Congrats: Distress Oxides Two Ways with Guest Designer Kelly Latevola

Hello Crafters!

It’s Kelly Latevola here and I am so excited to guest designing for Pink & Main today!

Their are so many amazing stamps from the June release and today we are going to be working with some of them.  The Seas the Day stamp set is super adorable and paired with the new Congrats set it creates some fantastic cards.

Originally, my game plan was to create two cards using two Distress Oxide background techniques. However, the die I chose to use actually gave my two pieces from the one watercolor piece so I ended up with three cards. Happy accident!

You can watch me create the background and do the Copic coloring in the video below.

The reason you can only watch that is because the camera gremlins got me again. 🙁

Unfortunately, my camera decided to either not record or delete the footage for the actual assembly of the cards. I’m so sorry! The main techniques are still included so I hope you’ll still check it out.

I loved working with these little critters! Well, to be honest those gorgeous distress oxides make it so easy to get inspired to use some colors.

I’ve included some close up shots because i know it can be difficult to see all the little details in the large photo.

This sweet octopus was just added flat the raised watercolor panel.

The clear droplets accent the charming sentiment to create a visual triangle. I prefer to add my droplets with glossy accents. It dries clear and you can still the background below them.

For the turtle I opted to add the sentiment in the center to lead the eye from the turtle to the seashell and starfish. The clear droplets help by creating a trail from one element to the other.

For the whale card I felt like this endearing little guy was more than enough to carry the card by himself. Again, i used the clear droplets to tie the sentiment into  the character without distracting from that beautiful watercolor.

Thank you guys so much for visiting and a huge thank you to Michelle for the invite! I hope you’re inspired to create some ocean cards with these lovable stamps soon!

Supplies: These are listed for your convenience. It does contain affiliate links, this means I make a small percentage from the sales with no additional charge to you.

Pink and Main Seas the Day Stamps
Pink and Main Seas the Day Stamps
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Pink and Main Seas the Day Dies
Pink and Main Seas the Day Dies
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Pink and Main Congrats
Pink and Main Congrats
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Sakura WHITE GELLY ROLL Medium Point Pens Set
Sakura WHITE GELLY ROLL Medium Point Pens Set
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EK Success WRITING PEN FINE TIP
EK Success WRITING PEN FINE TIP
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Sizzix BIG SHOT PLUS MACHINE Gray And White
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3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent
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Canson MONTVAL WATERCOLOR 9x12 Pad
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Tim Holtz Distress OXIDE INK PAD SET OF 12
Tim Holtz Distress OXIDE INK PAD SET OF 12
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad BROKEN CHINA
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad CRACKED PISTACHIO
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad CRACKED PISTACHIO
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad WILTED VIOLET
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad WILTED VIOLET
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Ranger Inkssentials Non Stick CRAFT SHEET
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Ranger Large 2 oz MISTER BOTTLE
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Simon Says Stamp LARGE GRID PAPER Pack Pad
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Precision Heat Embossing Tool Gun
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Ranger Inkssentials GLOSSY ACCENTS
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Simon Says Stamp Premium Ink Pad INTENSE BLACK
Simon Says Stamp Premium Ink Pad INTENSE BLACK
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Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad BLACK
Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad BLACK
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ZIG Wink of Stella GLITTER CLEAR Brush Tip Marker
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad FADED JEANS
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad FADED JEANS
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9 x 12 WHITE FUN FOAM 12 Pack
9 x 12 WHITE FUN FOAM 12 Pack
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MINI MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool Kit
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Silver BLACK VELVET Brush Size 2 Round
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Pretty Pink Posh 4MM CLEAR DROPLETS
Pretty Pink Posh 4MM CLEAR DROPLETS
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Pretty Pink Posh 6MM CLEAR DROPLETS
Pretty Pink Posh 6MM CLEAR DROPLETS
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Simon Says Stamp WONKY RECTANGLES
Simon Says Stamp WONKY RECTANGLES
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Copic Sketch MARKER E99 BAKED CLAY
Copic Sketch MARKER E99 BAKED CLAY
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Copic Sketch Marker C1 COOL GRAY
Copic Sketch Marker C1 COOL GRAY
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Copic Sketch MARKER C3 COOL GRAY
Copic Sketch MARKER C3 COOL GRAY
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Copic Sketch MARKER C5 COOL GRAY
Copic Sketch MARKER C5 COOL GRAY
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Copic Sketch Marker BG23 Coral Sea
Copic Sketch Marker BG23 Coral Sea
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Copic Sketch Marker BG11 MOON WHITE
Copic Sketch Marker BG11 MOON WHITE
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Copic Sketch Marker V01 HEATH
Copic Sketch Marker V01 HEATH
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Copic Sketch Marker V04 LILAC
Copic Sketch Marker V04 LILAC
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Copic Sketch MARKER V09 VIOLET
Copic Sketch MARKER V09 VIOLET
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Copic Sketch Marker V15 MALLOW
Copic Sketch Marker V15 MALLOW
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Copic Sketch COLORLESS BLENDER Marker
Copic Sketch COLORLESS BLENDER Marker
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Copic Sketch Marker YR02 LIGHT ORANGE
Copic Sketch Marker YR02 LIGHT ORANGE
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Copic Sketch MARKER G05 EMERALD GREEN
Copic Sketch MARKER G05 EMERALD GREEN
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Copic Sketch Marker YR23 YELLOW OCHRE
Copic Sketch Marker YR23 YELLOW OCHRE
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Copic Sketch MARKER G17 FOREST GREEN
Copic Sketch MARKER G17 FOREST GREEN
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Copic Sketch Marker Y21 BUTTERCUP YELLOW
Copic Sketch Marker Y21 BUTTERCUP YELLOW
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Copic Sketch Marker R20 BLUSH
Copic Sketch Marker R20 BLUSH
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Copic Sketch Marker B93 LIGHT CROCKERY BLUE
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Copic Sketch MARKER b95 LIGHT GRAYISH COBALT
Copic Sketch MARKER b95 LIGHT GRAYISH COBALT
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Copic Sketch Marker B97 NIGHT BLUE
Copic Sketch Marker B97 NIGHT BLUE
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Copic Sketch Marker B99 AGATE
Copic Sketch Marker B99 AGATE
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Copic Sketch Marker YR00 POWDER PINK
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Copic Sketch MARKER Y11 PALE YELLOW
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3 thoughts on “Congrats: Distress Oxides Two Ways with Guest Designer Kelly Latevola”

  1. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful cards and the video. I appreciate all the coloring tips you gave.

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