Hello and Welcome to Make Magic Release Blog Hog – Day 2. For today, I made a mini slimline card and a tag featuring the beautiful Hibiscus Blooms Stamp Set.
Hibiscus Blooms
- Hibiscus Blooms is an 8×6 inches clear stamp set.
- It contains 18 individual stamps suitable to create any size projects and endless compositions.
- Having Hobisucs Blooms – coordinating die set will help you to easy create backgrounds and add the images as a second layer or topper.
HIBISCUS BLOOMS and Humingbirds mini slimline card
This card measures 6 -3/4″ x 3-1/2″ inches.
- I first stamped the images from Hibiscus Blooms Stamp Set using Antique Linen Distress ink on Strathmore watercolor paper.
- To add colour, I used Distress Inks diluted with water.
- I simply applied the inks on the glass mat, then I mixed them with water or with other ink colours and I applied the mix over the images.
Distress Ink Colouring
- You can apply a glazing watercolor technique using Distress Inks.
- These inks are translucent ( even Distress Oxide inks are translucent when mixed with plenty water)
- So, after applying various washes of color you can apply a last wash (of any ink color you might choose) to modify the appearance of the colour.
- I used Black Sooth Distress Ink diluted with water to do this.
- This can also fix raw edges or any unwanted cauliflower effect created by the Distress Inks. Although sometimes all those textures are nice and desirable.
Ink Colours Used
- Flowers : Prize Ribbon Oxide, Prize Ribbon Distress Ink combined with Pine Needles Oxide ink.
- Leaves : Pine Needles Oxide ink.
- I also used Salvage Patina and Mowed Lawn Distress Ink over all the images to add lights.
- To add shadows, I used Black Sooth Distress Ink .
Accents and Details
Using white and black pens, I added details to the images such as little dots and lines and I also rescue some lines that were lost due to no-line coloring.
- To stamp the sentiment, I used Versafine Black Onix Ink and the Misti.
- I stamped a background panel using Prize Ribbon Distress Ink and Sexy Hexis background stamp and I applied a heavy coat of Prize Ribbon Oxide ink over the edges.
- Then, I glued the coloured panel over the inked background and then I glued this to the card base.
Humingbird Tag
I’m obsessed with those mini hummingbirds from Hibiscus Blooms Stamp Set. They can also be the star of a small project.
- To make this tag, I first die-cut the tag out of Strathmore watercolor paper using a die from Nested Tags die set.
- Then, I stamped the image using Antique Linen Distress ink.
- Next, I applied the same ink colours use in the project above.
- I mixed Black Sooth Distress Ink and also Prize Ribbon Oxide with water and I splattered these over the tag.
- For the banner , I heat embossed the sentiment using WOW white embossing powder on white cardstock and I applied Pine Needles Oxide and Prize Ribbon Distress Inks over ( to change the colour of the cardstock.
- To finisg, I embellised with sequins.
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That’s all for today.
I hope you have enjoyed this post.
Happy Crafting.
X
Bibi
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I LOVE the colors you used for this beautiful card. Especially Tim Holtz’s new distress color, Prized Ribbon. I like that it is unconventional colors for a Hibiscus. So gorgeous!! The tag is adorable!! Thank you so much for all of this amazing inspiration!!
Absolutely beautiful! Love the hibiscus!
Wow! Wow!!! WOW!!!!! Absolutely STUNNING card!!!! Your coloring is Outstanding!!!!
love your color choice! TFS
Lovely card s and tag !!
beautiful card Bibi, love your colors
Gorgeous doesn’t even begin to describe the beauty of your work! You are truly gifted.
Such a pretty card, your colour choices were perfect.
All 3 projects are beautiful. I am really liking the Hibiscus set.
Beautiful card. I love the cool color palatte.
Love your card and tag! Love the glazing technique also! Thanks for the inspiration!
The colors and small white gel pen details make all the difference in these designs. Beautiful!
so elegantly watercolored! Beautiful hibiscus and hummingbird stamp set.
Gorgeous coloring! I LOVE the tag too!
I love your card! The colors are so beautiful! That little tag is amazing!
Stunning watercoloring, and stunning color combination! Beautiful cards…you are so gifted! And just love the tag idea too!
The prettiest blues and greens. I am planning to implement the background technique on the hummingbird/hibiscus card. Absolutely love the blending. Thank you for sharing these beautiful cards/tags.
Stunning cards and colors.
the tags are fantastic.
Love the hummingbirds.
thanks for sharing
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What beautiful creations! That stamp set is wonderful and you’ve really shown its possibilities so well!
Beautiful card and tag! Such amazing colors…
Thanks for sharing.
This card is beautiful. The colors are gorgeous. I love painting with distress inks. But even better, l love to watch videos that show how it’s done. I hank you!
Hummingbird card is gorgeous!
Wonderful variety & detail on your card and tag creations.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
I absolutely love this card and tag. I would have never thought to pair green with Prize Ribbon, but it is breathtaking.
Love your cards and tag. Hummingbirds are the best!
Beautiful flower cards. Love your painting technique, wonderful job! Thanks for sharing, Bibi!
The colors you used and the amazing blending of the colors is gorgeous!
Wow that blue and green color combo is very eye catching!
Lovely card – gorgeous colors and really like how you added fine details with the black and white pens! Wonderful!
Seeing more and more tag inspiration. I think I will make more tags as inserts into special cards that I send out. I also started getting supplies for slimline cards and appreciate the inspiration for those.
The cards and the tag are stunning. You have lots of artistic talent and it shows here! Love the blue hibiscus and the humming birds.
Omigosh, such beauty on these cards! I love the small hummingbird stamp, and especially love it on the sweet tag! Great use of this beautiful Hibiscus stamp set!
You’re waterscoloring is fabulous. Just watched your Instagram video. ❤️
WOW!! Your use of this stamp set is amazing!! I LOVE that you used this set in such different ways. The monochromatic card is fabulous and I adore your little tag.
Wow! Very pretty cards! Especially love the blues and greens and the hummingbirds.
omg what gorgeous projects – love your compositions and color choices
Stunning work! I love your first card. Absolutely beautiful.
Stunning! I love the Blue Ribbon colors in this.
Beautiful cards and tag. You have made a great combo with the blue and green colors.
Those are some really beautiful blues.
Love these beautiful colors. Always enjoy the inspiration you give us Bibi.
Bibi….your cards are spectacular and I really enjoyed them. Thank you for sharing! ❤️
You colors are so beautiful!
Pretty cards & tags.
Oh, la, la,la gorgeous. Need to practice doing watercolor. So inspiring!!! As always.
How pretty–I used to have a blue hibiscus bush,,,,actually twice. These are so pretty!
Love the hibiscus set, it has such wonderful sentiments and that sweet hummingbird! Beautiful blues and mixing those blues really added to this gorgeousness. TFS
I love the cards. I was surprised that you used TH Distress Inks for the water coloring. I prefer the oxide inks for blending and solid stamps and wondered how to use the distress inks, since I already had them in my stash.
Thank you. After doing this in such a large format, I agree with you. the Oxide inks blending surprised me.
These are just gorgeous Bibi! How ethereal they are in watercolor….
Beautiful soothing colors, love your cards.
Thank you for sharing your talent with us, Bibi. Your cards are breathtaking! At each step they get more and more beautiful.
Beautiful card and tag! Such beautiful colours and colour combos.
Thanks for sharing.
Love those blues and greens 🤩
Love that gorgeous card and that tag. The Hibiscus Blooms set is my favorite from this fantastic release — the images are beautiful and the sentiments are amazing.
Gorgeous!!
Beautiful slimline cards. Love your use of color
Such a lovely set with the card and gift tag. The blues and greens are beautiful.
Lovely colors
Wonderful cards and tag!
I love the colors you chose, thanks for sharing.
WOW… awesome, beautiful cards (and tag)! I especially LOVE the blues and greens of your first card and tag. Thanks for all your inspiration. ❤
WOW – amazing technique and such gorgeous cards. thanks so much for sharing with us all
Fantastic cards, love hummingbirds!!
Wow, these are really beautiful!
I REALLY LOVE YOUR PRETTY SLIMLINE CARD! THE color combination is bright and summery! Beautiful!
Beautiful, beautiful cards! The tag is so sweet.
Stunning card! I love the hummingbirds in this set!
Wow..what a gorgeous card! Love the colours.
I love the blue. It is so pretty and my favorite color. Gorgeous card!!
Beautiful colors on your card and tag! I love the hummingbird!
Gorgeous no-line watercoloring! I love the vibrant colour you coaxed out of the oxides 🙂
Gorgeous shading
Your card is gorgeous! You chose my favorite colors to watercolor the hibiscus and hummingbird. Thank you for video, the final picture looked like the hibiscus was sealed with a glaze. The tag is adorable too. Thanks again for sharing.
Fabulous cards and tags! Great job!
Very pretty cards, love your little hummingbird!
I was surprised at the resultant color created between Prize Ribbon and Rustic Wilderness… WoW! Stunning card; you are truly a WC artist! Thanks for sharing, Bibi! 🤩🥰👍🏾🤘🏾
beautiful, just beautiful
So so beautiful!
Beautiful card. Color scheme is right up my alley.
Wow! Gorgeous cards!
Stunning card & tag! Such beautiful colors!!
Gorgeous cards and tag! I love the hummingbirds and hibiscus flowers!
What a beautiful take on the Hibiscus blooms! Thank you for sharing your art!
Gorgeous cards and Tag. I adore the Hibiscus set, Thanks for the inspiration!
Wow, Bibi! Te salieron hermosas!
Beautiful! The colors really play with and to each other. I love the hummingbird and the hibiscus blooms and seeing them together is just the most gorgeous to me.
Wow! Stunning cards Bibi!! I love the blues and greens on your first hibiscus card and the little bird tag!! Wonderful inspiration!! Stay safe! 🙂
I adore hummingbirds and this is a cutie!
Really pretty projects — great colours
WOW!
Beautiful and inspirational. Thank you for sharing your work with us.
Such beautiful creations!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Such beautiful creations!! Your no line watercoloring is just stunning! Love the colors you used! Thanks for the inspiration!
Beautiful glourious colors, awesome card and tag.
Thank you
Wow, I’m blown away! The detail of your colouring is amazing. That tag is definitely a keeper. Thank you for bringing such wonderful creativity and for the chance to win.
Beautiful card! You make look so easy combining those colors. Than you
I love these colors and the hummingbird stamp!
Gorgeous card and tag, loved the colors. The humming birds are wonderful. I enjoyed your video also, thanks.
Beautiful card & tag. I would love to get some happy mail, especially if it looked like yours!
I marvel at your outstanding art.
Hi, Bibi – Love your non-traditional take on the hibiscus colors! Your card is just beautiful! Love the tag, too!
Lori S in PA
Beautiful card and tag. I like your choice of colors.
Your card and tag are gorgeous!! Thank you for your inspiration!
I loved the card you did with the Hummingbirds and Hibiscus Blooms! Thank you for sharing your techniques and inspirations with us!
fabulous watercolouring, great technique!!
Beautiful card and tag! I love the hummingbird set! I’ve yet to try no line coloring, but you make it look so easy! Thanks for sharing!
What a gorgeous colour palette! Love the card & the tag, excellent job!
Love your projects and your colours are stunning.
Stunning!! Love the colors you used for this beautiful card.
Beautiful card and color combination!
I love this new release. So many cute products! Beautiful card and tag!
I love everything about this card!
Love the color palette you chose for the flowers.
So very pretty, love the colors
The delicate himmingbird is so cute! I love how you focused on blue and green, too.
Beautiful color choices!
Beautiful card and colors love this card! Thank you so much!