First Time User - Color Burst Watercolor Powders and Liquid Metallics Review

My friend, Gina, sent me seven Color Burst Watercolor Powders and Liquid Metallics.   These are Ken Oliver Crafts products.   I have never used them before and couldn't wait to try them.   There are so many different ways to use them including using a paint brush!   Lots of "how to use" videos on YouTube also.

Here are the results of my two days of playing with these products. 

Painted on with a paint brush.

Metallics are a liquid which can be used as is or thinned with water.

Solid colors are a powder.   Add water to use.

Powders tapped onto the watercolor paper.

Spritzed with water, then allowed to dry.

LOVE THIS.

Used both types on this one.   

Filled in background with water, then dropped on the powder and

metallics.   Free form.

All powder colors on this one.

Tapped powder on the watercolor paper, then spritzed with water.

Amazing the designs that form.   

Review:

Pros:

Huge variety of colors.    

Deep rich pigment.

Ability to tone down with water.

Now carried in many stores and on-line.

Easy to use.

Versatile, so many ways to use it.

Cons:

Work in a contained area if creating backgrounds.   The powders can travel.

Wear an apron while using these to avoid pigment getting on your clothes.

Took a couple washing to get the color off my fingers.

NOTE:   The cons are nothing that would prevent me from buying this product or using it. 

I would recommend the product.   It is fairly priced.   The bottles will last quite a while not just for a couple of projects.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.

Mary

Fun Painting With Watercolors Today

Painting doesn't come second nature to me, so I am learning along the way.   Today I just wanted to do something a bit free form and fun to create.   One of the members (Kaitlyn Ahalt) of Let's Make Art - Watercolor group on Facebook shared a sketch of a VW Bug.   I traced the design onto watercolor paper, then painted it with Grumbacher Academy Watercolor tube style paints.   Then I fussy cut the car out when it was dry.    I created a multi-color background with the same paints.   Wanted to give the card a 70s look.

The car was attached with foam squares so it sits above the base.   Gives it a more dimensional look this way.  

It has been interesting working with the different types of watercolors.   I have a set of half pans (solids), a few liquid, and a few tubes.   The tubes give the greatest depth of color.   Each type gives a different look to the finished product.   The Grumbacher paints didn't seem to fade as it dried, and I had a bit more control with it when applying to my design.

Not sure how far I will pursue my painting, but it is fun to learn new things for my card making.

Thank you for visiting my blog today.
Mary

Happy Birthday and Thinking of You Cards

Here are three cards I made this last week.   Each uses a different technique, but all were easy to create.

 The first card was made using an embossing folder and a stamp set that were included in the Tonic Cardmaking Magazine.   The magazine is now sold out.  I covered the embossed image with:
Nuvo Embellishment Mousse - Pure Platinum (color) - Nuvo.   The stained glass stamped image was colored in with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens

 I stamped random flower pots to create this background.   This did a stripe of copper/bronze to accent each one.   The card base also had bronze silks to tie in the colors.   Hello is a die from FSJ.

The last card is layers of matching pink card stock and ribbon.    I used my Altenew Watercolor Half Pans to color the flowers and leaves.   Then covered the flower and leaves with FSJ Journey Glaze to give it shine.   Stamp set is from FSJ also.

Thank you for visiting my blog today.
Mary

Potted Plants Stamp Set Used to Create an Easter Card

Penny Black makes the most beautiful rubber stamps, and I feel blessed to have acquired a few of them.   This is the last of the Penny Black Stamp Sets that Hal gave me for my birthday last week.   I love that these stamps can be easily colored in with pencils, Zig Real Brush Pens, Copics, watercolor pans and more!   This card is a mix of the stamped image, Altenew Watercolors Half Pan Set, Zig Real Brush Pens, and some metallic watercolors I had.    I wish you could see the shine from the metallic watercolor pans.   Really shiny and bright.

Altenew Watercolor Half Pan Set

Zig Real Brush Pens

Master's Touch Metallic Watercolors Pan Set

Penny Black Stamp Set - Potted Plants

NOTE:   I separated/cut one of the butterflies from the main

stamp set.   It was too tight of a fit for an A2 card with it attached.

This way I was able to get the full design on the A2 card by

stamping it as two separate images.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.

