Stamping Study Hall: Creative Color, Day 6

Wow! I can't believe that today is the last day of class!

The techniques featured on today's card include: creating additional colors with the Colorless Blender, using greys to shade, and "grounding" your images.

(Watch directly on YouTube HERE.)

Supplies

Touch Twin Markers: BR97, 0; WG1, WG2, WG3, WG6; R2, R15; G55, G58; B143;

Penny Black Stamp(s): 40-082 Merriment, 40-250 Jolly Chant

Inks: Memento Espresso Truffle, Memento Luxe Love Letter, Ranger Archival Vermillion

Other: May Arts Jute, Pearl, Inchie Arts White ATC Art Square

ADDITIONAL LINKS

ShinHan Art Touch Twin Marker Facebook page

ShinHan Art Touch Twin Marker Website

Thank you so much for joining me the last two weeks for Stamping Study Hall: Creative Color. I look forward to putting together more free online classes in the future! Your visits, feedback, and encouragement mean so much to me.  See you on Monday with another fun event... HHHmmm, what could it be? :)

And as always, if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me via email and/or Facebook. I find those avenues the easiest for responding to questions and comments.

Stamping Study Hall Creative Color, Day 5

So for today's card I took a break from Christmas. I hope you don't mind!

(Watch directly on YouTube HERE.)

Supplies

Touch Twin Markers: R2, R15, R16; R10, R16, R140; BG57, B66, Y34; WG1

Penny Black Stamp(s): 30-155 Blooming Garden, 3859H Corner Piece, 30-207 From the Heart

Inks: Ranger Archival (Saffron, Pale Ochre), Distress (Brushed Corduroy), Memento Espresso Truffle, Versafine Onyx Black

Other: Pearls, Fiskars Butterfly Punch, Spellbinders Circle Die

ADDITIONAL LINKS

ShinHan Art Touch Twin Marker Facebook page

ShinHan Art Touch Twin Marker Website

Questions? Comments? Please feel free to contact me via email and/or Facebook. I find those avenues the easiest for responding to questions and comments.

Thanks for visiting today.

See you on Friday for Day 6 of Stamping Study Hall: Creative Color!!

Ellen Hutson 12 Tags of Christmas...

Wow! I couldn't be more honored to be participating in Ellen Hutson's 12 Tags of Christmas with a Feminine Touch event!! Just for you, here's a peek at my tag...

Be sure to visit the Ellen Hutson CLASSroom for the full reveal and photo tutorial HERE.  

And if you're needing to stock up on any of your stamping and mixed media supplies, I highly recommend Ellen Hutson's online store. It's my first stop for my online craft shopping. :)

Stamping Study Hall Creative Color: Day 4

Hi, my friends! Welcome to Week 2 of...

I love the wide variety of Penny Black stamps in my stash so today I wanted to share my Touch Twin marker choices for coloring in a few characters.

I created a set of tags for you today.  I often stamp several tags at once so that when I am in the mood to color, I can just sit down and start right away without having to worry about image choice and stamping.

Here are the details for each.

Touch Twin Markers: Y42, Y41, Y49; BR99, BR92, BR95, BR103; YR31, YR32, Y34, Y36; YR132, YR133, R140; R3, R13, R10 R16

Penny Black Stamp(s): 30-195 Winter Delight

Penny Black Creative Dies:  Love & Joy

Inks: Memento Espresso Truffle

Other: Ribbon by Ribbons Unlimited, May Arts Jute

Touch Twin Markers: YR132, YR139, R28; BR97, BR93; R2, R15, R16; G58, B143; Y31, Y32, Y44, Y36; CG0.5, CG1, R136; YR26

Penny Black Stamp(s): 30-187 Love at Christmas

Inks: Memento Espresso Truffle

Other: SRM Stickers #55002 Christmas, Ribbon by Ribbons Unlimited, May Arts Jute

Touch Twin Markers: Y34, Y35, Y36; R3, R22, R140; BR92, BR95, BR103; YR132,YR133, R28; Y42, Y41, Y49; PB144, WG1

Penny Black Stamp(s):4197K Christmas in a Cup

Penny Black Creative Dies: Love & Joy

Inks: Memento Espresso Truffle

Other:  Ribbon by Ribbons Unlimited, May Arts Jute
I will see you on Wednesday with a NEW VIDEO.  And I just might pop by tomorrow with an exciting post... hint, hint. :)  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me via email and/or Facebook. I find those avenues the easiest for responding to questions and comments.

