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A few (more) minutes of fun - with embossed watercolour backgrounds

In this series you can join me at the craft table once a week for a few minutes of art and craft creativity - between ten and twenty minutes usually. But sometimes a project needs a little MORE than just a few minutes... so in A Few (More) Minutes of Fun, you'll be invited along for a deeper dive into my creative process.
Today I'm playing with some embossing powder and watercolour paints, to create a quartet of backgrounds. I love this way of working in a series - I find it very playful and freeing. I hope you'll enjoy it too.
Wow - Bright White Embossing Powder (any white embossing powder will do)
Ranger Archival Inks: Pebble Beach, Olive, Leaf Green, Hydrangea
Art to Basic Handmade Watercolours: Summer Leaves (212) - my own specially curated colour; Green Watermelon (67), Kossoghol Blue (18)
American Journey watercolours: June Bug, Andrew's Turquoise, Indigo, Prussian Blue
PaperArtsy EAB34 Cornflower Edition
Stampers Anonymous CMS253 Wildflowers by Tim Holtz
Weed Love by Rubber Dance Stamps
PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylic: Snowflake
Goldline Watercolour Studio Pad 100 sheets 200gsm/90lbs cold pressed, 24x32cm
Masking Tape
Wow Premium Embossing Mat
Ranger Heat Gun
I don't pay for my own stamp designs, and I get my PaperArtsy paints at a designers' rate, but everything else in this video I bought myself.
#mixedmedia #mixedmediaart #howtoart #howtocraft #paperartsy #timholtz #watercolour #watercolor #mixedmediatechniques

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  • @Andrea_Make-it-your-own
    @Andrea_Make-it-your-ownАй бұрын

    ❤❤❤ Please don't ever stop talking with us during your videos. I enjoy every aspect and have learned so much!

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you for that... I've no intention of stopping talking altogether! There are some videos which experiment with other ways already, and that could happen again - for instance here where I just put some music on and carried on playing... kzread.info/dash/bejne/c4Gd1dSHibnMgtI.html ... I will continue exploring different ways to share - knowing you can't please all of the people all of the time!! I'm so happy that you are enjoying the videos, and learning as you go. Thank you so much for your lovely comment.

  • @kriskeuler4455

    @kriskeuler4455

    28 күн бұрын

    ❤your voice 🥰💕💕💕

  • @donnacloninger6657
    @donnacloninger6657Ай бұрын

    I agree. Please don't stop chatting with us as you work! It makes the lesson more like a visit. So pleasant! Thank you for all the great ideas.

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    So happy you enjoy the thinking-out-loud - given there's a volume button, it's always optional, after all!! I'm delighted you are enjoying the creative journey, thank you.

  • @KH-ko1kh
    @KH-ko1kh19 күн бұрын

    Not only do I enjoy your freestyle technique in these videos, I find myself smiling as well as you interpret your final pieces. In effect, your words are as colorful as your imagery! ❤❤❤

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    19 күн бұрын

    Yes, there's a reason I'm called "Words and Pictures" - they both matter to me! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.

  • @marcydobbs1653
    @marcydobbs165310 күн бұрын

    I I like hearing your thought process as you create "I don't altogether mind that." I couldn't resist. Beautiful colors.

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    10 күн бұрын

    Yes, that sounds like classic British understatement when you think about it! So happy you are enjoying the artwork and the thinking-out-loud. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

  • @emmapercival5830
    @emmapercival5830Ай бұрын

    I always look forward to watching your videos! You have the most soothing voice, and it's SO relaxing to watch you crafting. ❤

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    What lovely feedback - thank you so much for your company on this creative journey.

  • @joannajones6253
    @joannajones625329 күн бұрын

    Omg I love this. I love to hear people’s thought process.

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    28 күн бұрын

    That's great to know - thank you for taking the time to leave such lovely feedback.

  • @susantucker517
    @susantucker517Ай бұрын

    I thoroughly enjoy watching and learning from your creative process. So inspirational.

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    That's wonderful to hear - thank you so much. I hope you'll have some of your own minutes of fun soon.

  • @Sil-yeah
    @Sil-yeahАй бұрын

    Thank you for serving this eyecandy🤩👌🏻

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    You're very welcome - happy you enjoyed it!

