Stampin’ Fancy Friday - Technique Focus Challenge

I am a bit behind this week … and it’s only Tuesday! It was my turn to post for this month’s Stampin’ Fancy Challenge - last FRIDAY!! And I totally SPACED it! So, here I am trying to play catch up! This challenge was so fun! We were all tasked with picking ANY technique and sharing how to do it … so here I am with the whitewash technique with a twist. I did it on BLACK paper (instead of how it is traditionally done on Crumb Cake).

This technique is really quite simple. I stamped my focal image using Versamark  and the new Citrus Blooms Bundle (which YOU can order starting TOMORROW!). I sprinkled it with some White Embossing Powder and then heat set it. Next, I pulled out my Watercolor Pencils and got to work. First, fill your image with your white watercolor pencil. Next, pick the colors of your choice to color the images AGAIN to make them pop right off the Basic Black cardstock!

Isn’t it purdy?? It really packs a punch and is so much fun (it makes me feel like a little kid again coloring in my coloring books!).

Stamps: Citrus Blooms

Paper: Basic White, Basic Black, Old Olive

Ink: Versamark, Black Memento, Watercolor Pencils

Accessories: Citrus Blooms Dies, Double Oval Punch, White Embossing Powder, Basic Gray/Smoky Slate Pearls, 1/4” Black & White Gingham Ribbon, Petal Pink/White 1/4” Diagonal Ribbon Combo Pack

Check out all the fun things created by the Stampin' Fancy Friday Team on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/stampinfancyfriday/!!

TGIF #459 - Sketch Challenge

It's time once again for the TGIF Challenge!! The last two weeks have been an AMAZING whirlwind ... we went to PERU and climbed up and down mountains/stairs discovering and appreciating the beautiful scenery and many ruins, including Machu Picchu! I spent a little time yesterday winding down whilst watching a movie and stamping ... great way to spend some relaxing time!

If there is a stamp set with any fruit, vegetable or FOOD in general, I am IN IT!!! One of this year's Sale-a-Bration offerings is this adorable Watercolor Melon set ... I love it! I stamped the watermelon slice with Flirty Flamingo and then used a sponge dauber to add a little bit of Sweet Sorbet to intensify the "watercolor" effect. The rind and leaves are stamped in Garden Green. And of course the seeds are Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.

The Deckled Circles Dies were embossed using the Raindrops Embossing Folder (they kind of look like watermelon seeds, right??). The Basic Black Cardstock panel is also embossed, but it is kind of hard to see in the photo unless you get really close!

Stamps: Watercolor Melon

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Flirty Flamingo, Sweet Sorbet, Garden Green

Ink: Flirty Flamingo, Sweet Sorbet, Garden Green, Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark

Accessories: Deckled Circle Dies, Sentiment Silhouettes Dies, Raindrops Embossing Folder, 1/4" Black Gingham Ribbon, Brushed Metallic Dots

Peru is only 2 hours ahead of home as far as time zones, so why is it soooo hard to readjust to "normal"??? It's been almost a week .... I need another vacation!