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Stampendous Partners with STAEDTLER!

Hi there! I have an exciting week of posts and to start off with a bang the Stampendous! team has been treated to a partnership with STAEDTLER products! There will be opportunities for you to win some huge prizes (and I hope you do!) and for you to see some cool new stamps just released by Stampendous!
 
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I decided to pull out two gorgeous new sets called Air Scapes and Soaring Sentiments and I coloured in the balloons with STAEDTLER ergosoft aquarell watercolor pencils. (I got the 12 pack) If you are new to colouring and not sure about the whole “Copic thing” then getting your feet wet with watercolor pencils (did you catch the pun??!!) is a non-scary way to start! You just colour the area you want coloured then wet it with a water pen.
 
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I left the colours really pale because I wanted them to match the patterned papers but you can get quite intense with them as well. I love the look of watercolour mediums though. It’s a soft and pretty effect! (You may also notice a little glitter here and there – I used Crystal Sparkly Embossing Powder.)
 
Here are the ladies that are sharing projects today...make sure you leave some love...some lucky commenters will win some amazing prizes!!!


Tobi Crawford (You are here)


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    50 comments

    1. LauraEvaMay 20, 2013 at 8:44 PM

      wow---simple gorgeous!!!

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    2. Kristine ReynoldsMay 20, 2013 at 9:04 PM

      Beautiful card Tobi!

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    3. Pat MooreMay 20, 2013 at 9:07 PM

      wonderful stamps and great layout

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    4. Lisa SomervilleMay 20, 2013 at 9:13 PM

      Love your layout and choice of papers, just perfect for those hot air balloons!

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    5. Gerrie JohnnicMay 20, 2013 at 9:52 PM

      Great colors and design.

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    6. The Sparkly FairyMay 20, 2013 at 9:53 PM

      Brilliant watercolour effects!

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    7. Debi TullierMay 20, 2013 at 9:53 PM

      Beautiful and so well done! Thank you so much for the great inspiration.

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    8. UnknownMay 20, 2013 at 9:54 PM

      This is stunning and I love the dreamy blue color around your balloons!

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    9. NanceeMay 20, 2013 at 9:57 PM

      I love the look of the watercolors, so soft and airy, perfect match for the hot air balloons.

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    10. patMay 20, 2013 at 10:07 PM

      Absolutely adorable!!!

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    11. Jamie MartinMay 20, 2013 at 10:20 PM

      Tobi, such a pretty card and love the touch of glitter :)

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    12. JudyMay 20, 2013 at 10:27 PM

      The pale colors look really great, like you were right in with the clouds. Love that you can use some glitter also. Thanks for sharing.

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    13. Barb TurpinMay 20, 2013 at 11:09 PM

      Very pretty, love the font in the sentiment too.

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    14. barbara macaskillMay 20, 2013 at 11:25 PM

      *SIGH! Love the watercolors! So soft and pretty! Your card is glitteriscious! TFS!

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    15. Cindy CimaMay 20, 2013 at 11:41 PM

      Cute card! Love it!

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    16. Kathy LouisMay 21, 2013 at 12:04 AM

      I love how you colored in the balloons using so many different colors. Pretty cool stamp design.

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    17. Lisa LaraMay 21, 2013 at 12:10 AM

      Amazing.

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    18. SabrinaMay 21, 2013 at 12:48 AM

      Just beautiful! I love water coloring too!!

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    19. KailashMay 21, 2013 at 1:28 AM

      The pretty pastel colors with the glitter is fabulous on the balloons!!

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    20. cal8007May 21, 2013 at 2:54 AM

      It's amazing how two people use the same stamp and come back with such different projects!! Love the addition of the glitter on the images!!

      Thanks for the chance,

      Carmen L

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    21. KathleenMay 21, 2013 at 3:07 AM

      Very detailed and beautiful coloring. Pastels are unusual choice (I think) but it is very striking.

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    22. Mary AnnMay 21, 2013 at 4:02 AM

      AWESOME!Beautiful card!Love your stamp,coloring is awesome!!!

