Hello crafters! Today’s video is brought to you by Colorado Craft Company – I am very excited to share their January 2021 Anita Jeram Illustrations release with all of you, show you the new stamps, show you a couple of cards I made, and host a giveaway sponsored by Colorado Craft Company
Colorado Craft Company is a newer stamp company on the market. I have shared several videos and projects with their products in 2020 and 2019 and I had an absolute blast creating with their stamps. They introduced a new line of stamps featuring illustrations of a world-famous author and illustrator, Anita Jeram, in October of last year, and those stamps became an instant hit.
I wasn’t familiar with Anita’s work, but I fell in love with her illustrations and while they aren’t typically my style, I enjoy coloring her cute critters and making greeting cards with the images she illustrated. So I eagerly looked forward to this new release and it did not disappoint!
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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.
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ANITA JERAM STAMPS – JANUARY 2021 RELEASE
 Colorado Craft Company 4 Leaf Clover Stamps Shop at: SSS |
 Colorado Craft Company 4 Leaf Clover Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Colorado Craft Company Ever Thine Stamps Shop at: SSS |
 Colorado Craft Company Ever Thine Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Colorado Craft Company Lots of Love Stamps Shop at: SSS |
 Colorado Craft Company Lots of Love Dies Shop at: SSS |
CARD DETAILS
With Anita’s illustrations so full of character I always feel like there isn’t much needed to make a great card. I like to stamp her characters, do simple coloring, and pop my colored character panel on an A2 white card base. I might add a colored background panel, to tie together with the coloring I have going on on the panel, I might add an embossed panel, too, to add some texture, but for the most part, I feel the illustrations speak for themselves and there isn’t much I need to do to make my cards shine. You’ll notice nearly all of my cards are rather basic, but they are super fun, all thanks to Anita’s illustrations. I didn’t even add any embellishments to my cards, I did add some cute hearts to Valentine’s day cards, but that was it.
GET TO CALL YOU MINE CARD
Follow these steps to re-create this card:
- Stamp images in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto Neenah Solar White 80lb cardstock using mini MISTI. Keep stamp in the MISTI.
- Color images with Copic markers: YG03 (grass), B000 (sky), E51, E33, E37 (bunny), RV11 (flower)
- Reposition panel back inside the MISTI, re-stamp the outlines in Versafine Onyx Black ink.
- Cover A2 card front with light blue cardstock.
- Cut the stamped panel to 3 3/4 x 5″, foam mount to card.
- Embellish card with plastic hearts.
STILL COZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS CARD
Follow these steps to re-create this card:
- Stamp images in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto Neenah Solar White 80lb cardstock using mini MISTI. Keep stamp in the MISTI.
- Color images with Copic markers: YG03, YG01 (grass), B000 (sky), E51, E33, E37, W1, W3 (bunny), RV11 (flower), YR18, YR15 (carrot).
- Reposition panel back inside the MISTI, re-stamp the outlines in Versafine Onyx Black ink.
- Cover A2 card front with green cardstock.
- Cut the stamped panel to 3 3/4 x 5″, foam mount to card.
- Embellish card with plastic hearts.
- Stamp sentiment on the inside of the card.
A GOOD FRIEND CARD
Follow these steps to re-create this card:
- Stamp images in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto Neenah Solar White 80lb cardstock using mini MISTI. Keep stamp in the MISTI.
- Color images with Copic markers: YG03, YG01, YG17 (grass), Y15, Y35, YR14, R20, R22, W1 (hampster).
- Reposition panel back inside the MISTI, re-stamp the outlines in Versafine Onyx Black ink.
- Cover A2 card front with light gray cardstock.
- Cut the stamped panel to 3 3/4 x 5″, foam mount to card.
- Stamp another clover and clover field, color select images, cut out right up to the edge, foam mount onto the card.
- Stamp sentiment on the inside of the card.
ANOTHER GOOD FRIEND CARD
Follow these steps to re-create this card:
- Stamp images in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto Neenah Solar White 80lb cardstock using mini MISTI. Keep stamp in the MISTI.
