Tag Archive | Spectrum Noir

Spring is here!

May22

Welcome One Crazy Stamper Fans!

It’s Wednesday, and I’m back to share these adorable hedgehogs who are so excited to smell the beautiful spring blossoms growing on the trees. I used Hedgies Spring Loaded (High Hopes Rubber Stamps) to create the scene. I added a little bit more to the tree off to the side.

I thought it would be fun to try colouring this stamp using various watercolour mediums and brushes.

I started off by stamping the image onto Arches Watercolour Paper, 140 lb. Cold Press.

Then I used a mixture of Spectrum Noir Aqua Markers, Tim Holtz Distress Inks, Derwent Watercolour pencils and a paint palette.

I created the clouds by using a cotton ball and soaked into a little bit of water and then tapping it onto the paper to lift some of the watercolour. Finally, I used Pigma Micron 02 Archival Ink Pen to outline the flowers and the Hedge Hogs. For the noses, I used a Sakura Glaze – Black Pen.

Supplies Used:

Spectrum Noir Aqua Markers: Chocolate, Sepia, TerraCotta

Derwent Watercolour Pencils: Brown Ochre 57, Raw Sienna 58, Copper Beach 61, Vandyke Brown 55

Inks: Tim Holtz Distress Inks – Ground Espresso, Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Brushed Corduroy, Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Gathered Twigs, Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Picked Raspberry, Krafty Kolours – Totally Taupe Mini Ink Cube

Ai Watercolor Essentials Palette

Background Paper: Recollections – Petite Floral – Double Sided 12 x 12 in (30.4 x 30.4 cm)

MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool

Brushes: Talkon H.I. Series – 970 White – #4, Legacy – Folk Art 1837 Perfect Liner #1, Bette Byrd “Aqua-Sable” 1600 Filbert 1\4

Ribbon: Ribbon Trends – Organdy Ribbon 029 White

Hope you like it and have a fantastic week!

You can find lots of inspiration from the Design Team Divas at the One Crazy Stamper blog, and the One Crazy Stamper Facebook Fan page plus you can also follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

 

 

 

Happy 28th Anniversary

Feb6

Hi There,

Sharing a card that I made for my wonderful husband of 28 years a few years back, but never got around to posting. He’s been my best friend always and continues to be even more so as we get older together. Even after 28 years of marriage, we still never run out of things to talk about. I LOVE IT and him too! LOL!

Here is a close-up:

For the inside of the card, I wrote something special for him.

Here is a close-up of the image:

Used my MISTI and stamped images onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card using Memento – Tuxedo Black ink. Coloured in images with Copic markers.

Stamp on Front: High Hopes Rubber Stamps – Dancing Hedgehogs S512.

Sentiments: Craftin Desert Divas – Lovies and Stampin Up: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Background Paper: K&Company – KP Valentine

Die Cuts: My Creative Time – Bunch of Fun Circle Dies, My Creative Time – More Stitched Circles, Craftin Desert Diva’s – Flag Banner Dies

 

 

 

 

Happy 80th Birthday – Queen for a Day

Jan30

Sharing a card that I made a few years back for a very sweet lady who turned 80 and doesn’t look a day over 70. I wish I could look as good as her at her age. LOL!

Here is the inside of the card.

To make the card I used Art Impressions Stamps U4251 – Beauty in Progress  for the front of the card and Art Impressions Stamps Popcards – 4859 – Oldie PopCard for the inside. Both images were stamped with Memento – Tuxedo Black ink using my MISTI onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card and then coloured with a mixture of Copic and Spectrum Noir alcohol markers.

Die Cuts – My Creative Time – Sentiment Label Dies, Craftin Desert Diva’s Party Dies, Spellbinders Die D-Lites Conversation Bubble SKU: S2-197, Art Impressions 4862 – PopCard Template

Background – Momenta Cardstock

She loved it and I hope you do too!

 

Dragon – Pull My Finger Slider Card

Jan19

Hi There!

I made this fun card using the High Hopes Rubber Stamps – S222 – Dragon Finger a while back, but never got around to posting it. LOL! So here it is now.

As soon as I saw this stamp set I knew that I had to have it to make my dad a card with. When we were little, he would always tell us to pull his finger and then he would toot!!!! LOL! He would then laugh at our disgusted looks. But it always brings back fond memories. He’s older now and still hasn’t changed. LOL! I think that’s why we love him so much. Our dad has always had a great sense of humour.

