techniques

Using Blendabilities on your pictures- Two Minute Technique Tuesday

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Have you seen those black and white photos that have a pop of color on them? You know those cute little babies with a bright bow or ruffly diaper cover? Or a cute furry pet with a bright bow or collar? How would you like to be able to get that look quickly and easily? Are you like me and taken pictures at colorful images at night only to find out that they lack the brilliant color once you have them printed? Today’s technique is for you! Watch and see how I turn colorless fireworks into fireworks of many colors.

Now these photos weren’t black and white but as you can see you can get wonderful results with color photos that lack color also. I am on the hunt for some black and white photos to play some more. I will share them when I do.

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Josephs Coat~ Two Minute Technique Tuesday

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This weeks technique is one that can take on many different looks just by changing the colors you use. This was one of the first techniques I learned when I started stamping 15 years ago – I urge you beginning stampers to give it a try. When I learned to do this technique I learned on glossy cardstock and used a Kaliedascope pad. Since then I have experimented with different inks, papers and ways to get the variety of colors in the background. This week I am sharing how to do Joseph’s Coat using 3 colors of ink, our Whisper White cardstock and a rubber brayer. Next week I will share how to do it with sponge daubers. Let’s get started!

This card is so bright & bold in real life! The “twist” to this technique is that I stamped the leaves. In the basic Josephs Coat technique you just brayer the color onto the card base.

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Tuesday Two Minute Techniques

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Today’s Two Minute Technique is sure to give your outline stamp images a different life( and look)! Grab your Designer Series Paper scraps, I have another quick and simple way to use those baby’s up. . .

If you are reading this on your phone and don’t see the video below go to judistamps.com to watch.

I know, I know! What a quick and simple way to use your outline images!! I will be sharing a card created with the element I created in this video on Thursday. Be sure to check out the other cards I created using this quick and simple technique this week, too. You know I love to watercolor so outline stamps are some of my favorites but when I want pattern, I go to paper piecing.

I would love to hear which stamp sets and papers you use when you play with this technique so be sure to comment below.

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2013-2015 In Color Stampin' Write Markers
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2014-2016 In Color Stampin' Write Markers
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Basic Gray Baker's Twine by Stampin' Up!
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Bermuda Bay Baker's Twine by Stampin' Up!
Bermuda Bay Baker’s Twine

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Box Of Chocolates Kit -- Digital Download
Box Of Chocolates Kit – Digital Download

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Crushed Curry Baker's Twine by Stampin' Up!
Crushed Curry Baker’s Twine

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Shadow Stamping with the Birthday Surprise stamp set

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This Tuesday’s Two Minute Technique is Shadow Stamping using our Stampin’ Write markers and the Birthday Surprise stamp set.

If you have this set grab it, a light colored ink pad and a darker color of Stampin’ Write Marker and play along!

 

Wasn’t that fun? Please let me know what you have made using this technique by leaving a comment below~ I can’t wait to hear what you’ve created!!

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I will share a card I created using this technique on Thursday- ya’ll come back now!!!

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Two Minute Technique Tuesday & Stampin’ Up! Weekly Deals

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The two minute technique this week is Two Step Building. When I think of this technique it reminds me of putting a puzzle together. I love how many different looks you can get out of one stamp set by putting different stamps together. Enjoy today’s video~

 

This is the card I created

Flower Patch stamp set image
Click on the image to view written technique instructions

 

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Two Minute Technique Tuesday

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This weeks’ Two Minute Technique is the Two Step Stacking technique. I used the Stipple Blossom stamp set for my video, a few other Two Step Stacking set are;

  • Blue Ribbon (pg # 136)
  • Too Kind (pg 149)
  • Beautiful Bunch (pg 158)
  • Ray of Sunshine (pg 159)

Don’t you just love the look you achieve when using this quick technique?

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Argyle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
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Rosette Designer Bigz XL Die
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Two Minute Technique Tuesday & Weekly Deals

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The Brush Marker Technique is this Tuesday’s Two Minute Technique. I chose to use the “Be A Star” stamp set to demonstrate the technique.  My Facebook friends received another idea using this technique today when I used it on the 2nd of 12 holiday tags I am sharing there. Why not head over there and check it out?

Enjoy!

I know you are thinking,” wow, I can get a lot of different looks from one stamp by using the Brush Marker Technique .” And you’re right. Just by changing which parts of the stamp you choose to color can change the way an image looks.

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Autumn Spice Digital Kit -- Digital Download
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Two Minute Technique Tuesday

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Sorry this is a day late~

This week’s Two Minute Technique is how to use Heat & Stick Powder.  You will love this technique because it will keep your glitter where you want it! Be sure to check out the video for a few tips on how to correctly use the Heat & Stick Powder.

 

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Brights Designer Buttons
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Daffodil Delight 1/2 Ribbon Seam Binding
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Window Frames Collection Framelits Die
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Wonderfall Kit -- Digital Download
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Two Minute Technique Tuesday- Solid Stamping with Serene Silhouettes & Work of Art

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I am bringing you another basic technique this Tuesday, Solid Stamping. This technique is very quick to do , just ink & stamp! But don’t let it fool you because it is also the first step in several techniques that I will be sharing soon. Stamp sets such as Serene Silhouettes & Work of Art are just a few sets that work great for the solid stamping technique. One of the most common issues that people will have with this technique is getting the solid image. Be sure to watch the video for a few tricks on how to avoid this problem!

