Understand Blue: December 2024

I had every good intention of doing Christmas cards this past weekend and I couldn't get to it. I worked for part of the weekend, and then the rest got away from me. Not sure it will get done this year, even though I have a stack of cute ones like I'm going to show you today!

My last video was part one of two, so today you get part two. The process is similar, but I'm starting with patterned paper, which makes a huge difference - it just does a lot of the work for you.

I started with this wood plank embossing folder, which is a 3D folder with lots of detail that's perfect for this easy technique. Also - mixing the paints makes a HUGE difference in visual interest as does adding a complementary color.

The focal point is this little car that has matching stencils - the little flames and checkers are so cute. I colored it just with ink blending.

Before I put it down onto my background, I masked a little triangle and ink blended white ink to make the headlight glow. The sentiment is from this set.

Here's the video:

Have a great week!

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One cold snap and I'm already done with winter - how about you? I saw that some areas of the country are having a colder than normal start to winter. Always no to that!

So it was fun to do some springy things this month and look ahead a tiny bit, even though I'm supposed to be putting up the Christmas tree.

First up - this month's studio release - it's so bright and happy. I am starting with these gorgeous, modular butterfly dies that cut into a card panel but stay attached so you can lift the wing. I cut one wing, and then I cut the body of the butterfly which also stays attached, but I snipped it out and drew antennaes on. The scripty hello is from the main kit. I taped off the area around the wings and ink blended them. The black card base shows through the area under the wing. Fun interactive card!

Next up - a fine art mashup. A little Monet background with acrylic paint over a masked Matisse style ballerina in a Degas pose!!

After you mask the ballerina, if you are using paint, especially - leave the stamp in your MISTI so you can overstamp the image again in case any paint gets past the masking paper. Works like a charm! This image is from the main card kit.

I used the actual die as a stencil to create the shadow. I have a whole class on creating shadows and reflections HERE.

This is a beautiful release! Get in a spring mindset by visiting the hoppers today - leave comments for your chance to win a $50 gift card and go shopping!

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