Hey everyone! Welcome to Satur-YAY! We're celebrating the weekend by getting our craft on! There's no better way to spend the weekend (in my humble opinion). I can't wait to see what you're making this weekend, so be sure to share it using #EllenHutsonSaturYAY!
Today I'll be using the Sweet Sprinkles United We Flourish stamp and die set to create a sweet card that could really be used for any occasion! I love the feminine feel of the cupcake combined with a little bit of kraft card stock to add a little bit of rustic charm.
I'll be using my Prismacolor Colored Pencils to add a little bit of shading to this solid stamped image. You'll see how this quick and easy step can really add depth and dimension to a solid stamped image. You can also use this technique to add shading to a colored image. If you don't have the right combination of markers to create light and dark on your image, try using colored pencils over the top of your coloring to add depth and dimension instead!
Here are a couple of tips for adding shading to your stamped and colored images.
- There's no need for your colored pencil to be a specific or exact shade. Just choose a pencil that is slightly darker than the stamped or colored image you want to add shading to. There's no exact science...and that's what makes it so darn easy!
- In order to created the illusion that you've used multiple colors, start with a heavier hand to lay down more color in the areas you want darkest. Lighten your pressure as you move to the lighter shade to vary the color. This will make it look like you used 3 or 4 colors.
- You can add highlights to an image by adding a touch of white colored pencil. This one pencil in your stash can go a long way in adding lighter highlights to all of your images.
- Don't be afraid to play. Often times, when we are willing to experiment with new things, we find unexpected discoveries along the way.
I've also done a little de-bossing using the little scattered hearts included in the Sweet Sprinkles stamp and die set. It's a fun and unexpected way to use your dies and get more out of them.
Be sure to check out today's video tutorial. I'll be walking you through the creation of today's card and give you a few more tips and tricks (and maybe giggles) along the way.
Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you've enjoyed today's project. I can't wait to see what you're creating on this fabulous Satur-YAY! Be sure to share your projects with me!
Until next time, I hope you have a fabulous day!
XOXO
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