- Color images with Copic markers: YG03, YG01, YG17 (clover), Y15, Y35, YR14, R20, R22, W1 (hampster), B000, B00 (dragonfly).
- Reposition panel back inside the MISTI, re-stamp the outlines in Versafine Onyx Black ink.
- Cover A2 card front with light green cardstock.
- Cut the stamped panel to 3 3/4 x 5″, foam mount to card.
- Stamp another clover and dragonfly, color images, cut out right up to the edge, foam mount onto the card.
- Stamp sentiment on the inside of the card.
REST OF THE CARDS
The rest of the cards are just as simple! I used the following Copic markers to do the coloring: W1, W3, W5, R20, R22, Y11, Y35, RV11, RV34.
GIVEAWAY (Now Closed)
Now let’s talk giveaway! I have 3 NEW Anita Jeram stamp sets to give way to one lucky person.
To enter the giveaway, subscribe to my blog newsletter, you can do so HERE, follow Colorado Craft Company on Instagram, and comment below letting me know your favorite way to color.
I’ll pick the winner on Jan 6th or 7th and will email you if you’ve won.
The winner is: Jeannie Ulrich. 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!
Colorado Craft Company 4 Leaf Clover Stamps Shop at: SSS | CCC |
Colorado Craft Company 4 Leaf Clover Dies Shop at: SSS | CCC |
Colorado Craft Company Ever Thine Stamps Shop at: SSS | CCC |
Colorado Craft Company Ever Thine Dies Shop at: SSS | CCC |
Colorado Craft Company Lots of Love Stamps Shop at: SSS | CCC |
Colorado Craft Company Lots of Love Dies Shop at: SSS | CCC |
 Mini Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Neenah 80LB Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Hero Arts Hero Hues Cardstock Arctic Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Hero Hues Premium Cardstock Pesto Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Fog Gray Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Green Apple Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Tsukineko VersaFine Onyx Black Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Gina K Designs Black and White Hearts Embellishments Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker Y11 Pale Yellow Shop at: SSS | AZ | BL |
 Copic Sketch Marker Y15 Cadmium Yellow Shop at: SSS | AZ | BL |
 Copic Sketch Marker Y35 Maize Shop at: SSS | AZ | BL |
 Copic Sketch Marker YR14 Caramel Shop at: SSS | AZ | BL |
 Copic Sketch Marker YR18 Sanguine Shop at: SSS | AZ | BL |
 Copic Sketch Marker RV11 Pink Shop at: SSS | AZ | BL |
 Copic Sketch Marker R20 Blush Pink Shop at: SSS | AZ | BL |
 Copic Sketch Marker R22 Light Prawn Shop at: SSS | AZ | BL |
 Copic Sketch Marker RV34 Dark Pink Shop at: SSS | AZ | BL |
 Copic Sketch Marker YR15 Pumpkin Yellow Shop at: SSS | AZ | BL |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG01 Green Bice Shop at: SSS | AZ | BL |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG03 Yellow Green Shop at: SSS | AZ | BL |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG17 Grass Green Shop at: SSS | AZ | BL |
 Copic Sketch Marker B000 Pale Porcelain Shop at: SSS | AZ | BL |
 Copic Sketch Marker B00 Frost Blue Shop at: SSS | AZ | BL |
 Copic Sketch Marker W1 Warm Gray Shop at: SSS | AZ | BL |
 Copic Sketch Marker W3 Warm Gray Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker W5 Warm Gray Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker E33 Sand Shop at: SSS | AZ | BL |
 Copic Sketch Marker E37 Sepia Shop at: SSS | AZ | BL |
 Copic Sketch Marker E51 Milky White Cream Shop at: SSS | BL |
 Jewel Picker Pick Up Tool Shop at: SSS | MFT | AZ |
 Zig Glue Pen Fine Tip Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
Hi Yana…..what sweet cards! My favourite colouring process is either watercolour or coloured pencils. I haven’t invested in Copics but depending on the card, will sometimes use Tombow water based markers as well. Thanks for the opportunity to participate in your generous offer!
