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Color Swatching and Paper Matching

January 29, 2020

Hey everyone. I have a quick tutorial showing you color swatching and paper matching over on my Youtube channel. This is the perfect time to get organized in your craft room and find your mojo again. Color swatching and paper matching is made easy using just a few tips. The wonderful Jennifer McGuire has helped make our ink swatching easier.

So sit back, grab a cup of your favorite beverage and let’s get into the video. You can watch the video here or over on my Youtube channel.

Products used have been linked below. Thanks again Jennifer for making my color swatching and paper matching so much easier. Have a great day everyone and I’ll see you back here soon!

Jennifer’s link

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Easy Alcohol Ink Backgrounds – Valentine’s Day Card Series 2020 Day 5

January 17, 2020

I can’t believe we are already done with the card series. So Easy alcohol ink backgrounds was a total given for today’s card. Alcohol inks can be so much fun to place with since you never know how it’s going to turn out.

Today’s card is full of Valentine’s Day inspiration. The large sentiment on this card was all I needed to make it stellar! And who doesn’t love a touch of shimmer and sparkle on a card?

The striking oversized love die cut from Waffle Flower was PERFECT for today’s card. A simple yet beautiful way to finish off a alcohol ink panel.

Here’s a quick 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.

Thanks for joining me for the 2020 Valentine’s Day Card series. I hope I have inspired you to use the products you have to make gorgeous Valentine’s Day cards. I would love to see what you’re creating so make sure to tag me when you post. Have a great day everyone and I’ll see you back here soon.

Watercoloring With Color Pencil Accents – Valentine’s Day Card Series 2020 Day 4

January 16, 2020

Hey everyone. Did you know watercoloring with color pencil accents can make your coloring pop? It’s the perfect way to add depth to your images with very little effort. Also the new Atelier inks from Ink On 3 are the perfect medium of this technique.

As you will see in the video these inks are vibrant however they can also be muted down just by adding more water. Also watercoloring and adding color pencil over the top keep you from overworking a painting. I think you will really enjoy exploring this option when coloring.

Working on cold press watercolor paper can be challenging for some. Adding just a touch of color pencil helps to define the lines of your images a little better.

Here’s a quick 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.

So what do you think? Would you give this technique a try? Let me know in the comments below if you have any questions. Thanks for stopping by today. See you back here for Day 5 tomorrow.

Chain Link Hearts – Valentine’s Day Card Series 2020 Day 3

January 15, 2020

Hey everyone. I’m back sharing a rainbow chain link hearts card. This card was so much fun to make. The cards I’m creating are easy to recreate and mass produce. Especially if you are making them for class mates or teachers.

For today’s card I pulled out ink pads in rainbow colors to create the chain link hearts for my card panel. If you can’t get your hands on Catherine Pooler inks you can definitely use other inks in the same color family.

Using just a touch of black really makes the card. If you prefer not to use black a simple color from the rainbow inspired chain link hearts would work as well. Also a pretty said of light gray would be a very cooling choice. Remember this card is customizable to your liking.

Here’s a quick 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.

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you’ve been enjoying the series so far. Make sure to hop over to my previous Valentine’s Day Card Series over on my channel. Just click my playlist. Remember if you are inspired by the tutorials make sure to subscribe to the channel and hit that bell so you will be notified when I post new videos.

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Ombre Ink Backgrounds – Valentine’s Day Card Series 2020 Day 2

January 14, 2020

Hey everyone Ombre Ink backgrounds for Valentine’s Day cards? Yes please!! Using different color inks or an ombre ink pad helps you to be colorful when you make your Valentine’s Day cards this year.

My card was super easy to make and I can see all the color options with this easy technique. Remember when picking your colors, make sure the colors will blend nicely. You don’t want any colors that will make “mud”. Unless that’s the look you are going for.

Like I say in the video, inks will stain this stamp set however it will not decrease the quality of the stamp. You can use stamp cleaner on these stamps as well as baby wipes to remove any ink residue.

Here’s a quick 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.

So what cha think? Is ombre ink backgrounds a quick way for you to make your holiday cards. Leave a comment with the color combinations you would use. I’m also looking to do another card in masculine tones like shades of gray or brown. Have a great day everyone and I’ll see you back here tomorrow.