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WOW! Video! How to Use NEW Stampin’ Blends!

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As promised in yesterday’s post of the autumn card below, I have a 1 Minute to WOW! Video Tutorial for you with a demonstration on how I used the Stampin’ Up! Stampin’ Blends alcohol based markers to color the leaves. Simple to do. Beautiful results. The customer release date for the Stampin’ Blends is November 1, 2017!

HOT TIP! Whisper White is ideal for use with the Stampin’ Blends markers. However, with a little lighter touch, you can use Crumb Cake card stock, too!

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Merry Patterns Blog Candy Winner

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I have chosen a Stampin’ Pretty winner for my “Merry Patterns” Blog Candy Giveaway. Over 400 readers left comments sharing their favorite metal for the holidays. You can see the original blog candy post and comments here.

MY RANDOMLY SELECTED BLOG CANDY WINNER IS: Georgia Gallman

Georgia said: Gold is most suitable for the holidays-it really makes the days feel special!

Congrats, Georgia! Please email me in the next 24 hours with your U.S. mailing address and I’ll send you all the blog candy goodies in the photo pronto!

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Falling in Love with Stampin’ Blends Markers

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This weekend I got a chance to practice and play with the Stampin’ Up! Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers (available to customers Nov. 1, 2017). For today’s fall card, I used Rich Razzleberry and Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends (each color has two shades) to add rich layers of color to the Crumb Cake leaves.

I’ll share an easy coloring technique for using the Stampin’ Blends with a 1 Minute to WOW! Video Tutorial tomorrow!

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STAMPIN’ PRETTY TIPS:

The sentiments and images from the Colorful Seasons Stamp Set are lovely and offer year round versatility. The leaves were cropped with the coordinating Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies. Save 10% when you purchase the stamp set and dies as a bundle!

Colorful Seasons Bundle – Images © Stampin’ Up!

Stampin’ Blends Must-Have! Tuxedo Black Memento Ink is designed to work with the Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers. To keep the image crisp, give the stamped images a minute or two to dry before adding the saturated color of the markers.
A stamp from Touches of Texture Stamp Set adds soft, distressed texture and balance.
A 1 3/8″ x 5″ wood pattern from Stampin’ Up! Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack (6 x 6). The versatile wood patterns are part of the Buy 3 Get 1 FREE Sale on select designer series paper collection. Details and choices here.