Something Saturday - Popping Pastels

 HI There Creators,

Today I felt like using my new Soft Pastels (which haven't had much of a work out yet despite owning them for a couple of months now)

We got given this "Amazing Silhouettes" stamp set at a recent conference and initially I wondered what the heck I would do with it 🤣  but I always used to love this technique and I figured it would work well with this set (I'm happy to say I think it does!)

On to the photos then a description for you.....

 

 

 

The technique is called Popping Pastels, as you can see it creates a beautiful light delicate image.

You'll need Versamark (and versamark refill if your pad is a bit dry - best if it's a bit juicy), Pastels, and cotton wool balls (and obviously a stamp set🤣)

What you do is ink up your stamp with versamark, stamp it (you won't be able to see it) Then puff pastels onto it - I scribble my pastels onto a scrap bit of paper first to get "dust", and pick up the dust from that.  As you puff the pastel dust onto it, it clings to the versamark and your image magically appears (so cool!)  you can add more than one colour to build up the colour you have on it, on this last tree I used about 4 colours.  The versamark will "set" the pastels in place for you.

To see what I used click here:  What Heather Used

and to see the video, here it is.....

 I hope this inspires you to create! (don't forget if you're in Australia, you can purchase through me, just click one of the links)

God Bless love

Heather xox

February Class Cards

 Hi there Creators,

Feels like ages since I've done a regular class!  however not quite back to normal yet, February's class is on Wednesday 9th Feb 10.30am or 7pm, it'll be a $20 class for the 4 cards, with written instructions and envelopes.  Then March we'll get back to the first Wednesday of the month.

So I'm guessing you want to see the cards?

First up, you'll get to pick which card you make but essentially it uses the same stamp sets (Amazing Silhouettes and In the Moment) and the Soft Pastels Assortment.  Check out what I used here:  What Heather used

Then this next card I've used the gorgeous Very Versailles, such a pretty stamp set!  Check out the products I used here:  What Heather Used

Third Card uses this lovely spread of flowers from Blessings of Home Stamp set.  Check out the products I used for this card here:  What Heather Used

And lastly I've used the Gentle Waves Stamp set, to create (what I think looks waterfall-like) however nobody else so far has felt that way about it - anyway I like it 🤣  let me know what you think!  Check out what I used here:  What Heather Used

If you can make it to one of the classes, do let me know!

Otherwise I hope these inspire you to create, and do ask me if you have any questions!

God Bless love

Heather xox