Stamping Fun with Watercolor Crayons and OLD Embellishments!

[@zenlinc2092]

Shy follower here. Absolutly love the "ink" smooshing technique. Makes tons of fun natural patterns. Did it with watercolors not that long ago and threw in some metallic colors, too! Turned out great. If you use most water based mediums, you can pretty much do it with anything. Haven't tried it with acrylics yet but that might be a fun mess! Keep up the great videos and spreadimg crafty goodness. Can't wait to see what you do next!

[@dianemurray8379]

this is so much fun. I drug out all my tiny flower pot and flowers and leaf stamps, and just followed along, with gelotos. Thanks so much for sharing the fun of playing with our stuff we have around. The backgrounds are awesome!

[@1stLucySchmidt]

I think this is one of my favorite videos--and I've watched them all, I think. I love to just sit and play with what I have, mixing mediums, companies, images, etc. Your tips along the way have added a great deal to my limited artistic knowledge--ha! The smaller images from RST are so versatile and just so darned cute. I, too, love eyelets and have a stash that never seems to diminish.

[@JudyShea]

Those are the sweetest and I love how the little flower arrangement just came to be. Thank you.

[@vickicervantes1817]

I love how you embossed the leaves on the cards, it adds such cute, soothing, personality to each of the cards

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I am sorry for your loss. I think you are right, your mom would want to to do things that bring you joy!

[@minkizizi4487]

I think this technique is brilliant for painting the background . Thank you for the very great video Lindsay

[@christigulledge7061]

I love that you encourage us to PLAY with our stuff! I always end up with the best projects when I take this advice. I used up a whole package of old photo paper making backgrounds with your faux fresco technique. I agree RST is the best! Thanks 👏🏼🎨🖌🖍😍

[@Kathy-ju1hy]

YOU informed me of Pegstamps.com and Im here to tell you I appreciate it! Donnie and Rebecca are just soo durned nice and on the ball ! I thank you for that Lindsay! You have been very busy this summer and we appreciate your talent! thanks so much !!

[@LilCraftyNook]

Kathy Me too!! I agree so much! They are great people!!

[@teresamorgan4529]

Cute, cute cards! I so enjoy your frugality! Thanks so much for being you!

[@LilCraftyNook]

Just beautiful!! Thank you so much for the advice to give ourselves permission to PLAY when we create! I find myself needing to be perfect...which dies nothing to help de-stress, which is what creating is supposed to do!! Thanks so much again for sharing your expertise and humor!!

[@LilCraftyNook]

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[@amymclaughlin1201]

Nice, I've been drooling over that Watercolor Garden set. I may have to succumb. Love the background!!! I love DIY backgrounds. To quote you, " It's not a smudge, it's an opportunity for embellishment." I think it would be interesting to see, side by side, items stamped with the different watercolor media you mention - crayons, pencils, paint, markers, ink, etc. Same stamp, same color. Then one might know where one might wish to spend ones cash. If one has cash left after buying peg stamps. Lol. I'm going to label my sets, I like to mix it up, but I also like to know their roots. I find that mine play well with stamps from other co too.

[@terrilea5146]

I love the look after you embossed and reinked the cards!!! I never thought to do that. And thanks for the eyelet reminder!! Thank you for sharing and your time :)

[@sharonfrench1087]

Peg stamps rock. Great tip to take them out of the packages they come in and store so designs show. I know when I do that I'll use them more. Great stamps, friendly and helpful people to deal with, quick ordering/receiving products. Thank you for demonstrating them. I got watercolor crayons and have been hesitant to use them but you de-mystified them

[@BNHAalltheway]

Love these beautiful cards but all Your cards are beautiful thank You for all the things You show us and teach us

[@judybeaver8089]

I love, love, love peg stamps! And you are my favorite crafter!

[@kimberlywalker280]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, these techniques...exactly what I needed to make a birthday card.😃😃😃 Thank you.

[@ashphoenix5447]

These cards are gorgeous Lindsay & I really love the watercolor look with the peg stamps. I liked the backgrounds before you embossed & inked them but they are WOW now. Thanks so much. I really enjoy buying from Rubber Stamp Tapestry. They are nice & I like supporting small businesses. I wish I had seen this a few days ago as I want to support you too. I just made an order when they had a free shipping coupon but they probably wouldn't let me combine coupons. I wish I had more disposable income so I could support all the artists I love on YT. Well at least I always watch the ads before your videos Lindsay. It's the least I can do. Thank you.

