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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. I have an utter pleasure to introduce you to a new stamp company called Colorado Craft Company. They are new to me as well and I was delighted to learn a little bit more about them and get to play with their products.
I have 3 cards to share with you all featuring their new Big & Bold stamp line, the new designs for July 2019. 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 my video tutorial below or on Youtube to learn how I made the cards I’m sharing today.
BIG & BOLD SETS BY COLORADO CRAFT COMPANY
These stamp sets do have a bit of a higher price point, but they are larger in size and are very practical for those who like to color. 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.
The images in these have a lot of detail to them and I’ve found that to be extremely helpful when it comes to coloring them. I love to color, but I’m not an expert at any kind of coloring, so I try to get all the help I can and having that detail on these stamps is very practical.
I have 3 sets from this series, the Sweetest Birthday Cone, Birthday Cake, and Sweet Friend Cupcake.
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 or even some glitter for a nice sugary finish on these.
CARD DETAILS
I love the look of pop art and so this has inspired me to use the kind of colors and type of coloring for these cards to make them look like pop art.
I started by stamping the image outline in alcohol marker friendly ink on white paper. My coloring medium of choice these days is alcohol markers. In fact, I just got some re-inkers for my stash and I can now really go all out when it comes to coloring with my markers. A few years ago I was so intimidated by Copic coloring I’d only color the tiniest images where it was impossible to do any shading or blending, so it was more like coloring using just one marker and adding little bits of color.
I know a lot of you are intimidated by coloring, it doesn’t matter what coloring medium it is, it’s just scary and I get it, it’s still scary for me at times as well. But I don’t let the fear of messing up stop me from having fun and enjoying the process. So what if I don’t color it perfectly? It’s not a race, it’s not a competition, it’s a pleasant past time, it’s meant to help you relax and unwind, forget about your problems and just do something to enjoy yourself.
The marker colors I used are the following:
- R39, R27, R24, R22, and R20 for the cherry;
- C3, C1 and O markers to color the frosting;
- E33, E31, and E51 to color the cone;
- YG03 to color the stem on the cherry;
- RV19, RV17, RV14, RV13, RV11, and RV10 to color the ice cream
- B00 and B000 to color the background.
To help me color these images I went on Pinterest and I looked up colored images on ice cream, cupcakes, and cake slices. It was very helpful to see how other people have colored similar images in the past and that gave me some ideas in regards to my coloring here.
Copic markers used: Y21 (background), BG18, BG13, BG11 (cupcake wrapper); RB34, RV11, RV10 (cupcake); YG03, G94, G99 (leaves); R20, R22, R24, R27, R39 (strawberry)
To achieve that pop art look I also colored the background on my images. This is not something everyone likes to do for various reasons, some people like a white background, some don’t like to use of all marker ink to color the background, and some just don’t have the time. I personally love a nonwhite background. I do like to use the chisel nib of my marker for speedy coloring and then I just come back with the brush nib and add more color next to the stamped outline.
Copic markers used: RV10 (background); BG18, BG13, BG11 (cake); E51, E31, Y15, Y17 (cream)
Finally, to finish the card I stamped my sentiment – it reads “Sending sweet wishes your way”. I overlapped the ice cream quite a bit to have a one layer card. I also used a white Sakura pen in size 8 and 10 to add some white dots to the image – they add a nice touch to the finished card. And I used a white pen to color over the black outline that marks the highlight on the cherry.
To add some sugar to my card I used Nuvo Glitter Accents and coated the frosting on the top of the ice cream and finally use Glossy Accents to coat the cherry on top!
GIVEAWAY (NOW CLOSED)
Now let’s talk giveaway! I have 6 stamp sets to give way to 6 of you (3 Big & Bold sets shown here plus the 3 sets from the Lovely Legs collection shown below.
To enter the giveaway, subscribe to my blog newsletter, you can do so HERE and comment below letting me know which of the cards shared today you like the most.
I’ll pick winners over the weekend on July 6th or 7th and will email you to notify if you’ve won.
Winners are Linda Walmsley, ROSALIE JOHNSON, Terri W, Sandy T, Bonnie T., and Shanikka Gilbert. 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!
Use code HPY4TH for 15% off SITEWIDE at Simon Says Stamp
 Colorado Craft Company Big and Bold Birthday Cake Shop at: SSS |
 Colorado Craft Company Big and Bold Sweetest Birthday Cone Shop at: SSS |
 Colorado Craft Company Big and Bold Sweet Friendship Cupcake Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Black Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Ink Pad Intense Black Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Versamark Watermark Emboss Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | HA | AZ |
 Sakura Classic White Gelly Roll Pens Set of 3 Shop at: SSS |
 Tonic Fresh Snowfall Nuvo Glitter Accents Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts White Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Ranger Glossy Accents Glue Dimensional Adhesive Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 EK Success Powder Tool Applicator Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Copic Markers Shop at: SSS |
Ok I love love love the cards with the color backgrounds! You did an outstanding job at coloring I’m so jealous. My favorite was the ice-cream because it looked so dimensional but the cupcake looked good enough to eat. Thanks for the inspiration as always amazingly done.
Your cards are absolutely breathtaking, Yana! Love your coloring on all three. The cupcake is my favorite one. Thank you for introducing me to a new company. Are they based in Colorado?? I live in Colorado. lol
My favorite card was the ice cream cone. It looks do real and delicious. Thank you for sharing. Susan
Awesome cards! I am partial to the ice cream cone card! Love the colors you used!
I love this new stamp company. Can’t wait to get their stamps. I loved all your cards, but I’ll have to choose the cupcake. Thanks for sharing, Yana.
They are all beautiful cards, the ice cream cone would be my favourite.
I love these new stamps as they are a larger size and as you stated in the video fill an A2 card. All three of your cards are beautiful but I like the cupcake one the best. I also like the colored background as it adds depth to the card.
Hi Jana, Love all 3 cards, but my fav; is your last one, I just love watching you colour you always make it look so easy!, Cheers Anna.
My favorite is the ice cream cone, your coloring is exquisite!!
My favorite is the cupcake but they’re all stunning!
I love all your cards, but that cupcake looks good enough to eat! (Well they all do honestly) love the bright colors
i can’t decide which one is my favorite. Your cards always have beautiful colors. But if I have to chose I think I like ice cream the best.
Oh Yana, all your cards are gorgeous! I really like the ice cream one tho! Thanks so much for sharing your videos and for the chance to win such a generous giveaway.
Thanks for the chance to win one of those wonderful and fun stamps. I really like all three cards you shared, and I can’t decide if the cone or the cupcake are my favorite – because they both looks amazing.
Warm regards from Tina M.
I love all the cards you make! You have such a great talent and hope to learn more tips from you. My favourite would have to the cupcake card! With much love from Singapore!♡
My favorite card so far is the ice cream one. I just love the details and coloring technique. It is a beautiful card!!!
All your cards are so nice! My favorite one is the ice cream card.
Gorgeous cards! Love the sweetness!
Such talent thank you for sharing ! I love the ice cream cone card !
I love anything cupcakes — to me it means CELEBRATE! Your cards are lovely!
I have loved your style for a very long time! But these Colorado Craft stamps take the “cupcake”! Loving the size and the fun colors that can be used to color them. I too reach for my Copics the most often! They are a little pricey but the size and quality looks worth every penny. I would love to have the cupcake! Thank you for offering the giveaways!
Thank you for sharing your talent with us!!!! It is summer here in Texas and who doesn’t love a big ice cream home so that is my favorite stamp!!! Yummy!!!!!
…it looks like Colorado Craft Company is a great find!! The ice cream cone is just the sweetest…
These are truly amazing. I have seen the images but I didn’t have any clue what I would do with them. And these are just perfect
All the cards look amazing. My favourite has to be the Big & Bold Cupcake …… good enough to eat!! xx
Love the cupcake card/stamp set, but your LEGS at the beach is my favorite. Great ideas!
Thank you for sharing your awesome talent!!! I love everything that you make…especially the ice cream cone card that you shared from Colorado Craft Co.!
They are all SO beautiful!!! And delicious!! I really adore the ice cream cone!
Love all 3 cards. Each of them are perfect. But I do love the ice cream one just a little bit more lol. Thanks for the video too!
Your coloring is amazing!
That multi-layered cake is awesome! Thank you for sharing the list of Copic markers for each card – that is very helpful for beginners like me. These stamps are really outstanding – thanks Yana!
I think you did a great job of coloring all 3 cards. I preferred the colored backgrounds. The cupcake card is my favorite!
Love your cards! My favorite is Sweetest Birthday Cone! Fantastic job!!
Awesome coloring!! I love the birthday cone!!
I love the ice cream cone! Beautiful cards!
Hello Yana,
Beautiful coloring! I always enjoy watching your creations. 🙂
I love the cupcake card the best! So adorable.
The ice cream card is my favorite. YUM!!
Oh Yana, that ice cream cone looks good enough to eat. I think that is my favorite. I have very few copic markers but love the effect they give. A question for you, If you wanted to buy a big set of copic markers which set would you buy? I get so confused when I go to look at sets. Thank you for sharing today.
SWOON!! LOVE them ALL, but I’m a Cupcake Girl!! So the Cupcake image is my FAVORITE!! <3 THANKS for sharing and for the chances to WIN!! Have a FABULOUS Weekend!!
My favorite is the ice cream cone but all are very beautiful!
Yana, I really enjoy all your videos. The Colorado Craft company stamps are very unique. I love the Ice cream cone but they are all great! Thank-you for sharing.
LOVE these very awesome stamp sets! My Favorite is the BIG & BOLD SETS. I especially love the ice cream cone stamp set. Makes me want to go to the ice cram shop right now after a cone! Well, it is pretty hot out.
Oh, these all look so yummy, but on this hot day that ice cream cone is calling out to me! Love how you colored the cone so realistically!
I enjoy your tutorials as your voice is always so happy and soothing.
I loved all three cards but my favorite is the ice cream cone as the colors are right up my alley.
Thank you!
I love your videos. Very helpful. These new sets are “sweet” !
I love your Copic coloring! My favorite card is the big cupcake, though all are absolutely stunning!
I love the ice cream cone one the best! Just subscribed to your newsletter too! Yay!
These stamps are amazing, and you have colored them beautifully! My favorite is the ice cream cone!
These are all great cards but the cupcake one is my favorite. Love the shinny strawberry. Thanks for the pep talk on coloring large images with Copic Markers. I’m going to let your word ring in my ears when I color next time. I haven’t had to re-ink any of my pens yet either.
Love you cards! Your coloring is so inspiring. The cupcake card is my absolute favorite.
Nothing stops my fb feed as fast as when I see you. I just love the big bold graphics on these!! The cupcake is my fav, I have always been fascinated with how perfectly beautiful the icing can be.
Love the color background but i like to pop up my image.