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Stampendous and STAEDTLER Final Blog Hop

It’s now the final week of a colorful blog collaboration with the folks at STAEDTLER, the place where fine German craftsmanship meets gorgeous artistry. You’re familiar already with tons of STAEDTLER products, their Mars Eraser is legendary, and Fimo Clay is classic. We have been huge fans of their products for years, and their Karat Aquarelle pencils are Fran’s absolute favorite colored pencil.

For today’s STAEDTLER card I used some green Soft Pastel Chalks on watercolour paper:

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I don’t know what made me try it but I thought the pastels would blend with water and thankfully it worked out!!

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Once all of the colours blended together I let it dry and then treated it like patterned paper.
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I used two great new stamp sets called Air Scapes and Hot Air Trio.
I had the crazy idea to colour the balloons in sepia tones to keep the card monochromatic. It’s fun shading with just one colour family – it give you the freedom to think about the light and shadow. (I used a combo of Copics and pastel chalk pencils)

Check out the full blog hop list! There are some great prizes up for grabs.

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    34 comments

    1. wendypMay 24, 2013 at 6:15 PM

      Beautiful!!! I haven't tried water with pastels, but I have a pack somewhere in my scraproom. Might just have to dig them out and give it a try!

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    2. Mary AnnMay 24, 2013 at 8:08 PM

      Very pretty card!Never used water pastels!

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    3. Kristine ReynoldsMay 24, 2013 at 10:07 PM

      Love it! What a fabulous project! Love that background

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    4. Jamie MartinMay 24, 2013 at 10:33 PM

      Great background and love the brown balloons :)

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    5. Loly BordaMay 24, 2013 at 11:03 PM

      Fabulous! Your background is gorgeous perfect for the soft colored ballons. TFS

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    6. KathrynMay 24, 2013 at 11:24 PM

      My favorite colors on your background. The monochromatic balloons really does make a statement with darks and lights! Love it a lot!

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    7. SabrinaMay 25, 2013 at 1:48 AM

      The green is absolutely beautiful and so are your hot air balloons!!

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    8. barbara macaskillMay 25, 2013 at 2:04 AM

      GORGEOUS! Love the Sepia tones on the balloons against that gorgeous green background! So glad Stampendous! added this so we didn't miss this gorgeous piece of art! TFS!

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    9. Miriam PrantnerMay 25, 2013 at 2:05 AM

      Oh WOW! That background is fantastic and I love the monochromatic coloring of the balloons! Wonderful card!

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    10. Nazeema Calypso ThompsonMay 25, 2013 at 2:10 AM

      OMG...I love this!!! Love the vibrant hues of the pastels and your vintage balloons!!! Fabulous card!!

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    11. IrisMay 25, 2013 at 2:13 AM

      so pretty

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    12. jengdMay 25, 2013 at 2:35 AM

      Lovely! Not sure I would have thought to try water with the pastels but it's gorgeous and I really like the way you colored the balloons. Wonderful!

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    13. TurnedgypsyMay 25, 2013 at 2:39 AM

      Awesome

      chris@iwooten.com

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    14. craftymom205May 25, 2013 at 3:18 AM

      love the green background.

      craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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    15. AnonymousMay 25, 2013 at 3:31 AM

      I really love both ideas you came up with: the water with chalks and the sepia-toned balloons. Really great!

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    16. TishMay 25, 2013 at 3:32 AM

      Aha--so these can be used with water?? Who knew. Great background.
      Tish
      cattish@verizon.net

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    17. LauraEvaMay 25, 2013 at 4:45 AM

      Stunning! Love it!

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    18. Carolina KathyMay 25, 2013 at 5:21 AM

      Great idea! It looks terrific!

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    19. Pat MooreMay 25, 2013 at 5:39 AM

      What a smooth application of color. Thanks for sharing. I love the finished card.

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    20. NanceeMay 25, 2013 at 5:43 AM

      I really like the monochromatic balloons, looks like an old time photograph. Very cool.

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    21. StampendousGraphicsMay 25, 2013 at 5:44 AM

      This is so gorgeous, Tobi! We're so glad you were able to play with us after all! What a gorgeous way to wash a background!! Thanks for sharing your art with our team and our hop!

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    22. Denise BryantMay 25, 2013 at 6:51 AM

      Love the details on that pretty balloon stamp! Great card!

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    23. KathleenMay 25, 2013 at 7:41 AM

      Love the background you did. It really makes this card!

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    24. BarbaraMay 25, 2013 at 7:53 AM

      The contrast between the background and the sepia balloons make a wonderful card!

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    25. JudyMay 25, 2013 at 7:57 AM

      Beautiful background. I am so in love with these hot air balloon stamps and the sentiments. I've never tried the watercolor pencils, will have to add to the stash when the chance presents itself. Thanks for sharing.

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    26. Caroline D.May 25, 2013 at 10:02 AM

      ooo.... love the background you made with the chalks. Will give this a try for sure! Your card is fantastic!

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    27. Mary-Anne VMay 25, 2013 at 10:27 AM

      Great background for your piece...love the deep green.

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    28. KailashMay 25, 2013 at 1:13 PM

      I absolutely love your gorgeous background, the colors are so rich and blended beautifully. Love the coloring of the balloons too!!

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    29. littlebitoftotoMay 25, 2013 at 10:09 PM

      Oh, I love the green....very nice. Thanks for sharing.

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    30. Sue DMay 25, 2013 at 10:45 PM

      Very pretty background you created with these chalks.

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    31. CaroleMay 25, 2013 at 11:09 PM

      Oh my! My colors. I love your vintage look. Super card.

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    32. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 4:36 AM

      Those greens are mouthwatering! I need to get more colors! Love how u colored the ballons in that suble sepia color group to let both the balloons and the background each have their own moment! This has been the best blog hop I have ever seen this week! All the artists are sooooo fun and inspiring! TFS and giving us the time you do!

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    33. JanisMay 26, 2013 at 7:52 AM

      The balloons really stand out against your wonderful background effect!!

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    34. DJ RantsMay 27, 2013 at 10:57 PM

      Gorgeous!! Love how your sky turned out and the sepia balloons look brilliant against the bright sky!!

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