Techniques for Using Watercolor Pencils!

[@barbarahines2815]

The woodless pencils look easy to use. Cards are great.

[@sezlouise2726]

Every time I watch your videos I learn something new. Thank you Lindsay!

[@kimberlywalker1015]

I'm a Mississippian...born and raised in Kansas...and, yes!...sunflowers (the state flower) are among my favorites😀... Great video...thank you...I LOVE these watercolor techniques...I'll probably watch it again.😀

[@smchalk3535]

One stamp, 3 different cards. great job Lindsay. I have never thought to use the watercolor pencils directly on to the stamp, great idea, thanks

[@ArtBrain]

The background at 8:21 made me think of my mother-in-law's "mid-century modern" art style. She was literally an art student in the 50's-60's and the straight-vertical, straight-horizontal lines very much fit. Thanks for good ideas for my "stamp-ink-tober".

[@robot7759]

Respect! Now that's what I call a lecture, tutorial, step by step guide, whatever you want to call it. 👍 Highly informative. Thanks 💚

[@user-mv9tt4st9k]

Ha ha! I heard my son's voice when I read "Respect!"

[@Linda-qq5mg]

Sometimes I miss one of your videos, but then have a happy surprise later when I come across it! That’s what happened today. These ideas, and the cards are wonderful! Thank you so very much for this video. I am going to watch it over again!😊

[@lizderby5433]

I find a stamping platform helps when using the solid backgrounds, since you can restamp until you get the coverage you want.

[@inkylovenotes1064]

Oh my goodness! I have been blown away! Such gorgeous cards! The artsy one is my favorite!!

[@lynngregory2336]

Bright, colourful and soft subtle all in one video. Thanks for your inspiration. I will definitely be trying all of these.

[@pippipants]

I really like the effect from using the watercolour pencils on the stamp :) Tfs x

[@Elizabeth45840]

I Absolutely Love the Cards! Looked like you were having Fun. I need to get my pencils out. It has been awhile.Thank you so much for sharing.

[@janepeters1941]

Beautiful cards Lindsay. I have been making cards 7 years now and still learning. You gave me some extra tips so thank you x

[@mayloo2137]

Mixing colors to get a new color is fun. And it helps if you're using a limited color palette.

[@nancyhansen8844]

my kind of cardmaking. love them.

[@jacquiposener7262]

That first card really does look like it has been hand painted. I’ve seen this technique with markers but I’ve never seen it done with water colour pencils. I haven’t had much success with the markers so I might give this a try. Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@patticallihan8515]

I really love these cards . My favorite is the card with the torn edges. Thank you for sharing.❤️

[@stanky6261973]

Gorgeous paintings, Lindsay! Use your homemade stamp platform for crisp, clean images. Also, you can stamp it again until you're satisfied.

[@joycewickman3249]

I loved this tutorial! Great ideas and instruction! I have been feeling like I 've neglected my stamps. Now, I'm inspired to use both mediums. Thanks so much,Lindsay.

[@cloverrabbit5622]

I rarely use my colored pencils. Your video makes me want to use them...thanks!

[@bowiespace]

I LOVE these ideas. Perfect for us card makers!🤗

[@capbin146]

Love that palette! A dollar? looks like a feather and perfect for this technique. Fun cute picture. Thanks.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Always look at the little white ceramic trinket dishes at dollar tree. They make great palettes!

[@taylorjudi]

Lovely cards. Must admit, I didn't care for the one card when you started painting random strips of paint. But the finished card just pops! I love it! as always great video and a fun start to my day.

[@karenreeves5801]

These are beautiful. Thanks for sharing all of these techniques.

[@AzaleaQueen]

Really nice cards Lindsay! Thanks for the inspiration. Very much appreciated.

[@aliciamott8972]

Love those colors , and in Oxford , ms , I saw leaves falling in all those colors , I’m grateful for COLOR

[@shellyrobertson988]

Awesome ! And for the record. I WOULD LOVE TO GET ONE OF THOSE CARDS IN THE MAIL!! Lol thanks as always!

[@2848Adriana]

Hi Lindsay, Your videos are always interesting to watch, love how you do your water colouring, so natural, TFS, Cheers Anna.

[@wandaxxxx7406]

Great cards. Interesting pencils. I especially like the torn card. TFS

[@4BarbaraJ]

Love all these cards. I do a lot of watercolored cards and love to tear edges. I have never thought about applying paint to torn edges. Omg..love that! Also, havent used watercolor pencils or crayons (i have both) but i will use them now. Thanks again.

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Fun and informative. Thank you.

[@elainet5870]

Great cards and love the techniques! I’m always thrilled when I see that you have a card video! Thank-you! 😃😃😃

[@sondrabrown442]

Thank you for showing so many ways to make a card, lots of great techniques in this video. Love sunflowers!