Mary

Harmony Stamp Set by Penny Black Used For This Card.

I know it may not seem like Spring where you currently live, but I am sure it is just around the corner.   Here in Arizona, it definitely has arrived.  This card should bring some Springtime happiness to the person who receives it.   The stamp image is from Penny Black and is called Harmony.  The wood chip embellishments/bird cages I believe are from Bo Bunny.   I covered them with a set of Crafter's Companion Metallic Markers.

Altenew Watercolor Half Pan Set used for flowers.

Crafter's Companion Metallic Markers used for the bird cages/birds.

 Penny Black Stamp Set - Harmony

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.

Mary

In Love Stamp Set Perfect For Many Occasions - Penny Black Stamp Set

Have you ever seen a stamp set and knew the minute you saw it that you had to have it?   That's how I felt when I saw this darling stamp set called "In Love" from Penny Black.  I'm really blessed that Scrapbook.com is local for me, so I can pick up orders the day after I order them typically.  I couldn't wait to make a card with this one.

Altenew Watercolor Half Pan Set - used for coloring

Penny Black Stamp Set - In Love

This set is so versatile ... anniversary, wedding, I love you, thinking of you and MORE!   If you masked off the balloons, you could use it for a friendship card too.

Thank you for visiting my blog today.

Mary

A Magical Birthday Card Using "Wiz" Stamp Set By Penny Black

When you are awake in the middle of the night, inspiration can strike.   That's what happened to me at 1 am last night.   I knew I wanted to work with my Altenew Watercolor Half Pan Set and the other Penny Black wizard stamp set.   Since we didn't have plans for today, I went ahead and started creating.   Three hours later I had my card finished.   It was so enjoyable to take my time, watercolor, and not have any distractions.

 Altenew Watercolor Half Pan Set

Penny Black Stamp Set - Wiz

 

Penny Black Stamp Set
Wiz

Penny Black Stamp Set

A Wizard

 

Thank you for all of the birthday wishes, phone calls, texts, messages, and facebook posts yesterday for my birthday.   It was a great day made even more special by all of you.

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today,

Mary

Prima Princesses Cling Stamps: Natalie

Spent a few hours last night and today working on Natalie which is a Prima Princesses Cling Stamp (rubber).   I used the Altenew Watercolor Half Pan set to color her stamped image in.   It was time consuming because of all the detail, but I couldn't wait to see Natalie finished.   Their sample was completed with shades of blue hair.   For me, it had to be shades of purple!

Prima Princesses Cling Stamps:   Natalie

This is a full background stamp.   I used a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 watercolor sheet.   You can tell that part of the image didn't stamp out.   I might of needed to shift the stamp over and up just a bit.   

What do you think?   

Thank you for visiting my blog today.

Mary

Tulips Watercolor Card Created With Altenew Watercolor Half Pans

Today was the day for a new adventure.   My wonderful husband gave me a set of Altenew Watercolor Half Pans (set of 36) and some new stamp sets perfect for watercoloring.    I had to try them out immediately.  They were meant as a birthday gift, but he let me have them a few days early!

I like the rich colors of the pans.   They are easy to use, even for a beginner like me.   The only thing I was disappointed about is that the lid snaps off when you try to open it flat.   I had thought it could open flat to be used as a palette.  It does snap right back on.

So here is my first watercolor done with the half pans, brush, and water.

Penny Black Stamp Set:  Flutterby

I still have lots to learn, but it was fun working with them today.   Whether using pencils, Zig Real Brush Pens, or watercolor pans ... I'm having fun and learning along the way.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.

Mary

Liquid Colors Used for the Watercolor Effect on This Card - Fun Stampers Journey Products

Branch & Cone Die Set DI-0470  Set of 4

Bunch of Hearts Die Set DI-0501 Set of 1

Fresh Sage Thread AC-0132

Buttercream Card Stock CS-0006

Color Splash Watercolor Sheets JM-0076 Pack of 20, 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 sheets

Liquid Colors:

Lovely Blue IP-0135

Rustic Rose IP-0157

Fresh Sage IP-0156

Our dies cut beautifully through the Color Splash Watercolor Sheets using my die cutting machine.  These were thin metal dies, so I wasn't sure if they would cut smoothly through the watercolor sheets.  Not an issue at all.   I had cut them out as a test, and then decided to watercolor them with our beautiful liquid colors mixed with some water.   Allowed both die cuts to dry completely before attaching to the card base.   The watercoloring was done in a random way  on the pine cone and on the heart plate I just visualized lines/segments.  

