Stamped Watercolor Backdrops

Hey there crafters! Head on over to the Spectrum Noir Blog and check out my tutorial on how to make these awesome stamped watercolor backdrops using Spectrum Aqua Markers and stamps from My Favorite Things. Fun stuff!

In my tutorial, I take you step-by-step with pictures on how to do this technique.

 
I also give you several color combinations for a variety of fun backdrops.

 I think the orange and yellow might be my favorite color combo.

All the note cards are made from kraft cardstock that is stamped with a diagonal stripes background stamp, which is also from My Favorite Things. 

It's hard to see in the pics, but the diagonal stripes are stamped with Delicata Golden Glitz Ink. The metallic shimmer is beautiful.

Each card is finished with a few sequins and twine, which adds that extra bit of sumpin' sumpin' :)

Pop on over to the Spectrum Noir Blog and give my tutorial a try. Leave a comment so I know you stopped by.
 

Thank for stopping by today,

Faux Watercolor Background

Hello crafty friends. Do you have any Refills Inks for your Spectrum Noir Markers? Well if you do...you have GOT get 'em out and use 'em for more than just re-inking your markers. There as sooooo many ways to use them. Like this faux watercolor background. Watercolor "anything" is super popular with stampers and paper crafters right now. I've caught the watercolor bug...in a big way! How about you?

This card was so easy! And I only used 2 refill colors: EB6 and BT5

 

The faux watercolor background technique is done on Spectrum Noir High Gloss Cardstock. The stamping is done with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink. Stamps are from Crafter's Companion Sheena A Little Bit Sketchy Falling Feathers set and Ageing Beautifully set. What great sets..and great for guy cards. 

On the cardbase, I stamped the larger feather with Versamark Ink. The sentiment is stamped and heat embossed in white. Just a reminder...Father's Day is just around the corner. Change the sentiment to say Happy Father's Day. Just sayin'

Check out the Spectrum Noir Blog for loads of ideas using the Spectrum Noir Refill Inks. Have fun!

Supplies:
Spectrum Noir Refill Inks EB6, BT5
Spectrum Noir High Gloss Cardstock
Rubbing Alcohol
Ranger Alcohol Ink Applicator Tool
Crafter's Companion - Sheena's A Little Bit Sketchy Falling Feathers and Aged Beautifully
White Embossing Powder
VersaMark Ink Pad
Die-cutting/Embossing Machine
Heat Embossing Gun
Kraft Mat
Painters Tape
Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink Pad
White, Kraft and blues Cardstock
Pierced Rectangle Die
Twine
Dimensional Foam Adhesive

Faux Watercoloring

Hello everyone! Remember this card:

Well...as promised...I've done a tutorial on Faux Watercoloring with Spectrum Noir Markers. Go check it out over on the Spectrum Noir website. I've provided a ton of sample pictures and details for each step.


Have fun :)

Faux Watercolored Hibiscus

I was coloring these stamps from Crafter's Companion Sheena's Floral Fantasy - Wild Rose and Hibiscus set with my Spectrum Noir markers the other day and remembered a fun way to create a faux watercolor with markers. Check it out...

The images are stamped and colored...BUT...the magic actually happens on the reverse side of the cardstock! Awesome...right!?! I trimmed out each piece, leaving a generous margin of white to create a bordered-diecut look. Not to mention it's WAY easier to trim out images when you do it that way.
Easy is a good thing.

The sentiment is from Crafter's Companion Vintage Floral collection - Verses. It's a GREAT set! I stamped it on vellum with StazOn Midi Ganache ink and adhered the piece to a woodgrain textured cardbase. The flowers are popped up with foam adhesive -- the leaves with adhesive tape. Adding a very thin strip of yellow patterned cardstock with the edges sanded off not only pulled in some yellow from the flower and balanced things out...but it gave a hiding spot to adhere the bottom edge of the vellum. Totally planned! LOL! Clear sequins added a little shine to the design without distracting from the natural organic feel.



The fun part about this coloring technique is you get totally unique pieces of artwork. I'm lovin' how these turned out!

Spectrum Noir Markers: PP3, CR5, DR2, DR6, HB1, TB2, TB4, CT2, OR2, LG1, LG3, LG5, Blender

Are you wondering how I did the faux watercoloring with Spectrum Noir markers? If you are...stay tuned to the Spectrum Noir Blog. I'll be sharing a tutorial very soon! YAY!

 Thanks for stopping by...you brightened by day :)

Supplies:

Crafter's Companion Sheena's Floral Fantasy - Wild Rose and Hibiscus

Crafter's Companion Vintage Floral Collection - Verses

Spectrum Noir Markers PP3, CR5, DR2, DR6, HB1, TB2, TB4, CT2, OR2, LG1, LG3, LG5, Blender

White Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; StazOn Midi Ganache Ink

Vellum

Woodgrain cardstock

Clear Sequin

Foam Adhesive; double-sided sticky tape; liquid adhesive