Freebie Friday with Melissa Frances

Hello everyone, it’s FRIDAY!! And that means it’s time for another edition of Freebie Friday here on the Weekly Scrapper blog. I’m Becki, I’m thrilled to be the hostess of the Freebie Friday giveaways. This week we have the awesome, Melissa Frances as our sponsor. I’m sure many of you have been to the Melissa Frances booth at a Stamp & Scrapbook Expo. The prize up for grabs this week is a watercolor tower and a set of water brushes.

If you’re a scrapbooker or a cardmaker and haven’t tried watercolors, now is your chance! Leave a comment on this post before Thursday, June 22nd at 11:59pm EST and you could be the lucky winner of this awesome prize! Here are some examples of cards you can create with watercolors.

If you haven’t connected with Melissa Frances on social media, here are all the links you’ll need to get that taken care of:

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram

Pinterest

Twitter

Melissa has some awesome inspiration on her social media channels.Watch Melissa create with these amazing watercolors:

Now, I know you’re all wondering who won last week’s giveaway from Maya Road. I won’t keep you in suspense any longer. The winner is…..HollyK1226Congratulations Holly!!! Please email, becki@scrapbookexpo.com to claim your prize! Thank you to everyone who participated in last weeks giveaway. I hope you’ll participate this week as well!

Don’t forget that even when you are not attending a Stamp & Scrapbook Expo, you can always join us online.

Thanks for stopping by for another Freebie Friday. Don’t forget to leave a comment below if you want a chance to win the Melissa Frances watercolor and water brush set. I’ll be back next Friday to announce the winner AND I’ll have another awesome prize up for grabs.

228 thoughts on “Freebie Friday with Melissa Frances

  1. Brian Poteraj says:

    I am learning to paint, so these would be very helpful. They are very compact and convenient, too.

  2. super stick chick says:

    Beautiful, dreamy cards! I have loved your watercolors and all of products for many years.

  3. Becca Yahrling says:

    I love to watercolor! I usually color wih Tim Holtz distress inks – would love to try Melissa’s!

  4. Bethany Roisland says:

    Wow….like seriously wow! These watercolors look AMAZING! I would love to give them a try!

  5. Tracy Steinbach says:

    I haven’t really tried water coloring yet and I’m getting that itch to after seeing all the amazing cards people are making. I am afraid my stuff will be a wet mess nothing as nice as what you just did…

  6. Natalie Godfrey says:

    I have watercolor pencils but have a hard time blending. Still learning would love to win this set and continue to learn.

  7. Dedra says:

    I would love to have these. I am retired and new to papercrafting. Not very good…yet, but sure do have fun with it!

  8. Janet Ingraham says:

    You make water coloring look easy. I still have yet try. Maybe Winning will be the sign I need.

  9. Carol D says:

    I’ve never used watercolors, but would love to start making cards that could turn out like these examples!

  10. Joan says:

    I am learning water coloring by practicing daily. I would love to win this water color set so I would have a higher quality of paints to help get great results! Thank for the chance to win!!

  11. karen says:

    Love these! Tried this at the Milwaukee expo fell in love with the portability inconvenience of the set. Thank you Melissa for your generosity and your inspiration! See you in Schaumburg!

  12. Diane Telford says:

    I love the look of watercolor, but haven’t tried it yet. This set has such great colors…Thank you for the chance to win…

  13. Elaine McDonald says:

    Wow these are awesome. …would love to win…thank you….Melissa’s cards are lovelý

  14. Sondra Myers says:

    I love this giveaway from Melissa Frances, as I love the look of water coloring. I have not tried it yet and would love to!!! Great cards too Melissa!!! Thank you

  15. Chris says:

    An amazing prize from an amazingly talented person! I would love to win – thanks for the chance!

  16. Suzanne says:

    Oh my I think this is an absolutely beautiful form for papercrafting and I’m definitely going to have to give it a try. Melissa’s work is very inspiring snd thank you for the chance to win.

  17. Helene Monette says:

    Love it !!
    Would be perfect for a group activity during my Scrapbook weekend at my cottage this fall.

  18. Mary says:

    I would love to win these, they look like so much fun. Hope your Arlington show was fabulous for you Melissa.

