Friday, November 17, 2017

Autumn Leaves Gift Card Holders

Hello Crafters!

I can't believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner. I actually have to wear a coat when I leave the house now. I'm already over it and it's only snowed once. Silver lining to all that cold? It's beautiful outside.

I'm blessed enough to live in a state with four individual seasons and while I love Spring and Summer, Autumn might inch them out as the prettiest. Even if I do have to wear a coat.

When I started these cards I had two things on my agenda.

  1. Say "Thank You".
  2. Try Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits.

Spoiler Alert. We accomplish both.

I love bold bright colors. This love affair is one of the big reasons why I shy away from colored pencils. However, while I was on a crafty retreat a friend showed me how Gamsol not only blends colored pencils, it also brightens them.

I wanted to do a side by side comparison to see just how bright these colored pencils were. I also wanted to create a fun way to say thank you to my son's two pre-school teachers for Thanksgiving. Honestly, I'm in awe of all teachers but especially the ones who run around with little toddlers all day. :)

You can see the entire card being created below.


Watch above or watch in HD at YouTube

Are you not in love with all things gold right now?! I know I sure am! The gold spatters with the gold sequins are making my little heart go pitter patter. I was surprised by how bright the colors actually were with the gamasol. Plus, they really did blend like buttah. I'll definitely be giving them another try!

Which version is your favorite? Copics or colored Pencils? Let me know in the comments section below!

Thanks for visiting!


Featured Supplies

For your convenience, here is a list of the featured supplies used on today's project(s), along with links to purchase. Please note: this list contains affiliate links.

Wplus9 Gift Card Layers Die
Wplus9 Gift Card Layers Die
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Wplus9 Beautiful Bouquet: Ranunculus
Wplus9 Beautiful Bouquet: Ranunculus
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Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves
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Autumn Leaves Die
Autumn Leaves Die
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EK Success WRITING PEN FINE TIP
EK Success WRITING PEN FINE TIP
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Sizzix BIG SHOT PLUS MACHINE Gray And White
Sizzix BIG SHOT PLUS MACHINE Gray And White
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Fiskars PREMIUM CUT LINE Paper Trimmer 12 Inches
Fiskars PREMIUM CUT LINE Paper Trimmer 12 Inches
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Tombow MONO MULTI Liquid Glue
Tombow MONO MULTI Liquid Glue
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3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent
3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent
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Ranger Inkssentials Non Stick CRAFT SHEET
Ranger Inkssentials Non Stick CRAFT SHEET
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Simon Says Stamp LARGE GRID PAPER Pack Pad
Simon Says Stamp LARGE GRID PAPER Pack Pad
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Ranger Inkssentials GLOSSY ACCENTS
Ranger Inkssentials GLOSSY ACCENTS
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Simon Says Stamp Premium Ink Pad INTENSE BLACK
Simon Says Stamp Premium Ink Pad INTENSE BLACK
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Wplus9 White Cardstock
Wplus9 White Cardstock
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MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool Kit
MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool Kit
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MINI MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool Kit
MINI MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool Kit
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Silver BLACK VELVET Brush Size 2 Round
Silver BLACK VELVET Brush Size 2 Round
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We R Memory Keepers TRIM AND SCORE Board
We R Memory Keepers TRIM AND SCORE Board
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Prismacolor PREMIER COLORED PENCILS 24 Set
Prismacolor PREMIER COLORED PENCILS 24 Set
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Neat & Tangled WILD ORCHID SEQUIN MIX
Neat & Tangled WILD ORCHID SEQUIN MIX
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Ranger Perfect Pearls PERFECT GOLD
Ranger Perfect Pearls PERFECT GOLD
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Prismacolor PENCIL SHARPENER
Prismacolor PENCIL SHARPENER
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Prismacolor 150 PREMIER COLORED PENCILS
Prismacolor 150 PREMIER COLORED PENCILS
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Prismacolor PREMIER COLORED PENCILS 72 Set
Prismacolor PREMIER COLORED PENCILS 72 Set
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Inky Antics GAMSOL KIT
Inky Antics GAMSOL KIT
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Copic Sketch MARKER C3 COOL GRAY
Copic Sketch MARKER C3 COOL GRAY
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Copic Sketch Marker YG03 YELLOW GREEN
Copic Sketch Marker YG03 YELLOW GREEN
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Copic Sketch Marker YG95 PALE OLIVE
Copic Sketch Marker YG95 PALE OLIVE
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Copic Sketch COLORLESS BLENDER Marker
Copic Sketch COLORLESS BLENDER Marker
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Copic Sketch Marker R05 SALMON RED
Copic Sketch Marker R05 SALMON RED
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Copic Sketch Marker YR04 CHROME ORANGE
Copic Sketch Marker YR04 CHROME ORANGE
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Copic Sketch Marker Y08 ACID YELLOW
Copic Sketch Marker Y08 ACID YELLOW
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Copic Sketch Marker Y38 HONEY
Copic Sketch Marker Y38 HONEY
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Copic Sketch Marker R35 CORAL
Copic Sketch Marker R35 CORAL
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5 comments:

  1. Great cards Kelly - and if I had to pick, I like the brilliance of the copics!! I love your story about the bowling game - sounds perfect to me!!! Enjoy that little guy of yours and Happy Thanksgiving!!!

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  2. They're both really pretty! I enjoyed your video. The gamisol one looks like no-line coloring--does the gamisol take away the ink you stamp the images with?

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  3. Kelly, thank you so much for this post. I'm excited to see the awesome results of the Prismacolors as I own them and not Copics. Up until now I've felt a little left out!

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