Tobi Crawford – New Stampendous Hay Ride Kiddos!

Hi there! It’s Tobi Crawford here again with some fresh inspiration using one of our newly released stamps: Cling Hay Ride Kiddos. (they’re also available as a wood mounted stamp!)

I am totally smitten by the “Kiddos,” and I am so excited about all of the new ones released this summer!! They are a joy to colour up with Copics, and that’s just what I did on today’s project.

Isn’t this the perfect Thanksgiving card? As mentioned I coloured the image with Copics, but I also added a little *extra* with a charcoal pencil in areas where shadow would occur.. Here’s a close-up:

You can see where I’ve added some charcoal to the corners of his hat, as well as a little under his head. Once applied I use a blending stump to soften the line (kind of like you’re supposed to do with eyeliner – it behaves in a very similar way) and that’s that! My husband is very impressed with this technique, so much so that he wants a lesson… Ain’t that cute?? lol..

Thanks for stopping by!

3D Hydrangea Card

“I Just love love love the new jumbo images by Stampendous! They are so fun to color and really pack some “wow” on every card! Just look at this interactive card. It is amazing and so easy for anyone to color.”  - Jennie Lin Eger Black

Hydrangea 3D Card by Jennie Lin Eger Black

Directions for Hydrangea Card.
Stampendous Stamp: Jumbo Hydrangea CRS5005
Black Card stock: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ (folded)
Lilac Card stock: 5 1/4″ x 5 1/4″
Black Card stock Label die cut (Sizzix Big Shot Die)
Black Organdy Ribbon 6″ long
Scrap paper for tag with one black brad

Copic Markers used:
Flowers: Violet BV000, BV02, BV04, and a bit of Pink R81 and a tiny bit of B000
Leaves: YG01, YG03, YG63
Flower Centers: Y32, Y35

coloring tip: Start with your lightest color, then gradually add your darker colors using less of each color as you get darker. I chose to not over blend my colors on this image to have a more mottled look, if you prefer a smoother look – blend your colors together using your lighter marker.

Directions:
1. Stamp image twice.
2. Color the first image and cut out. (without leaves)
3. Pop dot the image onto your card stock as shown.
4. Color three flowers and leaves on second image, then cut out
5. Pop dot extra layer of flowers on top of image for dimensional look then tuck leaves under the main image.
6. Stamp greeting on scrap paper and clip corners, and add a bit of ribbon or scrap black paper for a tag handle. Tuck this behind the image for fun interactive action!

Try it with other color combinations!
Pinks: R81, R83, R85
Golden Yellows: Y32, Y35, Y38
Slate Blue: B000, B91, B93, B95
Blue Green: BG0000, BG01, BG02

or try your own combo!

Stamps available at your local scrapbook store or at www.stampendous.com. If they are not on the shelf ask for them.

please check my blog for more samples!
JennieBstampin.blogspot.com

Senic Scenes with Copic Markers!

As you’ve seen we really love our Scenic Serenity stamp line. Besides Fran’s Painting with Powder Technique, we’ve really enjoyed using them with the Copic markers. Here’s a sample using the N227 Villa Scene Stamp with Copics in a unique way beyond just imitating a watercolored look. Here Fran has used short lines to create a more abstract background emphasizing the lines and shapes in the artwork. They are perfect for cards or even framing and hanging on the wall! We hope you’re having as much fun with these beautiful scenes as we are!

Copic markers used: Y04 Acacia, Y35 Maize, YG93 Grayish Yellow, G94 Grayish Olive, E97 Deep Orange, E99 Baked Clay, R08 Vermillion, B52 Soft Greenish Blue, B91 Pale Grayish Blue