Yesterday, I was working on a custom order of thank you cards using the Cool Treats Stamp Set for our local State Farm agent, Sara Donaldson. It never even occurred to me that I was working on this on National Ice Cream Day!
I tried a new (to me) watercoloring technique that gives it a softer look. I’d seen this on technique on German demonstrator, Sylwia Schreck‘s blog, and I just loved it! There are 10 steps to each popsicle, but the effect turned out so well it was worth the extra time!
This card was my prototype. I hadn’t yet figured out which colors to use, and I accidently picked up Wild Wasabi instead of Pear Pizzazz for the lime popsicle. so it is a bit darker than I would have liked. And I added some additional fun by adding the same colors to the embossed background piece with my blender pens.
I can’t wait to try this technique out again. I’d really like to master it as it will make a great addition to my crafting portfolio.
Today’s Tutorial
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Base: Whisper White Thick Cardstock, 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″
Layer 1: Flirty Flamingo, 5 1/8″ x 3 7/8″ Layer 2: Whisper White, 5″ x 3 3/4″, embossed with Oh My Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Layer 3: Flirty Flamingo, 4″ x 2 3/4″ Layer 4: Watercolor Paper, 3 7/8″ x 2 5/8″ |
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Have You Heard?
2nd Sunday Coffee & Cards.
August 13, 2-4 pm. Come make 4 cards featuring the super cool (or hot!) Coffee Cafe bundle. Take your finished cards home and share with family and friends. Everything is pre-cut and ready for you. I do all the work; you have all the fun! No experience necessary. Supply fee of $15 or free with qualified purchase. (Also available as a Class To Go) Email me to RSVP by August11. |
Kit Night (with Nachos and Margaritas)
Saturday August 5: 6:30 pm – 9 pm. Bring your Own Kit and Craft with us for FREE! If you have purchased the Oh Happy Day, Soft Sayings, Love Today Planner, or Hello Friend Heat Embossing Kit – or a Paper Pumpkin or two – bring them and craft with friends. RSVP via email by August 2nd. Need a Kit? Contact me or shop my store to get yours before you come. Additional kits will be on hand to purchase. |
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Back to School Bingo
Saturday September 9th, 6:30 – 9 pm Prepay by August 31 (click to email me) Bingo is back and better than ever! If you’ve never been to my Bingo before, you don’t know what you’re missing! Your $35 entry fee includes:
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We all love strawberries, don’t we? Except for those few unfortunate souls who are allergic to them, serving this luscious fruit is always a hit. Kids are particularly receptive to this little strange fruit who’s seeds grow on the outside and not within.