Hello! Today I have something very special to share with all of you and I also have a giveaway to thank you for being my loyal subscribers and viewers. There are 5 giveaways sponsored by Colorado Craft Company.
Colorado Craft Company is a newer stamp company. I have shared a video and several projects with their products back in July 2019 and January 2020 and I had an absolute blast creating with their stamps. What I love most about their designs is their huge size. The images, especially in their Big & Bold line, are very large and easily take center stage on an A2 card and can readily be used on larger projects.
I have 3 cards to share with you all featuring their new Big & Bold stamp line, the new designs for July 2020. These are available exclusively at Simon Says Stamp for the first 2 days after the launch, so July 3rd and July 4th, and after that, on July 5th they will also become available on the Colorado Craft Company’s website.
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VIDEO TUTORIAL
Watch the video tutorial below or on Youtube to learn how I made the cards I’m sharing today.
BIG & BOLD SETS BY COLORADO CRAFT COMPANY
Each of the Big & Bold sets features one large size image that easily takes up the entire space of an A2 card and the stamp sets also have a number of coordinating sentiments done in various styles to complement the image.
Because of the size of these images, you have the freedom to really go to town with your favorite coloring mediums and add as many details as you like. You also have a lot of room to dress up your cards with additional mediums and add in more detail with a white pen for example, or glossy accents.
CARDS DETAILS
I started to work on my cards by stamping my images in Copic Marker friendly ink, Simon Says Stamp Intense Black, on white cardstock. I’ve done some prep work and have picked the colors of markers I wanted to use to color my flamingo. I tested various combinations and I also tested various alcohol markers, not just Copics. I ended up deciding to use RV10, RV21, and RV23, those are Copic markers and 453 marker, which is a Nuvo marker by Tonic Studios.
Included in the flamingo set is beautiful tropical greenery. I stamped it in black ink and my idea was to color it, cut it out and layer over my bird. I also stamped a sentiment, it reads Tickled Pink that we are friends. I adhered my panel to the A2 white side folding card base, next I added Pink Blush Jewels from Pretty Pink Posh and covered the image with Nuvo Aqua Shimmer pen to add some shimmery shine to my flamingo.
The hummingbird card features some masking. I stamped the image of the hummingbird, masked it and stamped flowers cascading from the top down. I ended up having 4 flowers creating a busy floral background for my bird. I used very similar marker colors to do my coloring. I went with RV10, R83, and RV19.
The leaves were colored using Altenew markers and I used G702, G715, and G554. The bird was colored using:
- E13, E37, and E79 for the beak.
- The head was colored using YG00, YG03, and YG17.
- The face was colored with RV10, R83, RV14, RV17.
- the neck was colored with E000, E02
I also used a B000 marker to color the background light blue. I love this trick – using my Copic markers to add color to the background. I stamped a sentiment in black ink on a separate piece of paper, cut it out and foam mounted onto the card. Next, I used a white pen and cleaned up the flower stamens a bit and again used a Nuvo shimmer pen to add shimmer and shine to my bird.
I’ve found the peacock image the hardest to color using my no blending method. I think that is probably because I’ve never colored a peacock before and I just had no idea where to start. To make things easier for myself, and you can use this trick also, I used a pencil and sectioned the image indicating what color each section needed to be. That made the coloring so much easier! In a way, this ended up being like paint by number.
GIVEAWAY (Now Closed)
Now let’s talk giveaway! I have 5 stamp sets to give way to 5 of you. 5 people can will, each will receive 1 new stamp set.
To enter the giveaway, subscribe to my blog newsletter, you can do so HERE and comment below letting me know your favorite lip color.
I’ll pick winners on Jan 6th or 7th and will email you if you’ve won.
Winners are sharonsyc, Autumn Bell, Joan Bettati, Cindy Schmidt and Sabina. Winners have been contacted (if you don’t see an email from me, please check your SPAM folder). Congratulations!
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!
