TLC630 ~ Baby Wipe Watercolor ~ {3/19/17}

[kellyjg]

Hi all! I'm so excited to be up next to host the challenge! I'm not so excited for the reason I'm offering it so early. I came down with a migraine this afternoon and my meds have made me unusually sleepy... zzzzzz sooo... post super duper early it is... a treat for those who like to get busy early with a challenge (and late in the day ;)).

I hope you enjoy this week's TLC! It's one of my absolute fave background techniques...


BABY WIPE WATERCOLOR


It's so easy and creates the prettiest effect (especially considering how easy it is.) I use it ALL the time when I am Bible Journaling. You can find a tutorial video of it on my "Always Stampin' Videos" YouTube channel. Just look for "Bible Journaling, EXPERIENCE the Word with Kelly." The "how to" video is in part 2 but you are more than welcome to visit part 1 to understand some of the chit chat in part 2. The video shows the technique with acrylic paints where as today's challenges features water-base inks.


Here are the supplies needed...


BABY WIPES
WATER-BASE INKS
WHITE OR CREAM CARD STOCK
CLEAR ACRYLIC BLOCK
HEAT TOOL (optional)


Here's the basic step-by-step...


1. Apply ink to the acrylic block.


2. Pick up ink from acrylic block with a baby wipe.


3. Randomly burnish inked baby wipe onto cardstock.




TIPS...


Wait until inked card stock is completely dry before using. A heat tool will help speed the drying time.


To avoid visual "circles" from burnishing, begin rubbing with inked baby wipe at the edge of the card stock before working color into the center parts of the card stock.


Rubbing too much with baby wipe will cause fibers of the card stock to come loose. (I personally like this look A LITTLE as it gives the card stock a "hand made paper" look.)


The more ink colors used, the more rainbow effect created.


The more moisture in the wipe, the further the color will spread onto the card stock.


HERE is my sample... LIFT MY BABY WIPE


Be sure to post a link to your offering here in the comments below. And then be sure to include your sample in the

TLC630 Gallery... HERE.

[Sweet Irene]

Here is the link to Kelly's video tutorial:

[guneauxdesigns]

Oh, Betty, thank you so very much for posting Kelly's video! I love it and am so inspired by it!! God bless you both!!!

[smadson]

I loved it too! Thank you!

[Kemernow]

I believe it's time for me to purchase a journaling bible.

[bubblestx4]

I wanted to try this technique but didn't have baby wipes so tried it with Clorox kitchen wipes instead . . . seemed to work quite well as a substitute! Here is my card for the challenge:

He is Risen! by bubblestx4 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Kemernow]

What fun! Thanks for teaching me a new technique!

Enjoy the Journey by Kemernow - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[snietje]

I love this technique , Betty thanks for the video, this is terrific!! and Kelly thank you for this challengeHere is mine


playing bunnies by snietje - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Crafty Julia]

Had fun making this card, using the baby wipe technique for my "water" background- the otter has a stamped gift wrapped package, and I put a larger wrapped package with twine alongside. Here's Otter's Gift

[cjzim]

This is a new technique to me, Kelly, and once I got the right cardstock, it was really fun!

Embossed Easter Blessings

[Crafty Julia]

love this baby wipe technique! used it on the label dc panel behind my sentiment- background is paper pieced- and finished with 2 brads and a wrapped yellow twine embellishment. Here's Golden Chocolate Chips

[Sweet Irene]

Thank you Kelly, here is my card:CAS421, WT627, TLC630, Hello Friend by Sweet Irene - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[justwritedesigns]

Thanks for the fun challenge, Kelly! Here's my Easter Bunny. Thanks so much for looking!

[muscrat]

Here's my card. Worked great on bristol paper.

TLC630 BABY WIPE WATERCOLOR by muscrat - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[lacyquilter]

Here's mine. I made a twisted box.

[Dockside]

Thanks for the great technique Kelly! Here is my card TLC630 Lightening Sky by Dockside at Splitcoaststampers

[Arizona Maine]

Thanks Kelly for the great baby wipe challenge! Here's my tulips card.

[Cook22]

Late, but determined to give this a try on my day off:

MIX217 Masked Words

[Shirleysgirl]

Fun technique. Love the softness it creates.

Blessed by Shirleysgirl - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Katchoo1]

Cool technique! I am going to keep playing with this in the future so I may be posting another card to this challenge in the future. In the meantime, here is my first attempt:

Happy Flying Unicorn Birthday!

[IndigosMom]

Fun Technique! Here's mine:
TLC630 Never Too Old by IndigosMom - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers
Thanks for looking!
JJ

[shirlb19]

I have had my glossy piece under heavy breaks to flatten since Monday and finally took it out to use for the featured stamper today:

Plum Branch by shirlb19 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers


Shirl

[annsforte3]

Finally got to try this technique! And I love it!! Thank you Kelly!

Here is my Splash of Color!

[tessaduck]

APRVSN17G fools who dream

[smadson]

I combined this with one of the VSN. Challengs. Here is mine. APRVSN17N Artfully Thinking of You sm by smadson - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[shirlb19]

Another try at baby wipe technique. I need to practice this more:

Hello Spring by shirlb19 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers


Shirl