Arigato for Treasure!

Arigato is Japanese for thank you. I know this because I have my son and he has streeeeetched my horizons and perspectives as few other people in my life have. Because of my son, I have been to Karate lessons, learned various Japanese phrases. Because of my son, I have learned more than I would ever want to know about Japanese culture. Because of my son, I HAD to have this Samurai stamp!!!

The Samurai was stamped with Frayed Burlap Tim Holtz Distress Ink. The distress ink stays wet (wetter than most dye inks) enough to heat emboss--so I heat embossed it with clear ink. I then watercolored with various colors of distress ink. I like the aged look of the result--little spaces of white around most of the lines. In my research of Japanese paintings (using Google Images) I saw a distressed look--as well as MANY shades of blue.

Materials:

Stamps: Samurai, Arigato & bamboo background by Rubbernecker;
Ink: Walnut Stain and Frayed Burlap for stamping Tim Holtz Distress Ink--and more for watercoloring;
Paper: watercolor paper, Chocolate Chip (SU!); DP by Basic Grey;
Accessories: Adirondack Paint Dabber-Gold; sponge, brads, foam tape, Coluzzle;

Well, it’s Tuesday and you know what that means – it’s Treasure Hunt Tuesday at Rubbernecker. Make sure you visit the Rubbernecker BLOG to find your clue to the treasure and to check out the weekly sale products. You’ll also want to visit my fellow Design Team Members to see what they’ve been up to:

• Bev - Savor the Journey (Blog Candy)
• Broni - Splashes of Watercolor
• Candy - Candy's Land
• Sherry- Walkin' on the Bad Side
• Kittie - Kittie Kraft (Blog Candy)
• Linda - Linda’s Works of Heart
• Shelly - Stamp with Shelly
• Tami - A Walk on the Mild Side

Arigato for stopping by here today!!