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Showing posts with label Technique classes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Technique classes. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
Technique - Brayering
Again this is from the archives of my old blog.
If you would like to learn this technique please email me and we can arrange a time to suit.
If you would like to learn this technique please email me and we can arrange a time to suit.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
4 C's Technique Class - April 4th 2011
The Technique we'll be learning this month is A Surprise Slider card..so cute and really really easy.
Check my demonstrator website for more info: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/rhondastatham/
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Technique class cards - colouring with blender pens and ink pads
These are the cards we made in class today
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
TECHNIQUE TUESDAY an ABC GUIDE
Welcome ladies,
Over the next few months we are going to go though a number of different techniques..so you can get the most out of your stamping stash..Obviously there are just so many..I couldn't possibly cover them all..and think I could fill a book with just a list of B's...so I'm taking snippets from here and there to add to our tech books.
At the end of each class I will email you the typed abridged instructions so that you can add them beside the display image for your books....When adhering to the black 6x6 sheet please leave a margin at the left hand side and also use the front and back of you sheets.
(please email me at rhondastatham@hotmail.com your email and home addy..(Home address for those in AUS only please...due to postage costs)
So let's get started
Technique 1..Aqua painters and using the SU Watercolour Wonder Crayons
Aqua painter allow us to use an number of colouring tools to give us a watercolouring or washed effect.
Step 1: Supplies
"For Father" Stamp Set...Summer Mini Catalogue - pg 22
Permanent ink...I used Stazon black (main catalogue pg 150)
SU Watercolour Wonder Crayons
Aqua Painter
plus your standard items
2 1/2 x 2 1/2 sq whisper white cardstock {CS}
6x6 black sq CS
Adhesive
(Don't look too closely at the image I used the wrong stamp pad)
If you are yet to use your Aqua painter you will need to prime it. First, unscrew and remove the nib end, next draw some water into the chamber by gently squeezing the chamber, replace nib. Next, gently squeeze the chamber again this time to get water loaded into the nib. you can tell when the nib is full by gently brushing it onto a cloth...Your nib should always be primed with water when in use...if it isn't your watercolour crayons will start to get a little gluggy....
Step 2:
Stamp your image onto your piece of whisper white cardstock {some use watercolour paper, but I find if you don't use excessive water you'll be fine with normal cardstock}
Step 3:
Using you Aqua painter, there are a number of ways you can do this..some suggest you take colour from the base of your crayon, others ask you to take the crayon out of the case and colour your image..I prefer to gently swipe the tip of my crayon...loading my Aqua nib with colour. {I don't use my crayons for anything else}
Step 4:
Now paint your colour on to your stamped image...I like to add colour to shaded areas and then blend the colour out to other areas of my image. If I need a darker shaded area I simply re-colour my nib and blend in where necessary....
Step 5:
Cleaning up to use another colour...simply brush the nib back and forth over a clean-up cloth...gently squeezing to release small amounts of water.
Step 6:
Repeat steps 3-6 until your image is coloured to how you like it and when finished adhere it to your black 6x6 sq of cardstock
Why not make 2. One for your tech book the other to place on a card?
VARIATION: Why not try other medium...use your stamp pads..but remember not to put the nib onto the stamp pad...simply squeeze the middle of your closed stamp pad...ink will transfer onto the inside of your lid...then pick up the ink and start colouring.....you can also use the SU Watercolour pencils and SU Marvelous Markers as well.
Technique 2: Baby Wipe Stamp Pad
This technique will give you the look of a spectrum stamp pad...without the expense of purchasing one.
Step 1: Supplies
Ocean Commotion Summer Mini Catalogue - pg 15
Assorted SU re-inkers
Baby wipe...folded
Disposable plate (I'm using a piece of clear acetate) place your baby wipe onto this.
Whisper white CS
Adhesive
Step 2:
Randomly squeeze droplets of ink onto your baby wipe {not too much as it will spread out as it reaches the moist baby wipe}
Using different colours fill in all the gaps.
Step 3:
Next stamp your image onto your newly made baby wipe stamp pad {it's quite moist and you may get inky fingers....wear gloves or just enjoy the mess}
You can re-use the stamp pad a few times before needing to reink.
Try using different colour combinations to get different colour effects.
Technique 3: Baby Wipe Swipe
Similar to the baby wipe pad.
Step1: Supplies
Summer by the Sea - main catalogue pg:84
Assorted SU re-inkers
Permanent ink...I used Stazon black (main catalogue pg 150)
Baby wipe...folded
Disposable plate {I'm using a piece of clear acetate} to place your baby wipe on to.