I used the stamps to create a slider card. On the front center panel I used the dragon the first sentiment from the same stamp set.

 

Here is a close-up:

On the right panel, I used the sentiment from the stamp set “Pull My Finger”

On the left panel, is the result of the question and answer from the first 2 panels. Just look at the big grin on his face. Just like my dad’s.

Here is a close-up:

 

Put all 3 panels together and this is what it looks like when you pull it in both directions.

 

My dad loved his card and I hope that you do too!

 

Stamped images using Memento – Tuxedo Black onto Copic Marker X-Press Blending Cardstock.

Coloured dragon with Spectrum Noir Markers.

Main body – LG2, LG3, LG5

Belly – CG1, DG2, DG4

Humps, horns and spots – LV1, LV2

Flames- CT3, OR1, OR2, OR3

Die Cuts:

Clouds – Avery Elle – Custom Steel Dies – Made in the USA – D-05-01 PiercedCloudsDie

Hills – Your Next Die – Hills Die Set

Tweet Holiday Greetings

Nov30

Hi There!

Sharing a Christmas card that I made using Your Next Stamp Set – Sharing Christmas Joy CYNS349 and for the sentiment Your Next Stamp Set – Home for the Holidays CYNS669.

Stamped the image using my MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool and Memento – Tuxedo Black onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card.

Coloured in the images with Copic markers and then used Spectrum Noir markers to create the background.

For the snow I used Gelly Roll Sakura #8 Pen, Gelly Roll Sakura #5 Pen and Gelly Roll Sakura #10 Pen.

Snow is Aleene’s Glitter Snow.

Die Cuts – Your Next Stamp – Stitched Rectangle Die Set (YNSD214)

Hope you like it!

Entered into http://yournextstamp.com/blog/fun-friday-challenge-102-its-a-sketch-one-week-to-go/. Fun Friday Challenge #102

Polar Bear Magic

Nov20

Hi There! Sharing a Christmas card that I made using “Kraftin’ Kimmie – New Shake It Up – Polar Bears” stamp set! I love this little set. It is so much fun to work with.

Here is a close-up of the little bears.

 

Stamped onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card using MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool and Memento – Tuxedo Black ink. Coloured images with Copic markers.

Background snow – Recollections – Christmas Inkjet Printable Glitter Paper – 8.5 x 11″

Background sky – Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and Gelly Roll Sakura #8 Pen, Gelly Roll Sakura #10 Pen, Gelly Roll Sakura #5 Pen

Background Paper – Recollections – Frost

Die Cuts – Lawn Fawn – Stitched Hillside Borders, Lea’bilitie die – Star Christmas Frame

Hope you like it!

Reindeer Magic

Nov11

Hi There! Sharing a Christmas card that I made using “Kraftin’ Kimmie – Reindeer Games” stamp set! I love this little set. It is so much fun to work with.

Here are some close-ups of the coloured images:

 

Stamped onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card using
MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool and Memento – Tuxedo Black ink. Coloured the images with a mixture of Spectrum Noir and Copic Alcohol markers.

Background snow – Recollections – Christmas Inkjet Printable Glitter Paper – 8.5 x 11″

Background paper – ColorPlay – Wizard World – Magic School Item#WW8778

Die Cuts – Lawn Fawn – Stitched Hillside Borders

Sentiment – Recollections Christmas Noel – Washi Tape

Hope you like it!

Christmas Kitty

Oct24

Hi There!

Sharing a card that I made for Christmas this year using Little Gift Kitty from Gerda Steiner Stamps.

 

Printed out image onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card. Coloured in image with a mixture of Spectrum Noir and Copic markers.

Die Cuts: 

Marianne Designs Creatables – LR0286

Quickutz Jolly – Deck the Halls HGS-08-DIES

Martha Stewart – Branch Punch

Paper:

Craft Smith – Merry Everything MSE2310 – 6 x 6in | 15.24 x 15.24 cm

My Mind’s Eye – Merry Little Christmas 6 x 6in | 15.24 x 15.24 cm

Sharpie – Waterbased Paint – Gold Medium Point

Wink of Stella – Glitter White on hat

Hope you like it!!!

Entered into the following challenges:

#CatLoversHop2018

https://herpeacefulgarden.blogspot.com/2018/10/main-hop-post-2018-cat-lovers-hop.html

and https://gsd-stamps.com/blogs/share-your-designs/share-your-design-october-2018-challenge

Gamer Birthday Card – 2018

Oct23

Hi There!

Sharing a card that I made for my nephew who loves gaming. I do too! Nowhere quite as good as him with XBOX, but I get by. LOL! Candy Crush and Backgammon are my favourite games.

Here is a close up:

All of the images were printed onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card and then coloured in with a mixture of Copic and Spectrum Noir Alcohol markers.

Brought digi stamp from Player Two – Dr Digis House of Stamps into Microsoft Word and then printed out on my printer.

For the background –  Brought The Paper Shelter – Mad About VideoGames – Digital Stamp into Microsoft Word and then typed the sentiment. Then I printed out the image on my printer.

Die Cuts – PaperCrafter Today – 15 Die Cut Sentiment Set

My nephew loved his card and I hope that you do to!

Happy Father’s Day

Jun21

Sharing a card that I made for my dad for Father’s Day this year!

My dad is a magnificent carpenter and can build just about anything. He built our entire family home, my portable spinning wheel, and after building multiple miniature airplane models, decided to build a real one. He has also built many other items throughout the years.

He built his airplane in our basement along with my uncle and then had to remove a basement window and part of the front wall to get it out. LOL! It really was quite something to witness. He taught us that if you put your mind to it and you dream about it, then you could do it. Or at least try to do it.

The plane had passed inspection with flying colours and it was really a lot of fun going up into the air with him, as I love to fly too. Not a pilot, but I do love to fly! LOL!

On the front of the card I printed out the digital stamp from Lily of the Valley – The Workbench, then coloured it in with Copic markers using the lessons from Kit and Clowder Technique class taught by Alyce Keegan. I highly recommend Kit and Clowder tutorials as they have helped me come a long way in my colouring techniques over the past couple of years. She really does break it down and make it easy for you to follow.

Stamped the sentiment using Peachy Keen Stamps – PCSC-05 May 2012. Stamped with Tim Holtz Distress Inks – Ground Espresso and then heat embossed with Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder.

Included a close-up of the image.

On the inside I printed out the digital image from The Paper Shelter – The Aviator. I then coloured in the image using my Copic markers and did the background using my Spectrum Noir markers. I also created my own sentiment for my dad.

Included a close-up of the image.

Die Cuts – Your Next Stamp – Stitched Rectangle Die Set (YNSD214).

Memory Box – Scallopped Stitch Trimmings – Style 30091 Model

My Creative Time: Fun Vertical Greetings

He loved his card and I hope you do to!

Merry Chris-moose!

Jun8

Hi There!

Sharing a Christmas card that I made using Your Next Stamp Set – Merry Chris-Moose.

Included a close-up of moose and sentiment.

 

Stamped image using MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool and Memento – Tuxedo Black ink to transfer image onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card. Image was then coloured with Copic Markers. Background was done using Spectrum Noir Markers and then snow added with Gelly Roll Sakura #5, 8 and 10 Pens.

Sentiment was stamped using (MISTI), VersaMark ink and then heat embossed with Ranger Embossing Powder White – Extra Fine Detail.

Background Paper: Bo Bunny – Silver and Gold Collection Paper – 6 x 6 in pad

Die Cuts: Your Next Stamp – Stitched Rectangle Die Set (YNSD214). Used same die cut for sentiment. Just put die cut through twice using Cuttlebug to make it the depth that I required.

Lawn Fawn – Lawn Cut dies to create snowy hill.

Entered into Your Next Stamp Sketch and Color Challenge #90 – http://yournextstamp.com/blog/sketch-and-color-challenge-90-more-inspiration/ and also YNS Social Media challenge  – Challenge #90.

Hope you like it!

Happy Birthday Chicks

Jun8

Hi There!

Sharing a birthday card that I made using the music and cute chicks from Your Next Stamp Set – Music Chicks.

Including a close-up.

Stamped images using MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool and Memento – Tuxedo Black ink to transfer images onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card. Images were then coloured with Copic Markers. Background was done using Spectrum Noir Markers and then grass was added in using Prismacolor Premier Pencils.

