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07/01/2024

Welcome to We BEE Stamping Team Blog Hop.  July's theme is all about Watercolor Techniques. 

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I am so excited for this blog hop and to share some of our Watercolor Techniques.  Sometimes I forget to use these methods and products so it kind of rejuvenates me to make more cards with them!  So I got working and I have three cards to share with you.  

1.)  Watercolor Pencils and Blender Pens

#stampwithlisabrown #watercolorpencils

I stamped the floral images in Black Stazon ink, added color with colored pencils and then use my Blender Pens to spread out the color

2.)  Water Painters and Watercolor Paper

#stampwithlisabrown #waterbrushes

Using my Watercolor Paper and Water Painters, I spread ink covering the entire piece of paper.  I helped dry with my heat tool then stamped on the flowers and words with Stazon ink and Lemon Lime Twist ink for the petals. 

3.)  Embossed image colored with Soft Pastels and Water Painters

#stampwithlisabrown #pastelchalk

#stampwithlisabrown #pastels

I heat embossed the flowers and words with Copper embossing powder.  Using my Water Painter, I swiped on the pastels to pick up color then painted the flowers. 

The 2024-2025 Annual catalog is where you can find all the resources for all watercolor supplies .  Click the below image to download the catalog and refer to pages 118 and 119. 

#stampwithlisabrown #watercolortechniques

Lets go and see what everyone else created.  Buzzz on over to Leigh Ambrugey's page for her share:

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Don't forget you can Buzzzz on back to see Linda Bauwin's page too...

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Check Out This Fun Background

04/18/2021

SAVI Sunday 55:  Watercolor Background fun featuring a favorite stamp set, Forever Fern!

I can't tell you how excited I am that the Forever Fern stamp set will be carried over into the 2021-2022 Annual catalog (coming May 4, 2021).  This truly has been a must have an most used stamp set for me.  I just reverting back to it so I am sure this won't be the last project you'll see from using using something for the set. 

So, two of my favorite things combined into one project... purple (Gorgeous Grape) and Forever Fern stamp set!

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Watch my VIDEO to see how I created the beautiful background!

Card Details:

  • 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Gorgeous Grape card stock for the base card
  • 4-1/8 x 5-3/8 Basic White CS layer
  • 4 x 5-1/4 Shimmer White for watercolor and stamping
    • note that I started with a quarter sheet of Shimmer white then cut down
  • After dry, stamp images with Black Memento ink (I tried adding some Mossy Meadow berries, but to be honest, my stamp pad needed re-inked so I only added two of those)
    • leaves, spots and words all from Forever Fern stamp set
  • Adhere some Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon with a knot the add on top of Basic White

I hope you liked this project.  It is fun to create... a little messy but definitely fun!

Product List

Forever Fern Bundle (English)
$54.00
Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
$3.75
Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$6.00
3/8" (1 Cm) Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon
$7.00
Stampin' Spritzer
$3.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.75
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
$30.00

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Water Painters & Arrange A Wreath

07/26/2020

SAVI Sundy 23:  Stampin' Up! Water Brushes or Painters

Hi There!  Thanks for checking out my Savi Sunday post and video.  SAVI = Stamping and Various Inspirations

I hope this brings you some inspiration to try some water coloring. 

Fall is right around the corner, so I thought I would create a card to get ready for the season.  But, in the great new stamp bundle called "Arrange A Wreath", we've got you covered for many seasons such as Valentine's Day, Christmas, Easter and more.  Make sure to check out the full bundle.  

