Hello there ladies, and welcome to another E-Team Blog Hop. For today's hop we were to use Copic Markers, and color a flower image/image's of our choice (I was thrilled) LOL! Before I get started about my project today, don't forget to visit Daisy at eclectic Paperie™, she will choose two lucky winners randomly from comments left on all Design Team Member blogs. Be sure and leave a comment on eP Blog for an additional chance to win an assortment of flower stamps, and four New Copic Color Sketch Markers. I believe Daisy even has a couple of $25 gift vouchers to eclectic Paperie... Comments begin Thursday June 16th (today) through Sunday, June 19th. Daisy will post all winners on eclectic Paperie™ blog Monday June 20th.
For my project today I picked these cute flower images from Crafty Secrets called Art Blooms available at eP. This stamp set has an array of individual pieces, so I thought I would try something a little different today. After I selected the images I wanted to use, I stamped each one three times, colored them with Copic Markers, and cut them out. I have a picture at the very bottom showing you how I taped each to a separate piece of paper, then covered them with Glossy Accents, and don't forget to let them dry. The reason I stamped each image three times is to do paper piecing, and cut each layer a little different than the one below it. I haven't made anything using this technique for quite some time, but it's lots of fun, and very rewarding.
I'm often asked what cardstock I use when I color with my Copic Markers... I use Whisper White, and Very Vanilla from Stampin' Up! When I first purchased my markers, that's what I had on hand, and still use them today. I'm also asked about what ink I use.. and I have always used Ranger's Adirondack Dye Pad. My color of choice is Latte, I find using black ink can make dainty little images look harsh. For example, I used Slate on today's project, I try not to have my ink take over my image. Lately my favorite color palette is pastel, seems like all of my current projects have been very pastel, and I love each one. As for shading tips, I have made a few video's (you can find them listed here on my blog sidebar under Categories/videos). I have truly changed my style, I don't follow general shading rule's, charts etc. now, I just do my own thing. However, when I say that, I have been working with Copic's for a few years now, and have become very comfortable with them. I was scared to death to work with them when I first started, and found that following the rules really helped :)
Be sure and visit the rest of the Design Team members listed below.
Thanks for visiting today and Good Luck - Linda ❤❤
Daisy - eclectic Paperie
Broni Holcombe
Latrice Murphy
Linda Ledbetter
Micki Harper
Sherry Cheever
Starla Nelson
Don't forget you can click on the pictures for a better view, and all supplies are listed below.
In this picture I wanted to show you I taped each image to a scrap piece of paper so they would stay flat, and used a paint brush I covered each image with Glossy accents for a thin (not to thick) layer over each piece. I think it looks really cool.
Supplies:
Stamps: Art Blooms by Crafty Secrets from – eclectic Paperie.
Stamp Pads: Slate Ranger Adirondack Dye Pad – eclectic Paperie.
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Vellum – Stampin’ Up! Melissa Frances 6”x6” 5th Avenue Paper Pad – eclectic Paperie.
Spellbinders™: Grand Large Labels #3, Parisian Motifs, Beaded Ovals #4.
Ribbon: May Arts Wrinkle Ribbon The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.
Copic Markers: 0 Colorless Blender, E50 Egg Shell, E000 Pale Fruit Pink, R00 Pinkish White, RV42 Salmon Pink E51 Milky White, YR00 Powder Pink, Y000 Pale Lemon, Y00 Barium Yellow, Y11 Pale Yellow, G000 Pale Green, G12 Sea Green, G24 Willow, G82 Spring Dim Green, YG13 Chartreuse, BG10 Cool Shadow, BG70 Ocean Mist, B00 Frost Blue – eclectic Paperie.
Misc.: Button - unknown, thread, Glossy Accents – eclectic Paperie.
Talk about intricate - WOW!! Each piece
cut out, colored and then made into a beautiful card. I love the colors, so soft and tranquil - stunning!!
Posted by: Joanna McDonald | June 20, 2011 at 05:44 PM
OMGosh Linda, your card is just stunning! I love your soft colors and your gorgeous layout. Your coloring is beautiful!
Posted by: Shirley N | June 19, 2011 at 09:07 PM
Such a beautiful card. It has such a soft, delicate look. Amazing! I will definitly try some of your techniques. Thanks.
Posted by: Sharon Johnson | June 19, 2011 at 02:51 PM
Very elegant! I love the soft colors and all that layering!
DeniseB
Posted by: DeniseB | June 19, 2011 at 07:45 AM
That has to be the most beautiful handmade card I have ever seen. You are truly an artist.
Posted by: Theresa Conte | June 18, 2011 at 10:43 PM
Very pretty--I like all the layering.
Posted by: Sue D | June 18, 2011 at 01:14 PM
such pretty soft coloring and layering!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | June 18, 2011 at 08:32 AM
WOW Linda, what an awesome awesome card. Your coloring is absolutely wonderful. And using a paintbrush is a great idea.... I've not tried that. LOVE your coloring and the thin layer of Glossy Accents IS a great idea. I do it sometimes and it really does give it a different look. :-)
Posted by: MIcki | June 18, 2011 at 07:54 AM
beautiful card,thanks for the coloring tips :)
Posted by: Linn Rivera | June 18, 2011 at 04:56 AM
Love the coloring!
Posted by: yvonne | June 17, 2011 at 05:45 PM
Beautiful stamp and coloring.
Posted by: Meghan | June 17, 2011 at 03:08 PM
So delicate. All your work is amazing. Such talent
Posted by: Mi Mi | June 17, 2011 at 05:05 AM
Great idea to use a paint brush for the glossy accents! I never would have thought if that, but can't wait to try. Thanks!