Glossy white CS
Adhesive
(Don't look too closely at the image I used the wrong stamp pad)
Step 2:
You could use the baby wipe from the last technique or make another....I'm making a new one.
This time I want you to run small amounts of ink along the baby wipe...in lines and make sure all the lines join up...otherwise you'll get gaps.
Step 3:
And this is where I like using the acetate...pick up the baby wipe and swipe it across your glossy CS.... Now allow it to dry, you could use your heat tool to speed up this process.
Step 4:
Once dry, stamp your image using a permanent ink...Stazon black.
VARIATION...Try swiping the ink across your card, allow to dry and then adhere an image over the top...ie: for this card I used the aqua painter/stamp pad technique...as discussed in tech 1 variation.
NB: I love the colour of her pants...it's Blue Bayou from the in-colour range {and just a reminder the in-colour range will more than likely be leaving our catalogue when the New Idea Book & catalogue comes out in April}
Here's a little added bonus...colouring using your stamp pads and Aqua painter...enjoy
Technique 4: Bleached Out Images
A great way to use household items...to mix up the look of your CS and image
Step 1: Supplies
Versamark stamp pad (clear) - pg: 150
Stamp set 'Embrace Life' from the Aus - Summer Mini Catalogue - pg:19
2 1/2 x 2 1/2 coloured cardstock (your choice)
Embossing powder..clear - pg: 148
Heat gun - pg: 148
Bleach
Aqua painter (to be used for this purpose only) another option is to use a fine watercolour paint brush and small jar. pg: 150
Step 2:
Stamp you image with the Versamark clear stamp pad then on to your CS.
Step 3:
Dump clear embossing powder over your image...dust off... then heat set.
Step 4:
Very gently go over any areas that you would like bleached with either your Aqua painter or paint brush. Different cardstock will give you varying degrees of colour.
NB: Please be careful with the bleach!
Technique 5: Blender Pens
Blender pens give you a more intense colour than if you were using an Aqua painter...they also allow you to use your other tools for more than 1 purpose...Stamp pads now become pens....Chalks can be used as you would if you were colouring with a pencil..and so on...
Step 1: Supplies
'Botanical blooms' Stamp Set...Summer Mini Catalogue - pg 2
Permanent ink...Stazon black (main catalogue pg 150)
Blender pens
Stamp pads
CS
Step 2:
Ink up and stamp image onto CS...allow to dry (will only take a few moments)
Step 3:
Using the technique I showed you at the end of Tech 4...gather some ink into the lid of you stamp pad..then with your blender pen..pick up some of the ink and start colouring your image...
I like to use a different pen for different colour families, but if you
only have one pen..start with a lighter colour first, then move on to darker colours as you go...ensuring you give the nib of your pen a wipe over with a clean dry cloth.
Have fun ladies...and I post the requirements for our next session shortly...so check back soon.
If you have any questions please post a comment and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
Over the next few months we are going to go though a number of different techniques..so you can get the most out of your stamping stash..Obviously there are just so many..I couldn't possibly cover them all..and think I could fill a book with just a list of B's...so I'm taking snippets from here and there to add to our tech books.
At the end of each class I will email you the typed abridged instructions so that you can add them beside the display image for your books....When adhering to the black 6x6 sheet please leave a margin at the left hand side and also use the front and back of you sheets.
(please email me at rhondastatham@hotmail.com your email and home addy..(Home address for those in AUS only please...due to postage costs)
So let's get started
Technique 1..Aqua painters and using the SU Watercolour Wonder Crayons
Aqua painter allow us to use an number of colouring tools to give us a watercolouring or washed effect.
Step 1: Supplies
"For Father" Stamp Set...Summer Mini Catalogue - pg 22Permanent ink...I used Stazon black (main catalogue pg 150)
SU Watercolour Wonder Crayons
Aqua Painter
plus your standard items
2 1/2 x 2 1/2 sq whisper white cardstock {CS}
6x6 black sq CS
Adhesive
(Don't look too closely at the image I used the wrong stamp pad)
If you are yet to use your Aqua painter you will need to prime it. First, unscrew and remove the nib end, next draw some water into the chamber by gently squeezing the chamber, replace nib. Next, gently squeeze the chamber again this time to get water loaded into the nib. you can tell when the nib is full by gently brushing it onto a cloth...Your nib should always be primed with water when in use...if it isn't your watercolour crayons will start to get a little gluggy....
