Watercolor Bookmarks
Hello everyone, hope my Zendoodle project inspired you all enough to pick up a pen and some colors!
..if not I am sure today's project will!
Often I hear aspiring artists mention how intimidating it is to stare at an empty piece of white canvas or paper , how it scares them from applying any color and of course the dreaded fear of 'ruining their paper'..and almost always I tell them to consider it a happy accident and move on instead of stepping back from color itself.
But then, sometimes, the cost of materials is in itself a deal braker, so I usually advise newbies to this hobby to start small. ..you don't need a huge full size sheet of paper to create something beautiful, even a tiny little piece of paper is enough to create a masterpiece!
And bookmarks are one of them..
Here is a step by step tutorial to show you how simple these are to do...
1-Dampen a small area with a wet brush and then pick up the colors directly from the pencils and apply...yes... you can use water with the pastel pencils and the colors turn out just as vibrant!
2- Using the Pitt Pastel pencil in blue and white , color in the blue eggs and go over the nest with brown and black Pastels and black Pitt Artist pens, and watercolor pencils for the greens.
3- Do the same with the floral bookmark by going over the initial wash with yet another darker one and add the greens and yellows.
4- Add highlights to the blue eggs with a white pastel pencil and add darks as needed under the nest with a brown and black pastel pencil
Add a sentiment and a ribbon..
...........and VOILA!
Supplies:
Art GRIP® Aquarelle Watercolor Pencils-green
Art GRIP® Aquarelle Watercolor Pencils-yellow
PITT© Pastel Pencils: #199, #176, #273 and #101-neutrals set
PITT© Pastel Pencils- Blue/green
PITT© Pastel Pencils #226- red/yellow set
Bookmark die-Papertrey Ink,
Sentiment-Papertrey Ink -All Booked Up Stamp Set
Swarup M. I am a self taught watercolorist and a trained textile designer . Over the last 20 years I have learned how to blend them both and bring that into my Papercrafting. I have been scrapbooking and card making for more than a decade now and immensely enjoy creating these mini masterpieces as I like to call them. I consider every card I create to be a miniature piece of art and usually favor a clean and simple style in my card making..and enjoy a bolder look in my Art journals. I enjoy photography and love to travel.
I blog as Sanketi and love sharing my work with others. I have been published in Designed to color magazine , Simply Handmade and Cards Magazines.
wow what gift, hope I win
Posted by: tammy woodcock | 03/22/2013 at 09:05 AM
These are gorgeous!!
Posted by: Jo Willis | 03/22/2013 at 09:08 AM
Love Love Love everything I have seen the last few days. I feel I need to invest in some new stuff.
Posted by: Larissa | 03/22/2013 at 09:09 AM
Oh my goodness ... that little nest is SO beautiful. You have SUCH amazing talent with watercoloring. WOW!
Posted by: Lillian Child | 03/22/2013 at 09:09 AM
Beautiful!!
Posted by: Dara Lynn | 03/22/2013 at 09:11 AM
I am going to do this! It's awesome!
Posted by: cassie | 03/22/2013 at 09:15 AM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Betty R | 03/22/2013 at 09:17 AM
These are just beautiful! Truly works of art!
Posted by: Laura Cox | 03/22/2013 at 09:17 AM
These are stunning, love the step by step photos showing how it was done.
Posted by: Cathy A | 03/22/2013 at 09:18 AM
These are gorgeous, love the details and all the white space!
Posted by: Barb King | 03/22/2013 at 09:19 AM
Stunning work!
Posted by: Jamie | 03/22/2013 at 09:24 AM
WOW! Amazing!!!
Posted by: Dee in NH | 03/22/2013 at 09:25 AM
Great Bookmarks
Posted by: Carole RB | 03/22/2013 at 09:30 AM
I will simply faint from ecstasy if i am fortunate enough to win! Amazing giveaway!!!!
Posted by: Julie F | 03/22/2013 at 09:35 AM
Beautiful tags today! Love these products! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Terri G | 03/22/2013 at 09:39 AM
Everything but the kitchen sink! What a giveaway!
