Simple Subtles Fun Fact Friday Coloring with a Stencil

  Can you tell what I made all the balloons from?  I used the Subtles designer paper stack and made sure I included one of each one of the colors in the Subtles collection.  

I knew I wanted some clouds in the background and immediately thought of the cloud stencil that was first intended to be used with the embossing paste.  I have done that already and liked the results, but thought that maybe it could be used in other ways.

First I scribbled with water color pencils inside each cloud.  Then I used a blender pen to blend the scribbles. I love how this works and that you don't have to color a solid patch with the pencils to get a solid result.

Another way to make the clouds would be to take a sponge or dauber and fill each cloud with color daubed or sponged from the ink pad.

And finally you can use the Stampin Blends.  These are my favorite because the light and dark shade can be used together to make some shading.

For today's card I used the sponging technique which is the fastest and I knew the clouds would barely show.  Have fun finding your stencils and using a variety of different coloring tools to make them backgrounds on your cards.

Come back next week when I will be sharing different ways you can use the Stamparatus.  I will be having a class in October I'm calling Meet the Stamparatus.  

This weekend I will be having a downline meeting of the Super Snails.  We always welcome visitors to see what we are all about, and of course new members.  

Till next week,

Happy Stamping,

Sushi

Product List

Springtime Stroll Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146795] $12.00	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] $35.00	Pattern Party Decorative Masks [144103] $6.00	Balloon Bouquet Punch [140609] $18.00
Subtles 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [146966] $11.00	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [147101] $7.50	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [126982] $6.50	Stamping Sponges [141337] $3.50
Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker [100082] $3.50

Simple Subtles-Make is Simple Monday

 Another week starts.  Are you anything like me and think about how quickly the weeks seem to fly by? I had a great time at the sewing day on Saturday, but like most things the time went by very quickly and I donot have anything put together to show off today. Lots of little parts, but nothing big yet.

I am trying to have some kind of a theme to my posts each day and Mondays are going to be make it simple.  I always like a card that I know I can make up quickly.

Here is what I think is simple about this card

1. Background is layers of designer paper, not embossing or stamping.

2. Stamped images are photopolymer making them easy to place on the Whisper White card stock.

3. Another layer of Basic Black under the focal point makes it pop.

4. And all the card stock and ink is from the Subtles Collection.  I did not have to look at all 40 colors to see what I wanted to put together.

There are 10 colors in each collection.  My favorite in the Subtles Collection has to be Mint Macaron.  I find I go to that color more than any other when I need a light green color.

This week you will be able to get a glance at all the Subtle colors and see which one is your favorite.

Product of the week is not  a stamp set, or a bundle, but the Subtles 6 by 6 designer paper stack, and the Subtle Collection ink pads. 

Just finished my morning bike ride and ready to start the day.  What will you be doing today?

Tomorrow, I will share a Technique you can create using the new Buffalo Check background stamp.

Till then,
Happy Stamping,
Sushi

Product List

Around The Corner Photopolymer Stamp Set [147464] $16.00	Subtles Designer Series Paper Stack [138437] $22.00	Gold Faceted Gems [144141] $5.00	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982] $8.50
Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121044] $8.50	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] $7.50	So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad [147109] $7.50	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [147113] $7.50