Posted by: Cassi | June 17, 2011 at 03:00 AM
So soft and lovely Linda. I like the idea of the glossy accents painted on, seems it would give them some "body".
Posted by: Mickie | June 17, 2011 at 02:58 AM
this is so beautiful. soft and lovely.
Posted by: bethann d | June 16, 2011 at 10:40 PM
Your card is gorgeous!
Posted by: Tona | June 16, 2011 at 10:36 PM
Love the elegant beauty & dimension of this jewel! I need to revisit your videos.
Posted by: Linda Carson | June 16, 2011 at 09:26 PM
your card is colored so nicely. i wish i had some copics just to try them out.
Posted by: f lynn rush | June 16, 2011 at 07:21 PM
WOW! Beautiful!
Sandra ltb
Posted by: Sandra ltb | June 16, 2011 at 06:55 PM
Beautiful work, Linda. And a great tip about the color of the ink used to stamp your image. I've always thought black could be a bit harsh, too.
Posted by: Barbara Leonard | June 16, 2011 at 05:26 PM
Wonderful coloring! I love all those soft colors, the card is gorgeous :)
Posted by: yainea | June 16, 2011 at 04:55 PM
I am in love with this card. The dimension is fab! I have never added a thin layer of glossy accents over the pieces. I will have to try this! Thank you for sharing your beautiful creation!
Posted by: Amanda | June 16, 2011 at 04:54 PM
As usual a beautiful project. The colors you have chosen here are gorgeous. The pink tones make the image definitely pop!!
Posted by: Andrene | June 16, 2011 at 02:10 PM
Wow...very stunning! Looks like a lot of cut out detail work and coloring, but very well worth it for a spectacular beauty! Your work is always inspiring and gorgeous...LOVE IT!!!
Posted by: Maria | June 16, 2011 at 02:03 PM
Wow that is just absolutely beautiful! I love the colors you chose as well as the stamps. TFS
Posted by: KimMJ | June 16, 2011 at 01:18 PM
I love your style so much and so enjoy seeing what you have created...this card is stunning it is so soft and for lack of a better word...gentle!
Posted by: aggiesgirl | June 16, 2011 at 01:13 PM
Such a lovely card!!
Posted by: Mary Harris | June 16, 2011 at 01:10 PM
I haven't worked up the courage to start using Copics yet since I don't really know anything about shading. However, looking at your beautiful card is causing me to lean towards making the Copic leap. Thank you so much for sharing this with us!
Posted by: Victoria Merrick | June 16, 2011 at 12:43 PM
Your card is amazing!!!!
Posted by: Tracey | June 16, 2011 at 12:05 PM
Linda, what a fantastic card. Coloring is beautiful.
Posted by: McStamper | June 16, 2011 at 11:22 AM
ab/fab darling, that's short for absolutely fabulous and they really are. the coloring is amazing.
Posted by: bethann d | June 16, 2011 at 09:41 AM
Love the color combo you used on this card. It is absolutly beautiful. I am new at using Copic markers and love the technique & hope one day to be an expert at using these markers as you gals are.
Posted by: Loretta | June 16, 2011 at 09:30 AM
Wow, your work is so detailed. Very impressive and beautiful
Posted by: Danee Kaplan | June 16, 2011 at 09:05 AM
So pretty, pretty, pretty and delicate. You always do something fabulous!
Posted by: Janet L. | June 16, 2011 at 08:49 AM
Such gorgeous work you do! It must take forever but I love how you pieced them together and aded the glossy to them. Stunning results.
Posted by: Kathy Eddy | June 16, 2011 at 08:49 AM
Absolutely GORGEOUS!
Posted by: Sherry Cheever | June 16, 2011 at 08:41 AM
It's beautiful. Lovely colors.
Posted by: Frances | June 16, 2011 at 08:33 AM
Wonderful colours!! Amazing work!
Posted by: Tammy M | June 16, 2011 at 08:25 AM
The delicate colors you used make a very pretty and feminine card.
Posted by: Noreen | June 16, 2011 at 07:44 AM
The card is just beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Carol E | June 16, 2011 at 07:38 AM
Wow. That is simply luscious.
Posted by: anne | June 16, 2011 at 07:19 AM
Your work is beautiful. I love the tip of using a light stamp colour for the outline as well as cutting three (or so) and covering with glossy accents. This really makes a POW statement on the finished piece. Thank you.
Posted by: Maxine Kollar | June 16, 2011 at 06:59 AM
I tend to have a heavy hand and am just AMAZED at your pastel coloring!! LOVELY! All the layering really adds to this project
Posted by: Starla | June 16, 2011 at 06:53 AM
Gorgeous card. I love the added dimension you get with the extra layers.
Posted by: lacyquilter | June 16, 2011 at 06:51 AM
Just beautiful! I love the colors you used. I have copics and have a long way to go to color like you do. It's raining out so I think today will be a practise day for me. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Joanne O'Brien | June 16, 2011 at 06:34 AM
Peach, green and gorgeous!
Posted by: RuthJ | June 16, 2011 at 06:19 AM
So pretty! Love the soft colours. I often use browns for stamping dainty or vintage images too.
Thanks for sharing your pretty creation! :)
Posted by: auntie em (emily) | June 16, 2011 at 06:18 AM
Absolutely STUNNING card creation, and thanks for the tips on using glossy accents!
Posted by: Lillian Child | June 16, 2011 at 06:03 AM
Gorgeous card! And your coloring is phenominal!
Posted by: Toni K | June 16, 2011 at 05:49 AM
Gorgeous coloring, Love that stamp set too! So pretty!
Posted by: Tanya C. | June 16, 2011 at 05:18 AM