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    23. Edna SiuMay 21, 2013 at 4:07 AM

      It is beautiful colored design, love the stamp set and the sentiment matching up.

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    24. Cheryl S.May 21, 2013 at 4:07 AM

      I absolutely love all the detail you incorporated with your coloring and I think the glitter on the balloon must be terrific when viewed in person!

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    25. YolandaMay 21, 2013 at 4:38 AM

      Love this set of stamps and how you used it. Thanks....I love blue

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    26. KT Fit KittyMay 21, 2013 at 4:41 AM

      Hard to believe this has been coloured by water-colour pencils - you did a beautiful job. I will be trying this myself. Love the stamp and the sentiment and the colours used. KT

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    27. CarolMay 21, 2013 at 7:38 AM

      Love these balloons and the soft color effect!

      Carol B
      ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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    28. BarbaraMay 21, 2013 at 8:35 AM

      This is very pretty with the pastel colors and I love the sentiment you chose to go with this!

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    29. Suzanne CMay 21, 2013 at 9:08 AM

      Love the soft effect of the shadowing around the balloons. Beautifully colored and love the card!

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    30. Kathy MartinMay 21, 2013 at 10:11 AM

      Love this card. I like the colors of the balloons, and the sentament is great.

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    31. Mary-Anne VMay 21, 2013 at 10:19 AM

      Wonderful card...love the way you used the water colour pencils ESP the darker around the image.

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    32. craftymom205May 21, 2013 at 10:32 AM

      Love the card.

      craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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    33. Denise BryantMay 21, 2013 at 1:03 PM

      Fabulous coloring! Love the balloons!

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    34. Sue DMay 21, 2013 at 6:48 PM

      Great papers and watercoloring and I like the touch of glitter.

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    35. KathrynMay 21, 2013 at 6:52 PM

      Such a contrast with paler colors. So soft and light...and I love glitter too!!

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    36. KathrynMay 21, 2013 at 6:53 PM

      Such a contrast with paler colors. So soft and light...and I love glitter too!!

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    37. Tami B.May 21, 2013 at 7:42 PM

      Love the sentiment on this one. Very pretty.

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    38. Karen BuchananMay 21, 2013 at 8:26 PM

      Beautiful card, those sentiments are great!

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    39. UnknownMay 21, 2013 at 10:50 PM

      I love the vivid colors of the pencils but like your pastel coloring even more with this card! It leaves you kinda floaty, doesn't it? Thanks for the post!

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    40. Miriam PrantnerMay 21, 2013 at 11:56 PM

      Gorgeous! Love the sparkle/texture you added to the balloons!

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    41. Colorado CrafterMay 22, 2013 at 12:38 AM

      Lovely card!! Beautiful watercoloring!

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    42. Isha GuptaMay 22, 2013 at 5:09 AM

      Love your card and the coloring. I love coloring too :)

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    43. Caroline D.May 22, 2013 at 9:24 AM

      beautiful coloring and the background paper with the pennants and circles is perfect for the festive balloons!!

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    44. jengdMay 22, 2013 at 10:10 AM

      Absolutely gorgeous! Love those papers and the way it pops off the edges!

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    45. Paulette SMay 23, 2013 at 1:13 AM

      I love how you kept the water coloring soft to match the printed papers. It turned out lovely.

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    46. Shelly SchmidtMay 23, 2013 at 1:17 AM

      Beautiful watercoloring- love the dimension you achieved with the images- looks like the balloon is going to fly right off the page! Love the soft background too.

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    47. Marilyn C.May 24, 2013 at 3:12 AM

      Nice touch with the glitter. I like the softness of the coloring. Like the use of the label die cut - it created a nice effect & is unusual.

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    48. Ava GavloskiMay 24, 2013 at 6:58 AM

      Tobi, you truly showcased how well the watercoloring can be accomplished with quality product... well done, the glitter truly over the top!!!

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    49. Tenia NelsonMay 25, 2013 at 10:41 PM

      GORGEOUS!!

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    50. JanisMay 26, 2013 at 7:59 AM

      Love the beautiful coloring and dreamy effect!!

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