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. Martina Rett says:

    Using pencils appears to be more affordable than using Copics, with the same beautiful results. What type of paper would you recommend? You are very inspiring with all you advice. Thank you.

  2. Amanda Hays says:

    I absolutely love the bird stamps!

    Such adorable cards!

  3. Sharon Jones says:

    Your cards are adorable. Thanks for doing these videos. I learn so much from you.

  4. bobbieBluegill says:

    Thank you for the great video using colored pencils with gamsol. I think it will improve my atempts to use my colored pencil. The forest critters are just the sweetest.

  5. Sydney S says:

    Thanks for another inspiring video. This Honeybee Stamps release has the CUTEST images!

  6. cyndi morris says:

    Love both of these ideas — so adorable. Those Honey Bee stamps are so sweet. After watching your previous video on colored pencils, I ordered the gamsol kit. I received it a couple of days ago, but haven’t had a chance to “play” with it yet. Can’t wait to try this technique.

  7. carol says:

    Fabulous cards and sooooo appreciate the ‘how to’ with pencils and gamsol! I feel some practice sessions coming on! Honey Bee is new to me – heading off to see what’s ‘in store’!
    ~carol

  8. Janine says:

    I love honey bee stamps and just ordered some gamsol to try. I bought myself prismacolor pencils last year for Christmas and really haven’t used them much. Hoping to remedy that soon. Thanks for sharing your tips.

  9. Lorraine C says:

    I will definitely be trying these! Thank you!

  10. Pam Dunbar says:

    Thank you so much for you videos, they are always so helpful and full of tips. I am new to Honey Bee, I will have to check them out.

  11. Becky Kavanagh says:

    Thanks for the colored pencil inspiration! I’m getting mine out now!

  12. Linda says:

    Tim to get out the colored pencils!

  13. lindsay wilkinson says:

    thank you for making beautiful colouring look possible, even if you don’t have perfect skills!!!
    I definitely want to try this approach out, thanks for the new idea

  14. Barbara M. says:

    Beautiful cards as always. I may have to give the colored pencil’s a try. I just love the coffee cup die!!

  15. gulffire says:

    Colored pencils and Gamsol has always been my go-to coloring method. So easy with spectacular results. Am kinda loving these bird stamps a lot. Thanks for sharing!

  16. Cougs says:

    I had tried Gamsol and was frustrated – Now Jennifer you have changed my view – Love these cards – Can’t get enough of your videos I learn something new every video – Thank You and Happy Holidays!
    Lisa

  17. arlene p. says:

    Such cute cards Jennifer. I have a small bottle of gamsol but didn’t know how to use it with colored pencils. Thanks for the lesson!

  18. Shirley Robelotto says:

    As always, your cards are adorable! Love that little bird.

  19. Debi says:

    Thank you so much for inspiring me. I bough Gamsol awhile back and have yet to use it. I love the result of Copics but love the look and challenge of coloured pencils. Your cards using the Honey Bee stamps are so adoreable. I can’t wait to give it a try myself. Thanks Jennifer.

  20. Susan says:

    I’m excited to see if my colored pencils will work with the Gamsol! The kit is out of order, but I asked to be notified! I actually do not own a bird stamp, and find these birds adorable!!

  21. Sidney says:

    I love how you color the stamps in. I can’t wait to try that idea out.

  22. lilola says:

    I will definitely be trying these! Thank you! i have the pencils – just have to get them out!! And get some Gamsol. Thanks so much for the informative video. I love your cards!!

  23. Nancy Ball says:

    I think I have all of the tools but was not sure how to use them. Your video was just what I needed to give them a try. Thank you.

  24. Linda Rauch says:

    Love the cards. Like coloring with pencils and Gamsol. I always get better results.

  25. Linda Heithold says:

    Both are darling cards. I’m going to have to get the Honey Bee bird stamps. I just love them.

  26. Daniela May says:

    I am getting a set of colored pencils today (waiting for the parcel to arrive) so I will give it a try – just need to get some gamsol now 🙂 – beautiful work Jennifer as always xx

  27. Jane bell says:

    Every time I watch another one of Jennifers videos I have to add to my want list. I love that pencil side.

  28. Karina says:

    Just found you on youtube earlier today, love your artwork and cards…..

  29. dancingcat says:

    I love Honey Bee Stamps, these cards are adorable. I couldn’t find any information about replacement pencils on the Chameleons.

  30. Donna Gourley says:

    I have been eyeing this Snow Birds set for awhile now…you’re not making it any easier to resist temptation! Thanks for the video. I have used gamsol before and enjoy using it, but I picked up some additional tips from your video today so thank you.

  31. Pat says:

    Love your cards, the gift card holder is so cute! I love using pencils to color and I have been wanting to try the gambol, hope to do that soon. Learned much from your video, thanks

  32. Amanda Waugh says:

    Love the coffee cup with the bird on it. So cute 😉

  33. Sheri Chandler says:

    I really think the honey bee stamps are adorable. Thank you again for going over the gamsol product again.

  34. Mima says:

    Thank you Jennifer for giving us so much cardmaking information. I just started watching the videos a couple of months ago and I love them. God bless you and your family.

  35. Karine boivin says:

    LOve your cards. I bought color pencils and gamsol a while ago and never used it. After watching your video, I sure will give it a try!

  36. nancy dempsey says:

    I love that someone else likes colored pencils better than markers for coloring. I’m a pencil girl and have always used the blending pencil but I really like the great results you get with the Gamsol. Gonna have to try it out.
    By the way, those Honey Bee critters are adorable!

  37. SarahC says:

    Lovely cards. I have and enjoy those pencils. Thanks so much for sharing as I learn a lot from you.

  38. KT Fit Kitty says:

    I love coloring with pencils – I definitely need that Gamsol kit! The Honeybee stamps and dies you used are so cute – love that coffee cup! I would love to win one of your giveaways – maybe this is the one!

  39. Dolores James says:

    Thank you so much for having this contest especially before Christmas. Loving what you did with the Gather Together stamps and dies along with the Forest Friends. I love Honey Bee and their cute designs of both stamps and dies. You make card design so easy looking and for me, it inspires me to be creative. Merry Christmas and Good Luck everyone.

  40. Barb in kazoo says:

    Great technique. I’m finding that I really love the honey bee images. So happy to have found them

  41. Linda Ford says:

    Gorgeous cards they are so cute

  42. Amy says:

    Just order the gamsol-can’t wait to try out your techniques!

  43. Kelly B says:

    Love this little bird!

  44. Patt H. says:

    Love those cute birds! I have been using my colored pencils a lot & thank you for all the great tips! I always learn something from your awesome posts!

  45. Christy says:

    Love your work! ❤

  46. Teresa S says:

    Absolutely love the coffee cup gift card die set! Gamsol is an unknown tool and so am looking forward to trying it out. Love the looks created by using it. Thank you for the opportunities

  47. LIse Lacroix says:

    Wow Jennifer, I love your cards…I have both crayons and Gamesol but I’ve never used it!! Now you’ve inspired me to do so!!! And those stamps are so cute!!! Thanks you are great!!! Love your work!!

  48. Christine says:

    Very sweet cards!

  49. Lila says:

    This video was very interesting. I don’t blend very well with markers so I think I might try coloring with pencils and gamsol. I didn’t realize you could use the gamsol with pencils. Thanks for the video Jennifer and explaining how to do this. You’re so creative with making your cards. I love the bird stamp set, so cute.

  50. Lauryne says:

    I have never tried this coloring technique before, I only watercolor. But, you make this look so easy. I’ll have to try it! I absolutely love these Honey Bee stamps and your cute cards!

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