WELCOME BACK! Another quick post today. I’m trying to be a little more consistent in posting coloring videos to my YouTube channel. So I’m back today with a card and video from a recent class that I taught at The Queen’s Ink. This one features one of my favorites from Stamping Bella – Harry the Stuffie Get Happy Mail.
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GOOD MORNING FRIENDS! Just a quick post today. I’ve not been doing much Copic coloring lately and I’m getting a little rusty. When I was working, I colored every evening, but now that I’m retired, there are so many other things capture my time and attention. So I decided that I needed to dedicate some time again for coloring so that my hand would keep it’s muscle memory!
Additional basic supplies linked in thumbnails below.
Our household includes three tuxedo cats so I’m always on the lookout for fun feline images. And this image captures the personalities of our cats. Poppy in particular would love to be able to take selfies!
I’m about to brave the cold (a blustery 28 degrees!) and go visit my parents so that’s all for me today. See you soon!
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GOOD MORNING FRIENDS! I’m back today with a new card featuring the Hyacinth Bulb in Glass Digital Stamp by Power Poppy. As you can see, I’m finally moving away from holiday cards and starting to color spring flowers again.
Azaleas Clear Stamp Set [sentiment – stamp set now RETIRED] by Power Poppy
Copic coloring (marker list shown below)
Additional basic supplies linked in thumbnails below.
My style tends to be clean and simple although lately I’ve been experimenting with more complex designs. However, I wanted this image to be front and center without distraction so I stuck to a relatively simple layout.
And be sure you take a look at the Power Poppy projects from my teammates in the Bloom Brigade!
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GOOD MORNING FRIENDS! Today I’ve got another card using the same technique to stamp an image with Copic markers. This time I’m featuring the cling stamp Dreams of Love by Penny Black which features a beautiful old fashioned rose. Since I explained the how-tos of this technique in a previous post, I’m going to link to it to save time.
Once the main image was complete, I inked the Vintage Postcard stamp from Penny Black with Versafine Clare ink in Fallen Leaves and stamped the image. The sentiment is from the Million Thanks stamp set also by Penny Black and it was stamped with Versafine Clare ink in Nocturne.
Hope you found some inspiration. Thanks for stopping by and I’ll see you again soon!
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Paper: Neenah Solar White 110#; Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium Cardstock by Crafter’s Companion; Bazzill Basics in Date Swirl Stamps: Dreams of Love by Penny Black; Vintage Postcard by Penny Black; Million Thanks by Penny Black Dies: A2 Matting Basics B by Spellbinders Inks: Versafine Clare in Nocturne and Fallen Leaves by Tsukineko Copics: RV63, RV66, R24 (flowers); BG72, BG75 (leaves); Colorless Blender Refill
GOOD MORNING FRIENDS! Just a short post — lots of things on my to do list today. But I wanted to share a card I made recently featuring the cling stamp Together by Penny Black. Usually these stamps are colored using dye inks, watercolors or water based markers. But I like to color and stamp them using my Copic markers.
The short explanation of the technique is that I place the stamp in my Misti and color directly on the stamp with my Copic markers. I lightly misted the cardstock with Colorless Blender and then stamp the image. The Colorless Blender reactivates the ink on the stamp and leaves and impression on the paper. I explained the how-tos of this technique in a previous post so I’m going to link to it to save time.
I’ve found that the key to getting a clear image is using Spectrum Noir cardstock instead of X-Press It for the paper. Other paper may work, but I had Spectrum Noir in my stash. And while I used Colorless Blender to reactivate the ink, isopropyl alcohol may work as well, but I didn’t test it. All Copic refills, including Colorless Blender, are hard to find right now so you may need to try isopropyl. Spritz the blender lightly on the paper – I found that the small Ranger Mini Misters were perfect for this technique. Just be sure that you are working in an area with good ventilation.
The design of the card was influenced by a card made for Penny Black by designer Jill Foster. Of course, I can’t find the card now to link to it, but the idea of the blue inked background and the creating the frame from the Simple Stackers die came from her. For my background, I lightly blended from corner to corner using Distress Ink in Salty Ocean.
The sentiment was stamped with Versafine Clare and heat set with clear embossing powder.
Hope you found some inspiration. Thanks for stopping by and I’ll see you again soon!
Disclosure: Below are the supplies I’ve used for today’s project. All items were personally purchased except those marked with an asterisk (*) which were provided by a store or design team. I never share a product I do not like. All opinions are my own. Read more.
Where available I use compensated affiliate links, meaning that at no cost to you I receive a commission if you click through and make a purchase. I use this money to support my blog. If you like my projects, please consider supporting me by clicking through these links when you shop. Thanks so much! Read more.
Paper: Neenah Solar White 110#; Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium Cardstock by Crafter’s Companion Stamps: Together by Penny Black; Magical Friendship by Penny Black Dies: Simple Stackers by Penny Black; Classic Stackers by Penny Black Inks: Versafine Clare in Nocturne by Tsukineko Embellishments: Nuvo Embossing Powder in Crystal Clear by Tonic Studios Copics: B12, B24, B26 (flowers); YG03, YG17 (leaves); Colorless Blender Refill
