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I'm sharing 13 tips in this short video including some tips on using digital stamps and how to use the Colorless Blender to fix mistakes.

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This sweet Mother's Day card is the last of my gel This sweet Mother's Day card is the last of my gel press cards using the new Colorado Craft Company Anita Jeram release.

Congratulations to Lynne Lugo who is the lucky $25 gift card winner over on my blog. Lynne's excited to get creative.

Many thanks to all of you for leaving such wonderful comments here, on the blog, and YouTube. I read all the comments, and there were so many I could not keep up by responding to all of them. I'm absolutely thrilled so many of you are inspired to try incorporating gel press into your cardmaking!

Huge thanks to Colorado Craft Company for organizing an amazing hop and giveaway.

#coloradocraftcompany #anitajeram #gelliarts #gelliplate #gelpress #monoprinting #gelpressprinting #mixedmedia #cardmaking #cardideas #stamping #amberraindavis
Isn't this little Arteesst delightful? I'm loving Isn't this little Arteesst delightful? I'm loving the Bob Ross quotes too!

Colorado Craft Co is offering Free Shipping from now until midnight Tuesday 4/13. Use code FREESHIPPINGAD 

Thanks so much for all your lovely comments on my blog and YouTube video. It's amazing to hear how many of you are inspired to pull out your Anita Jeram sets and gel press.

There's still time to leave a comment on the blog for a chance to win a gift card.

#coloradocraftco #anitajeram #gelpress #gelliarts #gelpressprinting #mixedmedia #cardmaking #stamping #monoprinting #amberraindavis
I'm over on the WOW! YouTube channel with a bit of I'm over on the WOW! YouTube channel with a bit of Zentangle. Come join me!

#wowembossingpowder #wowembossing #heroarts #zentangle #zentangleforcardmakers #zia #czt
Turn a mini stamp into the focal point of your car Turn a mini stamp into the focal point of your card by creating a textured gel press scene.

Learn how in my latest video and post featuring gel press techniques and the new Colorado Craft Co Anita Jeram release. Links in bio. 

#coloradocraftcompany #anitajeram #gelpress #gelliarts #monoprinting #mixedmedia #cardmaking #cardideas #amberraindavis
A new Paint With Me video is live on my YouTube ch A new Paint With Me video is live on my YouTube channel. Link in bio.

Today, I'm using the Daniel Smith yellow ochre mixtures created during my Swatch With Me video.

Join me to learn wet on wet watercolor techniques including how to retain highlights, fix highlight mistakes, and avoid hard edges when painting backgrounds.

#danielsmithswatchbook #zenwatercolorswatch #watercolor #watercolour #danielsmith #danielsmithwatercolor #zentangle #zia #czt #digitalstamps #zentangleforcardmakers #notableink
Another favorite gel press print designed for a s Another favorite gel press print designed  for a scene card. 

As you'll see in my YouTube video I got a bit off track with my design on this one which lead to a stamp lifting technique and all those lovely distressed layers of acrylic paint. 

I learned so much in this single session of gel printing including favorite color combos and techniques I'll use again and again. 

YouTube & Blog links in bio.

#coloradocraftcompany #gelliarts #gelpress #gelpressprinting #monoprinting #mixedmedia #cardmaking #royaltalens #anitajeram
It's time for another Color Connection with Amber It's time for another Color Connection with Amber on the Altenew YouTube channel.

I was feeling the need to experiment so, today, I'm using alcohol inks on deli paper. Come connect with me on YouTube!

#altenew #colorconnectionwithamber #alcoholinks #cardideas #mixedmedia
The new Colorado Craft Company Anita Jeram release The new Colorado Craft Company Anita Jeram release is live! 

Learn how to make gel press prints for scene cards in my latest post & video. Links in bio. 

Join us on the blog hop for loads of inspiration and prizes. 

#mixedmedia #gelpress #coloradocraftcompany #cardideas #monoprint #gelliarts #gelprinting

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HOW TO PAINT WATERCOLOR GALAXY | TONIC STUDIOS

December 26, 2020 Cardmaking, Tonic Studios, Watercolor, WOW! Embossing, YouTube Tutorial

Learn how to paint watercolor galaxy and night sky. Happy holidays and welcome to the Tonic Studios Shoot For The Moon Blog Hop.

Tonic Studios Shoot For The Moon Blog Hop

Big thanks to my friend Seeka for relaying you to my blog. To start at the beginning of the hop, head to Maria Willis’ blog.