Step 2:
Stamp your image onto your piece of whisper white cardstock {some use watercolour paper, but I find if you don't use excessive water you'll be fine with normal cardstock}
Step 3: Using you Aqua painter, there are a number of ways you can do this..some suggest you take colour from the base of your crayon, others ask you to take the crayon out of the case and colour your image..I prefer to gently swipe the tip of my crayon...loading my Aqua nib with colour. {I don't use my crayons for anything else}
Step 4: Now paint your colour on to your stamped image...I like to add colour to shaded areas and then blend the colour out to other areas of my image. If I need a darker shaded area I simply re-colour my nib and blend in where necessary....
Step 5:Cleaning up to use another colour...simply brush the nib back and forth over a clean-up cloth...gently squeezing to release small amounts of water.
Step 6:
Repeat steps 3-6 until your image is coloured to how you like it and when finished adhere it to your black 6x6 sq of cardstock
Why not make 2. One for your tech book the other to place on a card?
VARIATION: Why not try other medium...use your stamp pads..but remember not to put the nib onto the stamp pad...simply squeeze the middle of your closed stamp pad...ink will transfer onto the inside of your lid...then pick up the ink and start colouring.....you can also use the SU Watercolour pencils and SU Marvelous Markers as well.
Technique 2: Baby Wipe Stamp Pad
This technique will give you the look of a spectrum stamp pad...without the expense of purchasing one.
Step 1: Supplies
Ocean Commotion Summer Mini Catalogue - pg 15
Assorted SU re-inkers
Baby wipe...folded
Disposable plate (I'm using a piece of clear acetate) place your baby wipe onto this.
Whisper white CS
Adhesive
Step 2:Randomly squeeze droplets of ink onto your baby wipe {not too much as it will spread out as it reaches the moist baby wipe}
Using different colours fill in all the gaps.
Step 3:Next stamp your image onto your newly made baby wipe stamp pad {it's quite moist and you may get inky fingers....wear gloves or just enjoy the mess}
You can re-use the stamp pad a few times before needing to reink.
Try using different colour combinations to get different colour effects.Technique 3: Baby Wipe Swipe
Similar to the baby wipe pad.
Step1: SuppliesSummer by the Sea - main catalogue pg:84
Assorted SU re-inkers
Permanent ink...I used Stazon black (main catalogue pg 150)
Baby wipe...folded
Disposable plate {I'm using a piece of clear acetate} to place your baby wipe on to.
Glossy white CS
Adhesive
(Don't look too closely at the image I used the wrong stamp pad)
Step 2:
You could use the baby wipe from the last technique or make another....I'm making a new one.
This time I want you to run small amounts of ink along the baby wipe...in lines and make sure all the lines join up...otherwise you'll get gaps.
Step 3:
And this is where I like using the acetate...pick up the baby wipe and swipe it across your glossy CS.... Now allow it to dry, you could use your heat tool to speed up this process.
Step 4:
Once dry, stamp your image using a permanent ink...Stazon black.
VARIATION...Try swiping the ink across your card, allow to dry and then adhere an image over the top...ie: for this card I used the aqua painter/stamp pad technique...as discussed in tech 1 variation.
NB: I love the colour of her pants...it's Blue Bayou from the in-colour range {and just a reminder the in-colour range will more than likely be leaving our catalogue when the New Idea Book & catalogue comes out in April}
Here's a little added bonus...colouring using your stamp pads and Aqua painter...enjoy
Technique 4: Bleached Out Images
A great way to use household items...to mix up the look of your CS and image
Step 1: SuppliesVersamark stamp pad (clear) - pg: 150
Stamp set 'Embrace Life' from the Aus - Summer Mini Catalogue - pg:19
2 1/2 x 2 1/2 coloured cardstock (your choice)
Embossing powder..clear - pg: 148
Heat gun - pg: 148
Bleach
Aqua painter (to be used for this purpose only) another option is to use a fine watercolour paint brush and small jar. pg: 150
Step 2:
Stamp you image with the Versamark clear stamp pad then on to your CS.
Step 3:
Dump clear embossing powder over your image...dust off... then heat set.
Step 4:Very gently go over any areas that you would like bleached with either your Aqua painter or paint brush. Different cardstock will give you varying degrees of colour.
NB: Please be careful with the bleach!
Technique 5: Blender PensBlender pens give you a more intense colour than if you were using an Aqua painter...they also allow you to use your other tools for more than 1 purpose...Stamp pads now become pens....Chalks can be used as you would if you were colouring with a pencil..and so on...
Step 1: Supplies'Botanical blooms' Stamp Set...Summer Mini Catalogue - pg 2
Permanent ink...Stazon black (main catalogue pg 150)
Blender pens
Stamp pads
CS
Step 2:
Ink up and stamp image onto CS...allow to dry (will only take a few moments)
Step 3:Using the technique I showed you at the end of Tech 4...gather some ink into the lid of you stamp pad..then with your blender pen..pick up some of the ink and start colouring your image...
