HEY FRIENDS! I’m thrilled to share with you today the release of the new Anita Jeram images from Colorado Craft Company. I have plenty of cards to show you in the coming days, but for today, I’m kicking off the new release with the Anita Jeram Stargazers stamp set. You know how much I love these images so having the opportunity to bring them to you is an unbelievable joy!
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Today’s project features:
- * Anita Jeram Stargazers by Colorado Craft Company [ SBC | CCC | SSS ]
- Moon Mask Stencil by Stampers Anonymous / Tim Holtz [ SBC | SSS ]
- Copic coloring (see marker list below)
- Additional supplies linked in thumbnails below
I stamped the bears from the Stargazers stamp set on Hammermill cardstock with Nuvo Hybrid Ink in Black Shadow. For the background, I used the smallest moon in the Moon Mask stencil. I added a little repositionable tape to stick the smallest mask in place and colored around it with FB2, working outward in arcs with B29, B69, and BV29. I removed the mask and ink blended the moon with Distress Ink in Antique Linen. The stars were added with a gold gel pen.
For the bears, I used a variety of E30s markers (see below), making sure that the back of the bears were darker than the front. I deepened the shadows on the bears with BV23 and BV25. I used YG03 and YG67 for the grass, but they were too bright for a moonlight landscape so I BV25 and BV29 to tone them down.
Yep! That’s a whole lot of Copic coloring so this is where you need to make sure that your markers are full. You won’t to get good coverage and blending on that night sky if you markers are dry. I use a jewelry scale to weigh my markers to make sure that they are filled consistently. With both caps on, the marker should weight approximately 14 grams. With both caps off, it should weight approximately 9.5 grams. I’ve linked the scale that I use, but you can find a variety of similar scales on Amazon. Remove both caps and slowly drip the refill ink on the chisel end of the marker – no need to remove the nib. Give the marker a few minutes to redistribute the ink within, replace the caps and you’re good to go!
And here’s a news flash! Colorado Craft Company will be offering Free Shipping Days on July 2nd & July 3rd. AND (yes there is more!) they will also give away one stamp set of the winner’s choice per designer. Winners will be announce the winner on July 5th. You have until midnight mountain on July 3rd to post your comments!
Check out the creations by the rest of the designers!
Adam Karle
Amy Tsuruta
Amy Young
Angelica Conrad
Bibi Cameron
Daniel West
Erin Thompson
Jenn Gross
Jenn Shurkus
Jennifer Kotas
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Joe Sysavath
Kassi Hulet
Kelly Griglione
Mansi Bhatia
Marci Snee
Nichol Spohr
Traci Jenkins
That’s all for me today! I’ll be back tomorrow with another card from the new release. See you then!
Supplies for Stargazers
COPICS: BV29, B29, B69, FB2 (sky); BV23, BV25, E30, E33, E35, E37, E59 (bears); BV25, BV29, YG03, YG67 (grass)
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What a beautiful card! I love this release! Your coloring is awesome. Thanks for sharing❤️
Beautiful card, and I so love that quote!
Love how vibrant your card is!
Love your card. The bears and the moon are so cool!
Beautiful card!
Thanks for the tips on refilling Copics! I often get frustrated by dry markers – keeping them ‘juicy’ is a good tip, too!
Fabulous blending – darling card!
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What a gorgeous sky! I LOVE these bears!
I like the sky you made. It reminds me of the desert. The bears are too cute!
What a gorgeous night sky for the bears! Great card!
Absolutely Stunning scene and adorable images.
Your copic work is fantastic. Such a pretty card.
Such a sweet card! Your coloring is so vivid. I am loving the new release!
Beautiful card. Love the coloring — moon shines! Great release.
Beautiful coloring
Love all of the color!
Thanks for sharing your talent.
Just love that stamp!! Your card is so cute. I love CCC and the Anita Jerum images are always to adorable.
Thank you for sharing your ideas! I love these stamps!
Wonderful card!
Your coloring is amazing. Love the dark rich tones.
