Watercolor Roses - Technique and Video Tutorial
April 26, 2009
Your response to my "watercolor roses" post last week was overwhelming, and as promised, here are the instructions and a VIDEO TUTORIAL for you! :)
This technique originated with Crystal French from Denver, and was demo'd at the Stampin' Up! Seattle Regional Seminar by Connie Ingram. Then Sandi MacIver shared the directions on a yahoo group... so I hope I've got this reasonably close to what Crystal had in mind... since I never saw the demo ... it's like playing the 'telephone game' and hoping you got it reasonably correct after the info passed through a few people :)
This is the 6x6 page my students will make in class this week in my Technique Book class:
Here are 2 other cards I made using this technique:
Instructions - see Video for more details:
- stamp rose image (from Fifth Avenue Floral Set) on Shimmery White cardstock using White Craft Ink
- heat emboss with Clear Embossing Powder and the heat tool
- generously spritz entire embossed image with water in a spray bottle - spray until there are puddles of water, not just wet paper
- use an Aquapainter to dip into drops of classic reinker and just "touch" the tip of the Aquapainter/ink to each section of the rose - ink flows inside each section (because of the embossing) but will also blend nicely when you touch more than one color to a section
- use 2 or 3 coordinating reinker colors in any combo you wish (classic ink)
- I used: Pretty in Pink, Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose, Cameo Coral and Summer Sun on the above samples
- clean Aquapainter tip in between applying each color
- let dry, cut out image and mount to card or project. They took approx. 20 to 30 minutes to dry - will vary by climate/weather.
- I used flowers from my garden for color inspiration - also check photos on google or any rose garden for color inspiration
Video Tutorial:
Now go have fun making your own beautiful roses!!!
Patty, you have made this look so simple, I can't wait to try it myself. Thanks so much.
Jane B
Posted by: Jane Baldwin | April 29, 2009 at 06:09 PM
Wowsers! Absolutely gorgeous!! Have to try this - thanks so much!
Posted by: Dawn Bullock | April 29, 2009 at 06:13 PM
I love this and can't wait to try it!! thanks so much for the great video!
Posted by: Tracy Smith | April 29, 2009 at 06:30 PM
I love this watercolor technique. I went looking at my stamps to see which ones i could use it one. I can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us.
Posted by: Bambi | April 29, 2009 at 06:47 PM
great job, the roses are so pretty!
chrissy.cheung@gmail.com
Posted by: Chrissy | April 29, 2009 at 06:47 PM
What a neat idea, the card is beautiful. I think I'll try it in different blue tones, then layer onto different blue papers......monoch"rose"matic!
Posted by: becky | April 29, 2009 at 07:09 PM
Your tutorials are wonderful, and your cards are AMAZING! Thanks for all your tips and inspiration, and all the time you put in to share it with ME and thousands of others that visit your blog daily :) CONGRATS on a very successful blog!
Posted by: manybooks (Linda) | April 29, 2009 at 07:17 PM
Another Beautiful Card, and I can actually make this one now! I'll have to give it a try, although mine probably won't be as nice as yours! Thanks For sharing this project with us!
Posted by: Cheryl Delsanter | April 29, 2009 at 07:18 PM
Love your blog! I check in with you almost everyday! Love your work, very inspiring!!! Thanks for all you do!!!!
Posted by: Kim | April 29, 2009 at 07:21 PM
Wow, so glad I found your site today. I am putting it in my favs. Thanks for the great video.
Dee
Posted by: Dee | April 29, 2009 at 07:29 PM
LOVE LOVE LOVE the roses. I love your blog.
patti@stic.net
Posted by: patti Pennock | April 29, 2009 at 07:35 PM
Patty, what a real blessing you are to share your gift so freely with all of us. This technique is something I will definitely be using in my next workshop...and for Mother's Day...and Birthdays...and...
Posted by: Sheryl Walker | April 29, 2009 at 07:37 PM
Patty, this is absolutely gorgeous, and sounds really easy, although, I doubt I will
be able to make it seem quite so easy, lol.
thanks for sharing this tutorial and technique. I appreciate all you do.
ceashark at aol dot com
Posted by: Carolyn S. | April 29, 2009 at 07:50 PM
OMG! I just tried this and it works so well! I have pink roses everywhere!! Thank you so much patty on this technique that you are sharing. This is truly my favorite!!
