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Posts Tagged ‘Because I Care’
Because I Care: Watercolor Paper Technique
I’ve found myself using this Because I Care stamp set quite a bit lately (see some recent projects). I pulled it out once again to use at my Latest & Greatest Idea Blitz on Saturday, and everyone got to make this card with the new Marina Mist and Pacific Point colors.
For the hydrangea watercolor technique, we used the Stampin’ Up! Watercolor Paper. The paper has a really nice rag feel that absorbs water and holds onto the colors for a really nice effect.
The two hydrangeas here are two different techniques.
For the one on the right, we spritzed the Watercolor Paper with water 1-2 times. Then we used the Marina Mist Stampin’ Write Marker to color on the flower part of the stamp and the Wild Wasabi Marker to cover the stem, then stamped on the damp Watercolor Paper.
For the sample on the left, we spritzed the Watercolor Paper 3-4 times to get a really damp paper. Then we colored and stamped to get a really diffused image without any definition. After letting the paper dry for a minute or two, we inked the stamp again with the markers and stamped again right over the first image. This adds the crisp image lines over the top of the soft color wash.
Finally, we added a piece of the Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper, tied a knot with the Basic Black 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon and touched a few places with the Moonlight Smooch Accent Ink.
If you haven’t seen the Smooch Accent Ink in person, you’re going to want to check it out! Moonlight is a soft vanilla iridescent that’s fairly opaque. The Top Coat in the catalog is a translucent iridescent that doesn’t cover up any of your color but rather just adds shine.
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Stamps: Because I Care
Ink: Marina Mist, Wild Wasabi, Pacific Point
Paper: Marina Mist, Pacific Point, Watercolor Paper, Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Smooch Accent Ink Moonlight, 1/8″ Black Taffeta Ribbon,
Subscribe to the comments for this postConquering Concord Crush
Honestly, the first time I saw this super-intense new purple, I wasn’t quite sure what to do with it.
But I knew I’d want to be using the new In Color Concord Crush, so I pulled it out and tried matching it up with other colors. Actually, I should have just pulled out my new Color Coach first!
The Color Coach is something to add to the first round of your New Catalog Wish List. You’re going to love it! But since I didn’t have mine handy, I pulled out my #1 favorite new color: Daffodil Delight.
Seriously, I think Daffodil Delight is magic. It’s actually made up of little chameleon-fairies that subtly change color to match whatever you put next to them. Because Daffodil Delight goes with EVERYTHING!
You might recognize the basic layout of this card from last week, although I turned it sideways and changed the colors from Pacific Point & Marina Mist to Concord Crush & Daffodil Delight.
To color the flower, I stamped in Staz-On Jet Black ink, then used an AquaPainter with a drop of Concord Crush ink to brush on layers of the deep purple. (check out another Watercolor Technique that I shared recently)
For the leaves I just used my Pear Pizazz Stampin’ Write Marker to color directly on the Confetti White card stock. Since this green is more subtle than the Concord, it matched better to get the full-strength color from the marker.
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Stamps: Because I Care (Level 1 hostess exclusive set)
Inks: Pear Pizazz Stampin’ Write Marker, Concord Crush, Staz-On Jet Black
Paper: Concord Crush, Daffodil Delight, Confetti White
Accessories: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Folder, Daffodil Delight 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon, Corner Rounder Punch,
Stampin Up Hydrangea: Was Good, Now Better
If you’re a die-hard Stampin’ Up! fan, then you probably remember the hydrangea stamp from about 10 years ago. I know it was hugely popular back when I started demonstrating, and there were so many cool techniques for it!
Well the fabulous hydrangea image is back, and it’s easier than ever to use. Plus it’s FREE! (and who doesn’t love FREE stamps?) The new Level 1 hostess stamp set “Because I Care” is one of my favorite new catalog sets.
Here are more reasons you know you’re a Stampin’ Up! die-hard fan:
- you know that the NEW catalog came out yesterday! (check the sidebar links on my blog to browse–or click here)
- you are REALLY excited about the bigger & better Hostess Stamp Sets (beginning with Level 1 sets the size of the old Level 2 sets!)
- you know that a Level 1 Hostess Set means that you can pick it for free when you turn in a $150+ order, book party or workshop
You’re also a Stampin’ Up! die-hard fan if you can identify at least 5 of the 7 new products on my Just Because card (cover up the list–no peeking!):
- Because I Care hostess-exclusive stamp set
- Very Vanilla 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon
- Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder for Big Shot
- Pear Pizazz Stampin’ Write Marker (a NEW In Color!)
- Pacific Point Stampin’ Write Marker (a NEW Brights color!)
- Marina Mist and Pacific Point card stock
Contact me today to get your copy of the NEW catalog or to set up a time to have your own Stampin’ Up! party!
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Supplies Feature:
Because I Care stamp set (available for FREE as a Level 1 Hostess Selection –requires $150 minimum order, party or book party);
Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder for Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (120175, $7.95);
Very Vanilla 1/8” Taffeta Ribbon (119960, $5.95)
New Colors Feature:
Marina Mist
Pacific Point
Pear Pizazz
