Cards

Night Sky Friendship Greeting Card

By on March 28, 2018

I have been really enjoying doing watercolor greeting card tutorials lately even though technically I am using inks rather than actual watercolors. The technique is the same and I am using bright vibrant colors that blend really well. You, of course, can use your regular watercolor sets. Let me know how your Night Sky greeting cards turn out, don’t forget to tag me in your Instagram posts! I would love to see your work.

~~~Supplies~~~
Aqua Painters Stampin Up
Ink Pad Refills Stampin Up
Cardstock Amazon
Charming Cafe Stamp Set Stampin Up
Colored twine Amazon

~~~Alternative Supplies~~~
Watercolor Paper
Watercolor Paints
Paintbrushes
color string (or twine) with Sharpies

Night Sky Greeting Card

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Watercolour Rainbow Butterfly Card

By on March 21, 2018

I am obsessed with beautiful bright colors, so of course that comes through in my art. I have been experimenting with blending watercolors (waterbased dye inks), it is such a relaxing experience. These Aqua pens are so much fun!

~~~Supplies~~~
Aqua Painters Stampin Up
Emboss Powder Amazon
Versamark Ink Pad: Stampin Up
Foam Tape Amazon
Heat Tool: Amazon
Ink Refills Stampin Up
Watercolor Paper Amazon
Balloon Celebration Photopolymer Stamp Set (sentiment I used on the front)  Stampin Up
Butterfly Stamp  no longer available

Tea Time with Tarryn Watercolor butterfly card

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Cards | Special Technique

DIY Acetate PopUp Card

By on March 1, 2018

I saw these cute 3D Acetate PopUp cards in a Stationary store and I just knew it would be a great DIY project. I love birthday popup cards, I got one from my husband for my birthday and I have been dying to make a handmade pop-up card ever since! I hope you enjoy my video and get some craft inspiration and ideas!

~~~Supplies~~~

Ink Pads (BERMUDA BAY, SMOKY SLATE,  ) Stampin Up
Stamp Sets Retired, originally purchased through Stampin Up
Balloon Punch Stampin Up
Cardstock Amazon
Colored Cardstock Amazon
Heat Resistant Acetate Amazon

Ballon 3D Pop Up Card by Tea Time With Tarryn

Ballon 3D Pop Up Card by Tea Time With Tarryn

Ballon 3D Pop Up Card by Tea Time With Tarryn

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Cards | Special Technique

Clear Emboss on Pattern Paper

By 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

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Cards | Product Review

Water Brushes Review

By 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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Cards | Special Technique

Heat Emboss double-sided tape

By 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

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“Celebrate You Thinlits” Watercolor greeting card

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

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Cards | Special Technique

Stamp with Water

By 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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Cards | Special Technique

Tape Masking techniques

By 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. 

 

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Cards | Special Technique

Paint your embossing folder

By 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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