Bobbi
Posted by: Bobbi Sample | April 29, 2009 at 07:56 PM
Your roses are fabulous. I love the vibrant color. I can't wait to try these.
Posted by: lacyquilter | April 29, 2009 at 08:04 PM
Patty, congrats on your 2 mil hits! Well-deserved! Thank you for letting us celebrate with you with the blog candy! LOVE both of your latest tutorials - absolutely awesome! Becky K
Posted by: Becky K | April 29, 2009 at 08:17 PM
Thanks for making this video. I was at regionals but it is so nice to have your video to refer back to. So often I get home from these events and forget how a particular project was done. I love your color combination as well.
Posted by: Melissa Canales | April 29, 2009 at 08:20 PM
Patty, I just recently was able to get DSL, so now I am LOVING your videos! I watched this one, made my own card, and posted a link to your blog from mine. You are truly an inspiration! THANKS!!
~Beth
Posted by: Beth | April 29, 2009 at 08:24 PM
Fabulous!!!!! Thanks so much for taking the time to share this with everyone.
It's a good life!
Terri E.
Posted by: Terri E. | April 29, 2009 at 08:40 PM
Love this! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Millie | April 29, 2009 at 08:40 PM
Really very beautiful and amazing. The oohs and ahhs were in the perfect spot. I was skeptical at first but then it became clear how magical it really is. Great job!
Posted by: Susana Grijalva | April 29, 2009 at 08:58 PM
Beautiful roses. Thank you for sharing your stamping work. I look forward to your blog posts.
Posted by: Beth | April 29, 2009 at 09:31 PM
These are very pretty. I cant wait to give it a try. Thanks for sharing, I love your videos.
Posted by: Brenda | April 29, 2009 at 09:36 PM
Congratulations on the success of your business and blog. Your projects are beautiful. Your resources are invaluable! Thank you!
Posted by: Dee Simpson | April 29, 2009 at 09:57 PM
Hi Patty,
Thank you for sharing the watercoloring technique. I think I could make my own beautiful roses, too. It was like magic when you applied the color to each petal. I am also jealous of your garden of real roses. The colors are so beautiful and inspirational.
Posted by: Michelle | April 29, 2009 at 11:51 PM
Patty, Your flowers are beautiful!! I can't wait to try this technique. Thanks for sharing this as well as everything that you share. Congratulations on your 2,000,000 blog hits. I love your blog!!
Posted by: Betty Kincannon | April 30, 2009 at 12:01 AM
Very Elegant Patty. Thanks for Sharing. Love the Video!
Hugs and blessings - Jean Fitch
Posted by: Jean Fitch | April 30, 2009 at 12:45 AM
Simply gorgeous! I love this new set. TFS
Posted by: Cheryl M | April 30, 2009 at 03:18 AM
Patti,
What an awesome video. I love your website and all of your ideas and inspiration. Keep up the great work!
Posted by: Debbie Henderson | April 30, 2009 at 03:54 AM
Wow! That is beautiful. This is why I visit your site every day. You inspire me. I just love the work you do.
Posted by: Connie P | April 30, 2009 at 04:11 AM
wow that's amazing! i will never go even near to your talent!
Posted by: Meital | April 30, 2009 at 04:22 AM
Such a great video, I love roses and use alot of my rose stamps too. Thank you for taking the time to make such a great demonstration.
Posted by: Brandy Whisman | April 30, 2009 at 04:48 AM
Gorgeous! Can't wait to try this.
Eileen
eyeleeeen@optonline.net
Posted by: Eileen Bellomo | April 30, 2009 at 05:21 AM
Your roses are beautiful Patty.
I am definitely going to try this watercolouring technique...it looks so fun and easy enough for me.
Not sure it will turn out as pretty as yours but I will try.
Posted by: Dale | April 30, 2009 at 05:49 AM
Patty, this is amazing. I never would have figured it out without being able to see how you achieved such wonderful results. Thanks for the video--those of us East Coast gals can't always get to the Seattle regionals! Thanks for such inspiration!
Georgann
Posted by: Georgann G | April 30, 2009 at 05:49 AM
These roses are so beautiful. Thanks for all your great work!!! and CONGRATS on the blog hits!!!
Posted by: Cindy J | April 30, 2009 at 06:00 AM
Great cards. They are gorgeous TFS
Posted by: Becky | April 30, 2009 at 06:07 AM
Hi Patty,
These are gorgeous! I especially like how the textiles paper the roses are mounted on really make it POP!!!
Posted by: Lisa | April 30, 2009 at 06:11 AM
Most beautiful... I have already emailed your technique to me customers! they Loved it too! Thanks for always sharing your ideas!
Posted by: Rose Curtis | April 30, 2009 at 06:28 AM
this is so awesome! I wondered why I didn't see this and then I realized that you were at the Saturday session.
this is just incredibly gorgeous. thanks for taking the time to make a video to share.
Posted by: Melanie Hopes | April 30, 2009 at 06:38 AM
I absolutely love this technique. I can't wait to try this for my mother's day cards. Thanks so much.
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie Porter | April 30, 2009 at 07:10 AM
Patty,
you are such an inspiration! I truly enjoy visiting your blog everyday to see what else I can learn! I just tried this technique last night with Elegant Eggplant and it's beautiful!
Posted by: Michelle Young | April 30, 2009 at 07:17 AM
I love your cards. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Posted by: Debbie | April 30, 2009 at 07:20 AM
This is absolutely beautiful! I know exactly what I'm doing for Mother's Day cards. I can't thank you enough for sharing these techniques. I visit everyday and am inspired to do more than I thought I ever could. Thank you so much.
Posted by: Christine | April 30, 2009 at 07:32 AM
Patty, these are gorgeous thanks so much for sharing all the time!! I am so blessed by you. I will be showing this at my Wow class. Thanks.
Posted by: Chris Greten | April 30, 2009 at 07:34 AM
AWESOME!! Thanks so much for sharing a video!! I LOVE your work!!
Posted by: Sharon Mc | April 30, 2009 at 07:50 AM
Wow! This is surely a "WOW" card with the colors blending so nicely together. Thank you for teaching us how to make it.
Posted by: Lauren Y. | April 30, 2009 at 07:58 AM
WOW! I am surprised at how easy this technique is and yet it gives such a stunning effect. (I oohed and aahed with the prompts on the video!) Thank you so much for sharing!
Posted by: Chrystal | April 30, 2009 at 07:59 AM
How neat -- first time I ever watched a technique in a video tutorial -- loved to see the colors spread. Thank you.
Posted by: Sharon Williams | April 30, 2009 at 08:01 AM
WOW - so striking! I really didn't think I would go for this technique, but after watching it I cannot believe how simple and striking the results are. Thanks again for all your wonderful inspiration!
Posted by: Michelle Pikscher | April 30, 2009 at 08:14 AM
Oh Patty, I love your blog. I thought I didn't need this set or the matching embossing folder but you have changed my mine. I am off to place another order.
Posted by: Vicki Callier | April 30, 2009 at 08:35 AM
Great video!
Its beautiful!
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: nancy l | April 30, 2009 at 09:46 AM
Congratulations Patty on all your blog hits. I look forward to your blog every day with all your wonderful ideas and inspitations. This watercolor technique is absolutely stunning...thanks for the great tutorial and video. This would make a beautiful Mother's Day card. Thanks for the chance to win your yummy candy.
Posted by: Susan Hughes | April 30, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Patty,
Just wanted to thank you for sharring this technique and doing the video. Your card tht you using this, they are just BEAUTIFUL!!
Enjoy your day!!
Denise from OHio
SU Demo
Phil4:13
Posted by: Denise from OHio | April 30, 2009 at 10:23 AM
WOW, this is great just gorgeous. What a neat way to color any outline flower. You are amazing.
Paula
Posted by: Paula Rough | April 30, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Wow! Those are gorgeous! What a cool technique!
Posted by: Lori A. | April 30, 2009 at 12:07 PM
Patty, both of your tutorials are wonderful. I thank you for sharing your beautiful creations! I've been a "silent admirer" for a while now. I have your blog favorited, but recently I've been visiting Linda Hansen's blog regularly, so I make a habit of hopping over to your blog from the link she has on hers. Isn't that cool that she's an admirer too!?! ;)
HUGS!
Kelly
Posted by: Kelly J | April 30, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Patty - very interesting Technique - sometimes I'm leery to try a new technique but you made this one look so easy I gave it a shot - wow is all I can say - thanks so much for all you do for us
Judy ~~~
Posted by: Judy Calderbank | April 30, 2009 at 12:36 PM
I like this tute the best- it's absolutely gorgeous!
Patty- you have the most lovely blog without being imposing or intimidating and yet, there are beautiful, inspiring and creative posts every day- what a champ!
I check every day and hope there is something that I can take away that will affect my day. There always is. And that's all about THAT!! Love ya!
Posted by: Lisa Page | April 30, 2009 at 12:48 PM
I love this technique. I'll probably CASE it for my next workshop. Love your blog. Thanks for all the inspiration.
Stampin in the SON! jenni Hogan
smurfette7777@msn.com
www.strampinintheson.com
Posted by: Jenni Hogan | April 30, 2009 at 01:18 PM
Oh WOW, Patty, your roses are just amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your talents and congrats on 2,000,000 hits!!
Posted by: Beth | April 30, 2009 at 01:39 PM
This is my favorite of your "Rose Technique" videos. Although I usually stay away from the whole watercoloring thing (out of fear), this was really not so bad. And these cards turn out beautiful! In person, they really do look like the flowers in your garden...very cool! I can't wait to try it with different colors!
Posted by: Suzanne | April 30, 2009 at 01:47 PM
Patty,
Question - is the use of the shimmery white c/s a design choice or is there something special about that paper that works better with watercoloring than the regular c/s?
Great tutorial! I'll definitely be trying this technique, too.
Heidi
Posted by: Heidi Myers | April 30, 2009 at 03:26 PM
I love this idea! Thanks for sharing!
Jonelle
Posted by: Jonelle Gressman | April 30, 2009 at 03:36 PM
wow! These are beautiful. Seems to take the stamping to an extra level. Your video was an excellent addition to the pictures on the blog.
Posted by: Herma Hughes | April 30, 2009 at 04:18 PM
What a great technique. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Stacey Carter | April 30, 2009 at 04:33 PM
I love your beautiful rose techniques and the gorgeous colors you used. Your photos of your real flower arrangements are stunning, too!
Posted by: Nancy Fair | April 30, 2009 at 05:18 PM
Patty, Your watercolor flowers are beautiful and look so much like your real flowers. THANKS for SHARING the technique and I am anxious to try it. It's demonstrators like you that are willing to share that make stamping so much fun.
Posted by: Darlene Lombard | April 30, 2009 at 05:23 PM
Your rose is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your talents.
Posted by: Julie Hughes | April 30, 2009 at 06:22 PM
Those cards are so pretty - thanks for showing us how to do it too! I might make it my mother's day card :) Deepa.Mishra (at) utah.edu
Posted by: Deepa M. | April 30, 2009 at 10:19 PM
This is absolutely gorgeous!! What talent you have. Thank you for sharing
Posted by: Cheryl Robinson | May 02, 2009 at 09:00 AM
My 60th Anniversary card using your awesome technique. Thank you, Thank you Patty for sharing.
Fifth Ave. Anniversary: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1333600?cat=16116
Posted by: nancy littrell | May 02, 2009 at 02:52 PM
Stunning, stunning rose. I'm running out to buy all the supplies. Your video tutorial was so well done. TFS!!
Hugs,
Beth
Posted by: Beth Norman | May 03, 2009 at 06:49 AM
Thank you so much for sharing this AWESOME technique and your GORGEOUS cards!!! I cannot wait to try it!!!!
Posted by: Jaimie Gvozdas | May 03, 2009 at 11:24 AM
WOW. So beautiful! And looks so easy too. Thank you for a wonderful tutorial!! I'm going to have to try that out very soon.
Posted by: Lisa | May 03, 2009 at 01:22 PM
I *love* your samples and your tutorial! Thanks for the inspiration! What is the best way to clean the aqua painter when switching colors? I have been having trouble getting rid of all of the previous color.
Posted by: Joyce Persenaire | May 03, 2009 at 02:03 PM
Those are gorgeous!! Thank you for taking the time to share!!
~Spike
Posted by: Spike | May 03, 2009 at 04:11 PM
So gorgeous, I had to try this for myself. Mine are still drying but they are looking good. Thanks for a great tutorial.
Posted by: Debra Busse | May 04, 2009 at 04:54 PM
Oh my these are gorgeous!!!!I am off to try this right now!!Tanks for the great tutorial.
Posted by: stamplaura | May 04, 2009 at 05:34 PM
Gorgeous technique. Thanks for sharing your video. I will have to try this as I love watercoloring.
