Watercolor Techniques for Greeting Cards That Are EASY

#cardmakingtechniques #greetingcards #txstampin
Oooh--I've got some watercolor techniques for greeting cards that are EASY! There’s multiple tools to make stunning watercolor cards. Let’s chat about the options.
Recently someone asked me if they should buy Blender Pens with the Stampin' Up! Watercolor Pencils or the Aqua Painter. My answer at first was depends on the look you are looking for and what watercolor techniques you want to achieve. But now I am saying you need both! And maybe you will agree after you see my samples and my KZbin video showing you tips and tricks for both!
Watercolor techniques work best with either shimmery white cardstock or watercolor paper.
Watercolor Techniques & Tools: I think you’re gonna enjoy learning the different watercolor techniques and the amazing results you can get with different tools. These are simple greeting cards but they have a wow factor for sure. Let’s get started with the video.
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[@ElaineBullock-uk9jo]

Thank you, Sharon, I didn’t know this technique, appreciate your time and knowledge.💕🥰

[@TxStampinSharon]

You are so welcome!

[@ScentSational35]

I really LOVE this stamp set! I really do like ALL things watercolor!! And the stamps make it SO EASY!!

[@TxStampinSharon]

ScentSational35 I can do this type of water coloring!! Lol. I am so glad you love this stamp set!!

[@barbaracameron7665]

i love the mountains so peaceful looing

[@TxStampinSharon]

Thank you so much Barbara! They really are beautiful and very peaceful!

[@gloriajordan3966]

beautiful cards love them and thank you for the tipsxxx 👍💕💕

[@TxStampinSharon]

You are so welcome! I am glad you enjoyed this video!

[@debbibussell5926]

Thank you for all your cool ideas. You demonstrated all these techniques so simply. Now to go try what I’ve learned. Thank you again.

[@TxStampinSharon]

Debbi Bussell I’m so glad I demonstrated simply! I hope you have fun giving these a try!!

[@judithsigler9644]

Hello, Sharon! WOW!! A TERRIFIC VIDEO! We’ve so often viewed these two items~~~Aqua Painters n’ Blending Pens~~being used in videos! However, I DON’T RECALL seeing them used like this SO WE COULD REALLY SEE THE EFFECTS they each give on a card! This was SO VERY HELPFUL to me and I’m a seasoned stamper! I often forget about the Blender Pen and what it can do so the video was a GREAT REMINDER to me as well! I really like the cards but the COPPER EMBOSSED design is truly my fave!!! (I’m a copper lover, too!). And the embossing as such helps to contain the water! GREAT tip there as well! Thank you, thank you for sharing this COMPARISON USAGE video with us! Have a LOVELY day and enjoy those GORGEOUS Mountain View’s! HUGS from Madison, WI!

[@TxStampinSharon]

Judith I am thrilled that you you enjoyed this video showing both the Aqua Painter and the Blender Pens! And you know me...when I can pull in Copper I am on it! You are correct that the embossing helps get the water where you want it! Thanks for you your thoughts on this video and yes I do enjoy my mountain views!

[@cindydfrankland9955]

Thank-you for your wonderful informative video!

[@TxStampinSharon]

You are welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@kathyrnbish8661]

Thanks..I had almost forgotten about the water color techniques

[@TxStampinSharon]

Glad I could help!

[@juliebergacker5680]

Yay. Great tips

[@TxStampinSharon]

Glad you like them!

[@valpainter3621]

Fab cards and great ideas as always x😃

[@TxStampinSharon]

Thanks so much 😊

[@deborawheeler2708]

Love your video and the stamp set.

[@TxStampinSharon]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you friend!

[@ScentSational35]

I also love how Stampin' Up is building on the watercolor sets they're offering!

[@TxStampinSharon]

ScentSational35 me too!!!! So many possibilities!!!

[@suemcvey4110]

Thank you Sharon for all the tips on different was to color and shade. I have learned alot. Your mountains and trees sure looked much crisper than mine. Thank you for sharing.

[@TxStampinSharon]

You are so welcome Sue! I am glad you enjoyed these and my mountains!

[@ann-mariepare3784]

Thank you so much for all those tips. Very useful.

[@TxStampinSharon]

You are so welcome, Anne-Marie!

[@craftysandyscards]

Great ideas Sharon, Ive found with watercolour papers that if I run it through my big shot machine with clean plates it helps to get it flat again after I’ve finished my painting or if you lightly spray the back of the watercolour card with water before you start your project this helps to keep it flat too! 🌸

[@TxStampinSharon]

OMG! I never thought of that Sandy! Great tips! Thank you and I am glad you liked my ideas!

[@jenniferbaker972]

Great tips Sharon

[@TxStampinSharon]

Thanks so much!

[@christinebayliss9206]

Very helpful Sharon just bought some aqua pens l will have a go xx

[@TxStampinSharon]

Have fun! Try different ways to use them like I did!

[@maryriley8142]

Thank you for the video, very helpful, I use a white gel pen for snow.

[@TxStampinSharon]

I am glad you enjoyed this video Mary. I tried to use a White Gel Pen too but I think the black was just too much! I want to keep trying because we have snow on our mountains out my window!

