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Title: Creative Challenge - Ombré
Post by: howdyheidi on March 30, 2020, 08:03:26 AM

Ombré Challenge

My challenge is to make an ombré card.  You can use whatever ombré technique you like, but it must be light to dark in one color family, (not multicolor or rainbow).

You must have image stamping on your card. 

You may combine with any other challenges.

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If that is too broad of a challenge for you, feel free to use one of the two techniques I used in my sample cards.

Sample one: Ombré stamping
Use the same stamp to create a background with light, medium and dark colors.  For mine I used 3 different blue inkpads and a border stamp.  Lots of stamps would work, it doesn’t have to be a border. 

Sample: http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=4838#top_display_media

Sample two:  Ombré watercolor wash
Using any watercolor paint (or reinkers, etc) on watercolor paper, start with a rich color on the top, then keep adding more water to the paint to get a lighter and lighter color as you go.

Sample:  http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=4839#top_display_media

Video resources:
The Mind of Watercolor:  https://youtu.be/R8qhw4EXb08
Note that he is using tube watercolors and his table is setup at an angle so gravity helps him.  I prefer to tape my paper on a board so I can tilt it while painting. Also you can get a nice white edge that way. 

Kristina Werner: https://youtu.be/iYyucQJM82s
She shows a little less fussy way of doing this with a big flat brush.

I also want to say that you don’t have to do this perfectly to get a great background to stamp over. I think it is pretty forgiving.  Streaky is a nice look too! It doesn’t have to be flat.
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I am really looking forward to what you will share!

Title: Re: Creative Challenge - Ombré
Post by: howdyheidi on March 30, 2020, 08:24:25 AM

Here is another example from last summer where I did the ombré watercolor background.

http://mylittlestampingblog.blogspot.com/2019/08/ombre-watercolor-background.html

I had an easier time controlling the paint when I was using my pan watercolors. It is probably just practice as I am still not used to the richness of the tube watercolors I have been using lately. 

Title: Re: Creative Challenge - Ombré
Post by: stampwilly on March 30, 2020, 09:08:19 AM

Thanks, Heidi. I have an idea for this. Your samples are wonderful.

April :smile:

Title: Re: Creative Challenge - Ombré
Post by: Iring on March 30, 2020, 11:58:07 AM

Yep, I'm hatching a plan too!  Thanks for the challenge and the lovely samples.

Title: Re: Creative Challenge - Ombré
Post by: Iring on March 30, 2020, 03:44:01 PM

I really wanted to work on your challenge this afternoon, but I can't find my roll of watercolor brushes  ???
What I did find was a BIG #30 round watercolor brush, so I made some BIG ombre backgrounds!  8 pieces of 5.5 by 8.5 Canson watercolor paper!  I used Cotman tube watercolors from a class I took way back.  Some look better than others.  I have lots of backgrounds to play with now!

Not a great picture ... I was too lazy to climb on a step stool to get the whole scene without a shadow.

Title: Re: Creative Challenge - Ombré
Post by: howdyheidi on March 30, 2020, 06:03:59 PM

Wow, those are so pretty!  They look like Easter egg colors to me.  Now you need to decide what to stamp on them!

Thanks for getting started so quickly!

Title: Re: Creative Challenge - Ombré
Post by: Iring on March 30, 2020, 07:15:25 PM

Thanks!  I was going for Easter colors.

Title: Re: Creative Challenge - Ombré
Post by: Conniecrafter on March 30, 2020, 09:42:51 PM

will have to give this a try tomorrow :)

Title: Re: Creative Challenge - Ombré
Post by: Iring on March 30, 2020, 09:53:16 PM

Thank you for this challenge Heidi.  I hope to play with my backgrounds all week!
I watched The Mind of Watercolor video you linked.  I really like his videos.

In a way I did combine this with another challenge ... April's.  I got this dog stamp out last week trying to use her rub on watercolor technique, but I wasn't having any success so I just stamped and watercolored it "the Art Impressions way".   It was just waiting to be assembled.

This dog reminds me a bit of my sister's new puppy.  It will be her Easter card this year.

Easter dog (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=4841#top_display_media)

Title: Re: Creative Challenge - Ombré
Post by: howdyheidi on March 31, 2020, 08:00:51 AM

Well done, Cindi!  Thank you for doing my challenge!

Title: Re: Creative Challenge - Ombré
Post by: stampwilly on March 31, 2020, 01:49:24 PM

Here is my entry. I used some cheap watercolor swatches that I mounted inside a small book. It is portable to take places. A stamping friend and I bought swatches together at a stamp show, cut them in half and made our little books many years ago! I can't remember what stamp company had these.

April :smile:

http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=4842#top_display_media

Title: Re: Creative Challenge - Ombré
Post by: howdyheidi on March 31, 2020, 03:09:14 PM

That watercolor resist pad is a neat product!  Love your card, April, thank you for participating!