Posted by: Linda johnson | 03/22/2013 at 09:47 AM
Love your blog...xoxo
Posted by: jules_sea | 03/22/2013 at 09:48 AM
these are the bomb diggity!
Posted by: suzanne austin | 03/22/2013 at 09:50 AM
Really beautiful! I love them :)
Posted by: Tanya Phenis | 03/22/2013 at 09:58 AM
cutest tags evern..LOVE LOVE LOVE the nest with eggs... yes please... so pretty!
Posted by: Trish Duncan | 03/22/2013 at 09:58 AM
Wow...These are Beautiful.
Posted by: Amy#8546(TheTigersHaven) | 03/22/2013 at 09:59 AM
Makes me think spring :)
Posted by: Jennifer Williams | 03/22/2013 at 10:00 AM
Georgous ... spring is coming and you inspired it...!
Posted by: Francine G | 03/22/2013 at 10:04 AM
Beautiful!
Sandra ltb
Posted by: Sandra ltb | 03/22/2013 at 10:05 AM
WOW ... love the water-coloring-effect ... and I´m amazed about the caddy with all the lovely stuff inside ... and I love gelatos <3 <3 <3
So please please please let me win :o))
Posted by: Maj-Britt Soegaard | 03/22/2013 at 10:06 AM
I would love to win this prize! Win or lose I will be looking for getalo and all Fiber Craft products the next time I go to Micheals! It is a 2 hr drive both ways!
Posted by: Jackie QH | 03/22/2013 at 10:07 AM
Beautiful bookmarks. They are so amazing that I want to try out these techniques right now.
Posted by: Tracey B | 03/22/2013 at 10:09 AM
Those bookmarks are absolutely fabulous! So pretty :)
Posted by: Purple | 03/22/2013 at 10:14 AM
Someday I hope to be able to draw things that look as good as the things I see on your blog! Winning this kit would be the step in the right direction!!!
Posted by: Krisha Arias | 03/22/2013 at 10:18 AM
I would love to win the caddy
Posted by: Sandy Rudy | 03/22/2013 at 10:21 AM
I have Spring break coming up with special time alone with my daughter and I have the supplies to try this idea out. Thank you for showing how simple it is!
Lyn
Posted by: Lyn Kaufmann | 03/22/2013 at 10:24 AM
Beautiful bookmarks. I love to play with colors These small projects don't take a lot of room to make and would be great gifts.
Posted by: MaryLouH | 03/22/2013 at 10:24 AM
More Fabulous-ness! I can barely stand it! Thanks for the chance to win so much fun.
Posted by: Aimee | 03/22/2013 at 10:28 AM
This is a wonderful gift I hope I win! Then each time I get to pick up my gelatos and Pitt pens I'll be organized from the start! I really like these book marks and the water colors are gorgeous! I do feel inspired! :)Thanks Faber-Castell!!!
~Vanessa W
Posted by: Vanessa Wachlin | 03/22/2013 at 10:44 AM
absolutely stunning!
Posted by: Holly Woodcock | 03/22/2013 at 10:44 AM
Wow. These look incredible!
Posted by: Jess S | 03/22/2013 at 10:46 AM
WOW! this is beautiful! Love your touch of black on the nest!
Posted by: veronica | 03/22/2013 at 10:58 AM
WOW! Would love to win this! Thank you for the chance!
Posted by: Margaret | 03/22/2013 at 10:59 AM
beautiful
Posted by: Lorrie Jonas | 03/22/2013 at 11:02 AM
Beautiful bookmarks, oh my!
I've just started a small collection of Faber-Castell for my art journaling, I'm still learning, but, I love everything I've seen using them!
Posted by: Pam Hooten | 03/22/2013 at 11:05 AM
These are just awesome. Definitely an inspiration....Thank you for the giveaway. Sure hope my name is called. Congrats to all the winners. Happy Crafting.
Posted by: Dee Dee Wellsted | 03/22/2013 at 11:08 AM
Absolutely beautiful bookmarks. Your watercolor technique is gorgeous.
Posted by: Regina M. Hamilton | 03/22/2013 at 11:11 AM
OMG! both tag are awesome , no, breathtaking!love this!!
want to make this too!!