  • @helenbee4781
    @helenbee478113 күн бұрын

    There is something about starting my busy day with a cup of coffee and one of your videos. This were stunning results.

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    12 күн бұрын

    Oh, I'm so pleased the videos are helping to get your day off to a good start (though I suspect the coffee is just as important in that!). Thank you so much for such a lovely comment.

  • @san1171
    @san117110 күн бұрын

    I love watching you & listening to your thought process. Thank you so much!

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    9 күн бұрын

    So happy to hear you are enjoying the words and the pictures! Thank you for your company on this creative journey.

  • @marionvanlierop9305
    @marionvanlierop930527 күн бұрын

    It,s very Lovely. Please don,t ever stop talking it is so relaxing, !!!! And it,s very beatiful!!

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    27 күн бұрын

    Very happy that you are enjoying the thinking-out-loud as well as the artwork! Thanks so much for your lovely feedback.

  • @juliepepperman
    @juliepeppermanАй бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful. I eagerly await your videos and check for new ones daily. Thank you for the great content.

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    That's lovely to read... sorry it's only twice a week at the moment that you get your wish! So happy you are enjoying the videos, and thank you for taking the time to let me know.

  • @utemuller4917
    @utemuller4917Ай бұрын

    Veranstaltungen nice, the colors matches wonderful together

  • @PaperInspirationsAU
    @PaperInspirationsAUАй бұрын

    Absolutely stunning, as always. I love watching you create and your process. Thank you so much for sharing. Xx

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    That's lovely feedback to read - thank you so much.

  • @user-nu7cu2fp4x
    @user-nu7cu2fp4xАй бұрын

    Your voice during these processes is so engaging and inspiring. More and more please❤️🇨🇦

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    That's wonderful to hear... thank you so much for such lovely feedback. Delighted you're enjoying the creative journey.

  • @jackiesticha6970
    @jackiesticha697017 күн бұрын

    Playing catch up on videos. Love watching you add water color to paper!

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    17 күн бұрын

    It's so satisfying letting the colours do the work... so happy you're enjoying your catch-up time. Thank you so much for your company on this creative journey.

  • @helgasabine7184
    @helgasabine7184Ай бұрын

    I love them all !! 😍😍😍 Thank you, Alison! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    So happy that you enjoyed it - I loved how they came out. Now to work out what happens next... Thank you so much for your company on this creative journey.

  • @rebeccagreen2219
    @rebeccagreen2219Ай бұрын

    Wow thank you I really learnt a lot by watching you . And the way you talk about what your actually doing and your thought process really really helps ❤

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    That's wonderful feedback to read - thank you so much. I'm happy you enjoy the "thinking-out-loud"!

  • @janetbristow7431
    @janetbristow7431Ай бұрын

    Just lovely! All my favourite colours, and that so very satisfying edge reveal.

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    There's something so magical about a masking tape peel and reveal, isn't there?! Thank you so much for your lovely comment.

  • @chrishicklin2197
    @chrishicklin2197Ай бұрын

    Love these backgrounds , colours are great too. Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    So happy you like them... thank you so much for taking the time to comment.

  • @MarisolEspaillat
    @MarisolEspaillatАй бұрын

    Just wonderful!! I enjoyed every single moment of this video. Thank you so much Alison for sharing the beauty and the details111🙏🙏🙏💙💙💙💙💙💙

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for that - I'm delighted to have your company on this creative journey.

  • @deenaotway7717
    @deenaotway7717Ай бұрын

    Beautiful, love the play of the watercolours. It’s not something I use very often but might need to dig them out. Thank you for sharing Alison

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    One of the things I love is that you are never completely in control - the watercolours have a mind of their own, and just allowing them to create their own magic is very freeing! Hope you have fun playing if you dig yours out... thanks so much for watching and commenting.

  • @teresaseabright510
    @teresaseabright510Ай бұрын

    I love watching you work. Enjoy your colours and bits of proper text rather than short commands.

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    I'm so happy to hear that ... that was exactly the idea between my original collections of quote stamps for PaperArtsy - to have word stamps with a bit more depth - poetry, philosophy, as well as wit and gentle humour. Thank you so much for your lovely comment - much appreciated.

