Hello from the north of Scotland, welcome to another fantastic Blog Hop + Giveaway filled with ideas and inspiration showcasing the newest papercraft supplies by Honey Bee Stamps!
Due to a delay with my Honey Bee parcel, the adorable Melissa Hewitt sent me printable files and I chose to work with the images fromthe new Cosmos stamp setas they were perfect for this mission.
Cosmos Stamp Set by Honey Bee Stamps
I completed my card using Ray of Sunshine stamp setand Coordinating die from a previous release.
This is a C6 card.
I printed the images on smooth cardstock and I added colours with Copic markers. I fussy cut the images using scissors.
I’m new to Copic markers and I do not consider myself an expert colourist but I realised that might be helpful to explain how I colour the images.
I defo have to make a video on this ASAP so you will see how easy you can achieve a colouring effect without knowing how to use markers at all.. just like I do.. lol.
Colouring step by step:
1. I applied 2 colours from the same colour family in flicking motion from the centre of the flowers towards the edges of the flowers. Then I applied the same colours in flicking motion from the edge of the petal towards the centre of the flowers living a blank space in the middle.
2. Using a pink marker I added a few lines here and there and “in flicking motion” from the center of the flower towards the edges and I did the same with a dark yellow marker and with a peach marker as well.
3. To add a bit of contrast I used a light brown marker around the centre of the flower but I didn’t cover the whole colour I applied before in the area… I just drew a very thin halo or kind of halo around the flower centre.
3. I grabbed my blender pen and I applied all over.. blending the ink colours and smoothing the colour seems.
4. I used a light grey marker to add shadows here and there and in “flicking motion” and voila.
This was easy peasy and quick but I spoiled a few flowers (2 to be exact ) before knowing what to do and which shades I could use.
Then I die cut a panel using the larger die in A2 Double Stitched Frames die set and I placed a stencilby Tonic Studios over it. I sprayed it with water and I sprinkled with Solar Flare Nuvo Shimer Powder. I blew up the powder to spread it on the paper more evenly.
Using dimentionals I stuck the flowers on the panel.
I love the shimmer of this powder and the stencilled pattern although it is very hard to capture that shimmer in the pictures.
With the help of a stamping platform, I stamped the sentiment using Simon Says Stamp Black ink. I love this ink to stamp detailed images and sentiments as it is a bit thick, juicy, very dark and the lines look clean and sharp regardless of how thin they are.. This ink it is just perfect to avoid splotchy or irregular edges on your stamped images.
I also used a couple of Nuvo glitter markers to add accents on the centre of the flowers and over the leaves and I embellish with Summer Sun Confetti Mix.
I used a prescore C6 card base and I embossed the front panel using Tim Holtz Sixxiz Lumber 3D Embossing Folder.
I think the embossed card base add a nice decorative element to the card.
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That’s all for today! I hope you like the card and thank in advance for your kind comments.
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x
Bibi
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Your coloring in the Sunshine card is beautiful. Something I definitely aspire to.
Hi lovely, I forgot to say how I added colours.. but I just added this to the post. Thank you very much for your comment. 🙂 x Hugs
What a beautiful card, I love everything about it – from the design, to the sentiment you used! FAB!
Beautiful card!! I love the colors you chose!! Very lovely!!
I love the flowers on the card! So pretty! Thanks for sharing all your wonderful ideas!
So pretty! The cosmos stamps are just amazing and your card design is fantastic. Love the colors, too!
Your coloring is stunning!!!!
Your card is lovely!
Beautiful card. Love it!!
Love that glittery sentiment … and what a gorgeous bouquet of blooms.
A stunning design and L*O*V*E the purple and yellow
color combo.
All the little details on this card, really make it wonderful. And thank you for sharing the coloring technique you used. I’m not good with copics, so I’ll take all the advice I can get. 😃
Gorgeous!! Love how you've colored these flowers… stunning card!
Stunning bright colours in both background & flowers, like your technique on the petals too, really funky card. Thanks Bibi for sharing your work.