[@deborahanne9793]

Lindsay, So you put the peg stamps together that are all flowers, all leaves, all animals, etc. Thank you

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I have them all in a box with the pictures facing up. I try and keep christmas together, and nautical together but all the nature is mingled together. I like seeing them all together because it gives me new ideas.

[@anitaholmes6824]

Love your cards and the technique....the color choices are great and I love the patina on the posts! TFS

[@kathyklersy4574]

I find I never use my watercolor crayons anymore, so I will definitely be trying this to bring them back into the spotlight -thanks for the inspiration!!!

[@lindagiles1911]

Lindsay, the cards are so pretty. Thank you for showing us the process for making these and sharing tips along the way. The stamp set, lots of pots is on my wish list and l have confirmed that the company ships to Australia. I have some other smallish stamps so l will try this with my gelatos.

[@Cards4Cancer]

Thank you so much Lindsay, you are such an inspiration. I received my first order from pegstamps last week, and I have loved playing with them. I saw some watercolor videos by AI, but the stamps were astronomical, it was so welcome to find another source. I trimmed my stamps like you showed us, and went crazy. I just want you to know you are greatly appreciated.

[@lisamiller8174]

I have bought my AI stamps from Joann's using their 40% of sales, plus there is sometimes an additional 20% off.Love RST. They are so friendly when you see them in their booth at the shows.

[@Cards4Cancer]

Lisa Miller Thank you for the info. I am bed bound 99.5% of the time, so shopping is hard. I greatly appreciate you sharing your money saving tip along. 😍

[@ashphoenix5447]

Karla-I'm bed bound most of the time also & I got into art as a way to help both with the boredom & to help have a connection with others. I so understand how hard it is to shop & how difficult is it to stretch a small art budget. I am so thankful that if I had to be sick & bed bound that it is now with access to the internet & YT & wonderful artists doing live streams so I can connect in real time with others. Hugs dear. You are not alone.

[@ElizabethKilbride]

What watercolor crayons were you using in this video? They look interesting.

[@elizabethtanti7884]

Lindsay this is one of my favourite videos. I love these techniques and am going to try them ASAP! I'm sold on peg stamps they are so versatile. Thank you!

[@kimberlywalker1015]

I love those.....I'm in agreement with you...out of ALL THE TOOLS I've ever bought(which is a bunch)....I gave away 1....and 2 to the thrift store...as well as misc paper and ect that I didn't need anymore....BUT MY TOOLS....I LOVE MY TOOLS....I still have all my foam stamps that I bought...hey these might be fun for the gelli plate...or my grandkids...when they get old enough...we'll craft together....Thanks again for a delightful video.

[@paulage1art]

I, too, have that tag curler sitting in the same drawer as the day I bought it and have never used the tags. I remember buying it with a 50% off coupon when there wasn't a lot of new stuff on the market at the time. I also scooped up a bunch of the tags when they later went on clearance. I just took them out and they really are kind of cute and I could alter them by gluing something on the front or applying embossing powder or any number of ways to add interest. I found this in the same drawer with the hang tag applier and tags in different lengths and colors, also, never used! Thanks for the reminder to "use what you have" or "shop your stash!" Paula in Florida

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+paulage1art oh the hang tags! I have used them to reattach tags my kids took of clothes before trying them on so I could return things that did not fit. Remember the fancy price gun from around the block? That went in the first clean out. Man, we were desperate back then lol!

[@paulage1art]

I'm still holding onto my paddle punches by Sizzix to hammer the punch into the middle of a page - have a drawer full of them. Hope to use them when I get back into scrapbooking - have been doing mixed media, cardmaking, and art journaling.

[@ccriscat]

Stamps by Judith has a ton of peg stamps in 2 sizes

[@abbyrivers9971]

Is that US only or sold international?

[@lindadechow2212]

This is a great idea, and I love the very random way the edges turn out. Thanks, Lindsay, this is fun! I was curious about those crayons, I don't think I will buy them now as i have plenty of water colors but I wanted to see what they are; however I was not able to find them by searching on the cheap joe's siite. Can you identify where they are located? Thanks.

[@gloriawarrick6434]

I love this technique. It's so pretty! But, you're also very talented, too.

