Hi Crafty friends, Colorado Craft Company is having a new Anita Jeram sea-themed release… It is Gorgeous!
Cards Recipe
So for today, I’m sharing 5-3/4″ x 5 3/4″ inches cards made using:
- Mermaid and Seahorses stamp set -NEW Just Released
- Mermaid and penguins stamp set -NEW Just Released
- Arches watercolour paper or Strathmore watercolour paper. Either of these papers is great to be used with water-based markers
- Misti Stamping Tool and Versafine Clair Nocturne ink
- Karin Markers Basic Colours and Zigs Kuretake Clean Colour Real Brush.
- Royal Pawsitively Saturated Ink and Distress Black Soot ( applied at the edges)
- Tim Holtz Minni Trimmer to cut the stamped banner.
- Postage Edge Square Dies to die cut the panels after coloured.
The Cardmaking Process
- First, I stamped the images on watercolour paper using the Misti Stamping Tool and Versafine Clair Nocturne ink.
- Then I applied colour to the images using a mix of Karin Markers Basic Colours and Zigs Kuretake Clean Colour Real Brush.
- After applying colours to the images, I diluted the ink of the blue Karin marker and applied it to the background trying to leave a white edge between the ink and the coloured images ( to avoid bleeding)
You don’t need to apply smooth strokes… Just go as messy as possible BUT remember to avoid getting too close to the coloured images as is 100% sure the Karin markers ink will bleed into the wet paper.
Have a closer look at the images and you will spot the white edge.
- Allow each wash of colour to dry before applying others.
- Next, apply the ink of any blue marker ( Karin or Zig) over a piece of acetate and spray it with water. Then carefully transfer the inked water droplets to the background around the images ( not over the images to avoid ink bleeding).
Repeat using different ink colours. - You can also splatter black ink and white metallic paint diluted with water for more texture.
- To soften the edges apply Royal Pawsitively Saturated Ink and Distress Black Soot using Simon Says Stamp blending brushes.
- To finish I die cut the panels using the larger die in the Postage Edge Square Dies by Spellbinders.
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Notes:
Karin markers are amazing to create easy and effortless gradients. Their dispersion is very high so the ink of these markers will move towards any wet area.
It is very important to keep that in mind when adding washes of colour to surrounding areas because the ink will bleed. In this case, you can colour everything using any wet media first and leave the Karin marker application until the end.
Blog Hop
To celebrate this release Colorado Craft is having a blog hop… keep hoping to discover ideas from crafters from all around the globe.
Giveaway
Colorado Crafts is giving away one clear stamp set per each stop on the hop. The winners will be chosen randomly from the comments section.
Thirsty for more?
Below are more ideas using Karin Markers and click here to watch a reel here to see how I do rainbow colouring
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That is all for today.
Thanks for stopping by.
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Bibi
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Love the new stamp set.
Love the ocean and love this set. Thank you
What a gorgeous new release! Can’t wait to get some of these stamps and dies!
I am a huge follower of yours and CCC.
your work is always elegant with such subtle coloring.
beautiful job on these.
tish rowe
I’ll be checking back to see what you make! I LOVE the walrus!
WOW! Beautiful colors, so vibrant! I love love love Anita Jeram stamps and she never fails to disappoint. Can’t wait to get mine. Great card and thanks for sharing!
I can’t wait to see what you come up with. I love this release!
OMGosh the release is amazing, cannot wait to see how you use these images.
Can’t wait to see what you create. I like the water theme.
So pretty–love the colors.
This release is so beautiful! I can’t wait to see what you make!
Looking forward to seeing what you do with the goodies that just arrived!
I love the vibrant colors and the rainbow mermaid❣️
Absolutely beautiful! Your instructions were amazing!
Absolutely gorgeous 🤩❤️
Stunning cards! The coloring is beautiful 😍 I don’t have Karin markers but the Zigs definitely need to come out!
Beautiful cards. I love the mermaid with penguins. The mermaid hair coloring is stunning. Great job!
You sure made 2 gem cards quickly! I love the postage stamp border that sets it off.
The vibrancy of your cards is stunning! Perfect for ocean themes! I love this new release. I didn’t think Anita Jeram could get any better, but combined with an nautical theme it’s the best yet!
Beautiful coloring on your underwater scenes! I love these images and the awesome cards you created!
I loved these cards on Instagram, and REALLY appreciate your sharing how you made them. Wonderful painting.
Such a beautiful color combination! Loved the stamp selection you picked, it made me feel happy and uplifted…great job Bibi!
These stamp sets are beautiful!! You did an awesome job. I could sure use some practice.
I love your rainbow mermaid and this latest release from CC! Thanks for the inspiration!
I love the rainbow mermaid! beautiful
This release is unbelievable. what you have created is amazing. I especially love the fire red hair on the mermaid. gorgeous
Your work is always so elegant & these are no exception, beautiful colours. Adore the soft delicate look to your mermaids, especially the adorable rainbow versions Thank you for sharing your inspiration with us.
That rainbow mermaid is so pretty and unique!
It looks like the Karin markers are the ones with the intense colors. I have Zigs but I don’t think the colors I have are as vibrant.
Hello, hmmm you can achieve vibrant colours with zigs as well but Karin markers ink is very intense. Yes.
Thank you for walking us through your technique–love the mermaid and penguins!
Beautiful cards and coloring!
Thank you so much for the detailed directions for creating your creations. Would never have thought to use the postage stamp frame. Beautiful!
Gorgeous cards with beautiful colors. The tip on the markers was great to know.
Absolutely stunning! Cannot wait to order and play with this set.
Your cards are so colorful… I love the ocean. And those little seahorses are so fun!
What a fantastic pair of cards you colored to share on the hop! She is a multi-colored dream mermaid! How creative!
What great techniques I learned reading your blog. Thank you and I love the new release!
very colorful card, love it!
Your cards are amazing!! I watched your process on Instagram – loved the blending of the rainbow mermaid. Stunning! Thanks for sharing your process – gorgeous makes (mesmerizing to watch) 🙂 Can’t wait to see what’s next!
I love the rainbow mermaid…she is stunning! Your cards are always gorgeous, Bibi! This new sea set by Anita is just so much fun…fin-tastic! 💜🐧💜🐧💜
Your cards are gorgeous and the stamps look fantastic. These are all so pretty. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
Lovely work! Thank you for sharing your talents with us. I love getting inspiration from others.
I so especially love the rainbow colored card. Watercoloring the water is beautiful.
LOVE the one with the penguins!