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Cool technique with the Wink of Stella pen!


There are times I like to color and others that I don't. I came up with this cool technique using the Wink of Stella pen and White Craft ink to highlight my main image. 

I pressed a clear block directly onto my White Craft ink pad and used that to pick up the ink with my Wink of Stella pen. You sure don't have to use a clear block but I didn't want to get Wink of Stella in my ink pad. You could use a paper plate or any other non porous surface.   

I used Purple Posy, Pool Party and Seaside Spray on the cards below. 

Technique tips:

  • Light colored card stock works best here; the White ink can obscure the stamped image on dark card stock.
  • Squeeze out a bit of the Wink of Stella liquid to make a small puddle to mix with the White ink for easier painting. 
  • Paint the image once and go back and highlight parts of it if you want more 'lightness'. 
  • Black Memento ink works fine to stamp your image
  • This should work nicely on a heat embossed image! 
  • You can use the White Craft ink refill instead of an ink pad but a little drop goes a long way! 

I also used Versamark to create a background effect on the card base, stamping the main image multiple times. I love how soft a Versamark background is and I don't use it near enough.  This repetitive stamping could be very busy if done in black or a darker color.  

Here's the video with 3 different coloring techniques! 

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  • Diamond Gatefold fun fold card with Season of Green & Gold specialty paper – video too!


    On last week's Live video I created this beautiful fun fold card. It shows off both sides of our double sided designer paper beautifully! 

    I chose to feature the stunning Season of Green & Gold specialty designer series paper seen here online.  It's filled with shades of green with gold foil accents and is part of our Online product line.

    I cased my friend Susie Wood who made the card on the left below: 

    She used the Regal Flora designer paper in Cherry Cobbler with Blackberry Bliss. So very pretty!  Find more projects by my talented friend from Iowa here on her blog. 

    I love this neat fold!

    Details:

    • The pretty gold die-cut is from the Peaceful Season bundle seen here.
    • The greeting is from the Something Fancy stamp set seen here
    • The leaf die-cuts are from the Delicate Forest dies seen here

    Look at the extra details inside too. Wedding cards are fun because you can go over the top a bit! This gorgeous card will be given to my youngest son who's getting married this week.  I'm so thrilled for him and his fiance'. We're excited to welcome her into our family! 

    It used a pieces of designer paper measuring 12" X 5 1/4" that is adhered to a card base of 4 1/4" X 5 1/2".  It's scored at 2", 4", 8" and 10". Then the corners are folded down. Here's the simple template I drew:

    To get the rest of the measurements please check out the free project sheet here. Click on the link to download or print the directions: Download Diamond Gatefold card

    I shared this card and another very easy fun fold card on the following video.  Be sure to follow me here on my YouTube channel; I share lots of fun folds and techniques every week! 

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    I shared this card and another very special fun fold card on the following video.  Be sure to follow me here on my YouTube channel; I share lots of fun folds and techniques every week! 

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  • Gorgeous Season of Green & Gold card kit to go; now with video!


    The gorgeous Green & Gold foil specialty paper is the star of these beautiful cards.  

    Aren't they pretty?  The patterns include gold foil on one side of each sheet. 4 of 5 designs are fancy folds. 

    You have a choice between a pre-cut kit or a PDF tutorial.  Both now include a video tutorial!

    The tutorial includes photos, measurements, the supply list and step by step instructions. You'll also receive a link to an unlisted video tutorial. This will be sent via email after purchase.  

    The kit to go is $31 and includes the following:

    • 10 pre-cut cards with die-cuts
    • 1/2 pkg. Season of Green & Gold DSP (6" X 12")
    • a share of Iridescent sheet ribbon and Neutral sequins
    • the PDF tutorial & video link

    Click here to pre-order the kit to go. Click here to purchase the PDF tutorial $16. 

    The PDF tutorial will be sent to you immediately after purchase.  Please check your spam or junk folder. 

    You'll need inks, greeting images, a scissors (some fussy cutting), adhesives and a paper trimmer to cut your new designer paper. 

    Products used:

    • Stamps – Everyday Greetings & Greetings of the Season
    • Inks – Garden Green, Mossy Meadow
    • Cardstock – Garden Green, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Gold Foil, Vanilla, White
    • Dies & Folders – Stylish Shapes, Unbounded Love, Magical Meadow, Thoughtful Wishes, Golden Greenery, Greetings of the Season dies. Distressed Tile, Exposed Brick & Timber embossing folders. 
    • Other – Die-cut machine, adhesives, paper snips scissors, Paper trimmer

    Save $$ on shipping if you order more than one kit.  See them all at my shop here. 

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  • New, beautiful Splendid Autumn card kit to go; now with an exclusive video tutorial!


    Stampin' Up! knows we love scenic designer series paper and they created another winner with the Splendid Autumn DSP. I chose to feature it for one of my September card kits to go. 

    Each of the cards are a unique fun fold layout. I chose these designs specifically to show off the pretty papers. 

    I offer both a pre-cut kit with products or the PDF tutorial option.  Both include the tutorial and now an unlisted video on how to assemble each card!  The PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately after purchase from my shop. The video link is emailed to you soon after.  The pre-cut card kit is mailed out at the end of September.

    This month's kit to go includes the following:

    • 1/2 pkg Splendid Autumn 6" Designer Series Paper
    • a share of Faux Glass gems and woven gold leaves
    • a share of Wild Wheat rustic ribbon
    • both the PDF tutorial and the video tutorial

    Click here to purchase the card kit to go for $31 plus shipping. Click here to get the PDF tutorial for $16.  *see all of the available kits or tutorials here. 

    *this is the kit my subscribers will receive.   Subscribe here if you're interested in receiving a card kit filled with both products AND a pre-cut card kit.  My subscribers get their kits at a reduced rate.

    I used the Layering Leaves stamp set for my greetings. I LOVE it; it's a go-to for an all occasions greeting set. 

    However you can substitute any greetings instead.  I specifically plan my cards kits so you only need greeting images; not a specific stamp set.

    *I'll share the other new kit for September tomorrow!

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