Hero Arts | Hello Beautiful – Watercolor Background with Derwent Inktense Pencils
I mentioned a few weeks ago that I bought a case of Derwent watercolor pencils and that I was hoping to find some time to sit down and play. I created a very simple card with lots of white heat embossing and a bit of watercolor just to test my new purchase out.
The Derwent Inktense pencils are very different from other watercolor pencils I have in my stash mainly because they become permanent after they become dry. So for instance if you add a bit of color with the pencil to the paper next add water and don’t blend it out the pigment will become permanent and you wont be able to manipulate it after it dries.
Its a great property/quality that is wonderful for various techniques (which I am yet to explore), but this also takes a bit of getting used to. If you like to color slowly – these might not be the best option for you. Although if you work with a decent amount of water and focus on small sections – you should be fine.
To create this card I used images from several various stamp sets from Hero Arts – Butterfly Pair and Love Bug to heat emboss images in white and watercolor and For You Flowers to heat emboss a sentiment in gold.
I die cut my watercolor panel using a Stitched Rectangle die from Simon Says Stamp and foam mounted it onto a white card base. To embellish this project I added a bit of natural twine and adhered several Rose Gold and Gold sequins as well as a few clear droplets.
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
 Hero Arts Gold Embossing Powder PW100 Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Snow Layering Papers PS610 Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Ranger .5 Oz. Multi Medium Matte Adhesive Shop at: SSS | PPP |
 ScraPerfect Perfect Crafting Pouch Multi-Purpose Craft Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Stitched Rectangles Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Versamark Watermark Emboss Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Spellbinders Artisan X-plorer Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS | SC |
 Hero Arts White Embossing Powder PW110 Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Simon Says Stamp Big Momma Foam Tape Roll Shop at: SSS |
 Arches Cold Press WAatercolor Pad 9×12″ Shop at: SSS |
 Pretty Pink Posh 4MM Clear Droplets (small) Shop at: SSS | PPP |
 Hero Arts Color Layering For You Flowers Stamp Set CL944 Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Pretty Pink Posh 4MM Metallic Gold Sequins Shop at: SSS | PPP |
 Derwent 36 Inktense Watercolor Pencils Shop at: SSS |
 Pretty Pink Posh 6MM METALLIC ROSE GOLD Sequins Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Butterfly Pair Stamp & Cuts Set DC182 Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Love Bug By Lia Stamp Set CL927 Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
Teresa Doyle
June 28, 2016This is lovely Yana, the rose gold sequins are a great addition.
Helen Gullett
June 28, 2016Gorgeous Card, Yana! And thank you for the tips with the Derwent pencils. My hubby got me a set for Christmas Gift and I am still trying to get use to using them. They have beautiful colors for sure 🙂
Maggie B
June 28, 2016Hi Yana ~ Your card is gorgeous and the extra little details finish it off very nicely. Based on what you said, I don’t think the Derwent are for me because I have a tendency to color a bit more slowly. However, if I know someone that has them I’d certainly like to give them a try. Thanks for sharing all your info! ~HUGS~
Svitlana Shayevich
June 28, 2016Stunning card! This coloring is amazing! So soft and gentle! Love it!
Sherry Rose
June 29, 2016Just Gorgeous, Yana! I really love your posts!