Aug 14 2008
Experimenting with Copics
Julia’s challenge today at Splitcoast Stampers is to use Copic markers. I wanted to try something I hadn’t done before…coloring directly on the stamps with the Copics.
True Friend
When I heard about this technique from Dawn (who I think heard about it from Gina K) I was so excited. I’ve always loved the effect of coloring with markers on stamps but I had no idea you could do it with Copics.
I colored the flowers here with a yellow Copic, then orange around the edges and finally brown on the stems. Then I sprayed the markered stamp with rubbing alcohol and stamped! LOVE IT (not necessarily THIS card, but the concept)! My room smelled like the doctor’s office, but other than that, it worked great!
The background on the darker paper is one of the newer releases from Cornish Heritage Farms, Pinwheel. (Just wanted to point that out because I like it so much.)
Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day!
Cardstock: Prism Sugar Cream (base), Natural Smooth, Candle Glow Dark, Tawny Dark, Birchtone Dark Stamps: Cornish Heritage Farms “Nature’s Silhouettes” (Kim Hughes Collection), “Friend Centers” (Mona Lisa Moments) and Pinwheel Backgrounder Ink: Ranger Adirondack Espresso and Walnut Stain Distress Accessories: Copic markers, rubbing alcohol (in a spritzer), ribbon, hemp, piercing template/needle, brown marker, sponge. Card size 4 ¼” x 5 ½”.
A gorgeous card…love the warm colors.
I think your card is beautiful! I’ve been meaning to try this technique since I saw GinaK explain it and I’m happy to hear that’s the challenge today! Yippee!
This is very beautiful, Michele. I must try this technique today.
Wow! I think the card is just gorgeous! :o)
Wow, that is pretty! I am gonna have to try that!
Very beautiful! And I didn’t know u could do that, so thanks for sharing!!!
This is sooo beautiful!!!!
Yummy and gorgeous! I love those rich, warm, caramel, coffee colors. Hmmm, now I’m craving some flavored coffee!
wow- I didn’t know you could do that! pretty card!
Gorgeous opulent card!
This is so gorgeous, and I love the colors and stamps you’ve used!! I love all of your stitches too!! (I need to try this technique sometime).
Gorgeous!!! It’s just so warm and cozy!
there you go again with the brown! this is a stunning card, M…WOW!!!
Great card again — love it!!! I have never used my Copics on the rubber — I guess I thought you weren’t supposed to — HUH!!! Lovely result — I MUST try — thanks!!!