When Leigh (my wonderful friend and realtor) asked me to host a workshop to introduce Stampin’ Up! to her crafty neighbors, I jumped at the opportunity. It’s really easy to design cards for my monthly club members because I know their skills (what a talented bunch!) – they’ve been stamping for years. With a new group of unknowns, though, it’s difficult to plan a project – I don’t want to offend the seasoned vets with a simple project, and I have to assume some are total newbies.
Here’s one of the cards I shared in Leigh’s workshop:
Just one stamp and a couple of wisps of a Blender Pen – is there anything more perfect for Simple Saturday? 🙂 Here’s a quick video tutorial I made to share some tips and tricks for this quick and easy card.
Stamp Sets: Vivid Vases Papers: Whisper White Note Card and Envelope, I Am Me Designer Series Paper (envelope liner) Inks: Jet Black StazOn, Pool Party, Primrose Petals, Pumpkin Pie, Strawberry Slush, Wisteria Wonder, Daffodil Delight Accessories: Blender Pen, Envelope Liner Thinlits
Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you enjoyed this quick project and will try a little water coloring in your own Simply Saturday project. 🙂
Brian
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How much fun is this ? What a great idea …to off set the image so you don`t have to be concerned about centering ! And I like that you gave a little swish of color for the water in the vases instead of filling in the whole vase …. You think of everything ! Plus you get so much information in a short video …. Yay for you ! And yay for me too because I learned something to try this afternoon !!!
What a lovely and easy card for your newbie stampers, who wouldn’t fall in love with this hobby, specially when they had the best teacher in town? Using the blender pens for this project was a fantastic idea, you get the same water color effect but in a much more easy and relaxed way, I bet all of the attendees had an absolute fabulous time.
Another video, woo hoo! Keep them coming. This just is a fun and flirty imagine. It’s great that one can get the water color effect without being an expert, like me. I’ve have used this great technique and really like it. Your workshop attendees saw how easy and fun card making can be with a beautiful end result.
Great card and super job on the tutorial….Hollywood watch out!
The water coloring looks great.
I just love simple cards with a pop of color. You combined that with a technique that makes them special. Thankutoomuch, Brian!
Way to go with another great video, Brian! I’m planning to film one today. What a lovely beginner’s project!
So simple, cute, and clean. I love this card!
Thanks, Brian! I learned quite a bit from your tutorial. I’ve used the aqua painter,but never the blender pen for watercoloring. Love the result! You are fabulous!!
Easy peasy, a “hey I can do that” kind of card, perfect for a class! What a great stamp for this technique!
Simple Saturday, a technique video to go with a great note card, Spring colors and blending? Well, let me get out my Corner Rounder punch and Blender Pens, round those corners, stamp & blend away, and call it a day!! Another AWESOME video Brian!! Thank you for sharing your tips & tricks in a quick & fun way!!! 🙂
Nicely done 🙂 You did a great job with your video and your fabulous card choice! Love the simplistic elegance, so beautiful.
Loved the “don’t try to centre” tip…and a video from you is always a treat, Brian! Thank you 😀
Always love to watch your videos Brian! : )
Another fantastic and informative video! Although I already knew these things, it’s great that you are adding videos to your SU Web site! Plus I’m always up for some refresher tips, tricks, and techniques!! Oh and I love your CAS card!! 🙂
Love the off center effect. Just like me….lol
Great video.