Just wanted to share two cards I put together today using the Inside the Lines Designer Series Paper and the Watercolour Pencils....
See below for a list of the supplies
Here is a close up - showing you how I used the Wink of Stella clear to add some shiny and sparkle and the flowers. The Wink of Stella actually works with the watercolour pencils and will blend the colours just like the Aqua Painters or Blender Pens.
My style with using the watercolour pencils is very simple, I did most of the colouring while watching TV at night. I find it very relaxing. I simple cut up the one sheet into card fronts - 4"x5.25" and coloured each one using the watercolour pencils and blender pens. Once coloured they are ready to add to a card front and match with a simple sentiment. I found that after colouring with the blender pen, the paper was no longer flat, so I adhered to a piece of white card stock before adhering to the front. Worked perfect.
This months giveaway winner will get a package of the Inside the Lines Designer Series Paper. There are many ways to ender the giveaway:
• participate online (commenting, sharing),
• subscribing to my YouTube channel,
• Inviting a friend to our FB group,
• sharing what you created on FB for the monthly challenge (adding colour to a project),
• by signing up for a class,
• or by placing an order (online using the Host Code or by emailing me).
An Update on the Watercolour Pencils | As many of you may be aware, Stampin' Up! experienced an extremely high demand for their Watercolour Pencils (item 141709). And were for a brief time unavailable to order. But they are back in stock however we have been asked to let you that if sales maintain their current levels, the inventory will sell out within 2–3 weeks; if demand increases, their supply will deplete sooner. So now is the perfect time to get an order in for the Watercolour Pencils if you have been eyeing them. Please contact me if you have any questions!
Happy Friday! ... and happy long weekend for those lucky to get a Family Day holiday on Monday! Lets kick the weekend off with a fun new series:
STEP IT UP
A look at how you can take a simple design and add techniques and product to ....well step it up :)
CARD #1
This card is perfect for a new crafter or when you need to put a quick card together. Very simple in supplies (paper, ink and stamps) and skill level (stamping & glueing).
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Cut your Very Vanilla card stock to measure 5.5" x 8.5. Score it at 4.25".
2. Stamp the large sentiment in Emerald Envy ink on the front of the Very Vanilla card base. Use the Stamp-a-ma-jig to stamp the same sentiment in Dapper Denim (see video below). To keep this even easier just use one ink and stamp once.
3. Stamp the smaller sentiment in Dapper Denim ink.
4. Cut a piece of Moroccan Designer Series Paper (0.75" x 5.5") and adhere to the bottom of the card.
Building on the second card, but this time adding some layers and more techniques. This card is a perfect example of the:
MONTHLY CHALLENGE
ADDING COLOURING
I would love to see how you add a touch of colouring to your projects - cards, scrapbook layouts, pocket page cards - using either watercolour pencils, blender pens, aqua painters, Stampin' Write markers, brayers, daubers, sponges, spritzer, whatever....really the possibilities are endless!
To enter this months challenge, to be entered to win the monthly giveaway,
1. Cut a piece of Dapper Denim card stock to measure 5.5" x 8.5. Score it at 4.25" to make your card base. Cut a piece of Very Vanilla card stock to 4" x 5.25"
2. Stamp the large sentiment in Emerald Envy ink on the front of the Very Vanilla card base.
Use the Stamp-a-ma-jig to stamp the same sentiment in Dapper Denim (see video below).
3. Stamp the smaller sentiment in Dapper Denim ink.
4. Add some Emerald Envy ink to a clear block and using the Aqua Painter brush add drops of colour to the Very Vanilla card front.
5. Cut a piece of Moroccan Designer Series Paper (0.75" x 5.25") and adhere to the bottom of the Very Vanilla card front.
6. Wrap three pieces of Emerald Envy twine around the front of the card and tie in a bow.
7. Add the Emerald Envy enamel dots.
8. Add Stampin' Dimensionals to the back of the Very Vanilla card front and adhere to the front of the card base.
With each of the cards I used my new (so excited) Stamp-A-Ma-Jig - to create a pop with the Thank You stamp from the Sale-A-Bration, So Very Much, stamp set.
And for the background effect in Card #3 I used some ink and the Aqua Painter brush - here is a video showing both of these techniques closer:
So thats it for the February Step It Up feature - what did you think? Would you like to see more of these? I would love to hear from you - and don't forget every time you participate in the discussion both here and on FB you are entered into the Monthly Giveaway!