All the details on how to paint a watercolor galaxy and night sky are in this short card making video tutorial. Watch here or in HD on YouTube. While you’re there I’d love it if you like, subscribe, and share it with crafty friends!


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Tonic Studios Shoot For The Moon

Shoot For The Moon Stamp & Die Bundle is the latest addition to the Tonic Studios Stamp Club. A new set is released the last Friday of each month.

Tonic Studios Shoot For The Moon

The Stamp Club is not a subscription plan, but availability is limited. So grab yours while it’s still available. Visit Tonic Studios for more deets.

Watercolor Galaxy & Night Sky

A night sky was definitely in order for the Shoot For The Moon images. I had originally planned to create Northern Lights, but it ended up looking more like a galaxy.

How To Paint Watercolor Galaxy with Daniel Smith watercolor

Sometimes, okay more often than I’d like, things don’t go as planned and you just have to run with it. I show two versions of this card in the video. In the first version, I wasn’t thrilled with my arrangement of mountains and trees. Check out the video to see why.

Daniel Smith Watercolor

Two things that will help you create a watercolor galaxy are good high quality, 100% watercolor paper, and pre-wetting the paper with lots of clean clear water. The Daniel Smith watercolor I used today are:

  • Hansa Yellow Light
  • Quinacridone Rose
  • Indanthrone Blue
  • Indigo
  • Phthalo Turquoise
Watercolor Galaxy & Night Sky

Watercolor Snow

Whether you want to create gently falling snow or a blizzard, Altenew Pure White Ink Spray does the trick. Simply remove the ink spray nozzle, knock off the excess ink in the trash bin, and flick it on your card.

To create more depth, flick some on while your watercolor background is wet. These drops will feather out and blend into the background. Then, let the panel dry, and flick on another coat. These droplets will have crisp edges and appear to be at the forefront.

Watercolor Stamped Effect

While I wanted a silhouette look to the trees and mountains I also wanted them to have a watercolor feel. Dye ink is water-soluble and easy to reactivate.

First, I stamped the images with Altenew Pure Graphite Crisp Dye Ink. After After the night sky was complete, I wet the mountains and trees with a wet brush to soften the stamped images and create a painterly effect.

How to Paint Watercolor Galaxy & Night Sky

Sparkle Moon

Lastly to make the moon pop, I heat embossed it with WOW! Metallic Platinum Sparkle embossing powder. If I were to do this again, I think I would opt for watercolor to make it more cohesive as the moon looks a bit out of place.

・・・ Thank You ・・・


Floral Borders & Frames

Are you craving more Tonic Studios inspiration? Check out these Floral Borders & Frames.

Plus learn an amazing stamp masking technique. Learn more here.

Giveaway

One lucky winner will win a £50/$50 gift card to Tonic Studios and the Shoot for the Moon Bundle! To enter comment on every blog in the hop by 11:59pm PST on January 3, 2021.

The winner will be announced on January 5th, 2021 on Instagram and Facebook so make sure you’re following all the Tonic Studios accounts!

Next Stop

Next up is Daniel West who is sure to delight you! The full list of artists is below so you don’t miss any creative inspiration.

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Seeka
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Comments

  1. Suzi H says

    January 3, 2021 at 3:21 pm

    Wow, that is beautiful. Your tips on watercolours are fabulous. Thank you

    Reply
  2. Christine Taylor says

    January 3, 2021 at 3:20 pm

    Lovely cards! I would love to win this set! So many exciting possibilities! Keep creating!

    Reply
  3. Christine Taylor says

    January 3, 2021 at 3:18 pm

    Christine Cards & Crafts
    You have created lovely cards! So beautiful! I would love to win this set. So many exciting possibiliteis with it. Keep creating!

    Reply
  4. Christine Cards & Crafts says

    January 3, 2021 at 3:16 pm

    Lovely cards you’ve created. I would love to win this set! So many exciting possibilities with it! Keep creating!

    Reply
  5. Christine Cards & Crafts says

    January 3, 2021 at 2:53 pm

    Absolutely stunning work you did with the water colours! Your card is gorgeous! Keep creating!

    Reply
  6. Lisascreativeniche says

    December 29, 2020 at 5:53 pm

    Love the galaxy sky!

    Reply
  7. Marty B says

    December 29, 2020 at 12:24 pm

    What a gorgeous card. Your sky is stunning! Always enjoy watching your tutorials. I always learn something!

