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. Cheri Burry says:

    Love these birds and thanks for the great tutorial on the pencils and gamsol.

  2. Mary Curran says:

    Lovely products! I I have always loved colored pencils. I can’t wait to try them with the gamsol.

  3. Laura Zepeda says:

    Great card love that idea using the color pencils:)

  4. Billie A says:

    Thank you for the tips on coloring and those images are just too cute.

  5. Carol K says:

    The critters are adorable and I’m with you on the coloring …

  6. Oksana1 says:

    What a wonderful showcase of beautiful products. As usual Honey Bee has excited with such adorable stamps. And Chameleon has again shown me a versatile and beautiful example of colouring. I had never heard of Gamsol till seeing your post. It is a must have in my supplies. Once again I thank you Jennifer for your inspiration. Oksana

  7. Susan B says:

    Hopefully I will learn to do the beautiful things that you do……. In the meantime I will admire your work

  8. Doreen Rainville says:

    Love your videos!

  9. KarenHTK says:

    Have always wanted to give color pencils and gamsol a go however, had NO clue where to begin. Thanks to your Wonderful and Great tutorial I now know where to begin and ready to give it a go. Love the stamps and dies you chose to create this Cute, Adorable, Meaningful Sentimet creative work of art! You put a LOT of LOVE and Effort into your creative Works of Art. Thank You Very Much for Doing ALL You Do Both in the Creative Arts Community and Sister In Christ. Blessings!

  10. Lynn Violet says:

    those little birds are adorable! I haven’t colored with pencils & gamsol in a long time, but this makes me want to try it again.

  11. Dana M says:

    Adorable projects and images! I haven’t tried gamsol but you make it look so easy, I think it may need to be on my next crafty shopping list!

  12. Leela says:

    I like the Chameleon Colored Pencils.

  13. Lynette says:

    I love the colors you used. I asked for the big set of prismacolor pencils for Christmas this year, because let’s face it…I love having all the colors. 🙂 I wish I would have just done that with my tombow markers before I bought about half the colors. 🙂 These chameleons look like a lot of fun also! Thanks for the tips for beautiful coloring with pencils. I feel like pencils don’t get enough attention sometimes, and they are at a much better price point than copics!

  14. Susan R K says:

    Gamsol – who knew? Thanks for introducing another great technique and coloring aid.

  15. MaggieB1983 says:

    2018 is the year I plan on “allowing” myself the time to learn how to get wonderful results with colored pencils. Videos like this one are a gift in that you share the process and the options you’ve chosen to use. I think colored pencils are definitely a better option for me than the markers. Love the Chameleon pencils and think they take the guess-work out of colors that “go” together so they will likely be my first New Year purchase. The little bird you’ve chosen to grace the fabulous Honey Bee Coffee Gift Card Holder is darling and that die is genius!! Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you’re having a wonderful week. ~HUGS~
    #kindnessmatters

  16. Peg says:

    The snow birds are so cute! The colored pencils look like a fun addition to my wish list

  17. Kim Potts says:

    I think the Coffee gift card holder is so adorable. I really “need” it 🙂 I have requested to be notified since it’s currently out of stock.

  18. Beatrice Lawson says:

    Got to break out the gamsol and actually play with it!

  19. Deepa Lakshman says:

    Your coloring is fabulous. I love using color pencils and I might just go and get the gamsol kit.

  20. Connie says:

    These cards are so sweet. As usual, I learned a lot from your video. Keep them coming. You are such an inspiration,

  21. Marcia says:

    Such fun cards. Love the look of the colored pencils with gamsol!

  22. gayla noel says:

    need to patience, patience and patience some more.

  23. April says:

    Squeal!!!!!!
    I love the coffee cup die. Perfect for teacher gifts.

    Thanks for posting the awesome sample for inspiration!

