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“Celebrate You Thinlits” Watercolor greeting card

By tarryn on January 24, 2018

Had some fun putting together this card with my new watercolor paper, that I clearly have been in need of since I seem to be doing a lot of cards that involve painted backgrounds. I have used the new “Celebrate You Thinlit Dies” from Stampin’ Up that you can get for free with a $120 purchase from the online store

~~~Supplies~~~

Ink Refills (Island Indigo, Cherry Cobbler, Elegant Eggplant) Stampin Up
Celebrate You Thinlits Stampin Up
Watercolor Paper Amazon
Heat Tool Amazon
White gel pen Amazon

Tea Time with Tarryn | Watercolour greeting card | Sale-a-bration | Celebrate You Thinlits Stampin Up

Stamp with Water

By tarryn on January 17, 2018

Stamp using water! It’s backward day! We are stamping water into the inked page instead of inking up the stamps. It is fun and easy and gives you a really beautiful effect. I discovered this by accident and I have been experiencing with it ever since. All you really need is an ink pad (or re-inkers) and water. Please feel free to leave any questions or comments about this fun new technique below.

~~~Supplies~~~

Ink Pads Stampin Up
Ink Refills Stampin Up
Stamp set no longer available Stampin Up

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Tape Masking techniques

By tarryn on January 15, 2018

When masking with tape on cardstock you are going to find it will tear the paper and cause problems for you. Most of us use washi tape which doesn’t do a great job. I have the answer for you! Use scotch tape and double sided tape with this simple trick to make your life sooo much easier!

~~~ Supplies~~~

Ink Pads (Early Espresso) Stampin Up
Ink Refills (Bermuda Bay, Elegant Eggplant, Cherry Cobler, Crushed Curry) Stampin Up
Scotch Tape (no paper or tissue tape)
Double-sided tape (with a removable backing is best)
Thinlet Die (no longer available for purchase) Stampin Up
Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack Stampin Up

Disclaimer: I am not a Stampin Up representative or Demonstrator, just a fan of their products. I am not paid to endorse their products.

Journal Layout

No Stamps Art Journal Page

By tarryn on

Not all who art journal buy stamping supplies so I have challenged myself to do a Stamp-free journal page! It was fun and rewarding. I love how this page turned out!

~~~ Supplies ~~~

Prisma Markers Prisma Color
Texture Paste Amazon
Paint Spatula Amazon
Ink Pads (Sahara Sand, Tip Top Taupe, Early Espresso) Stampin Up
Ink Refills (Elegant Eggplant) Stampin Up
Sharpies
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Melange Tissue Wrap Amazon
Stickers & Medalians
Twin
Pattern Party Decorative Masks (stencils) Stampin Up

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Paint your embossing folder

By tarryn on January 10, 2018

I made this cute mermaid greeting card using mostly teal and purple because those are my favourite colors right now. It reminds me of Barney but what can you do! I only have one mermaid stamp that I have had for about 20 years. Proof that you don’t need a million stamps to make pretty cards.

~~~Supplies~~~

Embossing Machines Amazon
Embossing Folders Amazon
Ink Refills Stampin Up

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Heat Emboss, Stencil and Watercolor

By tarryn on January 6, 2018

I clearly am super into teal and purple at the moment. Purple used to be my favourite color but it has recently landed the number two spot since I have fallen in love with teal. It’s pretty magical to use clear heat embossing powder with watercolor paint. If you haven’t tried it, you really should give it a try. Such a satisfying experience! I have to say I really love the “Eastern Beauty” Stamp set by Stampin Up. I have been using it a lot lately.

~~~Supplies~~~

Ink Refills (Bermuda Bay, Elegant Eggplant) Stampin Up
Cardstock Amazon
Colored Cardstock Amazon
Clear Emboss Powder: Stampin Up
Heat Tool (for setting embossing powder – no, hairdryers don’t work): Amazon
Versamark Ink Pad: Stampin Up
Pattern Party Decorative Masks (stencils) Stampin Up

Stencil, Heat Emboss and Watercolors | Tea Time With Tarryn

Cards

Easy Watercolor Card for Beginners

By tarryn on January 5, 2018

A great beginner project for doing a watercolor effect. It is easy, you just need some form of watercoloring medium and a pretty embossing folder. This Thank you card is easy and fun. Painting is so relaxing…

~~~Supplies~~~

Ink Refills (Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Cherry Cobbler) Stampin Up
Instead of ink refills, you could try watercolor paints, acrylic paints, or even markers.
Card Stock
Embossing Folders Amazon
Embossing Machine (I use a Cuttlebug) Amazon
Thin Paint Brushes

Emboss and Watercolor. Easy Watercolor Technique | Tea Time With Tarryn

Cards

Epic Celebration Greeting Card

By tarryn on January 3, 2018

Stampin Up is having their 2018 Sale-a-bration and I was lucky enough to get my hands on the “Epic Celebration” Stamp set early! So I had some fun and created this card that I hope will inspire your creations. This stamp see is totally free, details below supplies list.

~~~Supplies~~~

Sale-A-Bration stamps and details: StampWithJan
Black Stayzon Ink Amazon
Alcohol Markers Amazon

~~~Free Stamp Details~~~
Visit the link in the supplies list and add at least $60 to your cart. Then click on the ‘Sale-a-bration’ link and choose from one of the many free stamp set or other free items available and add to your cart before checking out.

Epic Celebration Greeting Card | Tea Time With Tarryn

Journal Layout

2018 New Year Art Journal layout

By tarryn on

It’s been a while since I last posted one of my mixed media art journal layouts. I absolutely love working on them. It’s good for the soul!! This one was obviously inspired by all the new things I got for Christmas. If you have not seen my “What I got for Christmas” Video, its available on youtube to watch.

~~~Supplies~~~

Up and Away Thinlet Dies Stampin Up
Ink Refills Stampin Up
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Melange Tissue Wrap Amazon
Tim Holtz Stencils Amazon
Faber-Castell Texture Paste (Metallic Pearl) Amazon

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Tea Time With Tarryn | Mixed Media Art Journal Layout | 2018 New Year page

Cards

Stain Glass Effect

By tarryn on December 30, 2017

I love the look of this easy DIY Stain Glass greeting card effect using the set: Eastern Beauty &Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies by Stampin Up. Its super easy but they do require some a few extra minutes… adding all those little pieces back in but it is very therapeutic if you are in no rush.

~~~Supplies~~~

Eastern Beauty Bundle Stampin Up
Colored Card stock (light blue, red, black)
Clear/Sparkly Embossing Powder: Amazon
Double sided Tape
Versamark Ink Pad:Stampin Up