MARKERS on Coloured Cardstock, SERIOUSLY? Today, I’m going to take it ONE step further and share some tips with you along the way…
Recently I shared a card HERE where I used the Beach Garden Artist Markers (Set K) on ‘green’ cardstock. I had so many comments and questions that I thought it would be a fab idea to share my process in a video which you can find linked below.
This is part of my Take 2 Series with Altenew and I’m so excited to be back with another video today.
Card #1 – Where’s the Coloured Card?
Alright, I know this image isn’t on coloured cardstock, but there is a reason for that… I had the supplies out, so why not make multiples? But, what it did was give me a chance to ‘learn’ the image and where my shadows and highlights would be. It’s going to make colouring the next image much easier!
I used the Botanical Illustrations Stamp Set and stamped the same bouquet for both cards.
I added some Jet Black Ink splatters and a simple Fancy Greetings Sentiment.
Card #2 – Dark Coloured Cardstock!
After practicing, I was ready to tackle the Dark Gray Cardstock… YES, you heard me right, Dark Gray!
PRO TIP: Swatch out the colours you plan to use on a scrap piece of the coloured cardstock, it’s amazing just how different they can look!
I decided the subtle finish of this flower would make a perfect sympathy card design. So, I added a sentiment from the Fragile Foliage Stamp Set.
Are you inspired to try some colouring on coloured cardstock using your Alcohol Markers? You can see the creative process for these cards which you can watch right here or in HD on YouTube.
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Let me know in the comments below which card is your fave today, thanks for spending your time with me. Crafty hugs,
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Other Supplies:
 Neenah Solar 110 SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Neenah Solar 80 SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Dark Gray ALT |
 Masking Paper ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Botanical Illustrations ALT | SSS | EH |
 Fragile Foliage ALT | AUZ |
 Fancy Greetings ALT | SSS |
 Beach Garden Artist Markers Set K ALT | SSS |
 Permanent Black ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Obsidian ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Jet Black Spray ALT | SSS |
 Scissors SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Bone Folder Altenew ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Score Board ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 MISTI SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Mini MISTI SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Chuckie (pressure) Tool OTH |
 Foam Tape ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Glue Tape ALT | SSS | AUZ |
Worked beautifully. Love both cards. Happy New Year Therese ❤️
Thank you Dee! happy New Year to YOU!
Happy New Year, Therese! You’ve started it off beautifully!! Cheers for GREY!
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Happy New Year my fellow ‘grey’ loving buddy!
It always amazes me how different markers look on colored cardstock. Love both of these! Happy new Year!
Thank you Lisa x
I’m always amazed at how different colored pencils look on colored cardstock. And now markers… who knew! Two pretty cards, Therese!
Thank you Lisa, it’s such a fun technique and a great one to stretch the look of your products!
Hi Theresa
Both cards are just lovely. I find colouring on coloured stock always a surprise. Knowing your stamp through practice is so very true.
Cheers
Lisa
Thank you Lisa x
Both beautiful Therese. I am really liking the grey one as it is so very different and striking. A great sympathy card. Happy New Year. Looking forward to seeing what you have in store for us this year.
Thanks so much Ina! A Very Happy New Year to you too, may 2023 be kind to us all!
I would never have thought to use my artist markers on colored cardstock but you have inspired me to give it a try, Therese. Your cards are so lovely but each has a different feel to it. Wishing you many blessing in the New Year.
Thank you Bobby! Happy New Year to you too my friend x
WOW love the result. Will have to watch the youtube one day. Actually next time I have a sewing cutting day maybe I should put your youtube channel on the TV and just binge watch you instead of netflix! hehe I binge watched netflix yesterday while cutting a huge pile of toys!
I totally hear you, but I binge watch YouTube when I am crafting, if I put shows on then I forget to craft lol.
It is a balancing act! I like to think I’m doing something. A little off track I love knitting while reading I really feel like I’m really achieving things!
How wonderful Therese!
Thank you Helen!