Now that Halloween is over, it’s time to launch in to the Christmas cards and crafts! This year I’m more prepared than in previous years, so I will have lots of inspiration to share. I’m not completely done with autumn though, so expect a few autumn cards here and there this month. I’m in no particular hurry for winter. đ
Today I’ve got a little card to share featuring one of the new releases from Stamping Bella. When Emily showed this Uptown Girl image to me I gasped. Definitely one of my favourites from the release. Along with my card I also have a little card-making tip for you, so keep reading!
The Card:
Isn’t she gorgeous? And surprisingly easy to colour once you get stuck in, so don’t be intimidated by that outfit!
The Details:
I stamped Stamping Bella Uptown Girl Savannah using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink on my favourite Make it Colour Blending Card before colouring using Copic markers.
UK/European Readers: the latest Stamping Bella releases are available to order at Quixotic Paperie and have literally just arrived IN STOCK! Very happy about that and the fact that all pre-orders are in the process of being dispatched. There will be lots of very happy stampers this week!
US/Canadian Readers: pop on over to the brand spanking new Stamping Bella website. All orders are now shipped from the US.
I used Mama Elephant Creative Cuts Femme Frames dies for the image and frame around it. The stamped sentiment is from a Lawn Fawn set and was stamped on my background using Ranger Archival Ink in Carnation Red from the Wendy Vecchi Designer Series.
Card-making Tip:
How do you get perfectly coordinating layers for your card? Colour them with your markers! It’s just as easy as it sounds and you don’t need to use a ridiculous amount of ink as you can see. I don’t keep much coloured cardstock on hand – marker refills are way easier to store! This is also an application where that chisel tip will come in handy.
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Great tip! I love this stamp, too cute!
Great tip! I love this stamp, too cute!!
Elaine, your colouring of the Stampingbella images is incredible! I often refer to them as a reference when I’m colouring mine. Love this tip too!!
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Elaine your colouring is absolutely amazing. I am colouring this stamp for Xmas this year. Do you remember what Copics you used for her tree/dress?
Hi Jas! Thank you! I’m planning on colouring her again soon too, and will probably video it. đ
You can grab a full Copic Colour Map for this from Stamping Bella if you own the stamp! Find out how here: http://stampingbella.com/blog/how-to-get-your-colormap/