[@j.c.7555]

Lindsey.... I love all your techniques for your stamping! They all look so cute and fun to do! Thank you! Can't wait to try this... I have a few peg stamps (not many ) so I suppose I need to visit the website... oh no! ...however, I am more careful on what I purchase thanks to your method. 🙂

[@ashphoenix5447]

J. C. I have bought from RST a couple of times because of Lindsay. One thing I noticed is that the individual stamps cost the same whether you buy them in the sets or not. AT least they did before the $ increase. I haven't checked since. So I buy all my stamps individually & mix & match as I like. I only buy the sets if I like everything in the set. Just an FYI.

[@katherinehaught7950]

Thanks for reminding me of eyelets. I have millions of them & now l'm excited to pull them out & use them. They do add a lot to a card. Hugs🤗👍👌👏

[@susanrn1188]

Great Ideas! I love this stamp company...cheap shipping, love the peg stamps and I have tons of Judith sticks and stubbies. These are a great addition. Use the coupons! I too am frugal,nothing wrong with that. Use your stash.

[@Myautisticbrain2024]

What a great way to use watercolor crayons! Stamps and crayons, who’da thunk?

[@abbyrivers9971]

Water solluble ook crayon s Will work as well

[@pjmartin6690]

can you use acrylic paints on acrylic stamps?????

[@sherylpiche9878]

I love your style. Thanks for the inspiration! This is a great use for my watercolor crayons!

[@loriaragon2644]

Beautiful cards! They came together nicely :) Also thank you for the reminder to use what I have!

[@linwillett8157]

Adding embossing is so wow, thanks.

[@karliepatterson2803]

Wow what a great idea! I love the crayon technique, Thanks!

[@dinahsoar6982]

I like your cards. And I like your suggestion to use what you have. I'm much more creative when I do that vx. depending on new products.

[@deborahanne9793]

Great video! Love the embossing folder on the background and then reinking! Do you know the name of the leaf embossing folder that you used Lindsay, forever looking for one of those. Thank you

[@thefrugalcrafter]

it is one of the new thicker ones from stampin up www.stampinup.com/ecweb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=143704&dbwsdemoid=2076798

[@deborahanne9793]

Hi Lindsay, You have a new red rubber Succulent stamp set at Rubber Stamp Tapestry, will the succulents fit in these containers? Do you have a video with your new stamps sets? Thank you!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Deborah Anne I am working on it now! You can do one succulent in a pot. I am having fun masking them together tho! A video on the succulent set will be up tomorrow:)

[@kayainsworth8591]

Hi Lindsay. I have an idea for you. Because you use your peg stamp flowers so often for your projects, why not do this: Stamp out a number of the poppy type (or any larger) flower onto some type of adhesive paper such as Stick It. Then use your Scan and Cut to cut them out to use as masks for your stamping projects. You could make a whole page of these and just peel them as you need them. Give it a try and let me know what you think. ;-)

[@deb8262]

Lindsay, can you give me the name of the watercolor crayons featured in your tutorial & also who makes them? Many thanks!

[@deborahanne9793]

Hi Lindsay, what kind of waterbrush are you using? I have a different one and it leaks water fromt he gasket. Thank you

[@thefrugalcrafter]

it is a NIJI, I have had it for years.

[@deborahanne9793]

Thank you, I will look it up, I really would like one that does not leak from the gasket.

[@gloriaeike4973]

What a great technique, (and easy!!) love this!!!

[@Coloryourheartout]

Have you ever tried the lyra watercolor crayons? I wondered how they compare to Neocolor II.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes, they are good! Almost as good as Neo2

[@Coloryourheartout]

@@thefrugalcrafter thank you. I thought I would try them they are alot cheaper than Neocolor

[@tinabrown6892]

So pretty. Thank you for sharing. Great ideas!

[@abbyrivers9971]

Can you use distress oxide ink or normal distress inks for Heat embossing? I AM new to Heat embossing.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You might be able to but I think you might have a scorching/smoking issue with it. I'd get a regular pigment ink or embossing ink for that.

[@abbyrivers9971]

@@thefrugalcrafter thnx:-) I ve round a embossing starters er. But I ll keep your answer and keep looping for deals for some pigmentinks

[@shirleyroach2474]

beautiful cards as usual Lindsay. Very enjoyable video.

[@bearclawflowers]

Love this technique! Thank you for sharing, you are amazing! btw, can you show again your pegstamp storage some time? 😄😄😄

[@olderendirt]

If you put your request on her blog she'll be more apt to see it.