  • @janetfleming4401
    @janetfleming440116 күн бұрын

    Brilliant so glad I found you. I love embossing it’s always fascinated me when you heat set it. Than you for sharing your gorgeous art work x

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    16 күн бұрын

    Happy you found your way here too! Yes, there's something magical about that process of transformation, isn't there? Thank you so much for watching and commenting.

  • @sheilastyrebriere
    @sheilastyrebriereАй бұрын

    😊 what a wonderful Sunday morning treat to watch you create Alison!! It’s feels as though we’re all right there with you, beside you as you create so magically✨ I even found myself whispering to you “right there, right there..” as you stamped the last round floral on the bottom right quadrant right where I was wishing! 😂😂, feeling the satisfaction at the same time when you pulled them loose from the masking tape! Brilliant✨🤗✨

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Phew... glad I got the stamp in the right place for you!! Thank you for your lovely comment - you've put a big smile on my face... it's great to have your company on this creative journey. Happy Sunday to you.

  • @donnam5891
    @donnam5891Ай бұрын

    These backgrounds are gorgeous. I find the peel back of masking tape from watercolour backgrounds very satisfying and oft-times breathtaking 😍

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    I know - there's something magical about that peel and reveal moment, isn't there?! Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment.

  • @cmarlow41
    @cmarlow41Ай бұрын

    Beautiful creation and I love how your sleeves echo the blues that you love to use!

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much. I'm so happy you like them - both the postcards and the sleeves! I have two tops the same, but in slightly different colours, and they've sort of become my "filming uniform".

  • @atc_and_more
    @atc_and_moreАй бұрын

    Oh yes, I enjoyed this so much, thank you dear Alice❤❤

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    You're very welcome - I had a lovely time with these backgrounds, as you can probably tell.

  • @roseshaw04
    @roseshaw04Ай бұрын

    I am learning so much from your tutorials. I would love to see the next steps you take with these backgrounds.

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    That's wonderful to know - so happy you are enjoying the creative journey. I will definitely make sure I switch the camera on once I work out what should happen next.

  • @richardeidemiller6739
    @richardeidemiller6739Ай бұрын

    I love everything you do and it's never overly complicated looking. I am waiting on wildflower stamps delivery and will try this. Just beautiful. Vicki

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Next step will probably be to add some collaging - I'll make sure to turn the camera on when I do it! Hope you'll have fun playing with your wildflower stamps when they arrive. Thank you for your company on this creative journey.

  • @paulinedavis3660
    @paulinedavis3660Ай бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful Alison, so enjoy all your tutorials thankyou so much for sharing your thoughts and expertise with us...😊

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    You're very welcome - thank you for such a lovely comment. Have a great weekend.

  • @fionawhitehead8240
    @fionawhitehead8240Ай бұрын

    I spent a lovely hour early this morning playing along. I used your Violets and your Rosemary stamp and now love it so much I don't want to cover any of it up. I'm still learning to let you of the backgrounds lol!

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    29 күн бұрын

    I've seen it - it's completely beautiful as it is! You can always play with some stuff over the top without gluing anything down... just to see (watch out for tomorrow's Few Minutes of Fun for suggestions). But there's really no need!

  • @artemisceleste
    @artemiscelesteАй бұрын

    Such a delight to watch you create. So glad I found your channel.

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Happy you found your way here - welcome! I'm so happy you are enjoying the videos.

  • @janetfleming4401
    @janetfleming440113 күн бұрын

    I really love these Alison, you have inspired me to have a go today. Didn’t have archival so used distress inks and really chuffed how they came out. Thank you again x ❤

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    12 күн бұрын

    Oh, that's great to hear! Yes, stamping with Distress is no problem at all (as long as you don't get it wet afterwards)... and lots of colours to choose from too! So happy you had fun and enjoyed the results too.

  • @tonivince589
    @tonivince58926 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the tip of using Archival ink when embossing detailed stamps. I also love the Tim Holtz silhouette flower stamp you love. To me it says “summer meadow” in a stamp. 😊

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    26 күн бұрын

    Absolutely - there's something about the simplicity of those stems that is just a treat! Happy you're finding useful tips in the videos - thank you so much for watching and commenting.

