Friday 3 August 2012

ATS 'Make Your Mark' Challenge 2


Hi everyone, Addicted to Stamps have their second 'Make Your Mark' challenge this week to make a project using markers.

It was nice to use some stamps I haven't used for quite a long time, and this solid image oriental lady stamp by A Stamp in the Hand is perfect to use with the technique of using markers as ink pads!

I find white glossy card is the best to use for this technique of colouring directly onto your stamp using dye/water based markers. After stamping the main image you can then scribble a little ink onto a non-porous surface (I use a large white ceramic tile) and fill in any gaps or highlight areas with a small stencil brush. I also made the background this way and stamped some little oriental characters and bamboo. Handmade paper was used as a backing before mounting onto black.

Sue xx

6 comments:

Kylie said...

Sue, she is just beautiful thanks to your amazing colouring. Thanks so much for playing along at ATS xx

Patrice said...

Wow Sue this is gorgeous. I love the colours you've used to bring this image to life. Stunning!

Thanks for joining the challenge fun at ATS again this week.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sue, what an amazing card I zoomed right in and so glad I did, great technique and your colouring is perfect , love the stamps and the theme. Thank you for sharing this Beauty with us At Addicted to stamps and good luck.

Marie

Canonbury creations said...

Absolutely fabulous Sue, I love oriental images and you have coloured this beautifully! Love your choice of colours, thanks so much for playing along with us at ATS
Val x

Unknown said...

What a beautiful card Sue - love the image and the colouring is fab. Thanks for joining us at ATS this week.

Karen x

Victoria said...

Wow, what stunning colouring on this absolutely gorgeous stamp. A really amazing card. Thanks so much for sharing this with us at ATS :)