Reflections

Hero Arts - Colour Pencil Technique

Yes, I've been browsing again!  Yes, I have another YouTube Video to share with you again!  Yes, it's another Hero Arts one too!  *grin*

 
So simple!

I hope you enjoy this one! 

Hero Arts - Colouring With Watercolour Pencils

Here's another great YouTube Video from Hero Arts that features colouring stamped images with Watercolour Pencils.

 
I must admit, I haven't used my Watercolour Pencils for a while but perhaps this will inspire me to get them out and get creative with them!  Enjoy!

Have you used Watercolour Pencils or Crayons before?  What was the latest project you used them on?  Share a link to it if you like - we'd love to take a peak!

Hero Arts - Colouring With Tim Holtz Distress Inks

For the past few get togethers, my Longford Crafters group has been trying out a number of different techniques using Tim Holtz Distress Inks.  Whilst browsing the net, I've come across yet another great YouTube Video which shows a great way to colour stamped images using Distress Inks.

Here's the project featured in the video - such a cute image!

 
It's such a simple technique but looks so effective!  I hope you enjoy it!

 

So . . . I'm curious . . . what is your preferred method of adding colour to stamped images?  I've used Copic Markers, Crayons, Pencils and Paint in the past BUT I have to admit that at the moment, I'm loving the effect of Watercolour tecniques using Tim Holtz Distress Inks!

Here's hoping you're having a lovely weekend!

Hero Arts - Watercolour Background

Here's another gorgeous card that features a Hero Arts stamp.  How lovely is this card and I do so like the technique that they've used to create the background too!  I think I might have to try that one!

 
Here's the YouTube Video that takes you step-by-step through the creating process!  Love it! 

 

Hero Arts - Inked Snowflakes

Here's a very effective stamping idea!

 
Why not watch the YouTube Video and learn how simple this technique is to replicate?  Enjoy!

'Heidi Grace Designs' Flower Stamped Card

I sold a couple of my Bracelets last week and thought I'd invest the money into a set of 'Heidi Grace Designs' Clear Stamps that I've had my eye on - I just loved the detail on each of the petals on this particular flower!

The pattern paper is 'Daisy Bucket Designs' - the same one infact that I used on the Sympathy Card I shared yesterday - but this time I've used the reverse side.

I actually chose to remove the flower shadow as I cut the stamped image out and then I added some hand-stitching around the inside of the petals (yes, a little time consuming - *grin*), before adding a brad, silver pinwheel and a pink/mauve blossom to the centre of it.

I then added hand-stitched stems, leaves and border; I chalked the leaves in a light green colour, added a 'Happy Birthday' greeting sticker and then lightly inked the edges in 'Colorbox' Ink!  Whilst I've used the brad to fasten each of the flowers to the background, I've added a little 'Helmer - Scrap Dots' under each of the petals to give them a little 'lift' and dimension as well!

I can see that this is going to one stamp that I'm going to get quite a bit of use out of - I just love how these have turned out!

Anyway - the good news about this card - for anyone who may be interested, is that it is actually up for sale in my 'Made It' Shop! Yes . . . I've come across an Australian version of Etsy and since I didn't have any luck selling anything there, I thought I would try this site . . . what have I got to lose? Anyway . . . stay tuned for more items being listed soon - I've actaully added a link to it under my photo in the left-hand menu!

Until next time . . .