I am fro the UK and love watching your videos, they are so inspirational and make me want to card make, keep up the fantastic work x
Hi Yana These cards are so cute. Colorado Card Company is certainly coming up with some cute stamp creations. My favourite colouring technique is Copics. I really enjoy how easy you can blend with them.
Look forward to seeing more of your videos. Happy New Year.
Love your dimensional technique. Those hamster cards are so cute!
I wasn’t familiar with Anita Jerum either but so glad CCC has her designing images! I love your clean and simple cards too Yana! Thanks for the video!
I forgot to say I love using alcohol markers!
Yana, these are lovely cards. Straight to the point and filled with love.
My favorite way to color is with Copics and add some pencil atop. Although I tend to just do the Copic part. I need to work on that this year.
Great cards and I like how detailed your directions are lately. Helps me picture each step in my head. Cheers!
Such adorable cards! Great video… I use colored pencils and watercolors for most of coloring.
Thanks for sharing…
Beautiful cards, Yana! I love to use my Zig clean color real brush markers when coloring images. Thanks for sharing!
Love your cards! I probably prefer to color with Copics most (assuming the coloring isn’t done using ink pads).
I love these cards. Anita Jeram’s illustrations are adorable. I’m really liking alcohol marker coloring right now. I’d love to try coloring these images.
Great cards. I love that you used a minimalist approach to coloring the images and they look awesome. I don’t have a favorite way to color…I go through phases of styles and product types, so whatever mood I’m in dictates what and how I craft.
So much talent displayed here!
I am a beginner and all I got so far is simple watercoloring.
Love, love, love your paperart!
I am learning to color with watercolors. I’m using a light hand. I’m excited to try on this release!! Enjoy your day.
These cards are AH-mazing!!! I just love them. I am currently learning how to watercolor cards. I have markers from years past but love the watercolor look.
To be honest, I’m not a big critter fan. But these images are adorable. I love using watercolor, but just got some spectrum noir markers for Christmas and am practicing with those. Love your videos! Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us.
Hi, Yana –
I’m so happy that you are the one showing off the new CCC release from Anita Jeram. I just adore her stamps. I have a bunch of the earlier ones released already and find them unbelievably charming. So sweet. You did a magnificent job of showcasing the new designs!! I would love to be considered for the gift you’re going to bestow on some lucky person.
I like to color with colored pencils (Prismacolor) and Tombow markers. I have just recently started building up a supply of Copic markers. I only have about 25-30 of them so far, but I like them as well. I wish I understood the numbering system of Copics better. I guess I will look on Pinterest or YouTube for more info.
Take care and keep sending out your lovely inspirational postings.
A hug –
Lori S in PA
I love that these packages have examples of coloring… I don’t own a lot of copics so having suggestions helps me a lot. Simple works well for me. Love all your examples and having that added layer really makes a difference. Anita is so talented and I love all of the stamps she has collaborated with Colorado Crafts. They sell out quickly, there’s how popular they are!
I have fallen head over heels for these new stamps. I can’t wait to get my hands on them. I usually like COPIC coloring but I my try my hand at more water coloring this year.
The way you colored them is so cute. I really like how you added your own spots to the stamped spots on one little guy. Really sweet. I am going to try to do more watercoloring this year. AND get into my craft room more often, and less time on the computer.
Oh my gosh, these are so adorable. I just love your work and have followed you for several years. Anita Jeram art is so adorable and coloring is always top notch.
I love your coloring of them, I know I couldn’t do any better without your examples.
Hi Yana! I enjoy your work and especially the color you use in your creations. I like water coloring, but really want to improve my skills with copic coloring. Thank you for hosting this giveaway opportunity.
Wow! I just love your cards! I wish I felt more confident in my watercoloring, but I am still pretty new at it. I tend to reach for my alcohol markers the most. You do make me want to get those watercolors out again though. Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win some great stamps. 😀
These are adorable! I LOVE all these sets and your coloring is amazing! I need to watercolor! I’m scared of it! HA! Thanks for the inspiration to start 🙂
These stamps are adorable. Usually watercolor or colored pencils.
