Stamp~A~Faire Farewell

                           

Wow, what a GREAT day!!  Thanks for stopping by~Angie

Watercolor Like a Master

Kay Miller  shows how you can create beautiful watercolor works of art on your cards, with just a few simple stamping supplies and dye inks. 

Fun technique, but I plan to practice doing more of these projects to get better at it.

Supplies~PTI Melon Berry, Summer Sunrise, Ripe Avocado, Flower Favorites.

Thanks for stopping by~Angie

Color Blocking

Color Blocking-- the bold clash of colors and graphic, repetitive images. Lexi Daly shows how to create your own Andy Warhol inspired pop art card using an inside and out double masking technique for the perfect one layer color blocked design. While the soup cans are iconic Warhol, so many images will work for this bold, graphic look. And with all the colors to choose from, the possibilities really are endless!

Supplies~Flower Fusion #2, PTI ink and Distress Ink
Thanks for stopping by~Angie

Pointillism Play

Pointillism is a technique of painting in which small distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image. Heather Nichols explores this idea of  stamping and use a polka dot stamp and other tools to apply color to stamped images in a dot form to color them in. Layering the colored dots together create wonderful blending opportunities that take your stamped images to a new level.

I have to say this is one of my favorite mater's techniques so far!!!! I used a piece of watercolor paper that had a purple splotch on the backside and I love the extra texture and interest it gives my flower.

Supplies~Year of the Flower-Violet- white embossing, Moonshine sequins and Kraft CS.

Thanks for stopping by~Angie

Mastering Drips & Splatters

Mastering Drips & Splatters with Lizzie Jones, inspired by the work of Jackson Pollock. Explore how to create lively, dynamic patterns on our projects. In addition, learn how to use these patterns to draw the eye toward a focal point or sentiment. 

Supplies~Various watercolor paints, Watercolor paper, Orange Zest CS, Keep It Simple die and Enchanted Evening Patterned paper.

Thanks for stopping by~Angie

Masterpiece Inspirations

Join the team as they share projects inspired by one of their favorite master artists, then take that inspiration and create your own projects too! Dig out some of your favorite supplies and adapt them to the inspiration that speaks to you most!

                  

I love the sunflower picture by Van Gogh and wanted my inks to look like oil paints, so I decided to try the new Distress Grit I bought for my next OCC in August. I stamped the sunflowers and then painted on the Distress Grit, let it dry and then stamped again to get ink on my flowers. So very FUN!!

Supplies~Simple Sunflowers, THoltz Distress Grit, Zig Watercolors, Photo Finishers,Pint Jar and Pretty Frame die.

Thanks for stopping by~Angie

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Floral Impressionism

 Floral Impressionism with Melissa Phillips is a technique using white embossing powder combined with ink to create layers that mimic a soft and romantic look, similar to that found in Impressionistic Art. With the combination of water, this technique takes on a very ethereal feel.

Supplies~PTI ink, Vintage Linen, Postal Border, Friendship Jar Flowers, Pint Jar stamp sets, Be Happy Border die, Berry Sweet sentiment and Tremendous Tag.
Thanks for stopping by~Angie

Gilded in Gold

Gold embossed stationery and monograms are so trendy right now! 

 Danielle Flanders shares  a quick, simple way to add gold to your monograms with a product called Liquid Leaf. It goes on thick, dries quickly and leaves a gorgeous shine to your 

Supplies~ Liquid Leaf, Graceful Greetings, Tag Sale #8, Bitty Buttons, felt and metallic thread.

Thanks for stopping by~Angie 

Starry Night

 Starry Night with Amy Sheffer, in this tutorial, she’ll show how to apply a range of colors to create a rich and variegated night sky background.
Making the variegated night sky was a lot of fun but, my tree painting needs a LOT of practice!!

Supplies~Distress Inks, watercolor paper, silver star sequins, picket fence paint, Ranger Black Pitch paint, Wplus9 dies cut.

Thanks for stopping by~Angie

Master Color Recipes

There are so many stunning color combinations that can be found in famous masterpieces from throughout history. 

Using the color recipe cards provided in the “Masters Sketchbook” create a masterpiece to start off this year's SAF.
Blue Flower by Georgia O'Keefe

Supplies~ MIM Color Pop Kit,  Aqua Mist, Lavender Moon, Blueberry Sky, Green Parakeet, Spring Rain and a sentiment for a Tim Holtz stamp set.

Thanks for stopping by~Angie

Friday Night Gallery Reception

 Everyone is encouraged to share a project that they are most proud!

Welcome to the BIG EVENT!!!!  It's finally here Papertrey Ink's annual 

Stamp~A~Faire.

Here is my recent project that I enjoy every time I go into my craft room!

Ever since Betsy made one of these quilted pictures I had wanted to make it. So glad I made my own to enjoy in my craft room. I love that it is both a paper project and a quilting wall hanging.

Thanks for stopping by! Angie