Showing posts with label Watercolor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Watercolor. Show all posts

Friday, July 21, 2017

Fifty Plus Thank You's

Last weekend I finished the 50 (plus) thank you cards for Brittney to send out to those who participated in her Mom's Memorial Service.  They came out very nice, if I do say so myself.  A lot of steps, but worth it for Brittney.


Recipe:
Wisteria Wonder - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Watercolor Paper - 5 1/4" x 4"
Whisper White (inside) 5 1/4" x 4"


I stamped the Large Rose from Rose Wonder with a nice juicy Versamark ink pad onto the Watercolor paper and then immediately sprinkled white embossing powder over it, tapped off the excess and sealed it with the Heat Gun.  Always remember to use your Embossing Buddy so you don't have powder sticking where  you don't want it to be.


Then I used my Aqua Brush and ink from inside the lid of each color ink pad to watercolor the flower and the leaves.  No two cards look alike with this technique because the ink will go on differently every time.  Just be fussy with it, no need to worry about them all being the same.


Someone shared this poem with me when I was searching for just the right thing to go inside.  This really covers it all.  I figured out the spacing and typed it up on my computer with four to a page, so it really wasn't too hard.




Thank you for looking in today.  Sorry this is posting so late.  I just didn't have it in me to post this at midnight.

Happy Friday!

~ Donna

Monday, April 3, 2017

For A Friend (and some important dates)

Before you see today's card... a little business news.

Now that Sale-a-Bration is over, the next big thing will be the new 2017-2018 Annual Catalog.

Here are some dates that you should be aware of.


On April 10, 2017 -  at 1 p.m. MT, Demonstrators will be able to see the 2017-2018 catalog online.  This will be for DEMONSTRATORS ONLY
April 10, 2017 - 1 p.m. MT, we will all be able to see the RETIRING LISTS.  Watch my blog (here) for that list as soon as I can get my hands on it.
Also April 10 - May 31, 2017 -  Retiring products are available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST, so don't delay!  
I recommend you get a headstart on that now if there are any retiring In-Color inks, papers, refills, etc. that you want.  These items go away very quickly.  Use HOSTESS CODE B34YFCXE between now and April 21st.
May 31, 2017 - the last day to order from the 2016-2017 Annual catalog and the 2017 Occasions catalog - for items still in stock.
June 1, 2017 -  the first day for customers to order from the NEW 2017-2018 catalog.
Will YOU be receiving a new catalog?
About mid-May 2017, I will be mailing or delivering a new Stampin' UP! catalog to anyone on my customer list who has made a $50 or more purchase between May 2016 and May 2017.   PLEASE, if you are one of my regular customers, log in to your online account and verify that your mailing address is correct so that you will receive your new catalog as quickly as possible.
Did you notice the Demonstrator Perks!
AS a Demonstrator, I have early access to the newest catalogs as well as the Holiday Mini and the Occasions Mini.  Every year it is just as exciting as the very first new catalog release.  My first one was June 2010.  I still get that thrill when it is time for the newest catalog!
Would you like to share in that fun and excitement?  If so, all you need to do is sign up as a Demonstrator and be on my Stamps Well With Others Team.  You don't have to do workshops or sell products to your friends, you can simply enjoy all the perks and benefits of being a Hobbyist.  That's what so many people do, or at least it is where they start!  
Please read more details HERE, and click the link below the information to join us! 
and now... on to today's card.

A friend and fellow stamper is going through some health issues right now so I wanted to make her a pretty card to let her know I'm thinking of her.

Even though this paper went away with Sale-a-Bration, you'll still see me using it.  Besides, you may have some you haven't used yet and will want inspiration!  Right?



The DSP is 5 1/2" x 2 1/2" and the Calypso Coral (or possibly Watermelon Wonder - both were out from previous projects) is 5 1/2" x 2 3/4" 

The sentiment is placed on the 1 5/8" square Stitched Shapes Square.  I then cut a piece of colored card stock at 1 7/8" square.

The stamp set is from Sending Thoughts - don't forget the inside.  I love it when there is a saying that will work inside and out.



Isn't this pretty?  I just love coloring with our new watercolor pencils.  My fingers are crossed that there will be more coming up in the next catalog for 2017-2018.  We need MORE!



Thank you for looking in today.  Here we go with another Monday!

~ Donna

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Sunday, December 11, 2016

Merry Mice Deck the Halls

The cute mice in the set Merry Mice are just so cute and even more fun with our new Watercolor Pencils that will be available on January 4th.  I am just beyond excited that Stampin' Up! is bringing back Watercolor Pencils!  Wooo Hooo!!!  Going to need more colors though to make it even more fun.


The red shirt on this one I used the watercolor pencil of Real Red, but I wanted it darker, so I ended up using my Aqua Painter and the ink from the lid of the Real Red Ink Pad.  Doesn't his bright red sweater look warm and comfy?

Recipe:

Whisper White Thick Cardstock - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Real Red - 5 1/4" x 4"
Warmth and Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack - 5" x 3 3/4"




Thank you for looking in today.  Remember to click on any picture below to shop my store.  The Holiday Catalog will be ending January 3, 2017.

Have a Blessed Sunday!



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Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Watercolor Stamping Technique

Today I want to share with you a video from Stampin' Up!  This is such a fun technique that can give your cards a different look every time.


To purchase any items you've seen here, simply click the pictures below and remember, only a few more days to earn Bonus Days Coupons to use in the month of August!  For every $50 spent in July, you will receive an email from Stampin' Up! with a coupon code you can use for $5.00 off.

Thank you for looking in today!  ~ Donna


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