Musical sentiment and notes were stamped using (MISTI), Versa Fine – Onyx Black ink and then heat embossed with Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder.

Background Paper: Echo Parks Paper Co. – Birthday Wishes by Alisha Gordon – 6″ x 6″ Paper Pads

Die Cut – Your Next Stamp – Stitched Rectangle Die Set (YNSD214). I used the same die for the small die cut as well. I just adjusted the die to fit the size of the sentiment by putting it through the Cuttlebug twice.

Entered into Your Next Stamp Sketch and Color Challenge #90 – http://yournextstamp.com/blog/sketch-and-color-challenge-90-more-inspiration/ and also YNS Social Media challenge  – Challenge #90.

Hope you like it!

Shades of Blue – Birthday Card

May26

Hi There!

Sharing a birthday card that I made in shades of blue.

Also including a close up.

Stamped image onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card with Memento – Tuxedo Black ink using my MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool to get a nice clean inked image. Coloured in image using a combination of Copic and Specrum Noir Markers. Used Gelly Roll Sakura #8 Pen on eyes. Sentiment stamped with Versa Fine – Onyx Black and then embossed with Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder.

Image and Sentiment: Kraftin Kimmie Stamps – Birthday Bianca

Background Paper: Scrapberry’s – Rhapsody in Blue – 6″ x 6″ Paper Collection

Die Cut: My Creative Time – Scalloped Stitched Oval Dies.

Sparkle: Glitter Kiss – Blue Teal Kiss

Ink around Oval: Tim Holtz Distress Inks – Tumbled Glass

Ink around Card: Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Chipped Sapphire

Entered into Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge #431 – Blue Colour Challenge – http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.ca/2018/05/challenge-431-blue-colour-challenge.html

Purrr-Fect Day!

May24

Hi There!

Sharing a birthday card that I made using shades of blue.

 

Stamped image onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card using Memento – Tuxedo Black ink.

Sentiments stamped with Versa Fine – Onyx Black and then embossed with Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder.

Used MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool to get nice clean lines for image and sentiments.

Stamp and Sentiments: Your Next Stamp – Party Pets – CYNS586

Background Paper: Echo Parks Paper Co. – Birthday Wishes by Alisha Gordon – 6″ x 6″ Paper Pads

Die Cut: Die-Namics MFT-489 PCD Fishtail Figs STX

Hope you like it!

Entered into Your Next Stamp Challenges.

http://yournextstamp.com/blog/sketch-and-color-challenge-89-more-inspiration/

YNS Facebook “Challenge 89”

SplitcoastStampers Gallery “your next stamp” and “ynschallenge89”

Heavenly Holiday

May19

Hi There!

Sharing a Christmas card that I made. I make over 50 cards every year, so this year I am starting early.

Included a close-up.

Stamped image onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card using Memento – Tuxedo Black and my MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool and then coloured it in with a mixture of Copic and Spectrum Noir Markers. Sentiment was stamped with Versa Fine – Onyx Black and Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder.

Image and Sentiment: Kraftin’ Kimmie Heavenly Holiday Stamp Set

Embossing: EFE 002 Christmas Oval -1 – Erwin Snellen

Glitter: Martha Stewart Crafts – Crystal Fine Glitter

Ribbon: Crafts 02-0201046

Hope you like it!

 

Parents Anniversary

Apr27

Hi There!

Sharing a card that I made for my parents anniversary a while back last year. Been so busy that I’m just getting around to posting it now. LOL!

Here is a close-up:

 

I then put this on the back of the card to finish it off.

 

All stamps were stamped using MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool. Images were stamped onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card with Memento – Tuxedo Black and sentiments were stamped with Versa Fine – Onyx Black and then embossed with Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder. A mixture of Copic and Spectrum Noir alcohol markers were used to colour in the images.

Stamps: 

Images: Mo Manning – Young Love MO128 and Mo Manning – Jack and Ginger MM010

Sentiments: Peachy Keen Stamps – PKSC-04 April 2012

Background paper: Heartfelt Creations – Flowering Dogwood Collections – 12″ x 12″ Paper Pad – HCDP1-275

Die Cuts: My Creative Time -Stitched Squares Inside and Out, Crafter’s Companion – Die’sire – Mini Victoriana, Crafter’s Companion – Die’sire – Mini Victoriana

 

Wedding Card

Apr16

Sharing a wedding card that I made for my sister-in-law who just got married recently. She met a wonderful man and we wish them well on their new journey together.

