Archive for November, 2008

finally

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

I know, I know….I am slack… But here is my tutorial. I am sorry it is late but I have had computer issues, lots of publication work and general life drama’s of late that has been keeping me extra busy…But I am back and will blog MORE…A lot more…

Materials used:
Stamps Brocade Basics
Tres Chic
Watercolour Crayons - Soft Subtles
Water mist bottle
Clear embossing powder
Heat tool
VersaMark
White craft pad
Natural, Sage Shadow and Pretty in Pink cardstock

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1. Spray water onto the rubber
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2. Using the flat end of the crayon colour direct to the rubber
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3. Spray water on the stamp again, this time to ‘wet’ the crayon and stamp on to paper
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4. Repeat the first 3 steps using to flower
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5. Stamp the flower twice
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6. Using Tres Chic (I LOVE THIS STAMP) ink up selected words using VersaMark
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7. Cover words with Clear embossing powder, Tap off excess embossing powder and use a dry paint brush to remove any extra powder.
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8. Heat set
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9. Stamp Trec Chic on a piece of Pretty in Pink cardstock in Whisper White ink
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10. Sponge the edge of all layers with Whisper White ink.
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11. Layer the cardstock together, distressing each layer and add a little ribbon.
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Bold image watercolouring

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

I have had a few emails and comments asking how I did the card from the last post…I will prepare a tutorial for everyone…… IT IS COMING….