I like to use a different pen for different colour families, but if you
only have one pen..start with a lighter colour first, then move on to darker colours as you go...ensuring you give the nib of your pen a wipe over with a clean dry cloth.
Have fun ladies...and I post the requirements for our next session shortly...so check back soon.If you have any questions please post a comment and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
TECHNIQUE TUESDAY an ABC GUIDE
Commencing Tuesday 3rd February I am happy to announce the introduction of the Technique Tuesday Club an ABC guide..
Technique Tuesday will run once a fortnight for 6 - 8 months
During each session you will learn 5 different stamping techniques
At the completion of the course you will have a booklet jammed packed full of techniques and ideas..that you can keep handy and draw upon when needed.
Instructions and images will be posted on my blog at 10am on course day, please feel free to complete the tasks at your leisure...but please be sure to let me know how you are going and if you need any other assistance.
Class requirements will be sent out at the end of the previous class...giving you ample time to organise your supplies or order them from me.
At the completion of the Course...and as my gift to you I will send you a participation certificate and I will also forward to you a Technique Tuesday Booklet (AUS ONLY)..so that you can safely store all your techniques for safe keeping. (Display image will be posted soon)
Conditions apply:
Must be signed up at the commencement of the Course on Feb 3rd.
Standard product requirement for each class
Techniques:
Aqua painters
Baby wipe Stamp pad
Baby wipe Swipe
Bleached Out Images
Blender Pens
Product list:
Aqua Painter
Aqua painter
Stamp pad (I'm using SU Basic black as this is a a waterproof dye ink )
SU pens or Watercolour crayons
Stamp (your choice, I will be using 'For Father' from the Aus - Summer Mini Catalogue - pg:22)
2 1/2 x 2 1/2 square Whisper White cardstock
For ordering purposes:
Aqua painters x2: $31.95, Pens: $233.95 Full set of 48 markers or 12 pk $57.95 each, Watercolour Crayons: $38.95 set of 12, 'For Father' Stamp set: $47.95,stamp pad $9.95, Cardstock: $13.50 x 40 A4 sheets...multiple colours or single colour chooses available. Please add 5% shipping charges
Baby Wipe Stamp Pad
SU reinkers (colours of your choice)
Stamp (your choice, I will be using 'Ocean Commotion' from the Aus - Summer Mini Catalogue - pg:15)
Baby Wipes
2 1/2 x 2 1/2 square Whisper White cardstock
For ordering purposes:
Re-inkers $4.95 each, 'Ocean Commotion' stamp set $31.95, Cardstock: $13.50 x 40 A4 sheets...multiple colours or single colour chooses available. Please add 5% shipping charges
Baby Wipe Swipe
SU reinkers (colours of your choice)
Stamp (your choice, I will be using 'Summer by the sea' main catty pg 84)
Stamp pad (I'm using a permanent ink pad..SU Basic brown)
Baby Wipes
2 1/2 x 2 1/2 square Glossy White cardstock
For ordering purposes:
Re-inkers $4.95 each, 'Summer bt the sea' stamp set $54.95, Stamp pad $9.95, Cardstock: $13.50 x 40 A4 sheets...multiple colours or single colour chooses available. Please add 5% shipping charges
Bleached Out Images
Versamark stamp pad (clear)
Stamp (your choice, I will be using 'Embrace Life' from the Aus - Summer Mini Catalogue - pg:19)
2 1/2 x 2 1/2 coloured cadstock (your choice)
Embossing powder..clear
Heat gun or toaster
Bleach
Aqua painter (to be used for this purpose only)
For ordering purposes:
Versamark stamp pad $13.95, 'Embrace life stamp set' $45.95, Embossing powder $8.95, Heat tool $49.95, Aqua painters x2: $31.95 Cardstock: $13.50 x 40 A4 sheets...multiple colours or single colour chooses available. Please add 5% shipping charges
Blender Pens
Blender pens
Stamp (your choice, I used 'Botanical blooms' from the Aus Sale-A-Bration Catalogue pg 2)
Stamp pad for image outline (I'm using a permanent ink pad..SU Basic brown)
Stamp pad for image colouring (your choice)
2 1/2 x 2 1/2 square Whisper White cardstock
For ordering purposes:
Blender pens x3 $18.93, 'Botanical blooms stamp set' FREE with purchases over$100, Stamp pads $9.95 Cardstock: $13.50 x 40 A4 sheets...multiple colours or single colour chooses available. Please add 5% shipping charges
If you require any of the above products please do not hesitate to email me so we can organise delivery prior to course day. (AUS only...sorry, but please feel free to join in).
