I'm so glad Color My Heart is giving out their challenge colors in advance so I could make this a few days ago and link to them now. I used Copic markers to color his shirt: BG72-Ice Ocean (Juniper), BG75-Abyss Green (Peacock), and R39-Garnet (Pomegranate). Skin and hair are E50-Egg Shell, E11-Barely Beige, R01-Pinkish Vanilla, and E47-Dark Brown. (Links to the closest ShinHan markers available through CTMH included in the shopping list below. They are less expensive than Copics and do the same blending. I just bought Copics first.) After I had him colored, I added a little shading with some colored pencils. I'm no expert with alcohol ink markers, but I've taken a few classes and watch Sandy Allnock's videos a lot. That woman can make these markers stand on their heads and dance!
There are a few retired items on this card. The banner is a zip strip from Sugar Rush paper, "happy" comes from the Kaleidoscope Cardmaking Workshop from a few years ago, and "BIRTHDAY!" is from a set called It's Your Day which was a Stamp of the Month back in August 2009. I've decided that, even though I've signed up as a consultant, I'm not going to stop using non-CTMH or retired products. I love showing how CTMH plays well with others and giving new life to products that haven't seen use in a while. How perfect is that birthday font and the exclamation point with the zip-strip sentiments?
Jack retires at the end of this month. Get him while the gettin's good!!
Now to make my son's birthday card. Jack isn't going to work for my military son with short hair and no beard. Or maybe I'll make him jealous with what could be. Ha!
Until next time,
Becca
Shopping List:
- Jack - Scrapbooking Stamp Set w/coordinating Die Cuts
- Jack - Scrapbooking Stamp Set only
- Jack Paper
- Black Cardstock
- White Daisy Cardstock
- Momento Black Ink
- Juniper Ink
- ShinHan B68-Turquoise Blue
- ShinHan BG61-Peacock Green
- ShinHan R5-Cherry Pink
- ShinHan YR26-Pastel Peach
- ShinHan YR29-Barely Beige
- ShinHan R140-Lt. Orange
- ShinHan BR96-Mahogony
- MFT Rectangle Stitched Dies
MFT Rectangle Stitched Dies
Oh WOW, Becca, I love how you colored Jack!! It looks like he's wearing a cool vest (which my man does up North here, even in the summer!). Great card!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis card is awesome! I love how you mixed & matched the old with the new. Your coloring is swoon worthy. Thanks for playing at Color Dare!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your card! The plaid paper and shirt on Jack are great! I just love everything about your card! Your nephew will be impressed! Thanks for sharing at Color My Heart!
ReplyDeleteBecca, your Copic coloring is amazing! I love how you incorporated your retired products into the card! I'm going to check out Sandy's videos. Thank you for sharing that link. I'm so glad you joined us at Color My Heart Color Dare!
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