Hello Friends, Did you get a pit in your stomach or leap for joy? Yup you read it right ….NO copics IN THIS POST. I finally had a moment to sit down and try something that I have been wanting to do for months. Before we get started I have to tell you I love this paper from bazzill. I LOVE IT …love the texture and it’s great to spray with perfect pearls. SRM is featuring some great card designs with this versatile paper. I hope you can check it out.
You can see the sheen on the flowers and on the bottom of the paper. I sprayed the blue card base, flowers and leaves with the perfect pearls. They have the prettiest sparkle and I love how the paper stood up to the heat gun. These flowers were cut after I stamped the flowers and colored them. Below I share how I did it.
Here is another card I made with the exact same stamp, perfect pearls and Tomo markers. I am still getting used to these markers but, I was thrilled that I was able to get a nice water colored effect. The photo below allows you to see the yummy perfect pearls.
To begin you want to start with water color paper and stamp on the smoother side of the paper. I inked my stamp with VersaFine then embossed with superfine clear embossing powder. (all supplies listed below)
I am experimenting with these markers and picked up some rather dark colors to play with. I was determined to make them work. The colors weren’t blending well so I soaked it with perfect pearls.
The colors were still not blending….so I soaked and literally drenched the paper some more. I took a brush to move some of the colors on the edges into the center and waited for it to dry. I look forward to learning more and will be happy to share any tips with you.
For the first card I did the same technique but, with the blue markers and lavender.
I have to give you all a big thanks for leaving such sweet warm comments all week! You won’t see another post until Monday and I hope to visit your blogs this weekend. In the mean time have a great weekend. Hugs, Kathy
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Beautiful cards Kathy. Love the way you described the step by step. TFS
these are gorgeous kathy!!! love them!!!
Fabulous cards Kathy! The pearly sheen looks so pretty x
Have a great weekend 🙂
Jenny x
Bazzill paper/card is great, I agree. Your cards are beautiful and I admire your perseverance in getting the colour to move. Must be a challenge after Copics :o)
They are very nice cards. I was wondering if there are other markers out there that will do the blending. I would love to try copics but can’t justify the cost. I have SU markers but they don’t blend.
wow, i think you create new colours, no ones blog is so full of fresh colours like yours!!! wonderful!
Very daring soaking your paper like that but I love what you have created.
Pinky
LOVE the colors and textures of the top card! 🙂 the other one is pretty, too! Just really LOVE the top one…
Fantastic cards Kathy.. Brilliant as usual.. The pretty pink flowers just pop right off the second card..!!
Kathy – amazing cards… wow, love them.
BEAUTIFUL!!!! I little shocked about NO Copics!! What made you try these Tombo markers?
Love the colours and pearl shimmer on the cards Kathy!
Gorgeous cards Kathy. Isn’t always a lot of fun trying something new out 😀 xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
It doesn’t matter what markers you use, the result would always be the same. . . .fabulous! Love these pretty cards, Kathy! Hugs!
Kathy your work is always so amazing, obviously right from the start! How I wish I was so talented 🙂 Can’t wait to see your tricks and tips for using these markers!
I think I heard your copics say they are running away from home… I’m sending them my address … LOL GREAT coloring.. you do GREAT coloring; which ever marker you decide to use… hugs.
oooo what a cool effect you did with the markers and the perfect pearls!!!! So clever!
Ooooh – so very pretty Kathy.
Love you. x
I really liked your tutorial on how to work with these markers. I may give it a try.
These are stunning Kathy, you have inspired me to have a go with my brush markers again!!
Beautiful cards! Thank you for sharing your tips on using these markers.
Wow, gorgeous cards – aren’t you brave! Jo x
wow, love the effect with these markers and perfect pearls! Just stunning 🙂
Gorgeous flowers Kathy – love the fresh colors!
Copics or markers….don’t matter. You ROCK at everything that’s in your hands! Thanks for sharing a very cool technique! Have an awesome weekend!!!
Beautiful with your tombo markers! It’s always refreshing and exciting to use new materials, I love it!
love the beautiful vibrant colors that you are just a master at using, Kathy! gorgeous, gorgeous cards. you can do magic with ANY coloring medium, girl! you are amazing! have a happy halloween/Sunday! =)
Very creative indeed. Thanks for sharing. Hugs Ali x
You are a genius with a marker in your hand…these cards are so full of creative inspiration! Have a wonderful week,
blessings…
Love the first one with the frames. ADORE green and blue together. Thanks for sharing. New holiday cards on my blog! http://www.thestudio56.blogspot.com
These are so beautiful! I love those flowers! 🙂
stunning cards … love the bright colours on the second one. It is just gorgeous Kathy,
Hi Kathy~ I am catching up. I adore this card!
Love the embossing, the colors, flowers, coloring, just everything!
Way to go,
Sonia