Posted on Sunday, January 3, 2016

Stamping With Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolor

We went for “after New Year” shopping yesterday because usually we can find great deals and using coupons. We went to couple stores and we made a stop at Hobby Lobby for couple things I needed for craft projects.

While searching for painting/mixed media supplies, I found the Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolor set of 24 colors. And I could use the 40% discount coupon on it! Super happy! It’s been on my crafting wish list for a while.

This afternoon, I finally had a chance to try it. Oh… I love my extra space on the table because my awesome hubby got me that cool iPad holder/clam as Christmas present. See that? The iPad is up there now and it is adjustable! And no more worries of spilling coffee or water on it, too! 😄😄😄

I found several YouTube videos to find some ideas and tips how to use this Japanese solid watercolor paint. I watched some painting videos, handlettering videos and of course cardmaking videos, too. One of the cardmaking videos showed how to stamp directly using watercolor paint (video source). I did this technique using on rubber stamps. Today I tried use it with clear acrylic stamps.

And here is my first card:

On my card, I stamped the image and sentiment from CTMH January 2016 SOTM – Beloved Bouquet directly on CTMH Watercolor paper using the watercolor paint. I used Pentel Aquash brush medium size for quick and easy way. You can use round regular watercolor brush with water for sure. I did not wat my paper like in this video, but it worked just fine.

For the sentiment, I stamped over again with CTMH Black Exclusive Ink Pad when the paint was completely dry. Then I added some splatter for fun. I finised my card with some clear gems I have in stash.

I am super impressed with the vibrant colors this paints have. They are just gorgeous and easy to create shades of colors. Worth every penny.

Thanks for visiting today and I hope you like my card 😊 Have a fantastic week!

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Posted on Thursday, December 24, 2015

Sending More Christmas Cheers

CHRISTMAS EVE is here! My daughters woke up every morning with excitement and joy for Christmas, for sure they know how to spread the joy 🙂

Today, I just wanna share a quick post some of the cards I made for friends. We have fun plans with family and relatives this weekend. I hope you all have a fun family time this weekend!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Supplies: Merry Merry Stamp Set (CTMH), Cranberry Exclusive Ink Pad (CTMH), Distress Mini Ink Pads (Fired Brick & Mowed Lawn), My Acrylix Blocks (CTMH), Glue Pen (Martha Stewart), Red Glitter (Recollections), 3D Foam Tape, Non-Stick Micro-Tip Scissors (ekTool), Canson Watercolor Paper), Ivory card & envelope sets (The Paper Studio).

Supplies: Harvest Wreath Stamp Set (CTMH), Hand-Lettered Christmast stamp (CTMH), Ruby exclusive ink pad (CTMH), Topiary exclusive ink pad (CTMH), Sparkle and Shine paper packet (CTMH), Clear Gems (Darice), White card & envelope set (the Paper Studio), 3D foam tape, Non-stick Micro-tip Scissors (ekTool)

Supplies: Merry, Merry stamp set (CTMH), Red exclusive ink pads (CTMH), Oh My Stars! Stencil (ARTplorations Stencil), Cold Ice Edger Pad (Prima Marketing), Red gems (Darice), Deer head diet (gift from a friend), Mini Stapler (CTMH). Inspired by CASEplorations Guess Designer Card (Amy Tsuruta) and Inspiration Project #52

Supplies: Sizzix Bigz Die – Evergreen (Sizzix), Merry Merry stamp set (CTMH), Cranberry exclusive ink pad (CTMH), Various Christmas Washi tapes, Red gems (Darice), 3D foam tape, White heavy weight cardstock (the Paper Studio), White card & envelope (the Pape Studio).

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Posted on Thursday, December 17, 2015

Heat-Embossed Resistant and Watercolor Ornaments Card

Today card is a heat-embossed resist watercolor card. I found this tutorial how to create these simple watercolor ornaments using several mediums. But today, I use Sakura Koi watercolor paint.

