It's been a while, but thanks to Online Card Classes I have some fun stuff to post. This new class is Clean & Simple Cardmaking, and it's been great learning some new techniques and getting back into paper crafting after a long dry spell. I've only got one completed card to show so far, but there are a ton of bits and pieces of successful and unsuccessful attempts, that will hopefully work their way into becoming real cards soon! This one uses the 3D embossing technique. My blending got a little out of control so I ended up putting a lot more color on then I intended. I really like the 3D effect and will be using this technique again!
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I cannot believe how many cards I've been able to get done since taking Watercolor for Card Makers! There are just so many amazing techniques to try, and I've barely scratched the surface. My stamps have been getting a lot of use! Soon I'll have a nice stash of birthday and thank you cards to choose from when an occasion comes up, instead of scrambling to make something at the last minute!
Just finished up a few more cards from Watercolor for Card Makers class. This has been such a fun class, I'll be sad when it's completely over. Luckily I've learned so much from it that I have plenty of ideas to keep me busy for quite a while!
Yesterday (Friday) was supposed to be the last day of Watercolor for Card Makers, but today we found out there is a bonus day! Hooray! I hope to get a few more cards done today, but here is one from yesterday. Tim Holtz shared a technique using mini distress stamps on a stencil. I really liked the effect, but don't have the mini stamps so I tried it with stamp markers. I was pleasantly surprised with the results. The card came together quickly, which proves I am able to make a card in less than 3 hours (which seems to be the average time it's been taking). I seriously need to speed things up a little!!
I fell in love with the card Jennifer McGuire made for Day 6 of Watercolor for Card Makers Class, and just knew I had to try it. She used white embossing powder and it just looks amazing. Here is my first attempt at it. It seemed like there was more color variation while I was doing it, but it doesn't show up very well since I forgot to go darker than I wanted since it will dry lighter. After seeing today's videos, I realized that the stamp I used might look better using a wet on wet technique. So now I am in the middle of painting the same image, but using wet on wet. It takes a lot longer for some reason (probably just me), but I am liking the results. I'll try and post it later or tomorrow. Happy painting!
Happy Mother's Day to all you wonderful ladies! Here are a few cards that I've managed to finish for the Watercolor for Cardmakers class. I've done a lot of experimenting with stamps and different kinds of paper and paint, and a lot ended up in the trash! That's good though, because I am finding a few things that work for me. One of my favorite techniques so far is coloring a stamp directly with markers, stamping it onto watercolor paper, and then using a wet paintbrush to blend the colors. That's what I did for both of these hydrangea cards. I'm sure with more practice I'll get better at blending. I also liked using an acrylic block to make a frame around the image. The last card is from Day 1 of class using the Vibrant Watercolor wash technique. I can't wait to see what next week holds!
Day 2 was a practice day in Watercolor for Card Makers, but there were several more videos posted with even more ideas for using watercolors on cards. I spent a lot of time in my craft room, but only have one card to show for it! The rest of the backgrounds haven't made it to card form yet. Many ended up in the garbage, but it was still fun trying the techniques.
Happy Cinco de Mayo! I've been looking forward to this day not only for enchiladas and margaritas, but also because it's the first day of "Watercolor for Card Makers", a class taught by some of the major celebrities of the paper crafting world. I would be totally starstruck if I ever met any of them in real life, so it's a good thing this is online. It is amazing to see what they come up with! The first lesson was on watercolor backgrounds. Here are a couple cards I came up with using the class video as a guide. I used a vintage plastic doily as a stencil for both cards. I used my Slice to cut out the sentiments, and then added a little washi tape and some tiny embellishments. These were really fun and easy to make! Using watercolors helps me to let go of perfection a little bit, and just see what turns up. I kind of like the messiness of it.
You will eventually probably find out about my vintage jello mold obsession, so I might as well tell you now. I find sets of them at Goodwill or estate sales all nestled together, and I just can't resist bringing them home with me. It's a good thing they're usually only about 50¢ each! I've been trying to think of something crafty to do with them, and one day decided to try decoupaging them. I tried 3 materials: fabric, cupcake wrappers, and card stock (listed in the order that worked best). I used washi tape along the bottom, and embellished with paper butterflies, twine and buttons. I love how the shape of the mold still shows through! Groovy! Here's a different color combination: It's too late for Valentine's Day, but I think they'll make some nice Mother's Day gifts.
I had the supplies (blank shadowbox, October Afternoon papers, buttons, vintage ornaments, and a few other scrapbooking items) for a long time, but I lacked the vision to put it altogether like I wanted to, until I saw the above shadowbox from Creative Breathing. I'm not sure, but when I first saw it, I might have jumped out of my seat and yelled "THAT'S IT" (I know, not very quietly crafted, huh? I do have my moments). I finally put it all together, and now it's part of our Christmas decor. I plan to make a few more, but need to take a little break, since I tend to get obsessed with a project like that, and start forgetting to do other things like take showers and feed my family.
Does anyone know what happened to Creative Breathing? The last post was in April. I really miss her! I'm so grateful for her creative inspiration that helped me (and I'm sure countless others) complete a project. |
AuthorHello! I'm Sarah. A wife and mom who loves estate sales, thrift stores, pretty papers, books, and coffee. I'm a left-brain gal, trying to wake up my right-brain and have fun with it. Archives
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