Berry Branches
Posted: December 11, 2023 Filed under: a berry branch, Penny Black | Tags: Fabriano Watercolour Paper, Penny Black stamps, Ranger Distress inks 10 Comments
It’s another old favourite, maybe I say that a lot but when it comes to Penny Black brushstroke foliage stamps need I say more? This one is called ‘a berry branch‘ and I’ve featured it once a few years back on two different cards. How is that possible? I know it did turn up in classes a few years back and it was definitely part of this years ‘Painting with Stamps’ in-person class. Some of my previous posts have shown first and second generation prints from the same ‘inking’ and the two cards above are another example.
I keep the stamp in the stamp positioner and after stamping one panel I place another one in the same corner, spritz the still inky stamp and then stamp a paler more diluted impression. Often the second one ends up being my favourite. I used distress inks which work so well with added water.
When using this technique you can’t always control where the colours will blend into each other but I don’t let that worry me. I quite like the areas where green blends into brown into red.
Some of the panels got the splatter treatment, all were embossed with the canvas embossing folder and I added small PB sentiments either to the panel or just underneath it. Just one stamp but definitely a pretty one! Today’s post features affiliate links to The Foiled Fox. If you buy through these links I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Heather Telford 
Gorgeous !
I do love the fact that you get two impressions with one inking of the stamp. LOVE your color combinations and am particularly fond of the blue one. The lighter one does look really neat, almost dreamy. IF not for Christmas I’d be adding to my already ridiculous inventory with this stamp.
Wonderful creations! Merry Christmas.
These are lovely!!! Do you ink the stamp directly?
Gorgeous results.
All of these are beautiful, Heather! I love both the first stamping and second pull! And both color schemes are beautiful! I see why this is a favorite stamp. It certainly is a keeper! Thank you for the beautiful Christmas card! I LOVE the alcohol ink background with the die cut trees! It is making my day merry and bright!
Thank you Bonnie and glad to hear the card arrived safely. Merry Christmas.
So lovely! I can see why it’s one of your favourites!
All these examples are just fabulous Heather, and it is such a lovely stamp with the holly and berries, and the soft watery inking and spritzing makes the colours merge and every one looks different but equally beautiful. x
These cards are all so beautiful Heather. I LOVE both the first and second generation stamping and the different colours. A fabulous stamp that you’ve used to perfection! xx