Hi Everyone.
I have a quick post for you tonight. I saw this great sketch across at Freshly Made and decided I liked it so much that I was inspired to make two cards. Tonight's card is the second card I made with the sketch.
One of my favorite Altenew sets is the Build a Flower Magnolia and I decided it would really well as the left hand element. I stamped and colored it with my Copics and it gave me a very subtle look and I really liked it. However, once I had assembled the card, I decided it really needed some more detail. Detail that was impossible to get with more Copic markers, so I pulled out my Prismacolors and decided to add some detail.
Here's the closeup before I used the pencil:
Soft, subtle and pretty. Here's the full BEFORE card:
Now, let's take a look at what happened when I added a little detail. All told, adding the detail took less than 10 minutes:
The difference becomes really noticeable when you see the full card:
The image really pops off the background now! If it had been against a white background, I would have left it as it was, but the silver felt as though it needed something bolder. Let me know what you think – colored pencil – or no colored pencil? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
I'll be back tomorrow with the other card that I made using the sketch. In the meantime, warm hugs and prayers for those of you who need a little lift tonight
Hugs
Jaydee
Card recipe:
- Card stock: Neenah Solar White. Silver – Stampin' Up!
- Stamps: Altenew Build a Flower Magnolia – Sentiment from Altenew Fresh Freesia
- Inks: Tonic Hybrid pink; Copic Markers; Primsacolor Pencils
5 Responses
Gorgeous! The prismacolors add a phenomenal amount of detail…they look so realistic! And of course, I love the sketch!
Well, I like the card both ways. The added pencil adds much, but I do like how subtle the before card has.
This is beautiful! I love the coloring and the little scalloped detail is so pretty. Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches this week!
Beautiful card and adding the Prismacolor sure adds so much depth! Thanks so much for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches.
GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations on your win at FMS!!!!!!! Well deserved, My Friend! XX