ADDITIONAL LINKS

ShinHan Art Touch Twin Marker Facebook page

ShinHan Art Touch Twin Marker Website

Stamping Study Hall: Creative Color, Day 3

Happy Friday, my friends!

I LOVEEE color and am excited about today's topic...

When I find a really bold color combo, especially one I haven't used very often, I like to color my die cuts to create my card.  By adding bold color to dies, I am able to move them around and try them with lots of backgrounds until I find just the right one.  I've done just that on today's card.  Here's my inspiration photo:

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And my card...

Enjoy!

(Watch directly on YouTube HERE.)

Here's an *extra* card for ya, featuring a very bold combo, especially for a Christmas card.

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Have a wonderful weekend and I'll see you on Monday!

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me via email and/or Facebook. I find those avenues the easiest for responding to questions and comments.

SUPPLIES
Card 1

Touch Twin Markers: Y41, GY48, Y49; R2, RP86, R16

Penny Black Stamp(s): 40-162 Crystal Pattern, 30-079 Christmas with Mimi

Penny Black Creative Dies: 51-016 Dancing Leaves, 51-015 Snowflake Trio, Tagged

Inks: Memento Luxe (Lilac Posies),  Palette (French Lilac, Claret), Ranger Archival Black

Other: Pearls, May Arts Hemp Jute

Card 2

Touch Twin Markers: B143, B68; RP87; PB72; P81; WG1, WG2, WG3; BR93, BR97, YR21, YR31, YR23 R140

Penny Black Stamp(s): 4340K Antique Noel

Penny Black Creative Dies: 51-019 Holly Berries

Inks: Memento Espresso Truffle, Distress (Brushed Corduroy, Gathered Twigs), Palette (Lavender Sachet)

Other: May Arts Jute, Pearl

Stamping Study Hall: Creative Color, Day 2

Thanks to everyone who joined in for Monday's first lesson. :)

Are you ready for day 2?

I am often asked how I decide upon my color schemes, and to be honest, I don't know what I did before Pinterest!!  I LOVE collecting ideas on my Pinterest board Color Combos. (Feel free to follow and repin if you'd like to start collecting ideas, too.)  Whenever I see anything that appeals to me color-wise I add it to my board.  Then, when I'm looking for an idea, I pull up my board and pick a favorite.

Here is the inspiration photo used for today's video sample:

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And my interpretation of this color scheme...

In today's video, I will discuss my approach in "translating" from inspiration photo to stamped image.

(Watch directly on YouTube HERE.)

Here are two more samples where I also used Pinterest for my inspiration.

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Thanks for visiting today. 

I hope you are inspired to look around Pinterest for color inspiration, too!
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me via email and/or Facebook. I find those avenues the easiest for responding to questions and comments.

SUPPLIES
Card 1

Touch Twin Markers: YR132, YR133, YR29, R28, R139, R136; P82, P147, P146; BR91, BR93, BR97; BG57, B68, B143; Y34, BR97; 0

Penny Black Stamp(s):30-137 All Is Bright, 4281J Extreme Mimi

Penny Black Creative Dies: Tagged

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Palette (Charcoal Grey), Distress (Evergreen Bough), Ranger Archival (Viridian)

