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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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  • Pleased as Punch Cards kit to go; bright and springy!


    For February I chose to feature the new Pleased as Punch designer paper for my cards kit to go.  It's bright and springy and coordinates with 4 of our newest punches!  The Tulip, Umbrella, Heart Punch pack and new Blossom punches are the four. 

     
    I absolutely love these cards! All of the 5 designs are unique fun fold cards which are always a delight to create and fun for the recipient.  Here's a photo of the Pleased as Punch designer paper; available now!  
    *You do not need to own the punches to complete these cards.  They are easy to fussy cut! 

    I used the following inks: Gorgeous Grape, Balmy Blue and Calypso Coral.
     
    This kit to go includes $20 in actual product (before tax & shipping).  You're getting the 10 cards kit for just $5.35!  
    *If you like pre-cut cards you will LOVE my monthly kits to go!  
     
    I added the Under My Umbrella bundle for most of my images and greetings.  It has wonderful greetings that coordinate perfectly with the umbrella images. 
     
    The cards kit to go includes the following:
    • a pre-cut cards kit for 10 fancy fold cards; including die-cuts and many punched pieces
    • Free pdf instructions with photos, measurements (to make more), step by step instructions and a supplies list
    • 1/2 package of the 12 X 12" Pleased as Punch Designer Series Paper
    • 1 full package of the Gingham Gala adhesive-backed rhinestones
    • 1 full spool of 5/8" White polka dot tulle ribbon
    **You have through February 16th to RSVP for this kit.  It's $29 for locals and $36 for long distance and includes Priority Shipping.
     
    If you'd like to add on the Under My Umbrella bundle (above) please let me know.  If you do add it on, (or anything else of $30 or more) I will combine shipping AND you get a free Sale-a-Bration choice! See the free items here. 
    *I am also offering it as a local class this month on February 29th at 10 am at the church.  Please RSVP by the 16th to attend. 
     
    ***Be sure to RSVP by the 16th to get your kit! 
     
    It's just $29 for locals and $36 for long distance people with Priority Shipping. Kits should be mailed out at the end of February and the pdf tutorial is emailed.  
     
     
     
    *You are subscribing to my monthly card kits but can cancel at any time. 
    *I can also send you a PayPal invoice for this month's kit.  Email me at lagreff60@gmail.com
     
    If you're interested in purchasing only the tutorial it is $15.  You can see it here on my Tutorial Shop. 
     

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  • Pleased as Punch fun fold card


    I made this card for a recent online swap I participated in.  I believe this type of fold is called a 'Joy Fold' card. 

    The Pool Party piece is folded in half; the bottom part is under the front flap of the White layer.  See measurements below.

    I chose to use the brand new Pleased as Punch designer paper seen here.  It coordinates with FOUR of our current punches – amazing!  The two hearts on this card are punched directly from the designer paper. 

    I love it so much I am featuring it for my February card kit to go.  I'll share that with you tomorrow. 

    Details:

    • The hearts are punched from the DSP with the Heart Punch Pack
    • The ribbon is the White seam binding on page 25 of the January – June Mini catalog
    • the sequins are from the free SAB Metallic Baker's Twine & Sequins combo pack seen here
    • the embossing folder is the Coastal Weave 3D embossing folder seen here

    Measurements:

    • White – 4 1/4" X 8 1/2" scored at 5 1/2"
    • Pool Party 3" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
    • So Saffron 2 1/4" X 3 1/2"
    • Pleased as Punch DSP 1/4" X 3 1/2"

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    Four February Specials just for you besides Sale-a-Braton

    and the Product Coordination Release! 

        1. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in February for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

    Order online here

    2. All online orders will receive a free pdf cards tutorial in an email.

    3. And if your order is over $55 you'll get a free package of Champagne Rhinestones too (while supplies last)!

    February Host Code is 4CQKPWRV

    Order online here

    4. Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax; shipping is free!  Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team! 


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  • Coordination Product Release starts today! New Nature’s Thoughts dies!


    We can now order from the Product Coordination Release items!  Below is a snapshot of the dies you can get.  And here's the link to the items in my store. 

    Check out the flyer here. Download Coordination Release FLYER


    And here is the amazing Pleased as Punch Designer Paper!  It coordinates with our Tulip punch, the Heart Punch pack, the Umbrella punch and the new Blossom punch in the Sale-a-Bration catalog.  It's so bright and springlike.  I like it so much I am featuring it in my February card kit to go.  I'll share details on that later this week. 

    **Coordination Product Release items are offered until March 31, 2020 or while supplies last.

    One of the options is the Nature's Thoughts dies that coordinates with one of my favorite new stamp sets; Positive Thoughts seen here. Besides the pretty images I LOVE the greetings!  

    I made this pretty card for an online swap:

    The colors are Highland Heather with Granny Apple Green.  Notice that detailed, stitched rectangle?  That is part of the new Nature's Thoughts dies along with the butterfly image.  

    Details:

    • White die-cut edgelit is from the Delicate Lace dies seen here
    • Nature's Thoughts dies – Available now here! 
    • The NEW Pleased as Punch DSP in the background seen here

    Measurements:

    • Granny Apple Green card 5  1/2" X 7"
    • Pleased as Punch DSP 5 1/4" X 2 1/2"
    • White die-cut 4 1/4" X 2 7/8"; greeting strip is 1" X 4" 
    • Highland Heather is 4 1/2" X 3 1/8"

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    Four February Specials just for you besides Sale-a-Braton

    and the Product Coordination Release! 

        1. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in February for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

    Order online here

    2. All online orders will receive a free pdf cards tutorial in an email.

    3. And if your order is over $55 you'll get a free package of Champagne Rhinestones too!

    February Host Code is 4CQKPWRV

    Order online here

    4. Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax; shipping is free!  Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team! 

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