ESAD Stampin' Blends Blog Hop

Thanks for joining us for another ESAD (Extra Special Australasian Demonstrators) blog hop. Today we are featuring Stampin' Blends. Whether you have hopped over from visiting Rachael or are starting with me, you are sure to get lots of inspiration as you hop around.

I absolutely love colouring with my Stampin' Blends and one of my favourite ways to use them is on Designer Series Paper. Today I have a few projects to show you using some new DSP - Petal Passion Designer Series Paper. 

 I love the big, bold images on this DSP. I can see that I will be having to buy several packs of it!

Someone asked me this week for some tips on using Stampin' Blends. Don't be scared to use them - they are easy and fun! So here are my tips for you - and guess what? - they are exactly the same as my tips for you on watercolouring! All blending can be done the same way!

To blend with Stampin' Blends:

• Take a deep breath and go for it!
• Work on one section at a time. If it is a flower, work on one petal at a time.
• Colour the whole petal in with the lighter Stampin' Blend marker.
• With the darker Stampin' Blend marker add in some shadow. Add it where the petal is coming out from another.
• Use the lighter Stampin' Blend marker to lightly blend the 2. As it dries it will look better and better!
• Try to colour the area 1/3 dark and 2/3 light or vice versa. That is pleasing to the eye.
• If you are not naturally artistic (I wish I was!) follow this formula for each petal. Don't think of it as a whole flower - just work on one petal at a time - and when you are finished you will be amazed at how great (and artistic) your image looks!

This DSP also works well with the spotlight technique. I die cut the square before colouring. 

And my other favourite way to use Stampin' Blends at the moment is with the Colour Me Happy card kit. The kit is stunning and has the makings for 4 each of 4 designs. I have packaged each set of 4 in an embossed acetate box. 4 Christmas presents ✅. I have previously shared one set on my blog. I have used elements from the card kit and coordinating Colour Me Happy stamp set on the box front.

And here are the fronts of the other 3 boxes. When you make up the cards there are some things left over such as sequins, gold tape and banners. I have put them to good use on the box fronts. Sorry about the reflection!

I hope that I have played some part in converting you or allaying your fears. Get them, use them, love them! Next up you are off to visit by friend Nicole Wilson.

Lou

Blog Hop Participant List

1. Libby Dyson

2. Rachael Lewsley

3. Lou Kitzelman - You are here!

4. Nicole Wilson

5. Nerida Carter 

6. Jessie Holton

7. Kristel Rimmer

8. Cathy Pinchbeck

9. Monique Fielder

10. Amity Knight

11. Maree McIntosh

12. Leonie Schroder

13. Courtenay Heuston

14. Kelly Kent

15. Barbara Williams

16. Renee Lynch

17. Fi Cobbin

Product List
Petal Palette 145788 - Available from January 3, 2018
Petal Passion Designer Series Paper 145589 - Available from January 3, 2018 

Bunch Of Banners Framelits Dies [141488] $45.00	Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder [109130] $8.75	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $12.25	Versamark Pad [102283] $15.00	Embossing Buddy [103083] $10.00	Heat Tool [129056] $50.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $15.75
Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688] $14.00	Foam Adhesive Strips [141825] $14.00	Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144045] $15.50	Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597] $15.50	Pool Party Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144605] $15.50	Pink Pirouette Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144604] $15.50	Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144602] $15.50
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144603] $15.50	Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144599] $15.50	Color Me Happy Project Kit [144609] $41.00	Color Me Happy Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144069] $33.00	Color Me Happy Clear-Mount Bundle [148034] $66.50	Leaf Punch [144667] $28.00	Lots Of Labels Framelits Dies [138281] $45.00
Acetate Card Boxes (C6) [145486] $11.50	Polka Dot Basics Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143709] $13.00	Pool Party A4 Card Stock [124391] $14.00	Rich Razzleberry A4 Card Stock [119981] $14.00	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [126982] $11.50	Calypso Coral 1/4" Ombre Ribbon [144235] $12.25	Fresh Fig 1/8" Sheer Ribbon [144174] $10.50
Powder Pink 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon [144151] $12.25	Pool Party 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon [144152] $12.25