Colored Pencils and Gamsol + GIVEAWAY

Hello and welcome! Today I am sharing how I like to color with colored pencils and gamsol. I am also part of a fun event!

[All supplies are linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails at the end of this post. Multiple stores are also linked in the parentheses following the product name. Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. To watch the video in HD on YouTube, click HERE.]

I have been receiving a lot of questions about colored pencils, so I thought I would share another video on how I do colored pencil coloring. I am not an expert, but rather just show easy ways to get good, fast results.

My first example features a FUN image and sentiment from the Honey Bee Gather Together Stamp Set (SSS | EH | HB). I stamped it with VersaFine Onyx Black Ink (SSS | EH) on Gina K Artist Choice Cardstock and added lots of simple coloring with my Chameleon Colored Pencils and Gamsol Kit (SSS | EH).

I show how to use Chameleon Colored Pencils today. These pencils are great for on-the-go coloring and also as a basic set for beginners, etc. I like that the pencils have two ends so picking two colors to go together is effortless. I also used my Gamsol Kit (SSS | EH). If you aren’t comfortable with using gamsol (please use safely), you can try baby oil instead. Some people like using baby oil… I just find gamsol much better/easier.

For the background, I used the cloud stencil from the Honey Bee Outdoor Scene Builder Stencils (SSS | HB) along with Broken China Distress Oxide Ink. (I first masked my animal images with a mask cut from Avery Removable Adhesive Sheets with the coordinating die.)

My second card was fun to make! I did quick coloring of a bird from the Honey Bee Snow Birds Stamp Set (SSS | EH | HB)… again using Chameleon Colored Pencils and my Gamsol Kit (SSS | EH). Isn’t that bird so cute!?

I added it to a card I created using the Honey Bee Coffee Card Gift Holder Dies (SSS | EH | HB). This die set is so creative! When you open the coffee cup, there is a gift card inside along with a space to write your message. This die set is easy to use.

HONEY BEE 12 DESIGNERS OF CHRISTMAS

Today I am very honored to be a part of Honey Bee Stamps 12 Designers of Christmas! For 12 days, Honey Bee has featured a different artist. And I am here the last day! (I highly recommend heading to their blog to see the amazing projects. The first 11 artists are incredible.)

GIVEAWAY

Honey Bee Stamps is giving away a $100 gift certificate! For your chance, leave a comment below and on the Honey Bee Stamps Blog by 8:00amEST on 12/13/17. (To leave a comment, scroll down to the bottom of this post and click the green “leave a comment” button. The winner’s name will be randomly selected and posted on the Honey Bee Stamps blog on 12/13/17.)

SUPPLIES

Want to find the products I used?I have listed them below! (Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. Thank you! Affiliate and product disclosure can be found here. All products were personally purchased except those from Honey Bee. As always, this post was NOT paid for or sponsored.) Click on the icons below each product picture to go to a favorite store.

Honey Bee Snow Birds Stamp Set
[ SSS | HNB | ELH ]
Honey Bee Season’s Tweetings Stamp Set
[ SSS | HNB | ELH ]
Honey Bee Gather Together Stamps
[ SSS | HNB | ELH ]
Honey Bee Gather Together Dies
[ SSS | HNB | ELH ]
Honey Bee Forest Friends Stamps
[ SSS | HNB | ELH ]
Honey Bee Coffee Card Gift Holder Dies
[ SSS | HNB | ELH ]
Chameleon Colored Pencils
[ SSS ]
Gamsol Kit
[ SSS | ELH ]
MISTI Stamping Tool
[ SSS | ELH ]
Avery Removable Ahdesive Sheets
[ AMZUS ]
Honey Bee Outdoor Scene Builder Stencils
[ SSS | HNB ]
VersaFine Onyx Black Ink
[ SSS | ELH ]
Hero Arts Unicorn White Ink
[ SSS | ELH ]
Broken China Distress Oxide Ink
[ SSS | ELH ]
Ink Blending Tool
[ SSS | ELH ]
Tim Holtz Distress Collage Adhesive
[ SSS | ELH ]
Ebony Black Nuvo Drops
[ SSS | ELH ]
Couture Creations Ultra Fine Tip Bottles
[ SSS ]
Tonic Aqua Shimmer Pens
[ SSS | ELH ]
Tim Holtz Trimmer
[ SSS | ELH ]
Gina K Longer Acrylic Block
[ GNK ]
Be Creative Tape
[ SSS | ELH ]
3M Foam Tape
[ SSS | AMZUS ]
EK Success Tweezers
[ SSS | ELH ]
Gina K Artist Choice Cardstock
[ GNK ]


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486 thoughts on “Colored Pencils and Gamsol + GIVEAWAY”

  1. Ann S says:

    The cards are adorable. I haven’t used gamsol in a few years. Now I am tempted to use it again. Thanks for the inspiration

  2. Collette Justin says:

    My last set of colored pencils I owned was 40 years ago. Would love to create with these.
    These look fun. Love the coffee card holder too.

  3. I always learn so much from your videos, Jennifer! Thank You!

  4. deni says:

    Thanks for showing me that colored pencils are OK. I long for copic markers but can’t afford them but maybe with some Gamsol I can up the game on my pencils. Going to check out Honey bee now…

  5. Sue McRae says:

    What a sweet card and the coffee cup gift card holder is so fun!

  6. Sheri K says:

    Your cards are so darn cute–love the gamsol technique, and that little bird gift card holder is so darn cute! Hooray for Honeybee stamps!

  7. Melinda says:

    I love the coffee cup card! I did get some gamsol as a gift but have not used it yet, thank you for the lesson. I think I will be using it now. I already love to use colored pencils, can’t stand copic markers.

  8. Sarah Miller says:

    Very sweet cards. I have a new set of Chameleon markers but am still learning how to use them. Thank you for the video.