[@juliediana1]

I've never tried stamping, I have to say I will be trying this out for sure. Also love the dish you have too. These cards are so pretty, your friends and family are so lucky to receive such a beautiful gift. 💜💜

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

TFS Lindsay!! Loved your cards. 🥰✨👍🏾

[@caracassell6302]

I can't wait to try these techniques! Thank you!

[@anitaholmes6824]

Love the cheerful cards! TFS

[@patcyzauskas7216]

You are first person that mentioned when u sharpen the pencil to save the shavings. Thought I was the only one that did that. I use palette with dwell areas for 12 colors. I used to label color number but now I have “who cares” attitude. LOL. Sorry can’t help with the stamp problem. I simply chose not to buy those type stamps. I had a couple wood mounted similar stamps that I removed from block, placed on table, paper on top, use brayer for even pressure instead of using my hand. Only other option I can think of is a stamp platform but not everybody owns one. I love acrylic blocks and a goosh pad. Happy crafting!!

[@marymaloney1519]

Love all your cards and videos . Thank you so much 🦋💜

[@Amywazwaz06]

Boy I hope Altenew is sending you products to try out and get you on their designer page. I have been buying Altenew products for many years now. But I love your take on their products. Your true artist tips and techniques are very different than their designers they have had so far. Not that they don’t have great designers already. They certainly do. But anyways I have noticed you have done a few of their product reviews. I hope they take notice that you bring a unique perspective to their products. It is really neat as a consumer when you can see such a great variety of designers work with a company’s products. I really love your reviews on all the different artist and craft products. I have bought many products from your reviews. I also own a lot of Altenew’s products. I would be interested to hear your ideas on them as you continue comparisons as you go. I also think it does companies like Altenew really good to get someone like you whose has reviewed maybe hundreds of watercolor products opinions before they launch new products. So I hope Altenew is paying attention to these comments too.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks! They have sent me some fun things to try and give feedback on. They have lovely things!

[@jankitteringham8483]

Love them all Lindsay, great tutorial Thankyou. 💓🇬🇧

[@terrie1226]

Thank you for sharing all three technique......nice Fall cards

[@19queenbee55]

Okay, this was just fantastic! Thanks so much for showing different ways to use pencils and stamps. I often color the edges with a brown or black ink pad to grunge it up a bit, as well as adding paint. Thanks again!

[@annettefournier9655]

Cool! Thanks Lindsay.

[@jrm2716]

All three are beautiful. Tfs.

[@EmmaFalconerArt]

Beautiful cards, I loved them all but especially the torn edges, and those splatters! Beautiful! The only thing I have found that works for me with those little sentiments stamps with the solid background and fine script is my MISTI stamping tool/stamp platform. That too has saved me so much watercolour paper too as I always struggled with stamping on that. It was expensive when I bought mine but well worth it.

[@cassiescreations9828]

Your first example is how I love to use watercolor pencils - produces a nice organic, no line image. All three of your examples are beautiful! I wasn't going to buy a stamping platform either but I received one as a Christmas gift three years ago. I can't explain how much easier stamping is with that thing! If you can't stamp a perfect image with it, then the stamp is most likely defective (some stamps just are).

[@carolynpicken6949]

I use my Misti to get a good impression on the shadow sentiments....allows for multiple inkings

[@kitkat88p]

I am really enjoying your review of the supplies most of us have in our stash, but maybe not go to first when choosing supplies. I got my alcohol inks back out last week and now I am excited to pull out my watercolor pencils. I have never felt really comfortable using this supply, but I am ready to try again after watching this tutorial.

[@firefly71163]

Thanks for sharing your watercolor pencil ideas!

[@loke-art7383]

Beautiful card and great tips

[@annvancamp8022]

Me too!

[@herbalannie7707]

Such good tips for using the pencils!!

[@pamfiebelkorn1863]

Oh how cool! Very inspiring, thank you. I love the deckled edge!!!

[@margaritagerman]

These cards are lively. I always get super excited for your card videos. I must admit, I have been SPOILED by your live videos. I was so sad 😪 when the cards were completed so quickly. You are a treasure. Thanks for sharing. Mr Jason(I think) thanks for the video editing.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I actually recorded this over a month ago lol! I had to wait til the products were released before I could share it:) trying to do more live cards:)

[@billiedean5914]

Very pretty!

[@ghlmk5931]

Thanks for the tips! I struggle with watercolor and wc pencils even more, so I appreciate this video. As for the solid sentiments, a stamping platform works best, I stamp more than once and use a very light touch so the sentiment doesn’t “disappear”. Also, I like Versafine (original or Clair) for just about every sentiment stamp but even more so for the solid ones. Lovely cards!

[@user-mv9tt4st9k]

I use Archival for sentiments, and I generally have trouble with them so use a stamp platform. I may want to invest in Versafine.