  24. Patty Eifert says:

    Thank you so much for reminding me of the pencils and gamsol method of coloring!! I have all the tools on hand and am not that great of an alcohol marker colorer!! I will definitely revisit my pencils and gamsol!! Thanks so much…your cards are super cute!!

  25. Jimin K says:

    Time to bring back my Gamsol kit again! It’s been a while since I used the color pencils with the Gamsol. Thank you for sharing!!

  26. Beautiful cards. Cute images. I reach for my colored pencils before I reach for any type of marker. I haven’t tied Gambol yet but seeing the results you get from it I’m going to have to give it a try. thanks!!

  27. Karen Anderson says:

    Gamsol, something I have not had contact with; it looks like it would be fun to play with.

  28. Mary Ann says:

    I have used colored pencils a long time ago but the chameleon pencils look a whole lot easier and would like to try them. And use the coffee cup die which would really be cute.

  29. Stephanie says:

    Everything looks so beautiful and I would really love the colored pencils.

  30. Kristine Boydstun says:

    Love these projects! Thank you for the opportunity to win the pencils!

  31. Michele W says:

    Thanks for the refresher on using Gamsol. Time to get my colored pencils out. I don’t usually care for bird stamps but these new stamps from Honey Bee are absolutely adorable.

  32. K kraft says:

    I haven’t used gamsol in years. Thanks for reminding me of this great product.

  33. Marilyn says:

    I love learning simple ways to make your coloring look great. Thank you for sharing!

  34. Leilani says:

    Thank u for this awesome post! You are always SUCH an inspiration!!!

  35. Ann Kulseth says:

    I have wanted to try this method (with gamsol) but have never been able to locate it in a store. I love coloring with colored pencils so will keep trying. Love your technique tips.

  36. Tami B says:

    I finally broke down and purchased a nice set of colored pencils, now I just need to find the time to use them. Thanks for the tutorial and the cute cards.

  37. Theresa Burns says:

    Great projects. I just love the coloring. Love the stamps and dies used. Thanks I just love how you teach us how to step out of our comfort zone.

  38. Betty says:

    your little critters are all so cute and love that gift card holder die – need to put that on my Christmas wish list – have never tried gamsol – will have to have a go with it.

  39. Sue Hull says:

    I really want to make the coffee cup. I love these pencils and have been wanting them since they first came out. The little bird is so adorable! Thank you for the chance!

  40. Carolyn S says:

    Thanks for such an informative video with just adorable stamps and dies

  41. Shannon says:

    Fantastic coloring! I’ve had good luck combining my Prismacolor pencils with baby oil as well as with a Prismacolor Colorless Blender pen. I have Gamsol, but haven’t tried using it yet.

  42. Valerie DeWitt says:

    Those are so adorable! I need to buy some Gamsol so that I can try this technique.

  43. Another new craft to try thanks to you! Will be trying pencil coloring very soon.

  44. Barbara Anderson says:

    This bird stamp set is so cute!

  45. BobbinRobin says:

    Thank you for introducing me to new techniques & products, reminding me of projects I’ve meant to try and entertaining me when disabilities keep me from playing with our wonderful crafting “toys”. I’ve learned so much from you!

  46. Joan swanson says:

    Thanks for all you do. They are so cute.

  47. Christine says:

    Thanks for the video. I would like to do some coloring and these images are too cute,but copics are prohibitively expensive so the gamsol is great alternative I could try. I love how these cute critters turned out so I think I’ll try and get some.

  48. Mary says:

    I am completely unfamiliar with gambol, but now I know I really need to research and consider using. These are such cute images. The little birdie is truly adorable and I love the coffee mug gift card idea.

  49. Melody_W says:

    Thank you for showing the use of color pencils and Gamsol. I need to get mine out and use them to create something cute ! I love the stencil set from Honey Bee.

  50. Mary says:

    I am completely unfamiliar with gambol, but now I know I really need to research and consider using. These are such cute images. The little birdie is truly adorable and I love the coffee mug gift card idea.

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