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Wednesday, March 21, 2018

I've Always Got Your Back

So what do you do if you're a squirrel, just sitting in your armchair reading the paper one weekend, and you look up and see that your fellow squirrel has packed a little bindle and is heading out into the world?

You support that squirrel, that's what you do. That's called being a good squirrel.
Watercolor Stencil Technique by Understand Blue for Hero Arts
PD110 Liquid Watercolors Dandelion |...
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CM153 Welcome Home | Hero Arts
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DI372 Welcome Home Frame Cuts (D) |...
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CM171 You Are Loved Messages | Hero Arts
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Hero Arts Oval Infinity Dies
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Every Which Way Stencil
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MISTI Stamping Tool
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05816-1008 - Da Vinci Cosmotop Spin...
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COPIC Sketch Marker E34, Toast
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COPIC Sketch Marker E35, Chamois
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COPIC Sketch Marker E39, Leather
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COPIC Sketch Marker RV29, Crimson
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COPIC Sketch Marker BG18, Teal Blue
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COPIC Sketch Marker BG15, Aqua
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Copic Gasenfude Brush Tip Pen
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Bone Folder by Stampin' Up!
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Whisper White Cardstock - Thick
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Multipurpose Liquid Glue by Stampin' Up!
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Fabriano Extra White Cold Press...
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Xyron ADHESIVE ERASER 23675
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Mudder 10 Pack White Buffer Sanding...
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Rotatrim Professional Series Cutter -...
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Absorber - Synthetic Cleaning Cloth
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VersaMark Ink Pad
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Memento Ink Pad, Tuxedo Black
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I seriously almost died from the amount of cute in this little scene. I concocted it to use that yellow piece as the rug - because that piece came from a fun technique I did with this stencil and the Hero Arts Liquid Watercolor in Dandelion. More details on that at the end of the post. But seriously - how sweet is that little scene? I fussy cut the images from Welcome Home, and then went around the edges with my Gasenfude brush pen. The sentiment is from this stamp set.

Now speaking of liquid watercolor - I also made two fun salted watercolor backgrounds with the Deep Ocean color - one for my beautiful Color Layering Fox...

Salted Watercolor Background + Fox by Understand Blue for Hero Arts
PD113 Liquid Watercolors Deep Ocean |...
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SB168 Color Layering Cool Fox Bundle...
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Amazon.com : India Tree Fleur de Sel,...
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AF256 Just Rust Mid-Tone Shadow Ink |...
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AF332 Caramel Bold Ink | Hero Arts
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Hero Arts Intense Black Ink
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Da Vinci Cosmotop Sable Mix F Brushes...
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Whisper White Cardstock - Thick
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Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock by...
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Fabriano Artistico 140 lb. Cold Press...
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MISTI Stamping Tool
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Lawn Fawn STAMP SHAMMY Cleaner LF1045
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Rotatrim Professional Series Cutter -...
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Multipurpose Liquid Glue by Stampin' Up!
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Nesting Porcelain Bowls - BLICK art...
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And one for my beautiful Color Layering Koi. I used the MISTI to curve the sentiment around the circle I cut out with the Circle Infinity dies. The sequins are this mix.
Salted Watercolor Background + Koi by Understand Blue for Hero Arts
CH311 Seashore Sequin Mix | Hero Arts
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SB140 Color Layering Koi Bundle |...
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Circle Infinity Dies (H)
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Orange Soda Shadow Ink | Hero Arts
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Hero Arts Butter Bar Shadow Ink
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Hero Arts Intense Black Ink
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Da Vinci Cosmotop Sable Mix F Brushes...
[ BLIC | ELH ]
Fabriano Artistico 140 lb. Cold Press...
[ AMZUS ]
MISTI Stamping Tool
[ MSW | HA | SSS | ELH | MFT | SBC ]
Lawn Fawn STAMP SHAMMY Cleaner LF1045
[ SSS | ELH | CST | ART | SBC ]
Rotatrim Professional Series Cutter -...
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Multipurpose Liquid Glue by Stampin' Up!
[ SUP ]
Nesting Porcelain Bowls - BLICK art...
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So do you want to know how I created that yellow rug and these fun backgrounds? Of course you do - I wouldn't have any crazy people visiting my blog!

Head over to my guest post on the Hero Arts blog today, where you will find my very comprehensive video and overview of their new liquid watercolors. It's a huge honor to be their guest today - so thanks in advance for watching!

Loveyameanitrespectyoursquirrelbye.

7 comments:

  1. Love the watercolor effect, and the fox is a favorite animal of mine.

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  2. There's an entire zoo in today's post - and I love every minute of it. I know how much you love squirrels - and I love these guys too! So cute! <3

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  3. I really enjoyed your HA post. Squirrels always remind me of my best friend because she is not a fan, but I like them. Love the salted backgrounds, wonder if it would work with alcohol inks?

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  4. Your animals and backgrounds are gorgeous. Heading over to catch your video. 😘

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  5. I love all of these cards, but you Austinites really need the tranquility today. Was that subliminal?

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  6. Congrats on being a Hero Arts Guest Designer! Terrific video, fantastic cards and wonderful watercoloring tips.

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