Hello and welcome to my blog! I’m thrilled to have you joining me today as we celebrate the release of a stunning “Just Add Color” rubber stamp collection from Stephanie Low & Spellbinders. More about the blog hop & giveaway below, but first, let’s talk about these stamps and things you can make with them.
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The “Just Add Color” collection is just that – it is full of beautiful hand drawn outline florals we see all around us. There are 10 red rubber stamp sets in this line, each it’s own flower or a grouping of flowers as well as some mandalas, too. These can be used separately or combined together with a little bit of masking to create stunning floral arrangements (there’s tons of inspiration on the Spellbinders blog using these, too; be sure to take a look). There are no coordinating dies available for these stamps, so if you want to cut them out you’ll have to fussy with scissors.
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 making my card by creating masks for the images I was planning to use. I stamped flowers onto masking paper and cut them out with the help of detail scissors. Next, using a mini MISTI stamping tool, I create a large floral arrangement by stamping images, masking them and adding additional images in the background.
Images were stamped using Spellbinders Cave Black ink by Jane Davenport, this is an alcohol marker friendly ink, similar to Intense Black by Simon Says Stamp and Hero Arts, it works beautifully with alcohol markers or watercolor mediums and doesn’t bleed from either.
Once my stamping was done I started coloring. I used Copic markers for this project today as I often consider them a speedy way to color. I’ve said this a million times – I’m not whiz when it comes to Copic markers or any coloring medium for that matter and I just do basic coloring without giving it much thought.
I typically have the base of the leaves or petals darkest as this is where you’d normally see most of shadows in nature and keep the tip or the center of the leaf or petal lightest and use my medium marker color to transition between the two. If I feel I need to I often go back to the darkest areas and intensify them even more to have darker, deeper shadows on my projects to set the mood.
I used the following marker colors for both of the cards I’m sharing today:
- G99 dark, G94 medium, YG03 light.
- RV23 dark, RV10 medium, RV00 light.
- RV14 dark, RV13 medium, RV10 light.
To create a dramatic effect on this card I also colored a background. For this I employed a BG09 marker. It’s a new one in my collection and I picked it up specifically with background coloring in mind. I love to create bold, dramatic cards and using a dark background is one way to do it. I also love to have bright vibrant colors on my projects and if I start with a dark background I’m not always able to achieve that, at least not with every kind of coloring medium I like to use. If I color with Copic markers I opt for a white or light background and simply color it in using my preferred color.
Coloring a background on a card takes some time and it also takes a lot of layers, especially with Copic markers. The key here is to take it slow and one layer at a time, I think, and to keep coming back to the background to add more saturation and more ink to get desired effect. This will use a lot of the ink from your marker, so be ready. Copic markers are expensive, you might not want to use up your marker ink to color a background. Perhaps use a cheaper medium in that case.
Once my coloring was finished I stared working on a sentiment for this card. I decided I’d foil one using Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System and Glimmer plates. After foiling my sentiment in matte gold foil I cut it out using a banner die from the February Glimmer Kit and added on to the card.
To finish this project I die-cut my colored panel using pierced rectangle die and foam mounted it onto an A2 white card base. I also added some gold thread and embellished this project with a few sequins from my stash.
I made another card using same supplies and almost identical floral arrangement. This time I went with a white background with woodgrain texture. You can see how big of a difference a dark background can make. I love both looks, but sometimes prefer the dark one. Which one do you like more? Let me know in the comments below.
BLOG HOP
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GIVEAWAY!
To celebrate this release, Spellbinders is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 3 lucky blog readers – selected from the comments across all of the blogs in the hop. Giveaway closes on Sunday, February 24th 11:59 pm EDT. Winners will be announced on Spellbinders blog in the blog hop post the following Monday. Winner is responsible for shipping cost, duties and taxes.
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!
 Spellbinders Large Peonies Cling Rubber Stamps Shop at: SSS | SC | SB |
 Spellbinders Scored and Pierced Rectangles Shop at: SC | SB | AZ |
 Spellbinders Everyday Sentiments II Glimmer Hot Foil Plate Shop at: SSS | SC | SB |
 Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AZ |
 Spellbinders Deep Sea Die Cutting and Embossing Machine Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AZ |
 Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month Club Shop at: SB |
 Glimmer Hot Foil – Matte Gold Shop at: SC | SB | AZ |
 Jane Davenport Squid Ink Cave Black Shop at: SSS | SB | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Fog Gray Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Hero Arts Decorative Woodgrain Cardstock Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Simon Says Stamp Masking Paper Shop at: SSS |
 Judikins Eclipse Art Masking Tape Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Mini Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker RV14 Begonia Pink Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker RV13 Tender Pink Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker RV10 Pale Pink Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker RV00 Water Lily Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker RV23 Pure Pink Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG99 Marine Green Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker G94 Grayish Olive Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG03 Yellow Green Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Copic Sketch Marker BG09 Blue Green Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 DMC Metallic Gold Embroidery Thread Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Sequins Girl’s Best Friend Shop at: SSS |
 Pretty Pink Posh Metallic Gold Confetti Shop at: SSS | PPP |
 Tonic Spring-cut Fine Tip Detail Scissors Shop at: SSS | AZ | TS |
 Tonic Deluxe Adhesive Nuvo Glue Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ | TS |
 Crystal Ninja Crystal Katana Pick Up Tool Shop at: SSS | AZ |
SAVE ME/PIN ME TO PINTEREST
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Love these two cards! That dark background really makes the image stunning. Several layers, you say? Congrats on your patience! TFS! kReN@afourthlife
These cards are absolutely stunning. I really love the new stamps.