Posted by: Kittie Caracciolo | May 05, 2009 at 03:03 AM
Gorgeous...glad you did the tutorial.. would not have used the right cardstock!! TFS!
Posted by: Connie in NM | May 05, 2009 at 03:50 PM
You have certainly inspired the creation of some gorgeous blooms ... fabulous.
Posted by: SmilynStef | May 05, 2009 at 07:17 PM
OMG......here is another card I made using your awesome technique. I made 2 of these Mother's Day cards and also made up 6 kits for my SU hostess club party next week. I made these roses using watercolor paper, which is a little more forgiving. I thought it would be easier for a class. Love the results. Enjoy and thanks again Patty for getting me hooked :-)
Mother's Day Top Note Rose: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1337685?nocache=1
Posted by: nancy littrell | May 06, 2009 at 12:20 PM
Awesome. I'm on my way to work on it now. Thanks for the tutorial
Posted by: Diane | May 06, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Wow! Ok. Sooo glad that Andrea Walford linked to your video! Stunning! I really can't wait to go try this method myself. I took 2 water color classes and this is by far easier!
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
http://www.stampingwithprincess.wordpress.com
Posted by: Dana Bincer | May 06, 2009 at 07:17 PM
Hi Patty!
I am new to your blog. These roses are stunning! Can't wait until I get my set in the mail this week!
TFS!
Diane
Posted by: Diane Cooper | May 07, 2009 at 10:40 AM
Those are just stunning!! I don't have too many reinkers but I will try with what I have.
Posted by: Jackie | May 07, 2009 at 06:57 PM
Thank you for this. I have passed the information along on my blog, with a link to this site. Hope that is ok. Amazing technique I am sure everyone will love.
Thanks and wonderful work.
Linda (South Australia)
Posted by: Linda | May 10, 2009 at 03:25 PM
These are just awesome Patty :-)
I wish I had found your tutorial before I
did my own version!
Thanks for the video.
Posted by: Cindy Malone | May 10, 2009 at 05:29 PM
Patty, those are just beautiful. They remind me of the roses my grandfather used to raise. Thanks for sharing, now when I get home frmo work tonight I will have to try that technique
Posted by: Debby Krueger | May 11, 2009 at 11:04 AM
You rock! What beautiful work, great tutorial - thanks so much for sharing!
Cathy
Posted by: Cathy W | May 13, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Hi Patty,
I saw somewhere online the real name to this technique, not sure if you posted it or someone else, do you know what it is really called.
thanks in advance
Posted by: Bridget Larsen | May 18, 2009 at 04:52 PM
Hi Patty,
I just saw your video on this blog http://stampinoutloud.blogspot.com/2009/05/this-technique-originated-with-crystal.html just wondering if we are allowed to post your video up on our blogs
Posted by: Bridget Larsen | May 18, 2009 at 07:15 PM
Wow!! Thanks for the wonderful tutorial. I just made my first rose and it made such a difference to see how you did yours. Thanks for all the work you put into your tutorial.
Posted by: Brenda | May 21, 2009 at 09:12 AM
Patty -- thanks for the great tutorial! Here's something that I made this afternoon. http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1357251
I have yet to get the Peace rose right, but I'm still working! I also want to get the color of Chicago Peace -- one of my favorites.
Posted by: ponygirl40 | May 24, 2009 at 05:57 PM
Patty, Thank you so much for sharing your watercolor and brayered roses with us. They are absolutely beautiful!! I can't wait to try them myself!
Posted by: Pamela Cosby | May 25, 2009 at 09:28 AM
Thank you, really enjoyed this tutorial, so went and played and really pleased with the result for a first effort.
Posted by: Jose | May 25, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Thoroughly enjoyed your tutorial ! I'll have to try this technique thank you for sharing it. X Fab
Posted by: Fabrizio | May 26, 2009 at 11:23 AM
I can't believe I haven't watched the full tutorial until now! Wow.. Patty, thanks for sharing this magical technique! I'm going to have to revisit it!
Posted by: Sharon Field / Createdbyu | May 27, 2009 at 04:11 AM
Love this tutorial.....here in downunder Australia we don't have shimmer white paper, would this work on the whisper white or watercolour paper?
Posted by: Bev Mantle | May 27, 2009 at 05:34 PM