Aquamarker winners

Thank you to everyone who took the time to enter the Aquamarker giveaway
my 2 winners, who were randomly selected are...

no 5 - Sammy

and

no 9 KateE

congrats ladies - all prizes will be posted out this week

 Debz x

Live the life you've imagined

Hi there,
thanks to everyone who commented here and on the Letraset blog about my last post featuring white embossing and promarkers.
This time I'm sticking with the grungy theme but using completely different products - this time I'm using Letraset Inks and Aquamarkers.
Here's a sneaky peek...

I'm also giving away some goodies
I have two sets of Aquamarkers to give away - so we'll have 2 winners this time.

All you have to do is leave a comment on my post on the Letraset Blog here and then leave your details on the inlinkz below. The draw closes at midnight (GMT) on Friday 8th August

Debz x

Watercolour Christmas

Thankyou to everyone who took the time to enter my candy - I really appreciate your comments :)
This week I'm going to be showing you the watercolour cards we made during the Aquamarker Christmas Card class at the September Retreat at The Papeterie.

This was a much easier technique than it looks - you'll find all the info for this and the 2 other techniques on my post on the Letraset Blog.

Again I'm giving some markers away - because this is an Aquamarker post, I'm giving away some Aquamarkers....

So all you have to do to enter the candy is.... comment on my post on the letraset blog and leave your details on the inlinkz below - if you want to share this post in blogland or on facebook or twitter please feel free :)

this candy will end at 12 noon GMT on Saturday 2nd November.

Debbi x

Catch Up 3

Third catch up today, after the promarker/flexmarker in the afternoon I had a beginners water based marker class - we used Aquamarkers, Neon Markers and Metallic Markers which are all water based....

and these are the techniques we covered with the water based markers...

Debz x

Catch Up 2

Another catch up post for you, this time it's my Promarker/Flexmarker workshop from the other week at The Papeterie....
First up was a Beginners promarker/flexmarker class - we coloured a few different images: a character stamp, a floral stamp and a teddy bear stamp. This was to give the class a feel for various different applications, how to blend and add texture.....

Debz x

Neon and Aquamarker Cards

Blogging my last class of the retreat now - with a wee taster of the water based markers from Letraset. We used Neon markers and Aquamarkers and the embossed resist technique in 2 different ways to make these cards.
The first one, we simply used white embossing powder to emboss the image onto watercolour paper then coloured the image with neon markers

and the second one.... we coloured the newspaper background stamp with an aquamarker then clear embossed another image over the top, then cloured with aquamarkers

All stamps and greetings are Hero Arts.
Debz x

Bonus Evening Class

For all the ladies who had booked the accommodation package for the Craft Retreat, we threw in an optional bonus evening class, so this is where we had our evening meal and then our class....

But before we got crafty, we got to stuff our faces - wasn't going to bother with dessert, but decided the Bailey's Chocolate Pot needed some love.....

So for the bonus class I decided to introduce the ladies to some quick and easy water-based marker techniques using Letraset Aquamarkers, Neon markers and Metallic markers. Here's the first sample I made using Neon markers, the Tim Holtz Fanciful Flight die, watercolour paper and I used some PB stamps but the ladies used Marion Emberson "Sunshine & Flowers" stamps...

the ladies had free reign to use the aquamarkers and neon markers and here are some of the lovely samples they made with these stamps and the butterfly die... from Louise, Anda and Meg (please click on each to see them larger)

  

for the second tag, I went for a grungier look using Metallic Markers, Tim Holtz mini blueprint stamps and Tim Holtz Gadget Gears die cut grungeboard.

and here's some samples from Louise and Meg....

 

Debz x

Another one :)

Time for another tag, but I can only give you a sneaky peek here, all the details are over on the letraset blog. 

I went with a warm colour scheme because I'm not enjoying this snow at all, I much prefer the heat. So hopefully here's some inspiration for you to dig out your water based markers - Aquamarkers and Metallic markers and get creating :)

 Debz x

Another Tag

While I was playing the other night, making tags - I came away with this one, this time I used a combination of Aquamarkers and Metallic Markers

 Firstly I clear embossed a Tim Holtz stamp onto a Manila tag, the same as before, then I scribbled some Aquamarkers onto the craft sheet - I used: Periwinkle, Saltwater, Twilight Blue and Dusky Plum. I then used 3 of the Metallic markers to stamp the Hero Arts flower stamp and the Tim Holtz stamp onto the tag once the Aquamarker background was dry, I used Light Green, Blue and Violet Metallic Markers. I used the same 3 Metallic Markers to also colour the lace trim, the seam binding ribbon and the wooden heart buttons.

