Stamping, Painting, & Coloring make me Giggle

A Colorful Bison

This design was inspired by the artwork of John Nieto.   He creates beautiful, colorful paintings!  Here's how I made this quick, colorful card.

1. I colored direct to rubber with markers onto the bison image, overlapping to blend right on the stamp.  I stamped onto glossy - that's why the colors are so vivid. I cut out the image and set aside to work on the background.
2. For the background, I also worked on glossy. I laid masking tape down to shape the hill. I started at the top of the scene with the darkest blue and a stylus, and pulled color.  NOTE:  I turn my card so that I can pull the color from the top to the bottom - so I'm actually coloring horizontal.  I find that works best for me.
3. Next, I cut off a small part of the buffalo's legs so it would look like the snow was deep. I adhered him down and laid a piece of scrap paper at the bottom of his legs. I sponged the lightest blue so it would look like he was walking in snow.
4. For the beautiful large background image, I colored direct again with the markers and stamped on glossy.
5. For the inside image I colored directly to rubber again and stamped on regular matt card stock.

Stamps: Judi-kins & Posh Impressions
Paper:  Stampin Up!  night of navy, Peddler's Den Semi Glossy card stock, Georgia Pacific
Color/Ink: Tombow Dual Brush Pens 055, 173, 535, 565, 847, 985, Marvy ink pads 3, 10, 13, 60
Accessories: Colorbox stylus, Stampin Up!  sponge dauber

Take care and STAY POSITIVE! 

Trena

Where the Buffalo Roam

I am making a variety pack of American Indian themed greeting cards and wanted to capture a scene with a buffalo.  Of course, when I think of scenes, I think of Stampscapes! :o)

1. Inked up buffalo with black ink pad and stamped onto semi-glossy cardstock.
2. Masked the buffalo and stamped the grass. Note: I left his feet un-masked so it would like he was standing in the grass. I also stamped off for the grass a little further back in the scene.
3. Next, I masked the land and a horizon line - I didn't try to make  perfectly straight lines, I just didn't want to go to far- and stamped the water pattern..
4. I then masked the top of the water and stamped trees along the horizon line.
5. I removed all masks and let the coloring begin! I colored the buffalo first using Tombows. I also used a marker to add color to the tree trunks and branches.
6. For the rest of the coloring, I used a stylus and ink pads. I like to use a variety of greens and blues. I left light areas for highlights.
7. I used the darker blue to add clouds to the sky for a dramatic sky.   I learned this technique from Kevin at a Stampscapes retreat. What a wonderful time we had!

Stamps: B&J, Stampscapes 18E, 231C, 240B, 251C 
Paper:  Peddler's Den Semi Glossy, Stampin' Up! basic black, Neenah Classic Solar White
Inks: Memories Black ink pad, Marvy Matchables ink pads 4, 10, 52, 60,  92, 96, Tombow Dual Brush Pens  N95, 899, 947, 992
Accessories: ColorBox Stylus Tool, paper towel, Eclipse tape

Take care and STAY POSITIVE! 

Trena

 

Spectrum Noir Combo Color Chart

I updated my color combo chart at my Stampin' Headquarters. You can click on the snap shot below to see it. I also added a link on my side bar so that it will be easy to find. I update it the link when I add new combos.

Take care and STAY POSITIVE! 

Trena

Boat, Champions, and Cash/Gift Card Holder

Sharing a few designs I did over at my Stampin' Headquarters.  Please click on the photo to see the details of how I made them. 

    

   

Take care and STAY POSITIVE! 

Trena

 

Lots of Coloring

Sharing a bunch designs I did over at my Stampin' Headquarters.  Please click on the photo to see the details of how I made them. 

   

  

      

   

 

 

Take care and STAY POSITIVE! 

Trena

 

Banners and Another Spectrum Noir Technique

Sharing a couple designs I did over at my Stampin' Headquarters.  Please click on the photo to see the details of how I made them. 

   

 

Take care and STAY POSITIVE! 

Trena

 

Marvelous, Two for Tea

Sharing a couple designs I did over at my Stampin' Headquarters.  Please click on the photo to see the details of how I made them. 

   

Take care and STAY POSITIVE! 

Trena

 

Sports and Fun, Friends Who Laugh

Sharing a couple designs I did over at my Stampin' Headquarters.  Please click on the photo to see the details of how I made them. 

   

 

Take care and STAY POSITIVE! 

Trena

 

Colorful Sailing

I tried this card both ways - stamped first, then added color .... colored first, then stamped. I found I like to color first. Either way is fine, it's a matter of preference. I had the layout in mind and just filled in color on the blank card stock.  Here's what I did:

1. Starting with the lightest color, filled in the sky and add a small amount on the lower portion - the water.  I filled in additional colors, using a curved stroke in the sky. I got this idea from my Stampin' Brother, Joe. His skies and water have a lot of movement. He's also the one who introduced me to PanPastels. Oh, another wonderful way to color! Oh! There's so many!! I digress :o).... back to this card - I decided to leave the streaks in there - it looks like movement.
2. Next I filled in the water, working horizontally and outside-in, and leaving a highligh area. I added a darker red on the edges.  I had a few spots where I bounced the stylist, but I didn't worry, I knew I would cover them up. :o)  It's not how perfect it turns out the first time, it's how well we can cover up our boo boos! :o)
3. Now time for stamping!! I stamped the water first, going right up to the horizon line that I made with color. Next came the sail boat last and the trees. After looking at it, I decided to add some dark blue along the horizon to give the illusion of land way off in the distance.
4. I added black around the lower edges and used a white gel pen to add some dots for interest.

Stamps: Stampscapes 153B, 195G, 203G, 231C
Paper:  Peddler's Den Semi Glossy
Inks: Memories Black ink pad, Marvy Matchables ink pads 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 28, 92
Accessories: ColorBox Stylus Tool, Uni-ball Signo white gel pen

Take care and STAY POSITIVE!

Trena

Outdoor Yoga and a Spectrum Noir Technique

Sharing a couple designs I did over at my Stampin' Headquarters.  Please click on the photo to see the details of how I made them. 

    

Take care and STAY POSITIVE! 

Trena

 

Teaching Around Town - October

       

Creative Cuts & Crafts 

486 S. Spring Road

Elmhurst, IL 60126 Phone: 630-279-4444

http://www.creativecutsandcrafts.com/index.html

http://www.creativecutsandcrafts.com/sept-oct-2012.pdf 

 

Watercolor Effect With Copics

Oct 11th - 1:00 - 3:00

Hope you can join us!!

Take care and STAY POSITIVE!

Trena