Saturday, April 9, 2011

Colouring sky with Copics - video tutorial and also a little sneak peek..

The challenge at Make It Colourful is colouring the sky this week - using whatever medium you want. You could enter with the oil painting as far as we are concerned! :)

I did my colouring with Copics and since I've had many questions about my Copic sky/clouds I decided to do a little video tutorial. Scroll to the end of the post to see it.
The April rubber stamp release previews are also in full swing at Whimsy Stamps.

I'm showing you a new stamp by Crissy Armstrong called Come Fly With Me. The card also uses two sentiment sets - Party Mini Letter Seals and Everyday Sayings Mini Postage Stamps. The sentiment stamps were stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black and Rhubarb Stalk.

All those stamps will be available at Whimsy Stamps on Wednesday, April 13th.
I used a digi background stamp called Country walk, cropped out a part of it and erased the clouds from the sky cause I wanted to draw my own.

The turtle was stamped first, then masked and run through printer to get the scene around him.

And yes, I know I managed to colour the balloon to look like a giant floating bottom (or a very ample bosom as per my husband). There were so many markers involved that I was too lazy to write them all into the post but if any of you is really interested in some colour combo then contact me and I'll get my acto together, lol.
Because the image was so busy and papers so modern retro I kept it very clean not to overpower the image totally. I only used a paper piercer and some Card Candy.
And now to my promised tutorial for colouring the sky/clouds with Copics. It's REALLY easy and fun.
The markers I use in video are B0000/91, C00/1, colourless blender.

You can see the video on Youtube HERE.

Challenges I'm entering:
Crafty Ann's -  Raise a smile
C.R.A.F.T. - Animals/pets
Paper Take Weekly - Anything Goes + Optional - Something New
Tuesday Throwdown - Spring
Make it Monday - Anything goes
Paper Playtime - 2W - Anything Goes
Sparkles Forum - 2W - Springtime


Thank you so much for looking and happy crafting!
Hugs
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55 comments:

  1. slbt17April 9, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Love this Annika!
    Thank you for the video, it was fun watching the clouds appear!
    Sandra ltb

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  2. UnknownApril 9, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Hi Annika, this is really so amazing and shows the big artist in you! Great tutorial and learned a lot from you.
    Hugs Ageeth xx

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  3. MoteApril 9, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    You are a master. I am delighted risovnaiyu lesson in the sky ... I can not draw the sky .... Do not know how to do it with pencils. but your technique is wonderful.

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  4. Lauren HatwellApril 9, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Such a useful tutorial. Thanks so much. Lx

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  5. VickyApril 9, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Hi hunni gorgeous card love the scene you've done & your colouring is outstanding hun....I could sit here all day looking at it. Hope you have a fab weekend hun. Will try pop back later to look at your tute.

    Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

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  6. Amy JohnsonApril 9, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Thanks for the tutorial! I needed it. Cute card! Such a fun image, love the scene.

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  7. PastilaApril 9, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Stunning! Love your beautiful works!

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  8. CrystalApril 9, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Oh yeah AMAZING AMAZING job with this image Annika, WOW girl you can't get any better than this!!! Fabulous coloring, awesome papers, great details..this rocks!!!! Thanks for the fabby tut too!!!! Happy Saturday!

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  9. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Ohhh Annika you master of coloration.
    My mouth is open is so beautiful your Card.
    Indescribably beautiful!
    You a creative weekend
    Hugs Karla

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  10. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Oh wowzer Annika!! Your coloring is so amazing girl!! I love the beautiful sky scene you've created...so amazing hun and your layout is just darling!! :) Great sneaky!!

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  11. MarleyApril 9, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Wow Annika! this is amazing.. Hugs Marley

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  12. UnknownApril 9, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Annika this is gorgeous, gorgeous card and the tut is so much better for me then just the pic tut, I have pro-markers and do loads of water colouring and I deff gonna sit down and do cloud the way you do it, thank you
    hugs
    Ildiko

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  13. CraftinGrannyApril 9, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Adorable card! Fantastic video! Thank you so much. "Hugs" Carol

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  14. Crafting QueenApril 9, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Stunning colouring and adorable card!!

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  15. shaz earlApril 9, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Stunning card and fab tut thanks for joining us at SFC this week good luck in the draw x

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  16. Chris Olsen, GlowbugApril 9, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Wow Annika! This is so cute!I love the colors and your coloring is amazing!Awesome job !
    Hugs,
    Chris

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  17. DorcasApril 9, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Nice job, Annika! And I love your card too, bum and all! lol

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  18. DonnaApril 9, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Awesome card Annika, and I love your tut for the clouds. Not sure mine would turn out as nice but I suppose I could give it a try.
    hugs
    Donna xx

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  19. ChrissyApril 9, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Annika...this is totally stunning...the colours are brilliant...great tutorial..many thanks.
    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  20. NettyApril 9, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Any child would adore this brightly and beautifully coloured card Annika, enjoy the weekend, Annette x

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  21. Maria MatterApril 9, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    oh this is wonderful, gorgeous coloring hun!
    Thank you for playing along with us @ Paper Playtime!
    hugs!

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  22. Stacey G.-2 Craf-t-4uApril 9, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Great card Annika! Love the bright colors and all the bits of paper! You are becoming such a pro with your tutorials. Music and all! Great job! Love all the depth you sky has!

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  23. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Fantastic video, the card is a master piece, I didn't even give those things a thought, I thought balloon popping off the page, awesome. :)

    Lori m

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  24. MerryApril 9, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Oh so wonderful...love the colours you have used and that streamer the turtle is holding really seems to pop off the card. You so cracked me up about the comment about the balloon as I must admit that was my first thought when I saw your card. You card is so beautiful...oh and thanks for the tutorial.

