Spread Love, Kindness, and Good Vibes!

Today’s card is an inspiration from the very talented Suzy Plantamura and her More Good Vibes stamp set at Simon Says Stamp. These images were previously released as Watercolor Prints (which I also have!), but now with the stamp set, I have so many more creative possibilities. Suzy's work is so beautiful, and she really inspires me to take my cards back-to-basics with just stamping and coloring.

For this card, I stamped several images using Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Antique Linen – this is so that when I colored with my Primsacolor Premier Colored Pencils, it created a "no outline" look. Antique Linen is perfect for this technique because it is a very soft ink, but any light color of ink would work.

Tips for using colored pencils:      

• Make sure your pencil is super sharp (which means you're going to be sharpening often!)
• Colored pencil dust will collect on your paper and can put down color where you don't want it. Use a very soft brush (like a paintbrush) and a light hand to brush away the dust.
• Use the right kind of paper – paper with a good amount of texture to it. I am using Canson Mi-Tientes Pastel Paper Pad White. I've been using this paper for colored pencils ever since I found Kit and Clowder (Alyce Keegan recommended it), and I totally love it!

To add a little bit more to the card, I used a little Wink of Stella in Glitter Clear, Ranger Stickles and ICE Stickles Glitter Glue, and added some details with various colors of Tonic Studios Nuvo drops and Jewel Drops.

I just love how colorful this card turned out! I am definitely drawn to bold and bright colors when it comes to card making. I am also very proud to see my coloring skills improving. I try to find little spare moments in my day to do some coloring. It's both relaxing and productive at the same time, because I can turn my colored images into cards!

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