An Easy Card Sketch for Critter Stamps | stART stamping video series | Video 2 of 10

[@debrapeterson3981]

I love absolutely everything you create. EVERYTHING. I can’t think of one card you have EVER made (thousands) that I don’t love. What I DISLIKE is that I then want to own everything … all the stamps, all the inks, all the watercolors! YIKES. You are amazing, Jill. Truly extraordinary.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Awh! Debra! Your words are so kind and made my day! Thank you! :)

[@brendakearns1402]

You are an awesome designer. These cards are precious. I love the bears.

[@PennyBlackInc]

You are too kind- thank YOU!

[@laurievanduyne1358]

Ok I may have a new addiction! I love Penny Black now because of you! ❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

Awh! You are making me smile! Happy stamping! :)

[@elisebb3765]

I prefer that each card is special and not a copy of my last card. This is one thing that I really appreciate about your process! I have found that doing more than one card at a time is very time sensitive, and your videos show that each card can still be unique and special in its own right! Thank you for helping me to see this, Jill! This is the process I'm planning on using for now on! PS I also love how you color your critters and flowers! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks soooo very much, Elise! I appreciate your encouragement so much. Happy stamping! :)

[@tammychernow4129]

You have the best ideas! I love the process and how you avoid design fatigue! Thank you for your creativity and inspiration ♥️

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Tammy!

[@JillianNorwood]

These bears always bring a smile!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Jillian, they do for me, too! :)

[@gigiandrews5327]

I love, love, love these!! ❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Gigi! So much!

[@whimsicalexpressions]

LOVE these process videos, thank you, Jill!!!❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so very much!

[@sandyvillanueva4679]

Thank you Jill! I love these little critters! I love to water color! And I love your good ideas for doing little bit every night to create cards on the weekend! That works great for me as I work (now) a full time job. Thank you, I can't wait to pull out my stuff again. Of course I had to get a few of those adorable bear stamps! 😊💕

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Sandy! Wishing you a bear-y happy weekend of creating! :)

[@sharonpott4253]

That’s a great way to creat thanks ❤xxx

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Sharon!

[@SueD.]

Adorable bear cards. I like the sketch you used and all of the assembly tips.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Sue!

[@lindalanges7058]

loving this series! thanks for all the ideas Jill!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Linda!

[@megs1768]

This bear is ADORABLE! I LOVE him!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Meghan! I love these bears, too!

[@annihilator45]

All of your cards are adorable! I love all of the Penny Black stamps 🩷🩷🩷😊

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Kathleen!

[@sarah-attagirlarts5948]

Thanks Jill, this series is so useful. It’s easy to not use what you already have, but this is brilliant to get out those old stamps and use in a new way. Thank you.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks for your encouragement, Sarah! :)

[@caronjackson386]

I just love watching your making process, it’s very inspiring. I really enjoy watching you paint and could happily watch you paint each card not just one! Thank you x

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Caron!

[@barbaradunlop6444]

Love it!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Barb! :)

[@sherylbishop8153]

I loved watching you paint the little bear! I learned so much about coloring. Your idea about batch card making really inspired me and I am gathering ideas and supplies for my own session. Thank you for sharing.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Yay! Wishing you a happy session! :)

[@liavandenberg6674]

Beauties. Thank you so much.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Lia!

[@jo-annstoneham1813]

Love everything about these cards. Your skill at watercolouring is amazing. TFS your creativity with us. 🇨🇦

[@Kazzandshazz]

So gorgeous I love them all, thank you

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Karen!

[@kakylong2]

Great tips. Beautiful cards & would make a sweet gift set to give to a friend.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you!

[@bevc8306]

Love this video, thank you so much for your fantastic tips. ❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Bev!

[@MeMawMan]

I so enjoy watching your videos, & appreciate this series of simple stamping & coloring. Now I want to see if I can watercolor like you 😋

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Donna!

[@janelmore6677]

Thank you for this series; it's just what I need to kick start me. You are right-sometimes less decisions during the fun part works best!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Jan!

[@mpbailey18]

Great little water coloring tutorial for a teddy bear!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Marilyn! Those teddies are so fun to paint!

