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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Using Shading Stencils + Giveaway

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Happy Tuesday my friends! 

I spent the weekend getting some critical organizational things done and going through our quarantined mail, and winding embroidery floss for some more stitching projects. I have started putting my phone on DND on the weekends to try to be more productive when I'm not working, and it's really helped. Amazing how many distractions your phone creates - they all add up. 

Unfortunately, a Stitcher outage that is still happening coincided with my unplugged work weekend. I had to switch players temporarily and not all my favorite podcasts are on the other player. So I had to get most of my work done in murder-free silence. Zero stars. Do not recommend. 

But I did get lots done and gave a lot of things away on my Buy Nothing Project Group for people who are starting up home classrooms - I realized I have so many things that will be great for new at-home teachers - fun pencils/pens/paper/pencil sharpeners/magnets etc. It was fun to give it away. People will be spending probably more than ever, not less, because they have to provide all the MANY things teachers had available, so it's a challenge. Look around and see if you have some things that might be fun for the newly homeschooled!

Anyway, one of the things I worked on was videos, and I have one for you today using this gorgeous new layering shading stencil set that matches this stamp and die combo. So gorgeous and easy to use. If you aren't super into detailed coloring methods, you will love this.

So here's the card. The ink colors I used are: Mountain Mist, Volcano Lake, Firebrick, Sun Kissed and Orange Cream.

You will see the video below.


Next up, I decided to do two very different styles with the ADORABLE new camping set. First up, two cards with no-line watercolor. I love how camping is experiencing a renaissance now - not because I camp - but because I love the outdoors, and I hope that lots more people are experiencing the peace only nature can bring than were doing so prior to this crazy year. 


When I saw the sleeping bag and pack in the camping set, my mind went straight to the military. So I again did no-line watercolor in olives and added a sentiment from Land of the Free


I used the camping set again with a firelight effect with Altenew alcohol markers. I may have a video coming with this card - my phone ate part of so I'll have to see what is left. I watercolored the panel behind the critters from this cute baby set that I cut with the matching dies, and I splattered it with Bleedproof White for stars. Then I put the die cut and colored critters on top of that. I love using baby sets in non-baby ways, and these were perfect for the camping theme.



So want to see the video for the first card? You can see it below or on YouTube here



You know what else they have this month? WAX SEAL PRODUCTS!! These were my gateway drug into stamping and I was so excited to see these. Click the photo to see the full line or click here.


Here are all the products I used today. 




Today's post is part of a blog hop with Altenew and of course there are awesome giveaways, so be sure and leave comments! You might have come here from Svitlana's blog - if so, Maryam Perez is next!

Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog by 8/17/2020 for a chance to win

You can also win a $20 gift certificate if you leave a comment for me!


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76 comments:

  1. I love your video and the layering stamp/stencil set. I don’t really like coloring, so I love this set!

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  2. Lovely cards! I'm going to have to try the no-line stamp and watercolor technique!

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  3. Your cards are beautiful! I love the critters around the campfire; but I find it odd the camping made you think of the military! LOL You know those videos of 4 year olds doing home made obstacle courses? Those always get me -- I send them to my nephew who's in a special forces unit and warn him about the next generation and he always hilariously replies those little kids are tougher than he is! I think those videos are supposed to be imitating some TV show I don't know about but whatever, I think they're hilarious. But I digress -- I love your watercoloring! :)

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  4. Just love the cards, I think my favorite right now is the Beauty Within Stamp and Die Set. Would love to win, so I can get it without feeling too guilty since my husband says you have enough craft supplies.

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  5. I love the mix of camp rolls with "land of the free". Nice.

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  6. A beautiful card, I love the way the stencils simplify the layering technique.

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  7. Delightful art work on display here - I am falling love with those bears for sure!! Each piece is a delight to view - TFS

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  8. Hello, I got to know about your blog from your youtube channel. Love how creative you are. I've got some stamps and will be trying to make some flowers. Thanks for sharing!

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  9. Thank you so much for the tutorial for using the layering stencils. There is nothing like an actual demonstration. I love your color choices. Your no-line watercoloring is amazing! Both look like they are freehand!

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  10. pretty floral stamps..love it..tfs

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  11. Your coloring is beautiful on all the cards! Thanks for the tutorial.

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  12. pretty floral stamps..love it...tfs

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  13. These cards are so great specially the military idea that one gave me a pause. Very nice ideas.

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  14. I am not usually a fan of cute characters on cards bu I love yours! Very light touch you have -- well done.

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  15. Thank you for today's art lesson! You are the best art teacher I've ever had! As one who doesn't like to color, I find the stenciling idea very attractive, and your pointing out the thoughtful details of Altenew products is very helpful.

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  16. Those little animals are having so much fun on your card!

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  17. Your cards are amazing. I particularly like the animals behind the campfire.

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  18. Love the little animals with their banner.
    thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  19. Your cards are all so cute. This is a great camping stamp set.