The sentiment I used on my card is a Bible Verse from Luke 2:11 that I found at Hobby Lobby from Stampabilities. This Bible verse is an announcement about the birth of the King of kings and Lord of Lords, the Savior we have been waiting for so long, Jesus Christ.

I want the sentiment is heat-embossed resisten in the middle of them so, first I heat-embossed the verse stamp on a piece of Canson Watercolor paper and then I started painting small circles using Sakura Koi Watercolor pocket field travel set. This set has 24 bright beautiful colors.

I dryed them using my Craft Heater for speedy drying. Then I drew the outline, string and bow of those ornaments using Faber Castell PITT Artist Pen. And I thought they are ornaments and they do need some sparkle and shine, right? So I grabbed my Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush, brushed the glitter all over the ornaments and they are done.

Next step is I cut a piece of old hymal music paper, added on kraft card base and sponged on it some Vintage Photo Distress Ink using Sponge Dauber. Then I added the painted pannel on the card and finished it with some Start assortment wood chip from Freckled Fawn.

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THANK YOU so much for visiting today and have a blessed Holiday Season!

Posted on Wednesday, November 25, 2015

First Mixed Media Project: Thank You Gift Tag

Mixed Media is something new that I discovered among papercrafters. It is a new technique that I would like to explore and learn.

According to Wikipedia, Mixed Media is a work of visual art that combines various traditionally distinct visual art media. In other word, mixed media is an art work that made by more than one medium.

But Mixed Media Artwork is not the same with Multimedia Art. For example, a work on canvas that combines paint, ink, and collage could properly be called a “mixed media art, but not multimedia art.

I watched some tutorials on YouTube and I think it is something that I will enjoy creating. In those videos, I found out two of the main supplies are Gesso and Modeling Paste. Honestly, I still do not know yet the different betweet them since I have not yet seen them or used them in any of my projects in the past. Next time I make a trip to a craft store, I will get them just to make sure I know the different 🙂

But for a start, I found couple tutorial how to make homemade Gesso and Modeling Paste.

I tried this tutorial to make the homemade modeling/texture paste that using baby powder and here’s the recipe:

1 1/2 cup Baby powder (it makes the paste smells so good!)
1/2 cup of White acrylic paint / white acrylic gesso (you can also use black or color gesso/paint)
1/4 cup of Mod Podge (matte)

I used baby powder from Target brand and I ended up adding a little bit more acrylic paint to make it softer to mix. It was a bit hard to mix. She suggested to start with the liquid first, then the powder to avoid lump. And store the paste in air-tight container.

And I also followed this tutorial and recipe that using baking soda for my first homemade gesso:

1/2 cup of Baking Soda
3 tablespoon White Glue (I used Mod Podge)
2 tablespoon White Paint

I ended up to add a little bit more paint to make more consistency like on the video. I think what make the difference is that the brand of supplies we use. So if you wanna try this, I would suggest to start with the recipe and see if you like the result, if not then you can add more of the ingredient to make it better consistent to meet your need.

My oldest daughter was at home for Thanksgiving break and she helped me with mixing them. We had fun doing it together and messy for sure 😀

The best way to store the oaste is in an air-tight container and according to them, one batch can last for 6-10 months.

I did a test right away. So, I cut a tag out of Canson watercolor paper (140 lbs). To create the background, I added some Gelatos on it and blended them with my finger and then using baby wipe I blended them more to give the watercoloring look. I speeded the drying with Craft Heater.

When the background tag dry completely, I added the modeling paste on it using a palete knife over Retro Circles – ARTplorations Stencil. It took a while to dry.

I stamped the stacking cups (Sketchy Coffee Cups – STAMPlorations) and sentiment (Literary Caffeine-anations – Big Grind by Becca Cruger, STAMPlorations) when the background completly dry.

I colored and added some shadow to the cups using the Mix & Match Stamper’s Big Brushes. I love the finished tag and really enjoy the process of making it.

I still have a lot to learn but this is a fun technique, making pretty mess for sure.

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