Love Summer Art - Layout Splish Splash

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Hey bloggers - welcome to day 2 of the #LoveSummerArt collaborative project with YouTube Artists around the WORLD!  The event runs from July 17 - 20th.  To find these artist,  just type #LoveSummerArt  in your YouTube search bar. 

This is a super fun way for you to discover new artists on YouTube, and be inspired by their work. All genres of art are participating - Exciting Right!     

Today  I wanted to share with you a layout that I created from some of the Prints we pulled in the July Ustream.   Remember these...  If you missed the ustream, it is linked up in the right bar. 

I decided to create a layout and use these guys as my frame around my photo, and as part of my ephemera in my embellishment clusters. 

I have shared many times in the past few months, I'm falling in love with hand lettering.  I love the look of the painted imperfect title that I did with watercolors then fussy cut around the.  Isn't this just a fun way to add a title to this wonderfully splashy layout?  

I also tucked in several of the die-cuts that I've been using to pull prints with in the last few months. Their interesting patterns keep my layout looking fresh, and unique. 

I used Faber-Castell Design Memory Crafts® Glaze Medium, Prima's Bubble stencil and little Lindy's Stamp Gang Magicals to create the splashed background.  I love customizing my layouts this way. 

To see how I did this, I've prepared a process video

Watch on YouTube.

Thank you for stopping in today.  I hope I have inspired you to create a fun summer layout.  Don't forget to check back tomorrow. I have a Mixed Media card for you.  

Also don't forget to check out the #LoveSummerArt  over on YouTube.  I've been inspired by so many wonderful artists this week, and have found some new people to stalk (I mean follow).   

Have a great weekend, 

Tonya 

Save the Date -  Our next Ustream is scheduled for August 3, at 8:30 pm est. 

Supplies:

• Lindy's Stamp Gang - Limor Webber Designs Signature Tres Chic - Magicals - Merci Beaucoup Mint
• Lindy's Stamp Gang - Glitz Spritz - Pearlescents
• Ranger Ink - Dyan Reaveley - Dylusions Ink Spray - Lemon Zest
• Marvy Reminisce - Gel Pen
• Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive
• Score Tape
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Gelatos® - Tangarine
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Gelatos® - Banana
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Gelatos® - Watermelon
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Glaze
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Gesso
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Stamper's Big Brush Artist Pen - Manganese Violet #160
• Geli Arts® Gelli Plate® 8x10.
• Prima Marketing - Zephyr - Say It In Crystals
• Prima Marketing - Wild Flowers Pillar Pack White
• Prima Marketing - Finnabair - Stencil - Bubbles
• Prima Marketing - Flower Centers - Monarch Diamond
• Foam Adhesive
• Artist Loft - Watercolors
• Gold Thread
• IndigoBlu - Limor Webber Designs - Rugged Edges Stamp
• The Crafter's Workshop - Mini Harlequin Stencil
• Die-Versions - Hexagons Background
• Die-Versions - Pretty Paisley
• Teresa Collins - Urban Market - Wood Veneer (3)
• Studio Calico - Wood Veneer - Camera
• Rhinestone  (Center of Camera)

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Watercolor Card Stacked Pots

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Hi everyone, today is my day over on Limor Webber's DT blog today, and I have an awesome treat for you.   I am going to share a watercolor tutorial from start to finish of this beautiful card with the Stamper's Big Brush Artist Pens by Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft®.

I just love this card!   It is so cheerful and bright.  Who wouldn't love to get a card like this in the mail?   Here are a few close ups of the flower pots.   You guys know that a few months ago,  I fell in Love with hand lettering.  Today's card share shows how I did the inside sentiment for the card. 

Head on over to Limor's DT blog
to see the process video that goes with today's post.  
There is also a list of markers used, and other detailed photos there.   

Thanks for stopping in today, 

Tonya 

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May Ustream Re-Cap

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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. 

For the show I used these supplies:

PAINTS

Artist Loft Watercolors

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!

Here are the pens that I used last night:

Uni-Ball Signo 207

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.   

Marvy Uchido Reminisce

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. 

Sharpie - Pen Stylo

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

Our next class will be June 2 at 8:30 p.m. EST. 

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