Ombre Watercolor and Embossing Paste Background featuring Jess Crafts Digitals and Simon Says Stamp Stencil

Hello crafty friends! Today I have a card featuring my sheep digital stamp from my Jess Crafts Etsy Shop. I started by creating a watercolor ombre background and then layering on embossing paste with the Simon Says Stamp Falling Hearts stencil. Check out the video for more complete details.

Tips from this card/video:

Watercolors offer a wide range of color depending on the amount of water added so be sure to take advantage to stretch a small set of colors.

Use foam tape over embossing paste to adhere items flat. 

Use markers to make digital sentiments printed on white match your card.

Challenges

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday: Anything Goes

Shopping Our Stash: Love Theme

Cute Card Thursday: Use a Stamp

Lawn Fawn Small Stitched Rectangles	Sizzix Machine	Canson Watercolor Paper	Koi Watercolor Set
Scotch Foam Tape	Dap 12141 Fast'N Final Spackling Interior and Exterior	Non Stick Scissors	Darice Plastic Palette Knife Set
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Reinker 1/2-Ounce, Fired Brick	3M Painter's Tape, Multi-Use, .94-Inch by 60-Yard	X-ACTO #2 Knife with Cap, Silver (X3602)	HP Officejet 6700 Premium e-All-in-One Wireless Color Photo Printer with Scanner, Copier and Fax
Copic Ciao Set B

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Valentine Card featuring Spectrum Noir Colored Pencils and Gerda Steiner Designs Digital Stamps

Hello crafty friends! Today I have a Valentine card featuring Gerda Steiner Designs. This little pig holding a heart is so sweet. I recently bought my first set of Spectrum Noir colored pencils and in the video I explain what I've learned so far.

Tips from this card/video:

With colored pencils it is more important to go from light to dark to achieve good blending.

Wrap the twine all the way around the panel to make it easier to tie the bow.

Use a black marker around fussy cut images for a more finished look.

Challenges:

Pile It On: Use Hearts or Flowers

The Card Concept: Love

Crafter's Companion SPECL-ES Spectrum Noir Blendable Pencil, Essential Color, 24-Pack	Crafter's Companion SPECL-ST Spectrum Noir Paper Stump, 7-Pack	NEW Hollow Fabric Lace Washi Tape Ribbon Cotton Trim Self Adhesive Decor Sticker	Fiskars 12 Inch SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer (152490-1004)
My Favorite Things Hybrid Ink Pad, 3 by 2-Inch, Black Licorice	Tsukineko Dual-Ended Memento Fade-Resistant and Water-Based Marker, Tuxedo Black	Stampers Anonymous Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits Painting Kit	EK tools Precision Scissors, Small, New Package
Ranger AIP-31505 Archival Inkpad, Sepia	GP Card Stock, 8.5 x 11 Inches Letter Size, 92 Bright White, Ream of 150 Sheets (994803)	We R Memory Keepers Sew Easy Baker's Twine Spool for Scrapbooking, Brown	Sophie's Sentiments Clear Stamp Set (Lawn Fawn)
Acrylic Stamp Block: Round, Set Of 4

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Flamingo Valentine featuring Newton's Nook Designs

Hello crafty friends! Today I have a Newton's Nook card to share with you. This card would in fact be perfect for the Inky Paws Heart challenge. I am loving the entries so far and can't wait to see more. For more on how I made this clean and simple card check out the video.

Tips from this card/video:

When creating a scene start with the biggest images and work your way down filling in the gaps.

Use multiple blocks to make stamping faster.

You can draw back in details that are lost during coloring.

Challenges:

The Pink Elephant: Anything Goes

Pile It On: Hearts or Flowers

GP Card Stock, 8.5 x 11 Inches Letter Size, 92 Bright White, Ream of 150 Sheets (994803)	Hero Arts Quiet Morning Ink Cubes Pack	Hero Arts Christmas Ink Cubes Pack	Hero Arts Field Notes Ink Cubes Pack
Lawn Fawn Small Stitched Rectangle Stackables Steel Dies LF768	Krystal Acrylic Block Set Of 5	Copic I72B Ciao Markers Set B, 72-Piece	Newton's Nook Flirty Flamingos
Newton's Nook Wild About Zoo	Newton's Nook Sweetheart Tails

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Glassine Bag featuring My Style Stamps

Hello crafty friends! Today I have an altered glassine bag tutorial featuring stencils and My Style Stamps. Check out the video for more on how I made my own custom patterned paper and how to make those flower embellishments.

Tips from card/video:

To add depth to a flat image rub on a bit of dye ink such as Distress Ink.

Stamp through a stencil for a custom look.

Odd numbered groups of embellishments look best.

My Style Stamps Build a Blossom	- 100 - Flat Glassine Wax Paper Bags - 4 1/2in x 6 3/4in - (11.4cm x 17.1cm) - Includes JenStampz To	Ranger Multi Medium Bottle, 0.5-Ounce, Matte	Hero Arts Field Notes Ink Cubes Pack
Hero Arts Christmas Ink Cubes Pack	Hero Arts Quiet Morning Ink Cubes Pack	My Favorite Things MIX-ables Stencil, 6 by 6-Inch, Graduated Hearts	Darice Cupped Sequins, 8mm, Purple, 200-Pack
EK tools Precision Scissors, Small, New Package	Mister Bottle-2 Ounces Empty	GP Card Stock, 8.5 x 11 Inches Letter Size, 92 Bright White, Ream of 150 Sheets (994803)	Ranger DIS-27164 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Spun Sugar
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Milled Lavender	Ranger Ink Blending Tool, 1-Inch Round

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