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  25. Heather RogersApril 9, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    So vibrant and beautifully done. I love how real all your work is. Amazing! :)
    Hugs~

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  26. BettyApril 9, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Wow amazing colouring, love the cute dragon, and thanks for the tutorial its brilliant.

    Thank you for playing along at C.R.A.F.T this week with this gorgeous creation.
    Betty x
    (GD for April at C.R.A.F.T)

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  27. CraftyCApril 9, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Wow, another gorgeous card Annika. Your very clever and I always admire you beautiful colouring skills!
    Clairex

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  28. DiApril 10, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    ARRRRHHHHH!!!!!! this is just Stunning!
    Its great to hear your voice and what did you say you "almost felt like an artist" hun you are one! this is so clever.
    Unfortunately i only have copic ciaos and they dont seem to make a really light blue only B00 so i will have to order some.
    Do you use special paper?
    Fabulous Aniika and thanks for sharing!
    Hugs Di xxxxx

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  29. SheilaApril 10, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Niks... you ROCK!!!, your card is awesome and your Vid, is even more so.
    I have drool dripping off my chin as I look at this sweetie.
    Hugs
    Shesh xx

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  30. Patricia GarciaApril 10, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    Beautiful my friend, I love your creations and this one is no exception!!

    Hugs,
    Patricia

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  31. VivApril 10, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Very cool tut Niks! You make it look so easy! And I love your floating bottom! LOL! Gorgeous, bright card and just perfect as it is!

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  32. LorraineApril 10, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Wow, thank you for sharing your awesome video! It confirmed what a talented artist you are! I've never seen someone create a gorgeous sky this way!

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  33. IuliaApril 10, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Another brilliant piece of art, Annika! Love that gorgeous image and the balloon/bosom:)) I use Promarkers, still your tutorials are so helpful!
    It's so generous of you to share your talent with us!
    Love your coloring and your design work is gorgeous too!
    Hugs to you and have a great Sunday!
    Iulia

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  34. angelwhispersApril 10, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    You have blown me away again this is just sensational!!!! What a fabulous image and background and the colouring is just awesome!!!! Thanks for sharing Love Chanelle xxx

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  35. AnonymousApril 10, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    I have been watching all your videos and they are so informative girl! This cloud one was amazing! I am so trying it!

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  36. craftybApril 10, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    fabulous card Annika and your colouring is totally awesome! Thank you for taking the time to share the tutorial! bx

    (I really appreciated your generous comment about my colouring - i do struggle with my colouring and do aspire to do MUCH better - but that will come with practice i hope!!)

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  37. Crissy ArmstrongApril 10, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    You make it look so easy! I want to try it! Thank you for posting this great tutorial. You're a star!!

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    come grab it.

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  39. ShirlApril 11, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Another amazing tut, Annika! I really enjoyed watching how you created the clouds... I think I'll need tons of practice to achieve what you have here....thanks for sharing it with us :)

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  40. tiggertasticApril 11, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I am so pleased i am following your blog, i know i don't have copics, but i can still enjoy seeing how you create your cards, just stunning, life like quality every time

    sarah x

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  41. Chris Olsen, GlowbugApril 11, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Wow Anika!I love the colors and all the details!Beautiful colors
    Hugs,
    Chris

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  42. NormaApril 12, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Annika, oooh what a fantastic tutorial. Thanks so much for sharing. I learned a lot.

    Hugs,
    Norma

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  43. TineApril 12, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Fab, bright card Annika. Gorgeous.
    Tine :)

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  44. CandyApril 12, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Love your card Annika.
    THANK YOU for the cloud tutorial.
    It was magnificent!!! I learned sooo much and LOVE IT.
    I will be trying it out soon :o)
    Hugs, Candy

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  45. Dawn B.April 13, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Annika this is amazing.. You did a super job on this tutorial. Thank you for sharing..

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  46. TrimgymApril 13, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Great project , thank you for joining us at CRAFT Challenge this week and good luck! Don't forget to check back with us again on Thursday for our new challenge and to check if you have won or made our Top3.

    Jo and Tigerlover.

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  47. DianeApril 14, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Such and adorable card, watched your tutorial, will definetly try this.

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  48. angelwhispersshApril 14, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Thankyou for sharing this. x

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  49. CarlaKHApril 17, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    wow this is sooo cool! I love the card and the tutorial is Fabulous! I cant wait to try this.

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  50. Barbara Sproatmeyer (LM2)April 17, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Just look at all the piercing! You do have a tool right, like one of those fancy roller ones? This is such a fun scene and I love how you set it up! Your color, of course, is fantastic and that brown is like yummy chocolate! The sky is so much fun - I *need* to give that a try but if you can believe it I'm afraid to mess it up. LOL!

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  51. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    thanks Annika! I want to try this cloud designing! Thanks for taking the time to make the video! Your sky is awesome!
    Pam Going Postal

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  52. DarlaMay 1, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Thanks for taking the time to such a great tutorial to share with fellow stampers. I really learned alot and can't wait to try the technique. Your efforts are much appreciated.

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  53. Pocono PamAugust 26, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Awesome tutorial cannot wait to get homew to try it!

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  54. CélineNovember 5, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    fab card Annika and thanks for this wonderful tutorial easy to follow.
    hugs
    céline

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  55. kezmcApril 9, 2022 at 5:33 PM

    I absolutely know you are an artist! That was beautiful and you inspired me.

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