Category: Watercolors

Not 2 Shabby, Shaker Cards, Summer Cards, Watercolors, Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers

Be Mermazing Watercolor Cards | Not 2 Shabby Shop June Release

Jackie Pasko

Hello my friends, Hope you are all having a lovely weekend so far! I’m having fun creating summer cards, and today I’m using a stamp sets from the Not 2 Shabby Shop’s June release. This set is called, “Be Mermazing,” and it’s filled with the cutest underwater creatures as well as the prettiest mermaid.

I created two wreath cards with this set, and I used two different watercolor mediums to color them in as well as the backgrounds.

I also have a 10% off coupon code for you from the Not 2 Shabby Shop: N2S10

Card 1: Underwater Wreath Card

For my first card I stamped out all the images with VersaFine Onyx Black Ink and then heat embossed them with Clear embossing powder. The paper I used was Stonehenge hotpress watercolor paper. To color in these images I used some liquid watercolors–Dr. Ph Martin watercolor. This was my first time using these watercolors, and I really enjoyed using them–they are vibrant and beautiful.

The raised lines of my heat embossed images made watercoloring them fast and easy. I had so much paint left over in my butcher’s tray that I decided to create some backgrounds with it. I dipped a watercolor paper panel into the blue and green and purple paint, and it turned out with a smooth, marbled look. I was able to use this panel for both cards.

Card 2: Mermaid & Pearls Shaker Card

On card #2 I stamped out the pearls and shells image out several times. I wanted to create a shaker window with this single image. Again I heat embossed the images, but this time I colored them in with some Zig Real Brush Pens.

I fussy cut out all the images and glued the pearls and shells together to create a circle. I then glued on a panel of acetate and popped it up with a double layer of foam adhesive. I used a lot of clear confetti pieces inside the shaker. I also popped up the mermaid on the outside to match the height of the shaker window.

Below is the process video. I hope you enjoy it!

Thanks for stopping by!

Featured Products:

Not 2 Shabby Shop: https://www.not2shabbyshop.com/?AffId=19

Hugs & Fishes Stamp Set: https://www.not2shabbyshop.com/Hugs-Fishes–4X6-Clear-Stamp–N2S_p_16117.html?AffId=19

Be Mermazing: https://www.not2shabbyshop.com/Be-Mermazing–4X6-Clear-Stamp–N2S_p_16118.html?AffId=19

Trinity Stamps Bubble Bath Beads: http://shrsl.com/31r98

Trinity Stamps Clear Confetti: http://shrsl.com/31r9q

Art Mediums:

Dr. PH Martin’s Liquid Watercolors: https://amzn.to/3xWIjpA

Watercolor Brushes: https://amzn.to/3jerVfW

Zig Watercolors: https://amzn.to/3h78H9r

Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen: https://amzn.to/3w3eqTA

Tools:

Butcher Tray: https://amzn.to/2TaW7Of

Mini Misti: https://amzn.to/2LpHJva

Original Size Misti: https://amzn.to/2A8jbjA

Making Paper (Post-It Notes full stick coverage): https://amzn.to/3hovjnC

Reverse Tweezers: http://shrsl.com/2ydxi

Fiskars Paper Trimmer: https://amzn.to/2NR4Xvw

Score Board: https://amzn.to/2NSMA9z

Cutter Bee Scissors: https://amzn.to/34EWamG

Ink Blender Tools: https://amzn.to/3kyJG8r

Antistatic Powder Bag: https://amzn.to/3jO5sVg

Inks:

Versafine Onyx Black Ink: https://amzn.to/2ULzqAZ

VersaMark Ink: https://amzn.to/3dgEZNp

Adhesives:

Jackie’s Craft Table Glue: https://etsy.com/shop/JackiesCraftTable

Kokuyo Dotliner: https://amzn.to/2MwZ2gS

Best Ever Craft Tape: http://shrsl.com/2rdxo

Darice Foam Strips: https://amzn.to/3ferPRY

Paper:

Stonehenge Hot Press Watercolor Paper: https://amzn.to/2TdHzgO

Bristol Smooth Cardstock: https://amzn.to/3xX54JX

Waterfall Cardstock: https://shrsl.com/2u462

Neenah Solar White 110 lb Cardstock: https://amzn.to/3eaPm5I

Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission on sales at NO EXTRA COST to you. Thank you!

#not2shabbyshop @not2shabbyshop

Floral Cards, Scrappy Tails Crafts, Watercolors

Easy Watercolor Die Cuts Technique | Scrappy Tails Crafts | Whimsical Layering Daisies

Jackie Pasko

Hello, everyone! I have a really fast, fun watercolor technique to show you today, as well as some beautiful new products from Scrappy Tails Crafts. I’m creating with their new stand-alone die set called Whimsical Layering Daisies. For the sentiments I’m using the Oopsy Daisy stamp set. This is one of my favorite stamps sets so far this year because of the darling images and the clever sentiments.

Card One

To create all three cards I first started with some very simple watercoloring. I applied large swatches of color to the watercolor paper–making sure to leave lots of light and dark paint. The more dappled and variegated, the better. It was just fun doing some mindless watercoloring and seeing the pretty colors. I used two different purples, pinks, yellows and greens on each swatch.

