Hello there! Thank you for stopping by to help celebrate new release from Altenew for February 2018. This post is a part of a celebratory blog hop (more about the hop and giveaways below).
Today I’m sharing a new to me way to color florals with Copic or other Alcohol markers. This is nothing new, but it’s something that I have recently discovered as I was playing with my markers and tried to come up with a fun way to color flowers. I also recently watched a video by Janette for Hero Arts about Flick Style coloring with pencils and her video has inspired my to try flicking with my Copics (visit Janette’s blog for more inspiration).
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VIDEO TUTORIAL
As always, I filmed a video tutorial showing how to create this project from start to finish. I’m hoping you’ll enjoy it. Watch it below or on my Youtube channel.
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CARD DETAILS
I started working on my projects by stamping beautiful floral images from a new stamp set by Altenew – Forever and Always in Simon Says Stamp Intense Black ink into onto Neenah Solar White cardstock. I used the flick style coloring to color the flowers and leaves. The colors I used were RV00, RV34 and RV09.
I applied my lightest color RV00 and I just colored the entire flower in. Next, I used my medium color, RV34 and flicked where the petals need to be darker, so I added shading to each petal. As I was coloring this I did notice that it’s best to let each layer of marker dry completely, so that the flicks do not blend together, but rather remain crisp and sharp. I’ve also found that for me it is easiest to flick in one direction, so instead of turning my hand I was rotating the paper.
Once I had my medium color flicked on, I can came in with the darkest color and flick it on as well. This coloring method worked really well for me for coloring these small flowers. The petals, especially those in the center of the flower were so small it would have been impossible to do proper blending, so I am happy I discovered this flicking technique.
I used just 3 colors for my coloring today, but I can also see myself using more colors, especially if the petals are a bit larger. This kind of coloring was also a bit inspired by Altenew layering images – some of their floral images have layers that mimic these flicks.
Once my coloring was done I added horizontal scoring to my background avoiding the stamped area – I’ve been using this technique for several month now and I’m still loving it. It is a bit hand on the hand especially if you score a bunch of backgrounds, but I think the end result is so totally worth it. Watch THIS VIDEO to learn more about it.
Next, I stamped and die cut Hand Made using the stamp and die from the Crafty Life stamp set and also stamped Create Happiness Today in black ink onto one of the scored sections of my background. I used my Simon Says Stamp Intense Black ink for stamping the sentiment as this is the kind of ink I used to stamp my flower outline and I like my inks to match for projects like this.
Finally, I trimmed my background to 4 x 5 1/4″ and foam mounted onto an A2 card base. I foam mounted the Handmade die cut and also used clear droplets from Pretty Pink Posh to embellish this card. I wanted to keep it very simple and have the floral arrangement be the center of attention.
I did foam mount the Hand Made die cut over one of the colored flowers – the yellow one. I did that for a few reasons. First, I wanted this cluster to have just 3 flowers, the 4th one looked a bit odd and it was distracting. Second, I didn’t like how I colored the yellow flower, my flicks were too big and it just didn’t look right. Third, I couldn’t find any better spot for this die cut – simple as that!
I also created one more card using another floral cluster from the Forever and Always stamp set. I did the exact same thing here in terms of stamping and coloring, For my sentiment I once again using the Crafty Life stamp set and I stamped I Love Ink, Paper, Stamps and You in black ink. I trimmed my panel and foam mounted onto a black card base for a lot of contrast.
GIVEAWAY!
To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to SIX lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog by Wednesday, February 14th for a chance to win. Six winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 2/16/2018.
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The next stop on this hop is Yoonsun Hur. You can also start over at the Altenew Card blog.
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support
 Altenew Crafty Life Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Crafty Life Die Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Forever & Always Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Intense Black Ink Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Black Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Scor-Pal Mini Scor-Buddy Scoring Board Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Small Teflon Bone Folder Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker Rv00 Water Lily Pink Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker Rv34 Dark Pink Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker Rv09 Fuchsia Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG00 Mimosa Yellow Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG03 Yellow Green Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG67 Moss Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG93 Grayish Yellow Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG99 Marine Green Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Crystal Ninja Crystal Katana Mixed Media Pick Up Tool Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Scor-tape 2 1/2 Inch Crafting Tape Shop at: SSS |
 Tonic Aqua Shimmer Pen Nuvo 2 Pack 888n Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 White Fun Foam 12 Pack 9 x 12 Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Tonic Deluxe Adhesive Nuvo Glue Shop at: SSS | SC |
 Pretty Pink Posh 4MM Clear Droplets (small) Shop at: SSS |
 Pretty Pink Posh 6MM Clear Droplets (medium) Shop at: SSS |
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Beautiful bouquet, thanks for the video!