  • @cigale1254
    @cigale1254Ай бұрын

    Lovely yo see how this is created Alison. I love your talking through the process.

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you, Tineke - lovely, as always, to have your company.

  • @hildedesloovere2355
    @hildedesloovere2355Ай бұрын

    These makes are absolutely gorgeous! I so enjoy your process videos💙💙

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    I'm so happy to hear that... thank you so much for watching and commenting.

  • @KathyLuvsPaper
    @KathyLuvsPaper9 күн бұрын

    I just found you and LOVE your work. Makes my eyes happy ❤

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    8 күн бұрын

    Happy you found your way here - welcome! - and I'm delighted that your eyes are happy!! Hope you'll enjoy exploring the channel. Thank you so much for watching and commenting.

  • @carold.9626
    @carold.9626Ай бұрын

    As usual your art is so beautiful!! And I always love to hear your calming voice, especially today when has been a stressful day !! Thank ye Allison 🎉❤❤

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Very happy if I've provided a moment of calm and relaxation on a difficult day. Thank you so much for your company on this creative journey.

  • @susanneleidner-gersing8209
    @susanneleidner-gersing820928 күн бұрын

    I just discovered you on KZread, and I did these cards with my supplies... Thank you for sharing! ❤ I'd love to see how you created the other, darker cards. What fun to watch your videos... Greetings from Germany!

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    28 күн бұрын

    Happy you found your way here - welcome! I'm not sure which other cards you mean, but mostly it's just a question of using other colours, according to what mood you are in, or what your favourite colours are. There are some cards there which use a different technique with gesso texture rather than embossing powder - and I'll be sharing that method some time soon - but I wouldn't describe them as darker, I think. Anyway, I'm happy you enjoyed the videos - thank you so much for watching and commenting.

  • @sharonnickerson2391
    @sharonnickerson2391Ай бұрын

    beautiful Alison!! Love hearing your process and these colors you used are just beautiful!! thank you!

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    So happy that you enjoyed the fun - thank you so much for taking the time to leave such lovely feedback!

  • @wordscrafter
    @wordscrafterАй бұрын

    Ooohhhhh!!!! These are just gorgeous ❤❤❤!

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you... next step will probably be some collaging. I'll be sure to turn the camera on when I've worked out what to do next!! Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

  • @KimzCraftz
    @KimzCraftzАй бұрын

    They're lovely and airy. You make it seem so simple. BTW, your sleeves are very painterly looking too, with lovely colours. 🙂

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you - yes, I love the light and airy feel of these. And it honestly is simple... as long as you don't have fixed expectations of how it "should" look by the end, but rather just enjoy whatever turns up! Thank you so much for your lovely comment.

  • @marthahenrich1185
    @marthahenrich1185Ай бұрын

    These are so lovely. As always I love your video. I recently received two of your latest stamped sets Pressed Grasses and I’m thrilled with them. They are beautiful. Love the words and quotes you include with the grasses. I’ve admired your art work for quite a while and you never disappoint.

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    I'm so very happy to hear that. I hope you'll have a wonderful time creating with the stamps - do tag me in if you're sharing anything on Instagram - @w0rdsandp1ctures - I love to see what people get up to. Thank you so much for your company on this creative journey.

  • @annie1061
    @annie1061Ай бұрын

    Oh I so enjoyed this Alison and must get my paints out again x Your backgrounds turned out fabulous ❤

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much, Annie... I'm sure your paints will enjoy coming out to play, and I hope you'll have fun too!!

  • @smurf4ever77
    @smurf4ever7726 күн бұрын

    Looooved the video and your way of taking us through your creative thoughts all the way! Really appriciate it! Even my youngest teen walked by and said you’re both really talented, but that she also love your voice (and accent) ♥️

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    26 күн бұрын

    Oh, that's so nice to hear, thank you (and to your teen!). Very happy that you enjoyed the artwork and the thinking-out-loud. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

  • @nanplansit6266
    @nanplansit6266Ай бұрын

    These are SO beautiful and I love all of your explanations. I learn so much! Thank you

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    That's wonderful to hear - thank you so much for taking the time to let me know. You've put a big smile on my face.