[@debrabartz3188]

Wow. Those turned out adorable!!!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Debra!

[@annmarieruda8166]

So so cute. I love the idea of the half circle on the edge also I like your ideas for using older stamps as backgrounds. Thank you Jill for sharing your talents with us..

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Ann Marie! :)

[@patticallihan8515]

Jill you were my first designer I watched many years ago that got me started. I love watching you. Your voice is so relaxing to listen too and learn from. I love all your creations they are beautiful as always.💖🧸💖🧸

[@PennyBlackInc]

Awh! Patti, what a sweet comment! Thank you so much!

[@mzp6620]

Super cute, I really love that circle die set. tfs

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you! I find it so handy!

[@JanetRibet]

Just delightful. Love the sketch and that you create a little background for each focal point.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Janet!

[@springer97215]

Such a great tutorial, Jill! Your cards are so sweet & your are an excellent teacher❣️

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you so much, Karen!

[@jerryclark7872]

Adorable cards! Thanks for sharing your tips!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Jerry!

[@marykennedy3397]

I love this series Jill! I’ve learned so much from watching you over the years…you explain your whole process so well! And always beautiful results….thank you!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so very much, Mary!

[@debbiebaker7613]

Absolutely beautiful cards!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thank you, Debbie!

[@pattigundrum4589]

Love this series and seeing the process you use to create beautiful cards. I am trying to implement this process in my card making now. You make watercoloring look easy 😊

[@jillianavery82]

Thanks, Patti! Happy stamping!

[@anniegotakindlee]

Love this layout and love you finishing touches!

[@alisonmartin6101]

I love your creative process. Using envelopes makes so much sense and the "unfancyness" is brilliant. ❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

Heehee! Glad you don't mind the "unfancyness". :)

[@Kateseyes]

I love these cards, you did such a beautiful job painting them. I get stuck sometimes on what I’m going to create, I love the idea of how you organized your whole project. I’m going to give this a try.😊 I also like the fussy cutting with no boarder around them. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

Awesome! Thanks so much, Kate!

[@kayeregattieri8286]

Gorgeous cards

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Kaye!

[@deborahmoseley8064]

Love this idea! Thanks for the great organizational tips! 🎉

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Deborah!

[@bonniearcher4505]

I just love these cards they are so cute sweet and cool!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Bonnie!

[@laurieshelton387]

Adorable!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Laurie!

[@kimcreate1]

Enjoying your series, great cards, definetly inspiring! Going to go thru my stash and see what I've got to make similar cards.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Kim! Have fun! :)

[@normabears1927]

I just subscribed this morning and am catching up on your latest videos. I love how you explain everything and make it seem like everyone can do this. Love all your cards. So adorable!

[@jillianavery82]

Thanks for subscribing, Norma! Glad to have you here with us!

[@arlenewaddell]

I love this series and how you’ve laid out each step for an achievable and beautiful result! Thanks again for all your tips.

[@PennyBlackInc]

That means so much- thank you!

[@barbaralassiter259]

Love this sketch and your cute cards. Your prep work is awesome for creating these cards and makes so much sense as a creative tool! Thanks for the ideas!❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Barbara!

[@ednam7]

Love each of these views of cards and like the way you used part of the circle and the background. Great job. I got got a bear set yesterday and will try this technique. Thanks.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Edna! Have fun with your bears! :)

[@TheresaJollyLee]

What great cards! I love all the little critter stamps, and have several, but I do sometimes struggle with how to use them. This is a perfect sketch - can’t wait to give it a try. Thanks for sharing!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks- have fun! :)

[@findlayhunter4934]

yes, Yes, YES!!!!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Findlay!

[@michelea9142]

Thanks for inspiring me to try water coloring. I love these stamps. I try to get everything together before starting a batch of cards but always get stuck on the sentiments...LOL.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Michele! I hope you enjoy watercoloring!

[@theolachapman6126]

Your work is amazing you make it look so easy thank you sharing your idea’s and inspiration THEOLA

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Theola!

