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Betsy Veldman
I'm a wife, a scrapbooker and SAHM to three super kids.
Interests: stamping, reading, scrapbooking, sewing, being a mom, quilting, papercrafting
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Hi Linda!
Start with the more solid stamp and a lighter shade of ink. Then stamp the less-solid image in a darker color. I hope that helps!
December Release Day 1: Text & Texture Bokeh, Words to Live By, Penned Elegance, and more!
It's time to kick off the December Papertrey Ink countdown! If you're looking for a break from all of the holiday busyness, grab a cup of coffee and come see what we have in store for you this month! The design team is showcasing several things today...a new Text & Texture set that features a f...
Hi Sandra! I've gotten a few emails with people having trouble and the issue comes down to that there are two different sign ups on the blog, one for the newsletter, which is different than the sign up for receiving the blog posts via email. I just checked both lists and your email is subscribed to the Newsletter list (I haven't sent anything out yet via that list, which is why you haven't received any emails). You are NOT on the blog subscription list. To sign up to get the blog posts via email, you'll need to enter your email address into the form that's in the sidebar when you're viewing any post on the blog. (then follow through with the "confirm subscription" email that you'll receive after sign up). I hope that helps clear things up! :-)
Sneak Peeks Continue!
Happy Monday! Have you been keeping up with the sneak peeks over on The Greetery blog? Sneak peek #4 went up this morning! Here's a recap of everything that's been peeked so far...click on the links below each pic to visit The Greetery blog for more details. Hand in Hand Fir & Foliage No....
Oh my goodness yes! I remember that day. LOL! Oh, what fun. I miss you, sweet friend!
Watercolor + Salt Backgrounds and another BIG Giveaway!
There's a ton of info in this post, so be sure to read all the way to the end for an amazing giveaway plus a chance to play along with the fun technique I'm showcasing today! I've been having a blast playing around with a watercolor + salt technique this past week. I kind of stumbled across th...
I'm not giving away the sets that I actually use, but I have multiple sets of all of my designs new in their packages and thought it would be fun to give some away!
Watercolor + Salt Backgrounds and another BIG Giveaway!
There's a ton of info in this post, so be sure to read all the way to the end for an amazing giveaway plus a chance to play along with the fun technique I'm showcasing today! I've been having a blast playing around with a watercolor + salt technique this past week. I kind of stumbled across th...
Just go for it! One idea would be to get a sketchbook and just let yourself play - no pressure!
Watercolor + Salt Backgrounds and another BIG Giveaway!
There's a ton of info in this post, so be sure to read all the way to the end for an amazing giveaway plus a chance to play along with the fun technique I'm showcasing today! I've been having a blast playing around with a watercolor + salt technique this past week. I kind of stumbled across th...
Don't give up! It takes some practice to learn how watercolor has a mind of its own and how to manipulate it to get the results you want. I'm just learning too and feel like I've barely scratched the surface!
Watercolor + Salt Backgrounds and another BIG Giveaway!
There's a ton of info in this post, so be sure to read all the way to the end for an amazing giveaway plus a chance to play along with the fun technique I'm showcasing today! I've been having a blast playing around with a watercolor + salt technique this past week. I kind of stumbled across th...
I have not done this with adults, just with my girls' group - I have the 6th grade group this year. I bet adults would enjoy it too though! Would be a fun and interesting twist on the whole painting party concept that's popular around here!
Watercolor + Salt Backgrounds and another BIG Giveaway!
There's a ton of info in this post, so be sure to read all the way to the end for an amazing giveaway plus a chance to play along with the fun technique I'm showcasing today! I've been having a blast playing around with a watercolor + salt technique this past week. I kind of stumbled across th...
The girls DID have fun painting their galaxies! It was fun to see them all together in the end and how they were all so different from eachother. Very fun project for us to do!
Watercolor + Salt Backgrounds and another BIG Giveaway!
There's a ton of info in this post, so be sure to read all the way to the end for an amazing giveaway plus a chance to play along with the fun technique I'm showcasing today! I've been having a blast playing around with a watercolor + salt technique this past week. I kind of stumbled across th...
Hey Steph! The tape I used was just washi tape, which is what I usually use around the edges of my paper when I watercolor, but you could definitely just use painter's tape too! Just maybe give it a test to make sure it won't rip the paper when you peel it off.
Watercolor + Salt Backgrounds and another BIG Giveaway!
