Colour Creations - Week 15 - Crumb Cake

The participants in Colour Creations are all Stampin' Up! demonstrators and members of Art With Heart. We love to Blog Hop sharing all the Stampin' Up! Colours. This is week 15 of Colour Creations Blog Hop, and we are sharing Crumb Cake.

Crumb Cake is such a popular neutral, I don't know what we would do if it was ever discontinued! 

Although water colouring was being promoted last month, I've continued into August with the very easy colouring on these images. They are stamped in Soft Suede water-based ink, and then ink is spread with a water painter for subtle sepia-like shades.

Fond of Autumn has been a bit of a favourite in my craft room these last few weeks.

For additional interest the three panels behind are textured with different patterns. The metal leaf die on Very Vanilla, the peg-board on Crumb Cake, and the stripes 3D folder, from Stripes & Splatters is Soft Suede. Aren’t they great together?

Deckled Rectangles dies cut out the background in one piece.

These sepia tones are very soothing, don't you think?

The very talented Catherine Proctor follows

If at any time you find a broken link, please head to the blog of this week’s host of the AWH Colour Creations Blog Hop, Cathy Proctor, and she will have the list of all participants.

 

Colour Creations -Week #13 - Cherry Cobbler

The participants in Colour Creations are all Stampin' Up! demonstrators and members of Art With Heart. We love to Blog Hop sharing all the Stampin' Up! Colours. This is week 13 of this round of Colour Creations Blog Hop, and we are sharing Cherry Cobbler.

I didn't want to make a Christmas card, and I did want to use some water coloured images. Fond of Autumn has  been on my desk for a week or so, and it had another run.

Cheerful Basket provided a wonderful image to colour as a bucket/barrel to hold this big bouquet. I was rather nervous while I was dropping ink onto the Fluid 100 paper, but I'm thrilled with how it turned out. All the floral images are from Fond Of Autumn.

Using blending brushes and masks, the checked background has been coloured with Blushing Bride and Cherry Cobbler.

Just a small flower on the inside to finish off.

Next up is Andrea Sargent

If at any time you find a broken link, please head to the blog of this week’s host of the AWH Colour Creations Blog Hop, Cathy Proctor, and she will have the list of all participants.

 

Water Colouring - The Next Step

Or - How to Let Go Of your Inhibitions!

I've come to the conclusion that its my own stressing about cards having a 'neat & tidy' finish that holds me back with water colouring. It worries me when the colours start to run, and it's over the lines.

Surprisingly, once they were all finished, I really liked the one on the right with leaves and acorns that was making me so concerned when I made the video. Apologies, as Facebook has decided to be difficult and my last 2 videos are sideways.

I enjoyed swiping the brush to watercolour the background, and when that dried, I used the Stitched With Whimsy dies to put the stitched edging around.

 Have you tried water colouring lately?

SALE-A-Bration is an opportunity to get a little extra in your order, free, courtesy of Stampin' Up! Rings Of Love 12" x 12" DSP can be added to your $90 order, for some great crafting fun. The Fond Of Autumn bundle is $91.75 on page 52 of the July to Dec Mini catalogue. 

If you're still not sure how SALE-A-Bration works, ask and I'll try to help you out. These items are available while stock lasts until August 31st.

SHOP

Your orders are very much appreciated, no matter how small or big, every little bit helps me to meet my minimums, and keep on creating. Hopefully you are inspired by some of the projects I share, and want to make your own. My online shop is open anytime and delivery by tracked Australia Post takes 5-10 days.

JOIN

If you live in Australia, you can join my team, the FUNdamentals.  One of the great things about Stampin' Up!® is the support they give to their demonstrators, creating a lovely 'family' feel. There is no pressure to hold parties, classes or demonstrate unless this is a path you want to go down.Join my team for $169 (remember to have your order for $235.00 worth of products written down), and after that get a 20% discount on orders. Bonus extra during July and August, this 18 month Planner and other extras.

Want to find out more? Message me to make a time to chat. MOB: 0417 500 681