WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUES

WATER COLOR LIFTING WITH HEAT EMBOSSING

TOOLS NEEDED: 

            Watercolor paper

            Painters tape

            Markers, Distress ink or watercolors

            Anti static tool

            Versamark

            Stamps for image and sentiment

            Clear Embossing powder

            Heat Tool

            Embellishments or punches or dies for embellishments

            Card stock (for card base)

            Optional foam tape for dimension

PROCEDURE:

Tape watercolor paper to surface

Color paper with markers, ink or watercolors

With a brush, spread colors with water

Allow paper to dry or use a heat tool

Use static tool

Use Versamark to stamp images

Use clear embossing powder

Heat emboss

With water on brush, spread over paper.

Blot water with paper towel or baby wipe

Allow to dry

Trim and put on card base

Embellish as desired

Inspired by Jennifer McGuire at this link:

WATERCOLOR LIFTING WITH HEAT EMBOSSING

More techniques to come!

GET LINKED TO ONLINE TUTORIALS

Thanks to YOUTUBE I have discovered a lot of great crafters and sites with tutorials and have learned a lot of great techniques that can be incorporated into scrapbooking and card making.  I thought I would share some of my favorites.  As I discover more, I will update this blog entry!

STACEY at SMS

JENNIFER MC GUIRE

KRISTINA AT KWERNER DESIGNS

HEARTFELT CREATIONS

STEPHANIE BARNARD AT STAMPS OF LIFE

GINA K of STAMP TV

MORE TO COME..............

SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP - ONLINE

When I lived in Alaska on an Island shopping online was the only way to grow my inventory for the Nook.  I would research and find great bargains on things - especially Cricut cartridges.  

Since moving to CA, I have access to local or regional craft and scrapbooking stores. But even so, everyone can't carry everything in their inventory that is out there. Through the popularity of YouTube I have also discovered craft tutorials and other shops around the country.  I thought I would share links to some of my favorites here:

SCRAPBOOKING MADE SIMPLE

One of my favorite shops is SMS - Stacey offers great sales throughout the year on many products, especially those from Sizzix and Spellbinders! Stacey also does great tutorials available on YouTube which you will want to link to through her website as well and be sure to "subscribe"!

HALLMARK SCRAPBOOKING

CONSUMER CRAFTS

Consumer Crafts is one of the best places to get embossing folders - best prices anywhere and they even go on sale from time to time!  Consumer Crafts is also featured at Scrapbook Expo each year!

EYELET OUTLET

A great place to get fun brads, ribbons and more.  Eyelet Outlet also comes to Scrapbook Expo each year!

STAMPS OF LIFE

Stephanie Barnard comes to Scrapbook Expo each year and you can shop here throughout the year, too. She offers personalized stamps for the back of your card creations!

GINA K DESIGNS

Gina K also does tutorials on Stamp TV on YouTube. You can also link to her videos at her website.

DIES R US

Good prices and lots of companies featured! You can create a wishlist, too!

SIMON SAYS STAMP

This is a great place to shop, too!  Quick order turnaround!  Sales, too!

MORE TO COME!

SPECIAL MEMORIES IN THE NOOK - PART 4 CALIFORNIA 2016