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 Shop at: SSS Pink & Main

Pink and Main Seas the Day Dies Shop at: SSS Pink & Main

Pink and Main Congrats Shop at: SSS Pink & Main

Sakura WHITE GELLY ROLL Medium Point Pens Set Shop at: SSS	EK Success WRITING PEN FINE TIP Shop at: SSS	Sizzix BIG SHOT PLUS MACHINE Gray And White Shop at: SSS
Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE Paper Pack 40 Sheets Shop at: SSS	Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB REAM Smooth Solar White Paper Pack 250 Sheets Shop at: SSS	Fiskars PREMIUM CUT LINE Paper Trimmer 12 Inches Shop at: SSS
Tombow MONO MULTI Liquid Glue Shop at: SSS	Martha Stewart SCORING BOARD Shop at: SSS	3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent Shop at: SSS
Canson MONTVAL WATERCOLOR 9×12 Pad Shop at: SSS	Tim Holtz Distress OXIDE INK PAD SET OF 12 Shop at: SSS	Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad BROKEN CHINA Shop at: SSS
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad CRACKED PISTACHIO Shop at: SSS	Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad WILTED VIOLET Shop at: SSS	Ranger Inkssentials Non Stick CRAFT SHEET Shop at: SSS
Ranger Large 2 oz MISTER BOTTLE Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp LARGE GRID PAPER Pack Pad Shop at: SSS	Precision Heat Embossing Tool Gun Shop at: SSS
Ranger Inkssentials GLOSSY ACCENTS Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp Premium Ink Pad INTENSE BLACK Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad BLACK Shop at: SSS
ZIG Wink of Stella GLITTER CLEAR Brush Tip Marker Shop at: SSS	Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad FADED JEANS Shop at: SSS	9 x 12 WHITE FUN FOAM 12 Pack Shop at: SSS
MINI MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool Kit Shop at: SSS	Silver BLACK VELVET Brush Size 2 Round Shop at: SSS	Pretty Pink Posh 4MM CLEAR DROPLETS Shop at: SSS
Pretty Pink Posh 6MM CLEAR DROPLETS Shop at: SSS	Simon Says Stamp WONKY RECTANGLES Shop at: SSS

Copic Sketch MARKER E99 BAKED CLAY Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker C1 COOL GRAY Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch MARKER C3 COOL GRAY Shop at: SSS
Copic Sketch MARKER C5 COOL GRAY Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker BG23 Coral Sea Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker BG11 MOON WHITE Shop at: SSS
Copic Sketch Marker V01 HEATH Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker V04 LILAC Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch MARKER V09 VIOLET Shop at: SSS
Copic Sketch Marker V15 MALLOW Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch COLORLESS BLENDER Marker Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker YR02 LIGHT ORANGE Shop at: SSS
Copic Sketch MARKER G05 EMERALD GREEN Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker YR23 YELLOW OCHRE Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch MARKER G17 FOREST GREEN Shop at: SSS
Copic Sketch Marker Y21 BUTTERCUP YELLOW Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker R20 BLUSH Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker B93 LIGHT CROCKERY BLUE Shop at: SSS
Copic Sketch MARKER b95 LIGHT GRAYISH COBALT Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker B97 NIGHT BLUE Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch Marker B99 AGATE Shop at: SSS
Copic Sketch Marker YR00 POWDER PINK Shop at: SSS	Copic Sketch MARKER Y11 PALE YELLOW Shop at: SSS

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