[@ek__366]

Splendid job with these pencils. 😊😊😊

[@LauraMe...]

Really cute Lindsay! I appreciate seeing the different styles of using the stamp especially coloring directly on the stamp. I have a set of Arteza woodless pencils that I haven't used much and this gives me some ideas 😉🦋

[@helenastanser9801]

Lovely cards Lindsay! You make it look so easy! For stamping the sentiments i would recommend the mini Misti, You can stamp several times with very little pressure and get a crisp image. I have similar sentiment stamps and the Misti works.

[@elizabethmacchi509]

Great techniques! Throughly enjoyed this video!

[@ArtistWizardry]

What a great idea!

[@craftergin]

Thanks for the tips! I LOVE my watercolor pencils!

[@sarahsfavfan]

I have been known to lightly sand my clear solid stamps to get a better impression. I find that sometimes they are coated in a little extra somethin somethin that makes the ink not adhere right.

[@lizziedae91]

Use your stamp positioner with the shadow stamps, its really the only way, also make sure they are very clean before stamping so the letters stay clear and crisp

[@michelegourd5742]

Beautiful!!!

[@jeanmacdonald8329]

I too am having a problem with sentiment stamps and crisp definition. I have bought top brand stamps, I’ve tried lots of powders. I think it’s more in the powder choice where we will see the difference, once we figure out which one really is the best. Love your videos btw!!

[@Jelly-rj8fz]

can't wait ti try this thank you!

[@pamelamoore7912]

Use something like a Misty to stamp solid backgrounds

[@ebyn77]

I love this technique and the water colour looking one with the torn edges is my favorite.. so pretty! I love splatters~!

[@theresesprinkle2103]

Another awesome job.

[@suearcher8708]

I love sunflowers! Of all the sunflower stamps I have. I don’t have this one. I'm really working on learning the art of watercolor. I have some watercolor pencils and I like the control I get with them. I think these woodless pencils would be fun.

[@kathylaub941]

Really pretty cards!

[@vilvile]

What has worked for me to avoid those irregular stamping patterns is to rotate my stamp as I ink it on the inkpad. I dab and rotate, and keep doing it about 4-5 times until I complete a full circle. That way I get usually more even coverage.

[@elizabethtanti7884]

I’ve been waiting for another card video and this one hit the mark! Thank you. I love your style I’m trying watercolouring but no where near your talent. Thanks for the tip about carrying a few colours over the whole piece it looks so much better. Putting this video in my library. Take care ❤️

[@rhondalaine9428]

Hi Lindsay, First time commenting on your you tube video BUTLINDSAY I JUST HAD TO SAY WOW.....WOW....WOW.....JUST LUVE THIS......... 😍😍😍 Will definitely be trying this with my water pencils, another thing to add to my TO DO LIST it just keeps getting bigger and bigger🤣🤣🤣 Thank you soooo much for another FANTASTIC video. Hope that you and your Families are all staying safe.... Hugs🤗🤗🤗 and Kisses🥰🥰🥰 from Rhonda Laine Sydney Australia xoxox

[@ceefarm8766]

You’re not the only one that has always had difficulty with those solid stamps. I’ve always used pigment ink for those to get good coverage.

[@user-mv9tt4st9k]

I sometimes pigment ink for sentiments, especially if I am going over the sentiment with embossing powder.

[@annetelecky1522]

Beautiful 🤗

[@debsmith7050]

Lots of techniques :) Thanks

[@mycraftdiaryy]

Lindsay, are those photopolymer stamps? You should try priming them before using if you havent. Try rubbing an eraser over the surface (have a brush ready to swipe away the tiny eraser dust, i find this primes them the best but it’s a little annoying to deal with the eraser dust), or wipe a microfibre cloth over the surface. You’ll see that the stamp surface will lose their glossiness and have a kind of frosted look to it after you have primed it, and it should grab inks much better after that. If it’s photopolymer stamp you only need to do the priming once, but for acrylic stamp, you get best results priming them before every use. Hope this helps! I love the first card, matting on yellow and then purple, the complementary colours really made the card pop. Tfs as always, you card making tutorials are always an inspiration

[@nadeaner.cowley513]

Wow beautiful cards. Thanks for the tutorial, a pleasure as always♥️♥️

[@azzuparis]

I love these cards and thank you for sharing these techniques :)

[@created2bless322]

Great ideas! I love sunflowers. Those sentiment strips give me a hard time too☹️I have Arteza woodless watercolor pencils and honestly have not used them enough. I will try your ideas! Thank you!

