Hello everyone,
Today is my farewell as Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator… I’m not really saying goodbye to Stampin’ Up! products as they will be always part of my stamping adventures!
And I’m also saying hello to Concord & 9th, Neat and Tangled and Tonic Studios!
From now and ahead I’ll be sharing ideas and inspiration using many different products and as part of these new experiences I want to share a couple of GIVEAWAYS with you today (more info at the bottom of this post)
I mixed and matched products to make a very small collection of projects using 1 of the products in the giveaway . This is a collection of aqua pens, 12 intense colours perfect to apply a variety of techniques.
I also made 3 videos to demonstrate some techniques… but just a few as the possibilities for card making and mix media are endless.
Using the black Aqua Flow pen I had my first time hand lettering … good enough for someone who depends on PCs to write everything.
Watch video to see how I made it? I use a light box and trace the image on watercolour paper… Yes!!! I have cheated a little bit but that is the price to pay when you are so bad at hand writing.
When I was little I used to trace draws by pasting the original to a window, then I place on top printer paper and the window worked as a light box… I also had a glass table and I put a lamp underneath so that was also a light box and I could work better ( never get stock because you don’t have the tools)
I also tested the pens to applying easy watercolor techniques… they works like butter!
Here videos to show you how I do it…
I also stamped the tag below using the ink of the pens.. I applied ” marker to stamp technique” , the pens worked just like a normal water based marker. The image is not as sharp as using ink pads but it is also beautiful …
I’m feeling grateful and blessed for having the opportunity to share with the Satmpin’ Up! family 27 exciting months .
I owe Staminp’ Up! one of the best experience that any crafter can have, any papercraft lover will be proud of having such amazing school.
I have to be honest as Stampin’ Up! taught me, shared with me the very best in terms of stamping, they create a good atmosphere for Demonstrators, they offer career opportunities like no others. However, I had to make a very hard decision and I dropped my Stampin’ Up! Demonstratorship voluntarily last Monday February 6 – 2017 .
My reasons to drop Stampin’ Up!
I have been seduced by other brands, stamps and other craft supplies too !! PLOP!!!! and my beloved Stampin’ Up! do not accept a third party in their relationships with Demonstrators. That’s why!
For those who doesn’t know what I’m talking about, Stampin’ Up! have a policy in which Demonstrators can’t promote any product or activity related to competitive brands ( blog hops, collaborations, publications, product reviews, etc) There are exception for those Demonstrators who are members of Design Teams for other companies but they can only receive products in compensation for their work and not payments in return.
I think that as a crafter I have the right to use, promote and make reviews of any products I use and I love, no always looking for a compensation… I want to be able to mention them and share about them as well. I also think that is fair enough that a creative person can make a living from their art, and get compensation for the hard work and ideas and of course for the time and experience. At some point I though that these and other restrictions in the Stampin Up Demonstrator Agreement goes beyond of what I was keen to accept in first place. I accepted it and lived whit that the last 2 years but is time for me to fly!
That’s all! I hope you enjoy the projects, the videos and the giveaway.
GIVEAWAY!! WIN WIN
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For the chance to win Novo Aqua Pen Collection simple leave a comment below this post.
For the chance to win Tonic A3 glass Mat simply submit your entry by clicking “HERE “
Giveaway terms:
- Any brand is accepted . Use your favourite!
- Once you add your link your project will automatically appear in my blog page and people can vote for you to win. The winner will be the one with more votes. Everybody have 3 votes to give to their favourite projects.
- Test your link and make sure it is working as broken links can’t participate.
- International participants are welcome!
Giveaway closes on March 5 – 2017. Winners will be announced on March 6 – 2017 here in my blog. Please check the winners blog post that day to claim your prize.
I love your cards and would LOVE to win the Novo Aqua Pen Collection!! Thanks…
Looking forward to your adventures Bibi, as ever such beautiful projects and techniques x
I like to use other company's products as well. That's why I'm just an occasional hobby demo with Stampin' Up! Using the light box is a very clever idea. I would love to win a set of these pens. Fingers crossed and thank you for the opportunity to win.
Your beautiful work with Stampin' Up! will be greatly missed Bibi but I can't wait to see all the new gorgeous projects you will be bringing us in the future.
Wishing you all the success in the world with your new adventure x
Thank you for a chance to win!! I ALWAYS enjoy your projects. ..Thank you!
Carole Lovill
Great ideas. Love the mixing of the tonic aqua pens! The effect is mesmerizing!
I tried to leave a comment before but it didn't work! Thank you for a chance to win! I love your projects you share with us!
