Pinks & Purples Workshop Projects

Happy Watercolors, Elegant Eggplant, Raspberry Ripple, Whisper White

 Happy Watercolors again????  Yes, I really do enjoy this set and the versatility of it.  Playing with color combos, I really wanted to get my Raspberry Ripple out.  What to put with it?  Well, why not Elegant Eggplant?  The guests at the workshop really liked this color combo.  It's a bit hard to see here, so try it in person.  I think you'll be amazed at how it really pops.  We stamped the background three times without re-inking the stamp so that we could get that really cool hombre look.  (That really is Raspberry Ripple.  Isn't it a beautiful color, even as it gets lighter?)  We stamped the flower and psssst... in Elegant Eggplant.  The ribbon was tied in a single knot and attached with a mini glue dot.  This is a 5 minute card that you could duplicate for all kinds of occasions.

Kind & Cozy, Melon Mambo, Whisper White

 This card was loved by many and yet it's really quite simple.  I was inspired by pinterest but took it a different direction than the original stamper.  The gingham Designer Series Paper so nicely matches the stamp from Kind & Cozy.  The cup image is from the same stamp set.  The word set that we chose from is Petite Pairs.  I love that set!  It's so nice to have a greeting on the front that coordinates with the wishes inside! 

Thanks so much for stopping by the Stamping Station once again.  I'll look forward to seeing you soon!

Blessings,
Julie

Watercoloring Techniques

Happy Watercolor, Delighful Dozen, Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler

 For my last workshop, I wanted to show the guests how many ways they could color in a lined image without going to a lot of work.  This technique, Watercoloring with Markers, is one of my absolute faves.  Simply stamp with StazOn Black or any other solvent ink onto a piece of watercolor paper (Stampin' Up!'s paper is the best - only because I've tried others and their absorbency rate is fantastic!), use a marker to go over the accent lines on the stamp, then use an Aqua Painter to spread the color out.  If some of your image ends up too light, go over some of the accent lines again with the marker when your color is dry.  On this card we used Cherry Cobbler.  That is my absolute favorite shade of red!!!  We made a removable bookmark with the watercolor paper and flower image, tucked it behind a piece of Gold Vellum and the Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding.  Those were attached with Mini Glue Dots.  We used the Tag Topper Punch to shape the top of the bookmark and some Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine finishes the bookmark off.

Happy Watercolor, Cherry, Very Vanilla, Brushed Gold

I made this card because I wanted a stepped up version to show.  I love the layers of Cherry Cobbler cardstock and the Brushed Gold cardstock against each other.  Such an elegant look.  Here I used the Gold Washi Tape for a background and across the stem of the flower.  On this card I experimented with some watercolor paper from a local crafting store.  See how the image is washed out and there isn't much color variation?  It took a 1/2 hr for the little bit of water to soak into the paper.  I had to go over it again with the marker to get some color variation.  I was very disappointed.  Lesson learned.  Unless I'm using blender pens, DON'T use the cheap watercolor paper!  Because of the colors going on here, I chose not to use the Baker's Twine.  Instead, the Linen Thread looks quite fine. 
Thanks for stopping by the Stamping Station once again.  Let me know how you've been enjoying coloring in your stamps recently.
Blessings,
Julie