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Card Details:

  • Cajun Craze card stock base.  5-1/2 x 8-1/2 scored at 4-1/2 on long side
  • Layer of Granny Apple Green CS cut 4-1/8 x 5-7/8
  • Shimmery White CS cut 4 x 5-1/4
  • Watercolor wash Shimmery White with wide water brush and Granny Apple Green ink
  • Dry wash with Heat Tool for quicker drying time
  • After watercolor wash has dried, stamp wreath with Cajun Craze ink
  • Take medium Water Brush and wash out the wreath (see video)
  • Die cut berry looking wreath using Pumpkin Pie card stock. Adhere to card.
  • Die cut leaf wreath using Granny Apple Green card stock Adhere on top of Pumpkin Pie Wreath
  • Stamp wood sign with Smokey Slate ink, stamping off first to get lighter shade
  • Stamp words in Cajun Craze and add with a Dimensional
  • Die cut bow with scrap piece of Crumb Cake card stock & add with a Mini Dimensional
  • On scrap piece of Shimmery White CS, stamp the bird in Smokey Slate.  Stamp on scrap paper first.
  • Using fine tip Water Brush, water color bird with Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie, Granny Apple Green, and a dot of Smokey Slate for the eye. 

For full instructions on water coloring with the 3 New Water Painters, watch my Savi Sunday 23 Video:

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Product List

Arrange A Wreath Bundle (English)
$54.00
Water Painters
$12.00
Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00
Stampin' Seal
$8.00
Stampin' Seal Refill
$5.50
Stamparatus
$49.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
$30.00

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Ornate Style Embossed Watercolor

05/31/2020

Hello friends.  I am super excited to share these with you today.  Each card features the floral image from Ornate Style stamp set along with Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape and Shimmer White card stock.  If you have not noticed, I am on a bit of a watercolor kick lately. 

Make sure to watch my YouTube Video where I water colored with Stampin' UP! Colored Pencils. 

So my projects I am sharing today were done with Aqua Painters.  I picked up color from the lid of my ink pad.  With the ink pad closed, press the center of the lid... give it a little squeeze and when you open your ink pad, there will be ink on the inside lid.  

I wanted to show 3 Different Effects when you use different embossing powders.  Even though Stampin' Up! is retiring black, I went ahead and did anyways.  As an alternative, you can use Stazon Ink!  It is permanent and great for water-coloring. 

You watch how I colored these cards on the Reply of my Facebook Live by clicking HERE

NO LINE WATER-COLORING... with Clear Embossing Power. 

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  • Gorgeous Grape card base is 8-1/2 x 5-1/2.  Scored at 4-1/4 on the long side.  
  • Highland Heather mat is 5-1/4 x 4.  You can also use this piece to die cut your word die three times
  • Shimmer White layer is 5 x 3-3/4
  • Heat Emboss with Clear Embossing Powder
  • Use Aqua Painter to paint on Daffodil Delight, Highland Heather, Granny Apple Green and Melon Mambo
  • Friend die cut out of Highland Heather CS three times.  Adhere the 3 together and glue on Shimmer White
  • Fussy cut the Shimmer White around the word Friend

Next... GOLD EMBOSSING POWER

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  • Gorgeous Grape case base is 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 scored at 4-1/2 on the long side
  • Highland Heather mat is 5-1/4 x 4 and embossed with the Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder
  • Shimmer White top layer is 4-3/8 x 3-1/8
  • Heat Emboss using Gold Embossing Powder
  • Use Aqua Painter to paint on Daffodil Delight, Highland Heather, Granny Apple Green and Melon Mambo
  • Thanks die cut with Gorgeous grape card stock.  3 layers glued together and glued to Shimmer White and fussy cut

Next... BLACK EMBOSSING POWDER (alt. use Stazon Black ink)

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  • Gorgeous Grape card base is 8-1/2 x 5-1/2.  Scored at 4-1/4 on the long side.  
  • Highland Heather mat is 5-1/4 x 4. 
  • Shimmer White layer is 5 x 3-3/4
  • Heat Emboss with Black Embossing Powder (or stamp with Black Stazon ink).
  • Use Aqua Painter to paint on Daffodil Delight, Highland Heather, Granny Apple Green and Melon Mambo
  • Happy die cut out of Black CS three times.  Adhere the 3 together, glue on Shimmer White & fussy cut, then layer on Highland Heather and fussy cut around word.

I hope you likes these three examples and you can see what a difference the embossing powder color makes!