  19. sue says:

    you are right I have never tried watercolors. I have to tell you that the cards you made are quite pretty. This is a great prize package.

  20. Debbie says:

    Tried watercoloring recently. Love the effect but need to work on my technique. These products would be great to add to my stash.

  21. Anna Barnes says:

    I have just started using watercolor pencils and love them. Would love to win this set and bring out the artist in me. Thank you for the giveaway.

  22. Marlene F. says:

    I would love to use these products. I met Melissa at one of the scrapbooking conventions. Her products are great. Thanks so much for the contest!!!

  23. Mel H says:

    I have been using up my kids leftover watercolors from school so these would be so amazing!

  24. Roma Millice says:

    Love the stacking pallets! Am just starting to play with watercolor and one can never have too many colors to play with! Thank you for the opportunity to win!

  25. Tandara smith says:

    Your are beautiful. Would be wonderful to try using your watercolors. Thanks for sharing.

  26. Carey Nusbaum says:

    I would love this set because I have just begun to dabble in watercolors and love it! Thanks for the inspiration and for the opportunity to win!

  27. Kathy says:

    I have recently been trying watercolors. Would love to work with all the beautiful colors. Such a great opportunity.

  28. Laurie Rea says:

    I fell in love with Melissa Frances and her line years ago.
    I love the cross watercolor.

  29. Faye Russell says:

    I am in love with watercoloring My Creative Bible. It is my most favorite hobby at the moment. So relaxing. And I love being able to control the strength of the colors and blending also. Thanks for the opportunity to win this wonderful prize. ❤

  30. Mary Alane Winkler says:

    I love the candle card. Saw some ladies making it Friday in Arlington Tx and wished I had time to sit down and make one. Thanks for the chance to win the color tower!

  31. Kathy Fardell says:

    I am a novice card maker and think watercolour looks amazing and would really love to give it a try.

  32. Kymberly says:

    What an awesome watercolor storage design! It is so compact and the colors are so vibrant! Would love to have a chance to paint with these! I’ve just recently began Bible art journaling and these would be perfect to use! Thank you for the chance!

  33. Tamara Dees says:

    I am a new watercolor fanatic! Love the soft look you can get and all the blending possibilities!

  34. Lisa Whiting says:

    I’ve been wanting to try watercolors but didn’t know where to start! Would love to win!

  35. shartl says:

    The only watercolors that I own are the kiddie set that my 6 year old uses so I would love to win this set by Melissa Frances! Thank you for the chance to add new goodies to my craft stash

  36. Eunice B says:

    I love the above water color cards, especially the butterfly card. I water colors but I haven’t played with them, I guess I’m going to have to bring them out. TFS.

  37. Lynne.R says:

    At first I thought these were chalk palettes. These watercolors look so convenient and make lovely, soft watercolor creations. Thank you for the chance to win them.

  38. Marjorie Smyth-martin says:

    lOVE THE CARDS. HAVE GOT TO TRY MY HAND AT WATER COLORS. i WOULD LOVE TO WIN THIS SET

  39. Gail Poellot says:

    I have just started playing with watercolors as I would like to add them to my technique arsenal for card making. I would love to have a compact set of paints to try!

  40. Barb macaskill says:

    I have been drooling over these watercolors since I first saw them! This tower would feed my watercolor addiction for a long time! Such pretty colors in a nice compact package! Fingers crossed! TFS!

  41. Denise says:

    I’ve used watercolor pencils and would love to try this new product. The card samples are beautiful.

  42. karenajo says:

    Would love to try these great watercolors – looks like so much fun ! Thanks for the inspiration !

  43. Elizabeth says:

    What a great idea!!! Would love to give this a try….. my daughter, majoring in Fine Arts, would most likely “borrow” it.

  44. Sandi Dailey says:

    I love to watercolor, but sadly have never tried these watercolors before. Love the colors and how they come stacked — I would love to win these, thanks!!

  45. Melinda Morgan says:

    I love the color variety with these watercolors. The tower design is genius for small crafting spaces. I’d love to win them.

  46. Jeanette Y says:

    Love the look of watercolor! I’ve tried watercolor a couple times! I would love the chance to win some supplies!

