Easy Color Wash Technique

Check out my latest video demonstrating a super quick technique called "color wash" using the "Lovely as a Tree" stamp set:



Anyone else THRILLED that this stamp set did not retire?!  I made a bunch of these cards today and they were so much fun and very easy :-)

I stamped the "Lovely as a Tree" image in Black Stazon on Watercolor Paper, used the Aquapainter to quickly swipe the ink back and forth across the stamped image.  The Watercolor Paper is cut to 3" x 4 1/2" so you can get four pieces from one sheet of the Watercolor Paper.  This was then layered to Basic Black (3 1/8" x 4 5/8") and then layered to Bashful Blue or Wild Wasabi cardstock (8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored at 4 1/4").

Do you like the Bashful Blue or Wild Wasabi background better?

 

 

You can shop for these supplies and more at my online store.  Have a great day!

 

Brenda :-)

 

 

 

Brenda Keenan

Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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Starter Kit promotion ends May 30th!!!

There's only 8 days left to take advantage of this great promotion!  When you decide to join as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, you get to choose up to $155 in products and only pay $99 plus sales tax - the shipping is free!!!  The business supplies are also free!!!

 

You can even select some of the new product from the upcoming catalog too!  Want to view the "Sneak Peek" items you can choose from?  Just go to http://www.stampinup.net/uploads/fckeditor/stampinup/File/201304/FLEXKIT_Productsuggestions_US-ENG_pdf.pdf

 

 

Product discount

Demonstrators get a 20 percent discount on all Stampin' Up! products, including stamp sets, paper, and accessories. It's a great way to support your love of stamping, paper or digital crafting, home décor - or whatever your passion may be!

Extra income

You'll earn extra income based on your sales and recruiting - just how much extra income is up to you. Maybe you want enough income to pay the electric bill every month, or maybe your goal is bigger - the monthly payment for your new car. That's the beauty of the demonstrator experience - it's all up to you!

Flexible schedule

This is your business, so you can put as much (or as little) time into it as you'd like!

Support from Stampin' Up!

We love our demonstrators and it shows through our demonstrator support materials. Workshop ideas and audio and video trainings on all kinds of topics are available at your fingertips on our demonstrator website. Plus, you'll receive our bi-monthly magazine just for demonstrators, which is full of informative tips and beautiful samples.

 

 

Here's some more basic information:

 

 

FAQs about Being a Demonstrator

1. What are the minimum sales requirements?

You only need to submit $300 in sales per quarter. That is less than an average Stampin’ Up!® workshop! Also, you can submit your sales in any increment you wish and still receive your 20 percent discount and commission.

2. What if I want to do this as a hobby and not necessarily a business?

Stampin’ Up! supports all demonstrators, no matter their goals or the level at which they choose to run their business. If you choose not to hold workshops, you can simply place your own orders and/or collect orders from family and friends to equal the $300 quarterly sales minimum. 

 

(If you sign up in May, you will have until the end of September to meet your first quarterly minimum :-)

3. Can I be my own hostess?

Yes, you can be your own hostess anytime you want. Invite your family and friends into your home and have a workshop. You will be the hostess, receiving the hostess benefits, as well as the demonstrator, receiving your instant income and commission.

4. How much does it cost to get started as a demonstrator?

The Starter Kit is only $99, and is fully customizable. Through May 30th, you choose up to $155 worth of any current Stampin’ Up! products, and you will also receive a business supplies pack containing materials you need to run your business (valued at $65).

5. How can I make money as a demonstrator?

You can earn money in three ways: instant income (20 percent of each order), monthly volume rebates (5–20 percent of total sales), and monthly downline override commissions (2–6.5 percent of your recruits’ sales).

6. Do I have to recruit other demonstrators?

No. If you were to recruit demonstrators, you would be paid override commissions on your downline’s sales, but this is a perk, not a requirement.

7. Where will I get project ideas for my workshops? What kind of training can I expect?

Stampin’ Up! provides dozens of training resources filled with project ideas and tips to help you run every aspect of your business, including a bi-monthly publication called Stampin’ Success, Demonstrator Support agents, a demonstrator-only website, hundreds of samples, annual and seasonal catalogs, a training DVD, the Demonstrator Manual, and a Product Guide. 

 

(You also get me as your Upline!  I have been a demonstrator for 12 years, earned the last 7 incentive trips and ranked in the top 100 3 times in the last 4 years.  I offer monthly meetings for the demonstrators in my group, maintain Yahoo and Facebook groups and provide personal training as requested :-)

8. Is Stampin’ Up! a well-known, respected company?

Since 1988, Stampin’ Up! has been selling rubber stamps and paper-crafting supplies. In that time, not only have we won industry awards and accolades, but also the loyalty and admiration of demonstrators and customers alike. And that is a trend that we work hard to maintain. You can rest assured that the reputation of Stampin’ Up! will only continue to improve!

9. What if I decide that I don’t like it once I’ve started? Will I be penalized if I quit?

You may choose to stop at anytime, and you will not be penalized. You simply stop placing orders. However, there are many benefits to remaining an active demonstrator.

 

If you have any questions about Stampin’ Up! or becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, please contact me:

 

Brenda Keenan

408-377-4942

bkeenan256@aol.com

Ready to sign up?  Simply go to my website and click the Join Now link to the left :-)

Thanks!

Brenda :-)

Video tutorial for Faux Layer

Here's step by step directions for the make-n-take  at Cottage Crafts today :-)  You can also subscribe to my YouTube Channel at:

http://www.youtube.com/user/KeenanKreations

Thanks!

Brenda :-)

By the Tide masculine birthday

Here's a fun card for my make-n-take at Cottage Crafts on Monday, May 20th, 11:30-1:30pm:

 

 

 

I was going to layer the stamped cardstock onto a colored cardstock but decided I liked the crisp, clean look of Whisper White layered to Whisper White :-)

 

I tore the edges of two large post-it-notes and masked a 2" section towards the top of the Whisper White cardstock (4" x 5 1/4").  I used Soft Sky ink and a Stampin' Sponge to color in that section.  The lobster and fish are stamped in Midnight Must, the seashell in Island Indigo and the words in Marina Mist.  The masks are removed after everything is stamped.  The coral at the bottom is stamped in Soft Sky and the greeting in Midnight Muse.

 

Stamps:  By the Tide, Bring on the Cake

Ink:  Midnight Muse, Marina Mist, Island Indigo, Soft Sky

Paper:  Whisper White

Accessories:  Stampin' Sponges

 

Stop by and see me tomorrow!

 

Brenda :-)

 

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Email:  bkeenan256@aol.com

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We had our group meeting last night and here are our swaps:

 

by Joan Ricky (showcasing some new products from the new catalog!)

by Karine Gonzales (she masked off the different sections and brayered ink to create the blocks of color and then stamped the Lovely As A Tree image)

by me :-)  (using new products from the new catalog!)

by Catherine Au (she used the White Stazon to stamp the Woodgrain image and also to distress the Crumb Cake cardstock)

by Juliette Bryson (she also demonstrated a great technique to stamp all the letters in a word at once :-)

 

Aren't these gals talented?  If you would like to join my group of demonstrators, you can receive an extra $30 of product in your kit (for a total of $155) for only $99 through May 30th!  And the shipping is free too - another 10% savings!  Please call me with any questions you might have about demonstrator benefits and requirements.  You can also view details at my Stampin' Up! website and if you're ready to go, just click the "Join Now" link on the left:-)

 

Happy Stamping!

 

Brenda :-)

 

 

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Thoughts & Prayers - sponged landscape

Here's a card similar to one I've shown before but using new returning colors:  Soft Sky and Pear Pizzazz.  

 

You can watch a video tutorial for sponging this pretty landscape background at my new YouTube Channel:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwKZqDPVuBk

If you enjoy these kinds of video tutorials, please subscribe to my YouTube Channel :-)

Stamps:  Thoughts & Prayers
Ink:  Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sky, Early Espresso
Paper:  Whisper White
Accessories:  Early Espresso 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain ribbon, sponges

Have a great day!

Brenda :-)

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My Paper Pumpkin samples for April's kit

Here are my sample for the My Paper Pumpkin kit for April:

This one is per the directions in the kit

I distressed the edges on the first layer and popped up the three self-adhesive die-cuts.  I wrapped the twine around the tag and chose not to use the silver button.

I went a little "grungy" on this one and distressed the edges of all the papers and the silver button with the Black Stazon ink.

I embossed the first layer with the Stripes Embossing Folder and Big Shot and stamped the entire greeting inside the quote tag.

Did you receive your April kit for My Paper Pumpkin?  Share the link with your samples so I can how your put your cards together.

If you have not yet subscribed to My Paper Pumpkin and want to give it a try, just go to My Paper Pumpkin and click the "Join" button at the top right.  Be sure to select me as your Demonstrator if you don't already have one :-).  You also need to sign up before the 10th to get the following month's kit (remember too that your first month's kit will be the starter kit).  Contact me with any questions :-)  

Thanks!