Make sure to allow your paper to dry, and then you can die cut out all your flowers, stems and flower centers. You get so many different daisy dies in this set; you can really put together a beautiful bouquet!

To put these cards together, I used some fun cardstock from Spellbinders. The corrugated paper gives the cards an old-fashioned, rustic look. I used three different sentiments for each card and created a set. There were lots of flowers left over, so I used them to decorate the inside of the cards.

Card Two

Card Three

Here is my process video. You can watch it here or over on my YouTube Channel in HD.

Thank you for visiting my blog today!! Have a lovely day!

Scrappy Tails Crafts: https://scrappytailscrafts.com?aff=28

Stamps & Dies

Oopsy Daisy Stamp Set: https://scrappytailscrafts.com/collections/2021-march-stamp-collection/products/oopsy-daisy-6×6-stamp-set?aff=28

Whimsical Layering Daisies Die Set: https://scrappytailscrafts.com/collections/craft-dies/products/whimsical-layering-daisies-metal-craft-dies?aff=28

Embellishments – Trinity Stamps Boiled Sugar: http://shrsl.com/2vkt0

Art Mediums

Prima Watercolors – Tropical: https://amzn.to/3cr6OmQ

Classics: https://amzn.to/3soRKvv

Decadent Pies: https://amzn.to/3cxOqsF

Tools

Jackie’s Craft Table Sequin Trays: https://etsy.com/shop/JackiesCraftTable

Spellbinders Diamond Magnet: http://shrsl.com/2vkt5  [Amz – https://amzn.to/3cthW2p%5D

Mini Misti: https://amzn.to/2LpHJva

Original Size Misti: https://amzn.to/2A8jbjA

Fiskars Paper Trimmer: https://amzn.to/2NR4Xvw

Score Board: https://amzn.to/2NSMA9z

Cutter Bee Scissors: https://amzn.to/34EWamG

Sizzix Big Shot Machine: https://amzn.to/2N8nkN0

Mini Die Cutting Machine: https://amzn.to/3cgQD8K

Inks & Adhesives

Jackie’s Craft Table Glue: https://etsy.com/shop/JackiesCraftTable

Cardstocks

Arches Cold Press Watercolor Paper: https://amzn.to/2NZdzTn

Corrugated Cardstock:  http://shrsl.com/2vksu

Lilac Blossom: http://shrsl.com/2u46e

Persimmon: http://shrsl.com/2u45l

Wild Berry: http://shrsl.com/2u45g

Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission on sales at NO EXTRA COST to you. Thank you!

Floral Cards, Spellbinders, Watercolors

Wildflowers & Watercolors Card | Spellbinders | Watercolor Floral Collection

Jackie Pasko

There is a new line of Watercolor Floral stamps in the Spellbinders’ shop, and today I’m creating with the set called, “Field of Flowers.” Of course, I had to pull out my watercolors to pair with this beautiful stamp. There are 6 different sets in this collection as well as a sentiment set, and they are all lovely.

First I heat embossed the image onto a piece of hot press watercolor paper using some black pigment ink and clear embossing powder. I love the look of the glossy, raised lines. You could skip this step and stamp it with waterproof ink. The ink I used is called VersFine Clair Nocturne ink, which is a waterproof ink and you can also emboss with it.

Next, I taped it down to a wooden board. I made sure to leave myself plenty of room around the stamped image to tape it down and to die cut it. I pulled out my Daniel Smith watercolors. I started at the bottom of the image with a dark green paint, then light green, then blue and lastly, pink and orange. After my first painting, I allowed it to air dry. The colors do dry back a lot more pale, so I added a second layer of paint.

Once, my second layer was dry, I came back in with lots of different colors to paint in the wildflowers. I didn’t add much water to the watercolors, so the paint went down highly pigmented.

I allowed that to dry, and then I die cut the panel with Spellbinders’ Rectangular Hemstitch dies. I used a piece of leftover watercolor paper to stamp the sentiment on and cut that out into a banner.

I popped up the watercolor panel with foam adhesive, as well as the sentiment. To add a little more interest, I added twine around the sentiment strip and water droplet beads around the panel.

Here is my process video. You can watch it here or over on my YouTube channel in HD.

Thank you for stopping by! Have a wonderful week!

Featured Products Links:

Field of Wildflowers Stamp: http://shrsl.com/2umi2

Watercolor Florals Line: http://shrsl.com/2umi6

Boiled Sugar Jelly Drops: https://shrsl.com/2umjh

Art Medium:

Daniel Smith Watercolors: https://amzn.to/3bKBAXf

Tools:

Kokuyo Dotliner: https://amzn.to/2MwZ2gS

Best Ever Craft Glue: http://shrsl.com/2rdxo

Spellbinders Craft Pick Tool: https://shrsl.com/2k5i9

Diamond Shaped Magnet: https://shrsl.com/2d1i3

Jackie’s Craft Table Sequin Trays: https://etsy.com/shop/JackiesCraftTable

Jackie’s Craft Table Glue: https://etsy.com/shop/JackiesCraftTable

Misti Stamping Tool: https://amzn.to/355iYNZ

Burlap Twine: https://amzn.to/38EDsiv

Paint Brushes: https://amzn.to/2Q3Bkuh

Arteza Foam Adhesive: Arteza Foam Tape: https://arteza.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/foam-mounting-tape-36-yards?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=Youtube_JackiesCraftTable&a_bid=ba7b4939

Ink:

VersaFine Clair Nocturne Ink: https://amzn.to/3qKbY0X

Paper:

Stonehenge Hot Press Watercolor Paper: https://amzn.to/3cxXUCD

Teal Topaz: http://shrsl.com/2u468

Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission on sales at NO EXTRA COST to you. Thank you!

