Floral Focus

Hello everyone,

Today's post is another fun spring-inspired birthday card.

The card base is Recollections White.  The printed paper is of unknown origin layered on a white of unknown origin and Close To My Heart Smoothie.  The images and sentiment are Stampin' Up Birthday Blossoms stamped in Altenew Permanent Black and coloured with Chameleon Y02, RD3, GR1, GR2 and R3 markers.  The image/sentiment panel is layered on more Smoothie.  The card is highlighted with Diamond Stickles.

This card is another breath of fresh air during a cold Ottawa winter.  I'm not totally pleased with the colouring but it's not the worst I've even done.  I tried to really mimic the flowers on the printed paper but couldn't get the ink light enough.  The shape of the two different flowers is similar though.  I added a few drops of Stickles for that little bit of sparkle.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Not The Birthday Blues

Hello everyone,

Today's birthday card is a reasonably successful colouring effort.

The printed paper is of unknown origin layered on a white of unknown origin and Close To My Heart Indian Corn Blue.  The images are Stampin' Up Birthday Blossoms stamped on Whisper White in Altenew Permanent Black and coloured with Chameleon BL6, GR1 and Y02 markers.  The images are highlighted with Diamond Stickles.

I'm not good at colouring but every once in a while I give it a shot.  This is one case in which I was fairly pleased with the results.  I have to say, the few Chameleon markers I have make the task fairly easy.  I really love how the larger flowers really pop (the dimensionals help)!

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Celebrate Blue

Hello everyone,

Today's card is a real beauty!

The images and sentiment are Stampin' Up Birthday Blossoms stamped in Altenew Permanent Black on Recollections White and coloured with Chameleon BL3, YO2, GR1 and GR2.  The image panel is layered on Close To My Heart Crystal Blue.  The embellishments are Recollections Adhesive Faux Pearls.

Play time with a new stamp set and Chameleon markers has resulted in this beautiful card!  I wanted to move away from the nature tones and do something light and bright.  This is a great set for colouring as the images are not overly intricate.  I played with a variety of colours and shading but ended up most happy with the blue flowers.  I'm very impressed with the Chameleon markers as they are wonderful for shading once you get the hang of how long to infuse the colouring nib with the toning medium.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

More Coloured Wishes

Hello everyone,

Today's birthday card is another sample of my colouring attempts.

The image is Stampin' Up Remarkable You stamped in StazOn Jet Black on Gina K Heavy White.  The image is coloured with Chameleon BV4 and Stampin' Up Old Olive Blendabilities.  The image is layered on a black Bazzill and a blue of unknown origin.  The sentiment is Gina Marie All Seasons stamped in Versafine Onyx Black.  The card is highlighted with Platinum Liquid Pearls.

I'm not as fussy about this colouring effort.  I wish the shading was more evident but I think I may have been trying to hard to make it perfect.  You don't always need perfection!  I really like black layer in this and in yesterday's card.  It really helps highlight the images.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Calla Wishes

Hello everyone,

I've another pretty birthday card post today.

The image is Stampin' Up Remarkable You stamped in StazOn Jet Black on Gina K Heavy White.  The image is coloured with Chameleon V04, Stampin' Up Old Olive Blendabilities and Tombow yellow.  The image is layered on a black and purple Bazzill.  The sentiment is Sweet & Sassy Birthday Greeting stamped in Versafine Onyx Black on more Gina K Heavy White and layered on more purple Bazzill.  The card is highlighted with Lavender Stickles.

I wanted to try some more colouring with the Chameleon markers and these images are pretty easy for practicing.  I am quite happy with the results and am really loving the markers.  I've never really enjoyed the results from my colouring but this card turned out really well.  I could have placed the leaves stamp a little better but the placement of the sentiment helps it work out.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Bouquet Of Blue

Hello everyone,

Today's birthday card is another coloured bouquet of roses.

The image is Hero Arts Delicate Rose Stems stamped in StazOn Olive Green on Recollections white and coloured with Chameleon BL3 and BG4 markers.  The image is layered on a shimmery aqua and light blue of unknown origin.  The sentiment is Gina K Tag Line stamped in Altenew Pure Graphite.  The embellishments are Doodlebug Spring mini pears.

This colouring is probably as close to perfection as I'll ever achieve.  The colour gradients couldn't have worked better.  There are virtually no visible shading lines as the ink moves from light to dark.  I wish I could figure out how to do this with the other markers I've collected over the years...

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Purple Roses

Hello everyone,

Today's birthday card post is another colouring experiment.

The image is Hero Arts Delicate Rose Stems stamped in StazOn Olive Green and coloured with Chameleon PR4 and BG4 markers.  The image is layered on a purple of unknown origin and a piece of Ranger alcohol inked glossy paper.  The sentiment is Rubbernecker Happy Birthday stamped in Altenew Pure Graphite.  The embellishments are Close To My Heart purple glitter gems.

These Chameleon markers were gifted to me and just might help my issues around colouring with markers.  I so enjoyed using them that I'm actually considering a purchase!  I really loved how the colour density changes as you colour.  It makes the shading aspect, which is so beautiful, a lot easier to achieve.  This isn't the most perfect example as some of the lines are a little harsh but overall, it's not that bad.  I love the coloured image against the alcohol inked paper.  A really beautiful result.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Another Happy Father's Day

Hello everyone,

Today's post is the first card which I attempted to craft for my husband.

The images are Inkadinkado and A Muse Putter stamped in Versafine Onyx Black on Recollections White and coloured with Chameleon and Tombow markers.  The sentiment is Close To My Heart Say It All stamped in Versafine Onyx Black.  The image is layered on Bazzill Blue and Recollections Black.  The embellishments are K & Company Golf Sticker Medley.

After I finished this image panel I realized it didn't suit my husband at all.  While I like the blue and red together, it's not right for hubby who leans towards silver and black at the best of times.  I moved on.  This is still a great card, I love the images and the embellishments.  It's masculine, with no muss nor fuss.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Happy Father's Day

Hello everyone,

Father's Day is just around the corner.  Today's post is the card I crafted for my husband who is an awesome father!

The images are Inkadinkado and A Muse Putter stamped in Versafine Onyx Black on Recollections White and coloured with Faber-Castell and Chameleon markers.  The sentiment is Close To My Heart Say It All stamped in Versafine Onyx Black.  The image is layered on Bazzill Blue and Recollections Black.  The embellishments are Kaisercraft black pearls and Stickopotamus stickers.

I always have a great time crafting cards for my husband.  His cards are actually really easy as there are a lot of different themes that I can run with and one of my favourites is golfing.  This golf card uses the colour scheme of Mizuno, my husband's favourite golf company.  I also picked him up a gift card from his favourite golf store.  I know he'll be pleased.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle