art and craft ideas – Tea Time With Tarryn

DIY Melted Crayons Card

By tarryn on March 15, 2018

I have been itching to try a DIY melted crayons card. I finally got around to doing it and it turned out great, it is a perfect beginner DIY greeting card. It was loads of fun. I have so many crayons lying around from my old projects, so it’s nice to finally another project to use them for.

~~~Supplies~~~
Wax Crayons – any brand, any kind
Card Stock (pre-scored cards)
Flower Stamps – Tea Time with Tarryn (coming soon…)
Sequins – Tea Time with Tarryn (coming soon…)
Dream Sticker – Tea Time with Tarryn (coming soon…)
Heat gun or hair dryer

melted crayon card DIY

Clear Emboss on Pattern Paper

By tarryn on February 22, 2018

This is a very cool looking technique which involves clear emboss powder, pattern or color paper and black markers. It makes for such a cool effect! I had fun putting these together in a cute little “Thank You” card I made.

~~~ Supplies ~~~

“Lift Me Up” Stamp Set Stampin Up
Up and Away Thinlet Dies Stampin Up
Versamark Ink Pad: Stampin Up
Tombow dual brush marker Amazon
Stampin Up Markers Stampin Up
Pattern or coloured paper or Cardstock

Cards

Handlettering Card, no Stamps

By tarryn on February 15, 2018

I love handlettering, it is so beautiful and it is so “in” right now. Paired with the dark watercolours, I think it really takes it to the next level. This is something that anyone can do! It’s fun, easy and fast! Nothing is more relaxing than doodling. One of my favourite cards.

~~~Supplies~~~
Patterned or coloured paper OR Watercolors & Watercolor paper
White gel pen Amazon (or the pen of your choice)

Handlettering watercolor handmade greeting card

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Water Brushes Review

By tarryn on February 12, 2018

I see these water brush pens (aka Aqua Painters – as Stampin’ Up calls them) everywhere and I have been dying to try them. I love water colouring and I do it with a variety of mediums (Gelatos, watercolour pencils, watercolour crayons, watercolours, inks etc.) So logically I should really have one.. and now I do. I love them!

~~~Supplies~~~
Celebrate You Thinlits Stampin Up
Aqua Painters Stampin Up
Faber-Castell Gelatos Amazon
Dual Tip Marker Stampin Up

~~~Similar Products~~~
Water Brushes Amazon
Tombow dual brush marker Amazon

Watercolor brushes | aqua painters | Tea Time with Tarryn

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Heat Emboss double-sided tape

By tarryn on January 30, 2018

I was thinking about how wonderful embossing powder is and it occurred to me that all you really need is something to stick it to! I thought this would be a fun experiment. This experiment turned out to make a beautiful card! I used my free set of thinlits I got from Stampin Up’s Sale-a-bration set: Celebrate You Thinlits. This was the first time I really got to experiment with these beautiful gold, silver and copper embossing powders I just purchased.

~~~Supplies~~~

Emboss Powder Amazon
Cardstock Amazon
Double Sided Tape (Michael’s or any craft or office supply store)
Heat Tool (for setting embossing powder – no, hairdryers don’t work): Amazon

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