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  20. Wow, so pretty and amazing. Now I don't need to take that shading class that I was going to take. I can just add a few flickes to this.

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  21. Lovely floral card. The camping cards are sweet, love the campfire one! Sealing was & seals- that's a blast from my past!q had a bunch & would use them often.

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  22. All great but have a real soft spot for the camping card
    Claire Mrs H's Crafty Corner

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  23. These are fabulous, your colouring is wonderful!

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  24. Absolutely adorable. Love that camping set. TFS

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  25. Oh my word. You are the Queen Enabler!
    I never knew how much I *needed* stencils like this. My wish list just got extended big time.
    The camping stuff is fantastic too. I don't camp (did as a kid though) but many in my family do. I may plunge into the Altenew world with this release!

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  26. beautiful cards! I love all of the designs.

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  27. I LOVE your camping cards! Too cute! Great floral on the kraft paper too!

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  28. Adorable cards. Love the watercoloring of the camping stamps.

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  29. I just love your military inspired card, I can use this for my grandson!

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  30. Beautiful coloring. So many wonderful cards.

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  31. Sympathy cards are always hard to do. Your card was very pretty. TFS

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  32. Very nice cards. Thanks for sharing

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  33. Thanks for the tutorial on the Altenew stencils.
    Your card is beautiful!
    I have just recently discovered the fun of stenciling, Altenew is the only company I have seen that has this type of stencil you can place over the stamped image! Great idea , looking forward to trying this technique.

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  34. Thank you for the video! I can see that it would be easier to line up the stencils rather than clear stamps. That part is so frustrating for me!

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  35. Beautiful card! I love the stamp/stencil combo.

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  36. Love the card and helpful tips to get the nice finish. Really like the sentiment as well. This release has so many nice supplies in it. The camping and baby stamps are really cute also. Hopping over to more creativity.

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  37. Wonderful cards! I especially like the camping cards, and am still smiling from that cute card with the friendly animals waving.

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  38. Such wonderful card projects, Lydia...gorgeous color palettes and card designs...

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  39. You have such heart felt sentiments.

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  40. Thank you for the video on how to use the layering stencils. I am more of a visual learner and this cleared up so much for me. I also loved that you turned the sleeping bag and back pack into military themed card. Thank you for the inspiration!!

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  41. I just love the layering stencils. Such a magnificent result.

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  42. Lydia, I hadn't seen the camping set yet, and I love it! I love how you did both cards, and I definitely need this set. I also love the astrology set and love what you did with it. Thanks for sharing your video : )

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  43. Wow, the glow on the animals is wonderful. I love the animals, too!!!! We are going camping soon, and I can't wait :)

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  44. wonderful cards
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  45. I fell in love with the Beauty Within set the moment I saw it, and that layering stencil has just shot to the top of my with list! Love all your cards.

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  46. Fab cards, of course as a Girl Scout my fave are the camping themed cards. Thanks for sharing your tips and the technique video, I've never seen that sentiment before and love it.

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  47. love your cards and thank you so much for the video showing the layering stencils...such a fabulous idea and so wonderful for those who really don't enjoy the coloring process...

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  48. I love a good kraft card base. Simple, yet elegant. Plus, I can’t believe how talented you are with your watercolor images...just gorgeous!

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  49. A very beautiful assortment of cards.

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  50. Beautiful floral design and coloring on your first card, and all of your camping scenes are just awesome! Love those sweet animals!

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  51. So much inspiration here I could just squeal! I especially love what you've done with the camping cards- - so fun and artsy!
    Warm Hugs,
    Michele

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  52. Awesome cards! I love the cute critters!

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  53. Nice look to the coloring. I like the bags.

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  54. Fab designs love the kraft paper use too!

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  55. OMG, Lydia, this is just awesome. Your last card is so cool. Your rocked the coloring, perfect camping scene with those cute critters.

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  56. Your cards are always a delight. It was great to see the stencil set in use, and I could look at your painting all day. Also, I think I've camped in pretty much that exact spot you colored. :D

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  57. Amazing job coloring on these cards!

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  58. That floral card is fantastic! I love those colors!

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  59. Great cards! Love the fun camping and adventure cards!Thanks for sharing! Take care! :)

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  60. Thanks for the amazing inspiration! I absolutely love all the great ideas! Makes me want to pull out my supplies and start playing!

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  61. What a beautiful floral sympathy card, I love the way you brought the leaf and flower together with the centre of the flower. thank you very much for sharing.

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  62. Love your card! And thanks so much for the great video. You are inspirational!

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  63. Nice cards! Such a fun variety! The critters around the campfire are so cutie patootie!

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  64. What a great video showcasing how easy it is to use the layering stencils to create these beautiful flowers! Now I know I need to order that set! Your other cards are very cute as well!

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  65. That lower is gorgeous. The camping cards look so peaceful.

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