I had run out of business cards, so I made some! I blogged about this idea a few years ago for the first time. This time I made it a bit simpler.
I took a business cards sheet and sketched circles here and there. Then I colored them with watercolors, leaving white background visible in some areas.
Then I used markers to add details. The white is from Copic White Pigment Jar, my newest purchase. If you have not found the perfect white pen yet (Uniball Signo Broad gel pen is my favorite so far), the Copic pigment is a great choice.
Here’s a close-up. Drawing these little doily type flowers with circles was so much fun!
Finally, I tore the business cards out from the sheet. Here’s a finished card.
I feel like I am repeating myself, but again: why buy when you can make it yourself?
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OMG, I just LOVE your new busness cards! They are amazing 🙂
I love it!!!!
Thank you, Joanna and Louison!!
These are so delicious! If they were offered for sale, I’d buy them in a heartbeat. Seriously.
Thanks Peggy! I appreciate your comment!!
I think this is a gorgeous work of art. I don’t know if any of us ever find the “ultimate” courage – no matter how accomplished some artist’s are, they require courage every time they take a step out of their comfort zone. And that’s how we grow as artists and as people.
Gina, thank you! Your comment was most insightful and must be true! It is easier to notice one’s own insecurities than what others’ have. Made me think – thanks so much!
Dear Päivi
Your designs are screaming to be fabrics, especially this one. And speaking of the art museum debate, one of my favorite photos in the world is a white sofa with many colorful Marimekko pillows. It seems to me we need both white and vibrant color, so whatever Finland decides, I’m sure it will be vibrant and gorgeous! All best, Hattie
Thank you Hattie! You comment made my day! (Those who haven’t subscribed my newsletter: art museum debate refers to a little story there.) How great that you like Marimekko, a Finnish company!
Love this so much!
Thanks, Denise!!
Lastly, I stamped the ducks. I filled in areas I wanted to sharpen with a black artist pen, drew thin lines for field, added some color with water-based markers and used a white paint pen to add white to areas. The very last thing I did was mail it to my stampin’ sister Pia way in Sweden!