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Watercolor Pencil Basics

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I was so excited to see the Watercolor Pencils in the Occasions Catalog. Stampin’ Up! has given us a new coloring option and in 13 of our Stampin’ Up! colors. Whoo hoo! Who doesn’t love that?

So today I’m sharing with you a couple of videos that I did to show you the basics of using Watercolor Pencils. I hope you’ll find them helpful, I’ve done the video in 2 parts to make things a bit easier.

I’m dusting off my old high school art skills for this and it’s been a while so bear with me. I was lucky to have a wonderful arts program at Brown Deer High School back in the day and I took every class I could! From throwing pots, metals and of course painting – so I hope my favorite teacher, Mr Panaro, would be happy I still have my class notebook after all these years.  After all it’s been a few years. LOL!

I’ve also created some PDFs for you so that you can create these water coloring worksheets for yourself as a reference. You’ll find them listed below the videos.

Getting Started with Watercolor Pencils Part 1 Video Tutorial:

Getting Started with Watercolor Pencils Part 2 Video Tutorial:

Simply print these PDFs off on Whisper White Card stock to get started making your own.

Watercolor Pencil Basics PDF

Watercolor Pencil Worksheet PDF

Practicing a bit will let you know what your own style of water coloring is and what you like best. So have fun and play!

Supplies:

Paper: Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Watercolor Pencils (141709) and Aqua Painter (103954) or Blender Pens (102845)

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Join the Blue Mountain Stampers

It’s a fun time of year to join Stampin’ Up! since it’s Sale-a-bration! Right now you can join my team, the Blue Mountain Stampers, and get hands on training like this at our Team Meetings & Resource Page!For just $99 your starter kit containing $125 in product and choose 2 more stamp sets of any price!   PLUS – your kit ships for free!Want to learn more?  Check out the links below:

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Hey, Chick!

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I loved this quirky little set the minutes I set eyes on it – after all who doesn’t like chickens? So today I wanted to share this fun card that Jackie gave me in my recent swap.

Every time I look at it it makes me smile – how about you? Who could resist this fun little chick peeking out from the picket fence.

I thought you might enjoy learning how to make these quick and easy picket fences so you can make this little card too – so today’s video tutorial shows you just that!

Quick & Easy Picket Fences Video Tutorial:

What did I tell you – these are soooo easy to make! And Jackie simply cut a slit with her personal trimmer in the fence to tuck her chick into.

I’ve given you the supply list below in case you wanted to know the other supplies too.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Hardwood Background (133032/133035) and Hey, Chick (FREE Sale-a-bration Item #143328/143331)

Inks: Basic Black Archival Ink (104931) and Early Espresso Classic Ink (119686)

Paper: Delightful Dijon (138338), Early Espresso (126974), Crumb Cake (126975), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Medium Star Punch (138293), Watercolor Pencils (141709), Blender Pen (102845), Metallic Enamel Shapes (141678), Linen thread (104199), Tags & Labels Framelits (138282), and  Stampin’ Sponges (141337)

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Paper Pumpkin – Adorning Arrows

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Have you seen the Paper Pumpkin Kit for January 2017?

This kit is positively adorable! And this one makes 24 projects too so it’s a great value.

Take a look at the elusive stamp set – it’s not just for Valentine’s Day.

You can check out the January video to show you this fun kit that is great for all ages!

Here is my alternate idea for the bag – I wanted a bit more room. So I simply cut down on the top flaps to close the bag flat and make it into a little box.

So….. interested? Right now the Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscription option is on SALE!

And when you choose to order the 3 month Prepaid Subscription during Sale-a-bration you’ll earn a FREE Sale-a-bration item too!!!

If you’d like the February Paper Pumpkin Kit you’ll want to hurry and get your Prepaid Subscription now so you can set up your account and get the February Kit! You only have until the end of the day February 10th to purchase and enter your Prepaid Code and set up your subscription. Yikes, that’s just 2 more days!

Hint if you love unique card kits…. just sayin’!

Not sure yet? Why not check out this video? You’ll get to see all the wonderful kits from 2016!

When you join the Paper Pumpkin fun  you’ll also receive Stamp with Jini’s Paper Pumpkin Perks – including an exclusive Craft Time to gather and craft with friends each month!

