Category Archives: Watercoloring

“Watercolor Spread” Technique

“Watercolor Spread” Technique I can’t believe it’s Monday already! This weekend flew by (maybe because we lost an hour). I got my laptop to talk to my phone this week. YAY! It took a long time to finally get this … Continue reading

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Home To Roost “Retweet”

Home To Roost “Retweet” I decided to redo my Home To Roost card from yesterday and make it a little more simple and cost effective for new stampers. (You can see the original here.) I used the Stampin’ Up!® Stampin’ … Continue reading

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Watercolor Wash Stamp Off

Watercolor Wash Stamp Off It’s Friday! Welcome to the latest Stamp Off Challenge. This time, it’s a technique challenge. I love doing a watercolor wash background, so I had a blast with this challenge. I’m in a swap with some … Continue reading

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Just Add Color

Just Add Color I have always loved to color, even when it was considered a “little kid” thing to do. I remember shopping with a cousin and I bought a coloring book and new crayons. We were probably about 9 … Continue reading

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Sparkly Love

Sparkly Love Several weeks ago, Stampin’ Up! CEO Sara Douglass posted a video on her facebook page showing a watercolor wash technique. It’s super simple and very fun. I think I’m addicted, because I’m using it for today’s and tomorrow’s … Continue reading

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Simply Kindness

It’s hard to think up catchy titles for blog posts – especially after midnight!  I’ve always had a problem writing titles, even in elementary school.  Since this card uses the Simply Soft and Kindness Matters sets, “Simply Kindness” seemed to … Continue reading

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Apothecary Gratitude

This isn’t the bookmark I promised, but everything is packed for tomorrow’s workshop and the bookmark is on the bottom of the bag.  So here’s another card we’ll be making this week. Stamps:  Apothecary Art; Ink:  Jet Black StazOn; Watercolor … Continue reading

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So Many Techniques….

…I don’t know where to start!  My stamping goodies came all week; I’ve had a package every day.  But I’ve been so busy, I just didn’t have time to even look at them.  My afternoon appointment was canceled today, so … Continue reading

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Dutch Fold

First, I want to say that I hate Comcast.  I had my whole blog ready to go, tried to save it, and it was gone because the stupid internet connection dropped out.  I mean, seriously – if this is going … Continue reading

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Searching for Eggs

I loved coloring Easter Eggs when I was a kid.  I was never patient enough to get a really deep color (go figure!), but my brother was.  He used to get some of the most gorgeous colors.  Of course, he … Continue reading

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