Brenda :-)

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Email:  bkeenan256@aol.com

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New "Best of 25 Years" set for May!

Here's the latest in the "Best of 25 Years" sets:  "Brides and Babies" for the May offering!

 

 

 

Here's a close up of the images:

 

 

You can view the other selections in the "Best of 25 Years" series at http://www.keenankreations.com/p/best-of-25-years-stamps.html. 

You can purchase this set and more at my online store.

Thanks!

Brenda :-)

PS  Want to see a SUPER cute little gift box using the "Dress Up" Framelits?  Check it out at my Facebook page.

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Just Believe - retiring soon!

I found really pretty cards by Dena Rekow and Vicki Burdick and came up with these variations for the make-n-take tomorrow at Cottage Crafts in San Jose:

 

 

The largest image from "Just Believe" was stamped in Basic Gray on Whisper White cardstock (2 1/4" x 4 1/4") and layered on patterned paper (So Saffron or Regal Rose).  Pretty ribbon was added and layered to Basic Gray cardstock.  The greeting from Petite Pairs was stamped in Basic Gray on Whisper White cardstock, punched with the Lg Oval punch and layered onto cardstock (So Saffron or Regal Rose) punched with the Scallop Oval punch.  Flowers are punched with the Boho Blossoms punch and Pearls are added to the centers.  Flowers and greeting are popped up with Dimensionals.

 

You'll get to choose either pink or yellow for your make-n-take :-)  So come join me from 11:30-1:30pm.  Thanks!

 

Brenda :-)

 

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Email:  bkeenan256@aol.com

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Swallowtail stamp with new 2013-2014 In Colors!

Isn't this pretty?!  The large Swallowtail stamp is inked up in the new 2013-2014 In Colors using Sponge Daubers.  You can watch a video tutorial at my new YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfLLlJfjpzM.

 

 

The image is stamped on Whisper White cardstock and the edges are sponged with the new Baked Brown Sugar - doesn't the new In Color sound yummy?!

 

I've also posted some other variations of this card on my Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/KeenanKreations.

 

You can order the new 2013-2014 In Colors from the new catalog beginning May 31st.  Everyone who places an order with me in May (minimum $25) will get a free catalog :-)  There's LOTS of great stamps and accessories that are retiring so order sooner than later before supplies run out!

 

You can order with me directly (by phone or email) or simply place your order at my online store.

 

Thanks!

 

Brenda :-)

 

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Email:  bkeenan256@aol.com

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Faux Embossing with new 2013/2014 In Colors!

Here's a fun technique called Faux Embossing and you can watch a video tutorial at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEKjK8vKE-g&feature=youtu.be.  These cards also show the new 2013/2014 In Colors:

 

Baked Brown Sugar

Crisp Cantaloupe

Pistachio Pudding

Strawberry Slush

Coastal Cabana

 

 

I'm sorry to say that "Just Believe" is one of the many retiring stamp sets but I'm happy to report that you can still order it!  You can view the complete list of retiring stamps at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEKjK8vKE-g&feature=youtu.be and the retiring accessories at http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/lastChance/2013%20NA%20Retired%20List/Availability_en-US.pdf.  Please remember that the retiring accessories are available only while supplies last!

So which of the new In Colors do you like the best?

Brenda :-)

 

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Email:  bkeenan256@aol.com

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New "Sneak Peek" Stampin' Up! set :-)

The new Stampin' Up! catalog is scheduled to go live on May 31st - a whole day early!!!  Demonstrators are lucky to be able to pre-order some of the new products because Stampin' Up! knows we simply cannot wait ;-) 

 

These cards use a new stamp set called "Wildflower Meadow" and it has a coordinating Embossing folder!

 

 

I grabbed various markers (Wild Wasabi, Real Red, Summer Starfruit, Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple, Wisteria Wonder, Island Indigo) and used the brush tip to add inks to the stamp.  I wasn't too careful about blending in the brush strokes either - I like the variation in inks and think it works well for a water coloring look.

 

This one just uses the Pistachio Pudding ink (brand stinking new In Color!) and cardstock for a tone-on-tone look.  You can also see the dotted background of the stamp on this card.  Wouldn't this be pretty stamped in all the new In Colors and given as a gift to someone special?  (Hmmm, maybe I see a give-away in the near future ;-) 

 

So are you a little bit excited about the new catalog?  Would you like to get your hands on one?  Early?  It's easy, just place a minimum $25 order with me in May and you'll get your new catalog when you pick up your order :-)  Call or email me soon!

 

Brenda :-)

 

 

Phone:  408-377-4942

Email:  bkeenan256@aol.com

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More retiring stamps samples!

