Virtual Inking

Watercoloring Tutorial and Alternate Card

Some of you missed my "6 Ways to Watercolor” class and it’s too bad because it was way fun.  However, you can still get this wonderful tutorial and/or card kit and tutorial.  

Here, I show one of the cards you can make with the tutorial and an alternate version of the card. You’ll see I kept the layout and technique but changed the stamp set and the color combination.  It looks so pretty in real life!  In fact, everyone who buys this tutorial and kit by May 31st will get the alternate card in their order so you can see it for yourself!  

Want to see another alternate card, go to my Virtual Inking Facebook Fan Page!

The kit comes with all the consumable products already cut and prepped for you.  The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on not only the watercoloring techniques, but how to make and assemble the various cards and box.  

Per Stampin’ Up! policy, I cannot provide any pre-stamped images, but as you can see here and within the tutorial itself, it is easy to change the variables for what you currently have.  You will need the stamps, ink, Aqua Painters and adhesive which you can buy right away with just a click of the button in my Stampin’ Up! store.  Click the Buy Now Button to buy this kit or tutorial.  

Stamps
•	Awash with Flowers
•	Thank You Kindly
Ink
•	Classic Ink Pad – Night of Navy
•	Classic Ink Pad – Marina Mist
•	Classic Ink Pad – Old Olive
•	Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen

Accessories
•	White crayon (non-SU)
•	Aqua Painter
•	5/8” Satin Ribbon – Old Olive
•	Heat Tool (optional)
•	Paper Snips
•	SNAIL
•	Paper Trimmer w/ scoring blade
•	Stampin’ Dimensionals
•	Paper-Piercing Tool (optional)
•	Bone Folder (optional)

Kit Options

Kit Pick Up $25.00 Kit Mail $30.95 Tutorial only $8.95

Happy Stampin’!

Linda:)

Ribbon Rolled Flower

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Okay, as promised, this is the other new thing I tried.  See that yellow roll in the middle of the butterfly?  This was totally new to me.  We tried it at my upline's meeting.  Here's how you make it.

1.  Cut a 1" square out of our Sticky Pages (114300).  Peel off either the red lining or the white backing, but NOT both.

2.  I usually keep my ribbon on the roll as I do this, but you can cut about a 15" length.  Here we used Daffodil Delight 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (119750).

3.  Start by putting the end of the ribbon in the middle and start twisting the ribbon.

4.  Then press the ribbon down as you twist making spiral motion around the square pressing down as you twist and turn.  

5. Once you finish with the ribbon, tuck the end under.  If any of the sticky square is showing, then simply cut it off! Peel off the the backing and stick it to your project!

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Happy Stampin'!

Linda:)

Have You Ever Made A...

...DOUBLE SLIDER CARD?

Directions:

1) Punch a divot in the top of your card using the 1-1/4" Circle punch. Punch a vertical slot through the front of the card using the Word Window punch. 

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2) Place the back slider inside the card, aligning the top of the slider with the top of the divot.

3) Put two Stampin' Dimensionals through the slot and adhere to the back slider.

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4) Next, adhere the front slider to the front of the Stampin' Dimensionals.

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5) Cover the slot with your front stamped image using Stampin' Dimensionals, and finish by adhering the card edges together.

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How fun was that?  

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Happy Stampin'  

Linda:)

Elegant Monogram Card Set Tutorial

Elegant Monogram Card Set
 
This tutorial shows you how to create a set of five - 4 1/4” x 5 1/2” cards, five - 3” x 3” love notes and a coordinating folder and pen. The folder and all the cards includes the heat embossing technique. 

If you’ve ever heat embossed, you know the “wow” you feel when you see the powder melt into a smooth, shimmery image, right before your eyes. If not, you will be amazed by how easily embossing gives an elegant, shiny look to any stamp project. This project uses our line of Craft Inks for embossing. Craft ink is a pigment ink which creates an opaque look on colored card stocks and coordinates with all our exclusive colors! Great for use in scrapbooks as well as on wood, chipboard, fabric and other craft items.

Get this tutorial for only $5 when you purchase $75 or more in product this month!

Products Used:

Stamps
• Baroque Motifs stamp set 
 (109403)
• Lovely Letters 
 (111099)

 
 

Paper
• Card Stock - 8.5x11 – Basic Black
• Card Stock - 8.5x11 – Whisper White

Ink
• Craft Stampin' Pad – Basic Black

Stampin’ Up! Accessories
• Stampin’ Emboss Powder-Clear
• Brads-Silver (2/folder)
• 1 1/4” Square Punch
• 1 3/8” Square Punch
• 1/16” Handheld Circle Punch
• Grosgrain Ribbon – Basic Black
• Sticky Strip 
• Mini Glue Dots 
• SNAIL Adhesive
• Heat Tool
• Craft and Rubber Scissors
• Crop-A-Dile or 1/8” Handheld Circle Punch
• Paper Trimmer w/ scoring blade

When you purchase your $75 ONLINE, send me an email  telling me you want to add this to your order and I will reply within 24 hours.

Happy Stampin'

Linda:)

Can You Resist Embossing?

Yes you can!  Here is a great technique you need to try!  When you do, email me your results and you could be a guest designer on my blog!

EMBOSS RESIST

Directions: 

1) Stamp and heat emboss your image. Allow image to cool.

2) Apply ink directly to the paper (over and around the embossed image) using a sponge or brayer.

3) Wipe the embossed image with a tissue to remove the excess ink.

Variation: watercolor resist

1) Once you've embossed an image, scribble around and over the image using a Watercolor Wonder Crayon, and blend using an Aqua Painter. Wipe the color from the embossed image, and allow to dry completely.

                   

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Happy Stampin'!

Linda:)

Watercoloring Tutorial

A]   Dip the tip of a blender pen on to the corner of a Stampin' Pastel, then apply to the stamped image.

OR  

B]   Brush the tip of a blender pen, Aqua Painter, or wet watercolor brush directly on the tip of a Watercolor Wonder crayon, then apply color to the stamped image.

OR

C]   Outline a section of the stamped image with a Watercolor Wonder Crayon or Watercolor Pencil, then use a blender pen, Aqua Painter, or wet watercolor brush to pull color where desired.

OR

D]   Press the closed lid of a Classic Stampin' Pad down against the ink pad, creating a small pool of color in the lid; then open the lid. Use a blender pen, an Aqua Painter, or a damp watercolor brush to lift the ink from the lid and apply to the stamped image.

QUICK TIP
For more saturated colors, watercolor with Classic ink refills.

 

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Happy Stampin'!

Linda:)

Baby Wipe Technique

BABY WIPE TECHNIQUE

Directions:

1) Squeeze a few drops of ink on a baby wipe; the moistened material absorbs the colors and creates a one-of-a-kind ink pad.

 

2) Stamp your image.
 

3) For another approach, gently swipe the wipe over your card stock to create a multicolored background.

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Happy Stampin'!

Linda:)