Learning to Use Color Pencils Using a Kit And Clowder On-lIne Class

I enjoy coloring with pencils, markers, crayons etc.   It is soothing and fun.   However, I have never taken any classes UNTIL NOW!   I wanted to learn more about blending, shading, and so much more.

First I want to share with you my class project so far, and then I will give you the link for the classes in case you want to sign up too.   Kit and Clowder has classes for both pencils and markers.   They have a conversion sheet so you can determine which color is needed for your project using the ones you have.   My pencils are Faber-Castell Polychromos brand, but there are many other options.

My fairy after the first video lesson (wings):

My fairy after the second video lesson (dress):

Kit and Clowder Website:   https://www.kitandclowder.com/
    If you sign up, please say that I (Mary Director) referred you.   It will give me a $5 AUD refund to my PayPal Account which converts today to about $3.50 USD.
   UPDATE:   12/23/2018   I just got my first referral.   Kit & Clowder refunded the $5 AUD not only to me but to the person who gave me as the referral!!!
   
Classes run about $15 USD a month with the digital image/digital stamp costing about $3 to $5 USD per month.    This month we also received a free class mid-month for being a member of class.    They have individual classes and monthly subscription.   The fairy above is the monthly subscription class.

There are also some free classes you can sign up for.   Don't miss out on those either.  

There are written directions and videos for the monthly classes.   The videos are easy to understand and loaded with wonderful directions and tips.    I play mine through my iPad so that I can watch it in my craft area and pause/go back/replay if needed.

I highly recommend this website and the classes.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today,
Mary

More Layered Butterflies - Kaleidoscope Dies

I have to share some additional photos with you of different color combinations.   So beautiful.  Click for full details on the Original Blog Post

I love being able to switch out the colors for these.

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Mary

Layered Butterfly Card Using Kaleidoscope Die - Brave Enough to Fly

Oh my gosh, I received the most wonderful surprise gift the other day from my friend, Betty.   She gave me a set of Simply Defined dies called:

563205 Kaleidoscope, Brave Enough to Fly (set of 16 dies)
They are exclusive to Scrapbooking Made Simple
Video Tutorial by the company - starts at the 1 hour 10 min mark for these dies:
https://youtu.be/-PipAwWm_UE

These are very intricate dies so when I die cut them in my Gemini machine, I used "Quick Release Die Paper".

Thank you, Betty, for these beautiful dies.   I definitely will use them a great deal.

All 3 dies - each a different color of card stock (FSJ):
NOTE:  The sky is the limit on the color combinations you can use for these.

Green layer on top of the blue:

Pink layer on top of the green on top of the blue:

All 3 layers made into a card:

Each layer can be used alone or with one or two of the other layers.   The choice is yours.  The card edges can be adhered with 1/8" double sided tape, but I used liquid glue (fine tip applicator).

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Mary

Twisted Panel Pop-Up Christmas Cards ... Three Versions

Here are the close up photos of my three Christmas cards I made this week using the Karen Burniston Twisted Panel Pop-Up Die Set #1009.   Each photo set has a cover shot and one of the inside.   The chipboard items and the stickers are from Echo Park.  Card stock and printed paper is from FSJ.   I also did a YouTube video showing these 3 cards.  These cards will fit in an A2 envelope, but would require extra postage because they are thicker.

Card #1:

Card #2:

Card #3:

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Mary

Video Showing 3 Christmas Cards Using Twisted Panel Pop-Up Die Set

I am a BIG FAN of Karen Burniston's pop-up cards and dies.   Making them into Christmas cards was a MUST for me the last couple of days.   I made a video to showcase the 3 cards I just made.   Hope you enjoy it.



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Mary

Christmas Cards Using Snowy Path Background Stamp - LOVE IT!

The minute I saw this stamp I knew I had to have it!!!  It was LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT!.   I was so excited to find it at Scrapbook.com

Scrapbook.com is here locally for me which is wonderful.   They only sell on-line, but now allow local pickup of orders.  If I choose local pickup, there is no charge for shipping!!!   That saves me so much money AND my dear husband never minds driving over there.   They carry so many different brands of products, it truly is a one stop shopping store for the crafter.

Here's the stamp ... Snowy Path made by Deep Red.   It is a cling, red rubber stamp so the details are amazing.

It is a large red rubber stamp which works beautifully on an A2 (5 1/2 x 4 1/4) size card.

I did 4 different versions using this stamp.   Each stamped image was done with a darker gray (not black) ink pad.   I did use FSJ River Stone for these images and it worked well.  All card stock, ribbon, ink, Journey Glaze, and Sparkle Dust (glitter) are from FSJ.

Unfortunately you can't see the glitter or Journey Glaze accents in my photos but the both add a WOW factor to the cards.

This cute little Scotty is from the Fiskars Stamp Set:  Barking Mad that I showed yesterday on my blog.   I accented the edges of the card with NUVO Embellishments Mousse which gives it a shiny, metallic edge.   Accents of Journey Glaze on the stamped image too.

 This stamped image was set behind a cutout to make it look like a framed photo.  Added a ribbon and bow at the base.   Accents of Journey Glaze on the stamped image too.

For this card, I added ribbon to the top and bottom then layered on the stamped image which had been accented with Journey Glaze.

This is a more simple card HOWEVER it is loaded with sparkles.   I put drops of Journey Glaze all over the cards, added Sparkle Dust and let dry.   Shook off excess.   No matter what angle you are looking, the card sparkles and shines.   

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.

Mary

Clear Stamps From Fiskars - Cats Colored with Zig Real Brush Pens

With coupons in hand, we went to our local craft store the other day.  When I saw these darling cats and dogs stamp sets, I knew they had to come home with me.   Having two coupons that were each 60% off sealed the deal.

These are from Fiskars and are clear stamps.   Some of the solid images have a slight line in them from the cover sheet that does show up a bit in stamping.   I really got the stamps for the images that could be colored in and only paid $4 a set, so not a major issue for me.   Both sets though had the same issue with the small solid pets.

First I will show you what I colored in using the Kuretake Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens:

I really like all the detail on the full cat.   Think both images will make cute cards.

Here are the Fiskars Stamp Sets:

Friends Furever

Barking Mad

The little Scotty dog will be on a Christmas card tomorrow here on my blog.

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Mary

Images From Wonderful Day Stamp Set Colored with Zig Real Brush Pens

Although the Wonderful Day Stamp Set (FSJ) has retired, it is still one of my favorites to stamp and color in.   I used my Faber Castell Polychromos Pencils to do the coloring of these flowers.   I probably will fussy cut these out and use on a card.  Although, I do like them like this too ... maybe just add in a sentiment.

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Mary