@teamspellbinders #Spellbinders #neverstopmaking

Arteza Art Products, Floral Cards, Watercolor Pencils, Watercolors

Floral Watercolor Cards using Arteza Pre-Made Postcards & Watercolor Cards

Jackie Pasko

Hello everyone! I hope you are all having a lovely weekend! I have a couple of new products to show you from Arteza. They have some new products just for us card crafters–Blank Watercolor Cards and Watercolor Postcards. I stamped a couple of large floral images on these blank cards and pulled out some Arteza watercolor mediums. The paper of these cards is 100% cotton, and I loved painting on them!

I also have a coupon code for you from Arteza. It’s good for 10% off your purchase: JackiesCraftTable7  It’s valid from September 12th until October 17th.

Postcard: Thankful Flowers

I stamped out my floral images and heat embossed it with clear embossing powder. This makes watercoloring very fast and easy. You don’t have to wait for your paint to dry before beginning on another section. The embossed lines are like little wells around each stamped section and contains the paint. To paint this, I pulled out my set of Arteza 36 Watercolor Half Pans. I love watercolors, and this set from Arteza really has some beautiful colors in it.

I usually add some type of sequin to my cards, but since this is a postcard, I spattered it with little flicks of paint.

Card: Floral Surprise

Arteza’s Blank watercolor cards are a little bit bigger than the A2 sized cards I usually create. I could have cut this card down, but I wanted to try out this size. It was a great size for the large floral image I used. This time I didn’t heat emboss my image.

I colored in my card with Arteza’s Watercolor Pencils. I love watercolor pencils. You can use them as colored pencils or you can add water to smooth and brighten up your colors.

Arteza Watercolor Pencils I used on this card:

Pink Flowers: Coral, Apricot & Peony

Small flowers: Peony

Yellow Flowers: Yellow Sapphire & Sunflower

Purple Flower: Lilac

Leaves: Matcha & Moss

Dog: Burnt Ochre & Sienna Brown, Orange & Noir

Cat: Space Gray & Peony; Orange & Noir

Background: Pewter

Here is my process video! You can watch it here or over on my YouTube Channel in HD.

Have a wonderful day, my crafty friends!! Thanks for stopping by!

Featured Products:

Arteza Watercolor Postcards:

https://arteza.com/dp/watercolor-postcards-100-cotton-4-x-5-75-set-of-30?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=Youtube_JackiesCraftTable&a_bid=fb45ab87

Arteza Blank Watercolor Cards:

https://arteza.com/dp/watercolor-cards-envelopes-100-cotton-5×6-875-set-of-25?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=Youtube_JackiesCraftTable&a_bid=a86cfde4

Thankful Flowers Stamp Set:

https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Simon-Says-Clear-Stamps-THANKFUL-FLOWERS-sss201905-sss201905?currency=USD

Floral Surprise:

https://www.not2shabbyshop.com/Floral-Surprise_p_12810.html?AffId=19

Arteza Foam Tape:

https://arteza.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/foam-mounting-tape-36-yards?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=Youtube_JackiesCraftTable&a_bid=ba7b4939

Art Mediums:

Arteza 36 Watercolors:

https://arteza.com/dp/watercolor-set-of-36-premium-half-pans-assorted-colors?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=Youtube_JackiesCraftTable&a_bid=3dad20cc

Arteza Metallic Watercolors:

https://arteza.com/products/metallic-watercolor-premium-artist-paint-half-pans-set-of-24?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=Youtube_JackiesCraftTable&a_bid=2d929ef1

Arteza Watercolor Pencils:

https://arteza.com/collections/watercolor-pencils?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=Youtube_JackiesCraftTable&a_bid=51e19035

Arteza White Gel Pens:

https://arteza.com/dp/white-gel-pens-set-of-12?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=Youtube_JackiesCraftTable&a_bid=0a8574d8

Tools:

Jackie’s Craft Table Sequin Tray: https://etsy.com/shop/JackiesCraftTable

Mircro Glaze (Protects Your Watercolor Work): https://amzn.to/35vuumV

Mini Misti: https://amzn.to/2LpHJva

Original Size Misti: https://amzn.to/2A8jbjA

Magnets: https://amzn.to/2NShv60

Fiskars Paper Trimmer: https://amzn.to/2NR4Xvw

Score Board: https://amzn.to/2NSMA9z

Cutter Bee Scissors: https://amzn.to/34EWamG

White Gelly Roll Pen: https://amzn.to/3lnqn1G

Sizzix Big Shot Machine: https://amzn.to/2N8nkN0

Mini Die Cutting Machine: https://amzn.to/3cgQD8K

Inks & Adhesives:

VersaFine Onyx Black Ink: https://amzn.to/2Ycd8an

Jackie’s Craft Table Glue: https://etsy.com/shop/JackiesCraftTable

Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission on sales at NO EXTRA COST to you. Thank you!

