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Posted by on Oct 20, 2015 in One Big Meaning, Remarkable You, Watercolor | 2 comments

Some stamps are just meant to go together…. Like Peanut Butter and Jelly, Ham and Swiss cheese, red and white, Ross and Rachel, Ink and Paper…This is how I feel about Remarkable You paired with One Big Meaning. It just how it should be…Kismet…. destined to be great together!

 

Remarkably You 15% off now through October 23rd

Remarkably You
15% off now through October 23rd

Everything about the Stamp Set One Big Meaning makes me smile.  I love the fonts, combination of sizes, and the wording on all the different stamps in this set!

One Big Meaning 15% off right now!

One Big Meaning
15% off right now!

 

The bold sentiment complement the sketched flowers perfectly.  So, recently when had the occasion to make a thank you card for a fellow Stampin’ Up! demonstrator I went for this destined pair to do all the magic for me.

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This was such a fun card to make.  I stamped the image using the new Archival Basic Black ink on Acrylic Paper. Then with a Aqua Painter and Watercolor Graphite by ArtGraf I painted the flower

Purchase from DickBlick

Purchase from DickBlick

After letting the image dry, I decided to use a spray fixative because the graphite was still smudging a bit…Something like Krylon UV Archival.  I hate the way this smell so I always do this outside!

I had to practice for a few days to really get the look I wanted from the watercolor Graphite.  I had seen a friend (yes, Understand Blue…Have you not checked her out yet…you so should) use the product and know it was something worth trying…though my first attempts were complete failures….I kept at it…changed papers and had much better success….Here are some of my second attempts at testing the Watercolor GraphiteIMAG2295

It is always good to test “play around” with a new medium so that you know how it reacts with water or how it lays on different papers.

The card base is watercolor paper that is cut to be 5 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 inches. Then scored at 4 1/4 inches using the Simply Scored.  Then using the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig  added the sentiment…”you are to kind Thank You”

Back the image with Basic Black card stock and add to the card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals

The New Weekly Deals are out! Be sure to check them out :>

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And remember that Stamps are on sale now!!! 15% off

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Here is the supply list: Remember you will need Watercolor Graphite by ArtGraf , Watercolor Paper, and Acrylic Paper (though you can just use Watercolor Paper, But, just Acrylic Paper will not work because it will be to thick to make your card base)

Thank You for stopping by Westside Paper Creations!  You guys are so wonderful…I am looking forward to meeting back here with you again soon! If you have any questions about Stampin’ Up! or Stamping in general feel free to contact me via email  or just leave a comment below!  I would love to here from you :>

Jennifer

Jolly Christmas and 15%off Stamps

Posted by on Oct 19, 2015 in Jolly Christmas, Season of Cheer Designer Series Paper | 1 comment

Stampin’ Up! is having a Amazing promotion. They are offering 15% off all stamps!  What a perfect time to pick up that stamp set you have been eyeing!  Or what a great time to pick up a little Christmas gift for friends who like to create.  Now you know they will love a new stamp set!!!!!

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Now just because I love you guys I decided to add a little something to the pot!  I am offering a class discount to anyone who places at least a $30 order.

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The next two Card classes are November 17th and November 21st.  The stamp set we will be using during the November 21st class is Jolly Christmas.  Now you know that I have truly enjoyed this stamp set.  And today I have another great card for you that  features Jolly Christmas.

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I just love everything about this stamp set.  The Have yourself a Holly Jolly Christmas is such a fun and blod sentiment! And it pairs so well with the Season of Cheer paper

So get signed up for the November classes and take advantage of Stampin’ Up!  15% off stamps….And if you have any questions feel free to contact me via email!

Thank You for stopping by Westside Paper Creations today!!!!

 

Jennifer