It’s that time of year! I’ve been creating 24 tags, four per video in a series of six, for years now….today’s tags are a way to explore creating bricks – useful any time of year – in different ways!
Video
Watch the video below or click HERE to see it directly on YouTube.
Standard rectangular “bricks” are sometimes challenging when you have something in the middle of them…where do they stop and start? So it might be easiest to make these kinds when any visual interruptions are simple.
Mixing a blue like Cobalt with a Burnt Sienna makes a neutral – either a grey or a greyish brown depending on the mix. This kind of wall is fun to play around with how many neutrals you can make!
It’s a little easier to mix one color though – and it’s easier to keep the stone size a little more consistent. Don’t forget to warm up the pup by adding “glass” to the window! And let some snow show up on the top and bottom ledges of the window with some simple negative painting underneath them.
Giveaway
The tag giveaway is simple – just leave comments here on the blog, and for a second chance you can leave another on YouTube too! At the end of the series I’ll be picking winners – so comment by Sunday night and I’ll announce winners next Monday!
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Great variation of brick walls and the cute dog looking out is touching. Another wonderful tag!!
I’ve learned so much from watching your videos! Thank you for sharing more techniques on these cute tags!
Great idea to make it a bit easier/faster -to have the dog behind the window and not have to color him. I would have never thought of that
Love transforming an everyday stamp into a holiday one!!
Thank you for sharing your talent!!
love these brick tags and using a regular stamp for Christmas-your videos are very helpful.
Love how you use the different stamps in different ways. You give me so many ideas! Thanks
I love all the bricks and stones in the walls. Such cute tags.
Gorgeous tags Sandy.
I love watching how you made those stones.
Thank you so much for sharing, stay safe and
have a wonderful day.
Great job Sandy! You always make it look so easy but having tried some of these ideas in the past, I know it isn’t that easy! I will try the bricks though. Maybe I can do this.
You always make it look so easy but having tried some of these ideas in the past, I know it isn’t that easy! I will try the bricks though. Great job Sandy!
Cool walls! You always make it look so easy but having tried some of these ideas in the past, I know it isn’t that easy! I will try the bricks though. Great job Sandy!
What a great technique!
I’ve saved the tag series this year to binge watch today, treat for myself. Many of these tag walls remind me of the cottages I stayed in on a break in Wales, very realistic indeed. Hope these puppies stay warm in their cost cottages x
WoW! Such a fabulous way to make stone walls, you’re so talented! Also a great tip for the snow, so cool! Adorable tags again. Thanks for the inspiration and for the chance to win.
So cool! Love all the different looks you created with these walls! And the negative snow – I really do need to remember this…. Thank you so much!
Such a fun and gorgeous technique on these tags, you inspire me
You never cease to amaze me. So wonderful.
Aww, so cute!
I love these tags! I don’t use watercolors very often but I really want to try your stone walls.
Love the bricks. Thanks for explaining the color mixes you used. Gonna have to try this.
These are so cool Sandy!
Next time I’m up against the wall crafting, I’ll smile and recall your cute tag and instructions!
Thank you for the lesson on brick and rock wall building!
You made the brick process look so easy. These turned out so adorable and cozy.
These are my absolute favorite! I’ve looked very all of them, but I truly enjoyed watching you paint!
Cute tags!! Thanks for the tips on the stone and brick walls. I always learn something new when watching your videos.
Cute tags. I enjoyed watching you paint in the stones. And,,of course, I love the dog in the window.
I am a student of watercolor, and I loved watching you paint these. You inspire me.
So cute they give me so many ideas
These tags turned out super cute Sandy. You did a great job painting the brick walls.
Such a great way to do a wall. Love the image also.
Watercolouring bricks looks so relaxing and satisfying. Such a simple yet super impressive technique Sandy. Thank you for sharing
Wait expectantly for the Lord! Yeah for the puppy!
I just love these tags! The stone and brick walls really make the whole scene! Very cute! Thanks, Sandy!
Such cute tags! What will the puppy get from Santa??
So cute! Puppy is waiting for Santa! Love the way you are always teaching us new things.
“How much is that doggy in the window? ” Cute song and cute tag!
I think these are my favorites so far. Of course, I think that every day, Love the bricks and stone work
I think these are my favorites so far. Of course, I think that every day, so don’t hold me to it!
Thanks for sharing how to use a stamp not designed for winter scene. He’s a happy dog and staying warm inside.
Once again a great idea. Love your work and I have learned so much from watching your videos and your classes.
Like the look of the brick best, but see why the rocks would be so much easier.