Still very intimidated by these babies. So instead of coloring the entire flower, I've done what I have seen lots of others doing: stamping on colored cardstock and then touching up and adding depth using a darker shade of Copic markers.
After coloring, I cut out each flower and leaf then attached them to a white cardstock block embossed with the Picnic Plaid Impression Plate. If you look closely you can see how I cut each petal individually and then curled them up just a tad to give them a more realistic feel. Finished the card off with some Lemon Tart twill ribbon, black rhinestones and a sentiment (from Delightful Dahlia).I've got a couple links for you all to check out:
- Wplus9 is coming out with brand new stamp sets on Friday, April 9th. These new stamp images are incredible and so are Dawn's samples show casing their versatility. Keep updated on the latest happening by becoming a fan on the Wplus9 Facebook Fan Page and see what everyone has been creating using their Wplus9 stamps in the Flickr Gallery.
- The latest Embellish Magazine Call is out!!! Here's your chance to get published, check it out here!
Thanks for visiting today! Have a wonderful day!
Maile
I Just Love You:
- Stamps: Year Of Flowers: Violets & Delightful Dahlia
- Ink: True Black
- Cardstock: White, Lemon Tart, Aqua Mist & Spring Moss
- Accessories: Lemon Tart Twill Ribbon, Black Rhinestones, Picnic Plaid Impression Plate, Corner Rounder & Copic Markers
This is really beautiful and if you hadn't said you were afraid of Copics I'd have thought this was intentional, crisp, clean and beautiful Maile :)
ReplyDeleteIf you are on Skype, I'd be happy to Skype with you and share some of my Copic tricks ;) Check out my blog (been busy in the last while, you may have to go back to 2009 LOL but I'd be happy to share withyou what I know. HEY! Maybe we could have regular Skype dates bwa hahaha haaaaaa ... I'm kidding, but a few coudl make you more confident with Copics.
Love the way you cut those petals. Such a great idea -- the kind that makes you think "Why didn't I think of that?" But, I'm glad you did and that you shared it, too! I'm also quite intimidated by my copics -- maybe I'll have to try this technique. Great card, as usual!
ReplyDeleteOh I just know you'll rock with those Copics once you immerse yourself in 'em! A gorgeous card you're treating us to today, Maile! So happy and cheerful - much like the way you seem here on your blog!
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This card is AWESOME! I love those colors together and your flowers look fabulous! Also love the embossed background!
ReplyDeleteThis card looks great with those coloured flowers.
ReplyDeleteLove the stamps
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Maile I love this card, and what a great idea to stamp on colored paper and than color in!
ReplyDeleteI love your card! Great sunny colour scheme and wonderful details.
ReplyDeleteFantastic idea to stamp your images on colour cs. I too am not well acquainted with my copics and I think I'll take a leaf out of your book and do the same while learning :o)
ReplyDeleteLovely card!
This is a great card. I love the idea of cutting each petal. I also love the way you did the ribbon, what a great idea.
ReplyDeleteFunny thing, I noticed your title is the same title my mom chose to post her card today, great minds... :)
love your two tone flowers! beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely positively gorgeous Maile - you obviously know what you're doing somewhat with those markers:)! I still need to invest in a few but I have such a hard time with the cost!! Thanks for sharing this super inspiring card!
ReplyDeleteLove your coloring and I'm now inspired to color some of the un-used stamped images.... Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute Maile! I knew it was only a matter of time before you got the hang of Copics! :)
ReplyDeleteVery elegant! Loving your color choices!
ReplyDeleteI love this card! I am going to have to try this! Fab colors.
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous card!! I love your colors. Isn't it funny that I also used this title for my post today.
ReplyDeleteOh my, love all the yellows on this and the refreshing spring time colors, beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo GORGEOUS, Maile! I love these images and the color combo!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Maile...I'm smitted with your sweet card....such a beautiful color combo and always such a treat.
ReplyDeleteMelis
This card is so soft and precious.
ReplyDeleteLove your card...makes one happy! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful just beautiful, I am saving this for inspiration later!!
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