Watercolor Crayon Resist

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I remember doing Crayon Resist a long time ago, but was reminded of this great technique by my friend Dawn. Use the White crayon in our "Neutrals Watercolor Crayon" package and scribble on a stamped image (regular Ultrasmooth White c/s works fine for this), then sponge color over the white crayon, then buff with a kleenex... voila.. cool effect, huh?

And did you notice the textured leaves?? Here is how I did them:

Fold a scrap of green cardstock (I used Old Olive here), and run the folded piece through the crimper.

Then, leaving it folded (no pun intended!) cut this shape:

and Voila.. textured leaves!!

Hope you enjoyed those 2 technique tips!

Posted by Patty Bennett on February 10, 2008 at 05:34 PM in Designer Series Papers, Stampin' Up! cards & projects, Tips & Tutorials | Permalink | Comments (16)

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Patty this is so beautiful. I love to try new tehniques, and this is one I will be trying soon.

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Posted by: Barbara Welch | February 10, 2008 at 07:01 PM

FABULOUS...LOVE IT...LOVE IT! You make me just want to STAMP,STAMP,STAMP!!! Now, if only I could go without sleeping...I might get to stamp! :)

Posted by: Jolie Newman | February 10, 2008 at 07:44 PM

Wow! Thanks for the cool technique! I never would have thought to use the crimper! That's awesome! :D Beautiful card!

Posted by: Stephanie | February 10, 2008 at 09:05 PM

OH my goodness girlie .. Your card is FABULOUS!! Love ~ love ~ love that Crayon resist. Its my new addiction :-) I also Love your tip on the leafs what a brillant idea ..
Thanks GF!
xox
Dawn Griffith

Posted by: Dawn griffith | February 11, 2008 at 03:34 AM

Great idea for the textured leaves!! Great card!

Posted by: Kristi Kelly | February 11, 2008 at 07:30 AM

You always have such great tips! Thanks for keeping up a great creative blog!

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Posted by: Michelle | February 11, 2008 at 09:21 AM

you clever girl!

Posted by: Kathy | February 11, 2008 at 06:06 PM

Wow - the white crayon resist looks like a supercool way to have an watercolor effect without all the work - I love it as well as the tip for the textured leaves - you are just full of inspiration!!

Posted by: Marilyn | February 11, 2008 at 09:07 PM

Your crayon resist is beautiful. I love the leaf idea. Very creative.
I agree with Marilyn - you are full of inspiration! Thank you.

Posted by: Annette | February 12, 2008 at 09:03 AM

Wonderful card and great tips!
Hugs and smiles

Posted by: Beate | February 12, 2008 at 11:33 AM

I LOVE the textured leaves!! What a cool technique! Thanks so much for sharing!
Amanda
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Posted by: Amanda | February 15, 2008 at 05:10 PM

Thanks for the detailed instructions! Thanks for spending the time to teach all of us in cyber space new techniques.

Posted by: JaneAnn | February 17, 2008 at 08:22 AM

For smaller leaves, I used both the large and small oval punches from SU. Cut a strip of cs approx 1.5" (can use scrap), score and fold in half. Feed paper through the crimper on an angle. Do not unfold. Place paper fold side to middle of punch opening and then punch. Unfold & you have a leaf. If you punch slightly beyond the center fold, you have a dimple in the top and base of the leaf. Beautiful card and I love your blog. Sharon

Posted by: Sharon | March 01, 2008 at 06:06 AM