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Sunday, March 2, 2014

I Need Your Opinion!

Hello friends.  I had a great morning yesterday.  I went to the Mesa Rubber Stamp Expo and boy did I have a good time!  It's so fun to see all the wonderful products out there for paper crafters.  Of course I bought a lot of goodies, mainly dies and some stamps.  But my favorite purchase is a set of watercolor pens.  I have never used them before, and have been wanting to try them.  I also got some stamps that are perfect to use with them.  I experimented with the colors and also the papers that I used with them.  Here is my question to  you.  Which result to your prefer, the plain paper or the watercolor paper?  It may just come down to personal preference, but I can't make up my mind!

                             Plain Paper               Watercolor Paper                     


I really like the texture of the watercolor paper, but the ink didn't touch all the surface of the paper.  But I think maybe it adds to the look.

Here is another one that I did on plain paper.


Please leave me a comment and sound off on what you think, and any experience that you have had with this technique!  I'd really love your input!

10 comments:

  1. It almost looks like the watercolors spread better on the plain paper. One problem I;ve had when I tried it was that the paper got too wet sometimes and did not lay flat. Love the irises.

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    1. I know what you mean! I think I misted the stamp too heavily before I stamped it onto the paper. It does not need much water - oh well, I'll keep experimenting! Thanx so much for your response! Hugs, J.

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  2. Wow, beautiful designs Joanne, such talent, the plain paper seemed to make the colors pop.

    Hugs diane

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  3. I think you are right Diane. I will have to keep experimenting! I appreciate your input. Hugs!

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  4. Both are great, Joanne. I guess it is all down to the 'look' you are going for. I use watercolour card because it can take a lot of water if you need to do a lot of washes. I think that both the images give a very professional painted look. xx

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  5. Hey Joanne, I think they both are so nice. I really like that look. I think the one on the paper has a softer appearance and with a few dots of glitter I think it looks so nice. The fact that both look so nice, is why I can't pick!!LOL
    I was checking out the card you made for your daughter...very cute!

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  6. All are beautiful, Joanne! What wonderful designs with your new watercolor pencils. I most like the poppies on the plain paper where they look softer.

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  7. beautiful samples, can't wait to see what you come up with these... =)
    many times i also prefer the plain paper just because the image is looks more clean and sharp, but sometimes the watercolor paper is just what the doctor ordered... =)

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  8. The plain paper looks sharp, but the textured paper adds to the watercolor allure. Like in water color, all the color doesn't soak into the paper in all spots. I like them both and I think it is amazing how close you came to the same design on both sheets of paper. I love the iris' the best, so beautiful. Great job, Joanne.

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  9. The plain paper for me, love the images. Sorry I missed this before but it was mt birthday on that day and I was having a wow of a crafting day with my friends :o)
    Jackie xx

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