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Hero Arts Blog

Subtle Coloring

Subtle Coloring

Hello there, Michelle here and today I have a card to share that uses subtle colouring with Copic Markers and the new You & Me By The Sea Stamp Set.

Ahoy There by Michelle Short for Hero Arts

I first took a panel of white cardstock slightly smaller than my finished card base of 3 1/2" x 5 7/8" which is known as 4 Bar size. I stamped the anchor image from the You & Me By The Sea stamp set on to this three times using Soft Granite Ink. I used this ink not necessarily for no-line colouring, but to give a subtle look. I then stamped the sentiment using Intense Black Ink (which is suitable to use with alcohol markers).

Ahoy There by Michelle Short for Hero Arts

I then coloured the anchors in very simply using W5, W3 and W1 for the anchor itself and E44, E42 and E40 for the rope. The panel was added to the 4 bar note card (made from Snow Layering Paper), using foam tape.

A very clean and simple card but I like the effect of the subtle colouring. Thank you for stopping by today. Happy stamping!

May 24, 2019

I have a niece and her husband who are both Naval officers. I can’t wait to make them cards with this stamp!

Diane Quinlan
Jun 12, 2018

Love the clean lines and the simplicity of this card!!!

Ann Marie
Jun 07, 2018

Really nice card for a pirate :) <3

Anne-Laure BM
Jun 06, 2018

This is awesome Michelle, just clean and simple but gorgeous.

Henriëtte
Jun 06, 2018

I DO SO LOVE how you colored them. They have depth, which is what I strive for….but never achieve. I am trying to learn, though, which is why I love to see talented people’s work :)

Sharon Gullikson
Jun 06, 2018

Beautiful!

Denise
Jun 05, 2018

Very nice! My son is a Navy veteran and I’m crazy for anchors!

Pauletta
Jun 05, 2018

This looks so cool Michelle, I love it!

Teresa Doyle
Jun 05, 2018

Such a great card! So clean and beautifully designed and executed.

Kirsty Vittetoe
Jun 05, 2018

Love that card and the classic look you gave it. Beautiful.

Jodi Warren

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