Summer Cards, Watercolors

Under the Sea Hop | Mermaid Watercolor Scene | Waving Hello Card

Jackie Pasko

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Hello! Welcome to the Under the Sea Hashtag Hop! In this hop you are going to see lots of fun mermaid card crafting inspiration. Teresa Russell from Scrapping for Less put this hop together, and I’m so excited to be a part of it! Click on the hashtag #thursdayunderthesea to see all of the other participants in this hop.

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For Thursday’s card I’m using a darling stamp set from LDRS called Mermaid Treasures. I pulled out my watercolors to paint in the mermaid and the scene behind her. I also used a fabulous die set from Sunny Studio to cut out the window; it’s called Stitched Semi Circles.

I had so much fun creating this card! Tomorrow I will be posting another mermaid card and video and another one on Saturday!

Check out my process video! You can watch it here or over on my YouTube channel in HD.

Thank you for stopping by! I hope you enjoy the hop!

 

Featured Products:

Mermaid Treasures LDRS Stamp: https://www.not2shabbyshop.com/Mermaid-Treasures_p_12850.html?AffId=19

Mermaid Shimmer Stencil: https://ldrscreative.com/products/mermaid-shimmer-6×6-stencil?_pos=1&_sid=49686077c&_ss=r

Stitched Semi Circle Dies: http://shrsl.com/2euqm

Trinity Stamps Bubble Baths Beads: https://shrsl.com/2etaf

Art Mediums:

Daniel Smith Watercolors Basic Set: https://amzn.to/39CZmlv

Cobalt Teal Blue: https://amzn.to/2BDX350

Iridescent Electric Blue: https://amzn.to/30YCiK3

Burnt Sienna: https://amzn.to/2BG9X2B

Permanent Green Light: https://amzn.to/335d13o

Tools:

Mini Misti: https://amzn.to/2LpHJva

Original Size Misti: https://amzn.to/2A8jbjA

Magnets: https://amzn.to/2NShv60

Fiskars Paper Trimmer: https://amzn.to/2NR4Xvw

Score Board: https://amzn.to/2NSMA9z

Cutter Bee Scissors: https://amzn.to/34EWamG

Sizzix Big Shot Machine: https://amzn.to/2N8nkN0

Mini Die Cutting Machine: https://amzn.to/3cgQD8K

Foam Blending Tools: https://amzn.to/3hHtUoW

Inks & Adhesives:

Versafine Onyx Black Ink: https://amzn.to/3fbBBSD

Mowed Lawn Distress Ink: https://amzn.to/30XOrz0

Picked Raspberry Distress Ink: https://amzn.to/337JZAc

Jackie’s Craft Table Glue: https://etsy.com/shop/JackiesCraftTable

Kokuyo Dotliner: https://amzn.to/2LqAkvq

Kokuyo Refills: https://amzn.to/2LALkoI

Paper:

Stonehenge Hot Press Smooth Watercolor Paper: https://amzn.to/3hOrW6l

Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission on sales at NO EXTRA COST to you. Thank you!

Arteza Art Products, Floral Cards, Pink & Main, Watercolors

Metallic Watercolors on Black Watercolor Paper | Arteza Metallic Watercolors Review & Card Project

Jackie Pasko

Happy Friday! I hope you’re all having a wonderful day! I have a fun new set of paints to show you today. Arteza released a new set of metallic watercolors! These paints show up beautifully on all types of paper, but my favorite thing to do with them is paint on black paper–it’s like magic!

They also sent me a set of their watercolor books. Inside is 110 lb cold press paper bound with natural linen–they are beautiful!

For my card project I used a piece of Stonehenge Black Watercolor Paper; however, black card stock will work too. I heat embossed my image using some gold embossing powder, and then I painted in my images–this was the fun part! These paints look gorgeous on black paper. After the paint was dry, I flicked on some of the gold paint with the water brush that came with the paints. Use the code JackiesCraftTable5 to get 10% off your purchase at Arteza. It is good through April 30th. I have all the link listed below.

The stamp set is from Pink & Main, and it’s from their card kit called Fantastic Florals. The pattern paper I used at the bottom of the card is also from the card kit, However, you can buy this pad separate at the shop.

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Here is a close up look at these gorgeous paints!

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I wanted to try out the watercolor book too, so I painted some very simple Easter Egg doodles that I plan on decorating with my Metallic Gelly Roll pens. The paints look beautiful on the white watercolor paper too! My inspiration for this exercise comes from a video by Creations Cee Cee.

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Here is my process video! You can watch it here or over on my YouTube channel in HD.

Thanks for visiting my blog! I hope you have a wonderful weekend and stay healthy and happy!! Sending crafty hugs!!

For 10% off your purchase, use the Coupon Code: JackiesCraftTable5. This coupon code is valid through April 30, 2020.

