Coloring Techniques with In The Country Stamp Set

Oh, how I love to color. When I think about it, I’ve been coloring for over 55 years. I remember my mom always made sure we had plenty of crayons, coloring books, watercolor paints (remember the kind in a flat tin with a hinged lid and plastic paint brush?), and other fun craft supplies. Who would have thought that crafting all my life would lead to me being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator with a successful business so many years later? I even worked in a craft store when I was in high school and on college breaks.

In the following video, I demonstrate a couple of fun coloring techniques, one with Watercolor Pencils, the other with Soft Pastels, and both using Blender Pens to color the images from the In The Country Stamp Set. I hope you’ll give both of these techniques a try. I have a feeling they’ll make you feel a bit like a real artist, just like they do for me. I should mention here, that the In The Country Stamp Set can be yours free with a $50 order now through February 28th, 2023.

Here’s what I did:

Cards made with 2 different coloring techniques:

I used Watercolor Pencils and Blender Pens to color the images in the cards above.

I used Soft Pastels and Blender Pens to color the images in the cards above.

Cutting Dimensions for both sets of cards above:

• Card base = 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ on long side, fold in half.
• Basic White inside card = 5 1/4″ x 4″
• Embossed card stock layer on front = 5 1/4″ x 4″
• Card stock layer matching card base = 2 3/4″ x 4″
• Basic White for stamping & coloring = 2 1/2″ x 3 3/4″

Of course, you can still make very lovely cards with the In The Country Stamp Set even if you don’t want to color. Take a look at my cards below. In the first set of cards, I stamped with Black Momento Ink. In the second set of cards, I stamped with Gray Granite Ink.

In The Country Cling Stamp Set [160828] $19.00	Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad [147115] $8.00	Watercolor Pencils [141709] $16.00	Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2 [149014] $12.50	Soft Pastels Assortment [154585] $9.00
Blender Pens [102845] $12.00	Soft Suede 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [115318] $9.25	Garden Green 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [102584] $9.25	Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [120953] $9.25	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159276] $10.25
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [121045] $9.25	Vellum Basics 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [160839] $10.00	Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Pad [147118] $8.00	Gray Granite 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146983] $9.25
Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [159229] $8.75	Basic White Medium Envelopes [159236] $7.50	Real Red & Burlap Ribbon Combo Pack [160386] $9.00	Enamel Dot Essentials [160751] $8.00	Adhesive Backed Studs [160767] $9.50
Gray Granite 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Shimmer Ribbon [152463] $7.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Cutting Blades Multipack [152391] $12.00	Stampin’ Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $125.00
Timber 3 D Embossing Folder [156406] $10.00	Timeworn Type 3 D Embossing Folder [156505] $10.00	Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder [149643] $10.00	Paper Snips [103579] $11.00	Take Your Pick [144107] $10.00
Stampin’ Seal [152813] $8.00	Stampin’ Seal Refill [152814] $5.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.25	Simply Shammy [147042] $8.50

As I said in my opening paragraph, the In The Country Stamp Set is an exclusive 2023 Sale-A-Bration choice with a $50 order. Click below to view the entire Sale-A-Bration Brochure as there are many other exclusive products you can get free when you SHOP, HOST, or JOIN my community of Merry Stampers.

Honestly, the Starter Kit during Sale-A-Bration is THE BEST VALUE for your money. I hope you’ll consider joining my team. I’d be happy to answer any questions you have. This year, for the first time ever, Stampin’ Up! is offering you 3 options of Starter Kits, and the savings can’t be beat. Please note that my Merry Stampers is made up of both Happy Stampers who simply enjoy a discount on all their Stampin’ Up! purchases, Business Builders, and anything in between. There is no obligation to hosts parties or classes or even build a business. I welcome everyone. Please contact me if you have any questions.

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Happy Stamping, friends.

Mary Knabe