  • @joannlitzel8924
    @joannlitzel8924Ай бұрын

    Just got my EAB 40 & 41. Love them! Thanks for sharing your creativity.

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Oh, that's great to hear - I'm so happy you love the stamps, and I hope you'll have a wonderful time playing with them. Thank you so much for watching and commenting.

  • @jaytee2642
    @jaytee264216 күн бұрын

    Many, many years ago (decades) I formed the opinion that I did NOT like watercolor. It looked too messy, sloppy, indistinct. "Not for me" said I. You, my dear lady, have completely transformed my opinion! I LOVE this! So soft and dreamy.🥰 But now I am trying hard to talk myself out of buying paints and brushes....do I really need to travel down yet another crafty avenue?🎨 🙄😂🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    16 күн бұрын

    And it's a long (and not cheap) avenue... but the watercolours have been an absolute joy to me. And I'm still exploring. So happy to have changed your mind just a little on watercolours. Explore some more before deciding, of course. For added temptation, have you seen this video? kzread.info/dash/bejne/c4Gd1dSHibnMgtI.html And/or take a look at some of my Sunday Swatching episodes... kzread.info/head/PL8YgZDGC0XQX2eMWHYf8hDP_1sfNi7UG8 Or of course there's this: instagram.com/reel/CV7QfWBAMQH/ Or this: instagram.com/reel/CgumpFJj8lU/ Not sure whether you can see those last two if you're not on Instagram. You may have to copy and paste the links. Anyway - that's enough watercolour temptation from me for today!! Thanks so much for your company on this creative journey.

  • @jaytee2642

    @jaytee2642

    16 күн бұрын

    @@w0rdsandp1ctures Thanks for enabling my travels down the avenue! 😉😄🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @magswoodcock
    @magswoodcockАй бұрын

    I love watching you create. I love these . I've never used Archival ink for embossing, I'm going to give it a go now . Thank you ❤❤

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you, Mags... I find it gives me a more defined outline when I'm using fine detail stamps like the quotes. Have a great weekend.

  • @arlenemurphy804
    @arlenemurphy804Ай бұрын

    Love them. Never tried embossing powder. Looks like fun.

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Oh, it definitely is... I love the magic of the melting!

  • @bonnienesbitt4418
    @bonnienesbitt4418Ай бұрын

    Thank you Alison! I’ve been having so much fun using your stamps and trying out these different techniques.

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Oh, that's wonderful to hear - so happy you are enjoying the stamps and the techniques.

  • @wandawooten5807
    @wandawooten5807Ай бұрын

    Love the music at the end.

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you - you can see the credit in the video description... it's from a composer called Asher Fulero who shares his work via the KZread Audio Library for other creatives to use (and you can make a voluntary donation for it).

  • @Lisa-xt9ne
    @Lisa-xt9neАй бұрын

    I just love these. ❤. Can't wait to try some

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Hope you'll have lots of fun playing! Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

  • @jnisl1789
    @jnisl1789Ай бұрын

    Great journey today. . .❤

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much... I enjoyed it too, as you can probably tell!

  • @staceyrivera475
    @staceyrivera475Ай бұрын

    What a lovely tutorial. I love you art ❤

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for your lovely comment - much appreciated.

  • @love-light369
    @love-light369Ай бұрын

    When I began using embossing powder about 20+ years ago... I used my toaster! 😁🤣🥴 An expensive & awkward way to heat, but it's all I had. Appreciate my heat tool ❣️😘❤️

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Oh, that is hilarious... I've seen people use their cars to run over a dry-embossing folder for the impression rather than use a die-cutting machine, but I've never come across using a toaster for heat-embossing. I can imagine having a heat tool is a treat after that! Thanks so much for starting my day with a laugh!

  • @blossomandinspire
    @blossomandinspireАй бұрын

    I love these! Gorgeous and fun.

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Happy to hear that - I definitely had fun!

  • @sallymoretti1066
    @sallymoretti1066Ай бұрын

    So beautiful. Thank you.

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    You're welcome - happy you enjoyed it.