Visit the ARTEZA YouTube channel for more inspiration:  https://www.youtube.com/arteza

Supply Links

ARTEZA US Site: http://arteza.com/?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=Youtube_JackiesCraftTable

ARTEZA EU Site: https://arteza.co.uk/?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=Youtube_JackiesCraftTable

Arteza Metallica Paints: https://arteza.com/b/metallic-paint?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=Youtube_JackiesCraftTable

Fantastic Florals Card Kit: http://shrsl.com/26oqx

Pattern Paper Fantastic Florals: http://shrsl.com/26or1

Metallic Watercolors Half Pans Set of 24: US: https://arteza.com/products/metallic-watercolor-premium-artist-paint-half-pans-set-of-24?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=Youtube_JackiesCraftTable&a_bid=2d929ef1

Arteza Cold Press Watercolor Book 2 count: US: https://arteza.com/products/art-watercolor-book-beige-hardcover-8-25×8-25-pack-of-2?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=Youtube_JackiesCraftTable&a_bid=31090099

Arteza Cold Press Watercolour Book 2 Count: Europe: https://arteza.co.uk/products/watercolour-book-beige-21x21cm-pack-of-2?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=Youtube_JackiesCraftTable&a_bid=fd967d48

Foam Mounting Tape: US:

https://arteza.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/foam-mounting-tape-36-yards?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=Youtube_JackiesCraftTable&a_bid=ba7b4939

Foam Mounting Tape: Europe:

https://arteza.co.uk/products/foam-mounting-tape-36-yards?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=Youtube_JackiesCraftTable&a_bid=3e99a61a

Metallic Gelly Roll Pens: https://amzn.to/3bxvw1C

Jackie’s Craft Table Glue: https://etsy.com/shop/JackiesCraftTable

Pretty Pink Posh Mixed Jewels Boo: https://amzn.to/2xuxKQI

Tools:

Mini Misti: https://amzn.to/2LpHJva

Original Size Misti: https://amzn.to/2A8jbjA

Magnets: https://amzn.to/2NShv60

Craft Pick: https://amzn.to/32fhG0n

Fiskars Paper Trimmer: https://amzn.to/2NR4Xvw

Score Board: https://amzn.to/2NSMA9z

Tim Holtz Scissors: https://amzn.to/39pGTre

Cutter Bee Scissors: https://amzn.to/34EWamG

Mini Die Cut Machine: https://amzn.to/33jJcZI

Antistatic Powder Bag: https://amzn.to/2uFaf6l

Antique Gold Embossing Powder: https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Simon-Says-Stamp-EMBOSSING-POWDER-ANTIQUE-GOLD-Ultrafine-Fine-Detail-AGoldEP6-AGOLDEP6

Blue Mason Jar Plate: https://amzn.to/32Dsw0w

Inks & Adhesives:

Embossing Ink: https://amzn.to/39alpPl

Jackie’s Craft Table Glue: https://etsy.com/shop/JackiesCraftTable

Kokuyo Dotliner: https://amzn.to/2LqAkvq

Kokuyo Refills: https://amzn.to/2LALkoI

Paper:

Stonehenge Black Watercolor Paper 8 x 10: https://amzn.to/2Jgbi07

Neenah Solar White 110 lb Card Stock: https://amzn.to/2Q20E3a

Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission on sales at NO EXTRA COST to you. Thank you!

 

 

Arteza Art Products, Colored Pencils, Watercolors

100-Year-Old Postcards & Creating My Own Postcards

Jackie Pasko

Hello everyone! Happy Thanksgiving! Today’s post and video is all about postcards and family. I have an old book of vintage postcards that my Grandma Florence collected throughout her life. I’m also showing my old book of postcards that greatly pales in comparison to my grandma’s–Lol! Her old postcards have a fun, Victorian feel to them and mine are very common, but it serves as a journal of-sorts, reminding me of all the fun places I’ve visited.

I’m also creating two of my own postcards. In one of the art stores I visited I ran across a watercolor pad of postcards. It inspired me to created my own postcards. You can definitely use your own paper to create postcards, but I like this little pad of pre-made postcards because it has a place printed out of where to put the stamp, message and address.

These are basically one -layer cards. You can’t add any dimension, but it forces you to be super creative to add lots of interest to you cards. A lot of my grandmother’s cards were embossed, and I tried this technique on my first postcard. I also noticed a theme playing through my grandmother’s postcards. They featured little vignettes surrounded by flowers. On my second card I tried to mimic this with my scarecrow as my vignette, and I surrounded him with a diamond shape and sunflowers.

I had a ball creating these cards, and I’m definitely going to be doing it again. What a great thing to send to somebody–a handmade postcard to add to their book of collections.

Thanks for stopping by, everyone! I’m wishing you all a wonderful day and a fabulous Thanksgiving! Sending crafty hugs!!

 

2019 100 yr Old Postcards THUMB

Postcard #1: Thanksgiving Scene

I stamped this with my pad of VersaFine Clair Ink in the color Fallen Leaves. I love this ink because it’s waterproof and it a very dark brown color. I then pulled out my palette of Daniel Smith Watercolors and had fun painting in this darling little scene. I used a scallop die to emboss around my scene, and then I blended on some gold Delicata Ink and then some Vintage Photo ink around the sides.

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Postcard #2: Scarecrow Vignette with Sunflowers

This postcard is my favorite. I love scarecrows and sunflowers, and I really enjoyed putting this one together. It did involve a lot of stamping and masking, and then I drew a diamond shape around my scarecrow using a square die and a ruler. I pulled out my Arteza Watercolor Brushes to paint in this scene. I didn’t use an aqua brush on this postcard; I wanted to keep my water use down to a minimum to prevent warping. I blended the various colors of my Arteza brushes together. I did add a little bit of color around the sunflowers and also around my scarecrow. I love how vibrant this postcard turned out.

