Stampin' Up! This Little Piggy - stepped up
Hello, despite the heat (again) today we had so much fun creating these cute piggy cards.
We used a simple watercolour wash technique to create a background. It is such a simple way to create a unique piece every single time.
All you need to remember is dampen the watercolour card with plain water before you start to add colour. If you like, you can use a scrunched up piece of tissue to create some clouds. If you look closely at the photo below, above the white cloud and slight to the left, you can just about see a lighter shade of sky where I removed some of the ink.
I knew as soon as I saw this stamp set that I had to use this little piggy; I regularly experienced the phenomenon of pigs flying past the windows in several previous jobs! The sentiment we used is very motivational I think and would be suitable for many occasions, not least when a young lady is celebrating her exam results! I need at least three such cards this Summer!
We used a simple technique to stamp our piggy with the Stampin' Write Marker Pens (Pool Party and Flirty Flamingo). Colouring the image with the two pens is less harsh than stamping the outline in black (or grey) ink.
We used the Aqua Painters to add some colour and then a final touch of Wink of Stella for a bit of added sparkle on the wings! When doing this technique, you need to be careful not to brush over the outlines too much as they will disappear. If you do this you can use the fine tip of the Stampin' Write Marker to add the detail again so all is not lost!
This little piggy had a touch of sunburn ...
Here is the completed card.
Thanks to everyone who joined me for a crafty coffee this week and braving the heat. Next week, at the request of Karen who will be joining us for the last time, we will be using a new bundle that is a particular favourite of mine - Oh So Eclectic.
Thank you so much for looking at my Blog today, if you don't have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator I would love to be yours! If you don't have a copy of the brand new catalogue and you would like one, please let me know and I will send one to you asap.
If you need to order any supplies, simply use my “shop with me” button or click on the catalogue links on the right. Alternatively, contact me and I would be happy to place an order for you.
Details of products I used for this project and the Hostess Code for June can be found below.
Happy Crafting!
Susan xx
To find out more about the extra Stampin' Rewards available in June, check out my earlier post here or message me for details.
Would you like to receive a FREE gift from me? All orders placed directly with me or online receive a handmade card from me as a thank you but did you know that all orders over £20 (excluding postage) will receive a gift from me too? If you use the current Hostess Code: UTWSSV9M I will pop something in with your order or post directly to you, (please remember to allow me to access your contact details otherwise I won't be able to contact you).
For orders over £150 please do not use the Hostess Code to ensure that you receive the benefits.
We used a simple watercolour wash technique to create a background. It is such a simple way to create a unique piece every single time.
All you need to remember is dampen the watercolour card with plain water before you start to add colour. If you like, you can use a scrunched up piece of tissue to create some clouds. If you look closely at the photo below, above the white cloud and slight to the left, you can just about see a lighter shade of sky where I removed some of the ink.
I knew as soon as I saw this stamp set that I had to use this little piggy; I regularly experienced the phenomenon of pigs flying past the windows in several previous jobs! The sentiment we used is very motivational I think and would be suitable for many occasions, not least when a young lady is celebrating her exam results! I need at least three such cards this Summer!
We used a simple technique to stamp our piggy with the Stampin' Write Marker Pens (Pool Party and Flirty Flamingo). Colouring the image with the two pens is less harsh than stamping the outline in black (or grey) ink.
We used the Aqua Painters to add some colour and then a final touch of Wink of Stella for a bit of added sparkle on the wings! When doing this technique, you need to be careful not to brush over the outlines too much as they will disappear. If you do this you can use the fine tip of the Stampin' Write Marker to add the detail again so all is not lost!
This little piggy had a touch of sunburn ...
Here is the completed card.
Thanks to everyone who joined me for a crafty coffee this week and braving the heat. Next week, at the request of Karen who will be joining us for the last time, we will be using a new bundle that is a particular favourite of mine - Oh So Eclectic.
Thank you so much for looking at my Blog today, if you don't have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator I would love to be yours! If you don't have a copy of the brand new catalogue and you would like one, please let me know and I will send one to you asap.
If you need to order any supplies, simply use my “shop with me” button or click on the catalogue links on the right. Alternatively, contact me and I would be happy to place an order for you.
Details of products I used for this project and the Hostess Code for June can be found below.
Happy Crafting!
Susan xx
To find out more about the extra Stampin' Rewards available in June, check out my earlier post here or message me for details.
Would you like to receive a FREE gift from me? All orders placed directly with me or online receive a handmade card from me as a thank you but did you know that all orders over £20 (excluding postage) will receive a gift from me too? If you use the current Hostess Code: UTWSSV9M I will pop something in with your order or post directly to you, (please remember to allow me to access your contact details otherwise I won't be able to contact you).
For orders over £150 please do not use the Hostess Code to ensure that you receive the benefits.
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