These are adorable! Your coloring makes these illustrations pop off the page. I enjoy Copic and watercoloring my images. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us! Its a joy to watch.
The way you colored these adorable images is stunning and I cannot wait to give it a try! My favorite way to color is watercolor. I would like to be more proficient with my Copic markers so I am practicing often. Thank you for your inspiration!
I am smitten with this line of stamps and already own four of the previously released sets. I love your no-blend technique and will employ this method of coloring a lot in the future!
Your cards are so sweet! I love your coloring technique and how you popped up just a few images on your cards!
These cards are adorable! I love all of the Anita Jeram stamps! My favorite way of coloring these images is with watercolors but Copic Markers are a close second. I love your technique for Copic coloring❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for sharing this video, it is inspiring. My favourite way to colour is pencil crayons and gamsol. I have gotten into alcohol markers and still learning. Tried water colouring not with any success but will try again. Good luck everyone
I adore how you colored the images! My favorite medium to use is Copic markers and water colors. I’m still learning with pencils! Thanks for the chance to win! I love these stamps 🙂
My favorite coloring technique is using colored pencils. But, alcohol markers are fast becoming a new favorite. I love these new stamps from CCC and your cards are simple but oh so beautifully done, Yana! Thank you for the inspiration!!
Beautiful cards. My favorite is Coptic markers, but I also like colored pencils! Love this release.
Fantastic tutorial! I am new to all of this card making crafting. Your detailed information and instructions are the most helpful and easy to understand. So far my favorite way to color is alcohol markers so very slowly starting to invest in the Coptic markers. Your guidance on color groupings is invaluable! Thanks!!
These are so cute. Thank you for sharing.
How adorable these stamps
are and love your creations!
I like to use colored pencils.
Carla from Utah
Hello! I have enjoyed your vlog for a long time and this is the first time I have visited your website. I still haven’t worked up the courage to foil but I have saved your foiling videos for their tips. I enjoy and appreciate not only your skills and efforts with card-making but was impressed with your decision to move to the Ukraine. I send you all my best wishes and encouragement. Thank you for your special gifts and dedication!
I do love your coloring techniques and seems easier than blending. Beginners need all the help they can get. Don’t you love Anita’s stamps. They are so cute. They grew on me and made several Christmas cards with her stamps. Thanks for all you do. P.S. Have no way to comment on Instagram.
P.S. I also enjoy all your videos using colored pencils…they are my preferred medium. Of course, I am in love with Anita Jerram’s stamps and was glad to see that you approached the coloring the way I would as well. Thank you again for all your inspiration.
I always think I have to blend my Copic coloring, but I love your no blend technique. This is an awesome release! I adore them all
These cards are just adorable, love the simple illustrations. Copics are my number one way to color. I love the intense colors and blending effects these alcohol markers have.
Love your cards! The illustrations are so beautiful and your style makes them just pop on the card! I usually work with copics but have started to try my hand at watercolors since these stamps have come out. Thank you for sharing your talents!
Beautiful cards.
Adorable critters, loving your no blend coloring tips. Currently I’m enjoying alcohol markers and watercolor pens!
Copics are my favorite but I’d like to try more watercolors
Love your cards, thank you!
My favorite way to color is with copics. I have always traced the outline when I wanted it darker. I never thought to stamp again with versafine. Thank you for the tip. I will certainly give it a try. I already follow your blog and I did just start following CC on IG. Thank you for the chance to win a great prize.
I love this illustration style, so cute!
Lovely cards with these cute critters, the rabbits are my favourite. I enjoy Copic markers the most, thanks for the chance.
Lovely cards! I like coloring with watercolors! THanks for the chance to win, but even more for the cool video!
— Dalis
Nice cards, I liked the 3D and non blended coloring. Thank you for sharing.
My favorite way to color is with Copic markers.