Arteza Watercolor Brushes: Scarecrow – Face – Ginger, Placard – Chocolate, Straw – Lemon Yellow & Sunset Yellow, Sunflowers – Lemon Yellow, Bumblebee Yellow & Orange Rust, Flower Centers – Peach & Chocolate, Leaves – Green Tea, Olive Green & True Blue,

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You’ll find my process video below! You can watch it here or over on my YouTube Channel in HD.

 

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Olive and Oak Styling Mats: https://www.etsy.com/listing/662738170/styling-board-linen-double-sided?ref=related-2&frs=1

Art Mediums:

48 Real Brush Pens

 

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Daniel Smith Watercolors: https://amzn.to/2Oopdo8

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Prismacolor Pencils: https://amzn.to/33kJK1A

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Mini Die Cut Machine: https://amzn.to/33jJcZI

Inks & Adhesives:

VersaFine Clair Fallen Leaves Ink: https://amzn.to/2nvTzuo

Vintage Photo Distress Oxide Ink: https://amzn.to/2IBU79i

Gold Delicata Ink: https://amzn.to/35DHdAQ

Jackie’s Craft Table Glue: https://www.etsy.com/listing/726802710/jackies-craft-table-glue?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=jackies+craft+table&ref=sr_gallery-1-4&organic_search_click=1

Scotch Foam Tape: https://amzn.to/2LrZppX

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Kokuyo Dotliner: https://amzn.to/2LqAkvq

Kokuyo Refills: https://amzn.to/2LALkoI

Post-It Note Masking Tape: https://amzn.to/2oiw9cx

InkaDinkaDo Masking Paper: https://amzn.to/31Z9Erq

Paper:

Strathmore Watercolor Paper Postcards: https://amzn.to/34lOi8V

Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission on sales at NO EXTRA COST to you. Thank you!

Card Kits, Colored Pencils, Watercolors

5 Cards, 1 Kit | SSS November Card Kit 2019 | Woodland Whimsy

Jackie Pasko

Hello crafty friends! I hope you’re all having a wonderful day! I want to show you the cards I created using Simon Says Stamp’s November card kit! I absolutely love the stamp set from this kit. The woodland critters are all so cute! I also love the sentiments and the banner stamp. This is an all-year-round use set.

I have a few card kits waiting for me on my desk, so I only had time for 5 cards this time, but I will definitely be going back to this stamp set!

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Card #1: One of a Kind Reindeer Card

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Card #2: Sending you Love Stamped Pattern Paper Card

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Card #3: Tone on Tone Deer in Trees Card using Prismacolor Pencils

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Card #4: Welcome Baby Watercolor Card

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Card #5: Season’s Greeting Polar Bear Watercolor Card

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Thank you for stopping by!! I hope this post and video has given you some fun crafty inspiration!

Here is my process video! You can watch it here or over on my YouTube Channel in HD!

Supply Links:

Simon Says Stamp Card Kits: https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Simon-Says-Stamp-Card-Kit-of-The-Month-NOVEMBER-2019-WOODLAND-WHIMSY-ck1119-ck1119

Jackie’s Craft Table Glue: https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/JackiesCraftTable/tools/listings/726802710

Olive and Oak Styling Mats: https://www.etsy.com/listing/662738170/styling-board-linen-double-sided?ref=related-2&frs=1

Art Mediums:

Prismacolor Pencils: https://amzn.to/33kJK1A

White Gel Pen: https://amzn.to/2orx4Y0

Cloud Nuvo Drops: https://amzn.to/2KD5P4s

Indigo Eclipse Nuvo Drops: https://amzn.to/2XxdW7V

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Mini Misti: https://amzn.to/2LpHJva

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Magnets: https://amzn.to/2NShv60

Wagner Heat Tool: https://amzn.to/2nvUpHx

Fiskars Paper Trimmer: https://amzn.to/2NR4Xvw

Score Board: https://amzn.to/2NSMA9z

Cutter Bee Scissors: https://amzn.to/34EWamG

Jewel Picker: https://amzn.to/2N6NsIj

Blending Brushes: https://amzn.to/2AYumf8

Foam Blending Tool: https://amzn.to/35naIHB

Sizzix Big Shot Machine: https://amzn.to/2N8nkN0

PenBlades: https://amzn.to/2IEUPT9

Craft Pick: https://amzn.to/37qNLEs

Mini Die Cut Machine: https://amzn.to/33jJcZI

Inks & Adhesives:

VersaFine Clair Fallen Leaves Ink: https://amzn.to/2nvTzuo

SSS Intense Black Ink: https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Simon-Says-Stamp-Premium-Ink-Pad-INTENSE-BLACK-ink065?currency=USD

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Jackie’s Craft Table Glue: https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/JackiesCraftTable/tools/listings/726802710

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Score Tape: https://amzn.to/2pj0Tdy

Kokuyo Dotliner: https://amzn.to/2LqAkvq

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Paper:

Post-It Note Masking Tape: https://amzn.to/2oiw9cx

Neenah Solar White 110 lb Card Stock: https://amzn.to/2Q20E3a

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Arteza Art Products, Watercolors

Arteza Watercolor Half Pans Review | Floral Card Project

Jackie Pasko

Hello everyone! I hope you are all having a lovely day! I have another watercolor paint review for you. Arteza very generously sent me their 36 Half Pan Watercolor set. They are beautiful paints! I wanted to use them on a floral card, and I thought this stamp set from Memory Box would be perfect. I love a big floral stamp–this one completely covers an A2 size card. This is a stamp I purchased from Simon Says Stamp during their Stamptember celebration.

