Thank you to everyone who came to watch the show live yesterday. We experienced some problems with a blurry video so for those of you who stuck it out - THANK YOU! I did however, find the wisdom to record from a separate source, so I do have the entire show in FULL detail YAY!
Here is the finished watercolor from yesterday's class. Isn't this little guy JUST Darling?
Thank you again for your patience, for the ones that came to the show live! This was my first time broadcasting from YouTube, and clearly I have to figure out the encoder software.
Our next broadcast is set for December 7, 2015. Stay tuned for details and venue information. If I can figure out the Kinks on the YouTube, I think everyone enjoyed that environment better. If not, then we may move back to Ustream. I'll let you guys know later in the week!
Thank you so much again for being the bestest subbies every!
I FELL IN LOVE - the second I saw her post a project with them. Like shamelessly begged for her hand drawing to be stamps, and boom within a week here they are - like Prima was tuned into my wishes. (LOL) Well not really but I like to think so! They were probably in production long before she shared the hand drawing.
If you have these cute little stamps and want to follow along - I'm going to use this little fellow as inspiration for coloring up my little birds:
I am also going to play around with my Tim Holtz Markers:
Ground Espresso,
Pumice Stone,
Cracked Pistachio,
Peeled Paint,
Evergreen Bough,
Tumbled Glass, and
Warn Lipstick.
Also grab out a pale distress ink pad either of these colors will work: Antique Linen, Old Paper, Pumice Stone, Tea Dye
I hope you can join me live. I know many of my USA friends may be working, so I will record. I just wanted to share a live class with my international buddies who are always sleeping when I broadcast live.
Oh my goodness we had a blast last night. We played around with some super simple watercolor and doodling techniques, and made these beautiful cards.
We discussed super simple methods for creating roses, rosebuds, and daisies. Then we combined these into a floral swag. Everyone was simply amazed at how easy it was to create these designs.
My best advice is don't over think it, and practice practice practice!
Also Note: The products listed here, are products that I love and use often. I have not been compensated by these companies to promote these items.
I have linked to Amazon, but I got mine from Michael's.
PEN SUGGESTIONS:
Of course there are lots of pens on the market that are amazing, and perfect. I am only going to talk about the ones that demoed last night. I have the Microns and love them as well, so if you have them, use them! Also remember that everyone writes different, and their hands are shaped differently. Left handed vs. Right handed makes a big difference too. I am suggesting what works for me, but you need to experiment to find your perfect pen!
I'm linking to Amazon for these, but I got this one at Office Depot
OMG - I LOVE THESE! I used these after I turned the recording off. I wrote the Thank You then Water colored the blue in the background (see pic above). They are water proof and smear proof almost the second you write. I would set them with a heat gun just to make sure the fibers of the papers are dry before applying water.
I'm linking to Amazon for these, but I got this one at JoAnns
This one is one of my favorite outline pens. It writes the best over the water colors. The line is kind of thick, but for this technique I'm good with it. It has a great flow, and I found that I wanted to write with it when I tried it out. This pen is truly the inspiration for tonight's show. When I busted it out of the package, I couldn't stop scribbling with it. I found that it is water proof, but only after I set it with the heat tool. It takes a bit to dry before it is smear proof.
I'm linking to Amazon for these, but I got this one at Office Depot
Sorry Sharpie - but I wasn't a fan. It is water proof, and maybe if I were drawing before applying watercolor it would work better. But I found it wanted to skip a lot on top of the watercolor. To be fair though - I was rushing the process and maybe the surface of my paper appeared dry but really wasn't. I'll test this theory out on some doodles that were made in advance before I pass judgement. I did use this pen for the first 30 mins or so in the show, so you can see for yourself.
CARDSTOCK:
In addition to these supplies, I also used 110lb Standard Cardstock. I would avoid watercolor paper if you plan to doodle. The texture in the paper may cause issues with sketches. The GP brand paper at Wal-Mart is PERFECT!
We also discussed using a template to practice your hand lettering techniques.
HAND LETTERING TIP:
I recommend opening your word processor (Word) and type the word you would like to appear on your card, then write the several times down the page, in the font you would like to duplicate. I chose a soft grey color for the font color. Place as many of these on the page as will fit. Do different sizes if you wish. Then print them out. This will be your practice sheet. Trace over the letter shapes until you develop a muscle memory and the lettering techniques become second nature.