Fun Stampers Journey has so many wonderful stamps and die sets to choose from.  

August 2018 Fun Stampers Journey (FSJ) Promotions

 

Click Here to view pdf of all the items on sale.

 

Who doesn't love a good sale on quality products!!!  Fun Stampers Journey (FSJ) Prepped to Play promotion will give you 20% off select mixed media products.   The list includes wood items, Gesso, Gel Medium, stencils, PanPastels sets, and so much more.    Be sure to look at the full list HERE.

 Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach Manager 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available

 

Happy Father's Day Card - Adventure Awaits Stamp Set - Fun Stampers Journey Products

Father's Day is this Sunday ... there's still time to make a card.   Use Dad's favorite color or a hobby as the focus of your card or make it a sentimental card to tell him how much you care and appreciate all that he has done for you.

Adventure Awaits Stamp Set SS-0334 has 11 stamps in it.   There is a canoe, paddle, boots, backpack, life jacket, binoculars, and more in this set.   Perfect for coloring in too with the Journey Color Burst Pencils JM-0077 or the Journey Color Splash (watercolor) JM-0078. 

I accented the card with Amazing Stripes Ribbon AC-0203 which is retiring and currently on sale while supplies last.   Originally $10.95 now $6.57. 

Card base ... Turbo Teal Card Stock CS-0127
Layer .... Sour Lemon Card Stock CS-0126
Orange Rave Ink Pad IP-0113 was used to accent the embossed layer.
Embossing Folder ... Corrugated Board  EF-0017

Have fun being creative. 

June 2018 Promotions!!!!

FREE Amaze Die Cutting Machine  (While supplies last)

The Fun Stampers Journey Banners & Bows Bundle is an amazing way to get the retiring "Amaze Machine" for FREE.      BD-0391  $89.70 (plus tax & $15 flat rate shipping)

May 1st through June 30, 2018:  When you purchase the die bundle below (all current dies), you will receive the Amaze FREE.   This is while supplies last as the Amaze Machine is retiring.    There is a flat rate shipping fee of $15 not included in the prices shown below.   Shipping is $15 because of the weight of the machine.  Amaze Machine is the full box (magnetic platform, cutting  plates etc) that we have always sold and those items are just not shown in the photo below.

NOTE:   Like all machines, the Amaze machine will remain under warranty for a year after the date of purchase. FSJ will be introducing a new machine in the new catalog, and this machine utilizes the same platform and plates as the Amaze machine. So rest assured, you will be able to purchase replacement plates for your Amaze machine for years to come.

BD-0391 Banners & Bows Bundle

Retirement Lists - Fun Stampers Journey Products

 

While supplies last - some are limited quantities.

Fun Stampers Journey has announced their retirement list of products.   Sales pricing starts on May 1 and goes through June 30, 2018 while supplies last.   They have had some items that have already sold out within hours of the announcement.

To view the full alpha list (pdf file), you can CLICK HERE.

 It shows the items listed by catalog and then page number. 

To view the full list by catalog page number, click here.

It is sad to see some of our favorite items retire, but the good side to this is that means new products will be coming our way as of July 1.

The full jewelry line is retiring!!!  That is one of the reasons our retirement list is longer than normal.  Some amazing deals on all of the retirement items.  

NOTE:   Any customer that places a minimum $100 order(s) (before tax & shipping) through my website during April/May/June 2018 will automatically receive a free copy of the brand new 2018/2019 Fun Stampers Journey Catalog.   That catalog will go live on July 1, 2018.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

If you would like to place an order or sign up to become a Fun Stampers Journey Coach, here is the link to my business website:

 

http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach Manager 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available

My YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/kreateskard

Watercoloring And Peach Blossom Stamp Set - Fun Stampers Journey Products

The other day I shared with you one of my work in progress using Fun Stampers Journey Products.

I decided to use these for two cards instead of just one.   Taking the exact same elements (stamped images, watercoloring, background printed paper, and an embellishment) I was able to create two cards.  Our Color Splash Pencils were used for the coloring of the flowers and leaves.

