exploring Mediums

It's been a while since I posted here, but life has, as always, been a little hectic.  I promise I will make every effort to keep up the posts here on a regular basis.  Besides, after the Somerset, NJ Scrapbook Expo, I've been really inspired.  

Ok, here goes.  I finally decided (after a full weekend of shopping) that I have enough craft supplies *for now* and will make every effort to use up my stash <- how else can I justify buying more?

Of course, that meant that I had to go out and buy water colors and water color paper to get me started.  That's the last purchase, I promise-don't hold me to it, I don't think that's a promise I can keep.

Last night I signed up for the interactive class "Watercolor for card makers-Exploring Mediums" on Online Card Classes.  I've only completed the videos from day 1, all SEVEN of them.  Talk about a fully loaded class!  This class is wonderful! I highly recommend it.  So I watched the videos last night, and went full throttle into the projects.  Below, you will see my version of Jennifer McGuire's card from day 1.  

I used what I had on hand: 

Strathmore Watercolor paper

"Poppies" by Sheena Douglas 

"Up and Away" by Mama Elephant for the "Sending Smiles across the miles" sentiment

Zig ColorBrush Twin water based markers -Pool (blue), Peanut Butter (brown for stems), and a Red color whose name I can no longer read

We R Memory Keepers Amy Tan Rise & Shine Embossing Strips 2'' x 6''

Darice Stripe embossing folder

Whispers - Gold tinsel Embossing Powder

I've had the markers for years-read more than 7 years- and I had no idea what they were for. Now I do, and wow, are they awesome! These markers are made by Kuretake Co. in Japan.  I'm assuming they are similar to the ones referenced in the class only these do not have a real brush tip. 

Zig ColorBrush Twin Markers

I embossed the card base on both the face of the card and the inside using the folders below and my Evolution Advanced.

Embossing folders

Embossed sentiment on the inside of the card

The best part about working on this particular project was that my son, Nico, worked right along side me. I plan on using his creations to make a card later today.  I'll post those pictures later.

Crafting Companion

The heat embossed image was not as clear as I would have liked, but it was definitely good enough for my first pass. Not bad for my first attempt at these techniques. I can't wait to see what else I learn in the class.  

Finished Product

I hope you share your creations with me as well. Happy crafting!