I have created a sample using the word Happy Birthday. In this example I have used several different fonts for you to practice your handwriting skills.
Here are a sample with multiple font styles
click on the image to open, then print.
Here is a sample with one font style. click on the image to open, then print.
Just print these out and write them, until your brain can tell your hand how to do it! Practice Practice Practice is the best advice I have. Try making your own for sentiments you use a lot.
Here is the recording if you missed the show live:
Here are a few other cards that I created when prepping for the show:
Thanks again for coming to the show live last night, and hanging out for the post - show! I had a great time with our "Creative Play Time" and I hope you guys did too! Best of all I got to meet a few new friends.
If you try these out, please please please share them with me! I would love to see what you create. Tag me on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, and don't forget to #FollowingTonyaGibbs
Thanks to everyone who came out to watch the show live last night. Also a special thank you to Scrapbooking With M.E. Boutique for sponsoring this event, providing kits and hosting giveaways. Make sure you stop by their blog and show your appreciation!
Here was the kit for last night's show
Congratulations to Jill Gallagher for winning the
Die-Namites Large Ivy Die that we used on this canvas!
The canvas turned out fantastic. Here are some detailed photos. Despite the glitches in Ustream we had a lot of fun!
Look at all the textures here on this cluster.
Here is a playlist with ALL 5 Video clips. I am sure there are some parts missing, but that's Ustream. We are looking for another avenue for broadcasting. We will let you know if that happens before the next show.
Save the Date - our next Ustream is scheduled for August 4 Kits are up and I think there are only a few left. We will be featuring products from Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® and creating mixed media cards. Here is the link to that kit!
Thanks again to everyone, we had an amazing time last night. Don't forget if you create something based on one of my tutorials or techniques please post with the #FollowingTonyaGibbs. This will insure that I see your work!
Tonya Gibbs
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SUPPLIES FOR THIS CANVAS Kit Supplies:
Authentique Collection Kit ~ Harmony 12"X12" Collection Kit Includes: 12 double-sided patterned papers, Details stickers, Petite Type alpha stickers, Petite Diction stickers and Components die-cuts.
Thank you to everyone who came to the show last night. I thought I would share with you guys still photos of the pages we completed in the book. Each Friday this month I will share an updated post until this little mini is finished!
Here is how the cover of the book looks at the moment. Keep in mind everything you see here is subject to change until I feel like the book is finished. With each week's post if I change something, I will let you know.
After the show I added this little Remember This piece from the Ephemera Pack to the back of our paper clip.
After the show I decided to add the giant feather that was in the Teresa Collins wooden embellishments pack. I painted it with the Wink of Stella Pen. I love how you can see the feather peeking out of the pages before it!
After the show ended I found this "The Story" sticker on the sticker sheet and thought it would be perfect for the center of that little frame. This page will most likely get a little more love before the book is finished.
Don't you just love how you can see all the other pages, behind these short pieces?
Here is a close up of the camera paper clip that is stuck to the side of the transparency in front of the pocket page. Above is the front and below the back. The camera on the front was from the collage paper that we cut apart, and the camera below was from the ephemera pack.
I added this Recorded sign from the collage page to the top edge of the pocket page. And the Documented from the Wooden pieces on the waterfall page.
Don't forget if you haven't started the book, to review Yesterday's post with the Cutting guide, and the video walk through. Here are the links to the Videos from last night's show.
If you are playing along with us, please make sure you post pictures to the Scrapbooking With M.E. Boutique Members Facebook group so we can see your version of the album. #TonyaGibbsJuneUstream in other social media outlets so I will be able to find it!
Check back on Friday for a follow up post with additional page embellishments.
Thank you to everyone who came out to support the show last night - we had a few technical difficulties but we got through them, and look at this super fab canvas we finished!
Thank you to the Team at Scrapbooking With M.E. Boutique for sponsoring this event and all they did to make the kits happen. We sold out in less like 5 mins. WOW that was so crazy. You can get more information about their store and awesome ideas from their design team from their blog:
For some reason Ustream was hating on my show last night. I'm having difficulty getting Video 3 to YouTube so I'm including links to the show on Ustream to lessen the confusion. All three are in great working order on Ustream.
I love seeing things you create using my tutorials or project shares. Please use the following handles/tags in social media to insure that I get to see your creations:
