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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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  • June updates; new catalog info and June specials!


    I hope your weekend is going well!  Sunday's are pretty relaxing around here.  I work on blog posts for the week and also try to do some catch up work inside and out. 
     
    There are several things you need to know about June and the new Annual catalog so I thought I'd share.
    • All orders over $250 will receive an extra $25 in Stampin' Rewards! If you don't plan on spending that much, consider combining your order with a friend or two and splitting the Stampin' Rewards! You can also host an online catalog party! This Stampin' Rewards deal is good through June 30, 2020. 


    • The new Die Cut and Emboss Machines will NOT be available until later this year. I promise to bring you that info as soon as I have it!
    • If you're having trouble with the different sandwiches for our variety of embossing folders here's a tip sheet for you. 


    The following items are not yet available for purchase, although they are included in the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog:

    • Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (item 149653)
    • Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (item 150673)
    • Base Plate & Die Plate Pack (item 149657)
    • Specialty Plate (item 154711)
    • Mini Base Plate & Mini Embossing Plates Pack (item 151003)
    • Mini Cutting Plates (item 151004)
    • Magnetic Cutting Plate (item 149656)
    • Mini Magnetic Cutting Plate (item 151005)
    • Impression Mats (item 149660)

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    June Specials

    The new catalog is here!!!  


    Get my Lovely You pdf tutorial free with any online order in June

    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!


    June Host code is 7H2FW9FG

    Get a free pkg. of Elegant Faceted Gems from me if your order is over $55. 

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  • Easy 8 Card Wonder template with Forever Fern in a kit to go!


    I'm super excited about my newest One Sheet Wonder; I'm calling it the Easy 8 Card Wonder.  I've been doing a bunch of quick card layouts on my Monday night FB live's and have loved the comments on how simple and easy the cards have been.  People are actually making cards and building their stash AND sending them out too!  I LOVE hearing this!  

    So I wanted to create a simple card plan using our beautiful stamped images as the main focus of the cards.  

    The 8 Card Wonder features a template you print on neutral card stock and stamp on the other side.  Then just cut on the printed lines and assemble your cards like shown.  Here's the stamped 8 1/2" X 11" White card stock before I turned it over and cut on the printed lines. 

    The Forever Fern distinktive images in this stamp set are absolutely stunning!

    You can see part of the template under the cards here:

    For these cards I used Bermuda Bay, Gorgeous Grape, Old Olive and Pretty Peacock ink and card stock. 


    The pdf tutorial is now available here. 

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    June Specials

    The new catalog is here!!!  


    Get my Lovely You pdf tutorial free with any online order in June

    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!


    June Host code is 7H2FW9FG

    Get a free pkg. of Elegant Faceted Gems from me if your order is over $55. 

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  • Forever Fern card with video; quick & gorgeous!


    Forever Fern is my absolute favorite stamp set in the new annual catalog so far.  The images are beautifully detailed and Distinktive!  That means that with one inking you get multiple hues of color on your stamped image.  Look at the detail and natural shading! See it here.

    I chose to use Pretty Peacock, Gorgeous Grape and Old Olive here.  That pretty die-cut is from the Tasteful Labels dies seen here.  

    If you want this stamp set you might wait to order it along with my newest 8 card wonder; it's included in the kit to go!  Click here to order.  Quantities are limited! More Details will be posted tomorrow! 


    I hope you watch my quick video below to learn the tips to make a card like this.  

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    June Specials

    The new catalog is here!!!  


    Get my Lovely You pdf tutorial free with any online order in June

    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!


    June Host code is 7H2FW9FG

    Get a free pkg. of Elegant Faceted Gems from me if your order is over $55. 

    Order online here

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