It’s Copic tutorial time again here on the ol’ blog…and today I’m mixing it up a bit. And I wish I could say I’m singing along while coloring birds and mice, but ya know…nobody needs to hear that!
This little House Mouse stamp is just the cuuuuuuuutest! It makes me want to go find a nice remote place to go out and sing a tune of my own. Really remote though. LOL! In today’s video I’ll show you how to get extra detail by mixing your coloring media…
Video
Watch the video below or click HERE to watch in HD on YouTube!
Fun, wasn’t that? I love that there are things like supersharp pencils that you can use to add in detail that gets lost as you color. Sometimes a pen works best, but Prismacolors can give you a softer look. It helps when you’re coloring birds or little mammals – a pen can make the detail a little TOO sharp.
But to get the pencil tip into nooks and crannies, it’s really sharp. As of 2018: I use the Quietsharp sharpener, not the one I had in college – they don’t make that one anymore.
Supplies
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- Stampendous Cling Stamps, Sing a Song
- Jet Black Lawn Fawn Ink Pad
- Neenah Cardstock, Solar White: 25pk – 250pk
- Copic Markers: EH – Blick
- Airbrush ABS3: EH • AMZ – Blick
- Air Compressor (only need comp and cord, not this kit)
- Cord, if it doesn’t come with the compressor
- Quietsharp Pencil Sharpener: BLICK – •AMZ
- Prismacolor pencils: EH – BLICK
- Prismacolor Hex Chart
The card is great, thanks for all your great work of art.
Wow you always make it look so real!!!
Gorgeous…the card just bursts with color! I love these stamp sets too and thanks to you I now know how to keep all those small detail lines from disappearing. Thanks Sandy!
Such a cute card! And the images are adorable!! Thank you Sandy for the lovely video and inspiration.
I love the color you got on the thistles! House Mouse stamps are among my favorites!
Donna
For Heaven’s Sake! this is enchanting! I don’t have words. You have such a gift and you really use it. You teach so well and are so giving. I admire you so much. love, treen
Adorable, sweet images. I love House Mice! Great coloring tips. You are so generous with your instruction. Thank you, Sandy!
That card is pretty darn cute… As always thanks for the technique tips, I’ll give tat a try.. I always enjoy your videos.
I don´t have Copics BUT I love love watching your videos and they really do inspire me a lot!
Saying hi from Sweden and wishing you a lovely day//Gunilla
Beautiful. I love House Mouse stamps. It’s a lovely card.
I love this. You are so truly talented Sandy! House Mouse stamps are just the cutest. They would make a great class (just saying), in Maryland, perhaps.
Sweet, sweet card. Love how you added detail with color pencils. TFS
Fantastic!!! Go on sing a tune.