Front of the card:

Here is a close-up of the couple:

I printed out the image in Grayscale on my printer from Polkadoodles – Work and Play 9 Collection – Love and Kisses  – Bride and Groom onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card and then coloured it in with a mixture of Copic and Spectrum Noir markers.

Background Paper: K&C Company – Susan Winget Specialty Paper – SW Botanical

Die Cuts: My Creative Time -Stitched Squares Inside and Out, My Creative Time – Sentiment Label Dies, PaperCrafter Today – 15 Die Cut Sentiment Set.

Back of Card:

Using my MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool, stamped High Hopes – Just Married – S070 image onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card using Memento – Tuxedo Black ink. Coloured image in with a mixture of Copic and Spectrum Noir markers.

Hope you like it!

Entered into:

https://polkadoodle.blogspot.ca/2018/04/wk-15-polkadoodles-crafting.html

https://digichoosday.blogspot.ca/2018/04/wk-15-digi-choosday-challenge.html

 

Birthday Card – Fishin’ Friends 2018

Mar27

Sharing a birthday card that I made for my older brother this year! He loves his camp and fishing. His dog is usually by his side and so I thought I would make him a nice fishing themed card this year.

I used my MISTI and stamped all images with Memento – Tuxedo Black onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card. Then used a mixture of Copic and Spectrum Noir alcohol markers to colour.

On the front I used a stamp from Whimsy Stamps called “Fishin’ Friends” from the Crissy Armstrong Collection.

Here is a close-up:

On the inside, I decided to continue with the theme. All stamps on the inside and the front sentiment are from Ai – Art Impressions Clear Stamps Reel Great Guys Set – 4900 by the artist Bonnie Krebs.

Here is close-up:

Sentiments were stamped with Versa Fine – Onyx Black ink and then embossed with Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder.

Background Papers:

Echo Park Paper Co. – Under the Sea – 6″ x 6″ Paper Pad

KaiserCraft – High Tide – 6.5″ Paper Pad

DCWV – The Birthday Wishes Stack – 6 in. x 6 in. Paper Pad

Die Cuts:

My Creative Time – Stitched Squares Inside and Out

 

Hope you like it!

Congratulations and Best Wishes

Mar11

Hi There,

Sharing a card that I made for a lady at my workplace. She is going to be starting a new job and I thought it would be nice to wish her well. She was a super nice young woman and she will be missed. I wish her the best of luck!

For the front of the card, I created my own background using various Tim Holtz Ranger inks. I added a little bit of water and created a splatter background onto watercolour paper and then heat set it.

The image was from a former Kit and Clowder August 2016 Pencils monthly class using La La Land Crafts – Marci with Camera.

On the inside I created a little scene using stamps and embossing folder called Safari Friends which came free with Papercraft Essentials #145. Used Memento – Tuxedo Black and MISTI – Most Incredible Stamping Tool to stamp the images. Coloured in with a mixture of Copic and Spectrum Noir alcohol markers.

Die cuts from: PaperCrafter Today which also came free with their magazine.

Hope you like it!

Birthday Break

Aug28

Hi There,

Sharing a birthday card that I made using digital stamp Brentwood Owl from jessicalynnoriginal.relaxingwithcoffee_allrightsreserved_2017, printed onto Copic Marker X-Press It Blending Card. Used sentiment from AI – Art Impresssions PopCards – 4859 – Oldie PopCard on the front. Create  my own background using Craftin Desert Diva’s – Got Coffee stamps. Coloured in image with a mixture of Copic and Spectrum Noir markers.

Close up:

 

Die cut images out with: Die-namics Stitched Rectangle STAX and Craftin Desert Diva’s Craftin Desert Diva’s Fancy Frames.

 

Inside the card:

 

Stamped sentiment with MISTI, Versa Fine – Onyx Black and Ranger – Clear Super Fine Detail embossing powder using stamps from My Creative Time – MCT-275 You Deserve a Break.

Images – Craftin Desert Diva’s – Got Coffee. Coloured with Copics.

Hope you like it!