Pink Version:

 

This card has a layer of vellum over the printed paper layer.    Fashion Silver dots were used as accents, and they are self-adhesive and are graduated sizes.  Flower is shadowed with a layer of Watermelon Fusion Card Stock, and the same color was used for the card base. 

The Hello Word Bubble AC-0230 (16 pack, 4 of each word) consists of hello, neat, wow, and smile  are showcased in this accessories package.  They are wood and a natural color.   I used our SILKS to add color and shine to them.   They are easy to adhere with our liquid Craft Glue.    If you are going to color them, I recommend doing it BEFORE you attach them to the card.  

Purple Version:

This card I decided to do as a horizontal one (wider than in height) and added in piece of satin ribbon to accent it.  Flower is shadowed with a layer of Lavender Fusion Card Stock, and the card base is Cool Pool Card Stock. 

The flowers and leaves in both cards are popped up with Journey Foam Squares.  The squares add depth and dimension to a design.  They are pieces of foam that has adhesive on both sides.  99% of my cards used the foam squares which come in two sizes.

Fun Stampers Journey Products Used:

Peach Blossom Stamp Set SS-0342 set of 5 stamps

Hello Word Bubble Accessories Package  AC-0230  16 pack, 4 of each word

Fashion Silver AC-0293 120 adhesive-backed pieces

Journey Vellum Specialty Paper PP-0044

Cool Pool Silk  IP-0105

Bubble Gum Silk IP-0092

Watermelon Fusion Card Stock CS-0039

Cool Pool Card Stock CS-0118

Lavender Fusion Card Stock CS-0017

Craft Glue  AD-0111  (a white liquid glue that dries clear)

Easy Glide Permanent Adhesive Runner AD-0081

      REFILL  AD-0082

Spring Filled Prints Printed Paper PP-0051  24, 12 x 12" sheets

      4 each of 6 two-sided designs  (available Jan 1 - Mar 31 only)

Cool Pool Satin Ribbon  AC-0143 7/8" wide, 20 yards

JANUARY 2018 PROMOTIONS

What an awesome deals during the month of January 2018.   20% off clear blocks and storage items from Fun Stampers Journey!!!

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Please contact me if you have any questions. 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.

If you would like to place an order or sign up to become a Fun Stampers Journey Coach, here is the link to my business website:
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach Manager 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available

My YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/kreateskards

Birthday Card for a Turtley Awesome Friend - Fun Stampers Journey Products

Did you realize that Fun Stampers Journey has a full line of background stamps?  They start on Page 208 of the main catalog and go through Page 219.   They are great for creating unique backgrounds for your cards.   This card used the Deco Wall Background Stamp which is 4 1/4" x 5 3/8".   I trimmed my stamped image down for this card. 

I wanted the card base and the background stamp image color to match so used Pool Play for both the card stock and the ink pad. 

The stamp and die sets are called Turtley Awesome.  They can be colored in with our Color Burst or our Color Splash Pencils.   I used the Color Splash Watercolor Pencils for this card.

Fun Stampers Products Used:

Deco Wall Background Stamp Set SS-0437 Set of 1... 4 1/4" x 5 3/8"
Pool Play Card Stock   CS-0092
Pool Play Ink Pad  IP-0051
Green Olive Ink Pad IP-0072
Turtley Awesome Stamp Set SS-0442 Set of 6 stamps
Turtley Awesome Die Set DI-0302

    BUNDLE AND SAVE

    Turtley Awesome Bundle BD-0237
Color Splash Watercolor Pencils  JM-0078
Journey Foam Squares AD-0084 Small OR AD-0085 Medium
Easy Glide Permanent Adhesive Runner AD-0081
    Refill AD-0082

JANUARY 2018 PROMOTIONS

What an awesome deals during the month of January 2018.   20% off clear blocks and storage items from Fun Stampers Journey!!!

(click on the following 3 photos if you need to enlarge them)

Please contact me if you have any questions. 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.