Carole Lovill
Hi Bibi, i have always loved your videos and could watch them for hours. You are such a fantastic artist and i totally understand your reasons for leaving Stampin' Up! I'm pleased you re still using their stamps though. Butterfly Basics has to be one of my most favourite stamp sets and i just love the card you have made.
I would certainly love to be in with a chance of winning some new pens to try out. You make them look so easy to use. Not sure my results would be as good as yours!
Best wishes for your future. Roz Benjamin xxx
Awesome project Bibi! Very excited for you and your new adventure!! Love Concord n 9th and Neat &Tangled! ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø
Beautiful lettering!! Thanks for sharing the video tutorial and the generous giveaway.
Cheers
Preety
I love to listen to your videos and have been learning so much about this art form. Thank you for the opportunity to win and this time I have to say…PICK ME! They look so cool and we have no shops for over 100 miles! Thanks again and good luck to everyone!
Will miss you, Onstage last April with you and Gosia was lovely, shame you won't be at future events.
Your creations are fabulous, and I know that there will be many more fabulous creations to come.
Enjoy your new adventure, take care x lots of love x ā¤
Nikki joyce xxx
Oh Bibi! Such a beautiful projects! I completely understand where are you coming from regarding leaving Stampin' Up! And I really love that you are not going to disappear from papercrafting world. You are so talented and your ideas are so 'out of the box' which I truly love x I will definitely keep following you. All the best in your new adventure, Bibi. God bless xx
I have not yet tried the Novo Aqua Pen so having an opportunity to win a Collection would be fantastic. I live in NZ and am looking forward to seeing what new ideas you come up with when using mixed products. Fantastic!
hdaniel@paradise.net.nz
Wonderful projects. Thank you for sharing! And for the chance to win š
I am so excited to hear that you will be expanding your horizons in your craft!!! I love your designs and will follow you through your new adventures š The nuvo aqua flow pens would be great coloring my stampscapes scenes…….oooooh the possibilities are endles! As always your cards are nothing short of AMAZING!!!!!! Wishing you a journey full of success!
i just recently found your blog and have been watching your videos. Love all of the wonderful coloring tips you share…….your cards are beautiful. I would love to win the Nuvo Aqua Pens. Thanks for sharing.
I love your work and I can understand your reasoning. Wishing you the best. I will love to see you doing some tutorials on Hand Lettering. It is one of those "I want to learn to do that" goal of mine. Thanks!
You are so talented, keep up the videos. We appreciate all your hard work, and I agree; you should get paid for your GORGEOUS work.
What a beautiful cards!! I have always enjoyed watching your videos. I will miss seen your projects using Stampin'Up! products. Best wishes for your new venture! Thank you for the chance to win!
Love your work, have learnt so much from you! Thank you for the giveaway!
Congratulations. And selfishly delighted that you are continuing in the paper crafts. Creative expression with open boundaries is both natural and healthy. Soar high and with joy!
Congratulations! Very excited to learn about new products and creative ways to integrate multiple platforms with you. This is so very exciting. Best wishes on this healthy next step … May you soar with joy and artistic inspiration.
Looooove your projects I'm so sad about Stampin up and their policy…. but I love your work and I will continue to watching all your videos and your projects on your blog xo
Sahra Scrap
Those Nuevo pens look great! Thank you for the opportunity to try them. Good luck with everything!
Looking forward to your projects using other brands.
Beautiful projects as always Bibi, love your work and so inspiring. I completely understand your reasoning and so glad you've stayed true to yourself. Looking forward to seeing more of your gorgeous creations. Thanks for the chance of winning the giveaways. The Nuvo Aqua pens looks amazing. š xo
Good luck Bibi with your new adventures, I'm so pleased for you. I will definitely continue to follow your blog posts because you have so many amazing ideas. Dee xx
Thank you for sharing this awesome blog post
We are still going to follow you with great interest Bibi
Sorry you left stampinup I understand your reason for it and I am sure you will do very well in your new adventures
You have such a brilliant talent and a great personality as well thank you for sharing your ideas
Regards
Patricia Forward
Hi Bibi, I am pleased that you are going to experience new adventures as I agree with you that there are many crafting products to experience and it is difficult to be tied in to one type of crafting product. I have always loved your videos and projects as they are so different and inspiring. I am amazed at your artistic talents. You really are brilliant. I am so pleased you are going to carry on with your videos. I look forward to seeing all your creations in the future. I would also love to win the Nuevo pens as they look amazing. I really love to see lots of colour on a project. It makes it pop so to win these pens I would be over the MOON. Best wishes Bibi Crafty hugs from Sandra xx
Thank you for sharing such great tips using the Nuvo Aqua Flow Pens – they look fabulous! Wishing you success as you fly out of the Stamping' Up nest and try new products. I can't wait to see what you have in store for us!
