After posting this card on the Paperberry Lane Facebook page, I had several requests for tutorials and others asking how I did this card. I am happy to say that it is a very simple card that has a big wow factor. Many times less really is more!
It has been a while since I've been able to post a blog...much less a tutorial. Life sure has it's way of getting busy and keeping you humble.
After posting this card on the Paperberry Lane Facebook page, I had several requests for tutorials and others asking how I did this card. I am happy to say that it is a very simple card that has a big wow factor. Many times less really is more!
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I'm really starting to love the cartoon/whimsical stamp sets. They give me a chance to use water coloring in a new way. The set I used for this card is made by Hero Arts and is called "Lil Hoot". If you don't have this set, no worries as this design is versatile and can be used for almost anything. Let's get started!
It's about time for a tutorial, wouldn't ya say? Of course it is! I recently fell in love with a stamp set from Hero Arts called Lil Hoot and I had to have it. Actually, it all started with a custom order for a baby card. Well, I get tired of seeing baby feet and the usual tiring baby card fare so I thought animals and storybook-type scenes would be a nice change.
This set is so great! I used the elephants on a baby card and I thought the owls would be great on a card for a child. I'm hoping to get the blog up sometime this week, so be sure to check back...unless you are following Paperberry Lane on Facebook, then you will get updates to new blogs, tutorials, and other ideas that are too many to put all on one blog. While you're waiting for a new blog post; why don't you check out some other examples of water coloring using the techniques laid out in my tutorial. This technique is a great way to achieve the look of Copic markers without paying the big price tag for them. All you need are some inks and a waterbrush! And speaking of tutorials...I'm kinda stuck. What do you want to see a tutorial on? Something new and exciting? Or an old technique that you've been wanting to try but don't know where to start? Lay em on me! While you wait...here are those cards I promised! I really hope you give this technique a try! It's so much easier than it looks and is completely addicting! I keep finding myself looking for stamps that are made more for coloring...and coloring ALL of them! :) This card show how you can add another color to an image and blend it seamlessly with water color.
So, until the next blog, be sure to "Like" Paperberry Lane on Facebook to catch all the new blogs as well as a ton of BONUS projects! Have a great Monday, everyone! I promised and here it is! I'm so excited to show you all how it's done! There are many ways to achieve shading in water coloring but this way I have found that works for me. Feel free to experiment and change it to make it work for you, too! And don't forget to post your finished pieces on the Paperberry Lane Facebook page!
This post is very picture heavy but don't let that intimidate you. I wanted to make sure what I am explaining is clear so you can do it as easily as I do...and you can! Give it a try! Here's the finished piece. You can create your own beautiful water colored piece...now let's get some supplies together and get this party started! If you follow me on Facebook or Pinterest; I'm sure you've noticed that I have a thing for water colored cards. I love the look of watercolor and there is so much you can do with it. My current favorite way to use them is coloring in heat embossed images. People often ask me how I do it! Sooo...I decided to put together a tutorial!
Water coloring can be fun and easier than you may think. The good news if you're already a paper crafter is that you can use what you already have without buying a lot of new products...saving time and money. My tutorial uses water-soluable inks, a waterbrush and an acrylic block. My version of water coloring can be easier than some, it does take a bit of practice to get your shading right but I promise it is so worth it! You can do this...I promise! This card card shows the finished product. However, I will be using a champagne-colored embossing powder so you can see the outline better. So, gather your supplies and check back in the next couple of days...OR...you can follow me on Facebook and get ALL of the updates without missing a thing! Have a great Sunday and I look forward to seeing you all back on the lane soon! It took me longer than anticipated to get this tutorial done and posted but it's finally here! These butterflies are surprisingly easy and create a major WOW factor to your piece. The rest of the card is simple enough to create and you best of all...you can make these in any colors you have on hand!
Who doesn't love butterflies? They are a great go-embellishment for a card as they can come in almost any color and different shapes and sizes. I used a stamp and a little bit of technique to create the beautiful butterflies on this card.
Be sure to check back in the next couple of days for the tutorial and you can be on your way to making these beauties yourself. In the meantime, make sure you "Like" Paperberry Lane on Facebook to catch this and other great tutorials, and project ideas! If you follow Paperberry Lane on Facebook, then you've probably seen the Sunset Birthday card I posted a couple of weeks ago. I've received so much positive feedback on this card that I decided to do a tutorial on it! It's super easy and only requires a few supplies. If you are into distress inks then you should already have the supplies on hand! So, what do you need to get started:
I found a great tutorial on Pinterest using baby wipes and spray ink to make a tie-dyed card. I loved the look so much that I posted the Pinterest pin for Pin-spiration Tuesday on my Facebook page.
Here is the link to the tutorial: Tie-dye card tutorial. There are so many ways you can make this card...try different tie-dying techniques for different and unique looks! I hope this has inspired you to make something wonderful for summer! |
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