Here are some more samples of retiring stamp sets:

 

Easy Events

Best of Everything

Just Believe

Circle Circus

 

 

You can view the retiring stamps and accessories at my online store.  You can also download the printed versions too:

 

Stamps:  http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/lastChance/2013%20NA%20Retired%20List/Retired_List_stamps_en-US.pdf

 

Accessories:  http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/lastChance/2013%20NA%20Retired%20List/Availability_en-US.pdf

 

Keep in mind that the retiring accessories are only while supplies last so it's best to order sooner than later :-) 

 

Have a great day!

 

Brenda :-)

 

 

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French Foliage stamp set is retiring :-(

Here are some samples of one of my favorite sets, "French Foliage".  This versatile and super easy to stamp with set is retiring but you can still order it before it's gone for good.  

 

 

You can order this stamp set and other Stampin' Up! products at my online store.  You can view all the retiring stamp sets and accessories here.  Please remember that retiring accessories are only available while supplies last and some are discounted 25-60%!!!

 

If your online order is less than $150 and you would like to participate in a drawing for $25 in free product, enter the following Hostess Code:

RQAGU9X2

Depending on how much hostess benefits add up, we'll have more than one lucky winner :-) The above code is good through April 30th.

If your order is $150 or more, then DO NOT use the above code so you can receive all the hostess benefits earned with your order.

If you prefer to call or email me with your order, that will work too :-) You will not be included in the raffle for hostess benefits but you will receive a beautiful card or two from my supply of swaps that have been converted to full cards.

Have a great day!

Brenda :-)
408.377.4942
bkeenan256@aol.com

 

PS  Check out my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/KeenanKreations and my YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/KeenanKreations :-)

April swaps

Here are the swaps from our April Downline meeting:

 

 

by Juliette Bryson

Stamps:  Four Seasons (hostess set)

Ink:  Crumb Cake

Paper:  Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Parkers Patterns Designer Series Paper

Accessories:  1" Circle Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Dimensionals

by Catherine Au

 

Stamps:  Swallowtail

Ink:  Soft Suede, Baja Breeze

Paper: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Stacks of Prints Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Dotted Scallop Border Punch

by Joan Rickey

 

Stamps:  Feel Goods, Everything Eleanor

Ink:  Pool Party, Versamark

Paper:  Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White

Accessories:  Labels Collection Framelits, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing folder, Paper-piercing Pack, White Organza Ribbon, Rhinestones, Dimensionals

by Kim Magazu

Stamps:  Bring on the Cake

Ink:  Pool Party

Paper:  Whisper White, Pool Party, Vellum Cardstock

Accessories:  XL Oval Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Petite Butterfly Punch, Dimensionals, Flower Garden Embossing Folder, Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon, Pearls

 

by Laura Leonard

Stamps:  Pleasant Poppies

Ink:  Real Red

Paper:  Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White, Brights Paper Stack

Accessories:  Apothecary Accents Framelits, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Lg Oval Punch, Dimensionals, Pearls, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder

 

by Sue Renner

 

Stamps:  Field Flowers

Ink:  Early Espresso

Paper:  Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White

Accessories: Lg Oval Punch, Dimensionals

(Background uses the Fossil Stone technique - video tutorial coming soon :-)

 

by Brenda Keenan

 

Paper: Marina Mist (4" x 11" and scored at 5 1/2"), Early Espresso, Whisper White, Cajun Craze, Basic Black, "Parker's Patterns" Designer Series Paper
Accessories: 3" Circle die (to cut the top of the card or pouch and the sides of the DSP), 1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Small Heart Punch, White Gel Pen, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, Dimensionals

Remember that the retiring stamps and accessories can be seen here.

 

Retiring accessories are only available while supplies last so it's best to place your order online at my online store.

 

If your order is less than $150 and you would like to participate in a drawing for $25 in free product, enter the following Hostess Code:

RQAGU9X2

Depending on how much hostess benefits add up, we'll have more than one lucky winner :-) The above code is good through April 30th.

If your order is $150 or more, then DO NOT use the above code so you can receive all the hostess benefits earned with your order.

If you prefer to call or email me with your order, that will work too :-) You will not be included in the raffle for hostess benefits but you will receive a beautiful card or two from my supply of swaps that have been converted to full cards.

 

Happy Stamping!

 

Brenda :-)

bkeenan256@aol.com

Stampin' Up! Retired Lists are here!!!

Check out the retiring stamp sets here:

http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/lastChance/2013%20NA%20Retired%20List/Retired_List_stamps_en-US.pdf

Check out the retiring accessories here:

http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/lastChance/2013%20NA%20Retired%20List/Availability_en-US.pdf

PLEASE remember that the retiring accessories are only available while supplies last.  Order as soon as possible to avoid heartache and disappointment!

