Welcome to my Same But Different Christmas Card Series for 2019. And what better way to begin than with some Penny Black elves. My Gimme 5 cards series began with an idea from Jill, which came from this very Christmas series, so a BIG thank you Jill, for your support and encouragement!
Today I wanted to compare some colouring and also to share how easy it is to make some simple changes to a card so that it can look the same but different (wink).
I started with the Bauble Balance Elf and used my Copics to add some bright cheery colours.
The sentiment for this card is from the Beaming Stamp Set.
I offset the same image on some Desert Storm Cardstock and coloured this time with Prismacolor Pencils.
I added a die cut sentiment this time from the Merry and Joy Die set.
The second Elf is from the Beaming Stamp Set and again started with Copics.
The sentiment for this is from the Thrill of Hope Stamp Set.
This time I centred the image and coloured it again with Prismacolor Pencils – to me both versions look similar but there are some differences for sure.
The die cut sentiment this time comes from …bright and a small ‘everything’ from the Merry Builder Stamp Set.
My final card design is a little different and this time I wanted to use the pencils on the white cardstock. I stamped the elves together and did some simple highlight colouring.
This time I stamped the sentiment over the images and I used the Merry Builder Stamp Set again (this one is a beaut)!
and the cards together
and more
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at YouTube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dg9DRw3z58A]
I’d love to know, what medium is your fave to colour with? For me? I travel between them all I think lol.. Now don’t go far, because I have a bunch more Christmas inspiration coming up at my blog! Big Christmasscardy hugs,
Other Supplies: Copics – 0 / E000,00,11,25,33 / BV02,04,20 / B000,01,02 / Y11,17 / YR04 / YG03,21 / T2,4 / W7 / RV00,02,04.
Prismacolor Pencils – White / Black / Yellow Chartreuse / Chartreuse / Green Spring / Powder Blue / True Blue / Non Photo Blue / Deco Pink / Blush Pink / Neon Pink / Process Red / Parma Violet / Violet / Light Peach / Peach / Sepia / Sienna Brown / French Grey 50% / Warm Grey 70% / Cream / Canary Yellow / Spanish Orange.
 Solar White 110 EH |  Neenah 80lb EH |  Desert Storm EH |  Foam SSS | EH |
 Stamp Masking Paper SSS | EH |  Bauble Balance PB | EH |  Beaming PB | SSS | EH |  Merry Builder PB | SSS | EH |
 Thrill of Hope PB | SSS | EH |  …bright PB | EH |  Merry and joy PB | SSS | EH |  Onyx Black SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Tuxedo Black SSS | AUZ | EH |  Copic Markers SSS | EH |  Gamsol SSS | EH |  Blending Stumps SSS | EH |
 Prismacolor Pencils SSS | EH |  Copic Multiliner EH |  Crystal Clear Droplets EH |  Prisma Glitter SSS | EH |
 Spectrum Noir – Crystal Clear EH |  Tombow – sand Eraser EH |  Crystal Katana SSS |  Craft Knife SSS | EH |
 Tweezers SSS | EH |  Spring Scissors SSS | EH |  Scissors SSS | AUZ | EH |  Gemini Junior SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Bone Folder EH |  Mini Score Board SSS | AUZ | EH |  Stamp Blocks SSS | EH |  MISTI ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Mini MISTI ALT | SSS | EH |  Paper Trimmer SSS | EH |  Precision Tip SSS | EH |  Multi Medium Matte SSS | EH |
 Quickie Glue Pen EH |  Scor Tape 1/4 SSS | EH |  ATG SSS | AUZ | EH |  Purple Tape EH |
Therese, these are absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your stunning work, love your same but different series.
Aww such cute elves!! Fantastic creations! <3
Oh, Therese! I knew you’d do miraculous things with these fun guys!! Off to watch… xx
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Oh Therese your coloring is fabulous and you made those elves sooooooooo cute and adorable.
Your little elves are adorable. Beautifully coloured. Looking forward to the rest of the series. Thank you for sharing these colouring processes with us. It really helps to watch the pencil colouring as I’m not so confident using this medium.
Wow…..Amazing variations with the elves and your coloring mediums!
These are adorable! Love the PB images and as always your colouring is perfect 👌😀
Love, love, love these cards! So much fun!
Love watching you, and imagining that I could color like that!!!
These are absolutely adorable!!!
Such a beautiful stamp set. Loved all the cards today and was very inspired by them all.
As usual your colouring was on point.
Really enjoy this same but different series and your video today made my day.
Cheers
Lisa
Great tips. I like the comparison of the different layout options – it really changes the cards. Love those happy colours. It makes me want to give pencils another try every time I watch you use them!
These are the CUTEST cards EVER!!!! I love the look of pencils on kraft paper.
Gorgeous cards Therese, I have recently discovered Penny Black stamps and love them !!
Oh Therese, love, love these gorgeous cards, these little elves are adorable as can be and your amazing coloring just brings them to life.
I love the beautiful effect of Prismacolor pencils on Kraft card stock, the colors blend beautifully without any Gamsol.
Thank you for sharing these wonderful creations, watching you at work is a treat.
XO
What adorable cards!
Your cards are adorable. The stamp set is so perfect, anyone who receives these cards will be smiling when they look at them. The coloring and layouts are perfect!
you did such a fantastic coloring especially their hats. Not my usual style but I do love what you have created – thanks
They’re all so adorable the way you coloured them Therese! I really love that elf all tangled in the lights, he’s so cute! and great tip about the lost highlight being saved by your eraser, i’ll be using that one in the future!
Just darling!!
Adorable! I love working with copics, and adding pencil to them. I need to try pencil on its own! Thanks for great inspiration
These are some of the cutest Christmas cards. I love how cute and whimsical those little elves are.
What a great stamp colored on craft paper. Very Pretty.
It’s always so fun to watch you color, and I love that you showed it in both Copic and pencils! Those are such sweet elves and you colored them all beautifully!
So adorable. Your colouring is always a pleasure & so relaxing to watch. Thank you.c