When you first announced that were leaving Stampin' Up I was hoping that you were going to stay in the industry. So Happy that you will be. Excited for you. Can't wait to watch you on your new journey.
Congrats on your decision to expand your designing to include brands from many different companies! I loved your videos and would love to win the Aqua Pens after watching your coloring with them!
I am sad that you are no longer a SU Demo and that we didn't get to meet at On Stage last November.
You are a very talented lady and I know you will do well in your new venture.
I will be following your journey and hope we keep in touch. Love all your projects and thank you for this super Giveaway.
Hugs Christine xx ā¤ā¤
In the relatively brief time I have been crafting I adore the whole eclectic kaleidoscope of everything paper crafting has to offer. I love tonic and as a hobby demo in have the best of both worlds. I hope to grow with Stampin up in the future. Good luck Bibi and am looking forward to seeing your crafting grow with the different brands x
hi bibi,
I love your tutorials. glad to hear that your not leaving the craft industry just spreading your wings. I would love to win the aqua markers. thanks for the chance.
So excited about the aquaflow pens. What website sells them? Thanks and the best to you on your new endeavors! God bless.
HI Mary , I'm trying not answering comments to make it easier to choose a winner! The glass Mat is AMAZING as well!! HUGE! you can buy NUvo Aqua Flow in the link below by colour packs :
craftydevilspapercraft.co.uk/tonic-studios-nuvo-aqua-flow-pens-winter-skies.ir
Your cards are fabulous! Love the coloring technique you showed on the video, and can't wait to try it! The pens look fabulous. Thanks for a chance to win the giveaway!
I first watched your waterfall card tutorial and I really enjoyed it so I subscribed to your YouTube channel. The aqua pen technique is nice and you make it look easy. I admire your choice to follow your principles with regard to crafting and I wish you well going forward. I also look forward to future YouTube tutorials.
I am glad that you are continuing with your videos. I love your talent and you are so inspirational. Two of my favorites have been the purses and the felt book. I look forward to more inspiration from you as you begin your new adventure.
Already have most of the Nuvo Crystal Drops collection (including glitter) but I would love to add the Nuvo Aqua markers as well. I enjoyed your video. Good luck on your new venture with Nuvo.
Your flowers are amazing. I am going to try your technique. You really have talent. Look forward to your new adventures.
Beautiful cards as always! The ink colors look amazing and I would love the chance to win, thank you!
The Nuvo Aqua markers look like so much fun to play with! Thanks for the giveaway!
I wouldn't do without my tonic glass mat, the pens are defiantly on my wish list. Just found your blog and know I'm going to be a regular now.
Bibiana, thank you so much for doing a tonic giveaway, I love tonic products, I am classed as a Tonicaholic (Site on Facebook) Lol… I watch (Tonic Live Chat) each week on Facebook too, and not to forget (Crafting with Jodie (Johnson) and her wine hour on a tuesday evening, you could say there is a whole family of Tonic out there and I am proud to be one of them. I have watched your 3 video's they are brilliant, I love how you showed how to write with the pens using a light box, it was great seeing the potential of the pens. The watercolour videos were inspiring, I loved how the inks blended together, and how vibrant they looked. Please, please may I be entered into your lovely prize giveaway, I would love to try and win these glorious pens from Tonic Studio's. Thankyou Bibiana xx
Hi Bibi. Like you I was a stampin up demonstrator but I do like other products. I love your tutorials and have learned more from watching you than I have from other stampin up tutorials. I made a few of your purses for my granddaughters birthdays and they asked for more to give to their friends for their birthdays. Thank you for sharing and I am really interested in your new watercolour pen sets.
Hi Bibi. Like you I was a stampin up demonstrator but I too like other products. I have watched and learned from your tutorials so very many things such as your purse, your different folds and beautiful cards. I love your new watercolour pens as I love to watercolour. I am using pencils but would like to learn more about your new techniques with these pens. Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us.
What a great product. Hope to win. Thanks for showing us.
i don't blame you…there are so many good products out there!
All the best for your future endeavors Bibi. Would love to win the Aqua pen set. Thanks
Sad to hear you've left SU, but excited for your new creative venture!! The paper craft industry is pretty amazing these days! I look forward to seeing what you've come up with!! These pens look amazing and would love to try to win! I've been dabbling in lettering myself lately!
Looks like I can learn a lot from you and your techniques. Will certainly watching you videos on YouTube!