 CCC Big Bold Tickled Pink Flamingo Shop at: SSS | TS / CCC |
 CCC Big Bold Hope Sings Peacock Shop at: SSS | TS / CCC |
 CCC Big Bold Hummingbird Delight Shop at: SSS | TS / CCC |
 CCC Lovely Legs Baby Congrats Shop at: SSS | TS / CCC |
 CCC Lovely Legs Sky Lantern Sympathy Shop at: SSS | TS / CCC |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Neenah 80LB Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Intense Black Ink Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Misti Regular Black Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Misti Mini Black Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Simon Says Stamp Sunshine Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp High Dive Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Clear Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Spellbinders Circle Replacement Foam Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AZ |
 Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tools Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 EK Success Powder Tool Applicator Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Masking Paper Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Pretty Pink Posh Sea Glass Jewels Shop at: SSS | PPP |
 Pretty Pink Posh Pink Blush Jewels Shop at: SSS | PPP |
 Copic Sketch Marker Rv17 Deep Magenta Shop at: SSS | Blick |
 Copic Sketch Marker RV10 Pale Pink Shop at: SSS | Blick | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker RV14 Begonia Pink Shop at: SSS | Blick | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker RV21 Light Pink Shop at: SSS | Blick |
 Copic Sketch Marker RV19 Red Violet Pink Shop at: SSS | Blick |
 Copic Sketch Marker R83 Rose Mist Violet Pink Shop at: SSS | Blick |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG00 Mimosa Yellow Shop at: SSS | Blick | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG03 Yellow Green Shop at: SSS | Blick | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG17 Grass Green Shop at: SSS | Blick | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker B000 Pale Porcelain Shop at: SSS | Blick | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker RV23 Pure Pink Shop at: SSS | Blick | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker E000 Pale Fruit Pink Shop at: SSS | Blick | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker E02 Fruit Pink Shop at: SSS | Blick | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker E13 Light Suntan Shop at: SSS | Blick | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker E37 Sepia Shop at: SSS | Blick | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker E79 Cashew Shop at: SSS | Blick | AZ |
 Altenew Artists Markers Set A Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | PPP |
 Altenew Artist Markers Set B Shop at: SSS | SC | SB |
 Tonic Rich Reds Nuvo Creative Pen Collection Shop at: SSS | TS / CCC |
 Tonic Woodland Greens Nuvo Creative Pen Collection Shop at: SSS | TS / CCC |
 Tonic Rosy Pinks Nuvo Creative Pen Collection Shop at: SSS | TS / CCC |
 Tonic Aqua Shimmer Pen Nuvo Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ | TS / CCC |
 Simon Says Stamp Big Momma Foam Tape Roll Shop at: SSS |
 Sakura Classic White Gelly Roll Pens Set of 3 Shop at: SSS | SC | Blick | AZ |
 White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AZ |
I love your new method of coloring! Definitely takes the stress out of coloring images. I rarely use lip coloring, but I tend to reach for lighter reds when I do.
I love those new colouring technique! Lip colour? Bold rich burgandy!
I love all of those but the hummingbird is my favorite! I don’t color well but it’s probably because I don’t practice coloring too.
I love the big bold images! My favorite lip color is coral 🙂
I love your cards. They are all beautiful! My favorite coloring medium is markers. Copics are my go to. I haven’t seen the no blending technique until now and I love it. Thanks for sharing. CCC big bold stamps are my new fave.
I love what you did with those stamp sets! The cards are beautiful.
My favorite lip color is nude.
I like these stamps (so big) I hope I win cause July 6th is my birthday. Thank you.
Oh I forgot Lip colour. I dont wear lipstick but I like the light soft colours.
love, love that flamingo! we don’t see many of those here in MInnesota! my current fav lip color is plum.
Love your new coloring style Yana. Beautiful cards with these great stamps. I am from Colorado too. Go Colorado Stamp Co!
Wow! These large bird images are incredible! Colorado Stamp company is always so unique! I think these stamps would have been intimidating, but your coloring makes them fun to try instead! I don’t really wear lip color, I am retired and never wore much make up anyway, plus I’m a “lip licker” as the make up artists would say so I was hopeless in their eyes! But they always steered me towards roses, but I could wear a brighter red for the holidays — if I were to go upstairs and check my make up bag you’d probably be shocked at how old my colors are so I’m not going to do that and embarrass myself!!
First, let me tell you that I love the way you talk. Second, I’ve never used Copics. I’m blend-challenged even with other mediums(a). But this new technique you show gives me some hope. Third, I’m from India and peacock is our National Bird. It’s so beautiful and so complicated in its coloring, it’s intimidating to try coloring it. You did a great job!
You are amazing! I always love their big bold stamps! Alcohol markers are my favorite because they give bold results. Great giveaway.
Stunning cards! I love your technique of coloring. I love to use colored pencils and I’ve been practicing with alcohol markers. I think I would enjoy trying your technique with the markers. Thanks for the chance on the giveaway.
Wait, my favorite lip color or my favorite way to color? My favorite way to color right now is with water color — I’ve just started playing around with water coloring again….
What a wonderful way to color with alcohol markers! I always struggle with blending, I ‘ll definitely give this a try. Thanks!
