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Watercolor Bleed
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First time guest tutorial writer and Dirty Dozen Alumna Christine Okken will show you how to create a unique watercolored look.
Supplies you'll need for this project
Stamps
Embossing ink
Embossing powder
Heat tool
Watercolor paper
Water mister
Water brush
Dye inks
Paper towel
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Our Artist in Residence answers your questions
Q: Paula asked:"I am having trouble with my cardstock bending and warping every time I heat emboss. I always use good quality Stampin' Up!® cardstock, but always end up with warped cards. Can you suggest any tips or ways other than heating the back of the card stock and laying it flat or placing a heavy book on top?"
A: Cardstock will warp with the application of heat because there is always a bit of moisture in the cardstock and this is removed with the heat gun. Moving your heat gun evenly around the cardstock, not overheating and heating both the front and the back of the cardstock will help, and there are some great tips in this thread in our forum as well.
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Feedback From Past Tutorials
Gin has a suggestion for the Tent Card Tutorial: "I would leave one edge of the center accordion fold piece untaped, so that you can open it, sign it inside and maybe even put a cute something into the accordion piece as an extra surprise! Velcro™ would also work."
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Tutorials You May Have Missed
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No special supplies are needed for next week's technique.
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December 1 to December 7
Use supplies you likely already own and try new techniques.
Embossing resist.
Bows.
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That's Horace, he's part of the chorus.
Use this sketch for your card.
Letters.
Bronner's Christmas Wonderland.
Check out any of the 199 previous featured stamper's gallery, then upload a creation inspired by her work.
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