There's a ton of info in this post, so be sure to read all the way to the end for an amazing giveaway plus a chance to play along with the fun technique I'm showcasing today! I've been having a blast playing around with a watercolor + salt technique this past week. I kind of stumbled across th...
Hi Laura! Yes, certainly! That acorn/leaf die is from the Shape Shifter collection of dies. Each Shape Shifter die set comes with three dies that are wired together -- an inner pattern, a border, and and outer frame. You can certainly leave them all together and use as is, but they are really meant to be snipped apart (just using a wire snipper) so that the three different dies can be used individually (I used just the center pattern portion alone on that card you asked about) or mixed and matched. You can mix and match the different dies from each set with the other dies of the same shape across the whole line of Shape Shifter dies. So for example, there are four different Shape Shifter Circle die sets - you can mix and match all of the various pieces from each set with any of the other circle sets. This gives you lots of design options!! I hope that helps!
Papertrey Ink August Countdown Day 3: Words to Live By, Text & Texture: Leaves, Seasonal Borders: Autumn + More!
Wow, I have so much to show you today! It's Day #3 of the Papertrey Ink August countdown and I feel like I got off to a bit of a slow start here...most of my new products were scheduled for a bit later in the countdown, and I kind of like keeping you in just a bit of suspense. Today a bunch of...
Hi Stephanie! I just used the embossing pad kit with the die and adjusted my sandwich, of course. I just did some wet-on-wet watercoloring over the embossed hearts, and then used the embossed lines as a guide for adding some shading and pen details. I hope that helps!
Papertrey Ink December Countdown Day 4: Bold Borders, Glorious Globes, Corner Adorner, and XO Skinny Mini...
Welcome to Day 4 of the December Papertrey Ink release! We have so much to show you today! Today's product introductions include this month's Glorious Globes set and the Bold Borders die, (which is covered with hearts and I love it!). We're also showcasing the month's Corner Adorner (has a c...
I saw them in the Papertrey gallery! So cute - this kit was perfect for that idea! Thanks so much for sharing!
Papertrey Ink December Countdown Day 5: Bear Hugs, You Make My Heart Soar, and Shape Shifters...
Welcome to the final day of the December Papertrey Ink countdown! I'm excited about the sets we're showcasing today, and I had so much fun creating with them! I designed the sets being featured today -- the first one is called Bear Hugs and it's an adorably chubby bear with an assortment of t...
Thank you, Sandy!
Papertrey Ink December Countdown Day 5: Bear Hugs, You Make My Heart Soar, and Shape Shifters...
Welcome to the final day of the December Papertrey Ink countdown! I'm excited about the sets we're showcasing today, and I had so much fun creating with them! I designed the sets being featured today -- the first one is called Bear Hugs and it's an adorably chubby bear with an assortment of t...
Merry Christmas to you too, Stephanie!!
Papertrey Ink December Countdown Day 5: Bear Hugs, You Make My Heart Soar, and Shape Shifters...
Welcome to the final day of the December Papertrey Ink countdown! I'm excited about the sets we're showcasing today, and I had so much fun creating with them! I designed the sets being featured today -- the first one is called Bear Hugs and it's an adorably chubby bear with an assortment of t...
Hi Regina - I don't have any sort of access to order info or the ordering system. You'll have to contact Papertrey's customer service at support@papertreyink.zendesk.com
Papertrey Ink November Countdown Day 5: Words to Live By, Corner Adorner, Expressions of Empathy...
It's time for the final day of the Papertrey Ink November countdown! Today we have a couple of great sentiment sets to introduce to you, plus this month's Corner Adorner. The sentiment sets being showcased today are this month's Words to Live By (this month's word is "caring"), and another set ...
Hi Lisa - Sorry to say, the Tinsel & Tags kit was released 4 years ago and is no longer available. I do a holiday kit every year. This year's is available for pre-order here: https://www.papertreyink.com/kits/make-it-market-kit-fairy-tale-christmas-pre-order/ Last year's kit is also still available and you can find that one here: https://www.papertreyink.com/index.php?p=wonderland
Introducing the Make It Market: Tinsel & Tags kit...
Hello, friends! Sorry it has been so quiet around here...I've been busy, busy preparing for today's big reveal of the new Make It Market: Tinsel & Tags kit from Papertrey Ink! I'm so excited that the day is finally here when I can share all of the details of this new holiday kit. I know sever...
