Stamping the stories: Peter Pan
Posted: December 2, 2015 Filed under: Pirates | Tags: Fabriano Watercolour Paper, Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolour paints, Penny Black creative dies, Penny Black stamps, Tsukineko Versafine inks 11 Comments
I am continuing the journey through imaginative books and stopping in Neverland today. When I was creating cards for the challenge I had to make sure there was a scene or setting from the book I could stamp or paint with some success. In thinking about Peter Pan, a story I enjoyed as a child and read to my children, I remembered this pirate ship stamp and pulled it out for the first time. I also pulled out one of my copies of Peter Pan for inspiration, the one illustrated by the incredibly talented Michael Hague.
To create this scene I painted some masking fluid where the waves would be then embossed the ship in black. I used watercolour paints to paint the sea, sky and cliffs then concentrated on the ship using paints then watercolour pencils for some finer details at the end. The sentiment is stamped on a die cut banner then trimmed and popped up over the panel.
After creating all my ‘story book’ cards I realised the books I chose were all made into movies. Perhaps that is a sign of a good story? I know I loved the books first and sometimes enjoyed the movies later on. It was the whimsical parts of Peter Pan that appealed to me, Wendy sewing on Peter’s shadow, the dog being their Nanna (although I did not get that as a child!?) and a ticking crocodile!
Supplies:
Stamps: Pirates, Sweet Wishes (PB)
Inks: Versafine Onyx Black (ImagineCrafts/Tsukineko)
Cardstock: Fabriano 100% cotton hot pressed watercolour paper, Neenah Epic Black cardstock
Dies: Triple Banner (PB)
Also: Gansai Tambi paints, masking fluid
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Oh Heather! this card is drop dead fabulous. I was so glad I was sitting down when I realized it did not have one tree in it! Not even one. lol. its delightful! I loved Peter Pan, the book and the movies. I love this series you are doing. I can’t wait to find out what the next book is. (patience has never been one of my virtues, lol) Have fun! hugs, treen
I love this – both the card and the story! Looking forward to more!
WOW what an expressive Sea scenery, I love it and the coloring too!
Hugs Anja
Wow stop me in my tracks beautifully delightful.. I can so imagine Hook and Peter Pan here. Love it
Thank you Roxy; it was fun bringing the scene to life.
You are a true artist, my friend! This is amazing!
Thank you, Bonnie
I’m HOOKED…oh, pardon the pun!…I cannot wait till your next stamped story!!!
Hehe, so glad you are enjoying this little series.
A seascape! This is rather fabulous, in both senses of the word. 😉
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