  • @Cyrilmc222004
    @Cyrilmc22200427 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much Alison, I’m so impressed by your artwork and your brilliant video, I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up too. ❤❤❤❤

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    27 күн бұрын

    Happy you found your way here - welcome! I'm delighted you're enjoying the videos here. Thank you so much for watching, commenting and subscribing. I hope you'll be inspired to have a few minutes of fun yourself!

  • @yvonnecrawford8906
    @yvonnecrawford890626 күн бұрын

    oh my gosh - amazing. These are soo lovely. 💜💜

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    26 күн бұрын

    So happy you enjoyed the video. Thank you for taking the time to let me know.

  • @scrapscrapthat
    @scrapscrapthatАй бұрын

    so beautiful! I just find it totally relaxing to watch you work! TFS

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you for that lovely feedback - that's great to know!

  • @scrapscrapthat

    @scrapscrapthat

    Ай бұрын

    @@w0rdsandp1ctures you’re welcome 😁😁😁

  • @thevictorianedge5465
    @thevictorianedge5465Ай бұрын

    Just beautiful. I can’t wait until I can try this!!! Thank you.

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Hope you'll have lots of fun when you get time to play! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

  • @thevictorianedge5465

    @thevictorianedge5465

    Ай бұрын

    @@w0rdsandp1cturesI did it!!! I am in love with this new to me technique!!!! It worked beautifully. Thank you for this wonderful video!

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Oh, that's wonderful to hear - I'm so happy you had fun with it, and loved the results too!

  • @maritamolitor4948
    @maritamolitor4948Ай бұрын

    IT s so amazing and I am happy to found you! I am looking forward to see more from you ❤

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Happy you found your way here - welcome. Thank you so much for watching and commenting.

  • @anaghahonnemadi3436
    @anaghahonnemadi3436Ай бұрын

    Such beauties you created Alison! Your colour combinations are so enticing. What draws me in the most is the way you describe the mood or the scene you have in mind sprinkled with your ohoooo moments 😍😍😍❤️Lots of love from India!

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    What a lovely, thoughtful comment - thank you! I'm so happy you are enjoying the ohooo moments as much as I am. Have a great weekend.

  • @anaghahonnemadi3436

    @anaghahonnemadi3436

    Ай бұрын

    @@w0rdsandp1ctures You too have a wonderful weekend ✨✨

  • @jackieschmidt
    @jackieschmidtАй бұрын

    You have inspired me to paint again. Tysm for the beautiful video🩵💙🩵

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Oh, I'm so very happy to hear that - I hope you'll have a wonderful time with your paints. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

  • @jackieschmidt

    @jackieschmidt

    Ай бұрын

    @@w0rdsandp1ctures tysm🩷

  • @mariansmixedmedia
    @mariansmixedmediaАй бұрын

    Such a lovely video and beautiful makes. I just ordered 2 of your stamp sets and they got in yesterday. So I know what I will be doing this weekend!

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Oh, that's exciting... I hope you'll have a lovely time playing with them! Do tag me in @w0rdsandp1ctures if you're sharing anything you make over on Instagram - I love seeing what people get up to with my stamps!! (That's a zero for the o and a one for the i.) Very happy you enjoyed today's video - thanks so much for taking the time to let me know.

  • @janetmorgan9935
    @janetmorgan9935Ай бұрын

    I absolutely love every video! You are an inspiration ❤

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much - what lovely feedback to read... you've put a big smile on my face.

  • @helenhunt3955
    @helenhunt395524 күн бұрын

    Love this looks so pretty.

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    24 күн бұрын

    Thank you - happy you like them... the follow up video is now available where I finish them off.

  • @denisegallien9636
    @denisegallien963628 күн бұрын

    J adore ❤ Bravo !! C est magnifique 🤩 😊

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    28 күн бұрын

    Merci beaucoup!

  • @dassodia
    @dassodiaАй бұрын

    Truly magical!

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Oh, thank you for that!