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Dragonfly Dreams & Upcoming Classes

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Dragonfly Dreams has been one of the most popular bundles in the Occasions Catalog. And when you see the lovely cards it can make you’ll know why.

This card uses a wonderful watercolor wash background created with our reinkers and Aqua Painter. The simplicity of this card is just wonderful I think.And I fell in love with this background as soon as I saw it – teals and water colored tones are some of my favorite colors so I was thrill when Cara shared with me how she made this background on her swap.  If you would like to see how to create this background too I’ve made a quick video for you.

How to Create a Water Color Wash Background

I’ve also included a supply list for this card at the end of this post.

Love this bundle? Why not check out my Dragonfly Dreams Class below. Not only does the class include this bundle of products, you’ll also get to make 3 wonderful projects; including a technique and fancy fold to get you started. Why not sign up today?

 

Upcoming Classes

 

Card Class – February 23rd  10-12 pm or 6-8:30 pm

Paper Pumpkin Craft Time – February 28th  10 am – 12pm

Caring with Cards – Clarkesville Library February 21st  2 – 3 pm

FREE event – come make a difference in some one’s life. Cards are donated to Holiday for Heroes and Ronald McDonald House

 

Dragonfly Dreams Class: Saturday, March 11th 1 – 3:30 pm Class Fee $66

Class includes stamp set, Thinlits and Inside the Lines Designer Series Paper

RSVP and prepay by Wednesday, February 22nd

For more information on my classes CLICK HERE to see my Calendar of Events

And of course if you’ve ever thought about getting a discount on your Stampin’ Up! products, Sale-a-bration is a great time to join! Why not  see what being a Demonstrator is all about and join the fun! Contact me for more information about my Blue Mountain Stampers Team Meeting- February 7th  1 – 3:30 pm

 

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Dragonfly Dreams (142924)

Inks: Night of Navy Classic Ink (100867)

Paper: Shimmery White (101910), Bermuda Bay (131197), Night of Navy (100867), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies (142749), Bermuda Bay (131156), Island Indigo (122932),and Dapper Denim Reinkers (141399), Aqua Painters (103954), and Pearls Basic Jewels (119247)

 *Dragonfly Dreams Bundle (144728)

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Sealed with Love Post it Note & Pen Holder Tutorial

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You know me, when I ran across the cutest post it note pad for Valentine’s Day I couldn’t resist making a little treat with it! And since it made me immediately think of the new Sealed with Love stamp set, that is what I grabbed during my recent Team Retreat to create with.

Here is what I came up with.

So what do you think? Cute?

And I love that this little post it note holder holds these cute little pens I found at Staples. I know you want to see how I made them, so here you go my latest tutorial.

Sealed with Love Post it Note & Pen Holder Video Tutorial

So what do you think? Quick and easy?  I’ve given you the supply list below so you can make some too!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Sealed with Love (142815)

Inks: Basic Black Archival Ink (140931)

Paper: Sending Love Designer Series Paper Stack (142733), Real Red (102482) and Pool Party Card stock (122924)

Accessories: Love Notes Framelits Dies (142752), Tear & Tape (138995) and Fine Tip Glue Pen (138309)

*Sealed with Love Bundle (144705)

 

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Double Case Storage Tip & More!

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Do you have a hard time keeping those double case stamp sets together? Don’t like keeping track of the rubber band that come with double case sets? I know mine always get lost on in my crafting space.

We’ll if you want a quick and simple tip for keeping those cases together wait no more! My friend Lorraine shared this easy trick with me and I thought it was so great I wanted to share it with you right away! (Yes, I know – this is one of those videos I found cleaning up my computer. LOL!)

Check out my video tutorial below – it’s quick and easy!

How cool is that? All you need to get organized is some clear packing tape and your set!

 

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Ferrero Rocher Treat Holder Video Tutorial

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Do you ever loose things on your computer? Frustrating, right? Good news since I’ve been having some computer issues lately (I’m hoping I’ve got most of them solved now.) I have found a couple of things that I didn’t share with you earlier. Yikes!

Here is the first project that I did a video for. It’s a great little treat holder that holds a yummy Ferrero Rocher candy.

Want to see how it is made? Check out this quick video tutorial.

Ferrero Rocher Treat Holder

So what do you think? Why not leave me a comment and let me know?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Thoughtful Banners (141614)

Inks: Emerald Envy (141396) and Peekaboo Peach Classic Ink (141398)

Paper: Playful Palette Designer Series Paper Stack (141657), Emerald Envy (141415) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Duet Banner Punch (141483), Scalloped Tag Topper Punch (133324) and Peekaboo Peach 3/8″ Ruched Ribbon (141427)

 

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Fancy Frost Lovely as a Tree Shaker Card

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Don’t you love the combination of Sweet Sugarplum and Soft Sky used in the Fancy Frost Suite of products found on page 36 &37 of the Holiday Catalog? Well I do – these soft colors call out to me, but then to be honest I’ve loved all the products in this suite!

Want to see what I did with them?

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I’ve created a shaker card – soooo much fun and so easy to do with the Foam Adhesive Strips (141825)!

And of course what did I fill the shaker card with? Our beautiful Fancy Frost Sequins (142519) of course! Added a cute little bow made of our our 3/8″ Glitter Ribbon Combo Pack and I’m ready for the holidays.

Want to see how I did the Shaker Frame? Check out this quick little video I made – How to Create Shaker Frames.

So what do you think? fun right?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Lovely as a Tree (128655/127793)

Inks: Basic Gray Archival Ink (140932)

Paper: Window Sheets (142314), Soft Sky (131203), Sweet Sugarplum (141418) and Whisper White (100730) card stock

Accessories: Foam Adhesive Strips (141825), Fancy Frost Sequins (142519), 3/8″ Glitter Ribbon Combo Pack (142015), Softly Falling Embossing Folder (139672), and Layering Ovals Framelits Dies (141706)

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Acorny Thank You Table Treat

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Want to dress up your Thanksgiving Day table with a little something special? Why not whip up some of these cute little table treats using the Acorny Thank You stamp set?

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I’ve made a quick little video to share with you

Acorny Thank You Table Treat Video Tutorial

Warning: these little treats can be so much fun to make you won’t want to stop!

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Acorny Thank You (139718)

Inks: Cajun Craze (126965), Tangerine Tango (126946) and Soft Suede Classic Ink (126978)

Paper: Cherry Cobbler (119685), Soft Suede (115318) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Leaflets Framelits Dies (138283), Acorn Builder Punch (139681) and Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334)

 

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Vintage Leaves Easel Post it Note Holder

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I love to make gifts and what could be more practical than a post it note holders – I don’t know about you, but I have a ton of these little pads laying around my work spaces at home. LOL! Who would have back in the 80’s thought these little pads would become so every day! Don’t you wish you had invented them? I digress – so any way without further adieu here it is

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I really love the way these turned out – so much so I’m making them for the Bazaar I’m doing this Saturday. So why not stop by this Saturday at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Mission Bazaar in Gainesville and say hi? You can find more information about the event HERE on my Calendar of Events.

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Want to see how they are made? I’ve made a little video tutorial for you not only showing how the holder is made but also how I created the wash of color on the focal point too!

Vintage Leaves Easel Post it Note Holder Video Tutorial

Caring with Cards & the Ronald McDonald House

Last Saturday I was able to drop all those cards we’ve stamped together at my Caring with Cards events into the basket at the Atlanta On Stage event. Thanks to all those new and seasoned stampers who joined me in making a difference!

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Almost 200 cards were stamped between April and the event. Wow!!! It was great to see the basket over flowing! These cards will be distributed to the Ronald McDonald Houses across the nation so that those families who are staying there can use them during their stay as a need arises.

Would you like to help make a difference? Why not join me at my next Caring with Cards event – it is free and all the cards we stamp together will be donated to the RMH and the Red Cross Holiday for Heroes programs!

How can you join in the fun? Just stop by the Clarkesville Library on November 15th between 2 and 3 pm. You can see all my events HERE on my Calendar of Events.

Let’s top this number for next April’s basket!!!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Vintage Leaves (138802), Timeless Textures (140514/140517) and Thoughtful Banners (141614)

Inks: Delightful Dijon (138327) Soft Suede (126978), Always Artichoke (126972) and Cajun Craze Classic Ink (126965)

Paper: Always Artichoke (105119) and Cajun Craze (119684) and Very Vanilla Card stock (101650)

Accessories: Leaflets Framelits Dies (138283), Linen Thread (104199) and Aqua Painter (103954)

 

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