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

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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

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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

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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.

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