Uploaded September 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Ever wonder how to properly use those small ink blending brushes? See several ways to use a few of the smallest size with some easy techniques you can quickly master for those small ink blending brushes!
See the Holly Card project in Real Time in my Patron Classroom! (link below)
Ask any questions and tell me in the comments how YOU did!!
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Ink Blending brush Comparison: youtu.be/qN0S-j7RXD0
3 Tips to Improve your Cardmaking: youtu.be/Ey13Hy8Vncw
Christmas Card Challenge: youtu.be/sJpL-cQtw64
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Ever wonder how to properly use those small ink blending brushes? See several ways to use a few of the smallest size with some easy techniques you can quickly master for those small ink blending brushes!
See the Holly Card project in Real Time in my Patron Classroom! (link below)
Ask any questions and tell me in the comments how YOU did!!
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Ink Blending brush Comparison: youtu.be/qN0S-j7RXD0
3 Tips to Improve your Cardmaking: youtu.be/Ey13Hy8Vncw
Christmas Card Challenge: youtu.be/sJpL-cQtw64
Ink Blending Playlist: bit.ly/2wEnN2H
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My FAVORITE Brushes & supplies used in video: ldli.co/e/972ogm
My everyday favorite supplies: ldli.co/e/r0g5dr
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![Waterfall Card - Step by Step Tutorial
This step by step tutorial teaches you how to create the perfect waterfall card + what one mistake you want to avoid! Next person on the hop - https://youtu.be/NqYUz2Ak5s0
Believe it or not, Ive been making waterfall cards since 2002! They are tons of fun and super easy to make. Get creative with them - use paper, stamped images, photos, whatever youd like. You can use copy paper or cardstock, just have fun with it.
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![EASY GELATOS TECHNIQUES I used for the first time!
See what 3 quick and easy techniques I used for the very first time with Faber Castell Gelatos. Three different ways to create vibrant colorful projects. Learn how to use Gelatos for rich, vibrant color on any card, canvas, art journal or mixed media project.
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![Easy Tips to Make Doodle Flowers Pop
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