Hi everyone! Welcome back to my blog. When it comes to crafting, I go through phases. Like just a die-cutting phase, or just Copic coloring phase. These days I seem to be back to my Polychromos pencils coloring phase and I have another coloring video for you featuring a stunning Sketch Lotus Flowers stamp set from Simon Says Stamp.
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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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CARDS DETAILS
I have shared numerous videos about pencil coloring and Polychromos coloring is particular (see them all in a playlist HERE) and I’m really happy that you guys are enjoying these. Today I have a simple video featuring no-line polychromos pencil coloring on Strathmore Toned Gray Sketch Paper. I love this paper for any kind of pencil work.
I started making this card by stamping image in light gray ink onto my paper using a mini MISTI. You don’t need to use MISTI for this, regular clear block stamping will work just fine.
Next, I picked the colors of pencils I wanted to use. I looked up lotus images online and decided I wanted to make my flower multicolor! So I have one colored in yellow, one in peach, one in pink and one, what seems to be a leaf, colored red (I didn’t realize it was a leaf and thought it was another flower).
Here’s the list of specific colors I used for this card:
- Green: #170 May Green, #168 Earth Green Yellowish, #174 Chromium Green Opaque
- Peach: #132 Light Flesh, #131 Medium Flesh, #101 White
- Yellow: #107 Cadmium Yellow, #108 Dark Cadmium Yellow, #109 Dark Chrome Yellow
- Red: #118 Scarlet Red, #223 Deep Red, #225 Dark Red
- Gray: #232 Cold Grey III, #234 Cold Grey V
Once my coloring was done I used a coordinating die and die-cut image out. I also backed it up with a sheet of Neenah 110lb cardstock to make it more sturdy (the paper that I used for coloring is rather thin). I covered the front of an 4Bar card with white woodgrain cardstock, foam mounted my floral cluster on top, added a white heat embossed sentiment that reads “You Make Life Beautiful” (from the You Got This stamp set) and embellished this card using Butterfly Kisses sequins and Jewels.
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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.
 Simon Says Stamps and Dies Sketch Lotus Flowers Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Clear Stamps Sketch Lotus Flowers Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Sketch Lotus Flowers Wafer Dies Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp You Got This Stamp Set Shop at: SSS |
 Strathmore 400 Series Recycled Toned Sketch Shop at: SSS |
 Faber-Castell Polychromos 12 Set Shop at: SSS |
 Faber-Castell Polychromos 36 Set Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Magnetic Handy Mat Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Smoke Gray Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Versamark Watermark Emboss Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Butterfly Kisses Sequins Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Black Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Decorative Woodgrain Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Woodgrain Cardstock White Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Emboss White Detail Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS |
 Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Jewels Shop at: SSS |
 Mini Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS |
 EK Success Powder Tool Applicator Shop at: SSS |
 Scrapbook Adhesives Black Foam Tape Shop at: SSS |
 Scor-tape 2 1/2 Inch Crafting Tape Shop at: SSS |
 Tonic Deluxe Adhesive Nuvo Glue Shop at: SSS |
 Crystal Ninja Crystal Katana Pick Up Tool Shop at: SSS |
Your shaping completely transformed those flowers. Super cool!
Beautiful card and the colouring is awesome!
Beautiful.
I am such a fan of your work! I love this card. It’s stunning and your coloring is just fabulous! TFS!
Just beautiful! Your coloring is amazing!
Oh my goodness! Gorgeous coloring! Lovely card!
I always enjoy watching you color, it’s mesmerizing, and always stunning. This is a wonderful release.
Wow!!! Awesome card and colours!!!
What beautifully colored flowers. When I color with colored pencils, I always get lines. Love the way you shared a video on how to make this card!
Beautiful!
Beautiful card. Love the coloring of the flowers.
Beautiful card, Yana. I am becoming a real fan of colored pencils!
Stunning as always.. Beautiful coloring. I love visiting your blog, so much inspiration and gorgeously colored images.
I love this Sketch Lotus and I could watch you color forever. Beautiful, gorgeous card!
Stunning colouring, and what a beautiful design, Yana!
Oh my goodness! Great creation! Great release, I especially love your colored pencil coloring video!
Your coloring is amazing especially the way you blendedot all without using anything extra. I will be checking out your other videos too.
Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely gorgeous Yana! You coloring is wonderful and after watching you, I know I need a lot more practice! Hugs!
Very pretty and love the information you share
Beautiful flowers!
fab card, and coloring
WOW such a GORGEOUS card!!!! Love it and this new release:)
I love the coloring on the lotus flower. Beautiful.
The coloring is incredible! I just bought a #2 brush so I can try it…
You are quite artistic. This card should be framed.
Stunning card! Beautiful design, vibrant colors and lovely coloring!
Love the pencil coloring! Beautiful!
Lovely coloring on your card. So pretty!
Beautiful technique
Beautiful
Beautiful coloring. i love this lotus stamp set and i love how you put your sentiment on the vertical! really, really nice!
Another stunning card; your coloring with those pencils is just fantastic!
Excellent coloring and color palette.
Beautiful flowers. Enjoyed your video. Ty
Ive been seeing a lot of ppl using the toned paper, i just have to try it! Thanks for your inspiration!
Thank you for the wonderful video.
Beautiful pencil coloring! This stamp set is just made for no line coloring.
Lovely! Your pencil work is fantastic.
Your coloring is so beautiful! I love the lotus image and your card really lets it shine!
Beautiful flowers! I love the way you did the sentiment, too.
This is just so beautiful- you really brought these flowers to life! And, I think your red leaf was the perfect choice! Thank you for all your advice about coloring…I always learn so much from you!
I just love the colour effect of these pencil crayons–really beautiful card! 🙂
This card is so beautiful. The colouring is amazing.
I can only hope to color and shade this well! Beautiful card, and beautifully done.
Yana, as always I am blown away by your talent. This card is so beautiful. I love the colors you chose for flowers. So pretty!!
Hi Yana, just love that you used colored pencils. I love them more than markers. Love the Lotus, soooo pretty.
Yana, you never cease to amaze me!
Beautiful card.
Stunning! I never get tired of watching you color!
Yana, this is gorgeous!