Hi everyone! (Read all the way to the end; there’s a Giveaway!)
I am SO excited to be here with my first post as part of the new MarkerPop! Design Team. When I first started stamping in 2009 it was at the same time I was introduced to Copic Markers – I became hooked instantly with bringing a black and white stamped image to life with color. There is something magical about watching the stamp start to pop off your page as it comes to life. I love to watch coloring videos – that’s pretty much how I taught myself so it is my hope to share with you some videos as well throughout my term sharing my process, tips and techniques. I have my first one for you today – it’s been awhile since I’ve filmed myself coloring so I need to work on my camera angles but bare with me…I’ll get better, promise!
This week I am featuring Little Loves by Saturated Canary part of Little Darlings Rubber Stamps latest release and Copics. I stamped my image on Copic Xpress It Blending Cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. This is my by far my favorite paper and ink to use when coloring with Copic Markers. If you know me, even a little bit, you know I LOVE extreme hair colors and that love definitely spills into my coloring. Right now, I am growing out my locks from a super short cut and I’m itching to do some dip dye – so, that inspired me to dip dye the hair on my image today! I might just bring this in to my hair stylist to show her what I want. LOL
I do love how the butterfly turned out – blending two different colors can be fun and I’ll definitely be practicing more on this technique! I always have a hard time choosing what colors to use for lips so I tend to leave those for last. I finally decided if I had those beautiful blue eyes and striking dark hair, I’d definitely go for a deep reddish pink!
Of course, what is coloring without shimmer? I tell ya, I am so happy with Zig for coming up with the Wink of Stella glitter brush pens! For this glitter phobe but bling lover, it is the perfect touch. I finally caught the shimmer beautifully on my camera, you can see it here applied to her dress and the butterfly. I used the Lawn Fawn Stitched Journaling Card die to frame my image and will pop her on a card eventually. 😉
If you are wondering the colors I used, I wrote them all out on this piece of paper for you – I normally do this and type in all the combinations, but I’m trying something different – because time is of the essence. haha I’ll try to be a bit more neat with my handwriting next time. Taking a picture was pretty much an afterthought! I actually wrote them down in the order I laid down the color. Sometimes, I color light to dark and sometimes (like for dark hair) I color dark to light. It really is just a preference and what ever you are most comfortable with.
I filmed this video of me coloring her hair to show you how I created the black to purple ombre look using Copic Markers. I wanted to highlight this technique today for you. I hope you check out the video and please leave me some feedback on if you found it helpful or enjoyable as I plan on future videos for you!
For my first post today, MarkerPop! is giving away a prize – the Saturated Canary image I used on this project, Little Loves! Just leave a Comment below by Sunday 3/8, and we will randomly pick one winner to receive this sweet stamp.
I hope you enjoyed my first post and I can’t wait to be back with you next week!
I did enjoy your first post. Congratulations! Great video. I love the image and love the way you colored her. The first thing I noticed was the glitter on her dress. Wow!
Jade, the wink of stella glitter pen is ALWAYS within arms reach when I’m coloring – it is the perfect finishing touch! I’m glad you liked the video. 🙂
I have just started using copics and I love it! Thank you for a great video with hair coloring. I change my hair all the time I didn’t even think about coloring my images applying some current hair trends. Love it!
Congrats on your Design Team Honor Carisa.
Your coloring is amazing. Thanks for sharing and for the great video.
Crafty hugs,
Dawn
DesignsByDragonfly {blogspot}
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Valerie Ward
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Beautiful coloring, Carisa! Oh how I WISH I could color black hair like that! I can’t wait to watch the video later!
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Carisa
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Thank you so much, Valerie! <3
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Annette Allen
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yay for first post.. awesome coloring..
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Carisa
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Thank you, Annette! 🙂
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kimi
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You did a beautiful job on her!! Thank you for sharing your video as well.
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Carisa
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Thank you for your sweet comments, Kimi – I’m glad you liked the video!
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Jade Passmore
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I did enjoy your first post. Congratulations! Great video. I love the image and love the way you colored her. The first thing I noticed was the glitter on her dress. Wow!
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Carisa
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Jade, the wink of stella glitter pen is ALWAYS within arms reach when I’m coloring – it is the perfect finishing touch! I’m glad you liked the video. 🙂
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donna
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Adorbs! I’m dying to learn to color like that with markers
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Carisa
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Thank you, Donna – I hope you find my posts helpful and informative as you learn!
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Barb Thompson
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She is just an an an adorable image!!
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Carisa
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Saturated Canary images are near and dear to my heart for sure!
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Stephanie Rafos
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Fabulous coloring I luv saturated canary images and trying fun new hair color combos
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Carisa
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Hi Stephanie, I’m so glad you enjoyed my post!
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Therese DuMoulin
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Welcome ! You do beautiful coloring ! Can’t wait to see more of your videos.
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Carisa
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Hi Therese, thank you for your sweet comments. I hope to share more during my term as long as people enjoy them, I will keep making them!
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Heidi
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Wow, I love this coloring so much, the hair, the lips, the dots on the background, very sweet, and now heading to watch the video!
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Carisa
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Thank you, Heidi – glad you enjoyed it! Hope you liked the video, too!
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CJ Hannah
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Stunning!!
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Carisa
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Thank you, CJ!
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Rubeena
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wow this is amazing!!!!
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Carisa
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I’m glad you like it, Rubeena – thank you!
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Tonya
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Love the coloring Carisa! Stunning as always! Gonna go check out the video.
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Carisa
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You are too good to me, Tonya – I’m glad you enjoyed it! 😉
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~ginny
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Very cool indeed… I like having a new colorist’s perspective!
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Carisa
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Thank you, Ginny – I agree, we each have our own little tips and tricks and ways – it’s fun to see and learn from everyone.
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Marie Gamber
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Beautifully done! It’s wonderful having you on the MarkerPOP DT with me! It will be great!
Marie
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Carisa
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Awww, thank you, Marie – so sweet of you! I’m excited to be on the team with you as well – coloring guru you are! 😀
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Sue Gadbois
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Love how you colored her. thanks for sharing your coloring process!
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Carisa
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Thank you, Sue, I’m glad you enjoyed the post!
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D.Ann C
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FAB job! I especially like her realistic nose!!
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Carisa
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Hi D. Ann C, Thank you!
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Stephanie Summers
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I have just started using copics and I love it! Thank you for a great video with hair coloring. I change my hair all the time I didn’t even think about coloring my images applying some current hair trends. Love it!
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Carisa
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Hi Stephanie! I’m glad you are new to Copics, you were definitely love them more and more!
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Caity Sue Treadwell
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Thank you for writing down the colors in the order you used them. I can’t begin to tell you how much that helps. Cute image.
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Carisa
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Hi Caity, Thank you – I am am so happy you found that helpful.
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Laura C.
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Love how you did that Ombre hair Carisa. I must try that on a Magnolia image. Great video tutorial!
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Laura
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Hi Laura, I can’t wait to see you try – hope you will show us when you play with our challenges!
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D~DesignsByDragonfly
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Congrats on your Design Team Honor Carisa.
Your coloring is amazing. Thanks for sharing and for the great video.
Crafty hugs,
Dawn
DesignsByDragonfly {blogspot}
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Carmen
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Congrats on your new Design Team post, what an honor! Your color is amazing and the video is awesome.
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Carisa
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Hi D, thank you so much! I’m glad you like the video.
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