[@bearclawflowers]

olderendirt thank you! That does make sense. 😄

[@JayDub_143]

love this! the watercolor crayons look like so much fun! tfs

[@lindadewolf7645]

What is the clear plastic you are using put the color on?

[@jesseb5112]

Linda DeWolf Acrylic blocks that you put clear and unmounted stamps on

[@lindadewolf7645]

Where can you purchase them.....craft store, hardware?

[@jesseb5112]

Linda DeWolf typically craft store but Lindsay's husband cut down a sheet of acrylic for her. Mine are from a craft store.

[@abbyrivers9971]

@@lindadewolf7645 some dollar stores also Carry Them in stock.

[@gwenwiedner3392]

Loved the cards....turned out so cute!

[@masue6726]

Wow, great ideas! I love these! Youre so right ...a card can make someone's day especially a handmade one ! Tfs

[@Jazzyjess49]

Beautiful individualized cards! TFS, Hugs, Jess

[@mooseballet]

Beautiful cards Lindsay! Thanks for sharing!

[@christinecurtis6269]

Hi linsay thanks you really happy i can also use my water colour beautiful

[@Myautisticbrain2024]

Could you please do a tutorial on composition on small things like cards?

[@dotimbro553]

Love the colors.

[@ritamcloughlin7624]

WOULD THIS COLOURING METHOD WORK WITH CLEAR STAMPS LINDSAY?

[@abbyrivers9971]

IT does, but if use lees expensive stampen IT can be harder. Use a nailfiler on the stamp and wash the stamp, dry IT and try again. Often that Will work when IT tends to bead up.🤗

[@kriskrumanaker4315]

Love the tea cups!

[@donnaokoniewski3761]

Very Cheerful and colorful cards!

[@ximena_jtalbot9270]

absolutely marvellous. I LIKED IT

[@craftydeb5941]

Thanks for sharing! These are really cute and fun cards!

[@annalba]

So great love them.

[@jamiwomack2129]

OMG all those peg stamps 😍

[@DrawingWithFire]

Great video Lindsay! 😁

[@sharonfrench1087]

Thank you, awesome cards.

[@rose-on4te]

oh so pretty. gotta get me some peg stamps:)

[@melissaz85]

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!

[@karenrobertson890]

very pretty.tfs

[@stanky6261973]

Excellence!

[@jcox5673]

I NEVER hear the stuff you caution us about. I feel old, and hard of hearing! (A little left out too! The charms of age!)

[@kriskrumanaker4315]

. . . did you say "purpleyer?"

[@LilCraftyNook]

Kris Krumanaker 😂😂

[@monikaLovesSkz]

[@gloriabennett6585]

Let the boos and hisses start BUT the blue on the autumn card does not look good at all. This is so rare when you do something like this that I felt I had to comment. LOVED the base card and the flowers then ... not so much. Sorry, dear girl.

[@1stLucySchmidt]

I was a little perplexed by that choice, too, but realized it make look different in real life...and it is Lindsay's card after all. I'd have probably tried to tone it down a bit with water on my finger, but you just never know until you try it.

[@gloriabennett6585]

Of course it is her card. I took a chance to voice how I felt instead of praising all she does, which I mostly do. I love her videos and think anyone that takes the time to help us is fine indeed. But that shouldn't be the only object of this comment section. But maybe it is...lol

[@1stLucySchmidt]

Tee hee. I was doing the same as you--saying I didn't particularly care for it either, then adding what I may have done differently to make it "more me." And, no, the comment section shouldn't only be for praise. I certainly didn't praise her choice of the blue around the image; I just added another idea to the mix. No boos and hisses from me. I think most YT'ers like to hear their viewers' ideas on what else might work.

[@gloriabennett6585]

Hey, Lucy...After I sent my email to you, it occured to me that Lindsey herself did not like the blue when she first held it up...then she decided to mix gray and whatever on her craft sheet and without testing it, came up with the same blue...lol... I wish she'd have used either Hunter green or a dark brown. it is autumn not spring. But other than that, I really liked the card. I have bought a lot of Peg's stamps thanks, or maybe not, to Lindsey. Thanks for the no hisses or boos because it is so touchy out there in craftland that one REALLY has to be so careful or the "fans" or "fanatics" will lay into one big time. Love your all seeing eye...lol