Hi Sandra! You don't have to have an instagram account to view my video on Instagram. Just click on the link and it will take you to my feed where you'll be able to see the video. You just won't be able to comment or "like" there if you don't have an account. Hope that helps!
Throwback Thursday: Counting My Blessings...
It's time for a Throwback Thursday! Today's featured Papertrey Ink set is Counting My Blessings. This set has been around for a long time, but it's as great today as the day it was released! I played around a little more with the same technique I used on yesterday's "spectacular" card -- lay...
HI Stephanie! Thank you for your always kind comments! You can find my instagram page here: http://www.instagram.com/bets_v/ or you can always click on the little Instagram icon (the little camera) in the upper right corner of the header at the top of my blog. Enjoy!! :-)
Papertrey Ink August Countdown Day 3: Words to Live By, Text & Texture: Leaves, Seasonal Borders: Autumn + More!
Wow, I have so much to show you today! It's Day #3 of the Papertrey Ink August countdown and I feel like I got off to a bit of a slow start here...most of my new products were scheduled for a bit later in the countdown, and I kind of like keeping you in just a bit of suspense. Today a bunch of...
Net - I did not re-use my excess powder. It's very fine and would be pretty difficult to get back into the package, although if you put them in something different than the small ziplock bags they come in you might be able to do it. I just tried not to use too much excess - a little of these goes a long way! There's just a small amount in each packet, but I can't imagine how long it would take to use up a color completely when using this way with stamping.
Papertrey Ink June Countdown Day 4: Botanical Bounty II + More Salt Air Projects...
I'm back today with more June Papertrey Ink projects! There are some really pretty things being introduced today. You can see all of the product details for today's features HERE. Everything that's been showcased for the June release over the past few days will be available for purchase in ju...
Karen - I have been heat setting my images before I brush off the excess powder. You probably wouldn't have to, but I find I get better coverage with the powders if I heat set them. Waiting a bit for the glue to dry completely would probably have the same effect, but I'm impatient, so I bring out the heat gun. :-)
Papertrey Ink June Countdown Day 4: Botanical Bounty II + More Salt Air Projects...
I'm back today with more June Papertrey Ink projects! There are some really pretty things being introduced today. You can see all of the product details for today's features HERE. Everything that's been showcased for the June release over the past few days will be available for purchase in ju...
Steph - thank you so much for all of your kind words - you're always such an encouragement!! :-)
Papertrey Ink June Countdown Day 1: Salt Air Flora, Salt Air Fauna, + Sentiments...
Good morning! Welcome to the first day of the Papertrey Ink June countdown. I'm so glad you popped over to check out my projects and see what's new! A new collection I have coming your way this month is being showcased today and it's called Salt Air. There are a few stamp sets in this collect...
Hi Jane - yes, Perfect Pearls should work!
Papertrey Ink June Countdown Day 1: Salt Air Flora, Salt Air Fauna, + Sentiments...
Good morning! Welcome to the first day of the Papertrey Ink June countdown. I'm so glad you popped over to check out my projects and see what's new! A new collection I have coming your way this month is being showcased today and it's called Salt Air. There are a few stamp sets in this collect...
Colleen - the Salt Air: Flora dies are open, with the exception of the taller, more delicate grass, and the chunkier coral as those both has interior cut-outs, therefore the die must be solid. As for the Fauna set, they are all open dies. I hope that answers your question!
Papertrey Ink June Countdown Day 1: Salt Air Flora, Salt Air Fauna, + Sentiments...
Good morning! Welcome to the first day of the Papertrey Ink June countdown. I'm so glad you popped over to check out my projects and see what's new! A new collection I have coming your way this month is being showcased today and it's called Salt Air. There are a few stamp sets in this collect...
Hi Kimberly! Yes, the Xyron coats the whole back with a layer or adhesive -- it makes it like a sticker.
Throwback Thursday: Craft Brew...
Happy Thursday! Isn't it awesome that it's Thursday and because of the holiday it really feels like Wednesday? That means tomorrow is already Friday! Anyway, Thursday means it's time for a Papertrey Ink Throwback Thursday post! This week's featured stamp set is Craft Brew. (do you see a th...
I did a short video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi68bbEhisV/?taken-by=bets_v
Using Mica Powders for Dramatic Effects on Dark Backgrounds...
I had so much fun playing around with my new Kaboom! set and the effect of using mica powders on dark cardstock, that I really wanted to experiment more with that technique paired with different images. Today I'll show you a few cards that combine mica powders with dark backgrounds for really dr...
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