Hello there, have you ever called in your discount store or thrift store and thought would that work for my crafting? well a few weeks back I was looking in my local Poundland store here in the UK and notice these double ended watercolour pens, I thought for a pound it was worth a try and was pleasantly surprised with the results.
Started with A2 (US size) card blank, cut a piece of crawford and black cold press watercolour card down to fit slightly smaller than the card blank. Used a piece of hardboard, taped the watercolour card to the board using masking tape. Gave the card a little brush of water first and I scribbled three of the pens on ceramic tile.
Watered the colours down with a little water and simply brushed the three colours across the watercolour card to create that artistic look. Dried with a heat tool as I'm not that patience to wait. Rub the panel with cornflour and with clear embossing ink I stamped "Hello my Friend" from the WW the big the bold and the happy stamp set using my diy stamping tool, Poured over some Wow gold embossing powder and heat set with heat tool.
Sprayed a little sheer shimmer spray by imagine crafts to had that shimmer effect. cut a piece of fun foam down to fit the back of the watercolour card adhered with double sided tape and later adhering the panel to the card blank, pressing firmly as it's watercolour card and needs that extra pressure to adhere. Added a few clear AB sequins to finished which I adhered with micro glue dots.
Interested in what supplies i've used, click on the images below to be taken to the stores i've used, No affiliate links are used.
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Overall these pens are really quite good and gives a stunning look too, would definitely recommend them to anyone and would tried pound and discount store products again. Do you enjoy using discount craft supplies and which products are your favourites. Enjoy the rest of your day.
What a great result for such a cheap price, I've had success with some cheaper supplies and some that haven't worked so well, but if it's not cost a fortune what's to lose! Thanks yet again for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kindness, Yes I agree you don't have nothing to lose trying out discount craft goods. Hugs xx
DeleteThink I need to come shopping with you lol, I always look in our Poundland but very rarely find anything. I sometimes find good bargains in The Works though. Your card looks beautiful. Creative Blessings, Tracy x
ReplyDeleteAw, that would be good that, sometimes I too struggle to find things in poundland, then other times I get a bit more luck. I hope you find some craft goodies soon in your local pound store. Thank you for your kindness too. Best wishes xx
DeleteWOW! This is simply stunning. Very elegant and placement of the sequins are just perfect. I don'tknow how you do it but you make CAS look easy and it can literally take me hours to come up with a half decent design! You're amazing, my friend!
ReplyDeleteBIG HUGS, Asha
Aw bless you my sweet friend, you have definitely made me smile today. Thank you for your kindness has this means so much to me. I love your amazing designs Asha as you already know. You are such a wonderful friend to me ;) Wishing you the all the best for the holiday season. Hugs xx
DeleteWhat a gorgeous card!! Really love that soft watercolor background!! Beautifully done! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kindness, you have made me smile. Hugs xx
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