Tutorial – Just4FunCrafts

You Guac My World, OLO!

Posted on March 2, 2022March 2, 2022 by JenniferDove

Video Alert! Scroll down in the post to view it. I am so very lucky, I got to play with a handful of green OLO alcohol marker prototypes the other day. The prototypes I received are see-through, while the actual finished product is not. The final product will not be see-through in order to protect the integrity of the alcohol...Read More

It Gets Juicy

Posted on February 19, 2022March 2, 2022 by JenniferDove

I thought I would have a little "me" time, and grabbed out my Karin Brushmarker Pro markers. These water color markers are so quick and easy to bust out some creativity. I wanted to play along with MarkerUniverse's monthly color challenge. When I saw the color combo I thought immediately creme (yellow), and red make orange...the perfect combo for a...Read More

Kiss and Tell Technique

Posted on June 26, 2021 by JenniferDove

Are you needing a birthday card inspiration, or how about a fun "Baa-lated" birthday card? Well this one takes the cake, and was achieved with a fun technique. For this card I had fun with some stamps and dies from La-La land Crafts. A solid rubber stamp and stencil were used to achieve this cool look on the "Happy Birthday",...Read More

Go Color! – Video Tutorial

Posted on July 25, 2020March 20, 2022 by JenniferDove

I have been doing a lot of backgrounds lately using the Karin Brushmarker Pro, so I thought I would show you how easily they are achieved. This is so easy that you are going to want every color that Karin has available. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYyHLTxcLR4[/embedyt] Creating this Card: Another quick and easy card to make (background included). Using the crayons...Read More

Oh Baby!

Posted on May 9, 2020May 9, 2020 by JenniferDove

You've got the cutest baby face...and this set Bundle of Joy has two adorable little squishy-faced babies with some fun toys and sentiments. This is the most recent release from La-La Land Crafts. I know some new mom and dad will cherish a card like this. This time is definitely a moment to celebrate and this card would be the...Read More

A Big Hug – Coloring Video

Posted on April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 by JenniferDove

Have you had a chance to watch some of my latest videos yet? If so, I would love your feedback. Too long, too slow, prefer with no music, would you rather I talk (doubt that)? More close up? What are your thoughts...should I continue? If not, I hope you check them out. How many of you have gone and purchased...Read More

Crabby Smile – Coloring Video

Posted on April 16, 2020 by JenniferDove

After seeing this little cute crabby crab cake I knew I had to capture him in a jar, and so I did. I decided to add him with my favorite jar stamp. In the event I liked the way I colored it, I recorded the coloring process for your enjoyment. Good thing I like it. More details below in this post....Read More

Thanks Friend – Coloring Video

Posted on April 4, 2020April 16, 2020 by JenniferDove

How many of you know there is a digital section over at Whimsy Stamps? I bet many of you didn't know about it. Check out this new release Easter Gnomes digital stamp set. The images are so perfect for some spring fun. I thought I would color this painterly fellow in non-spring colors. Added with a rainbow it just makes...Read More

Sweet Bunny – Coloring Video

Posted on April 1, 2020April 16, 2020 by JenniferDove

I thought I would have some fun coloring this sweet digital bunny, Cup Full of Happiness, from Whimsy Stamps. Not only have I colored it up, but I have also recorded the process on my YouTube channel. If you have some extra time you can watch it. Unedited, just as it all happened. The link is at the bottom...Read More

Marbleizing Die Cuts Technique

Posted on February 10, 2019February 2, 2019 by JenniferDove

I got the pleasure of doing a demo at the La-La Land Crafts boot at Creativation 2019 in January. For this demo, I wanted to show people how you can take your die-cut to the next level. For this card I used the delicious Waves Border, Fishing Net and Sea Horse dies from La-La Land Crafts and added it...Read More

Take-Two!

Posted on July 16, 2017January 10, 2019 by JenniferDove

...and Action! You can do WHAT with Various Refills?!!?!!? Yes, mad scientist at work again! This is take-two of the original piece of artwork my 2 year daughter and I were making. The glossy white tile below was created by dropping drops of the Various Refill randomly onto the piece of tile and then using air from the airbrush system...Read More

NO WAY!

Posted on July 14, 2017January 10, 2019 by JenniferDove

THE MADNESS! Okay I am really...no, I mean REALLY stepping out of the box here. You know that empty marker that Copic has in their lineup of markers? Well I thought I would do some experiments with it. I know it's there to make your own colors or creating an existing color just using the various refills. I thought I...Read More

Refilling Your Markers – Tutorial

Posted on December 26, 2016January 10, 2019 by JenniferDove

Everyone has their own way to refill a marker. I thought I would explain to you my process. For those that have been doing this for a while you would think simple right?! Well for those just starting out it is a very scary endeavor. Let's start with the basics. I recommend you practice using the Blender marker or a...Read More

Various Ink Background – Tutorial

Posted on February 7, 2016January 10, 2019 by JenniferDove

My buddy Zoe told me about an watercolor class that she was taking. i thought I too would give it a try. I hadn't watercolored since a brief encounter with college. I found that I am very impatient and had a hard time waiting for the paint to dry, literally! It got me thinking...what if I did a similar technique...Read More

Faux Leather – Tutorial

Posted on February 1, 2016January 10, 2019 by JenniferDove

I thought I would challenge myself to create something using the Copic Various Ink Refills. I have seen other do this technique in other mediums and thought I would see what I could come up with. I wanted a rally aged and weather (stained and distressed) look to the "leather" when done. You can get a similar effect and not...Read More

New “Tool” on the market…WiNK! WiNK!

Posted on August 8, 2015January 10, 2019 by JenniferDove

If you love the perfect "tool" for the project you are going to love this! Yes, I am being an enabler. But how else are you going to know what you NEED?! Read below if you dare! This is your last warning...run, run far away....or else.... Are you one of those that loves the perfect pen for the job? Of...Read More

“Water-color” Background – Tutorial

Posted on May 19, 2015January 10, 2019 by JenniferDove

I have had a large amount of request on how I do this technique. I promised a tutorial so here it is! Back in 2012 I was messing around with my Copics and discovered a fun technique of which I currently use ALL the time. I think you will enjoy this technique for many applications. I know the image looks...Read More

Sea and Sky – Tutorial

Posted on January 14, 2015January 10, 2019 by JenniferDove

See the card above? This is one of my new images using the sea turtle. I thought I would share a little trick I have been doing for a while to create a look of crashing waves or puffy clouds. It isn't going to be an exact look but rather give the impressions. it is also a blast to do!...Read More

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