Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Whimsical Wednesday Guest Designer

Hi ya everyone!
  Stephanie at Always Crafting has a weekly challenge called Whimsical Wednesday.  Stephanie hosts with good friend and amazing crafter Jess over at My Scrap Diary.  This week they asked me to participate in their new challenge - use a stamp and any coloring technique you would like.  I am very honored that they would ask me to share my favorite coloring technique with you!  I chose this cute Mo Manning stamp called Step Sisters.  It reminds me of my two girls so I decided to use this for my coloring technique - Copic markers.  I just started using Copics in May and love them so much.  I am not Copic Certified however and it might be something I will eventually want to do.  However, I'll go into a few tricks I use to color my images. 

I typically start with three markers - sometimes they are in the same range for instance the pink dress on the older sister is colored using RV21, RV23, and RV25.  I always start with the lightest color RV21 and cover the whole image, then I take the next one RV23 and color the shadow region, then I go over this area with my RV25 then again with RV 23 blending into the lighter areas, then lastly with my light color again.  Often times I will return to the image with an even darker shade - R29 and do some extra shadowing to really make the color pop. 
I used my nestable and cut out the image and place the girl on this little tag envelope I made using my Gypsy and Tags, Bags, Boxes and More - layering them on some cute paper from American Crafts.  I cut out letters from the word sister from the cartridge Nursery Rhymes and layered those on the tag part of the card.  I then threaded a cute crinkle ribbon through both and tied them together. 

You have to check out Stephanie and Jess's projects.  Each used a different technique to color their stamps and they are just amazing.  They are so very adorable and just to temp you a bit - here are some sneak peaks!



Now, head on over to Always Crafting and join in on the fun!  Use any technique for coloring that you would like - just remember to use a stamp and enter!!!
Thanks for checking out my blog!
Enjoy!

14 comments:

  1. Had a bit of catching up to do here, chickie! What wonderful stuff! These little gals just crack me right up! Fabulous coloring and super adorable card! xxD

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  2. Oh, this is sooo cute! That image is adorable and your coloring superb. I can't believe you've only been using copics for a few months because your coloring is always fantastic.

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  3. Oh my word this card is adorable!! How cute is that darling image?! and your lesson in coloring was very helpful! In fact, it is making me think that after the holidays I may just have to invest in some Copics!!
    Barb :)

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  4. These two little ones are so stinken cute, and of course you make them even cuter with your awesome coloring. I love everything about your tag. Thanks for the great coloring tips, and beautiful tag. So glad you agreed to be the guest designer this week:)

    Hugs,
    Stephanie

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  5. Beautiful coloring and gorgeous card Melissa!!
    smiles,Deena

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  6. This is so cute but those little girels look a little cranky! LOL

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  7. Beautiful! Your coloring is gorgeous

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  8. I love this tag!! The coloring is amazing as always!!! and I love the little girls. It reminds me of me and my sister.
    Thanks so much for joining us this week. I hope you will join us again.
    :) Jess

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  9. I love it!! That stamp is just the most adorablest thing!!! :)

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  10. Wow you did such a great job! I love the coloring,, it looks so 3D!

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  11. ur a really great colourer! awesome!

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