Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Colorful Journal Page

I'm creating in my journal today!

 I used a plastic card to put down a thin layer of gesso and allowed it to dry completely. Next I added color using daubers, sweepers, spray inks, mixed media ink, and stencils. I stayed in the blue and green family.  NOTE: I moved the stencil up to extend the height of the trees. I also used a paper towel to dab off extra color and then dab in other places.


I used the stencils and a baby wipe to gently rub out some of the color. TIP: you get this effect when you lay gesso down first.  I added background text and a lovely lady that I colored with pencils. I used texture stamps to add some interest.



For a final element on the page, I drew in a close up of a face. 


Crafter's Companion has had several new releases. For more ideas, be sure to pop over to the Crafter's Companion Information Blog, as well as visit the Crafter's Companion Education  and Inspiration Team members. You can see their latest designs by clicking on the names on the left side of my blog.

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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Create in Color!

Watercoloring is one of my favorite ways to color - actually whatever I have in my hand is my favorite is my favorite at the time. hehehe  


I used the palette method to color over the heat embossed image.  I scribbled color onto a palette, wet an first, and then dropped color in. I kept the areas wet so the colors would nicely blend. 

Crafter Companion Supplies Used:

Textures EZMount™ Stamp Set - Words of Wonder - Set 1
Crafter's Inspiration - Issue 6 Spring Edition
Crafter's Companion Watercolour Cardstock
Shimmering Cards black pearl
Spectrum Aqua Markers Sunflower, Amber, Scarlet, Wildflower, Peacock Blue, Bud Green
Memento LUXE Ink Pad tuxedo black 
A full list of supplies is shown at the bottom.


Crafter's Companion has had several new releases. For more ideas, be sure to pop over to the Crafter's Companion Information Blog, as well as visit the Crafter's Companion Education  and Inspiration Team members. You can see their latest designs by clicking on the names on the left side of my blog.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Creating Texture Underwater

I really enjoy finding different ways to create texture with my supplies. I dig the way the water turned out in this little underwater scene - it almost looks like a photo.

For the background, I spritzed a small amount of water onto High Gloss Cardstock, dripped distress inks refills, and brayered very lightly. I then stamped in some underwater foliage at the bottom.  After the ink dried, I stamped again with darker green.

 Crafter Companion Supplies Used:
Sheena's A Little Bit Scenic EZMount Stamp Set - Underwater Angels
Spectrum Aqua Markers Yellow, Gold, Amber
High Gloss Cardstock
Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock
Shimmering Cards coastal pearl
Distress Ink Pads crushed olive, forest moss, black shoot, broken china
Distress Ink Refills crushed olive, shabby shutters, broken china
Distress Stickles Glitter Glue rock candy
Extra Strong Permanent Tape Runner
A full list of supplies is shown at the bottom.


Crafter's Companion has had several new releases. For more ideas, be sure to pop over to the Crafter's Companion Information Blog, as well as visit the Crafter's Companion Education  and Inspiration Team members. You can see their latest designs by clicking on the names on the left side of my blog.

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Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Colorful Clarity

Crafter's Companion now carries Clarity Stamp products! I'm so excited! I've been watching Barbara on Youtube for a couple years and have been inspired by her creativity.


The image is from Claritystamp Limited - Napa Valley Claritystamp Stamp & Stencil Set and is heat embossed onto Crafter's Companion Watercolour Cardstock. To add that beautiful watercolor look, I scribbled Spectrum Aqua Markers on a palette and painted with a water brush.  The background is a Decorative Stencil by Sheena - In The Forest colored in with Distress Ink Pad and a Sponge Dauber.  The sentiment is from Textures EZMount™ Stamp Set - Words of Wonder - Set 2.


Crafter Companion Supplies Used:

Crafter's Companion has had several new releases. For more ideas, be sure to pop over to the Crafter's Companion Information Blog, as well as visit the Crafter's Companion Education  and Inspiration Team members. You can see their latest designs by clicking on the names on the left side of my blog.

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