Card tutorials, craft tips, and Stampin' Up products
Good morning, peeps! Well – today is the last week in my “term” as a Guest Designer at the Just Us Girls Challenge! Which is why I’m in your Inbox so early! Next Saturday…
What would I do without my acrylic blocks? Of course they are just the thing for stamping with clear stamps. But they are also perfect for creating gorgeous backgrounds! One of my favorite techniques is using my Stampin' Up markers to color them. I just ink up any old block with whatever colors suit my fancy. Then I get them super wet by misting them with water. If I'm working with card stock, I use tons of water, say 10 squirts. If I'm using watercolor paper, I use less water. In this example I was using card stock, so I drenched the block. Then I stamp it onto a piece of Whisper White card stock. I press down with force to help squish the color around. Sometimes I let it air dry, but when I'm in a hurry, I use my heat gun to speed up the process! And voila! A stunning bit of background just waiting to be stamped upon. Tomorrow I'll post some cards that I made using this technique. Give it a try!
I had the opportunity to spend the last 4 days with the most creative amazing group of women. I am so blessed to be a part of a wonderful Stampin' Up! team. We spent the weekend together stamping and creating,...
"Bokeh" (the way a camera lens renders out-of-focus points of light) is one of the hottest visual trends in design right now. I've seen it on TV and in magazine ads. And paper crafters
If you're just getting into watercolors or you've been painting for a while, sometimes it's fun to just experiment with techniques that you don't normally use when painting. I usually only paint using the basic watercolor techniques (see #1-#3) , but some of these are really fun to play around with, even if it's not for a final painting.I especially love playing around with experiments like this if I find myself at a loss for ideas or not wanting to sit down to paint any subject in particular!So here's a quick round up of 10 fun watercolor techniques that you can give a try (if you haven't already!)
If you are a Stampgoodness fan over on Facebook, you likely saw yesterday that Stampin' Up! announced limited time savings on a butterflly bundle! What a great time to add Papillion Potpourri and the Bitty Butterfly Punch to your collection or to give them as a gift to a friend!...
Blog of Kerry Willard Bray, a momma, wife, and maker of things.
Returning 2018 Core Colors Let me re-introduce to you the returning core colors added to the Stampin Up color line this year!! This is the third of a 3 part
Blog of Kerry Willard Bray, a momma, wife, and maker of things.
Blog of Kerry Willard Bray, a momma, wife, and maker of things.
Be inspired with this Stampin’ Up! Cut and Flip no occasion card made for the Peach Pie colour creations blog hop. Featuring Attention Shoppers bundle and Unbounded Beauty DSP. 2024 card by Ros Davidson Stampin Up demonstrator Melbourne, Australia.
Tips for opening ink pads, sliding ink pads & keeping them clean! I’ve got all the info & tips in today’s video! Works great on Stampin’ Up and other brands
Be inspired with this Stampin’ Up! candle birthday card made for the Basic Beige colour creations blog hop. Featuring Dandy Designs DSP and Wanted to Say dies. 2024 card by Ros Davidson, Independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator Melbourne, Australia.
Color Combo Ideas! I often get asked where I find my color inspiration, especially when I am creating my Color Swatches for Stampin' Blends projects. How I get inspired: looking through the Stampin' UP! catalog checking my Color Combo Pinterest Board looking at my ink pads, cardstock and Blends in rainbow order using Stampin' Up! references like the Color Buddy suggestions I'm sharing today FREE DOWNLOAD color combos posted here Download Your Copy CLICK to download your Color Buddy pdf file for future reference! CLICK to shop Stampin' UP! products in my online store! Previously posted: 2022-2024 Color Combo
This post is in conjunction with the Art 'n Soul Newsletter article "Technique of the Week" This post is less of a technique and more abo...
When gremlins crept into my blog yesterday, no email message went out to notify subscribers that a post was up. As such, many of you missed my super-sweet card that’s the inspiration for tod…
Have you tried the Painter's Tape Technique yet? Chances are you may already have Painter's Tape at home and this is a quick, simple, no mess way to create a colourful background. If you
Happy Friday, friends! Hope you are ready for the weekend to be here and perhaps have something special in the works! I'm going to finish playing with the June Paper Pumpkin kit...I shared a peek at it via Instagram last night! Absolutely love this kit. It's time for a new...
Blog of Kerry Willard Bray, a momma, wife, and maker of things.
