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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. 

Wink of Stella & White craft ink Save

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. 

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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! 

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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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  • Beautiful Fancy Phrases cards with video!

    I made this pretty card on Facebook Live last week.  It's cased from Marelle Taylor. It's close to a Black & White with a pop of color; a real favorite of mine. 

    It features the lovely Fancy Phrases stamp set.  If you like flowers and like to color you'll love it! 

    Fancy Phrases. Save

    The scalloped die on the side is from the Painted Poppies dies.  The punches are the Label Me Fancy & Timeless Label. They layer wonderfully! 

    Fancy Phrases. Save

    Other products: Everyday Label punch to achieve the notched corners, Blends markers in Magenta Madness, Just Jade, Daffodil Delight and the Polka Dot Tulle ribbon.

    Measurements: 

    • White card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2", front panel is 3" X 4" plus scraps for punch & die-cuts
    • Black is 3" X 4 5/8" 

    I also made a pretty Origami fold card with the Flowers for Every Season paper pack.. Here's a link to the video on Facebook or click below to watch. 

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  • Just a few days left both kits to go!!

    There is just a few days left to get the striking Artistry Blooms cards kit to go!  They are gorgeous!  

    Here are two of the fun fold cards included among the 5 different designs.  

    July Artistry window cards Save

    I used the Happiest of Birthdays stamp set on most of the cards in the kit.   

    There are so many colors in the Artistry Blooms DSP and they're perfect for all styles of stampers.  

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    I created 5 cards and made two of each for a total of 10 eye catching cards including two unique fun-fold designs. Here's how my kits to go work:

    • Opt in to get yours by July 20th here.
    • Choose to add on the optional stamp set (click here) that I used.
    • I will order the products, prep the kits and mail them out to you via Priority mail at the end of July.
    • You'll receive the pdf tutorial via email.

    The kit includes $20 in Stampin' Up! products:

    • 1/2 pkg. of Artistry Blooms designer paper (6" X 12")
    • 1/2" pkg Rainbow Glimmer paper (two pieces at 6" X 12")
    • 1 pkg. Artistry Blooms adhesive backed sequins
    • a share of White Crinkled Seam Binding ribbon
    • The 10 pre-cut card pieces including die-cuts and punched pieces
    • a pdf tutorial with photos, directions, measurements & supplies list

    With tax & shipping you're getting the pre-cut kit for just $4.00!

    Be sure to opt in for this kit by July 20th!  

    • click here to order the kit to go mentioned above
    • click here to order the kit to go with the accitional Happiest of Birthday's stamp set 
    • Click here to order the pdf tutorial only

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    The second kit option available in July is the Four Seasons Floral kit.  This is a 12 cards kit (2 full size and 10 note cards) with envelopes plus product. 
     
    It includes the Four Seasons Floral stamp set, two ink spots and a share of clear rhinestones.  
     
     
    All you need to complete the kit is adhesive, a clear block and optional sponges. No need to cut or prep anything either! It's all done for you. 
    I'll send you the tutorial with photos and directions.  
     
    This kit is perfect for stamping on vacation, with the kids or for yourself!
    • click here to get the Four Seasons Floral card kit; a quick & easy cards kit. 
    • *If you want both July kits, email me at lagreff60@gmail.com for a combined shipping price.

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  • 3 cards with my ‘Life is Beautiful’ MDA stamp set!

    You may have spied my stamp set in a previous post, but I haven't shared much yet!  You can be sure I will be posting quite a few projects with it.

    If you didn't know, it's a stamp set I helped create as a perk of achieving a Million Dollars in sales in my career with Stampin' Up!  It's so cool to have my name posted under the stamp set in the upcoming 2020 August – December Stampin' Up! catalog! 

    I shared three technique cards using the Life is Beautiful stamp set on FB live last week.   I did upload it to YouTube so everyone can watch. *see below 

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    The top left card is created by stamping and heat embossing the leaves with White embossing powder.  Then coloring over with Blends alcohol markers.  Such a cool effect and actually fun to color too.  The dark card stock covers most mistakes if you go off the image a bit. 

    Life is Beautiful blends over embossing Save

    The colors are Bermuda Bay, Black and Mango Melody.  The pretty label tags are die-cuts from the Tasteful Labels dies seen here. 

    I wanted to have a play with a rainbow style card using the distinktive dots in the set.  

    Life is Beautiful blends over embossing Save

    I used Gorgeous Grape, Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Bermuda Bay and Pacific Point here.  The greeting is from another MDA set called Ridiculously Awesome. 

    Next is a simple baby wipe technique.  

    Life is Beautiful blends over embossing Save

    I stamped the tree twice to create a wider trunk and more branches.  The colors here are Coastal Cabana, Soft Suede with Granny Apple Green and Pretty Peacock dots. 

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    If you have trouble telling which color is which, this is what you need! 

    Order online here

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    Tasteful Touches bundle Save

    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

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