[@carol-annemuise139]

lots of great tips today...so appreciated sending hugs from Canada. your hair looked nice today i liked how it was swept on the right side.

[@TxStampinSharon]

Carol-Anne I am glad you enjoyed the tips on this video! Thank you so much for the compliment on my hair! Everyday is different! LOL

[@SUESTAMPS]

Great video.Lots of good tips. Beautiful cards Sharon!

[@TxStampinSharon]

Thanks so much, Susan!

[@lynnkiefer8373]

I thought for sure you were in TX! This was a great video. I learned so much!

[@TxStampinSharon]

Lynn Kiefer well I did live in Texas for 40 years!!! One day I’ll return!! I’m so glad you enjoyed this video!!! Makes me happy that you learned so much!💕💕

[@janwarren3665]

Beautifully done Sharon! Thank You so much for this informative Video!

[@TxStampinSharon]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much Jan!

[@janwarren3665]

@@TxStampinSharon You are very welcome!:)

[@charlsiesmith302]

Great tips thank you

[@TxStampinSharon]

You are so welcome!

[@jenniferluykx1531]

Awesome , thank you for a great video, i learned alot.

[@TxStampinSharon]

Glad you enjoyed it! And that I taught you some new things Jennifer!

[@judyestrada1446]

Sharon - thanks for sharing this information with us! It is a little confusing for those of us whom have never water colored to know which is the correct Inks, papers & coloring tools to use with each other. I will have to watch this again prior to trying any water coloring trying. Thank you for sharing.👏👏💕

[@TxStampinSharon]

Glad it was helpful! Judy I think that's a good idea to rewatch as you give it a try! Just have fun with it!

[@annbailey7520]

Thank you very helpful I enjoyed the video

[@TxStampinSharon]

Glad it was helpful! So happy you enjoyed the video Ann!

[@marystrohman3871]

You definitely live in a beautiful area. We are staying in Tucson for the winter (escaping our northern Wisconsin weather for awhile) and have been told we should go down to Bisbee, which I think is close to you. Thanks for all your great information!

[@TxStampinSharon]

Yes I do live in a beautiful area! I was just in Tucson on Sunday for the Rodeo! Yes if you drive down Hwy 92 to Bisbee you pass by my house! Bisbee is a fun little town! You need to do the Mine Tour! I am glad you enjoyed all I shared on my video today!

[@kathyk8310]

You can use versafine black onyx when you watercolor too. I use staz on and memento tuxedo black for alcohol markers

[@TxStampinSharon]

Good to know! Thank you so much Kathy!

[@bonniejameson4911]

Very helpful video!! How do you choose to clean your Stazon inked stamp? I’ve been hesitant to use Stazon in fear of messing up my stamp 😢

[@TxStampinSharon]

I am glad it was helpful! You can order StazOn cleaner! I usually rub it on the stamps then let it sit for a few minutes then scrub it off with Stampin' Scrub here it is on the website www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/109196/st%C4%81zon-cleaner

[@christinepastrama1275]

Thanks for sharing different coloring techniques. I’ve had a struggle using the a white crafting ink. When it dries it’s very light . Do you have any videos on the chalk look other than heat embossing?

[@TxStampinSharon]

Glad it was helpful! Are you stamping with the White craft on colored cardstock? Have you re-inked lately? I do not have any videos regarding this. Perhaps I need to make one!

[@christinepastrama1275]

I usually stamp on black paper . Yes I reined . Maybe I’ll just stick to heat embossing . Thank you. I love you card ideas. I’ve been crafting 5 yrs but you never cease to inspire me

[@TxStampinSharon]

@@christinepastrama1275 You know even when chalk stamping was popular I struggled with not embossing the Craft white! LOL! I am so glad that you love my ideas and that I am inspiring you! Thank you Christine!

[@janethenderson2801]

Great cards can u get the Aqua panther at hobby lobby? And it would be wonder if some how you could show us your beautiful mountains .

[@TxStampinSharon]

Oh that's a great idea! I should throw in some photos of my mountains and sunsets! Guess I need to make another video using Mountain Air Stamp set! Honestly I have not idea if you can get the Aqua Painter at Hobby Lobby. You can find them on my website www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/103954/aqua-painters

[@janethenderson2801]

Ok thanks Sharon, I’m don’t know how to order on line . My husband did all that , but he past away last August. And yes it is very hard . Looking forward to seeing your Mountains. He loved the mountains

[@TxStampinSharon]

@@janethenderson2801 I am so very sorry for your loss. You can always call me and I will place the order for you. I want you to contact me via this link txstampin.com/contact-me so that I can send you some pictures of my mountains.

[@donnamccarty953]

Use stamperatis with water color paper

[@TxStampinSharon]

Yes you can use those Donna!

[@cmeme68]

I have problems with my Blender pens they always are dry when I receive them \

[@TxStampinSharon]

They should not be dry. Have you contacted Stampin' Up? I live in a very dry climate and mine are not dry. Now my ink pads do dry out but that's another story!