The bears and the color blue are beautiful. What a lovely card. Who wouldn’t want to be there with them?
Just gorgeous coloring, Nancy. Love the bold night sky!
Wow! Love that bold, blue sky.. and that moon! Fantastic card!
Such rich colors!
This release is so awesome. And, let’s talk about your coloring skills…. WOW!
So we’ll done!! Pretty card!
Gorgeous coloring ! Looks fantastic with this cute image !
Beautiful card! Love this new release!
The bears are so adorable. Love your card.
So cute and what great coloring!
Gorgeous card! Love the colorful sky and the adorable bears.
Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic coloring. Beautiful card.
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You did a beautiful job! I wish my Copic coloring skills could match yours, I guess I need to practice, practice, practice! Great work!
Spectacular night sky and coloring on your beautiful scene! The bears are so charming! Wonderful card!
Love the card. This stamp set is so cute.
Adorable card with beautiful coloring. This whole release is great!
I love your bear card. I thought wow how well she colored that!
Wow the sky and the shading in the bears is beautiful!
Thanks for the inspiration
The way you coloured the sky with blended arcs of colour makes it come alive. Love that look!! You’ve used my favourite stamp set from this fabulous release as well. Those bears lumbered there way into my heart & pulled up a chair in the corner. lol
So beautiful and stunning! Great coloring.
You have created a stunning little night sky scene for these cute bears! Love it! Thanks so much for the inspiration! 🙂
I just love this card is so magical! the colors are so rich and the highlights and shading are beautiful
Beautiful card and great colors!
Simply gorgeous!!
Amazing, I can’t believe you used markers for the night sky!
Love the card. The night sky is beautiful.
Beautiful cards! Love them all!
I love your night sky with the big, beautiful moon and the lovely sentiment.
Wow!!! The moon on your card is awesome!!!!
Nancy! You know I love your backgrounds. I’m still playing with the techniques you taught me. This card is adorable!
I’m thinking about offering this one as a class!
Such beautiful colouring!
Your cards are beautiful. I love the colors and design.
Hi Nancy your background is beautiful! great idea to offer this as a class.
What a beautiful sky you created with the warm moon. I love this image and it is my favourite in the release.
You painted the ‘cuddle’ in those bears perfectly! A beautiful card! I would cherish that card by framing it and hanging it on my wall. Beautiful work.
Adorable card. I love this die set.
Very pretty work. I’m looking forward to seeing more creative ideas.
I love the deep colours you used, beautiful card!
Beautiful card! The moon was amazing!!
Wow! Your coloring on the bears is just perfection!
Beautiful card! Makes me want to get my markers out!
Lovely rendition of AJ art! Thanks for the reinking tip!
Such adorable bears! Thank you for sharing.
Just gorgeous
Love the night sky! Fabulous card.
I really love this stamp set, it’s my favorite from the new release.. but idk if I like the bears or bunnies more , I keep going back and forth
I think I love the bears more. Your card is stunning
Great release. I love the Garden Party stamp set and the star gazing rabbits. Thanks for all the great inspiration on these blog hops.
Beautiful card! Love the bold colors!
Such GORGEOUS color! Love CCC and Anita Jerem!
Fantastic cards.I will be following you to see more creative ideas.
Your moon and sky are out of this world!
Oh my goodness, that moon just glows! I’ve bookmarked this page for tips on making your gorgeous night sky and moon detail.
What a wonderful, heartfelt card! Brava! I would love to win a CCC stamp set. Thanks for giving me an opportunity
Adorable card, I love the sentiment! This new Anita Jeram release is wonderful. Paint town is my favorite stamp set
The shading on the bears is really well done and I love the blues.
Love your card(s)
Absolutely gorgeous!
Fabulous background for these bears.
Wow…. the moon and sky are spectacular but the glow on the bears faces are extra special. Very very special.
wow, I totally love it.
Adorable!! Love the background you made!!
Your coloring is so beautiful! I love the night sky, moon and the reflection of light on the bear!
So wonderful. Love your coloring.