Thank you for sharing your talent!
Posted by: Isabelle M | 03/22/2013 at 11:13 AM
Love your bookmarks! So simple but so stunning!!
Posted by: Marita Summers | 03/22/2013 at 11:19 AM
LOVE LOVE LOVE your watercolored bookmarks - they are just gorgeous. Very inspirational and uplifting. Thank you so much for sharing.
Posted by: Cheri F. | 03/22/2013 at 11:24 AM
These are gorgeous!
Posted by: Samantha T. | 03/22/2013 at 11:30 AM
Beautiful bookmarks! Thanks again for a great giveaway
Posted by: Wendy Friesen | 03/22/2013 at 11:37 AM
This would be neat to try!
Posted by: Jessie G | 03/22/2013 at 11:38 AM
Absolutely gorgeous! I am definitely going to try this! Thanks for sharing this technique :)
Posted by: Becky D | 03/22/2013 at 11:53 AM
Wow, that is so generous!!! Someone will be very blessed and have some creative fun!
Posted by: Kara | 03/22/2013 at 11:55 AM
I wish I had more time for crafting!!!! I would thoroughly enjoy winning some new stuff!
Posted by: Tiffany | 03/22/2013 at 12:12 PM
Love it! Can't wait for some more Faber Castell products!
Posted by: Lindsay M. | 03/22/2013 at 12:22 PM
Really gorgeous tags!!!!
Posted by: Vicky Aberto | 03/22/2013 at 12:45 PM
Is it ok to pray to win? cause I sure did today.. this would be such a blessing! Thank you again just for a chance to win.. and all week you have been so generous! Thank you so much for all the inspiration too!
Posted by: Erika Hayes | 03/22/2013 at 12:57 PM
The caddy is great, but to include the contents...WOW! Congrats to whomever wins. Busy hands will be happy hands.
Posted by: Barbara Tobey | 03/22/2013 at 01:00 PM
These are absolutely beautiful! What a great gift idea... Mother teacher etcccc thank you
Posted by: Melanie Douthit | 03/22/2013 at 01:03 PM
beautiful!!
Posted by: Lynda L. | 03/22/2013 at 01:05 PM
Wow!!!! Those are absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for sharing how you created them!
Gosh. I'd so love to win any of the fabulous products!
Posted by: Kathi R | 03/22/2013 at 01:19 PM
I have not tried any of these! What beautiful results!!
Posted by: Candy | 03/22/2013 at 01:19 PM
I have enjoyed the blog this week will all of the great ideas. I love today's pencils. I am not really good with the mixing and blending but I am sure with a caddy like the one you are giving away I would learn what I was doing. Thank you for all your sharing of skills and for the giveaways.
Posted by: Sharon | 03/22/2013 at 01:32 PM
Beautiful work - love watercolors! Amazing prize!
Posted by: DolliN | 03/22/2013 at 02:36 PM
Beautiful bookmarks!! I love how you explained everything. I did not know that I could use my pastels with water! Your watercoloring is beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
Posted by: Katie B. | 03/22/2013 at 04:08 PM
Really beautiful bookmarks! I love how you explained everything. I did not know that I could use my pastels with water! Beautiful job watercoloring! Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
Posted by: Katie B. | 03/22/2013 at 04:12 PM
I have tried this technique at Scrapfest...very fun!Your products are amazing and if I win, I will have many scrap days with my sister and nieces so they could share the products with me!
Posted by: Julie H in MN | 03/22/2013 at 04:16 PM
These bookmarks are absolutely beautiful! Makes me want to get out my craft stuff and give them a try.
Posted by: Renee | 03/22/2013 at 05:29 PM
These are both beautiful. I love the impressionistic feel. Blessings!
Posted by: Arnoldo L. Romero | 03/23/2013 at 01:02 AM
I'm AMAZED you colored those free hand- no stamps! BEAUTIFUL!!
Posted by: AJ | 03/23/2013 at 11:08 AM
Oh my! These bookmarks are absolutely beautiful! You have done an amazing job!
Posted by: Tasnim | 03/25/2013 at 04:29 PM