My Favorite Coloring Tools When Making Greeting Cards? Here's My Top 3...

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There are 3 more coloring tools I use a LOT when paper crafting in addition to the alcohol and water-based markers I discussed in past videos. I love to color with watercolor pencils, water brushes (Stampin' Up! calls them Water Painters), and blender pens.
Each of these coloring tools gives a unique look and I'll show you comparisons and samples so you can see the difference.
These coloring tools are affordable options and fun to try with different techniques too!
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⏱ Timestamp
0:00 Intro
0:40 Top Coloring Tools
1:01Water Brushes/Water Painters & Blender Pens/Blender Marker
2:35 Supplies you need
3:42 3 Rules when watercoloring
4:27 Watercolor pencil assortments
10:00 how to color with watercolor pencils
13:15 combine pencil colors
15:07 water brushes- 3 sizes of brushes
17:03 how to color with water brushes
19:57 watercolor pencil tip
23:23 blender pen
26:55 compare watercolor brush vs. blender pen
28:45 other coloring tools, alcohol markers & dye based markers refer to previous videos in series
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[@brendab4389]

Really enjoyed all of your tips for using the watercolor pencils, water painters and blender pens. Thanks for sharing these techniques with us.

[@leighannlarson2611]

Hi looking forward to tonight.

[@brandyscards]

Thank you Leigh Ann for joining me!! I so appreciate it!!

[@beverlysheffer3612]

Thank you Brandy for this video.

[@brandyscards]

Any time!

[@albertawilliams578]

Thank you for doing these videos for beginning. 😊😊

[@brandyscards]

It's my pleasure! I hope this was helpful to you!

[@anaraposo522]

This video was very informative, thank you for sharing.

[@brandyscards]

I'm so glad you could watch!

[@melissadarty]

Love the blender pen and water color pencils!

[@irismartens4244]

Thanks for sharing this awesome ideas

[@brandyscards]

You are so welcome!

[@wendywoodhouse8533]

Such great ideas thank you Brandy xxx

[@brandyscards]

Thank you Wendy!! Hugs, Brandy

[@doughtyrose]

Thank you Brandy, I see water pencils in my future.

[@sandraboyers8444]

Yes you are superb I thank you for so many reasons, Brandy.

[@jennmcsun8365]

I really enjoyed and learning a new technique ! Thank you

[@margecholometes7500]

Good job!

[@sharonwolfe1028]

Thank you Brandy for all of your videos. So helpful. I hope Stampinup comes out with a new set of pencils with other colors. I have both sets and love using them and would enjoy new colors 😉

[@susan710734]

Hi Brandy. I didn’t get home in time to see the live broadcast of your video because I was working but it was very informative and I plan on trying the techniques that you showed tonight. Thanks again. 😊🤗🥰

[@allexgirl]

Such Talent! I Love watching you!

[@wendywoodhouse8533]

Love your ideas Brandy thank you xx

[@sherylefagan5132]

Thank you for sharing that video that was so helpful….

[@clisagem]

Thank you so much, Brandy! I haven’t used my SU watercolor pencils in ages! I will definitely get them back out and start using them today!

[@janicebutler2736]

I never thought about blending the watercolor pencils to make other colors. Thanks for your instructions on how to use the watercolor pencils. A whole new world has been opened for me.

[@brandyscards]

Yay!! This makes me so happy. The Watercolor Pencils are affordable, they travel well and are easy to use. I hope you give them a try!!!

[@loletagrastley404]

Hello Brandy So good to see you this evening. Love the colors of the bird!💕💕💕

[@brandyscards]

Love You Bunches Loleta!!! I hope you are doing well and enjoying the milder weather. Sending Big Hugs!!

[@debrarogers6729]

Hi Brandy, catching replay🦋

[@annmarielightner5100]

Thank you so much for these videos. Starting with the basics has been very helpful to me. Another great video!

[@brandyscards]

I'm so glad these videos are helping!

[@deeterra6339]

Thank you Brandy you are very good at explaining the attributes of the various color mediums, good job I learned a couple of new things. Please tell Amanda hello for me.

[@brandyscards]

I'm so glad this was helpful! Yes, I will definitely tell Amanda hello from you!!

[@ethelrobinson6236]

Hi Brandy I'm watching the replay, I haven't used my pencils yet but am looking forward to working with them, your class helped me very much thanks hope to make the next live class, see you soon.Thank You.

[@marshalong1614]

Your videos are so helpful

[@brandyscards]

Hi Marsha, You can not refill a Blender Pen or a Stampin Blend. The only marker you can refill is a Stampin Write Marker. Hope that helps

[@marshalong1614]

@@brandyscards thank you I guess I was confused as always

[@kerryconlan9870]

Thank you so much for doing this video! I’ve never tried the pencils before, but I’m going to order them! They’re gorgeous, and I love how you’re showing how to use them! I really appreciate your tutorials!

[@bettybethke8094]

I haven't used my water color pencils in awhile. Thanks for all the tips and ideas, mine are coming out of the drawer!

[@brandyscards]

Yay!!! This makes me smile so much 🙂

[@Bttrflyfan23]

This was sooo enlightening!!! Thank-you for doing these videos, they are sooo helpful. 😊

[@ruthwerbecki7823]

Another very interesting video. I have the pencils, and the bird stamp. I will definitely be trying this method. Thank you so much for these beginner videos.

[@susancrump2304]

Love the class. Can you clean your blender pen on the shimmy? Can you blend two colors together using the blender pen? Is it best to use a pencil sharpener like you would use in school or an electric one to sharpen your pencils..

[@brandyscards]

So glad you enjoyed this, Susan! I believe you could clean the blender pen on the shammy. Blending 2 colors with the blender pen might be tricky--it would depend on what colors you wanted to blend--the blender pen may pick up one color and rather than 'blend' it might bleed over too much into another color. It would be better to use watercolor pencils to layer your 2 colors and then use the blender pen over that. You can use whatever pencil sharpener you have on hand and prefer!

[@kathleenhintze1108]

Thank you Brandy, I love your videos they are so helpful and they get me excited to make card I have the water color pencils now I know how to use them the right way.. Love these helpful videos..

[@petubarrientos436]

Que belleza!!! gracias Brandy 👍♥️🙏🏻

[@brendahightower2793]

Thank you Brandy for another good informative tutorial. I have tried the pencils and I kind of like using them ..TYFS!!! Be blessed!!!

[@donnaburke5509]

Hi Brandy!

[@marlahamel2911]

Question: Besides the catalog, is there a color chart available that is more portable? Single sheet or perhaps color chips to make easier decisions on that perfect base card & mat color?

[@marshalong1614]

I didn't know they were water colored pencils

[@robinlindgren4953]

Can you use an aqua painter after the blender pen to get the wash look?

[@brandyscards]

You could try that--if your colors are light or pastels the aqua painter may 'wash it out' too much. Honestly, just try it and see if you like the look--it's just a little paper and color to test it out and see if you like it!