Your new color technique is very beautiful. The new Colorado Craft Company Big and Bold stamps are intriguing to make me try the non-blending technique. I love coloring with pencils but know I want to try the non-blending technique. I hope I win one of the Big and Bold stamps by Colorado Craft Company, they seem perfect for this medium technique. Thank you..Mrs.Nellie
Oops…my favorite lip color is Rose Flush.
My favorite lip color is always a pink. I am not particular. Could be light all the way to magenta. I do enjoy your latest style of coloring going with a light color then hard lines between the medium and dark. Very cool with the Colorado stamps.
Your artwork is beautiful. I recently found Colorado Crafts and love their designs. The large stamps were a little intimidating, but you gave the images a twist with your technique. I’ve been a follower of your videos and am a fan. I’m pretty sure that Colorado Crafts is definitely happy with your creations.
I am in love with that Flamingo Gorgeous! (and favorite lip color is coral)
These stamps are so unusual. I struggle with blending so I really love your no blend method. It more graphic and pulls the eye to the image. Love watching your videos, always learn something from them.
I’ve just started coloring images and I’ve started with watercolor and pencil. I’m so surprised at how calming it makes me feel when I’m coloring.
CORAL <3 And I love your new method of coloring. I use procreate on iPad and thats the same style I think. Really graphic
As always your colouring is impeccable. Thanks for the opportunity to win, thanks CCC. My favourite lip colour is nude. But I don’t often wear makeup, but like craft supplies, I can’t stop buying it.
I enjoy learning new techniques in all mediums recently I have been working on your no blend marker style.
Your work is outstanding and I hope I can someday be as good. Thanks for sharing and stay safe
Love this graphic style and these images are perfect for it. I like coral/pinks or brown/pinks for my lips.
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent. I love to use my copics as my color medium of choice. Love the flamingo, but the peacock is my favorite. Have a happy 4th.
So lovely. Loving the Hummingbird
I’m a nudish pink color girl. Amazing work Yana, the cards are gorgeous!
Your cards are beautiful! Love these new stamps. My favorite lip color is coral.
I love the big and bold stamps. I like a pale pink gloss, something natural.
You are so talented, I love all your cards! I love coloring with markers, even though I feel have more control with color pencils at blending, I also love water colors I am still learning though.
I love your cards and techniques, thank you for inspiring me always, I’m new to crafting my my lip color would be purple
You’re a genius! I love your no blending coloring method… I struggle with blending alcohol markers but your method makes it so easy (and fun)! My favorite lip color would be something glossy and natural. Thanks for sharing!
I love your new coloring technique which I will start working on. Also love hummingbirds and my favorite lip color is peach
Hi, thanks so much for teaching this new way of colouring, it’s so pretty and easier than blending. My favourite lip colour is rosy pink. Thank you xx
Fantastic cards. Love the stamp set. Your colouring is beautiful. Thank you for the great tips.
Love them all ! Thank u for sharing . Love your coloring technique. I love using alcohol markers, oxides, or pencils . Love lip gloss
I love the flamingo so much. He’s just beautiful. When I was younger I went for the bright reds, but now that I”m older, I do more neutrals.
Pretty cards, I love the hummingbird stamp! I don’ wear lipstick, so I guess my favorite color is natural.
I love your unique taste of card making always. I loved all three coloring methods but the first card is my best .
Beautiful cards! The flamingo is my favorite and thank you for the coloring tips. My favorite lip color is plum
Your no blend coloring is incredibly striking. I haven’t found the right stamp to use it yet, but it’s coming!
LOVE the colors! The gold shimmer is fantastic on the peacock. All 3 cards are very striking and dramatic. Thank you for sharing!
My goodness, these cards
are gorgeous! Love all the
images and your coloring.
I don’t wear lipstick, but
like a light pink.
Carla from Utah
Hola, Yana! Gorgeous cards and colors! So beautiful! I have been subscribed to your newsletter for awhile now. As for lip color, I just wear clear petroleum jelly on my lips and go natural.
Your amazing color technique with these humongous images are just fabulous. Thanks for sharing your inspiring craft with us. I like all shades of pink!
My goodness Yana. Stunning, stunning.
My favorite lip color is nude!
I love your projects and from these in particular I loved the flamingo the most. The peacock though is marvellous! I like colouring with copic markers blending colours but I’d like to try the non-blending technique. Thank you for sharing your beautiful projects with us.
Love the new big and bold stamps! I don’t wear lip color, but for myself prefer lighter natural shades .