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 ]


Leave a Comment

486 thoughts on “Colored Pencils and Gamsol + GIVEAWAY”

  1. Ruth G says:

    I need to practice with my pencils more. Thank you for the inspiration. Your cards are great.

  2. Andrea Miller says:

    I love using colored pencils. I am very interested in this technique and hope to see more of it on your videos! Thanks for all the great info.

  3. Melissa Larratt says:

    I absolutely love using colored pencils. It is easier for me to control than markers. Plus I would use them without the gamsol. Lovely cards!

  4. Dee Willson says:

    I really like to use colored pencils and I am looking forward to better results with your instructions!

  5. Mary Holshouser says:

    The coloring is wonderful.
    I haven’t used the gamsol but needs to give
    it a try. Might improve my coloring.
    thanks for sharing.

  6. Patti Stigsell says:

    I have been out of the stamping world for several years and I have to day Jennifer you are my hero! All of your videos always answer any question I may have! These HoneyBee images are adorable, love the sweet bird!!

  7. susan hatfield says:

    I have a butt load of Prismacolor pencils and don’t use them nearly enough because I’m so in love with copics. Thanks for the benefit of your knowledge! I have only known honeybee stamps for a short time and they have some great fun stamps!

  8. Carol McGregor says:

    marvelous coloring. I have decided that I want to get into coloring more. I made my wish list from this video and another recent video. Thanks for the inspiration.

  9. Cheryl Nussbaum says:

    I have always loved using colored pencils. They are not as intimidating to me as Copics. I have never tried the Gamsol but I have always wanted to give it a try. Love the bird stamps!

  10. Michele says:

    What cute cards !! 🙂

  11. María Alba Negrón says:

    Hi Jennifer,

    I just got my first Honey Bee stamps and can’t wait to play with them! As usual, GREAT video, AWESOME TIPS and. TOTALLY GENEROUS GIVEAWAY! THANKS!!!!!

    Cariños,
    María Alba

  12. Veronica Roske says:

    I really enjoy this card, it is so cute and lovable and would be so fun to create cards with. Thank you for a chance to win and thank you for sharing!

  13. Kim says:

    Oh, my word! Those little Honey Bee Snow Birds and Season’s Tweetings are the cutest! I just have to have them! Thanks for sharing the wonderful idea!

  14. Linda says:

    I have never even heard of Gamsol before! This is really exciting. Thank you for yet another very informative video!

  15. Christina Brashears says:

    I love the way you colored with the colored pencils. I find this a cheaper way to color than Copic markers. I really enjoy it and love Gamsol too. Thank you for the ideas and all of your posts. I watch you every morning as I get ready for work.

  16. Rosemary Lam says:

    Your coloring is fantastic. You are such a great artist! I haven’t used the gamsol but need to give
    it a try. Might improve my coloring. Thanks for sharing all your great tips!

  17. lori uren says:

    Those came out cute!

  18. Mary M. says:

    I love Honey Bee’s stamps & dies. What beautiful cards and great ideas! Thanks for the opportunity to win such a great prize.

  19. Annelie S. says:

    What adorable little birds! Just curious — do the. Pencils come with a sharpener?

  20. Marjorie Dumontier says:

    These are wonderful cards ! This technique is not my favorite. [email protected]

  21. F. Andre says:

    Thanks for sharing your tips. Love the results you achieved.

  22. Holly Graham says:

    Thank you for another great informative video! Definitely going to look into getting the gamsol kit!

  23. I have not used my pencils much but I sure want to try again now!! Thanks!

  24. Linda BL says:

    Love the birdie gift card holder! So very cute!!

  25. Mel H says:

    I love these cute cards. My coffee cup die is fast becoming a favorite!

  26. Melissa B. says:

    Those birds are so cute! I haven’t used gamsol in years, may be time to pull it back out since I am back into using my pencils. Thanks Jennifer!

  27. Rhonda Mancini says:

    It would 🐝 Bee nice to win but love the Camelean pencils. Never heard of gamsol so excited to try. Thanks for you professional tips.

  28. Sandy D says:

    I find I really don’t use my colored pencils, but thanks for sharing your tips!

  29. Laraine Randall says:

    Just the sweetest card! Love this technique!

  30. Teri W says:

    Gorgeous cards…just need to practice! Thanks as always.

  31. Pamela Haayes says:

    Thanks Jennifer, I am a huge fan of your videos. I have learned so much about card making and have a lot more to learn. Using color pencils is such a great idea. I have not used them with card making, but after your video, I plan to use them. They are such an easy medium to use with great results. I also really like Honey Bee stamps. They have such cute stamps. Thank you again for sharing your wonderful videos.

  32. Karen Ba says:

    Thank you so much for this awesome tutorial!

  33. Mary Jane Grutzmacher says:

    I love the little snow bird!

  34. Cynthia Baldwin says:

    I love the “kind people” sentiment, and the coffee cup card is the cutest! Great coloring too. I’ve never used gamsol, so this intrigues me. Thanks for sharing!

  35. Chris Pereira says:

    As always, your video is so wonderful and informative! Thanks so much for all the great knowledge you so freely share with us. These images are absolutely adorable! ~chris

  36. Kristine Johnson Gifford says:

    Thank you for your instruction on using colored pencils! My husband has a huge set he used in college and I’m excited to try the gamsol with them! Very fun cards. I love Honey Bee Stamps!

  37. Mary Schmidt says:

    I have a small set of Colored pencils. You make it look so easy. Maybe I should get more pencils and some gamsol. I’ve heard about gamsol but wasn’t sure how to use it. Thanks for showing this technique.

  38. Patricia Wilson says:

    I love how you used the colored pencils with the gamsol. It sure made it look allot easier. Like you, I feel I’m not the best at blending but this technique could help me allot. I bought some gamsol some time ago and haven’t opened it but certainly will after your input.

  39. Jeanne Beam says:

    Such adorable cards. I appreciate all your tips on using colored pencils. Thanks for sharing…

  40. joyce says:

    would love to win this .. fingers crossed

  41. Andrea Hastilow says:

    I love to use coloured pencils & any way I can improve my work is always worth trying, thank you for the advise given whist you have made two fantastic projects, in love with the cute cup & bird, so sweet x

  42. Rebecca Ednie says:

    What a great tutorial. Love your coffee gift card holder.

  43. Terry Eggen says:

    I love the gamsol. Thank you for sharing, Both cards a darling.

  44. Carole says:

    I guess like a lot of us bought the Gamsol and then really never used it. Thanks for helping with getting it out of the cobwebs…

  45. Becky Reynolds says:

    I really the gather together stamps. I have used gamsol and colored pencil, but not for quite awhile. Thanks for the tips and great cards.

  46. Gina Seto says:

    Cute stamps and cards!! Love em!!

  47. Marcia D. says:

    Thanks for sharing tips and techniques…

  48. craftygal68 says:

    Hello everyone. I never did get good results with colored pencils. TY for your video. Watercolor pencils are easy to use too, as they blend nicely.

  49. Monica W. says:

    I love how simple this coloring seems, but you make it look so easy! Ihave yet to try the gamsol technique but it looks fairly simple. Thank you for your inspiration, I love watching your videos.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *