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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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  • How to get more use of your Fragrant Forest stamp; cut it up!


    I shared this pretty card in last week's Live video. I featured the Fragrant Forest background stamp set seen here in all 3 projects. 

    Today's card also features the Beary Cute stamp set & punch. It was available in a bundle but unfortunately the punch has sold out now.  But the stamp set is still available. 

    I used Night of Navy with Mossy Meadow here. I stamped the entire White layer with the background stamp (watch the video with tips on getting even coverage with a background stamp) then cut the circle using the new Deckled Circle dies. I added it to a larger Navy Deckled circle die-cut which covered up the die-cut line from the first circle cut. 

    The bears were stamped in Balmy Blue ink but in hindsight I'd like them in a dark gray ink on White.  The lower strip for the greeting is torn. 

    I created a free project sheet for this card; click on this link to see it. Download Fragrant Forest & Beary Cute card  *subscribe to my blog so you don't miss a thing and can access all of my project sheets in one place! 

    Are you wondering how I achieved the inside trees image without inking the entire stamp? Here's how!

    I was trying to mask the stamp but it has lots of little pine needles between the tree layers.  It wasn't working so I thought, 'why aren't I trimming the stamp?'.  I have no problem doing it; it just isn't my first thought.  It works like a gem and makes it so much easier to use this pretty stamp set!

    Do you cut your stamps apart? I tend to do it with images that have a greeting with it. Or if I like part of a greeting and want to use it separately. Honestly they fit right back together when put onto your block.  It just makes sense!  I encourage you to try it. 

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  • Stunning Meandering Meadow card kit to go; or get the PDF tutorial


    Today I'm sharing another set of gorgeous cards in a pre-cut card kit to go in December.  The stunning water-colored Meandering Meadow designer paper sure makes it easy to create beautiful projects! 

    This designer paper is part of our Online Exclusives line and available while supplies last. See it here.  *I have a limited supply of these kits. 

    Three of the five designs feature fun fold layouts. Aren't they pretty?  Of course the photo does not do them justice! 

    This kit is $28 plus shipping & includes the following:

    • 10 pre-cut cards including punched pieces 
    • 1/2 pkg of Meandering Meadow 6 X 6" designer paper
    • a share of Linen Thread
    • a share of Adhesive-backed Dragonflies & Birds
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    **If you'd like to get a card kit every month (with bonus product perks) click here. 

    The tutorial is emailed to you immediately after payment. The card kit is mailed out via Priority Mail at the end of December. 

    You will need stamps, ink, adhesives and a paper trimmer to cut your new designer paper.  I design my kits so you can easily substitute your own greetings.

    I posted another card kit available featuring the colorful Garden Walk designer paper. Click here to see all of my available kits. You'll save $$ on shipping by ordering more than one. 

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  • Garden Walk & Heartfelt Hexagons; a perfect match up for this kit to go!


    For one of my pre-cut card kits to go this month (December) I chose the Garden Walk 6 X 6" designer paper.  It includes a wide variety of beautiful patterns. The pretty designer paper provides a great start to these 10 eye catching cards; 2 are fun fold designs.  Each design has a second layout option – one is vertical and the other landscape. 

    I used the Heartfelt Hexagon punch bundle for my greetings. If you add it on I give it at a discount! *Message me here for a price quote.

    This kit is $28 plus shipping & includes the following:

    • 10 pre-cut cards including punched pieces (texturing is not included)
    • 1/2 pkg of Garden Walk 6 X 6" designer paper
    • a share of Calypso Coral 1/8" ribbon trim
    • a share of Blooming Pearls
    • 10 envelopes
    • the PDF tutorial

    Click here to reserve your kit to go. Click here to get the tutorial only.

    **This is the card kit my subscribers will receive. If you'd like to get a card kit every month (with bonus product perks) click here. 

    The tutorial is emailed to you immediately after payment. The card kit is mailed out via Priority Mail at the end of December. 

    You will need stamps, ink, adhesives and a paper trimmer to cut your new designer paper.  I design my kits so you can easily substitute your own greetings.

     

    I have a limited amount of these kits! 

    I will offer a second card kit available in December featuring the stunning Meandering Meadows designer paper. I'll share it Monday. Or click here to see all of my available kits. You'll save $$ on shipping by ordering more than one. 

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