Happy Thanksgiving Eve!
Yes, you read that right. I created this background with just two of my favorite colored pencils: Derwent Intense. It was fun, and it was easy. Doesn’t this card look so celestial? It makes me think of the real reason for the season. 🙂
I love these pencils. I have lots of cards on this blog where I used the pencils, such as this one, this one, and this one. They can be used both wet and dry.
These watercolor pencils are full of vibrant color. More water will give you a subtle look, less water will give you a bold look. And you can layer the color, making it interesting and full of depth (as I did with this card). I splattered white ink spray with a brush to make the snowflake dots and covered it with a spray of shimmer using my mix of Perfect Pearls and water.
The die cut snowflakes are a set by Simon Says Stamp called Fun Flakes. There are four in the set and they are really intricate and pretty.
The funny thing I noticed about last week’s Videopalooza comments was that everyone really liked when I made a mistake! Haha, I guess everyone can relate to that. This video is no exception. 🙂 I kind of messed up the snowflakes – you’ll see in the video.
By the way, I knew it would happen… Scrapbook.com is having the Sizzix Big Shot for 50% off, PLUS you get a free die. Can’t beat that!!
Enjoy the video and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Supplies:
To purchase at Ellen Hutson, click the EH link. To purchase at Simon Says Stamp, click the SSS link.
Note: Intense pencil colors used – Iris Blue and Violet
 Inktense Pencils DB |
 Snowflake Dies |
 Watercolor Paper |
 White Ink Spray EH|SSS |
 Perfect Pearls EH|SSS |
 Mini Mister EH|SSS |
 Dazzling Diamonds |
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 Glue Pen |
 Dimensionals |
 Sizzix Big Shot EH|SSS |
 Mini Scoreboard EH|SSS |
 Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS |
 Holiday Sayings |
 Versafine Black Ink EH|SSS |
froebelsternchen Susi
amazing Darlene!
Robin in WA
Beautiful!!! Happy Thanksgiving! P.S. Thanks for the tips on sales!!!
Daphne
Beautiful card! I love watching how you created the background. I also appreciate telling us what worked best for this card. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Jen
Thanks for sharing this! I love my inktense pencils for coloring but haven’t tried using them this way before! What a great idea!
jo
well Darlene you have done it again, that is just stunning, I will be trying this today…wow
Eleni Nikolina
Dear Darlene,
this is absolutely gorgeous. Can’t wait to try it out myself. Thank you so much for your very helpful video!
Maria A. Rodriguez
Love the water color effect, the way you blended this pretty colors is fantastic. Like in other posts, I like the fact that you show ways to get out of either mishaps or you find other ways to do the technique you are sharing with us. I love the way this “sky” looks, specially when you splattered the white “snow” on it. Those Snow Flakes are so pretty and detailed, they do look really beautiful with the Dazzling Details, sometimes glitter is hard to adhere to the images. Love this card, thank you so much for sharing it with us.
Once again, my dear, I want to wish you and your family a Wonderful Thanksgiving Day!
Lisa M
Love love love this background!! I must give it a try myself! Thanks for sharing this pretty card!
Barb M.
Beautiful card! Love the technique, I have inktense pencils on my Christmas wish list! Just want to thank you for all the inspiration and joy your bring with your videos. Wishing all a Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving.
Casey Thrush
It is beautiful!
Vicki
I sure like this card. Can’t wait to go try my Inktense pencils with this method.
Penny Laschanzky
so very pretty! I appreciate your showing us how you achieved that look with the pencils. Lovely!
Jenny
A gorgeous card Darlene. I am looking forward to trying this out. Love the snowflakes. I just love getting up in the morning to find another email from you with another idea. It makes my day. Thank you Darlene for sharing.
Sadie
Always enjoy your videos!! You do such a great job. Thanks and keep them coming.
Susan W
Very pretty…love all that shimmer and shine!
Happy Thanksgiving, Darlene!
Barb
That is such a cool technique, Darlene! Looks like lots of fun! Your card turned out gorgeous!! Love all the shimmer and sparkle!
Kim Thomas
Hi Darlene! I love your card. The background is gorgeous. I haven’t played with my inktense pencils so thank you for the reminder to pull them out. Thank you for the inspiration. Take care. (raeraesma) 🙂
Carrie Davenport
WOW! this is, by far, my favorite holiday card this season! I love the purple and blue “celestial” background. amazing!!!!! where does your inspiration come from?? I just cannot get enough of your cards, tutorials, and tips.. I appreciate all the time you take to do this for the viewers.. thank you 🙂
Sherry
I’m off to make banners using my square punch. What a brilliant idea. I love
ideas that get more out of what I have already. Another beautiful card, too.
Gabby
Beautiful bkgrd and snowflakes, DarleneI love my Inktense pencils but haven’t been “brave” enough to use that much water. i will try to add more than usual, soon. TFS this card and making the awesome, detailed video! 🙂
Sue McRae
Such a pretty card! Love how the colours swirl on the background.
Carolina F.
Pretty Card. Love how you color the background.
Mary, Wausau WI
Mmm – – delightful card! I am thankful that you share your talent via these amazing videos!
Carol B
Love the background. Always nice to hear your voice on the videos, also love how you tell what worked and what didn’t. Wishing you the best of holidays.
Karen Smee
Gorgeous card! I have Stampin’ Up pencils and will have to try it with them. Have bookmarked your site to come back and learn some more. Thanks!
Jennifer
Blessings to you and the sweet lady who sent you the Intense Pencils. Thank you for your FABULOUS website and blog. I learn SOOOO much from you!
Cindy H
Thank you and the very generous lady for such a great giveaway. Love your videos. They really keep me inspired!
Debra Vaughn
Hi Darlene,
I absolutely loved the video you did with the Inktense Pencils…. I would love to add the Inktense Pencil to my craft room and be able to create such beauties as you did. (I even have that stamp set). Thanks for your generosity and congrats on the 10K!!! Best wishes for the holidays…deb
Holly Young
Hi Darlene! I just bought these pencils, and I LOVE THEM! I was googling ideas on how to use them, and this post popped up! gorgeous card! I have those two colors on order, and I can’t wait to try it for holiday cards!!!!!!! thanks so much for the fabulous video!