  47. Patricia Allison says:

    I was blessed to be able to try Melissa Frances products at the Scrapbook Expo in March (at the creativity station.). Wow, what a great project she had for us! Thanks for the chance to win these great prizes!

  48. Janice S says:

    Love the idea of stacking watercolors! Less space! Beautiful cards. Thanks for the chance to win!

  49. Debbie DeCamp says:

    I have been stamping for over 20 years. I retired a few years ago and find myself engrossed in my “art studio” on a daily basis. I have been experimenting allot with water colors, my new found love!! I would love to have a set of good quality water colors. I thoroughly enjoy watching your weekly posts. Thank you for all the new ideas, projects and techniques you teach us every week!

  50. Debbie DeCamp says:

    I have experimented allot over the last few years with water colors, I really enjoy the different effects. I would love the opportunity to win a good quality set.

  51. Stacy O'Dell says:

    The cards are absolutely beautiful!!! Thank you for the chance to win the awesome set of watercolors !! – Stacy O’Dell

  52. Mj flynn says:

    these watercolors are so easy to blend that it gives one so much confidence to enjoy another method to color.

  53. Suzie Brooks says:

    Oh my gosh! These are beautiful! Thank you for the opportunity to try something new!!

  54. Paula Duffey says:

    I don’t own water colors, but love the effect! Thank you for the chance to win these!

  55. Beverly Trimble says:

    Your cards are beautiful. Can’t wait to try them. The Watercolor Tower is so awesome.
    Thank you for your creative blog.

  56. Dawn Simpson says:

    I am semi-new to card making and am always looking for new techniques to “up my game”. I will be attending the Stamp & Scrapbook Expo for the first time this August and can’t wait. I love the delicate, elegant look watercolors give to a card. Thanks for the opportunity.

  57. Keri says:

    Love watercoloring on cards! Love the pretty, soft colors on these cards. Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂

  58. Sue Hawley says:

    I have been making cards for years and I am getting bored with the same things that I’ve been doing. Watercolor
    would be a great, creative thing to inspire new ideas. Look your cards.

  59. Janice Zakis says:

    I love water coloring and was pleased to find many ways to use the technique on cards, projects and SB pages. This pallette is so inclusive.

  60. Kimberley Ridge says:

    I’M MY GOSH something new to try out. I’ve just started scrapbooking and card making again. Would love to try this out! !!

  61. Candy T says:

    I’m just getting ready to start watercoloring. I only have a small paint set now, so these would be awesome to win! The examples are so pretty.

  62. Megan S. says:

    I love working with watercolors! I haven’t used them as much with my cardmaking, but have definitely thought about incorporating them. I love the soft effect they create.

  63. Tea says:

    I have not not had the opportunity to try watercolors but would love to win this tower so I could try my hand at it.

  64. Michelle says:

    Just started watercoloring. Not real good at it yet. But gotta keep trying. What’s fun is I do something I like and it looks good but have no idea how I did it, then gotta figure it out

  65. Amanda says:

    I’m just learning to watercolor for cardmaking. I would absolutely love the opportunity to win the watercolor tower!! The card samples look amazing.

  66. Cindy Hartless says:

    I would love to win the watercolor tower. I haven’t experimented with watercolors yet but signed up for a class at the Expo. I like the cards you have given as inspiration.

  67. Cindy Hartless says:

    I would love to win the watercolor tower. I haven’t experimented with watercolors yet but signed up for a class at the Expo. I like the cards you have given as inspiration. Wouldn’t it be great if we could all win:)

  68. Lisa Baker says:

    I’ve just started card making and live using watercolors. Love the blog and seeing some amazing creations . Would love to have these products

  69. Jennifer says:

    I have never tried these but it looks like a really cool new technic I would love to try.

  70. Carol J. says:

    I would love to try my hands at these watercolors. It is something new to me. I love the mellow, soft looks it gives on cards!

  71. Dawn M Wester says:

    This would be fun to try. I’m just learning how to use chalks, and it would be great to try watercolors.

  72. Sherry Yeager says:

    The packaging on these looks just like a set of chalks that I have. Would love to add this to the collection of color.

  73. Kristina says:

    I would love to win these. More and more I’m seeing layouts done with them and I haven’t pulled the trigger to buy yet.

  74. Sara B says:

    I got to play with these in the Creativity Center at the EXPO in Milwaukee! Great product and such beautiful results!

  75. Carolyn Rogers says:

    My first time to visit the Stamp Expo at Chantilly. Looking forward to a fun filled day!

  76. Teri says:

    I love the watercolor look but have been afraid to try. Would love to win to force me to finally make my own.

  77. Mary Bee says:

    Thank you for the opportunity to win these awesome watercolors and brushes. I met Melissa Frances at the Milwaukee, WI show in April and I was in awe to meet THE ACTUAL MELISSA FRANCES. Really. She is so giving and sharing of ideas and inspiration. I have always LOVED her products–so CLASSY and unique. I did purchase a number of her products and am in awe of being able to create some of her vintage plaques and cards.

  78. Debbie Painter says:

    These are so beautiful! I watched you demo these and thought how fun they would be to use! Also, I’ve been wanting to try the water brushes , my friend just got one and she loves it!! Thank you so much for the chance! !

  79. Sarah says:

    Did a mini class with watercolor paints and brushes. So much fun! Thank you for the chance to win these!

  80. Katherine S. says:

    I have had my eye on this watercolor set!! It was already on my list of must see items for the Expo!!!

  81. Margaret Stiles says:

    I recently met and took some classes from Melissa and loved her work and her. I love her watercolor techniques.

  82. Ameena says:

    I love the beautiful color pallet and how easy it is to control the intensity of the color with the brushes. The card examples are lovely.

  83. Natalie says:

    This would be perfect for bible journaling too!! Can’t wait to stop by your booth Friday and check it out.

  84. Wendy O says:

    I am learning that watercolor can be fun and would love to win this prize to experience the water color in my card making! Thanks for having this prize pkg for newbies to maybe get the water color experience !
    Looking forward to the show and seeing all the technics !!

  85. Lynn Kenyon says:

    Haven’t used watercolors on cards before. Looks like something I’d like to try. See you in Chantilly.

  86. Michelle Turpen says:

    I have been wanting to try watercolors on the cards I make. Thanks for a chance to win!

  87. marie sierra says:

    Wow Becki! i could really up my creativity when scrap-booking and making cards with this gorgeous technique! thank you for the chance to win! looking forward to stopping by the booth at the Chantilly Expo!

  88. Nicole N. says:

    Thanks for sharing all the tips & tricks of watercoloring. The cards shown are amazing. Love the watercolor tower. Looks like a greatrue product; compact for traveling with.

  89. Linda Stav says:

    Just love these watercolors. Tried them at SISS Retreat and had Melissa show us. It was awsome. My 6 year old son was watching the video and would love to do this. So relaxing.

  90. Jaimi Bailey says:

    I’m just learning, but I am loving it! I would love to win, thanks for the chance!

  91. laurie donohue says:

    I am just loving all the new watercolors. I am a beginning but really enjoyed making cards with the watercolors.

  92. laurie donohue says:

    I am just loving all the new watercolors. I am a begineer but really enjoyed making cards with the watercolors.

  93. Beverly Jordan says:

    I got to play with Melissa Frances’ watercolors at her booth at Scrapbook Expo Orlando and hoping to win them!! Bought a ton of fun stuff in her booth but not those!! Gotta have!

  94. Tre Rockenbach says:

    I’ve just started working with watercolors, and would love to win the watercolor tower. It looks both fun and functional!

  95. Karen Page says:

    Seems like a great starter set! I love how compact it is and the colors seem so vibrant!

  96. Kay says:

    I must confess I had never heard of Melissa until now. The paint set looks awesome and I am looking forward to finding out more about them and Melissa Frances! Thank you for the heads up!

  97. Danielle Davis says:

    The ORL expo was a blast this year! Haven’t played with watercolors too much but u bet this tower would be amazing! Ty!

  98. Lisa says:

    Love the colors on the pallets and the cards ! I like to learn techniques and share with my friends !

  99. KATIE SWINNEY says:

    I am excited about the EXPO coming up in July and I would love to win this tower!! Thank you.

  100. Romaine says:

    Have not done any water coloring but this looks like it would be a lot of fun and so easy to do. Looking forward to watching more videos. This was my first time seeing your video and so glad that I found you. Thanks for sharing.

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