Feathered Friends & Magical Colors: A Mixed Media Watercolor Adventure

 

Happy Friday, crafty friends!
Ericka here from Strangely Creative, and today I’m excited to share a pair of whimsical bird cards that combine some of my favorite things—watercolor play, stamping, and a touch of texture magic!

 

These cards were inspired by the beautifully detailed birds from PaperArtsy Sara Naumann Set 64 and 41. I’ve had this stamp set in my stash for a while and thought it would pair perfectly with the vibrant colors of Lindy’s Gang Magicals (think Brushos, but with extra shimmer and personality!).

 💧 Watercoloring with Magicals
I started by sprinkling the magical powder pigments onto watercolor paper and activating them with water. Watching the colors bloom and blend is half the fun—no two pieces ever turn out the same, which makes it perfect for background play or creating focal panels.

 

🖋 Stamping & Details
Once the watercolor was completely dry, I added some handwriting in the background. I then stamped the bird images in Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink for crisp, rich detail. I love how the bold ink contrasts with the soft, dreamy watercolor underneath.

📎 Finishing Touches
To add some artsy flair and texture, I pulled out some AALL & Create washi tape—these patterns always bring such a quirky charm to mixed media projects. I also ran the edges through my sewing machine for a hint of stitched texture and movement. Finally, I sketched hand-drawn frames around each card to tie everything together and give them that finished look.

 

These cards are simple in design but rich in detail—and most importantly, they were so much fun to make.

 

🕊️ Whether you’re a seasoned mixed media artist or just dipping your toes into watercolor and stamping, I hope these sweet bird cards inspire you to get inky this weekend.

Thanks for stopping by, and have a creative and colorful day!

 

Topflight Stamp Supplies

 

PaperArtsy - Sara Naumann 41 Shop at: TP	PaperArtsy - Sara Naumann 64 Shop at: TP	AALL & Create - Washi Tape #3 Artour de Mwa Shop at: TP	AALL & Create - Washi Tape #39 Scriptual Shop at: TP	AALL & Create - Washi Tape Heritage Scroll Shop at: TP
Tsukineko - VersaFine Clair - Nocturn Shop at: CS | AZ | TP