making a reusable envelope.

Many cover their bubble envelopes for future use.  I was out to find a new method rather than taping them all up. (I cannot stand the noise) I found one.  The first few took a bit longer to make, but now it takes a minute.

Envelope and Contact paper

I lay the envelope on the contact paper and cut it (like measuring wrapping paper)

Once it is cut - I gently pull a small corner down and cover the envelope a bit at a time.

I then rub the contact paper over the envelope (making sure there is not bubbles)

After this is done. I took one piece of tape and covered the flap of the envelope so that no one would try to peel it back to make the self stick area be exposed.  I have mailed several out without problems.  I tape down the address label (folding over a corner).  DONE!

My men.

The drawing

Who will win?

We have a winner

Water colors, markers, colored pencils

Here is an example on how to use water colors, colored pencils, markers, water color pencils on prints.

Here are the stamps I used. 2 mounted on wood, one not mounted, one on foam.

2 differed ink pads

Here are the images stamped

I use a heat gun for abou 15 sec. No matter the ink.

The pages tend to curl at the bottom

Water colors

Ink pen, cheap brush, and water pen

I always have a small amount of water and paper towel ready.

One drop of water. If it is too think add one more drop.  Always use the paper towel to wipe the tip on the towel.

Adding a bit of of color at a time.  Only add water one drop at a time.

Let it dry

Water color pencils

I use a water pen, one drop 

Blend gently

Water color pencil

Blend into center

Pencil the outside

Blend with brush 

One drop of water

One drop of water will do both colors

Colored pencils

Good color pencils blend well

Marvy markers

Add some color and keep layering

Use a blender pen to get mixed colors 

Marker on image

Go over with water pen

Once the water dries - I like to use xylene pen to smooth out the color