Other: Pearls, May Arts Jute, Ribbons Unlimited Ombre Ribbon

Card 2

Touch Twin Markers:  YR132, YR133, YR26, RP9, R28, RP137; BR92, BR98, BR96; WG.5, WG1, WG2; R2; R13, R15, R16: YR23, YR33, Y35; R22, YR23, YR24

Penny Black Stamp(s): 40-089 Little Elf Mim, 40-254 Decadence, 30-086 Let it Snow

Penny Black Creative Dies: n/a

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distress Ink (Gathered Twigs), ColorBox (Grey Whale)

Other:  May Arts Jute

Card 3

Touch Twin Markers: BR97, YR31, YR32, Y34; RP6, RP9, P146; R2, R3, R13, RP87; WG4, P81, P82; YR29; WG3

Penny Black Stamp(s): 4346K Warm Wishes, 30-139 Mouse Deco

Penny Black Creative Dies: n/a

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distress (Brushed Corduroy, Gathered Twigs), Ranger Archival Black Ink

Other:  Pearls, May Arts Jute

ADDITIONAL LINKS

ShinHan Art Touch Twin Marker Facebook page

ShinHan Art Touch Twin Marker Website

Stamping Study Hall: Creative Color, Day 1

I am absolutely thrilled to kick off this fun event today...

For the next two weeks, I will be sharing this free online class focusing on Creative Color and featuring ShinHan art Touch Twin markers.  I first saw these markers used on Dina Kowal's blog and after seeing the artistic look she achieved I just had to give them a try! Well, I love them and am thrilled to feature them this week.  Here's a look at the class "syllabus."

Monday, December 2: Introducing Touch Twin Markers
Wednesday, December 4: Color Inspiration
Friday, December 6: Bold Color Combos
Monday, December 9: Colorful Characters
Wednesday, December 11: Floral and Nature Images
Friday, December 13: Bonus Techniques
So whether you are looking for Christmas card ideas, coloring techniques with alcohol-based markers, or just love videos, I hope you'll pop by for a visit and leave inspired. :)

ShinHan Art Touch Twin markers are an alcohol- based marker, refillable, and have replaceable nibs.  They are sold for approximately $4.30 per marker for the Touch Twin Brush and $3.40 per marker for Touch Twin Fine Point.  I would definitely recommend these markers whether you already have started a collection of alcohol-based markers (they will work with other alcohol-based markers that are on the market) or are thinking of starting one.  Here are some of my favorite things about them...
*They come in TONS of colors. Over 200 to be exact.  You can also purchase them in sets which can make it easier when first starting a collection.
*The ergonomic barrel is very comfortable for me when coloring.  I often color for long periods of time (and I color A LOT) so this is important for me.
*The ink flow allows for good control.  There is no over saturation which also means the markers last a long time before needing a refill. (I haven't had to refill any at this point.)
*These markers are very easy to blend.  While they are labeled by color family and intensity, I did not feel like I was tied into specific color families.  I could get a smooth blended look without worrying about matching up numbers and letters.  This makes them easy for a beginner and also versatile when you want to mix your own colors.

So without further ado, here's a look at today's card.

Today's video will demonstrate my preferred technique for blending with these markers. I also often use this technique with other mediums, so if you are playing along, don't feel limited if you don't have the Touch Twin markers.

(Watch directly on YouTube HERE.)

As I mentioned in the video, I have created a Color Reference Chart with some of my favorite combos.

You can download my chart by clicking HERE.  A google search will also reveal several other charts if you are looking for additional color ideas.

Thanks for visiting today! If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me via email and/or Facebook. I find those avenues the easiest for responding to questions and comments.

SUPPLIES

Touch Twin Markers: R15, R10, R16, R140; YR33; Black 120

Penny Black Stamp(s): 40-075 Christmas Pride

Penny Black Creative Dies: Leaves

Ink(s): Memento Tuxedo Black, Distress (Gathered Twigs)

Other: Pearls

ADDITIONAL LINKS

ShinHan Art Touch Twin Marker Facebook page

ShinHan Art Touch Twin Marker Website