Watercolor Technique for Cards

Hello Friends, 

Making Sympathy Cards is tough but this Watercolor Technique is beautiful. Who says Sympathy Cards need to be boring? After completing the watercolor technique, I stamped winter trees from the Winter Woods stamp set to finish my scene.  Then, I layered the whole thing with In Good Taste Designer paper and other fun card elements.

Watercolor Technique for Cards

Spritz watercolor paper to get it damp, then using a water painter swoosh layers of Mango Melody, Melon Mambo, and Rich Razzleberry inks.  Hint: be sure to overlap layers of ink.  Keep applying ink until you are satisfied.  Completely dry using heat tool or set aside and come back later.

Next, with your fingers splatter water droplets across your watercolor.  Let sit for a few minutes, then blot up excess water.  Allow to completely dry.

Dip water painter in a bit of Soft Suede ink then flick your painter with your finger to make splatters.

After the watercolor and splatters are completely dry, stamp your winter trees using Early Espresso ink.  Hint:  Stamp using the Stamparatus for a great stamped image.

Have a fabulous day,

 

Northern Lights Aurora Borealis Technique for Cards

Hello Friends,

Have you ever seen the Northern Lights, aka Aurora Borealis? I have not, but seeing the Aurora Borealis is definitely on my Bucket List!  This Northern Lights Aurora Borealis Technique for Cards rocked my world.  It's so stinkin' simple!  It can be done in minutes.  Thanks to Lori Willcox, a Stampin' Up! demonstrator from Canada for introducing me to this easy technique.  Now it's my turn to share the Northern Lights Aurora Borealis Technique for Cards with you.

Northern Lights Aurora Borealis Technique for Cards

It's as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1. Cut a piece of Pear Pizzazz Card Stock.  I cut mine 3-3/4" x 5".
2. Next, apply Night of Navy in circular motions using a wedge of a sponge.  Be sure to leave a spot of Pear Pizzazz peeking through the sponging.
3. Using White Chalk Marker sprinkle white dots across your sponged area

To finish the scene I stamped pine trees using the Merry Moose stamp set and Mossy Meadow ink.  Hint: Some of the trees were stamped full strength (ink) and some were stamped at half strength (ink).  My moose was punched from Basic Black card stock using the Moose Punch.  I cut the gold "Wow!" using the Playful Alphabet dies and a Gold Foil Sheet.

What about you?  Have you ever seen the Northern Lights?  Tell us about your experience in the comments below.  

Have a fabulous day,

 

Hello Friends,

Happy Friday!  Today's video tutorial teaches the Joseph's Coat Stamping Technique for cards.  You'll have a whale of a time learning how to add bursts of shiny colors to your cards.  Try making this beautiful ocean card using the Whale Done Bundle and the Joseph's Coat Stamping Technique.

Were you surprised that the Navy area is actually Whisper White Card Stock?  Keep going for Card Supply List and Measurements.

Whale Done Card Supply List and Measurements

Whale Done Bundle (#154053)  Note: The Whale Done stamp set and Whale Builder Punch may be purchased separately, but you Save 10% when you bundle them together.

Inks:  Night of Navy #147110, Bermuda Bay #147096, Just Jade #153115, Flirty Flamingo #147052, Coastal Cabana #147097, Pacific Point #147098, Versamark (for embossing) #102283

Card Stock:  Coastal Cabana #131297  (Cut card base 11" x 4-1/4", then score at 5-1/2"), Whisper White #100730 (Cut two pieces 5" x 3-3/4")

Clear Emboss Powder #109130, Heat Tool #129053, Stitched Rectangle Dies #151820, Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack #153620

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Have a fabulous day,