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Updated Watercolor Swatch – What Have I Done Now?

June 4, 2019

Hey peeps. Updated watercolor swatch…what have I done now? Yes I MUST keep my colors organized. LOL . I thought I would share with you a quick video showing how I updated my watercolor swatches. The first method really did work for me for years, however I felt I needed to tweak it just a bit. Do you watercolor swatch your paints? Which brands do you use?

Keeping my space organized is one of the most valuable things I can do for myself. It keeps me from chasing my own self around the room trying to figure out where I placed or stored an item. I’m not OCD however I am VERY dedicated to keeping a happy space. When I find disorganization in my space it kills my creativity. I feel like I’m suffering slowly and to keep that from happening, I stay organized. An updated watercolor swatch will make all the difference if you don’t understand how much watercolor paints you already have. For me, if I see what I have I will “try” not to purchase the same colors. That doesn’t always work because different brands have different shades however at least I would know that I don’t need anymore yellows when I have 30 of them. LOL

Okay onto the video. You can watch it here or over at my Youtube channel mzdanajoy.

Let me know if you keep a color swatch of some sorts? Do you do it for your inks, markers, pencils, paints? Let me know in the comments. Have a great day everyone. I’ll see you back here soon!

Easy No-Line Watercolor With Neat and Tangle

June 3, 2019

Hey peeps. I’m sharing an easy no-line watercolor card with you today. When I just want to relax and color I love to pull out my watercolor palettes and color. For me watercoloring is a peaceful experience. I really try hard NOT to let it be overwhelming and intimidating. To me it’s just water, color and paper. When I do my no-line watercoloring I used Fade Out Ink from InkOn3. It’s perfect for no-line coloring techniques. Easy no-line watercolor is in your reach I promise. I made a video sharing the top 5 watercoloring tools you need for successful watercoloring. You can find it here.

For my card today I used the adorable Neat and Tangle Contemporary Kids stamps set. I’ve had this stamp for a while however I just now getting around to play with it. I pulled out some gorgeous paper from my scrap pile (can’t remember the brand where this paper came from) for my color palette inspiration. I used my Daniel Smith watercolors to color up these cuties on Arches watercolor paper. Once they were colored and dried, I fussy cut them with some scissors.

Contemporary Kids By Neat And Tangle

To tone down the plaid paper, I wrapped it with a piece of vellum to soften it up some. Just using the paper without the vellum was making it hard to really see the little kids on my card. Before I placed the vellum over the designer paper, I stamped and heat embossed a sentiment from the Color My Word stamp set from WPlus 9. I placed the panel on a white card base and added just a few enamel dots for added interest.

Neat and Tangle Contemporary Kids

Here’s a close up of the card. This card was so much fun to make. As you can see it’s a really simple card however it’s so colorful without over doing it.

Thanks for stopping by today. I’ll see you back here soon!

Top 5 Essentials For Watercoloring – You Need These To Succeed

June 1, 2019

Hey peeps. I’m back sharing a quick tutorial of my to 5 essentials for watercoloring you need to succeed. I’m doing this for all my watercolor enthusiasts. I have fallen in love with watercoloring over the past year and it’s something I love to do. It keeps my mind relaxed with just the movement of the paint across the paper.

Receiving emails and questions on what are the top 5 essentials I use in my craft room for watercoloring prompted me on making this tutorial. So grab yourself a cup or coffee or a cocktail and let’s get into the tutorial. Remember all the products listed in the description box under the tutorial on Youtube are my preference of products. However you need to find what works for you. Here is a list of watercoloring techniques I have shared here on the blog. Also make sure to relax and have patience in your learning. While you learn this new skill remember with practice you will see change in your techniques and style. That’s the beauty of it all. Growth is a beautiful thing.

You can watch the video here or over on my Youtube channel mzdanajoy. I’ve also listed the products believe for your shopping convenience. These are affiliate links however there is no cost to you for using them. They help me receive a small commission which I put back into making tutorials for everyone. Have a great weekend and I’ll see you back here soon.

Simply Watercoloring – Kristina Werner Style Tutorial

April 24, 2019

Today I’m sharing a simple watercoloring tutorial in true Kristina Werner style. Kristina posted a beautiful Mother’s Day card a few days ago on her blog along with a tutorial. She shared a FREE template for us to use for our Mother’s Day cards. I LOVED this design so much I decided to make my own card and tutorial. Thanks Kristina for your generosity of sharing your talent with all of us.

For my card I have listed all the supplies below for easy shopping and recreating. Don’t forget to grab the template from Kristina’s blog as well. Making this card was so relaxing to do. I have mentioned several times that watercoloring has become one of my favorite mediums. I’m slowing working my way back to making videos so this easy watercoloring technique was a perfect way to just let my paints flow.

Let’s get into the tutorial. You can watch it here or over at my Youtube channel mzdanajoy. I’ve used affiliate links for your convenience at no cost to you. Don’t forget to subscribe to my channel and leave me some love. Would you enjoy seeing more videos like this?

Thanks for stopping by today. Also make sure to leave Kristina some love on her blog and Youtube channel as well. Thanks again Kristina for all the love and tutorials you share with us. Simple watercoloring – Kristina Werner style is AWESOME! Have a great day everyone. Make sure to swing back by Thursday for more inspiration using Pink and Main’s April 2019 release.

InkOn3 Heels To You Stamp Set – Calling All Fashionistas

April 17, 2019

Hey peeps. The InkOn3 Heels To You stamp set is PEFECT for your fashionistas in your life. I mean who doesn’t love a fabulous looking heel. This stamp set is now available in the InkOn3 store. Below you will see a few cards I made using this stamp set.

For this shoe I used the Fade Out Ink from InkOn3 to stamp the image on watercolor paper. I used my Daniel Smith watercolors to color the shoe. I love how the shoe looks like denim. Simplicity of this card keeps the focus on the heel.

For my next two cards I used my Copic markers to color in the heels. I also added some glossy accents and liquid pixie dust for some added interest. Stenciling a background in coordinating colors really helps land these heels in a happy place. In the stamp set there’s an additional flower image along with great sentiments. These added images will make beautiful floral cards. You can easily use this set for Mother’s Day cards as well.

On a personal note: I have been absent from my blog due to family matters. We have lost three of our loved ones in three months and their deaths have left an incredibly empty place in our hearts. It has zapped my mojo and my spirit at the moment. I am slowly getting back to crafting and making tutorials. Please bear with me as I process these losses and find some peace in my life. Thank you all for your support and kind words on my social media platforms. I appreciate each and every one of you. As I work my way through this process, please make sure to scroll through my blog for inspiration and tutorials. Have a great day everyone and stay blessed.

Crafty hugs,

Dana