FEBRUARY UPDATES |
Its hard to believe we are over half way through February, but so far two of my February classes have come and gone and all were A LOT of fun!
Sending Love Card Class
Last Friday night I had 6 ladies join me for my Sending Love card class - we made 4 full size cards and 3 mini cards. While we created, laughed and enjoyed some yummy treats we also played a fun game - Pass the Gift - and one lucky lady went home with some free product and gift certificate!
We had some fun playing with my new Big Shot too!
Men's Only Valentin'e Class
Then on Sunday I had 5 guys sign up for my Men's Only class and they braved it through all the snow to come make a creative Twist & Pop card for their wives along with a cute package to include some sweet treats. I was beyond impressed with the guys - they were much quieter than the ladies from Friday night, but they were focused on creating :) I loved how each of the guys made their card unique - making it with their own - very special for their wives. Plus the ladies each received a gift certificate with their card and gift to use towards products or classes. Happy shopping ladies!
Here is the front of the card:
And because its a Twist & Pop card - its easier to show the inside with a quick video:
To make the card I used a template from my Silhouette Cutting Machine - which made the mechanism that does the twist and pop very easy. I tried looking online for a template, and there are a lot, but can be quite confusing and time consuming. Let me know if you would be interested in a class featuring this cute wow card.
The rest of the supplies used for this card are below.
February Open Studio
There is still time to sign up for my Open Studio night on February 24th. Once you register - you are welcome to arrive at any time between 6-9pm and use my Stampin' Up! tools, inks and selected stamp sets. Plus there will be a fun Make n' Take available. The cost is $15 or FREE with a qualifying order ($25 or more).
Have a great long weekend! Hubby and I have plans to go ice fishing (ok I don't fish, I take a book), spend time with family and celebrate the anniversary when we got our sweet Abby. On the very first Family Day (2008) we picked Abby up from her foster family & life has never been the same!
Happy Monday everyone!
I wanted to share with a project I did for a customer... she asked me to help her with an item she needed for a Bridal Shower she was hosting. She needed a tag that she could attach a chocolate kiss to, that would match her theme of Tiffany blue with glitz and glam. And I immediately thought of the Love Sparkles stamp set.
Have you seen this in the Occasions Catalogue? Its a great stamp set with 13 stamps in a variety of sentiments and cute images. When you can't help but bling up important things, this is the stamp set you'll want on hand. It's just the glimmer you need to properly get your glam on.
Here is the final project we decided on:
She will add a Hershey Kiss to each of the 40 tags using a glue dot.
After the candy is gone you have the perfect bookmark - how cute is it!
I love the tag design - I cut it out using my silhouette, but Stampin' Up! has a large variety of dies
and punches that would make a variety of cute tag designs.
Here is a quick video showing you how I created these and what else I made with this stamp set:
And here is a closer look at each of those cards:
Night of Navy Cardstock & Ink, Silver embossing and silver cardstock with silver embellishments.
Real Read Ink and Cardstock with gems and heart die
Emerald Envy ink and cardstock and Stampin' Dimensionals
(a simple paper, ink and stamp card!)
Flirty Flamingo ink and cardstock, white ribbon, Falling Petals embossing folder.
And this card is an example of how you can use the Sponge Brayers to add a touch of colour ...
a perfect example for our February Challenge:
MONTHLY CHALLENGE
ADDING COLOURING
I would love to see how you add a touch of colouring to your projects - cards, scrapbook layouts, pocket page cards - using either watercolour pencils, blender pens, aqua painters, Stampin' Write markers, brayers, daubers, sponges, spritzer, whatever....really the possibilities are endless!
To enter this months challenge, to be entered to win the monthly giveaway,
Subscribe to my YouTube Channel and you will be entered in the:
MONTHLY GIVEAWAY
If you attend a Create & Share event, participate in online challenges or discussions, sign up for a class or place an order with me in person, via email or online using the code #TFSJRDKQ, you will be entered to win a FREE package of Inside the Lines Specialty Designer Paper. I've talked about this paper in a few different blog posts...if you missed those please have a look and see all the great features of this new and limited time offered product! Make sure to check out my Giveaway tab at the top to find out about all the upcoming/current giveaways!
