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Water-coloring TWO ways with video tutorial!

In August our Flowerbug's Team had our usual card swap – this time we featured either Sale-a-Bration or Holiday catalog products.  I chose to use both!  

I created this card for a few reasons; I wanted to use the Aspen dies (LOVE THEM) and also wanted to create a water-colored background.   What do you think?  

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I chose to use Orchid Oasis as my card base and added Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry and a bit of Tahitian Tide in the water-color wash at the bottom. 

Be sure to watch the video below to see how it's done.  It's super simple and hard to mess up!  Honest!  

Tips for a successful water color wash:

  • Wet the water before adding ink.  This is super important!  The ink will spread so much easier and without lines if the paper is wet. 
  • I used our Water Painters – but a paintbrush also works. 
  • Use a heavy paper such as watercolor paper, Thick White or Vanilla or Shimmer paper. Here I used our Silver & Gold DSP from the Sale-a-Bration catalog.  It worked but thicker paper is easier and has less chance of the paper fibers lifting. 
  • Let the paper dry between layers if you want a definite line between colors – like this sunset & water combo.  

Other details:

  • I stamped the bird in Orchid Oasis and colored him in with our watercolor pencils and a blender pen.  
  • The greeting is from the Perched in a Tree stamp set – it's in a bundle with the Aspen dies I used here. 
  • The greeting die-cut is from the All That dies. 

The Aspen dies are available in three ways – in the Bundle at a 10% discount, separately from the Perched in a Tree stamp set or free during August & our Sale-a-Bration promotion. 

*Best buy: purchase the Perched in a Tree bundle in August and choose a $50 Sale-a-Bration choice for free!  See them all here. 

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  • Beautiful Nature’s Sweetness specialty paper – for gorgeous cards in this kit to go or PDF tutorial

    I chose to feature the stunning Nature's Sweetness specialty paper for one of my April card kits to go.  It's filled with pretty gold foil patterns and botanical prints. As usual the photo does not do them justice! 

    Nature's Sweetness all. Save

    This card kit to go includes the following:

    • 10 pre-cut cards – 2 each of 5 designs including a few fancy fold layouts
    • 1/2 pkg of the Nature's Sweetness specialty designer paper (6" X 12")
    • a share of the faux leather trim
    • a share of neutral sequins
    • the PDF tutorial with photos, measurements, supplies & step by step directions

    You'll receive the PDF tutorial immediately after payment; check your email. The pre-cut kit & products will be sent at the end of April. 

    The cost for the pre-cut kit & products is $29 plus shipping. Click here to see it. 

    See the PDF tutorial here; it's $15 and does not include product. 

    *This is the kit my subscribers will receive in April.  If you're interested in getting a pre-cut kit each month with $20 in product  Click here to opt in. You can cancel or opt out at any time. It's $28 plus shipping. 

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    *This kit does not include stamped images.  You'll need assorted greeting images and a few inks to complete the cards.

    You'll use a paper trimmer to cut your new designer paper using the measurements in the tutorial. Everything else is pre-cut for you. 

    Check out the other card kits available here and save on shipping if you order more than one. I'll share my other new card kit in tomorrow's post.

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  • More Cutest Cow projects by our Artist of the Month!

    Wait until you see the rest of Deloris's projects with the Cutest Cow bundle! 

    This first card is a fun scene in an accordion style or 'stepper card' that she cased from Queen Bee Creations. 

    Cutest Cows Enjoy Save

    She used Granny Apple Green with Black & White. She added a sky background using blending brushes. She fussy cut her grass. The greeting is punched with the Heartfelt Hexagon punch. 

    Measurements:

    • Card base 5 1/2" X 11" scored at 2 1/2", 5", 6 3/4", 8 1/2" & 9 3/4"
    • Grass layers are 5 1/4" wide and approximately 2" & 1 5/8" high
    • White sponged layer 5" X 3 3/4"
    • Black is 5 1/4" X 4" 

    Cutest Cows Enjoy Save

    Next is a fun play on a 'purple cow'. Have you ever had that drink?  Ice cream added to grape soda – yum!

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    How cute is this!?  Her colors include Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape, Black & White. The die-cuts are from the wonderful & popular Nested Essentials dies seen here. 

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    And lastly a scene directly from the farm! Deloris used to have milk cows on her farm so she knows cows!   

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    Her colors include Blueberry Bushel, Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Black & White. The designer paper is from the Glorious Gingham pack seen here. The Banner greeting die is also from the Nested Essentials dies. 

    Thank you Deloris for sharing your incredible projects with us!  

     

    Cutest Cows Deloris All Save

    As you can see with her adorable projects, the Cutest Cow bundle is super cute & fun to create with!  The stamp set & punch will be sold in the new Annual Catalog coming out in May. It will not be available in a bundle at 10% off though; the items will be sold separately. 

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  • Amazing Artist of the Month projects with the Cutest Cow bundle!

    Deloris chose to feature the Cutest Cow bundle for her Artist of the Month projects. She did an incredible job showcasing this cute bundle! 

    First is an adorable 'barn' card. Who wouldn't love to receive this fun card? 

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    Isn't that the best way to feature these cows!?  She cased Queen Bee Creations for this idea. I love the rooster in the window! 

    Measurements: 

    • Red card base 4 1/4" X 11" score at 5 1/2". Make a mark 1" inside the fold and 1" above & below the fold line on the edge. Score. 
    • White inside 4" X 5 1/4" – trim off upper corners to fit the fold
    • White strips to form the barn roof are 3/8" and the door are 1/4". 
    • Old Olive grass she cut into a wave shape and used her scissors to create grass

    Here's the inside view: 

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    Next is a sunrise 'Rocker' card using Old Olive & Daffodil Delight. 

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    The Deckled Circles are a must for these cards! See them here in our Online Store. 

    Here are her fun 3d projects: 

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    For the cow tail candy wrap she used our Blueberry Bushel Glorious Gingham DSP cut with a Deckled circle die. She simply added a few score lines to the middle so it would stand up.

    The Udder Stick (chapstick) holder was cased from Cards by TLC and features Berry Burst Glorious Gingham DSP. 

    I'll share more of her cute projects tomorrow!

    Cutest Cows Deloris All Save

    As you can see with her projects, the Cutest Cow bundle is super cute!  The stamp set & punch will be sold in the new Annual Catalog coming out in May. It will not be available in a bundle at 10% off though; the items will be sold separately. 

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    Get a free package of Rainbow Dots

    with online orders over $55 in March

    Rainbow gems Save

    All online orders in March will receive this free Hot Air Balloon tutorial with 8 projects!

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