Love these pens Bibi! You are so creative and I always enjoy your videos! Sorry to hear you've moved on from SU but I'm excited for you and I look forward to your next creative ventures!
Bibi you are so talented! Thanks for sharing inspiration with us! Would love to win the Novo aqua pens! Thanks!
Bibi, I was researching the Nuvo pens, on YouTube, and your videos came up. I was happy to subscribe because I love seeing new ideas. Thank you so much for sharing.
Your projects are beautiful. I am just seeing the Nuvo pens in action watching your videos.
These aqua pens look great. I would love to try them!
Bibi, I am sad to see you leave Stampin' Up! and I completely understand. You have huge talent and I look forward to being inspired through new products. I too enjoy the products of other companies. Congratulations on your new journey.
I have seen your videos! And you are amazing! I would love to have those pens for practice and do things like you do!
I really liked the post! To say the truth, the photo of your cards made me to visit your blog!
Great job!!! š Really beautiful!!!
Hello Bibi, congrats in your coming adventure! Love your videos!…Gina F
The Aqua pens look really interesting. Would really enjoy trying them. Thank u!!
Love your cards and techniques! Love watching your videos!
I've never used watercolor brush pens before and I really want to try out. Thanks so much for the giveaway ā¤ļø
I've never used these pens before and I really want to try out. Thanks so much for the giveaway ā¤ļø
Hi. Thank you for the giveaway. love Nuvo products.
I love your work and you are very gifted! Looking forward to more of your videos.
Beautiful work and thank you for the great video demonstrating the aqua flow pens!
Thank you for the giveaway! I love the cards you have made with these pens.
Great blog. Love your ideas. I think you made the right decision to cgange companies to fulfill your talents.
Your cards are so beautiful.
Your cards are so beautiful.
Your inspiration has reached across the miles and I have loved your work. Please add me to your blog list since I don't want to miss future creativity ļæ½ļæ½
Would love to win the Aqua pens. I have just started learning to do Calligraphy and the pens would be great. Love the colors.
Thank you so much for your videos and the giveaway! Your cards are so beautiful and the Aqua Markers look super fun!
How exciting to be starting a new adventure!! Best wishes and I am looking forward to seeing your work!
Bibi, I just wanted to say thank you for inspiring us with your amazing designs both as a Stampin' Up! Demo and a GDP Design Team member over the last couple of years. We will certainly miss you but will be watching your new crafting adventures unfold! Much love to you. Xo
Fabulous Flowers. Thank you
Bibi, thanks for showing us such an awesome technique! I really learn so much from your videos, thank you!
I have never seen these. You make it look so easy and I love your cards. I need you tips on taking photos, these look like they should be in a magazine, lol.
Hi sandy. I'll defo make a tutorial about how I take pictures as I work with too little. Thanks . Im not commenting so it will be easier for me to chose the winner bit I couldn't resist to answer you lol !!!. X Bibi
Thank you for showing your pretty cards and some great techniques! These pens look like lots of fun.
So pleased you will still be crafting, can't wait to see what you come up with next! Love your designs and colour choices – best wishes for the future. š
the Tonic Novo Aqua pens look so good!!!!!! Thank you so much for giving the change to enter and win them!!!! xxxx Mirella
It would be great to try the pens. I'd have to win them first. Thanks for the opportunity.
Those pens look fabulous! Your cards are beautiful and I really enjoyed the videos. Thanks to you and Tonic for the chance to win those beauties!
Just found your site and love watching you demonstrate the pens!!
Looking forward to to following your new crafting adventures. These pens look amazing and I love what you've done with them so far-many more great projects to come I'm sure. Lisa x
The aqua flow pens look amazing! I do understand your situation, but we miss you Bibi!
Your crafts are so awesome – I just stumbled upon your video this morning and have been looking at such a variety of crafts!! You're AWESEOME! Best of luck on your new adventure!!
Your cards look fantastic. Would love to win the Nuvo Aqua pens, they look great š
I'm sure it's too late to enter, but thought I'd let you know that I'm happy you costed this. I've been wondering how these pens work!
Los talentos que la vida te ha regalado estan por arriba de las regulaciones de cuAlquier compania, por grandiosa que esta sea. Te felicito Bibi en tu desicion, y te agradezco que compartas tus dones con tus seguidores y admiradores. Un abrazo desde California š
Tan bella, gracias por visitar mi blog y por tus palabras alentadoras. Fue una decision difĆcil sobre todo por la hermosa comunidad de Stampin Up stampers con la que pude interactuar y a los que siempre tendrĆ© mi corazĆ³n y en mi lista de contactos š . Un abrazo desde Escocia. x Bibi
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