Day One Coffee Loving Cardmakers Summer Blog Hop

I'm so excited for day one of the Coffee Loving Cardmakers Summer Blog Hop!  The record was broken at the Spring Hop, for the number of participants and we certainly hope that trend continues.  We have new, amazing sponsors in addition to the many who continue to support this happy little caffeinated group.  

For today's project, I'm putting my drawing and watercoloring skills to work.

I will often Google images that I want to recreate and that is the case for my flamingo.  I shared this side by side comparison of my drawing, from the Googled photo, on my social media awhile back.

I used my Adornit watercolor pencils and water brush to color all my hand drawn images; the flamingo, the ocean with reflection of the flamingo, and the palm tree. 

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I felt like I should include at least one stamped image, after all, this is a group who loves stamping.  So, I used the Sweet Stamp Shoppe image from the Cuppa Coffee stamp set and did some no line watercoloring.  For this, I used my Tombow dual brushes to swipe on my stamp a faint outline in blue, then orange for my summer beverage.

My triple stacked and popped up sentiment is courtesy of Stamplorations Hello Sunshine die.  I watercolored this as well, and added a coating of clear Nuvo Crystal drops for shine.  It is gorgeous in person!  My flamingo and sentiment were colored on Strathmore watercolor paper 300 series. 

Lastly, I stenciled some Bo Bunny Sugar Glitter Paste on my sky and water, and colored a few on top with a yellow Tombow dual brush marker after they were heat dried.  I'm using an A7 sized Bazzill card (scallop trimmed off)  that has been slightly trimmed down, and Adornit scrapbook paper designed by Laura Kelly Designs.

Be sure and create something new that is summer themed and includes a coffee, tea or cocoa image.  It can be a summer drink, even.  Think frappucino!  Then, be sure and join our challenge as there will be a ton of prizes up for grabs.


Here's your link to the blog hop.  Scroll to bottom of post for Inlinkz button.

Coffee Loving Cardmakers Summer Blog Hop Linky

When: Friday, June 23 – Friday, June 30

Time: 6 am pacific

THEME: Summer

USE: coffee, tea &/or cocoa images

Use this hashtag in your social media #summer2017clh

Also linking to these challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge -Let's Take a Vacation
Simon Says Stamp Work It Wednesday Challenge - Summer


Stamplorations Cutplorations June Photo Inspiration Challenge
(I'm using the dragon color for inspiration in my project and a die)


Stamplorations Anything Goes Challenge (dies)


Word Art Wednesday Challenge #288-289 Anything Goes

Addicted to Stamps & More Challenge #247 Make Your Mark

SUPPLIES

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Adornit 36 pc Watercolor Pencil Set + Water Brush Shop at: Amazon	Echo Park 6x6 Magical Dot Stencil Shop at: SBC	Laura Kelly B/W Dots Double Sided paper for Adornit Shop at: SBC	Strathmore 300 series Watercolor Paper 9 x12 pad Shop at: SBC | Blitsy | SSS
Bo Bunny Glitter Paste Sugar Shop at: SBC | Blitsy | SSS	Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Permanent Runner Shop at: SBC	Bazzill 5x7 Scalloped Card Shop at: SBC	Tonic MORNING DEW Grande Nuvo Crystal Drops Shop at: SBC | Blitsy | SSS

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Shine On with Adornit Art Play Paintables

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News Flash:  Did you know Adornit Art Play Paintables were introduced in 2014?  Did you also know that everyone (and their brother) has tried to copy their formula ever since?  Well, that's my opinion at least.  Carolee McMullins is the owner/designer at Adornit and, once again, created a trend that others have tried to imitate. 

Adornit has always been an innovator in the creative market with products that range from specialty fabrics, wood products, designer papers and of course, the Art Play line which includes coloring books, coloring planners and more.  Not to mention, the Adornit Shoppes and their clothing line!

Adornit Art Play Paintables "Shine On"

Carolee McMullins knows that, in order to be successful, you must surround yourself with like minded people, judging by the success of her company and the designers that she partners with; Lindsay Ostrom, Michelle Hamilton and Stephanie Ackerman.

I was excited to color up this flamingo image, from the "Shine On" Art Play.  You'll be seeing more from me in the coming weeks, however, here's a close-up of my colored image.  I used Tombows and watercolored much of it, including those fun polka dots in various colors.  You can see by the photo above, that I took some liberty with the cup and straw, adding watercolored stripes to my straw and green polka dots on my cup.  I actually modeled that cup after a set of green polka dot glassware that I have at home.

You can shop for all of the Adornit Play Products, here.

Look for the new Art Play Paintables to be in stores soon.  Be sure you're in the know by following Adornit on their social media.   Happy Crafting and thanks for stopping by!  Terri

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