Watch my SAVI SUNDAY video #16 where I share 3 TIPS... 

  1. building word die layers and shadow
  2. how I glue them together
  3. how I clean up the paper shards (hair, fine, loose pieces of paper on edges of your die cuts)

Subscribe to my channel while you are there!  You don't want to miss an other tips!

Shop Now for any of these products I used.  List below

 

Product List

Ornate Style Cling Stamp Set
$21.00
Well Written Dies
$40.00
Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder
$9.00
Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder
$6.00
Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder
$6.00
Black Stampin' Emboss Powder
Black Stampin' Emboss Powder
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$5.00
Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad
$10.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
$30.00
Aqua Painters
$17.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
$5.00
Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels
$6.00
Paper Snips
$10.00

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Watercolor Pencils: 3 Ways - 3 Papers

05/04/2020

Hey everyone.  Welcome!

How are you holding up during the Covid-19?  Still kinda crazy as things in Ohio slowly, slowly try to reopen.  Praying that everyone is staying safe and still social distancing.  

I thought this would be a good time to do a refresh on using Stampin' Up! Colored Pencils.  Although I only have a picture of one project here, be sure to watch the below video as I demonstrate using the pencils with Whisper White Card Stock, Shimmery White Card Stock and Watercolor Paper. 

NOTE:  Background Designer Series Paper is "See A Silhouette".  It is on sale for $8.05 (while supplies last or until retirement on June 2, 2020).

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Card Details:

  • Night of Navy card stock base 5-1/2 x 8-1/2"
  • See a Silhouette DSP cut 4-1/8 x 5-3/8"
  • Whisper White card stock mat is 3-5/8 x 4-3/8"
  • Night of Navy card stock mat is:  3-1/2 x 4-1/4"
  • Watercolor Paper is 3-1/4 x 4"

Please subscribe to my YouTube channel so you don't miss my SAVI (stamping & various inspirations) Sunday videos!

VIDEO TIPS & DEMONSTRATIONS:  

  • Watercolor Pencils only on Whisper White Card Stock
  • Watercolor Pencils and Blender Pens on Shimmery White Card Stock
  • Watercolor Pencils and Aqua Painters on Watercolor Paper 

 

Product List

Beautiful Day Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$21.00
See A Silhouette Designer Series Paper
$11.50
Watercolor Pencils
$16.00
Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper
$9.00
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.75
Aqua Painters
$17.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
$5.00
Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad
$10.00

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Life is better... with Peaceful Poppies

01/04/2020

Hello, Hello...

Well, as I announced here on my blog and on Faceboook (Stamp with Lisa Brown), the 2020 Mini catalog has gone live.  Did you take a peek yet?  There is so much exciting product to look at you will need more than a peek.  

To help you navigate the catalog and product suites a bit, be sure to catch my Facebook Live video on January 8, 2020 at 8:30 pm.  I will explain the Peaceful Poppies Product Suite and demo some projects, including my Friendship card below:

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The designer series paper is so colorful and vibrant... brings much needed color on these dreary winter days.  There is definitely something for everyone in the new product suite so I am excited to share.  From the Whisper White Crinkled Ribbon to the Painted Labels Dies (not shown).  

Speaking of color, the coordinating colors for the Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper is awesome!  They are Poppy Parade, Rich Razzelberry, Old Olive, Blackberry Bliss, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Mossy Meadow and Berry Burst.  Phew!  That is a lot of colors.  But the good thing is, I bet you have at least one of those. 

I am going to add to the list.... Granny Apple Green!  Just like in my card. I think it is a perfect match, don't you?

Do you see 2 (yes, two) different watercolor elements?  Make sure to catch my Facebook Live on January 8th to find out what they are!

Product List

Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper
$11.50
Peaceful Poppies Elements
$6.50
Peaceful Poppies Sequins
$7.00
Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon
$7.50
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.75
Aqua Painters
$17.00
Peaceful Poppies Suite Bundle (English)
$136.50

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