I DON'T - YAY!! This image was colored completely with my SU markers!! Yep, and I think it turned out pretty dang good for my firt time trying it. I will try and get a tutorial up and running soon, so you can see how I did it. Wooohooo - I just saved you 600 bucks!!
Now, this little girl is a new image from High Hopes Rubber Stamps. Isn't she adorable?!? I love that the sentiment goes so well with it. I did all the coloring on watercolor paper, and did the blending with my aqua painter, then matted it on lovely lilac. I also added some sparkles via the Sakura Stardust pen from All That Scraps. I then added a Prima Sprite attaching it with a Stampin' Up! circle ice brad. Here is a close up of the sparkles.
I used my new K & Company paper for matting on the lilac, and then faux stitched the vertical panel with my mat pack and the night of navy marker.
I stamped my sentiment with black, slitting it up into 2 parts, so it could fit on my card. I then used my 1/4 slot punch on the front to add the ribbon, since that was thought of after I had glued it on. Don't like the holes beside the ribbon, but will remember for next time...hopefully...hehehe. I also used the stardust pen on the DP, so that the circles and some lines would be shimmery. I finally added my image panel on dimensionals. I think this is a cute card, and I made it for my Mom, who needs to slow down sometimes. Have fun and happy stamping!!
WOW!! You are SIMPLY AWESOME!! This is GORGEOUS!! I can't imagine being even 1/4 as talented as you are. I'd like to thank you for sharing those talents ... Again, WOW!! :)
I am actually on my way to buy this stamp, so I can "practice" using yours as a sample ... that's how very impressed I am ... AND IT IS TOO CUTE, as well. What color do you use for the flesh?
Thanks again!!
Judy
Posted by: Judy | December 17, 2007 at 06:43 PM
Have you posted your tutorial yet for not needing copics? I love what you did and would like to know more.
Posted by: Danielle | November 02, 2007 at 05:04 PM
This looks fantastic. You did a great job. I love to color but it never looks this good. I can hardly wait to see the tutorial either. Hope to see it soon.
Posted by: Marsha | October 09, 2007 at 07:27 AM
You did an amazing job! :) I'm still hooked on my Prismacolors & Gamsol, but good to know you can acheive a great 'copic' look without investing such a huge sum of money on them!
Posted by: ~Carla~ | October 08, 2007 at 04:42 PM
Your coloring is perfect!!! Love that little stamp..She is adorable. Hope you had a great weekend. Chris
Posted by: chris | October 08, 2007 at 12:22 PM
I CANNOT wait for your tutorial!!! Copics are so not in my budget right now, and I'm bummed. This coloring job with your markers rivals many I've seen - I am so impressed!! Teach me!!!!!!!
Posted by: Taylor | October 08, 2007 at 07:44 AM
Gorgeous!! I love it! And thank you, who needs to spend another $600!!! A tutorial would be great!
Posted by: Sandie | October 07, 2007 at 11:29 PM
Your card is so adorable, and you did a fantastic job coloring it!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | October 07, 2007 at 07:57 PM
Wow what an exceptional card!!! I too have the SU markers and would love some tips and tutorial on being an "artist" like you!!
You're awesome girl!! That's why i keep coming back for more,lol.
Posted by: Diane Lapointe | October 07, 2007 at 11:40 AM
wow what a super job you did here !! i really look forward to see the tutorial ,me and my su markers arent really good friends right now :)
Posted by: Valeria | October 07, 2007 at 10:55 AM
Just marvelous what you did with the markers! I'm so glad you posted on SCS about it. The average stamper probably cannot in good conscience afford to spend what the Copics cost. Thanks for the inspiration. Looking forward to "how you done it."
Posted by: annette harris | October 06, 2007 at 10:22 PM
Shut Up!! I love it! OMGosh! That looks so awesome.
TFS,
Gina K.
Posted by: Gina K. | October 06, 2007 at 09:08 PM
You did a great job coloring in this adorable image!!
Posted by: Joan B | October 06, 2007 at 08:51 PM
Absolutely adorable!!! Your coloring is gorgeous and such a cute stamp!!!
Posted by: Mary Davidson | October 06, 2007 at 08:12 PM
I am behind you a hundred percent with the markers. I do feel that it was a big push and really expensive. I can't believe I did not bite on those too. I have had my SU markers for years and they are still going strong. Also, I bought a set of the Prismacolor markers for over a hundred plus dollars and here I am again, using my SU's. Good going girl.
Posted by: Mo Moss | October 06, 2007 at 06:59 PM
I am behind you a hundred percent with the markers. I do feel that it was a big push and really expensive. I can't believe I did not bite on those too. I have had my SU markers for years and they are still going strong. Also, I bought a set of the Prismacolor markers for over a hundred plus dollars and here I am again, using my SU's. Good going girl.
Posted by: Mo Moss | October 06, 2007 at 06:59 PM
I am behind you a hundred percent with the markers. I do feel that it was a big push and really expensive. I can't believe I did not bite on those too. I have had my SU markers for years and they are still going strong. Also, I bought a set of the Prismacolor markers for over a hundred plus dollars and here I am again, using my SU's. Good going girl.
Posted by: Mo Moss | October 06, 2007 at 06:58 PM
I think you did a wonderful job with the SU! markers. I have not yet succomb to the pressure of NEEDING Copics, mostly because I don't have that kind of money and think of how many stamps you can buy with that money! Theimage is adorable. If you get a tutorial together that would be awesome!
Posted by: Erica Payne | October 06, 2007 at 05:20 PM
Wow! This looks great!
Posted by: Michelle Nadraszky | October 06, 2007 at 05:15 PM
great coloring!!! why didn't you post this the other day - I just ordered the basic set from ATS - I was feeling out of the loop so to speak!!!! (lol) I just ordered this image from HH too - can't wait to get it! She's so cute!! Wonderful job - what a cheery card! Can't wait to see the tutorial so I can apply it to the colors I don't have in Copics!!!
Posted by: Cathy (stamper-c) | October 06, 2007 at 03:56 PM
Awesome awesome job on the colouring!!! I have been hooked on using my SU! markers on WC paper and then using either an aqua painter or a sable brush to blend...yours is FANTASTIC!!! Thanks for saving me money!!! LOL! My husband will be thrilled too!
Posted by: Dawn E. | October 06, 2007 at 02:49 PM
WONDERFUL JOB!!! Can't wait to see your tutorial. I do not have the money to buy copic's so this is wonderful!
Posted by: Samantha | October 06, 2007 at 02:39 PM
Love the vibrant color you got with the markers - I'd love to see a tutorial! TFS!
Posted by: kthaman | October 06, 2007 at 02:33 PM
So cute, I love the colours!
Posted by: My Paper World | October 06, 2007 at 02:08 PM
Love this card and can not WAIT for the tutorial, I have the SU markers and need to know how to make a card look this stunning. I love the card, the sentiment, everything!
Posted by: Lisa C. | October 06, 2007 at 02:00 PM
Oh my goodness! Thanks for being a voice of reason in the "gotta have Copics" push! It's wonderful to see someone make a great card without HAVING to have the latest stuff out there! You did a fabulous job. . .I love everything about this card!
Posted by: Cheri Mosgrove | October 06, 2007 at 01:21 PM
You're right...who needs Copics..it looks fabulous!!
Kelly S
Posted by: Kelly | October 06, 2007 at 12:42 PM