Do you like to color? I do and I’m know I am not alone. There is a rising trend in coloring for adults because of the benefits to both our physical and mental health. That and it’s fun too! So much more than the classic box of crayons. Although, who can deny the joy of opening a brand new box of crayons! Today, I want to show you how Blends Markers create a beautiful Hummingbird card. This card is in the 2019 Occasions catalog, page 36. I loved it so much I copied it exactly as they made it. I think this Humming Along stamp set is in my top two of favorite stamp sets from the 2019 Occasions catalog. My other favorite is the Butterfly Gala stamp set. I wrote a previous post on it here: https://mailsomethingpretty.com/how-do-you-stamp-just-one-butterfly-from-a-double-butterfly-stamp/
I love these Stampin’ Up! alcohol-based Blends Markers because they blend colors together with an artist-quality (without having to be an artist!). They are dual-tipped markers in exclusive Stampin’ Up! colors, light & dark shades for each color. Be sure to use Tuxedo Black Memento Ink when using Blends Markers for best blending results.
Video Tutorial on Creating a Beautiful Hummingbird Card using Blends Markers
- I forgot to mention in the video that I did a little spattering on the background. I used a smoky slate ink pad and aqua painter to make the little spatters.
Supplies & Measurements
Links provided for easy shopping.
Stamp set: Humming Along #148758, $20 (Bundle set & Framelits together to save 10%, #150621, $42.25
Coordinating Hummingbird Framelits #148538, $27
Big Shot #143263, $110
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink #132708, $6 and Balmy Blue # 147105, $7.50
Card base – Thick Whisper White #140272, $7.75, 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″
Watercolor paper # 122959, $5, 5″ x 3 3/4″
Scrap Whisper White #100730 card stock (for the Hummingbird)
Balmy Blue card stock #146982, $8.50 , either cut 3 1/4″ x 1 or scrap if using the die cut
Aqua Painter #103954, $17 (set of 2)
Stampin’ Blends colors: Balmy blue combo pack #148544, $9, Mossy Meadow combo pack #148547, $9, Smoky Slate combo pack #145058, $9 and Calypso Coral combo pack #144045, $9
Gingham Gala Adhesive-backed Sequins #148561, $7.50 or, Basic Adhesive-backed Sequins #146933, $7
Old Olive Linen Thread #148811, $5
If you purchase the stamp and framelits bundle together and one more item during Sale-a-bration (Jan – March 2019), you will qualify for a free Sale-a-bration item. List of all Sale-a-bration items are HERE.
Interested in learning more about the benefits of Adult Coloring? This is a great article that highlights the top 7 benefits of coloring for adults: https://www.colorit.com/blogs/news/85320388-amazing-benefits-of-coloring-for-adults.
Here are a few more cards I made with this Humming Along stamp set:
