TLC191 Penciled "Pink" Twinks 10-20-08

[Lynn in St. Louis]

It's Pink Week here on Splitcoast. Some of the different challenges have had Pink variation challenges all month, but the TLC group is going Pink this week in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. What was started by two people 23 years ago as a one-week way to promote mammography as an effective weapon in the fight against breast cancer has grown into a month long international pink-phenomenon to raise awareness.

--It's the most common form of cancer among women, accounting for about 25 percent of all cancer diagnoses among women, according to the American Cancer Society.

--The American Cancer Society predicts that breast cancer will occur in nearly 183,000 women this year.

--Nearly 41,000 of those women are expected to die from the disease, according to the society.

--Nearly 75 percent of women older than 40 get mammograms, about double the percentage when the breast cancer awareness week was started, according to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

--Early detection is key. "Numerous studies have shown that early detection increases treatment options and can save lives. That is why it is so important for women 40 and older to get an annual mammogram," said Dr. Otis Bawley, American Cancer Society chief medical officer.

--The society recommends clinical breast exams yearly for women 40 and older, every three years for women in their 20s and 30s. Women at high risk (more than 20 percent lifetime risk) should get a mammogram and MRI yearly.

--The five-year survival rate for early detection is 98 percent, according to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, up from 74 percent in 1982, when the organization was founded.

--The Komen organization estimates that 5 million Americans will be diagnosed, and 1 million will die from the disease over the next five years; 25 million diagnosed and 10 million will die around the world over the next quarter of a century - so there is still work to be done.

Many of us know people who have been afflicted with this disease. My mother had a radical double mastectomy in 1967. She was one of the lucky ones back then who beat the odds and survived another 32 years. Today we have so many state-of-the-art methods of examination, but the key is early detection, and that still remains the responsibility of US!

The challenge hostesses would like to encourage you to send your cards that are made for this challenge to Chemo Angels, while not mandatory, we'd love for you to share your creations so that they go to those most in need of encouragement.

For information on how to donate your cards see: //www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=11517671&postcount=1

Ok - public service announcement is over and now on with the FUN!


This week our technique involves PINK and Twinks (a/k/a Twinkling H2os) Twinkling H2O's are watercolor cakes that are incredibly shimmery, non-toxic and acid free. They come in little pots of individual colors, so find one in a shade of pink and let's get going. I first saw this technique done by Pat Huntoon and her gang of creative genius' back in February. Since this week we are focusing on Breast Cancer Awareness, it's encouraged that you include PINK in your design and focus on encouragement and strength within your theme.

For this week's technique the supplies that you will need:
Open Image Stamps
Permanent Ink or Stazon if you prefer
Cardstock
Water
Paint brush or aquapainter
Watercolor Pencils
Pink (or pinkish hue) Twinkling H2O's

#1: Start by preparing the Twinkling H2Os (Twinks) by adding some water to the little pot...not too much, just enough to soften the cake.

#2: Stamp your image onto your cardstock using permanent ink or Stazon.

#3 Using your watercolor pencils apply color to the areas in your stamped image where you want to add focus, and not necessarily the entire image.

#4 Using you paint brush or aquapainter, pick up the H2O and bring your watercolor pencil colors to life by moistening the areas you have laid down with your watercolor pencils using your your brush or aquapainter loaded with H2O, blending the Twinks and watercolor pencils. Brush in one direction blending the colors into your image as you go.

#5 Allow to dry and enjoy the shimmer that the Twinkling H2O's add, then complete your piece as desired.

HINTS: Using a variety of shades of Twinks make beautiful colors come alive. Just be sure to clean your brush/painter between color pots.

Be sure to use the keyword TLC191.

To view my sample card, click HERE.

To view ALL the submissions using this weeks technique, click HERE.

HINT FOR NEXT WEEK: Gather up those left over napkins!

[Melissa41]

Your card is gorgeous and a great "cause" this week! I can't wait to see what everyone does today (but I don't have any twinkling H20's).

Have a great day!

[Lynn in St. Louis]

I hope that you will make a card for PINK Week anyway...it's such a great cause.

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Originally Posted by Melissa41

Your card is gorgeous and a great "cause" this week! I can't wait to see what everyone does today (but I don't have any twinkling H20's).

Have a great day!

[smitty2004]

beautiful card!!
no twinks here either, i am a big radiant pearls person, no twinks...
i'll get my coffee and come back and watch...
jan

[1busymomof2]

can you still play along if you don't have andy h2o's?

[Lynn in St. Louis]

BY ALL MEANS YES!

[Cook22]

I love my H2Os . I'll be back later on as I've got to head in to town in about 5 minutes. At least I can think about the encouragement and strength bit which will be much harder for me. Thanks for the great challenge today, Lynn.

[Melissa41]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynn in St. Louis

I hope that you will make a card for PINK Week anyway...it's such a great cause.

Great I will make a pink card minus the twinkling h20's - hopefully after work or later this week!

[sgtStamper]

I don't have twinkling H2Os, but I'm sure I can come up with something pink and sparkly!!!

[Lynn in St. Louis]

Perfect!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgtStamper

I don't have twinkling H2Os, but I'm sure I can come up with something pink and sparkly!!!

[princessdi69]

Dumb question of the day: I have Radiant Pearls but no Twinkling H2O's. How different are they? Can we still use the pearls since it gives the shimmer??

[Lynn in St. Louis]

Yes - they are similar in their shimmer effect. I don't know how they would mix with the watercolor pencils, but please feel free to use any shimmer product you like. Just modify as needed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by princessdi69

Dumb question of the day: I have Radiant Pearls but no Twinkling H2O's. How different are they? Can we still use the pearls since it gives the shimmer??

[debhorst]

My questions mirrors Diana's, does the radiant pearls with hairspray give the same effect and can I use that instead?? Would love to be able to play along but don't want to cheat. LOL!!

[princessdi69]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynn in St. Louis

Yes - they are similar in their shimmer effect. I don't know how they would mix with the watercolor pencils, but please feel free to use any shimmer product you like. Just modify as needed.

thank you...

[Lynn in St. Louis]

Please feel free to use any shimmery product you have on hand. The technique explained in post #1 is designed to use the watercolor pencils and blending with the twinkling H2O's, but just modify your technique to suit your product's properties.

There is no cheating with a challenge...the main idea behind any challenge is to get the creative juices flowing and to help jumpstart your creative process. Go for it girl!

[ciatate]

Not really according to specs but the spirit is there.
TLC191 Think Pink Halloween by ciatate at Splitcoaststampers
Cia Tate

[dawnmercedes]

yeah...I've got the supplies...now to get the kids off to school so I can complete the challenge!

[1busymomof2]

I didn't have h2o's, but I watercolored the image, and use some of the really pretty Melissa Frances breast cancer designer paper. Its pink, feminine and pretty & I hope it makes someone smile.
here is my card
going pink by 1busymomof2 at Splitcoaststampers

[bspinks]

Great challenge idea! Never thought of using pencils & h2o's together but can't wait to try it. Later this morning maybe; got a lot going on today!

[KY Southern Belle]

Here's my submission for the day.

Welcome Baby Girl

[pawallen142]

I'll have to watch today...no twinkling!

I am a breast cancer surviver. I never received any hand or personnally made card, but I got lots of regular cards from friends and relatives. They can do a lot to lift your spirits!

[debhorst]

Thanks for the grace in using virations of this technique!! It was a challenge for me even improvising because it has been a long time since I got out my PearlX!! So thanks for the encouragement to use those items that get hidden away!!

Here is my card:

On a wing and a prayer

[NANCYRUTH]

thank you lynn! TLC191,Blue Lambs Turned Pink for a Cure by NANCYRUTH at Splitcoaststampers

[lacyquilter]

Sounds like a delightful challenge. I love my h2o's. Hope I can squeeze in a card. I guess the gallery is going to be very pink today. Thanks, Lynn.

[chrisd99]

Great challenge and perfect theme, thanks Lynn. My card is here. TFL.

[dancerriley]

darn, i don't have twinkling h2o's

[cherbear49908]

You can use PearlEx with Watercolor Crayons! Once you get your brush with the color on in, pick up a little PearlEx and paint away! It works the same way as the Twinks.

[Kim Hughes]

can't play this mornng, but hopfully later today
Thanks for such a fabulous challenge

[glitterbabe]

Man! I'm really beginning to think I need a new scanner - or a digital camera! There are NO marks on the original card, but the picture looks sloppy to me. I apologize. It's not, really! And you can't see the shimmer of the crocus'! What's a girl to do????? Anyway, thanks for a great challenge, Lynn. It's for a great cause! So, here's my card.... Penciled Pink Crocus

Stef H

[papermoon04]

Here's mine, I had to substitute perfect pearls...

Think Pink Twinks

[Loree2000]

Ohhhh! I so love pink! But, I've never heard of twinks. So, I don't have those supplies. Would plain watercoloring or something similar be ok?

[TreasureOiler]

Quote:

Originally Posted by cherbear49908

You can use PearlEx with Watercolor Crayons! Once you get your brush with the color on in, pick up a little PearlEx and paint away! It works the same way as the Twinks.

Yah thanks for that tip! I'll try that this morning after getting my daughter off to school!

wonderful challenge Lynn!

[momofour26]

NO supplies for this challenge :( I will still make a pink card for the cause. Thanks Lynn!

[stampkinz]

No twinks but lots of pinks so I will be donating to the cause, too!

[dawnmercedes]

Tree TLC191 dmb by dawnmercedes at Splitcoaststampers

[stagccva]

Excellent challenge, Lynn! And thanks for all the information

[DawnL]

love my twinks Lynn...great TLC...thanks

[deipara]

No watercolor pencils for me, but I have Twinkling H2Os. *thinking for an alteration to the challenge*

[enm1974]

No twinks for me here either, but LOVE the idea for the chemo angels. I will definitely send some cards for the cause!

Here's my pink card:

TLC191 No Twinks but lots of Pinks! by enm1974 at Splitcoaststampers

[Emma F]

Thanks Lynn ... here's my

Twinkling Piggy