2019 Arteza Pan Watercolors Card THUMB

I inked it up with VersaFine Onyx Black Ink which is a waterproof ink. I stamped in onto a piece of Arteza 100% cotton watercolor paper, and then I  had a ball coloring this beautiful image with these beautiful paints. They are highly pigmented, vivid, and a dream to work with.

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After my painting was dry, I inked it up again with the same ink and poured on some clear embossing powder. After I melted the embossing powder, this made my stamp lines crisp and shiny, and it added a lot to my card project. I cut down my panel with a 5 1/2 X 4 1/4 faux stitch die. It was hard for me to cut down this image, but I used a leftover scrap from this panel on the inside on my card.

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You can watch the whole process in my video below. You can watch it here or over on my YouTube channel in HD.

Thank you for stopping by, my crafty friends!!

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Arteza Watercolor Pad 100% Cotton:

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Arteza Water Brush Pens:

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Pretty Pink Posh Water Droplets 4mm: https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Pretty-Pink-Posh-4MM-CLEAR-DROPLETS-small-PPP111?currency=USD

Pretty Pink Posh Water Droplets 6mm: https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Pretty-Pink-Posh-6MM-CLEAR-DROPLETS-medium-PPP112?currency=USD

Tools

Mini Misti: https://amzn.to/2LpHJva

Original Size Misti: https://amzn.to/2A8jbjA

Magnets: https://amzn.to/2NShv60

Wagner Heat Tool: https://amzn.to/2nvUpHx

Fiskars Paper Trimmer: https://amzn.to/2NR4Xvw

Score Board: https://amzn.to/2NSMA9z

Cutter Bee Scissors: https://amzn.to/34EWamG

Jewel Picker: https://amzn.to/2N6NsIj

Sizzix Big Shot Machine: https://amzn.to/2N8nkN0

PenBlades: https://amzn.to/2IEUPT9

Mini Die Cut Machine: https://amzn.to/33jJcZI

 Inks & Adhesives:

VersaFine Onyx Black Ink: https://amzn.to/2qGdGav

Jackie’s Craft Table Glue: https://www.etsy.com/listing/726802710/jackies-craft-table-glue?ref=shop_home_feat_1

Scotch Foam Tape: https://amzn.to/2LrZppX

Kokuyo Dotliner: https://amzn.to/2LqAkvq

Kokuyo Refills: https://amzn.to/2LALkoI

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Clear Embossing Powder: https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Simon-Says-Stamp-EMBOSSING-POWDER-CLEAR-Fine-Detail-ClearEP1-ClearEP1

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Mason Jar Plate: https://amzn.to/2Ln4lfw

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Card Kits, Colored Pencils, Floral Cards, Thank You Cards, Thinking of You Cards, Watercolors

10 Cards, 1 Kit | SSS August Card Kit 2019 | Look for the Rainbows

Jackie Pasko

Hi my crafty friends, I hope you are all having a wonderful day! When I received Simon Says Stamp’s September card like last week, I dug right in. This card kit is full of pretty things. I love floral stamp sets, and I did a lot of different techniques using their stamp set called, “Look for the Rainbows.”

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Card #1: Colored Pencil on Pattern Paper

Polychromos Pencils: Cobalt Green 156, Cobalt Turquoise 153, Light Red-Violet 135, Olive Green Yellowish 173, Chrome Oxide Green 278, Dark Naples Ochre 184, Indian Red 192

I love block text pattern paper, and their is nothing prettier thank stamping and coloring in the flowers right on this paper. I used colored pencils that matches the color of the text. You don’t need to add a lot of color, and these are very fast cards to put together. I heat embossed the sentiment with white embossing powder on black card stock and popped it up off the card with foam tape.

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Card #2: Rainbow Flower Card

Polychromos Pencils: Medium Flesh 131. Deep Scarlet Red 219, Magenta 133, Cadmium Yellow Lemon 205, Cadmium Orange 111, May Green 170, Permanent Green 266, Light Phthalo Green 162, Ultramarine 120, Helioblue-Reddish 151, Dark Naple Ochre 184

I colored in my flower image to match the rainbow pattern paper. I liked how this pattern paper isn’t your usual bright rainbow colors–it’s more muted. I stamped the sentiment onto a piece of pattern paper that I selectively die cut with an oval die.

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Card #3: No-Line Watercolor Flower

I stamped the flower onto a pieces of Arches Cold Press watercolor paper with Antique Linen Distress Oxide. The ink melted really well into the Daniel Smith watercolors I used to paint this flower. No-line watercoloring takes time because you don’t want to paint petals that are next to each other. If you do this they will bleed together, and you won’t get any distinction between the petals. I really loved this bright green pattern paper that I used for the background. I stamped the sentiment onto the Arches paper as well, and used a watercolor pencils to color it in the same color as the flower.

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Card #4: Colored Pencils on Pattern Paper, Again 🙂

The pattern paper in this kit is fabulous, and I really love polka-dot paper. I stamped this flower cluster with Simon Says Stamp Intense black ink. Sometimes colored pencils can dull your lines; however, I didn’t do a lot of coloring on this panel. I wanted to allow the pattern of the paper show through.

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Card #5: Orange & Teal Fall Time Card

Unfortunately, I lost some footage when I was creating this card. I stamped the flower and stem onto a piece of kraft card stock and used polychromos colored pencils to color them in. I used mostly flicking motions to give it some bold stripes of color and texture. I used a wide range of orange pencils and even a white colored pencil to add highlights. Again, I used a lot of paper from this kit to put behind my flower.

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Card #6: 3-D Embossed Foil Card

For this card I selectively cut out a piece of the pattern paper, so the large butterfly could be my focal image. The 3-D embossing folder is fabulous!! Just look at all the detail and shine!

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Card #7: Banner & Birds Card

You can probably tell that I really love my faux stitch banner dies. I keep them out on my desk. I stamped out and colored in the birds from the stamp set. I used my Arteza Everblend Art Markers to color them in.

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Card #8: Pattern Paper Flower Bouquet Card

I again stamped the flowers onto a piece of pattern paper; however, this time I cut them out and adhered them to a piece of the Audrey Blue card stock. I used a light pink colored pencil over the petals to add detail to the flowers and bring cohesion to my bouquet.

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Card #9: Thank You Flower Frame Card

This is my least favorite card, but I wanted to include it just the same. I should include more of my cards that I chalk up to, “I tried.” Lol! I cut the flowers out of the pattern paper–I thought I was being clever, but I should have just used the whole piece of paper. I glued them around my oval frame die cut and my sentiment. I glued on this bright green frame because I felt the frame got lost behind all these flowers. I think I’d be fun if people posted their, “I Tried” cards for us all to see. 🙂

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Card #10: Repeat

Arteza Everblend Art Markers: Watermelon Pink A487 & Raspberry Red A45, Amber Yellow A9424 & Desert Sand A9421, Brandy Rose A2596 & Cocoa Brown A2499, Pumpkin Orange A9423 & Vermilion A422

I love this fall time card. It was fast and easy to put together, and I love how it turned out. It’s amazing what you can do with just one stamp sometimes. I used the leaf sprig and stamped it repeatedly over my kraft panel. I used my new Arteza Everblend Markers to color these leaves in various fall colors. The metallic paper behind it is just fabulous. I’m going to used more metallic papers in my card crafting.

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Thank you for visiting my blog! Hope you’ve been inspired!

Jackie

Here is my process video! You can watch it here or over on my YouTube channel in HD.

Supply Links

Tools:

Mini Misti: https://amzn.to/2LpHJva

Original Size Misti: https://amzn.to/2A8jbjA

Magnets: https://amzn.to/2NShv60

Wagner Heat Tool: https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/RESERVE-Precision-Heat-Embossing-Emboss-Tool-Gun-Hero-Arts-PW200-Milwaukee-1173

Fiskars Paper Trimmer: https://amzn.to/2NR4Xvw

Score Board: https://amzn.to/2NSMA9z

Cutter Bee Scissors: https://amzn.to/34EWamG

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Black Velvet Watercolor Brush: https://amzn.to/2A82yoc

Sizzix Big Shot Machine: https://amzn.to/2N8nkN0

Inks & Adhesives:

Simon Says Stamp Ink: https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Simon-Says-Stamp-Premium-Ink-Pad-INTENSE-BLACK-ink065?currency=USD

VersaFine Onyx Black Ink: https://amzn.to/2LoNt8b

Hero Arts Embossing Ink: https://amzn.to/2LrjPz2

Antique Linen Distress Oxide Ink: https://amzn.to/2NSgef5

Lawn Fawn Liquid Glue: https://amzn.to/2LqxDtV

Scotch Foam Tape: https://amzn.to/2LrZppX

Kokuyo Dotliner: https://amzn.to/2LqAkvq

Kokuyo Refills: https://amzn.to/2LALkoI

Paper:

Inkadinkado Masking Paper: https://amzn.to/2PZCvKI

Neenah Solar White 110 lb Card Stock: https://amzn.to/2Q20E3a

Stonehenge Kraft Card Stock: https://amzn.to/2Q20E3a

Arches Cold Press Watercolor Paper: https://amzn.to/32BYmsW

Art Mediums:

Faber Castell Polychromos Colored Pencils: https://amzn.to/34z03cA

Faber Castel Watercolor Pencils: https://amzn.to/2NSSWWD

Arteza Everblend Art Markers: https://arteza.com/collections/markers/products/everblend-art-markers-alcohol-based-set-of-120?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=Youtube_JackiesCraftTable&a_bid=fa1eb31d

Memento Black Marker https://amzn.to/34DT560

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Mason Jar Plate: https://amzn.to/2Ln4lfw

White Embossing Powder: https://amzn.to/2A46ZjW

Tonic Crystal Gems: https://amzn.to/32AzamN

White Blizzard Stickles: https://amzn.to/2LICjdp

MFT Oval Frame Dies: https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/My-Favorite-Things-STITCHED-OVAL-FRAMES-DIe-Namics-MFT642-MFT642D9

Faux Stich Banner Dies: https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Simon-Says-Stamp-STITCHED-BANNERS-Wafer-Dies-SSSD111584-Among-The-Stars-SSSD111584?currency=USD