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Grateful Heart Thanksgiving Ensemble -- Digital Download
Grateful Heart Thanksgiving Ensemble – Digital Download

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Island Indigo 3/4 Chevron Ribbon
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Large Triangle Punch
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Shaker Frames
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Twine Baker's Early Espresso
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Tuesday Two Minute Technique- Colorbook

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Do you remember how relaxing it was  sitting down, with your crayons and a coloring book or paper, for hours when you were little? You probably don’t remember the relaxing part, but you mom knew it would calm you down. Are you finding  yourself  uptight and looking for a way to relax, the color book technique is just what the craft doctor would prescribe!

Grab some cardstock,an outline stamp, and your favorite coloring tool and spend some time relaxing!

Here are a few stamp sets I recommend for the upcoming holiday season:

Holiday Home #135095 , Santa Stache #135032,  Christmas Bauble #133824,  The Newborn King #135110, Beauty of the Season 3135776,  Get Your Santa On #135761, White Christmas #135767, Bearing Gifts #136667,  Partridge & Pears #133854.

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Floating Reinker using Blended Bloom stamp set video

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I am so sorry that this didn’t post on Saturday as I had planned. It is all my fault!! I scheduled it for 9/7 (which is today) at 10:00 PM but I meant to schedule it for Saturday (9/6) at 10:00 AM. I have had dates and days mixed up all week!! As for the time, I just put in the wrong time of day. I hope you enjoy this video and don’t forget that the reinkers I used are on sale only through tomorrow, Monday, September 8,2014. Have fun playing with this technique.

 

 

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Blended Bloom Floating Reinker Technique

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As promised, I am sharing a technique using our reinkers ( ink refills). I wanted to use a few of the colors that are included in this weeks Weekly Deals. I received a swap card at convention last year  where Cindy R. (sorry no last name on the card) used a similar layout , only she colored the top of  our retired Manhatten Flower image by water coloring the petals.  I loved the idea of having the top 1/2 of the flower colored and the bottom just the outlines. I knew that the Floating Reinker Technique is a great alternative to coloring the petals.

Excited to learn how to do this quick & easy technique? Just click on the photo and it will bring you right to them!

How would you like a video showing you step by step how to do the Floating Reinker Technique? Sorry~you’ll have to wait until tomorrow for it!

Blended Blooms floating reinkerr technique

 

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Materials I used are:

Blended Bloom Wood-Mount Stamp Set 135906
Soft Sky Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill 131161
Island Indigo Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill 122932
Shimmery White Cardstock 101910
Soft Sky 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock 131203
Stampin’ Spritzer 126185
Aqua Painters 103954

 

 

Vivid Vases Video

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I promised you a video on how to create the Vivid Vases card I created this past Monday. If you’d like to play along you” want to gather these materials before starting the video:

Vivid Vases stamp set( any outline stamp will work!), Staz On Jet Black ink pad, Stampin’ White chalk marker, Pear Pizzazz & Blushing Bride  Stampin’ Write Markers, Blushing Bride Chevron Ribbon, Smokey Slate,Basic Gray & Whisper White cardstocks, Glue Dots,All Purpose Liquid Glue or SNAIL adhesives. View the finished card.

Ready?

I know you will have fun playing and creating with this technique!

Here’s a closer look at the colored chalk details.1vivid vase chalk2

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Lineless Watercolor Technique up close

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The other day I shared a video showing you how to achieve a lineless watercolor look using your lined stamped images. at the end of the video I shared a card I had made using the flower I created. I had requests to share the card here so am doing so today.

Stippled Blossoms-Stampin' Up!

I am so happy to hear that some of you have given this fun technique a try and are loving it! I did say it is an addicting technique because it is so easy with such wonderful results! Did you miss the video? You can check it out in this post.

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Materials used:

Aqua Painter #103954
Pear Pizzazz Ink Pad #131180
Pink Pirouette Ink Pad #126956
Tea Lace Paper Doilies #129399
Neutrals asst. cs #131191
Pink Pirouette cs # 111351
Stippled Blossoms w-#132076 c-126747

Look Like You Are A Watercolor Artist, Quickly & Easily!

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How would you like to look like a watercolor artist quickly & easily? No previous experience required. I’ve got one just for you! It’s called lineless watercoloring. This technique is done easily with watercolor paper, a lined image stamp, some ink,and an aquapainter or watercolor brush. I am sharing a video I made to show you how quick and easy it is to look like a watercolor artist in no time!

If you are a subscriber to my, “Your Creative Destination” monthly member email you received another great technique using the Stippled Blossoms stamp set. Now you have 2 completely different looks to try out with this great set! WHAT? You aren’t a member? Just click on the newsletter link in the left column to be sure not to miss out on any of the exclusive members only projects I share each month. You won’t find these projects anywhere else! And if you are  member of one of my monthly hostess clubs you created another great project in club last month.

Here are the supplies I used in this video:

Stamps:

  • Stippled Blossoms (w- #132076, c-#126747)

Inks:

  • Pink Pirouette (#126956)

Paper:

  • Watercolor paper (#122959)

Misc.

  • Aqua painter (#103954)

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