    Reply
  8. Miriam Prantner says

    December 29, 2020 at 8:03 am

    The scene you created is just so beautiful and dramatic! You’ve perfectly captured a dramatic starry snowy night! Love this kit!

    Reply
  9. Sue says

    December 28, 2020 at 7:01 pm

    Wow what a beautiful card love the colors thank you for sharing subscribed to your yet channel 😊

    Reply
  10. Estrella says

    December 28, 2020 at 6:26 pm

    Whoa! That sky is incredible! I will have to try your technique.

    Reply
  11. Mercedes Merkey Campbell says

    December 28, 2020 at 2:31 pm

    Well thank you Amber, I might even have to use my silly watercolors I’ve starred at for several years. What a wonderful background. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  12. Sara says

    December 28, 2020 at 10:41 am

    Wow just wow

    Reply
  13. Debbie Gant says

    December 28, 2020 at 10:16 am

    Loved how you explained how to create the background, looked amazing and you made it look so simple.
    It was a brilliant demo, thanks for the inspiration. Loved both cards

    Reply
  14. Nathalia Sistiva-Gager says

    December 28, 2020 at 7:38 am

    Wow!! The background is gorgeous! The whole card is gorgeous!!

    Reply
  15. Penny H says

    December 28, 2020 at 3:08 am

    Wow, gorgeous sky, I do love this set!!

    Reply
  16. Dhruvika says

    December 27, 2020 at 9:16 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous Amber… I’m a huge admirer of your watercoloring skills and completely love the way you capture it in your tutorial videos.. The background of the card is amazing but I loved the textures and depths you’ve created.. They are embezzling.. It would not be a astonishing that I’d be over the moon to get my hands on this set

    Reply
  17. Deborah Smart says

    December 27, 2020 at 4:40 pm

    OMGosh – the galaxy sky with this moon is just AMAZING!! I love it, and the whole kit. Thanks for sharing; my fingers are crossed!

    Reply
  18. Rene Tucker says

    December 27, 2020 at 4:28 pm

    How pretty is your use of watercolor for the background on your card! Just gorgeous. Love it. Fantastic set!

    Reply
  19. Carol E. Wortman says

    December 27, 2020 at 2:08 pm

    Wonderful video! True first is better… but I liked both cards (could pretend the blobs were closer snowflakes) watching the colors flow is so mesmerizing. That moooooon…. its popping off of that gorgeous sky! Great hop (really would love to own this bundle)! Hope someone shows the star die… love that there are embossing dies tooo. Man o man this is a terrific set!!

    Reply
  20. Kim M Jacobs says

    December 27, 2020 at 11:02 am

    Your sky is stunning. Thanks for the tutorial

    Reply
  21. Diane says

    December 27, 2020 at 11:00 am

    I love the texture and the way you made the trees look by wetting the stamped ink. So much to learn!

    Reply
  22. Lindar C says

    December 27, 2020 at 10:02 am

    Great video, love the halo around the stars, I will remember to try that while the paper is still wet. Beautiful card.

    Reply
  23. Vickie D says

    December 27, 2020 at 9:11 am

    Your card is beautiful. I always learn something from your videos!

    Reply
  24. Patt+H. says

    December 27, 2020 at 9:03 am

    Awesome cards! Thanks for the great watercolor snow tips too!

    Reply
  25. Lauryne Cunningham says

    December 27, 2020 at 8:15 am

    Your card is gorgeous! I love all the texture and the beautiful scene you created!

    Reply
  26. Nancy Knapp says

    December 26, 2020 at 10:49 pm

    I love your card! Thanks for sharing your techniques!

    Reply
  27. Brenda Aplin says

    December 26, 2020 at 10:26 pm

    Amber your card is beautiful!!! This release can be used so many ways!

    Reply
  28. Marisela Delgado says

    December 26, 2020 at 5:03 pm

    Gorgeous card!

    Reply
  29. Natalie says

    December 26, 2020 at 4:01 pm

    This. Is. Fabulous. Seriously, I loooooove the galaxy night sky! Beautiful.

    Reply
  30. Marian M says

    December 26, 2020 at 2:59 pm

    Loving your combo of stamps and watercolor!

    Reply
  31. Sherryl Shelton says

    December 26, 2020 at 1:36 pm

    Beautiful card! I have not tried water coloring, but you make it look easier than I thought. Will give it a try. Thank you.

    Reply
  32. Denise Bryant says

    December 26, 2020 at 11:31 am

    I love the galaxy sky you created for your beautiful scene! Gorgeous colors!

