Sunday, June 5, 2011

Copics as distress inks

This card won Top 3 at Really Reasonable Ribbon!!!

I was trying a new technique with this card, and playing with my copics in a new way. So, PLEASE be nice and keep in mind that this is my first attempt at this kind of coloring. What do you all think? I used copics to make my coloring look like distress inks. I watched Suzanne Dean's video tutorials on how to color with copics to look distressed, and gave it a shot.
I used my Basic Grey Curio paper stack for this card. It is one of my faves, and I think I am going to have to invest in a new stack, as this one is almost used up! Sad day. I paired up these beautiful papers with Beautiful Tilda from Magnolia, she is my ALL TIME FAVE stamp, I just love her, so pretty.
I colored Tilda with copics.
Skin - E13, E00, R21, 0, W3
Hair - E27, E23, E31, E50, E53, 0
Dress and Wings- R00, R0000, E42, W3
Butterfly - B00, B000, E23
I added Stardust Stickles to the outside of her wings for some added interest.
I like the look of the copics like distressed inks. I love the distressed look, and I have NOT mastered coloring with distress inks yet, though I have tried, I am NOT good at it. I love the vintage look and feel of it. The copics did come out a bit dark, and what I like about the distress ink look is the lightness of it. So, I still need LOTS of practice, but thought this was ok for a first try!
Of course, I added some girlie touches to my card. I added some cream vintage lace, along with a light brown silk ribbon and bow. I added some Wild Orchid Flowers too! White 25mm roses, which I sprayed with Vintage Pink Glimmer Mist, light blue cherry blossom, and brown 15mm roses.
I finished off the inside of the card with more of the design paper and silk ribbon.
I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Just Magnolia - Anything Goes with option of Lace
Copic Creations - Distressing with copics
ATS blog - Wednesday Challenge Anything Goes
Really reasonable Ribbon - Pink and Brown
Charisma Cards - Something that Flies
Cute Card Thursday - Embellish it
Simon Says Stamp and Show - Your favorite Stamp
Magnolia Mania - Punches
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14 comments:

  1. IreneJune 5, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    Lovely card but as you mention the "new" colouring yourself..Tilda looks as if she had a bit toooooo much sunshine LOL!!!

    Gr. Irene

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  2. LoriJune 5, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Looks fantastic, I tried it too with Suzanne's tutorial, but just didn't get good results, so had to switch, this is awesome though!

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  3. Lorraine AJune 5, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Gorgeous card Becca :-) and congrats on trying a new techinique,, my only suggestion would be to maybe add more colour to the center of her face ,, ?? not that I am an expert or anything but maybe her nose looks a little pale in comparison ??? The papers and design are fabulous as always :-)


    thanks for joining us on the Papertake Weekly Challenge :-)
    luv
    Lols x x x

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  4. AmyJune 5, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    This is gorgeous and your coloring is amazing! Fabulous card!

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  5. NicolaJune 5, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Stunning card, love the colour combo of papers, all the little details and your colouring is fab, I don't think you need loads of practice it looks amazing to me!
    Love Nicola xxx

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  6. saraJune 5, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    wow becca this is fab ive never seen copics used like inks will have to check out the tutorial ,pretty amazing for a first attempt id say !!! love the colours you've used too
    hugs sara x x

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  7. DeniceJune 5, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Very pretty Becca, and your attempt at distressed Copics is fab...don't ya just love trying new techniques?!! Love your card, but then...I love all your creativity!

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  8. debby4000June 6, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Oh this is gorgeous, love Tilda and fab colours.
    luv
    Debby

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  9. Kim CostelloJune 7, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Such a pretty card Becca, a wonderful use of your favourite stamp, and brilliant technique with the copics as distress inks!!!
    The Design Team and I are so pleased you joined us at Simon Says Stamp and Show
    Many thanks
    HuGs Kim :)

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  10. Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijäJune 7, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Beautiful!

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  11. Cheryl ValadezJune 11, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    Wow! This is stunning! Love everything about it. Thanks for joining the Copci Creations challenge ;D Hugz, Cheryl

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  12. Bonnie GarbyJune 12, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Great card! Thanks so much for participating in our Really Reasonable Ribbon challenge.

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  13. CrystalJune 12, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    So beautiful, LOVE your coloring and gorgeous details!! thanks so much for joining us at Really Reasonable Ribbon!

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  14. Connie M.June 12, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    This is just so adorable! I love this image and your amazing coloring!! Thanks so much for playing this week in the Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge!

    Connie
    RRRDT

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