[@christinap6760]

Beautiful flowers, but the watercolors are colors of wax! They seem easier to use than simple watercolors. They are very fantastic., i want them too!!🙂I must buy them! I like version of the flowers stamped on the sheets. 👏👏 Cheers Lyndsay 🤗

[@janeneelise-positiveart5239]

Great tips thanks. 😀

[@jalh3]

Misti, Misti, Misti. Light handed with the ink and stamped multiple times. Mind you I resisted the Misti for many years. I was too broke to afford it or invest in one. After a friend invited me to try hers I was hooked and jumped on the band wagon. I’ve tried other brands of platforms and haven’t been able to achieve the same quality as with the Misti.

[@TheKlh54]

Love these cards!

[@prof.mommyarty]

Hi Lindsay, I got a stamping platform and what a difference! Honestly bad results made me ignore my stamps for years. The platform allows you to reink and restamp in exactly the same position and haven't had bad results since I got it. I've heard you can make them from cd or dvd cases but you can get them for good prices and it eliminates the frustration. Thank you for the tutorial, I am terrible at watercolour and use my pencils dry 😂 I have a control problem which is why I prefer oil paint. With watercolours I feel like I'm trying to herd cats 😂😂❤xx

[@baxtersmomma]

Such bright, pretty, cheerful cards! I LOVE this stamp set! I was trying to think of a way to help with the shadow stamps...it's hard when you have to press hard to get it covered, then the ink gets on the wording. 😣 I saw some people suggested the Misti tool...or even the one you had made from a cd case! Maybe that would help! Thanks for another inspirational tutorial packed with fun techniques! 😊❤🌼

[@user-mv9tt4st9k]

I started with a CD case stamp platform. When I decided I would use a platform (solid sentiments are my point of pain) I made my own. Two sheets of clear 1/8" Lexan/plexiglas, a 1/4" square dowel, and some white Mavalus classroom tape--no hinges and under $20.00.

[@LakerSlots]

Love Altenew products!

[@yelsyels]

Stamping platform as Liz Derby mentioned.

[@andrealavigne7824]

Awesome cards, Lindsay! I love the artsy look of all of them, and thanks for the tip on how to deckle the edges of a panel. I think sometimes we forget the simple techniques. As for those greeting stamps, ditto on a stamping platform. I even kind of wonder if they are designed with the MISTI or similar tool in mind, rather than the "old-fashioned" acrylic blocks. I would use kind of light-medium pressure & just stamp multiple times to build up the color. Also, use a very smooth cardstock. I think if you are using a block, the tendency is to mash them down to get the ink to transfer. I'm not even certain, with or without a cushioned mat underneath like you seemed to use, if you could get all the ink to transfer in one go on such a solid stamp. Just my thoughts. Anyway, thank you for sharing these. Take care, & have a wonderful day! :)

[@christinap6760]

Hi Lindsay I want to know what kind of watercolors pastels do you use for making in this video the sunflowers? Thanks cheers 🙂

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Altenew, link in description

[@christinap6760]

Thanks

[@cametientaucoeur]

Really intriguing. I have lots of watercolor pencils & will try out these ideas. This is off topic, but my microwave has broken & I replaced it. I repurposed the glass turntable (hate wasting things) with it’s round plastic turning device. I’m thinking this could be used as a palette? If not good as a palette, could hold things on my table? Jeanne

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Sure. Why not

[@jessicaboa7249]

For the shadow stamps, I've found lots of ink works well but too much makes the words fill with ink and then it blurs the letter... they're so tricky! And cheap ones are a nightmare to work with! But a stamping platform or a stampamajig can help :)

[@carolfrazer8067]

Thanks Lindsay. I have some cheap Crayola water color pencils. I'm just learning how to do watercolor and didn't want to spend a bunch of money if I didn't enjoy it.

[@bbrown8353]

I love the look you achieved with these.... I can not at this time add another somewhat pricey product to my stash LOL - maybe to my Christmas list :). But I do have inktense blocks - I usually use them for fabric painting - LOVE them- . Any reason I can't do the first technique with these? I think I'll have to give it a try. Thank you for another great tutorial!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

that should work great!

[@bbrown8353]

@@thefrugalcrafter thank you!

[@melb.4609]

Re: your question on how to get "shadow stamps" to stamp cleanly, Have you tried using your Versafine and/or Versafine Clair ink pads with these stamps? When all else (inky) seems to fail to produce the results I want, I usually find Versafine will come to my rescue. And there are always the various stamping platforms that will allow you to stamp more than once in the same place, until you get the fully inked stamping you want.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

no but I will, thanks!

[@calikat27]

I agree- I find Versafine Clair Nocturne (black) seems to make all stamp impressions better!

[@katyratyra]

Great video!

[@user-mv9tt4st9k]

I use a stamp platform for solid or sentiment clear stamps--for whatever reason I rarely get a solid image out of clear stamps without using a stamp platform. Disclaimer: I refuse to pay for a pricey stamp platform so I made my own. 😁