Betsy's up with this week's Make It Monday and she'll show you how to get nice, even color using your blending sponges, as well as how to add some pattern using the new stencils!
If you are joining along this week, here are the details concerning the Make It Monday Challenge.
–A new Make It Monday Challenge will go up every Monday morning at 9am EST.
–Create a project utilizing your take on the challenge. Your project must use at least one Papertrey product and an ombre stenciled background.
–Please enter new projects only.
–Post your project on your blog, in your gallery or on any other photo-hosting site (such as photobucket or flickr).
–-Add your project to our InLinkz list below. ONLY ONE ENTRY PER PERSON PLEASE.
–You will have until 6am, Monday, March 7, to add your link to the list to be eligible to win.
–One randomly selected winner will be chosen from ALL the entries on Monday, March 7, after 6am. The winner will be posted here on this blog post, on Twitter and Facebook. The randomly selected winner will get a $25 PTI gift certificate to spend however they like!
Good luck to everyone and we look forward to seeing your projects!
Karen C/ fl says
Thank you Betsy for the real time tutorial. It was a big help for me, I know now I use a too heavy hand and hurry too much. I am anxious to try my hand again to see if I will do a better job. Beautiful card.
Vicki Finger says
What a fun card, Betsy! I can hardly wait for my order with Tulips and Stencils in it to arrive this week sometime.
Greta H says
Wow–what a fun & beautiful technique, Betsy! Love your card!
MaryAnn N says
Gorgeous
Debbie Neuman says
I just received my tulips die and stamp. I can’t wait to start creating. This card is sooooo beautiful!!
ShirleyD says
WOW, awesome background. Love your video showing how to create such beauty. Your card is very lovely.
Jennifer WIlliams says
Really nice. I appreciate the real time so I could see how best to lay down the ombre effect with the inks. Beautiful card. I have the stencils so I will definitely use the tips. I suppose now I will have to get the tulips too!!! LOL
Mendi Yoshikawa says
This is gorgeous Betsy! You’ve inspired me to take a closer look at my stencils! 🙂
Linda Mc says
Thanks so much for this video, I’m not good at all when it comes to ink blending so I’m definitely going to try your method.
Holly Saveur says
WOW!!!! Super gorgeous..and such hard work all the blending!
LOVE it well def try it!
the stencils are on its way to me…. hopefully they will be soon here…
Michele F says
You are a very patient person, Betsy!!! LOve the results … thanks so much for the lesson!
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TK says
So wonderful, stunning!
Shari Arbogast says
Great tutorial, thank you. The card is gorgeous! ???
Nancy Penir says
Have to say, watching you ‘work it’ really helped! Thank for the wonderful video, Betsy, and gorgeous card example.
Nancy Sisti says
Beautiful card – very inspiring!
sallie says
Terrific tutorial, Betsy. I can see sometimes I rush too much and go with a heavy hand. Thanks for taking the time to show exactly how you do this seamless blending of colors.
Manuela says
super fun technique, beautiful card
Annie Dill says
a beautiful card, Betsy! And the first tutorial of yours I have known about or watched!
D.Ann C says
I have always had trouble blending color, but this time it turned out MUCH better … thanks for the fab tips!!
Donna says
Really spectacular gallery of MIM projects! Kudos to Betsy and all the talented PTI customers.
Sierra Winters says
Lainey is a lucky girl to win a challenge here. Her card is lovely. I will try again in a future challenge.
Sierra