Multi-Layer Scene Building with Kelly

Hello Crafters! Two of my favorite things about cards are colors and cute critters. We're combining both today to create a fun birthday card.

There are so many cute animal sets in the Wplus9 arsenal that I had a hard time choosing but ultimately I decided to use the ones who haven't seen any love from me in awhile. I mean, look how adorable they are. How could I - in good conscious - continue to neglect them, right?

You can follow along from start to finish in the video below.

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I love the way they pop out from their little windows. I think it gives the card such charming character. The addition if the actual twine strings to the balloons adds a bit of texture to the card which is super fun.

Don't you just love the shimmers on the balloons? I know I love shimmer on everything but I feel like it's a good problem to have. ;o)

I hope you're inspired to be creative this weekend! Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Just Checking In with Joni

Hello everyone, Joni here sharing these cute images from Curious Forest Friends and Forest Friends and combining it with an old favorite - the Birds & Branches Frame Die.

I began by distressing the white background panel with Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Evergreen Bough. I then watercolored the Birds & Branches Frame die. The bear and raccoon were both colored with Copic Markers and die cut using their corresponding companion dies.

Next, I stamped the sentiments "Hello Friend" and "Just checking in to say hi" from Forest Friends. To finish off the card I added some Sparkling Clear sequins from Pretty Pink Posh.

I hope you enjoyed! Thank you so much for stopping by!

GUEST ARTIST FEATURE: Rubeena Farooqui

Hello, friends! It's Rubeena from A Rare Ruby. I am super excited to be a guest designer for WPlus9. Dawn is one of the sweetest and most talented ladies in the craft world, and I am so glad to have crossed paths with her. I'm grateful for this opportunity, considering the wonders that Dawn does with watercolors! For the past few months, I have been busy so I don't have as much free time to craft as I used to. When I do craft, I find myself playing with watercolors and creating basic scenes. I find that the scenes still look good even if you don't have the skill (or time) to fill in shading and details.

For today's card, I used two cute sets from WPlus9's latest release: Forest Friends and Curious Forest Friends. I started with watercolor paper and Ranger Black waterproof ink. I stamped the tree trunk and two of the bears, and I used masking tape for the bear that is lying against the trunk. I stamped in a log, some bees, some falling leaves, and the sentiment. Since it's waterproof ink. it doesn't matter if I stamp the sentiment now or later.

Once all the images were stamped, I started to color with my favorite watercolors. I added some blue for the sky and dabbed areas with a tissue for clouds. I finished it off with some splatters. Once the panel was dry, I used Scor-Tape to attach it to my A2 folded white card base.

I hope you felt inspired to create your very own basic watercolor scenes. If I can do it, so can you. WPlus9 critter sets are just perfect for creating so many different kinds. Thanks for stopping by and leaving some love! A huge thanks to Dawn for having me today :)

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Curious Forest Friends Forest Friends Ranger Archival Ink Pad JET BLACK AIP31468 Mijello MISSION GOLD WATER COLOR SET OF 34 MWC1534 Silver BLACK VELVET Brush Size 2 Round 300527 Silver BLACK VELVET Brush Size 6 Round 300565 MISTI MEMORY MISTI PRECISION STAMPER 12.25x12.25 Stamping Tool Kit mistimem *Neenah Classic Crest **110 LB** SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE Paper Pack 25 Sheets *Tim Holtz DISTRESS WATERCOLOR CARDSTOCK Ranger Ink TDA39549 *Inkadinkado STAMPING MASK PAPER Dimensional Crafting 62-01022 Scor-Tape 1/4 Inch Crafting Tape

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VIDEO: Hello Forest Friends with Kelly

Hello Crafters! I have a confession to make. I cannot stop using these bears..

Can. Not.

very time I sit down to create I'm like "Where are the bears?!" I mean how could I not love them. I decided to try and start working those fall color schemes into my card but I kept it super light.

It's not Autumn yet. :)

You can watch the video below where I tried to share a few tips on coloring with the markers you own along with how I handle where I want to stamp my sentiment.

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I hope the shading tips help you to use what you have. Until, you want to buy more of course. I'll always support you in your crafty purchases.

Thank you so much for visiting!

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Curious Forest Friends Forest Friends White Cardstock Shimmer Spray Mist Black Dye Ink Simon Says Stamp Premium Ink Pad INTENSE BLACK Ink065 3M Scotch SUPER STICKY FULL ADHESIVE Post It Notes 35625 Ranger Inkssentials Non Stick CRAFT SHEET 15 X 18 Reusable NSC20677 Ranger MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS IBT40965 Ranger MINI ROUND FOAM REFILLS for Mini Round Ink Blending Tools IBT40972 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad ABANDONED CORAL TIM43188 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad CARVED PUMPKIN Ranger TIM43201 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad FOSSILIZED AMBER Ranger TIM43225 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad CRACKED PISTACHIO TIM43218 Simon Says Stamp LARGE GRID PAPER Pack Pad SGRID1 The Color of Fun Sakura 6 WHITE Gelly Roll Classic Medium Point Pens Set 57488 EK Success WRITING PEN FINE TIP 55-30080 Copic Sketch Marker BG34 HORIZON GREEN Copic Sketch Marker BG11 MOON WHITE Copic Sketch MARKER YR24 PALE SEPIA Copic Sketch Marker R32 PEACH Copic Sketch Marker E77 MAROON Dark Red Copic Sketch Marker E74 COCOA BROWN Chocolate Copic Sketch Marker E71 CHAMPAGNE Taupe Copic Sketch Marker E70 ASH ROSE Dusty Pink Copic Sketch Marker E59 WALNUT Dark Brown *Copic Sketch Marker E57 LIGHT WALNUT Light Brown Copic Sketch Marker E55 LIGHT CAMEL Tan Copic Sketch Marker E31 BRICK BEIGE Cream

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