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New Online Class: Merry & Bright

Published on December 7, 2021June 27, 2022 by Rowhouse GreetingsLeave a comment

HEY FRIENDS! I just posted a new online Copic class on my blog. In this class you’ll create three holiday cards featuring stamps by My Favorite Things. New to Copics? Don’t have a lot of markers? Need holiday cards but don’t have a lot of time? Then this is the class for you! CLASS FEE $26

Participation requires the purchase of a pre-made kit from Photo Scraps. Either stop by the store to purchase your kit, or call Tracy at 410-549-5187 to have a kit sent to you. The class URL and password are provided in your kit.

Any Level
Prerequisite: none
Class includes two videos. The first shows you how to color the images and the second shows you how to assemble the cards.

Class Supplies

Below are the supplies that I will be using in this class. For this class, I highly recommend that you use the same markers. In the coloring video, we will be doing a technique called underpainting and your results may be unpredictable if you stray too far from the colors I selected.

COPIC MARKERS: The list below reflects the markers that I will use for in class. I kept the color palette simple so that I could limit the number of markers.

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES: You will also need the following –

Card kit purchased from Photo Scraps
Clear Wink of Stella by ZIG
Strong glue to adhere layers. I suggest Beacon’s 3-in-1 Craft Adhesive.
White glue that dries clear. I will be using Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive.
Foam tape or foam squares (such as Gina K. Designs Foam Squares or Scrapbook Adhesives 3-D Squares). I was out of foam squares at the time of filming so I used Foam Sticky Strips from Taylored Expressions.
T-Square ruler (optional)

Rowhouse Greetings | You Sleigh Me by My Favorite Things (MFT Stamps)

MFT Card Design Superstar Contest – Coloring Virtuoso

Published on September 22, 2021September 22, 2021 by Rowhouse Greetings8 Comments

GOOD AFTERNOON FRIENDS! Decided to make one more card for the My Favorite Things hosts Card Design Superstar Contest. So this is my entry in the Coloring Virtuoso category featuring the You Sleigh Me stamp set by My Favorite Things. This card was a stretch for me since I don’t usually create scenes freehand. But with some video guidance from the incomparable Sandy Allnock and a little faith, I have a card to submit for this category.

As always, I’ve linked the supplies below with compensated affiliate links used where possible at no cost to you.

Today’s project features:

You Sleigh Me by My Favorite Things
Copic coloring (see marker list below)
Additional supplies linked in thumbnails below.

Coloring the Scene

I usually tell people that I can’t drawn a straight line with a ruler and to be honest, my ability to draw stick figures is pretty questionable as well. While planning the card, I knew that I wanted to create a night scene. Although I was pretty confident that I could create a night sky, I was concerned about drawing the landscape elements. So I turned to my creative inspiration – Sandy Allnock – and took a look at her coloring videos for night scenes and creating a frame of trees. And while Sandy’s trees are far more advanced than mine, I think I did pretty good for someone unable to draw basic shapes!

I started by drawing in the horizon line and filling in the night sky with a rich blend of bright and dark blues. Initially, I made the moon larger than necessary because I knew that I could always make it smaller if necessary. Once the sky was dry, I added the layer of trees, making sure that at least one overlapped the moon and that they were arranged in a way to frame the focal image. Next, I added the shadows for the snowy foreground.

Finally, I colored the focal image using the moon as my light source. Since it’s a night scene, the shadows should probably be darker and deeper, but I wanted the final image to be bright and colorful so I backed off a bit on the darker shading. I added stars and texture to the hat with a white gel pen.

That’s all for me today! I loved seeing all of the entries for this category so make sure you check them out!

Supplies

COPICS: V20, E000, R00, R20 (skin); YR24, YR27 (hair); R24, R46, R59, C3, C5, C7 (coat); R24, R46, R59, C0, C1 (hat); R46, C3, C5, C7 (scarf); C3, C5, C7 (leggings); C3, C5, C7 (black on penguin); W0, W2, V20 (white on penguin); YR24, YR27 (penguin’s feet); R24, R46, C3 (sled); B14, B16, B18, B26, B37 (sky); E00, E30 (moon); C10 (trees); BG0000, B000, V20 (snow)

[Compensated affiliate links used when possible. In addition, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Items marked with an asterisk (*) were provided by a store or the manufacturer. All other items were personally purchased.]

2021 Card Design Superstar: Clean & Simple Genius

Published on September 19, 2021September 19, 2021 by Rowhouse Greetings1 Comment

GOOD AFTERNOON FRIENDS! It’s that time of year again when My Favorite Things hosts it’s annual Card Design Superstar Contest. So this is my entry in the Clean & Simple Genius category. The overall the theme of the card is encouragement so I wanted it to be cheery and colorful. The images from the High Flying Adventure stamp set by My Favorite Things always make me smile so I thought it would be the perfect set for this card.

As always, I’ve linked the supplies below with compensated affiliate links used where possible at no cost to you.

Rowhouse Greetings | High Flying Adventure by My Favorite Things

Today’s project features:

High Flying Adventure by My Favorite Things
High Flying Adventure Die-namics by My Favorite Things
Sending You Hugs Die-namics by My Favorite Things
Copic coloring (see marker list below)
Additional supplies linked in thumbnails below.

Step by Step for High Flying Adventure

Cut a piece of Neenah Solar White #110 cardstock to 4.25″ x 11″ scored at 5.5″ to form the card base.
Cut a piece of Something Blue Prestige Cardstock to 4″ x 3″ and die cut with the Sending You Hugs Die-namics. Remove the letters.
Cut a piece of white cardstock to 4″ x 5.25″ and position the Sending You Hugs Die-namics along the bottom. Run through your die-cut machine and remove the white letters.
Apply a piece of 4″ wide double side adhesive to the back, covering the die cut words.
Inlay the blue letters in place to create the bottom sentiment.
Stamp sentiment from the High Flying Adventure stamp set above the die cut sentiment with Versafine Clair in Nocturne.
Apply craft foam or foam tape to the back for dimension.
Stamp images from the High Flying Adventure stamp set on a piece of Hammermill 100# cardstock with a Copic compatible ink.
Color images (Copic markers shown below) and die cut with the coordinating High Flying Adventure Die-namics.
Apply small adhesive foam squares to the back of the plane image.
Assemble layers as shown.

Hope you enjoyed today’s project! I’ll be back soon with my entry in the Coloring Virtuoso category!

Supplies

COPICS: R14, R24, R46, R59, C0, C1, C3, C5 (plane); C3, C5, C7 (wheels); E00, E21, E23 (rabbits); Y15, Y38, YG13, B12, B24 (flags)

Jingle All the Way (Again) by My Favorite Things

Published on August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 by Rowhouse Greetings3 Comments

GOOD MORNING FRIENDS! I’m back today with another card project using the Jingle All the Way stamp set by My Favorite Things. As you can tell, it’s a favorite, so I pull it out every year and make several cards with it. I had a stamped Santa left over from last week’s project so I decided to go ahead and color it up. As always, I’ve linked the supplies below with compensated affiliate links used where possible at no cost to you.

Today’s project features:

Jingle All the Way by My Favorite Things
Jingle All the Way Die-namics by My Favorite Things
Copic coloring (see marker list below)
Additional supplies linked in thumbnails below.

Rowhouse Greetings | Jingle All the Way by My Favorite Things (MFT Stamps)

Step by Step

Cut a piece of Neenah Solar White #110 cardstock to 4.25″ x 11″ scored at 5.5″ to form the card base.
Stamp image (Santa with gift) on a piece of Hammermill 100# cardstock using Hero Arts Intense Black ink.
Color image with Copic markers (see list below)
Use coordinating Jingle All the Way Die-namics to die cut the image.
Apply foam adhesive squares to the back of the images and set aside.
Cut a piece of diagonal striped pattern paper from the Black & White Stripes Paper Pad to 4.25″ x 1.25″
Cut a piece of Sour Apple cardstock to 4.25″ x 1″
Cut a piece of white cardstock to 4.25″ x .75″ and stamp sentiment using Versafine Clare in Nocturne.
Assemble layers as shown
Embellish with Metallic Pearls in Silver from Pinkfresh Studio.

Thanks for stopping by! See you again soon!

Supplies

COPICS: V12, E00, E97, R20 (skin); R35, R37, R59 (suit & hat); C0, C1 (beard & trim); C4, C6, C8 (belt, gloves & boots); B00, B02, B05, YG03, YG17 (gift)

BB Christmas Selfies by MFT Stamps

Published on August 19, 2021August 20, 2021 by Rowhouse Greetings2 Comments

GOOD MORNING FRIENDS! I’m back today with another card featuring the BB Christmas Selfies stamp by My Favorite Things. Yes – another Christmas card, but that’s what I’m inspired to color so I’m rolling with it. As always, I’ve linked the supplies below with compensated affiliate links used where possible at no cost to you.

Today’s project features:

BB Christmas Selfies by My Favorite Things
Snowfall Stencil by My Favorite Things
Copic coloring (see marker list below)
Additional supplies linked in thumbnails below.

Rowhouse Greetings | BB Christmas Selfies by My Favorite Things (MFT Stamps)

Cut a piece of Neenah Solar White #110 cardstock to 4.25″ x 11″ scored at 5.5″ to form the card base.
Cut a pieces of Wild Wisteria cardstock by My Favorite Things to 4.25″ x 5.5″. This cardstock color is now retired, but you could adjust the background color of the image to coordinate with a solid cardstock in your stash.
Cut a piece of Butterscotch cardstock by My Favorite Things to
Cut a piece of white cardstock to 3-7/8″ x 3-1/8″
Cut a piece of white cardstock to 2.5″ x 2.5″
Cut two 1/2″ wide strips of Wild Cherry cardstock by My Favorite Things.
Stamp image on a piece of Hammermill 100# cardstock using Hero Arts Intense Black ink.
Color image with Copic markers (see marker list below). Trim along outer black lines.
Position Snowfall Stencil by My Favorite Things over image and apply Versamark Ink. Cover with Ranger White Embossing Powder and heat set.
Apply foam tape or craft foam to back of image for dimension.
Assemble layers as shown.
Stamp sentiment using Versafine Clare in Nocturne.

Challenges

Simon Says Wednesday challenge – Add a sentiment

Hope you enjoyed today’s project! See you again soon!

Supplies for BB Christmas Selfies

COPICS: R24, R35, R37, R39 (hat); R24, R35, R37, R39, W0, W1, W3 (scarf); W0, W1, W3, E30 (bear); Y35, Y38, YR04 (package); R24, R35, R37, R39 (ribbon); BV04, BV34 (background)

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