Thursday 4 August 2011

Lili of the Valley Challenge–Roses and More Spectrum Noir practising

They have forecast rain for us down here in the South East corner of England, well I wish it would hurry up and arrive, it was unbearable in bed last night.  Again it was uncomfortable up here so I took myself and my Spectrums  into the garden yesterday and spent most of the day practising, the results of which are posted below.  Luckly I had already made my Card for the Lili of the Valley Challenge which this week is Roses.

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Again I have used Spectrum Noirs to colour the image this time I went for a Bright combo, as I say the only way to get the best out any new Markers is to experiment.  The papers are both by Magnolia and I have used Lili of the Valleys Emma Plant Pot image.  The gorgeous unusual flowers are from the Ribbon Girl.  A Doo Hickey Border die wa used for the border and a Die-namics Doily die from Dies to Die for has been popped behind the image.  I think I have fulfilled the criteria for the theme this week Roses they are everywhere.

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As this card is being sent to a very dear friend I have also decorated the inmside, using the same papers, roses and some frayed finger bandage

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The Spectrum Noirs used  to colour Emma:

Flesh: 25, 29, 109, 139, Bag, Hat Ribbon: 57, 68, 171, 178, Leaves: 42, 175, Dog: 91, 97, Roses, Plant Pot: 17, 147, 196.

Now here are 3 images I coloured up yesterday, I am really enjoying playing with my Speccies (yes they are so dear to me they have a nickname already), I was determined to get the best from the markers rather than leaving them on my desk and just looking at them, which is what I did when I first started collecting Copics they actually sat on my desk for months and I hated them just couldn’t understand how to use them properly.

The first two images are digis from the lovely Make It Crafty collection, I choose these as they had large areas of hair, flesh and cloths  to practise on

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The final image is a Sugar Nellie Adorable Image -  Melissa , and this one was chosen to see how they worked with Pencil Sketches, I am really pleased with the result

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Have a lovely day, see you tomorrow

Hugs

Jacs xxxx

34 comments:

Larisa said...

Very gentle card!!!
Love your colourings! Very beautiful images and the colouring is fantastic!!!!

Turtle In The Sand said...

Beautiful colors. So in awe of your coloring.

Gibmiss said...

Hi Jacqui
Gorgeous card ...love the colouring not heard of Spectrum noir??????
hugs
sylvie xx
hope you are well....

Di said...

Such fab colouring - totally gorgeous results! Like the use of frayed finger bandage, pinched from the 1st Aid cabinet? :) Di xx

troy said...

hi Jacqui, gorgeous card, and love the examples you have done with your spectrums, i have a couple of packs of pro markers and just cannot get on with them, it looks as if a 3year old has coloured with them, just cant get the blending right lol

i really like the look of the spectrum shades, are you going to do a tutorial with them??

have a great day it's cooled right down here, it's lovely lol

hugs troy xx

Shazza said...

love your card, what gorgeous colours. Also think your coloruing of the other images is fab x

Leann Chivers said...

WOAH - Love that those pens work so well with the LOV stamps :)

L x

Diane said...

Wonderful card, Jacqui! I just love all the die cuts and embellies- great design!
You practice images are great too - wonderful colouring!
Diane x

Kreativmonster said...

What a beautiful card!

NGCARDS said...

Beautiful colouring on those images and a beautiful card, love the heart punch you have used! xxx

Louise Welsh said...

Another fab card Jacqui, wonderful, love the colours the stamp, the paper everything. And thanks for your comment on my blog but everything I said was true you are an inspiration, not just to me but i bet loads of other crafters out there.

Louise

lindah11 said...

divine card as ever your colouring is spot on
hugs linda xxx

Wendy said...

Absolutely gorgeous,love your colouring.
Wendy xx

Mau xx said...

Superb Colouring Jacqui, You have certainly cracked your new pens, am I right in thinking they are like PM's I love your Roses Card, its so girly and pretty xx

Ginger Claire said...

Licks screen as your colouring in is so gorgeous

♥ Yolanda ♥ said...

Stunning card Jacqui!! New pens?? Are they as good as Copics and a lot cheaper?
Hugs Yolanda

MagsB said...

Oh Jacqui, I've cracked, I've ordered the big set!!! Thank you for showing us your experiments, your colouring is awesome!

(We've had rain in Herts this last hour, I hope it's made its way to The Garden of England!)

lots of love, Mags xxx

♥ Yolanda ♥ said...

Thanks Jacqui!! I've taken a peek, they look good. I'm so attached to my watercolourpencils and Twinkling H2O, I'll have to think about it .....
Hugs Yolanda

Cj said...

Beautiful card. Your colouring is amazing.xxx

Karen said...

The card is stunning sweety!! I love those colours together!! :0) Wow!xx

lindah11 said...

fantastic work
love all you have done
hugs linda xxxx

ribenaruby said...

Hi Jacqui, truly inspiring card for your dear friend, gorgeous! Ruby x

Donna Mosley said...

Hi Jacqui, a stunning LOTV creation, love all of the gorgeous details and of course your wonderful colouring, thanks for the inspiration. :o)

Donna x

Sarah said...

Gorgeous card and coloured images, your colouring is always amazing x

Sandra H said...

Gorgeous love the colouring these pens are proving to be fantastic can't wait to use mine:) Sandra H

Maria Therese said...

Gorgeous card ♥

Kirsty said...

Hi Wow Beautiful craetion love all your roses ! The colouring help is so valuable ! Thankyou Kitty ;0)

Danni said...

Beautiful card and what outstanding coloring!!!

TAM said...

Fabulous artwork - can see why you're pleased with the Sugar Nellie Adorable one - it is stunning.

misteejay said...

Beautiful card. Love all your colouring in it is fabulous.

Toni xx

debby4000 said...

Gorgeous beautiful card Jacqui, love the adorable image and pretty colours.
luv
Debby

Arline said...

Your colouring is fab....love how well these pens work....can't wait to have a play with mine next week!x

Ribbon Girl said...

Your colouring is superb Jacqui and I love the roses card - beautiful! Mary G x

Tasha said...

Wow this is beautiful, i love the colours and the dp you used. Fabulous image too
love tasha xx

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