  • @pattismith6047
    @pattismith604725 күн бұрын

    Just gorgeous 🥰 i couldn't put anything on these and cover that beautiful background

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    25 күн бұрын

    Happy you love them... the follow-up video adds just a little bit of minimal collaging over the top - not much gets covered up, I promise! Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

  • @ReneeCollins-sl9fg
    @ReneeCollins-sl9fgАй бұрын

    It makes my heart sing as I watch your beautiful art come to life,thankyou so much Alison

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    That's such a lovely comment - thank you so much for putting a big smile on my face.

  • @angeldelight8306
    @angeldelight8306Ай бұрын

    Sooo beautiful and poetic 😍

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Oh, what a lovely thought - thank you so much for that.

  • @pays1zebu
    @pays1zebuАй бұрын

    so beautiful, love, love, love

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you - happy you enjoyed it!

  • @toniahannan8362
    @toniahannan8362Ай бұрын

    They tuned out lovely and my type of colours. I’ve just come across your channel so I’m off to check out previous vids

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Happy you found your way here - welcome! - and I hope you enjoy whatever else you find to watch. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment.

  • @cindytheriault4105
    @cindytheriault4105Ай бұрын

    Lovely Lovely Lovely ❤❤❤

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you thank you thank you!!

  • @inspirationscrappy
    @inspirationscrappyАй бұрын

    Oh, this is so beautiful🥰 Thanks for your inspirations... Hugs Iris from Germany 💞

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Vielen Dank! I'm so happy that you enjoyed it... hope you'll be inspired to play! Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

  • @inspirationscrappy

    @inspirationscrappy

    Ай бұрын

    @@w0rdsandp1ctures 🥰

  • @kaytiemcd4331
    @kaytiemcd4331Ай бұрын

    Love this tutorial

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Happy to hear that. Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know.

  • @onedaysoon58
    @onedaysoon5828 күн бұрын

    Wonderful x

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    28 күн бұрын

    Thank you - hope you'll be inspired to play!

  • @DarcysMixedMedia
    @DarcysMixedMedia17 күн бұрын

    Beautiful 💙

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    16 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @juliecurtis9517
    @juliecurtis9517Ай бұрын

    SO pretty ❤❤❤❤

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @susietruelove3657
    @susietruelove3657Ай бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you - I had a lovely time with these.

  • @margaretzaborowski4496
    @margaretzaborowski449623 күн бұрын

    beautiful!!

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    23 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @sharonling-LetsArtToday
    @sharonling-LetsArtTodayАй бұрын

    These are stunning ❤

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! Happy you enjoyed it.

  • @ellief3177
    @ellief3177Ай бұрын

    Beautiful backgrounds, Alison. Thank you for sharing. Watching someone using embossing powder was what first got me hooked on paper crafting - it was so exciting! I love the way that watercolour backgrounds are never the same twice; similar, but not the same.

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    I completely agree about embossing powder - it's like alchemy, and I've hooked a number of visiting non-crafters by getting them to try it out! And yes to the watercolours too - I love that they have a mind of their own. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment.

  • @dianebright8137
    @dianebright8137Ай бұрын

    A quartets of quartets! Your artwork just amazes me.

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    That's put a big smile on my face - thank you so much for your company on this creative journey.

  • @sandytigerstrom6180
    @sandytigerstrom6180Ай бұрын

    New to this ! Fantastic 🎉thank you

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Happy you found your way here - welcome. So happy you enjoyed this episode, and thank you for taking the time to comment.

  • @patriciamurphy836
    @patriciamurphy836Ай бұрын

    Please never stop talking. I love your brain!

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much - that's put a big smile on my face!

  • @wandawooten5807
    @wandawooten5807Ай бұрын

    You're weird- but so am I and I really enjoy your show.

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Happy to embrace my obsessions and eccentricities! Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

  • @edithmars3449
    @edithmars3449Ай бұрын

    These backgrounds are so gorgeous 😍I am looking forward to see what your next steps are gonna be with these beauties😃 I enjoyed it very much to see how you made them, even so much that I use this for inspiration for my journal page, that I am gonna make rigth now. So thanks a bunch for the inspiration and have a wonderful weekend, Alison ❣️

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    That's great... and yes, of course you can use the same technique to create backgrounds in all sorts of projects, including journal pages. You have a great weekend too.

  • @MitchMartin29
    @MitchMartin29Ай бұрын

    Beautiful work and lovely colors. I really love watching you work❤

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you - that's such lovely feedback to read!

