Start-to-Finish Sunday #2: Faux Watercolor

Well, my friends, here it is less than half an hour before it's technically Monday, but I managed to get a video posted for you! :)

I wanted to share another idea using the Reason to Smile limited edition stamp set. Don't forget - you can get it for only $5 (!) with a $50 order, but only through July 31! This really is a great set!

I used one of my favorite techniques on this card: "Faux Watercolor." If you've been reading my blog for a while, this technique probably isn't new to you, but what can I say? - I love it! :)

Anyway, here's the video (or watch it on my YouTube channel) - Enjoy, and I hope you had a great weekend!

P.S. Christmas in July starts right here on Wednesday 7/25! I'll be sharing a whole week of project ideas, tips, and tutorials featuring the amazing new products from the 2012 Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog. See you there!


Faux Watercolor Reason to Smile Card

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Start-to-Finish Sunday #1: Reason to Smile

Looking to give your summer stamping a sweet and simple boost? Stampin' Up! is running an amazing promotion through July 31st with the adorable stamp set featured in the picture above. The set is called Reason to Smile and it can be yours for just $5 with any $50 order (before tax and shipping)! Cheap and cheerful is my crafting MO, and this set totoally fits the bill! So check out the project I made with the set, and if you like what you see, head on over to my website to place an order! Use Item # 131274 for wood mount, and # 131275 for clear mount (after reaching $50 on your order).

So I'm almost done with the blah blah here, I swear ;) I'm starting a new feature on my blog that I'm calling Start-to-Finish Sunday. Every Sunday I'll post a video featuring making a card from start to finish. So, without further ado...

Thanks for stopping by! Happy stampin'! :)

Put A Bird On

I would say that watercoloring is probably one of my top 3 favorite stamping techniques of all time. When I first started learning about Copics, I was really into them, but now I think watercolor is more my style. Plus, Copics are sort of stressful, and watercoloring is so zen and enjoyably relaxing... especially since I discovered the Aqua Painter! I am consistently drawn to images that beg to be watercolored, and this For the Birds stamp set from the 2012-2013 Stampin' Up! Catalog certainly fits the bill!

OK, so really. How cute are those little birds?!

Thanks for stopping by! Happy stampin'! :)



Favorite Place Bird Card 

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Miss You Bird Card 

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