Here are a couple of close ups taken to show off the Metallic Markers...

I'd like to enter it into:
City Crafter Challenge - winter blues
Inky Chicks - anything goes
Loves rubber stamps - cute as a button
Cupcake Craft - anything but a card
Kaboodle Doodles - buttons
Make It Monday - anything goes
My Craft Spot - anything goes

Debz x

Aquamarker Winner

I want to say a huge thankyou to everyone who took the time to enter my giveaway, and who commented on my aquamarker project on the Letraset Blog.
I've used Mr Random.org to select a winner again and this time he chose number 38 which is Sharon - congratulations :) Please email me as soon as you can and I'll get your prize sent out to you. 
If the prize hasn't been claimed by noon on Friday I will draw another winner.
Debz x

Aquamarker Giveaway

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Morning folks, hope it's bright and sunny where you are too. I'm back with a huge giveaway today - to celebrate Letraset releasing 20 new Aquamarker colours, I'm giving away an entire set of 60 Aquamarkers - that's the 39 exisitng colours, a blender and the 20 new colours. Do you fancy it?
If you've never tried Aquamarkers before then you really need to give these a try - they are fun to use for a whole host of techniques that are only possible because these markers are water based.

So, I have a couple of rules....
1. Pop over to the Letraset Blog to see what I've done with some of the new colours and leave a comment
2. Pop back here and leave your details on the inlinkz below

The draw closes at 12 noon GMT on Tuesday 19th September. Winner will be selected by random.org

 

Debz x

1000th post and a winner

Argh, it's taking me longer than planned to get back into the swing of blogging. I have loads of work commitments at the moment, and it's not leaving me a lot of time to do things I can show on the blog. But enough of that, I have lots of news to share....
I thought you'd like to hear about some upcoming events at The Papeterie. 
Firstly, the very special, and very first Craft Retreat will be going ahead between Friday 21st and Sunday 23rd September - not long now. We're really excited about this: Kath, Erika and myself have some fab workshops lined up. If you're interested in joining us I think Charlotte just might be able to squeeze one or two more people in - there are workshop packages available with and without accommodation. 
Next I'll be teaming up with Kath and Charlotte to bring you our Christmas Papercraft Extravaganza - on Sunday 7th October. Make 3 papercraft projects during this fun day with the 3 of us - buffet lunch included. There are still places available - look out for sneak peeks coming soon here, and on Kath's and The Papeterie's blogs.

On Saturday 20th October I'll be demonstrating Christmas Spellbinders dies and embossing folders, and teaching a Christmas Spellbinders class in the afternoon from 1.30pm - 3.30pm.

Then on Sunday 21st October I have an intermediate Promarker/Flexmarker class from 1-3pm - this class is for people who have previously attended one of my beginner/basics promarker classes.
To book any of the classes at the Papeterie, please call 01224 802337

I have more exciting news for you.... Letraset have released 20 new colours to the Aquamarker range (there were previously 40 including the blender) Lookout for a wee tutorial from me on the Letraset blog tomorrow. 

Now you all know how I like my colour charts, so I made this one up to include all 60 aquamarkers. There is plenty of space to fill in the colours, I've made the spaces extra large because I coloured directly onto the colour chart with each colour, then used an acrylic block and a water brush to colour the other half of the space. And of course I printed the chart onto water colour paper for a true representation of the colours. A wee note of warning though - inkjet ink tends to be water based, so make sure you don't touch the lines or colour names with the water brush :)You can get the download link for the blank chart here.

Before I go, I'd better pick a winner for the Limited Edition 2012 Autumn promarker pack...... Mr Random.org selected number 11 which is Linda Simpson, congratulations Linda, please email me before noon on Friday and I'll get your prize out to you as soon as I can.   Winner will be redrawn

Don't forget to pop back tomorrow for another giveaway - it's gonna be a big one :)
Debz x

Aquamarker Giveaway 2

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I have another pack of Aquamarkers to give away, courtesy of Letraset - this time I'm giving away Set 2...

which contains these yummy colours...

plus I'll throw in Flame Red and Rose Carmine :)

So, to be in with a chance of winning Set 1 of 12 Aquamarkers all you have to do is...

• pop over and see my tutorial on the Letraset Blog and leave a comment (if you left a comment already skip to the linky)
• come back here and enter your name on the linky below

You have until 12 noon GMT on Tuesday 26th June to enter

Thanks for visiting, 
I appreciate any comments 
Debz x

Aquamarkers Anyone?