Just lovely!!!
I really love the darker background of your first card but I’m not sure I would use all my ink to color it when I probably could find a suitable cardstock instead. Of course, for a very special recipient, I guess I would color the background too!!!
I’m drawn to the dark one. Both are beautiful. You always inspire me.
Lovely cards – especially love the dark colored background, really sets off the florals! Just beautiful!
Both cards are stunning!
I love both cards but, I do like the one with the solid background better.
I can see how the darker background really makes the color of the flowers pop! You’ve chosen such a pretty color combination. As someone who loves to color and is always looking for stamps with images I can color, this collection looks ideal for me. And I would love to see you make some of the boxes. I’ll be getting that die to make some shadow boxes and would love to see more on how you make them. Thanks, Yana and hope you trip to China is going well. Safe travels.
The colors in your flowers are amazing! I love those subtle graduations of pink! Awesome!
Crafty Hugs!
Michele H.
crimsonowl@comcast.net
Gorgeous cards, Yana. I’ve always loved Spellbinders dies, but I’ve recently purchased a few of the cling stamps and they stamp beautifully. It’s tough to pick a favorite, but I think I prefer the white background.
I love both cards. Both of them are gorgeous.
Thanks for sharing…
Dear Yana
your creations are beautiful. I just cant say that I like the other better as I hv fallen in love with both cards. The floral collection Just Add Color is beautiful. Thank you for teaching with love and care. I would love to own all of them one day. Tc stay blessed always. Love and Hugs from Sri Lanka
Although I like the dramatic dark background I love the gold embossing on the second card!
Yana, I LOVE BOTH of your cards! The darker background makes me think of Tapestry & it is RICH! The lighter background is just as elegant with the gold embossing & LOVELY lightly colored flowers! GORGEOUS WORK!!!! 😉
Lovely cards as usual.
The teal background makes the flowers really stand out beautifully
Beautiful cards! I love the teal background.
I don’t think that my comment “took”. I love the way the teal makes the flower stand out!
Both cards are absolutely gorgeous! I prefer the one with the dark background the best! Great inspiration!
I love the dark background in this case – really makes the colours POP.
Both are beautiful!
Gorgeous new stamps! I love those florals! And your cards are so pretty!
Love both versions, but am partial to the florals on the white background. I prefer softer colors and love the gold embossing. I recently got my Glimmer Hot Foil Machine and know I’ll be using it more and more. Thanks, Yana, for another wonderful tutorial.
Just beautiful! Two cards…and two videos…that was awesome! I love your work….I am a follower on YouTube…..I so enjoy seeing what you come up with….Lovely as always..thank you so much
Gorgeous cards–love the coloring, just so beautiful!
Super beautiful cards!! I love your coloring!!
I love how the dark background makes your flowers shine bright a real feast for the eyes.
Great job, love the gold embossing, the two very different color combos and Thanks for sharing this new release!
I love the colors you chose for both cards. I’ve always admired your coloring skills and do not disappoint with these either.
I really like the soft look of the second card.
Really Gorgeous cards!!!
Both are gorgeous but, I am in love with the card with the dark background!
Your cards are absolutely gorgeous. I love your coloring. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful cards, I love the colors!
Your cards are so lovely!! I really love your coloring and blending particularly the second one. Gorgeous!!
As always, Yana, your coloring is spectacular. I love the pinks. TFS!
Gorgeous pinks, lobe that dark green background!
Two very different but equally beautiful cards. You are so talented. I look forward to your posts for inspiration!
Just beautiful. Love the vivid colors so thanks for the tip on how you got it. TFS
You did a great job of coloring the flowers and leaves. You made them have depth.
These are both beautiful; my eye is drawn to the teal background. I love how moody and intense it makes the floral design! Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!
Beautiful cards. I was drawn to the richness of the dark contrast of colors on your first one. I love adding gold thread to my cards. Yours adds just that extra something.
I love the accents they add the perfect touch
I really like the dark background of the first card. It helps the flowers really stand out. I also like the pastel color of the second card. Nicely done!
love how you created two of the same card, but they look so different with the darker background – very nice idea:)
Beautiful as always!
Simply gorgeous! I love your creations. Thanks for the inspiration. 😀
You do such great work! Thanks for sharing. I love them both, but am favoring the dark background slightly, I think. Nice.
Well Yana, I love deep rich colours, but I think this time I like the white background as the card just speaks of peace & delicacy to me. Both are gorgeous!
Yana your videos and samples this week are so inspiring. I love both cards equally although the first one really caught my attention and I had to see how you did it. Beautifully coloured and shown. Thanks for always showing alternatives and great examples. Love your blog!