Warmly
Rhonda
Technique Tuesday will run once a fortnight for 6 - 8 months
During each session you will learn 5 different stamping techniques
At the completion of the course you will have a booklet jammed packed full of techniques and ideas..that you can keep handy and draw upon when needed.
Instructions and images will be posted on my blog at 10am on course day, please feel free to complete the tasks at your leisure...but please be sure to let me know how you are going and if you need any other assistance.
Class requirements will be sent out at the end of the previous class...giving you ample time to organise your supplies or order them from me.
At the completion of the Course...and as my gift to you I will send you a participation certificate and I will also forward to you a Technique Tuesday Booklet (AUS ONLY)..so that you can safely store all your techniques for safe keeping. (Display image will be posted soon)
Conditions apply:
Must be signed up at the commencement of the Course on Feb 3rd.
Standard product requirement for each class
- 6x6 sheet of black cardstock..(needed for each technique)
- Adhesive (I use SU snail adhesive, but you use whatever you have on hand..am happy to order and deliver to you if you need it...$12.95 roller with adhesive/$8.95 refills..Please add 5% shipping charges..again AUS ONLY)
Techniques:
Aqua painters
Baby wipe Stamp pad
Baby wipe Swipe
Bleached Out Images
Blender Pens
Product list:
Aqua Painter
Aqua painter
Stamp pad (I'm using SU Basic black as this is a a waterproof dye ink )
SU pens or Watercolour crayons
Stamp (your choice, I will be using 'For Father' from the Aus - Summer Mini Catalogue - pg:22)
2 1/2 x 2 1/2 square Whisper White cardstock
For ordering purposes:
Aqua painters x2: $31.95, Pens: $233.95 Full set of 48 markers or 12 pk $57.95 each, Watercolour Crayons: $38.95 set of 12, 'For Father' Stamp set: $47.95,stamp pad $9.95, Cardstock: $13.50 x 40 A4 sheets...multiple colours or single colour chooses available. Please add 5% shipping charges
Baby Wipe Stamp Pad
SU reinkers (colours of your choice)
Stamp (your choice, I will be using 'Ocean Commotion' from the Aus - Summer Mini Catalogue - pg:15)
Baby Wipes
2 1/2 x 2 1/2 square Whisper White cardstock
For ordering purposes:
Re-inkers $4.95 each, 'Ocean Commotion' stamp set $31.95, Cardstock: $13.50 x 40 A4 sheets...multiple colours or single colour chooses available. Please add 5% shipping charges
Baby Wipe Swipe
SU reinkers (colours of your choice)
Stamp (your choice, I will be using 'Summer by the sea' main catty pg 84)
Stamp pad (I'm using a permanent ink pad..SU Basic brown)
Baby Wipes
2 1/2 x 2 1/2 square Glossy White cardstock
For ordering purposes:
Re-inkers $4.95 each, 'Summer bt the sea' stamp set $54.95, Stamp pad $9.95, Cardstock: $13.50 x 40 A4 sheets...multiple colours or single colour chooses available. Please add 5% shipping charges
Bleached Out Images
Versamark stamp pad (clear)
Stamp (your choice, I will be using 'Embrace Life' from the Aus - Summer Mini Catalogue - pg:19)
2 1/2 x 2 1/2 coloured cadstock (your choice)
Embossing powder..clear
Heat gun or toaster
Bleach
Aqua painter (to be used for this purpose only)
For ordering purposes:
Versamark stamp pad $13.95, 'Embrace life stamp set' $45.95, Embossing powder $8.95, Heat tool $49.95, Aqua painters x2: $31.95 Cardstock: $13.50 x 40 A4 sheets...multiple colours or single colour chooses available. Please add 5% shipping charges
Blender Pens
Blender pens
Stamp (your choice, I used 'Botanical blooms' from the Aus Sale-A-Bration Catalogue pg 2)
Stamp pad for image outline (I'm using a permanent ink pad..SU Basic brown)
Stamp pad for image colouring (your choice)
2 1/2 x 2 1/2 square Whisper White cardstock
For ordering purposes:
Blender pens x3 $18.93, 'Botanical blooms stamp set' FREE with purchases over$100, Stamp pads $9.95 Cardstock: $13.50 x 40 A4 sheets...multiple colours or single colour chooses available. Please add 5% shipping charges
If you require any of the above products please do not hesitate to email me so we can organise delivery prior to course day. (AUS only...sorry, but please feel free to join in).
Warmly
Rhonda
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