Happy Easter!

 

A very happy Easter to all of you!  I've adored My Favorite Things' sweet new Pure Innocenceline of stamps for quite some time; got some a few months ago and am just now finding the time to play with them.  They tug at my heart strings because they remind me of my two girls!  I'm glad I found this one in my stash and had time to play with her before the weekend flew by!  So I have a step-by-step of how I colored her with my Copic markers . . .

This paper pattern from Basic Grey's Green At Heart 6x6 reminded me of Easter eggs, so that's why I chose it.  I always choose my papers first, then I select my Copic markers to compliment the paper.  Here are the steps I took to color this sweet Easter girl (you can click on any image, to view it larger):

 

I started with a base coat of V01 on her dress, and then added some shading with V12.

 

Next, I added more shading to her dress, using a darker V15, then went back and blended a little with the lighter V01 & V12.

 

For her hair, I started with a base coat of Y21 and then added some darker E31.  If you wanted a dark blonde girl, you could stop here.  I decided to go a little darker and added:

 

E31 for a little more contrast to her hair (and not shown -- a little E25).  Her skin was colored with E50 first, then shaded with E30.  R30 was used for her rosy cheeks.

 

The basket and eggs were colored with the markers shown above left; shadows were added around her with Woo, Wo & W1.

I used CPS #161 for the layout of my card (turned vertical), using a 1-inch circle punch to punch out the sentiment and matched it up to a coordinating Basic Grey Green At Heart Button. 

 

I hope you all have a blessed day!

 

Stamps: My Favorite Things Pure Innocence-My Basket of Eggs
Paper: Basic Grey Green At Heart 6x6, Neenah Natural White cardstock
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Antique Linen Distress Ink, Copic markers listed above
Accessories: Basic Grey Green At Heart Buttons,WRM Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper, 1" Circle Punch, embroidery floss, foam tape

Comments

[Peggy Sue]

1.

Sharon,
This card is so cute. Love the coloring and the papers. Thank you for sharing the coloring tutorial. Maybe one day I will be able to purchase some of the Copic markers. Happy Resurrection Day!

[Sheena B]

2.

Sharon I love how you shared your colouring process on this image. I am a new copic convert and appreciate seeing your creative process on such a beautiful card. Wishing you a happy easter!

[Sherrie]

3.

Beautiful job on the PI image Sharon! Great step out photos too!!! Happy Easter to you and your family!

[Mary Harris]

4.

Soooooo cute. I love the coloring. Now if only I could color so nicely.

[Kathy V.]

5.

What a darling little girl! Thanks for the tutorial, especially the hair. That always stumps me!

[Linda J.W.]

6.

Wishing You and yours a Blessed Easter.Love your card
thank your for all the colors that you gave.

[Tami M. (tmarie)]

7.

She is so adorable! Thanks for the Copic tutorial, I love seeing your step by step coloring! I'm hoping that some day I'll be able to color half as well as you do!

[lisa gobea]

8.

This is just wonderful. I also just love it when you show your step by step work. I know that takes a long time to get on the computer, but I really wanted to let you know how much it is appriciated. Hugs, Lisa G

[Sue from Oregon]

9.

So cute...and I loved "watching" how you colored her!

[Linda Beeson]

10.

Oh how totally adorable! LOVING that you made her dress purple. I need to get a medium purple Copic marker so you gave me a good idea of what I need. LOVE how you used the CPS sketch.

[Sharon Marchbanks]

11.

Hello Sharon,
so nice to see your smiling face on this beautiful Easter Sunday. I agree, this little one is adorable and I am enjoying what you have done with her and that beautiful paper. I like the sketch as well. Beautiful.

[Jackie Pedro]

12.

Sharon, this is ADORABLE!!! Thank you for the Copic Tutorial!!! Happy Easter!

[Lori Craig]

13.

super sweet. great tutorial. :)
Happy Easter!

[Linda C.]

14.

Adorable! Thanks for the details!

[Cindy haffner]

15.

What a CUTIE!!

[Melody Rupple]

16.

Great card! Thanks for the tutorial. Your coloring is so rich and I need the hints on where to place my shading.

[Sammi B]

17.

Gorgeous card and great tutorial!! THANKS! :D
Sammi
xx

[SmilynStef]

18.

Gorgeous coloring ... so cool to get the step-by-step photos ... and love how you flipped the CPS sketch.