You can shop now at my Online Store.  If your order is less than $150 and you would like to participate in a drawing for $25 in free product, enter the following Hostess Code:

RQAGU9X2

Depending on how much hostess benefits add up, we'll have more than one lucky winner :-)  The above code is good through April 30th.

If your order is $150 or more, then DO NOT use the above code so you can receive all the hostess benefits earned with your order.

If you prefer to call or email me with your order, that will work too :-)  You will not be included in the raffle for hostess benefits but you will receive a beautiful card from my supply of swaps.

Thanks!

Brenda Keenan
408-377-4942
bkeenan256@aol.com

Swallowtail with Emboss Resist Technique

I'm spending more time on Pinterest these days and found a beautiful card by Michelle Humphrey (she credited Robin Merriman for inspiration) and came up with these:

 

 

 

The ones above and below use the "Floral District" Designer Series Paper

 

The one below uses the "Tea For Two" Designer Series Paper

These cards were SO much fun to create and will be one of the projects for my May Stamp Camp :-)  The "Swallowtail" stamp was inked in Versamark, stamped on the designer series paper (3 7/8 x 5 1/8)and then embossed with Clear Embossing powder.  I used Basic Gray ink and a Stampin' Sponge to rub ink over the embossed image and on the edges of the paper.  I tied a soft knot in the Gray/Black 1 1/4" Two-tone ribbon and added to the bottom part of the embossed paper.  This was then layered to coordinating cardstock (Baja Breeze, Melon Mambo or So Saffron 4 1/8 x 5 3/8) and then layered to Basic Gray cardstock (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4).

The greeting from "Curly Cute" was stamped in Basic Gray at the top.

Which color combination do you like best?

Happy Stamping!

Brenda :-)

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PSS  Look at all the fun ways you can stay in touch with me ;-)

 

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Stampin' Up! "Dolled Up Birthday Kit"

Would you like to have a kit ready to go so you can create 6 beautiful birthday cards in a snap?  Then this is the kit for you!

 

 

Stampin' Up! is excited to introduce their second Submit a Project kit--the Dolled-Up Birthday Kit--voted on by you via their Facebook page. This gorgeous birthday card was created by Chris Gilmore, a manager from Coshocton, Ohio. Congratulations, Chris!

The Dolled-Up Birthday kit includes the following:

• Dolled-Up Birthday Photopolymer Stamp (1)
• 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" Crumb Cake Cardstock (6 pieces)
• 2" x 4-1/4" Very Vanilla Cardstock (6 pieces)
• Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes (6)
• Tea Lace Paper Doilies (6)
• Dress Up die-cuts (6)*
• Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Spot (1)
• Vanilla 5/8" Flower Trim (6 pieces)
• Sponge Dauber (1)

Get everything you need to make six cards for only $15.95 (item 133913)!**

To assemble one card, follow the instructions below:

1. Place the stamp on clear-mount block D or H rubber side up and ink with the Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Spot.
2. Stamp "Happy Birthday" at the bottom of the card front.
3. Ink the Sponge Dauber with Soft Suede ink and gently antique the doily and the edges of the dress form.
4. Adhere the pieces to the card front in this order:
   
   • Doily
   • Very Vanilla Cardstock
   • Dress form
   • Flower

*Created using the Dress Up Framelits Die designed by Karen Burniston

**Adhesive not included

You can order this kit and more at my online store.

Have a great day!!!

Brenda :-)

Brenda Keenan

408-377-4942

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www.brendakeenan.stampinup.net

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Watercolored Manhattan Flowers

My apologies for the delay in posting - our family has been dealing with a nasty 24 bug, one at a time :-(  But I'm back now and wanted to share some watercolored cards with you :-)

 

I made this first card about a year ago and never got around to offering it as a class.  I recently found it again and thought it would be fun to create a video tutorial which you can see at my new YouTube channel:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR4Yelu13F4

 

 



 

I believe the first one uses Calypso Coral and So Saffron inks to watercolor the roses.

 

 



This one might be my favorite and uses Marina Mist and Midnight Muse.

This last one uses Pretty in Pink and Rich Razzleberry.

The watercolor paper is embossed with the Manhattan Flowers Embossing Folder and Big Shot.  An Aquapainter is used to watercolor inside the embossed lines.  A sanding block can be used to lightly sand the raided edges to remove any ink.  They're pretty, huh?

Which one is your favorite?

Hope you enjoy the video too :-)

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