Title: Re: Creative Challenge - Ombré
Post by: Iring on March 31, 2020, 09:10:07 PM

April, were those Peerless watercolors?  I split mine with a friend too! 

Title: Re: Creative Challenge - Ombré
Post by: stampwilly on April 01, 2020, 04:03:38 PM

Cindi, they could be Peerless watercolors. They are flat swatches with color on them. You use a wet brush to activate them.

April

Title: Re: Creative Challenge - Ombré
Post by: Iring on April 01, 2020, 10:13:28 PM

April, I bet that's what they are.  I took mine to Denver in February.  Easy for traveling.

Title: Re: Creative Challenge - Ombré
Post by: Nora S on April 02, 2020, 05:58:40 PM

Heidi, Thanks so much for your challenge!  I have made a card which is in the gallery, however I am having an issue with my computer to post a link to it here.  Will attempt it later. 

Nora S.

Title: Re: Creative Challenge - Ombré
Post by: howdyheidi on April 02, 2020, 08:06:06 PM

Nora, Thank you for posting here that you did the challenge. I am going to try to add your link:

http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=4846#top_display_media

I love your card and the stencil and left praise in the gallery.  Thank you for playing along!

Title: Re: Creative Challenge - Ombré
Post by: Conniecrafter on April 03, 2020, 10:13:28 AM

My first attempt, I used my blending brushes and either I have a cheap set or I am just not good at that, my inking was a bit splotchy, I also did the technique on the stamp.

http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=4854#top_display_media

Title: Re: Creative Challenge - Ombré
Post by: howdyheidi on April 03, 2020, 10:43:35 AM

Love your double ombre card, Connie! Thank you for playing along!

Title: Re: Creative Challenge - Ombré
Post by: djc on April 05, 2020, 11:01:19 AM

Thank you for this challenge.  I love all the cards that have been posted.  I watched the linked videos, and then I watched a bunch more of the Mind of Watercolor series.  It's overkill for a cardmaker, but the host has so many good tips.  I will rewatch the three he did on watercolor washes.  I think I should have used more water on my paper.

Here's My Card (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=4859#top_display_media).  I have a couple more pieces of watercolor paper taped down to a couple of boards ready to go, but I'm going to watch the videos again before I attempt another background.

I knew I wanted to try this challenge the second I saw it, but I often feel that way and then it comes to naught.  I'm so happy that I actually made something this time.

Daria

Title: Re: Creative Challenge - Ombré
Post by: howdyheidi on April 05, 2020, 11:54:09 AM

I’m so pleased with all the entries in my challenge. 

I saw that Jan posted a card but didn’t link it here yet. I will save her the trouble in case she was having problems linking it.
http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=4858#top_display_media


Thank you Jan and Daria for doing my challenge.  Both your cards are great and I left comments in the gallery.

Daria, yes, the Mind of Watercolor probably is overkill for cardmakers.  It doesn’t need to be as perfect as he does it but it is lovely to watch!

Title: Re: Creative Challenge - Ombré
Post by: Conniecrafter on April 05, 2020, 07:12:56 PM

I made another card using an Ombre' background but I forgot you wanted us to use a stamp, but thought I would share anyway, this time I used distress inks and a sponge applicator

http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=4860#top_display_media

Title: Re: Creative Challenge - Ombré
Post by: howdyheidi on April 06, 2020, 06:28:41 AM

That is a gorgeous card, Connie!

Title: Re: Creative Challenge - Ombré
Post by: Yankee on April 06, 2020, 04:24:59 PM

http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=4862#top_display_media

Better late than never.  Not my best wash ombré watercolor, but running late.  I had to a sandwich a birthday card in before I finished this one.
I had made the rainbow using oval nesting dies.

Title: Re: Creative Challenge - Ombré
Post by: howdyheidi on April 07, 2020, 11:39:57 AM

I love it! Thanks for playing, Sheila!

Title: Re: Creative Challenge - Ombré
Post by: Iring on April 08, 2020, 11:36:59 PM

Here's (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=4865#top_display_media) how I used one of my ombre watercolor backgrounds.  I die cut it.  I had this plan to use these bunny dies when I was watercoloring.  Finally got some cards put together.  I know I'll enjoy using the other backgrounds I made too ... there might be more bunnies.

Title: Re: Creative Challenge - Ombré
Post by: howdyheidi on April 09, 2020, 07:37:21 AM

That is such a great idea. They go great with the plaid for easter.

Title: Re: Creative Challenge - Ombré
Post by: Iring on April 10, 2020, 11:58:35 PM

Heidi, the bunnies are multiplying!

Still playing with my ombre washes.  I die cut another bunny today.  If I had started earlier in the month, I might have made more of these!
Bunny Hop (http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=4872#top_display_media)