These flowers are stunning! What a beautiful card.
This is gorgeous!! Love!
I am intrigued by the shimmer powder. It looks great on your card even though I know shimmer is hard to capture in photos.
Thank you for the instructions on coloring your card is beautiful!
What a beautiful card
The Cosmos images are gorgeous. I love your beautiful card.
Beautiful cosmos flowers! Love your gorgeous card and awesome coloring!
So, so pretty!! I love that sentiment!
This is so pretty. Your coloring is perfection.
Great card. Like the colors.
Thank you so much for the detailed way you colored the flower and sharing that you went through two flowers before you got it right. I'm new to stamping so it really helps to read a blog like yours!
I love how you colored that flower! So beautiful!
Absolutely beautiful! Love the background behind your lovely flowers!
Absolutely beautiful! Love the background behind your lovely flowers!
The color combo of purple and yellow is dramatic and so beautiful!
Your coloring looks great! I love the addition of the pink to the yellow flower to really give a pop.
Such a pretty card. I think your coloring looks amazing!!
Such a SUPER gorgeous card!! Love the colors!
so beautiful!
Such a beautiful card! The flowers are so pretty with your coloring! 🙂
Very pretty. TFS
Stunning design and colouring. Hugz
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Your card is truly lovely!! The flowers are beautiful and the new sentiment from the HB release fits in perfectly!
such a lovely, soft design!
Such a beautiful card!
I love cosmos, they are just so delicate and you colored yours beautifully! I want the cosmos stamp set!!
Absolutely amazing! I love the coloring and the beautiful cosmos. Pink – I never would have thought of that. And the sparkly lettering makes it a perfect card
So pretty–I like the colors and the sparkle.
Very beautiful card!
Your flowers are simply gorgeous!!
Gorgeous card, love your colouring!!
Beautiful coloring! Love these flowers!
Love the Cosmos flower set. It's such a beautiful design you did with it.
Lovely card! I think your coloring is perfect! Thanks for Shari g your technique.
Stunning card!
Oh my goodness, absolutely stunning card! Simply gorgeous!
Beautiful card!!
Beautiful card! Love the instructions on coloring too!
I love blog hops because they inspire me to create. Thank you!
Simply Beautiful
Gorgeous florals and colouring on this elegant card. Thanks for the inspiration.
This is simply gorgeous!
Very pretty!
I just love that bright yellow background. It makes your focal image pop. Thanks for the instructions also!
Your cosmos card is just beautiful!! So bright & cheerful….
Your cosmos are lovely. I don't own copics but I do pretty good with colored pencils and Zig brush markers. Your tips are great and I can apply them with my mediums. Thanks for this.
Your cards is beautiful ! I love the happy colors.
Your card is so pretty! I love how you colored the cosmos; thanks for sharing your tips 🙂
pretty card – LOVE how you colored the flowers:)
Wow, Bibi, inspiration comes from YOU ! This card is awesome.
What a magnificent floral card design you made !!
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You've really brought these flowers to life…gorgeous!
Gorgeous card! Love the bright colours!!!
Oh my goodness, this is so gorgeous! Thank you for adding the coloring instructions so I can try to use it as a guide for my own creation.
Gorgeous card! Love the pretty colors. Thanks for sharing.
You colored the cosmos so beautifully!! Your card is simply gorgeous!!
You can't convince me you are not an "expert" with Copics, this card is amazing! I love the colors and the sentiment. Thank you for including the detailed instructions and I look forward to a video on your technique for it. Thank your for making me feel like maybe I can do this LOL.
Your card is lovely. So sorry you didn't get your new items to play with. Terrific coloring on the Cosmos flowes.
Beautiful colouring of these pretty blooms.
Another great card. So bright and cheerful.
Gorgeous coloring on those flowers Bibi! I really love the accents you added to them!
BEAUTIFUL floral card! I really love the pattern in yellow in the background very lovely!!
Beautiful card! You did great with the coloring
What a beautiful card! I love the purple flowers against that yellow stenciled background. It is so cheerful and fun!