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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! 

Click on the photo below to get this stamp set and the Queen Anne's Lace set and an 8 cards pre-cut kit for each one; free! 

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  • Quick & Easy Easel Calendar cards with video!


    Look at this pretty Easel Calendar card made with brand new products!  

    I used product from both new Stampin' Up! 2021 catalogs.  The designer paper is called Paper Blooms and it's free with a $50 order during our Sale-a-Bration promotion. Click here to see it.

    The dragonfly & greeting are from the Dragonfly Garden bundle.  It's in the 2021 Spring catalog and you can see it here. 

    These easel cards are so simple to make!  The scored, square piece is adhered to the inside bottom of the main card.

    Measurements:

    • card base 4 1/4" X 11"
    • easel 4" square.  Score at 1/2", 2" and 3 3/4"

    Here are a few more I created as gifts for my customers in December.  These calendars can be found online at a few different sites.  Just google 'mini tear off calendar'. 

      

    These are made with designer papers from the Annual Catalog.  The left one above features the Artistic Blooms; the right is the Ornate Garden.  The greeting is from the Friend Like You stamp set.

    The pretty one below is made with the Forever Greenery designer paper. Who wouldn't want one of these at their desk?  

    Below is the video.  Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel so you don't miss a thing!

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    January Specials: 

    Choose the Starter Kit for $99; pick out $125 in product of your choice!

    During Sale-a-Bration you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE! 


    Go here to read about it

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    Get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

    *If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

    Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

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  • Beautiful Vine Design with Oh So Ombre with video!


    What do you think of the Oh So Ombre designer paper?  Have you seen it yet?  If not look here.  

    It's a 6 X 6" pack of 48 sheets of Designer Series Paper.  There are 2 designs and 4 colors in this pretty pack and it's FREE with any $50 order during  Sale-a-Bration! 

    I created this card with it for a Flowerbug's swap a few weeks ago. The first card features the Bermuda Bay color in the pack.   

    Of course I chose to use all new products!  The pretty stitched outline is from the Stitched with Whimsy dies seen here.  I love that they don't actually cut; they just stitch a pretty outline. You can really notice the Ombre since I switched the die when I inserted it back in the window. Watch how in the video. 

    The intricate die is from the Flowering Vines die.  It's part of the bundle with the Vine Design stamp set which is where the greeting images are from.  See them here. 

    Here I used the BlackBerry Bliss piece of DSP.  Which do you prefer?  

    I hope you watch the quick video I made featuring these new products. 

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    January Specials: 

    Choose the Starter Kit for $99; pick out $125 in product of your choice!

    During Sale-a-Bration you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE! 


    Go here to read about it

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    Order online here

    Get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

    *If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

    Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

     

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  • Online BOGO Sale! Retired Stampin’ Up! products are FREE!


    Many of you have asked if I'd have my retired Stampin' Up! BOGO sale available to long distance stampers.  Well, I now have a bunch of products available to you here on my Facebook group!


    Check out the many, many items and let me know what you'd like.  

    Here's how it works:

    This retired BOGO sale ends January 26th.
    Basically you get FREE retired items once you purchase NEW products at the same value.

    1. Choose the retired items you want FREE. Total them up in price.
    2. Message me with your requested list & address including zip code.
    3. I'll set them aside for you and send you a shipping total.
    4. Go to my online store and purchase that amount (or more) in NEW product. This will ship directly to you from Stampin' Up!
    5. Pay the shipping to me to send the FREE retired items to you. *Pay via Venmo, PayPal or a check *must be received within a week).
    6. Once you place your online order using the host code below I will send you the FREE products you chose.
    Host code: GCUDJWEV

    Shipping details:
    *I'll send them the least expensive way unless you request Priority.
    *Multiple items may be sent Priority for the best deal.

    Shop away!  Remember you are getting FREE items for every dollar you order online!  It's like getting both for half price!  

    And you can double-dip and get even more!  Get free Sale-a-Bration choices with orders over $50-100! 

    Shop retired items here: 

    Order new items here: 

    Additional info:

    • This sale is available to US customers only
    • Other offers like free gifts for orders do not apply to this sale
    • If you live locally & would like to pick up there are no additional shipping costs
    • If you've ordered a pre-cut cards kit this month I can combine shipping. 
    • These items are seen on Facebook.  If you do not have an account, maybe you could either sign up or view them from a friends account.  

     

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