If you would like to place an order or sign up to become a Fun Stampers Journey Coach, here is the link to my business website:
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach Manager 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available

My YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/kreateskards

Tool Rule Birthday Card - Fun Stampers Journey Products

I needed two masculine birthday cards this month.   Tools Rule Stamp & Die Sets are perfect for these types of cards.   This bundle can be used for so many types of cards:   Birthday, anniversary, thank you, thinking of you, and more.  Whether you use our Color Splash or Color Burst pencils, the stamped images are distinct and easy to color in.    I used the Color Splash (watercolor) pencils on each image and propped them up on the card with foam squares.   Isn't our Brush 01Silver Card Stock perfect for the embossed background.  It reminded me of a tool box when I choose it.   I lightly inked the TOOLS RULE sentiment to accent it just a bit more.   I forgot to take a photo of the inside of the card, but it had the tool belt stamped image that I fussy cut out.

Fun Stampers Journey Products Used:

Tools Rule Stamp Set  SS-0326 Set of 12 stamps
Tools Rule Die Set DI-0198 Set of 7 dies

     BUNDLE AND SAVE

     Tools Rule Bundle BD-0135
Brush Silver Card Stock  CS-0135
Beach Towel Embossing Folder EF-0001
Color Splash Watercolor Pencils  JM-0078
Silver Silk IP-0090
Cool Pool Card Stock CS-0118
Cool Pool Ink Pad IP-0074
Black Licorice Ink Pad IP-0041
Journey Foam Squares AD-0084 Small OR AD-0085 Medium

JANUARY 2018 PROMOTIONS

What an awesome deals during the month of January 2018.   20% off clear blocks and storage items from Fun Stampers Journey!!!

(click on the following 3 photos if you need to enlarge them)

Please contact me if you have any questions. 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.

If you would like to place an order or sign up to become a Fun Stampers Journey Coach, here is the link to my business website:
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach Manager 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available

My YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/kreateskards

Peach Blossom Stamp Set - Sample - Fun Stampers Journey Products

Just a quick post today to share with you a new project I am working on.   I have used the Peach Blossom Stamp Set SS-0342 (set of 5 stamps) along with the Color Splash Watercolor pencils.   Completed card will be shown soon.

This is a work in progress .... images were stamped with Black Licorice Ink Pad.   Then used the Color Splash pencils from Fun Stampers Journey to color them in.   As you can see some of them have already been fussy cut out.  Will share the card with you soon.

Hope you have a great day.

JANUARY 2018 PROMOTIONS

What an awesome deals during the month of January 2018.   20% off clear blocks and storage items from Fun Stampers Journey!!!

(click on the following 3 photos if you need to enlarge them)

Please contact me if you have any questions. 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.

If you would like to place an order or sign up to become a Fun Stampers Journey Coach, here is the link to my business website:
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach Manager 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available

My YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/kreateskards

Storybook Occasions Thinking of You Card - Fun Stampers Journey Products

The use of Fresh Forest, Lemon Drop Card Stocks and Spring Filled Prints Printed Paper creates this darling Thinking of You card.

Storybook Occasions Stamp Set offers the opportunity to color the stamped images with color pencils, watercolors, liquid colors or whatever other coloring medium you would like to use.   There is a mouse, a bunny, a chick, and a lamb in this set which also has sentiments for many occasions.  The sentiments are:   Wish you luck; Happy Easter; Happy Birthday; Be mine; and Thinking of You.

Fun Stampers Journey Products Used:

Journey Color Burst Pencils JM-0077  48 pure color pencils in metal tin
Lemon Drop Card Stock CS-0018
Fresh Forest Card Stock CS-0011
Spring Filled Prints PP-0051
Storybook Occasions SS-0538 set of 9 stamps
Candy Dots AC-0134  72 adhesive backed pieces - 3 colors, 3 sizes
Journey Foam Squares  AD-0084 small OR AD-0085 medium
Easy Glide Permanent Adhesive Runner AD-0081
        Refill AD-0082

JANUARY 2018 PROMOTIONS

What an awesome deals during the month of January 2018.   20% off clear blocks and storage items from Fun Stampers Journey!!!

(click on the following 3 photos if you need to enlarge them)

Please contact me if you have any questions. 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today.

If you would like to place an order or sign up to become a Fun Stampers Journey Coach, here is the link to my business website:
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector

Mary Director
Fun Stampers Journey Coach Manager 
http://www.funstampersjourney.com/marydirector
24/7 on-line ordering available

My YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/kreateskards