  • @meridithkish2076
    @meridithkish207624 күн бұрын

    New here! This is beautiful ❤

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    23 күн бұрын

    Happy you found your way here - welcome!

  • @MrsHippy1961
    @MrsHippy1961Ай бұрын

    I can't wait to join you for that bit. ❤

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Happy to hear you'll be back for more! Have a great weekend.

  • @lisamccloughry2335
    @lisamccloughry2335Ай бұрын

    These quartets are wonderful 🎉

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much - happy you love them! Next step will probably be some collaging... so watch out for that.

  • @Malmo117
    @Malmo117Ай бұрын

    Very pretty. You can turn your discarded but partially stamped masking tape into diy washi type tape. Just keep stamping on it and gluing on pieces of napkin or printed tissue and voila! TFS

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you. Yes, I did exactly that for one of my recent stamp launch samples - used the tape exactly as it was to be the first step in a journal page. I do it very often, as I did in fact mention - but there's only so much you can fit into a few minutes of fun (and this was an extended edition already!!). Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

  • @MrsHippy1961
    @MrsHippy1961Ай бұрын

    Oh wow! These are beautiful.❤

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much... next step, collaging!

  • @elfincrafter
    @elfincrafterАй бұрын

    Would love to see more videos like this. 😊 These give me an idea for my week seven ICAD's (Index Card A Day challenge run by Daisy Yellow) for those who have never heard of icad.

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    So happy to hear that you're inspired to play - and yes, obviously the technique can be transferred to ICADs, journal pages, whatever your preferred substrate is. Have fun with it.

  • @milliedk
    @milliedkАй бұрын

    They are beautiful!!! I would love to watch more videos like these, less talk, just soft music - heaven 😅🥰 then I could craft along with you hehe.

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    There are a couple of videos where I've tried that out - for instance here, from part way through, is just with music: kzread.info/dash/bejne/c4Gd1dSHibnMgtI.html - but you can always turn the volume down and put some of your favourite music on... that way you get it exactly as you want it! Thank you so much for watching and commenting.

  • @milliedk

    @milliedk

    Ай бұрын

    @@w0rdsandp1ctures sounds like you misunderstood me... I simply meant it would be nice to just watch your videos for hours and for you not having to talk... like if you were "playing" with colour or whatever you love doing and then just turn the camera on. You make it sound like I don't want to listen to you 🤔 🙄 I was trying to say you don't have to. I guess I'm no good at putting words together 😅 xx

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Sorry for the misunderstanding - and thank you so much for taking the time to clear it up! Your comment happened to come at almost the same time as somebody saying they didn't need so much talking (although the talking is thing most people seem to enjoy!), so I think my mind was just running in that direction. I'm delighted you would like to spend even more time looking over my shoulder as I play! That's exactly what I did do in that video I shared the link for, and I'm sure it's something I will be doing again sometimes in the future. Thank you so much for your company on this creative journey!

  • @milliedk

    @milliedk

    Ай бұрын

    @@w0rdsandp1cturesI did read other comments with what I interpreted as negative hints to my comment, which actually upset me a bit... but it's just so easy to misunderstand the intention sometimes. xxx PS: btw would you consider making a video on your favourite stamppads (colours, brands) etc? I'm building up my collection on Distress products, have all the normal inkpads and pens, but have yet to dive into the oxide line (only have one spray). But I personally get so much inspiration from watching videos with people's favourite tools and products... just a thought.

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    @@milliedk Please don't feel upset... I'm pretty sure it was the other commenter I mentioned that they were responding to, not you. Don't give it another thought! And yes, there will be some more product explorations coming - they're a bit more time-consuming to film, so they keep dropping down my to-do list! Have you already seen the Craft Supplies Deep Dive into Distress Ink Pads and Oxide Pads? If not, you'll find it here... kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZJuJraNxgcatpaw.html Hope you're having a great week.

  • @Quill._
    @Quill._Ай бұрын

    Love these! So very serene.

  • @w0rdsandp1ctures

    @w0rdsandp1ctures

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much... next step is probably some collaging over the top - when I work out what they want!