Wow, these are gorgeous! I love this style of coloring the flowers.
Gorgeous flowers with that wonderful ‘flick’ technique! That little touch of yellow made the pink really pop off the cards.
You are one great flicker!! Loving these new stamp sets. Loving what you created with them!!
Very pretty and unique… I love the blend we get from alcohol markers, but it’s cool to see that we can do some different techniques.
The cookies of the flowers really pop on the card. So pretty and fun.
Ya na you are such a gifted artist/colorist. I love your style and ability to make a great product look spectacular! You have caused many transactions because of your work. I love the flowers… I’m addicted to flowers I think…
oh wow! beautiful!
Beautiful coloring… wish I was that good with Copics!
really lovely coloring, Yana – gorgeous card!!
I wish I could color as good as you. Maybe someday. Goodness knows I’m practicing! Thanks for sharing your bouquet card.
Another gorgeous card
So, so colorful and beautiful! Lovin the new release and the way you used it!
Your cards are lovely and the video is so helpful as I’m sure many of us benefit from actually seeing these various coloring techniques! Thank you for sharing!
I really like the flickering technique you used…I definitely plan to try that. Your cards are beautiful!
You are by far my favorite colorist. I enjoy everything you do!
Beautiful cards and a great use of the new colors. A great release.
brilliant coloring -love the vibrant colors!!
Love your pretty cards today. Great colors!
I so love this!! Janette is amazing like you! 🙂
I need to try this flicking style. Your results are beautiful.
beautiful cards, great coloring.
OMG! I love your bouquet of flowers. I always love learning new ways to craft so I was very excited that the first time I have ever seen any of your videos I learned the technique called flicking. I hadn’t heard this term before so I must thank you very much for your instructions. I have subscribed to your blog and am anxious to see more of your work. Thank you for all you have given me today.
Amazing! Love this flicking colouring technique!
Absolutely beautiful. I love your color choices.
Beautiful cards as always and an exciting release.
Thanks for sharing a new technique!
Such a lovely technique on your beautiful cards, Yana! Thank you again for another fantastic tutorial!!!
Gorgeous coloring!!
So gorgeous, Yana! LOVE!
Absolutely in love with your gorgeous cards and coloring. I am off to check out your video on how to colour these flowers.. Thank you so much for sharing this ❤
Beautifully coloured and such a chic layout!
Beautiful cards, gorgeous stamp set. Thanks so much for sharing the “flicking” technique. I struggle with blending alcohol markers, and I can’t wait to try this method.
Yana, you do such great coloring. Beautiful cards.
Очень ярко и красиво!
As always beautiful cards. Love the copic technique you shared in the video
Great release. Very pretty card.
Gorgeous cards and beautiful coloring! Love this awesome release!
Your coloring is amazing. Will need to try this out. Thanks for the information.
lovely cards and stunning coloring – thanks for sharing:)
Great coloring of the flowers. Nicely done.
Beautiful cards, Yana! Love this release and your video was great, as always.
Beautiful cards! I’ve always loved the look of flicks on flowers – haven’t tried it myself, but you’ve inspired me!
Love this stamp set and these cards are so beautiful. I don’t have Copics, but love coloring with colored pencils, markers and watercolors. These stamps work well with any of these mediums and I’m thankful for Altenew’s versatile designs.
Thank you for the video. I love the results you got from this technique. I will try this as my flower coloring leaves a lot to be desired. Altenew products are great and I’m so pleased with their layering stamps for those of us who are blending and shading challenged (like me).
Such gorgeous cards. The flowers are beautiful and your colouring is wonderful. I like using the flick technique.
Gorgeous flowers! Love your flicking technique.
Thanks for all the tips! Your cards are just lovely!
Love your card. The entire release is wonderful. My particular favorites are the Crafty Life and Trigonometry stamp sets.
Beautiful floral cards.