    Reply
  33. Kristi H. says

    December 26, 2020 at 11:06 am

    Very dramatic; I love it!

    Reply
  34. Stephanie Severin says

    December 26, 2020 at 10:37 am

    love that galaxy sky and the glowing moon

    Reply
  35. Kathryn says

    December 26, 2020 at 10:04 am

    Amber, the sky is beautiful as is the whole card!

    Reply
  36. Lisa O'Reilly says

    December 26, 2020 at 8:48 am

    Love your card and explanation of how to do the snow! Thank you!

    Reply
  37. Cheryl Gramlich says

    December 26, 2020 at 8:48 am

    Love your card and video. I ended up running over and buying this set… love the possibilities with it! <3

    Reply
  38. Peggy Parenteau says

    December 26, 2020 at 8:46 am

    Beautiful set! I’d be over the moon to call it my own! (-:

    Reply

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I'm sharing 13 tips in this short video including some tips on using digital stamps and how to use the Colorless Blender to fix mistakes.

Click to purchase the digital stamp set. 

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This sweet Mother's Day card is the last of my gel This sweet Mother's Day card is the last of my gel press cards using the new Colorado Craft Company Anita Jeram release.

Congratulations to Lynne Lugo who is the lucky $25 gift card winner over on my blog. Lynne's excited to get creative.

Many thanks to all of you for leaving such wonderful comments here, on the blog, and YouTube. I read all the comments, and there were so many I could not keep up by responding to all of them. I'm absolutely thrilled so many of you are inspired to try incorporating gel press into your cardmaking!

Huge thanks to Colorado Craft Company for organizing an amazing hop and giveaway.

#coloradocraftcompany #anitajeram #gelliarts #gelliplate #gelpress #monoprinting #gelpressprinting #mixedmedia #cardmaking #cardideas #stamping #amberraindavis
Isn't this little Arteesst delightful? I'm loving Isn't this little Arteesst delightful? I'm loving the Bob Ross quotes too!

Colorado Craft Co is offering Free Shipping from now until midnight Tuesday 4/13. Use code FREESHIPPINGAD 

Thanks so much for all your lovely comments on my blog and YouTube video. It's amazing to hear how many of you are inspired to pull out your Anita Jeram sets and gel press.

There's still time to leave a comment on the blog for a chance to win a gift card.

#coloradocraftco #anitajeram #gelpress #gelliarts #gelpressprinting #mixedmedia #cardmaking #stamping #monoprinting #amberraindavis
I'm over on the WOW! YouTube channel with a bit of I'm over on the WOW! YouTube channel with a bit of Zentangle. Come join me!

#wowembossingpowder #wowembossing #heroarts #zentangle #zentangleforcardmakers #zia #czt
Turn a mini stamp into the focal point of your car Turn a mini stamp into the focal point of your card by creating a textured gel press scene.

Learn how in my latest video and post featuring gel press techniques and the new Colorado Craft Co Anita Jeram release. Links in bio. 

#coloradocraftcompany #anitajeram #gelpress #gelliarts #monoprinting #mixedmedia #cardmaking #cardideas #amberraindavis
A new Paint With Me video is live on my YouTube ch A new Paint With Me video is live on my YouTube channel. Link in bio.

Today, I'm using the Daniel Smith yellow ochre mixtures created during my Swatch With Me video.

Join me to learn wet on wet watercolor techniques including how to retain highlights, fix highlight mistakes, and avoid hard edges when painting backgrounds.

#danielsmithswatchbook #zenwatercolorswatch #watercolor #watercolour #danielsmith #danielsmithwatercolor #zentangle #zia #czt #digitalstamps #zentangleforcardmakers #notableink
Another favorite gel press print designed for a s Another favorite gel press print designed  for a scene card. 

As you'll see in my YouTube video I got a bit off track with my design on this one which lead to a stamp lifting technique and all those lovely distressed layers of acrylic paint. 

I learned so much in this single session of gel printing including favorite color combos and techniques I'll use again and again. 

YouTube & Blog links in bio.

#coloradocraftcompany #gelliarts #gelpress #gelpressprinting #monoprinting #mixedmedia #cardmaking #royaltalens #anitajeram
It's time for another Color Connection with Amber It's time for another Color Connection with Amber on the Altenew YouTube channel.

I was feeling the need to experiment so, today, I'm using alcohol inks on deli paper. Come connect with me on YouTube!

#altenew #colorconnectionwithamber #alcoholinks #cardideas #mixedmedia

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