Hey there Arties! Last night on Del & Artie Live we used Copic markers to color in the Bunnies & Robin and the Pond Pampering stamp sets. I wanted to share the SIMPLE SIMPLE SIMPLE coloring technique that will still really delight the eyes. You can have a ton of fun coloring without worrying about making perfect blends.

This really fun set of stamps has coordinating dies available, too. You can pop up the little characters with foam tape. Or if you mess up your project, you can die cue one out and cover it up! (you’re welcome.)

COPIC MARKERS:

Copic markers set the standard for all alcohol-based artist markers. You will find great inventory and personalized customer service at Violeta-Ink. That’s where Del buys his Copic supplies.

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Simple Copic Coloring

You can watch the replay if you want detailed instructions on how I made these cards, but I will give you the run down here!

1. Since we’re doing SIMPLE coloring that doesn’t require blending, I used Neenah Solar White Classic Crest cardstock instead of X-Press It Card.

2. I stamped it with Hero Arts Intense-ified Black ink. Make sure you use a MISTI and your card stock is in the corner, so when you re-stamp it, you don’t get misalignment.

3. Color in the images with coordinating colors. I used Copic Markers from Violeta-Ink. If you need to see how I did it, you can review the video.

4. Coloring with this technique is just splotchily adding color and filling in spaces without worrying about blending. You can create white critters by just using Warm Grays to the “shadowy” parts of the animals.

5. For the slimline card, I divided it into three windows with washi tape. In the video, I didn’t heat the tape before removing it and it caused me problems. So just blast it with a heat tool first before peeling it up. If you do get some cardstock damage, you can use a sand eraser and then a regular eraser to smooth it back down

6. To finish off the project, add some Fairy Rocks Embellishments from Trinity Stamps.

Thanks so much for spending a few moments with me! I have more projects ready for you. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s Hero Arts Video on the April 2021 My Monthly Hero.

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