[@patbelletto6038]

I enjoy these videos and find them helpful. They would be more helpful if I could see the whole finished card. do you put your colored critter with the die cut on another paper too or is this the finished card? I need lots of help, thanks.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks for watching, Pat. All of the finished cards are shown at the end of the video. The panels I work on during the video are standard A2 size and then are adhered to a plain white A2 cardbase once complete. Happy stamping!

[@summerrobertson3595]

Thank you for sharing your process. I looked through your supply list but could not see the glue you used. I’m always nervous about the paper buckling.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Summer! For liquid adhesive I typically use small amounts of Tombow Mono Liquid Adhesive and don't have any issues with buckling. Happy stamping!

[@lorrainey2004]

I would love if you could let us see your water color process included in the camera frame. I know you are picking up paint and dabbing off but I would love to see the process. My painting doesn't look like yours and I'm wondering what I'm doing wrong.

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much for the input- I will try and incorporate that into my next video series. :)

[@rhondabauer1391]

I LOVE the floating bear with the balloons! Did you fussy cut that and then glue it on the card?

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Rhonda! Yes, I fussy cut it and then glued it on the card. I did not fussy cut between the balloons, though, just around the outer ones. :)

[@JonnaTho]

so cute. fun design. Are both of panels cut out of water color paper?

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks for your comment- yes, they are both cut from watercolor paper.

[@kristinelouisag]

Hi Jill! Thank you for this very inspiring video. It’s so helpful. I do have a question. Do you also use watercolor paper for the backgrounds that you watercolor and stamp? I’m assuming if I did ink blending with a brush or foam tool I could use regular cardstock. I so want to use your sketch. Thank you!

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Kristine! Yes, I used watercolor paper for the background but you can definitely use regular cardstock if you plan to do ink blending with a brush or foam tool. I do that often, too. :) Happy stamping!

[@carrieclark636]

I am new to watercoloring. I have never used watercolors in a tube. Do you thin the medium out with water before bringing it to your image?

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Carrie! If they have hardened in the palette, then I add some water with my brush to activate them and get the "juicy" again. If they are right out of the tube, I use the water in my brush to dillute it down a bit. When I first started, I found the Sakura Koi Field Sketch Box super great to learn with. The watercolors are dry in the palette and you just add the water from your brush to activate the paint and start painting. Hope this helps!

[@marysquire6630]

thank you so much You are so so talented. What are the blue items you use to anchor your card when stamping ?

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Mary! Those are the magnets that come with the MISTI stamp positioning tool. I covered mine with blue painter's tape with a little excess hanging off the side so they are easier to grab. :)

[@marysquire6630]

@@PennyBlackInc thank you so much !!!!!

[@theolachapman6126]

I really like this method paints look really great what kind of brush are you using . stamps are adorable thank you for sharing your process THEOLA

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks for your encouragement! I am using a Silver Black Velvet Paintbrush (Round #8). :)

[@Cegopopa]

Hi Jill. Love ur cards…truly beautiful…but so love also that u addressing how to make it all easier (decisionmaking). I c u used Memento ink even tho u coloured with watercolours …Memento is waterproof?

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks, Celina! I find that the lighter colors of Memento Ink, like the one used here, doesn't bleed or blend too badly. But if I was going to stamp in black and then paint with watercolors, I would use Ranger Archival or Versafine inks. Happy stamping!

[@Cegopopa]

@@PennyBlackInc thank u for explaining

[@carlapage7957]

Hi Jill! I appreciate so much your tips to avoid decision fatigue. Once again i have those stamps you used 😂,did you used the actual Arteza watercolors or their watercolor gouache? I looks a bit chalky like the gouache(pretty though), but maybe I'm wrong? P.S: I have my dedicated box to add my selection of stamps,cards and dies for my next project. If i want to share with you where should i send you what i made? Thank you❤

[@PennyBlackInc]

Thanks so much, Carla! I'd love to see what you've made- you can send to [e-mail] and ask them to forward my way. These were done with the Arteza watercolors. Happy creating!

[@cindihall1466]

You hold your brushes, pencils, really strange. I tried to do it and can't figure it out! Love your work though.