If you're just getting into watercolors or you've been painting for a while, sometimes it's fun to just experiment with techniques that you don't normally use when painting. I usually only paint using the basic watercolor techniques (see #1-#3) , but some of these are really fun to play around with,
Enjoy the little things ... - Succulent Garden Suite, Stampin' Up! - These are the colors cardstock and ink I've used: Pool Party cardstock and Rich Razzleberry Ink Bravo Burgundy (retired) cardstock and white Craft Ink Old Olive cardstock and Rich Razzleberry Ink Old Olive cardstock and white Craft Ink Old Olive cardstock and Always Artichoke Elegant Eggplant cardstock and white Craft Ink Mint Macaron cardstock and white Craft Ink These Succulents are so much fun to work with! My BigShot is working overtime lately! Deze Succulent Framelits zijn zo leuk om mee te werken! Mijn BigShot draait overuren de laatste tijd! Here you can find the link to the wooden crate tutorial: http://laurascreativemoments.blogspot.nl/2016/05/houten-krat-wooden-crate.html
I love playing with paper, and I love working with shapes, sentiments and layouts. More than all of that, I am drawn to the power of colors. The way colors are mixed on a project can really define the mood or feel of a card. Stampin’ Up!’s current color families
For your reference, I have lots of ways to share the new colors in the Stampin' Up! color refresh for 2023-2024 and info about the retiring colors today!! RETIRING LISTS Please see yesterday's post for the retiring lists HERE. Shop here. RETIRING COLORS Above: here is the current catalog color selection showing the 15 retiring colors. Below: Just the 15 retiring Stampin' UP! colors on their own. Before we get to the NEW colors... were you shocked about any retiring colors!? I think the biggest shock for everyone was Bermuda Bay... and then for me personally, I LOVE LOVE
Good Wednesday! It's time for a new Color Challenge and this one is rich in color.
Wake up and smell the Mojo! It's time for this week's Mojo Monday Sketch (MOJO122). It's an extra special privilege for me today since it's my sketch. Woo hoo! Thanks, Julee! Remember the sophisticated dress Julia Roberts wore in Pretty Woman? Her straw hat and polka
The Stampin’ Up! Color Coach is here!! Yay!! Stampin’ Up! has an the awesome Color Coach to help us find colors that easily coordinate with each other for our projects! Click the image…
It's time for your favorite weekly post and mine...the latest Five on Friday color combo! I'm calling this my "convention combo" since I am off at the Stampin' Up! convention (aka Inspire.Create.Share. 2014) right now! Take a look: Yes, I switched things up a bit this week as I need...
Be inspired with this Stampin’ Up! Garden Gate Split Card made for the Petunia Pop colour creations blog hop. Featuring Simply Zinnia Dies Simply Said stamp set. 2024 card by Ros Davidson Stampin Up demonstrator Melbourne, Australia.
Sharing cards created with Citrus Blooms Bundle and Mediterranean Blooms 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. MEDITERRANEAN BLOOMS 12″ X 12″ DESIGNER PAPER 163284 (pg. 35) – 12 sheets: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs Product colors: Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Garden Green, Lemon Lolly, Night of… Read More
Here's some great colour combinations to try that include the new Stampin' Up! In Colours. These combinations feel summery, don't you think? I find that using pattern layouts or colour combination ideas lets me be creative, without having to think too hard (and if you know me, you'll know that I appreciate that!!!). Happy creating, …
Hi everyone, I hope you are all working on colouring those swatches for your colour journals - I know that's what I spent my weekend doing! ...
You've just seen a peek at the project that I'll be sharing on Sunday...yes, I said Sunday. These days I do not often publish on the weekends, however, I'll be the guest stamper over on Mary Fish's Stampin' Pretty blog that day so I am making an exception. The project...
So happy to be bringing you a new Five on Friday color combo! Many of you loved last week's combo and I loved reading what the combo made you think of...thank you for sharing! This week you get a brand new ombre color combo to use, but before I share...
Happy Friday, friends! Stampin' Up! really does color so well! Today's combo to get you creating is a mix of rich bold, bold colors! Use all five colors or a mix of two or three...it is up to you! I can't wait to get creating with it...how about you? Have...
Part 4 of the Color Inspiration series is the Subtles Color Collection. This set is full of beautiful, soft colors. Check out the color comparisons and combination ideas below. Here are the other posts in this mini-series: Part 1 – In ColorsPart 2 – NeutralsPart 3 – BrightsPart 4 – Subtles (this page)Part 5 –
This week Heather Tracy shows us 7 marvelous Distress Ink Techniques! Great for Card Making, Crafts and Mixed Media Art!
Happy Friday, friends! About to show you both the latest Five on Friday combo and my latest creation featuring these very colors. This is my favorite weekly post...how about you? While putting the combo together on MDS, my thought for a name was "bright delight" and then when I played...
I've got a watercolor technique that you need to know how to create. Use this for backgrounds in card making, scrapbooking, and other paper crafts.