  9. Andrea Mariño says:

    Thank you for sharing this technique! I recently bought some prisma colors and I wanted to find a good tutorial for better use in crafting subjects
    Have a good day 🙂

  10. kel habicht says:

    great cards! love the coloring on these!

  11. parket77 says:

    I’ve just started using Gamsol with my watercolor pencils on wood but now I’m going to try them with my regular pencils, thank you for the inspiration Jennifer! I have some of Honey Bee’s chubby little birds and dies that I adore but could never have too many! I may have to try this technique with them and make a couple of cute ornaments!!!!!!

  12. Julia D. says:

    Cute projects! Love that coffee gift card holder. I have colored pencils but don’t use them very much. This made me want to break them out again so thanks for the inspiration! And thank you for the chance to win!!

  13. Karen Hale says:

    Darling cards, Jennifer and once again, you’ve inspired me to try my colored pencils again for my card projects. Love the look you’ve achieved with the Gamsol, so adding that to my wish list. Thanks for the great video.

  14. Sharon Price says:

    I love watching you- the technique was really instresting- I will have to give it a try

  15. Lynn Justice says:

    I adore Honey Bee stamps! Thanks for the chance to win!

  16. Amy Cooley says:

    Love these sweet projects. I’m enjoying these new products from Honey Bee Stamps.

  17. Julie Haedtke says:

    Yet, another amazing video! You are awesome! Thank you!!

  18. Amanda Osborne says:

    This would be an amazing giveaway to win, thank you so much for the chance!

  19. Debs says:

    I just received my first order of Honey Bee Stamps and I am so pleased with the quality and size. I will try my colored pencils on them. Thank you.

  20. Sage1899 says:

    Love seeing all your creative inspiration! Thanks for the chance to win! <3

  21. Sue Rodriguez says:

    I love your videos, I have learned so much. My stamping and coloring have become so much fun, I’m having trouble pulling myself out of my craftroom. Thank you so much for being such a great teacher. Also, it’s so easy to order the things you demo!

  22. Beautiful cards 🙂 Thanks for the info, definitely helps coloring beginners like me 🙂

  23. Steffi H. says:

    The snow birds are so cute.

  24. Yvonne says:

    I love your cards. You make coloring look so easy! Thank you for sharing the videos and the tutorial! Merry Christmas!

  25. Theresa P says:

    Love these cute Honey Bee stamps and your lovely cards.

  26. Judy says:

    Jennifer, I just love your little characters on the cards. I really love coloring with colored pencils and Gamsol. The coloring definitely makes a difference with the Gamsol.. I would love to win this new Chameleon colored pencil set ..

  27. lbgcat says:

    I love the smoothness and vibrancy of color after gamsol is applied. Your cards are too adorable!

  28. Diana Scott says:

    Love this video – just learning to color with pencils and this is a great help! Thanks for sharing!

  29. Jennifer Gallagher says:

    Love the cards and great coloring tips

  30. Kbyrmcc says:

    Great technique lesson on such a cute stamp set!

  31. Isabelle says:

    Beautiful cards ! Your bird is so cute, I love it. Gamsol is truly a great help at this time of the year for quick coloring. During the rest of the year, I try to work on my pencil technique, but it take so much time……

  32. Nancy Lee says:

    Honey bee is easily becoming one of my top favorite stamp companies. Although my husband works for the company that makes/sells prisma colored pencils, I love to try new products. Wanna give the other pencils a try!

  33. Laurie Mielke says:

    The little snow bird is so cute, love the set. The coffee cup card is so practical and the bird is perfect for it. I’m going to try the Gamsol, I really like how it blends the pencils. Thanks for sharing:-)

  34. Ashley D says:

    Neat! Very helpful technique! Have not been a huge fan of my colored pencil work but this could make all the difference!

  35. pat_c says:

    Oh my word, that group of animals is beyond adorable. Would love the chance to win this and try my hand at colored pencils w/ gamsol. I think that I can do better after watching this video.
    Thank you Jennifer for a great tutorial as usual.
    Pat C

  36. Angelique Vela says:

    I love my Chameleon pans, yet, I never thought to consider their pencils. I may do so now. Thanks for the inspiration.

  37. Carol Henderson says:

    Love these cute stamps. I will have to check out this designer further and add them to my list. Boy is it getting long – so many great manufacturers out there now.

  38. susie sonnier says:

    Such a cute card and great stamps.

  39. Becky Carafa says:

    I am not a great colorer either, so this technique makes it look effortless!

  40. Christina says:

    Thanks for helping out this beginner in using colored pencils. Lovely work on beautiful images.

  41. Janice says:

    Thank you for sharing. Great technique and beautiful results!

  42. Kathy Bolam says:

    Honey Bee Stamps is the place to go to find the sweetest critters to color among other products we craft people need!

  43. maryw says:

    These tips are just what I need. Thanks.

  44. Henriëtte says:

    What a cute cards. Love the coffee card, so nice way to give a gift card and in summer you can make a slushie cup of it.
    Thanks for this pencil tutorial, great work!

  45. Rebecca says:

    Put pencils on my Christmas list love how they blend

  46. Betty Hall says:

    You always make such beautiful cards, you never ever disappoint! Thank you so much for sharing and also for the inspiration. Hope you have a blessed day. Goid luck to everyone

  47. Debbie B says:

    Love your card and gift holder!

  48. Heidi says:

    Wow, love these fun and adorable projects, the one with the cup is my favorite!

  49. Leanne S says:

    Beautifully colored card.

  50. Janelle says:

    Wonderful video. I wonder if Gamsol will work with Prismacolor watercolor pencils, that’s what I have now. I recently got my Black Friday Sale shipment from Honey Bee…LOVE their stuff!

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