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I'm ashamed to say my Aquamarkers don't get nearly as much use as they should do, I'm not too hot at the whole water colouring images, but I have to say I love using them to make backgrounds. So I thought I'd show you some fun techniques with Aquamarkers over on the Letraset Blog.


Here's a wee sneaky peek of what I've done...

And my very generous boss Paul, at Letraset has kindly given me some Aquamarkers to give away so you can have a go at these techniques. So, to be in with a chance of winning Set 1 of 12 Aquamarkers all you have to do is...

• pop over and see my tutorial on the Letraset Blog and leave a comment
• come back here and enter your name on the linky below

You have until 12 noon GMT on Tuesday 19th June to enter
And this is what you could win...

Thanks for visiting, 
I appreciate any comments 
Debz x

Last Day of The Tattie Holidays

kids are back to school tomorrow, and not a moment too soon lol
I love my kids more than anything else in the world, but when they're bored they drive me bananas. And with the rotten weather, they've been confined inside for a lot of the time - let's just say I'm looking forward to my own company for 6 hours tomorrow :)


I'm back to share some more samples from last weekend with you. As a Product Coach for Letraset, I'm required to demonstrate a whole range of products - I know, it's a hard life isn't it lol Because Promarkers and Flexmarkers are so popular, I spend the majority of my time with them. But now and again I get to play with all the other products that Letraset produce, including Aquamarkers.


Aquamarkers are ideal for making quick and easy backgrounds, so I thought I'd illustrate this point by making up some simple ATC's. It's also a quick and easy technique to demonstrate in store.
All you need is a craft mat/baking sheet, some aquamarkers and a water or mica spray.

 Inkadinkado greeting, aquamarkers, That Special Touch mica spray, Tonic butterfly punch

 I tilted the ATC to show off the mica spray

Fiskars birdie punch, Tim Holtz filmstrip stamp, aquamarkers, That Special Touch Mica Spray.


I'd like to enter these into:
Flutter By Wednesday - open
Try it on Tuesday - taking to the skies
ATC Challenges - anything goes
The Corrosive Challenge - flying things
Scrappy Frogs - something that flies

Passion for Promarkers #48 - In the Garden

That's been a really quick week again, where is the time flying to? Well it's Tuesday morning so that means it's another new challenge at Passion for Promarkers, this week the lovely Maria chose the theme "In the Garden" and you can use any colours of promarkers. Maria has also done a fabulous tutorial for the Weekend Workshop featuring a very clever way to use your blender pen, so if you pop over there for a nosey - remember to leave a comment there for a chance to win some fab digital images from Digistamp Boutique.

So this week, for a wee change, I decided to dig out my AquaPromarkers and have a go at colouring with them. I haven't really done any watercolouring since I did my Higher exam at school, which was more than 20 years ago (argh, how did that happen) so I'm a wee bit rusty. And of course you have to forget everything you know about using Promarkers, as the AquaPromarkers require a completely different technique. I also decided to go for bright cheery colours - I don't know about you, but "watercolour" always makes me think "wishy-washy", and I wanted to prove otherwise.

Of course, the good thing about AquaPromarkers is that you don't need so many colours, as you can dilute each of them to a shade that suits you.

Image: Bloom & Grow from Sugar Nellie, coloured with AquaPromarkers: for her skin I mixed some Sepia and Rose Carmine on my glass cutting board with the Aqua Blender, for her hair I used Naples Yellow and Gold Ochre, for her clothing I used Rose Carmine and Gold Ochre, The grass and leaves were Sap Green and Permanent Green and the watering can was Lamp Black.

Papers: the butterfly paper was a freebie from SC&P magazine, and the pink polka dot and pink stripe papers are Doodlebug, the yellow, pink and mint cardstock is all core'dinations.

The greeting is Daisy & Dandelion and ribbon is from Angel Crafts

Here's her wee close-up...

Remember to pop over and see all the other fabulous designs from the DT (links on my sidebar) and I'm looking forward to seeing all your entries again this week. The prize this week is a £10 voucher for the Fabulous Joanna Sheen

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:
A Spoonful of Sugar - Birthday
Just Us Girls - Colour Collection and Birthday
Stamp Something - Layered
Fab n Funky - Use a neglected stamp (have had this stamp for months and never inked it up)
Creative Card Crew - Happy Birthday
Creative Belli - Die Cut Shapes
Pile It On - Is Spring Finally Here
Penny's challenges - Anything Goes