Firstly, I had a special post on posted on before Christmas. I asked if I could send a card to one of you and so many of you said yes! Thank you so much! You gave such a warm Christmas gift!
I randomly chose the recipient with the help of random number generator and the number given to me was 32!
The 32nd comment was left by Teresa Doyle! I didn't find your email address linked to you comment, so if this message finds you, would you be so kind and send me an email with you mailing address. It would be my pleasure to send you some happy mail.
Today, I'm also at the Altenew blog today to do a video by request. About a year ago, I made a guest design post in the Altenew blog and on the second post I used Whimsical flowers and coloured them with coloured pencils. Since I started to make videos, a tutorial how I coloured the flowers was asked, and I did made it twice and twice I got my head on the way while filming.. I mean it just didn't popped in and out - it kinda stayed! I used to be one of those that colour a nose attached to the paper - since filming I had to learn out of it.
So now it is finally here:
This video tutorial is the first after the three month long break in filming and editing, so there are some funny things, so please bear with me. You can watch it here or in HD in YouTube.
Supplies:
Stamps: Whimsical Flowers and Birch Land Finnish
Dies: Shutter Cover Die and Whimsical Flowers co-ordinating die, Pierced Rectangles by MFT
Inks: Buttercream and Frayed Leaf Altenew Crisp Inks, Versafine Onyx Black
Card Stock: Simon Says Stamp Cream Coloured Card Stock
Sequins: Simon Says Stamp Clear Mix Sequins
Faber-Castell Polychrome Pencils: Flowers: Ivory (103) - Naples Yellow (185) -Burnt Ochre (187) - Burnt Siena (283), Darl Cadmium Orange (115), Leaves: May Green (170)Earth Greem Yellowish (168) - Chromium Green Opaque (174) - Olive Green Yellowish (173) - Cadmium Yellow Lemon (205)
Thank you so much for stopping by today! Have a great day!
Hugs,
Marika
Marika, this card is so lovely! Thank you for the video, too. It's always a pleasure to watch you create.
ReplyDeleteI just left a comment on the Altenew blog where you shared this video and I'm here to tell you again what a joy and a delight is to watch you color this images Marika, I'm just sitting here really in awe and amazement at your incredible artistry.
ReplyDeleteYou are so generous to show us how you do this and I'm so very grateful for that.
I'm still saving a little money to get my set of 36 Polychromo pencils, the piggy bank in my craft room needs to get a bit chubbier, LOL!!
Thank you again for sharing, my dear.
Hugs,
Maria Rodriguez.
Your astonishing skill is a delight to behold. Wish I had your incredible eye for color and design. such a pleasure to see you color. Lucky recipients of your happy mail.
ReplyDeleteI love these flowers and leaves Marika and so prettily backed by the Shutter Cover Die, and the colouring is gorgeous as usual. Thank you for the video too. x
ReplyDeleteYes, I have a lot of film of the back of my head too, might be interesting to me, but definitley to no-one else lol. Another beautiful card Marika!
ReplyDeleteI love all your cards Marika but especially the flowers !
ReplyDeleteI wish you a creative new year !
Lovely card, Marika and thank you, thank you. Each of your videos that I watch are very helpful to me. I think it's the way you explain your thinking as you are coloring ... makes so much sense to me. Again, thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteI love everything you do Marika. It's always just lovely.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Marika and great video. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are so beautiful, thank you for such an informative video as to how you colored them!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card Marika! Your coloring never ceases to amaze me!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for 2016! thank you for this video, I love your way of coloring, I try with my Inktense me, but I need more flexibility! this card is like all your cards, beautiful! Nicky
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, Marika. Your coloring is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteloved your tutorial
ReplyDeleteMy goodness such a lovely tutorial Marika! These pencils look beautiful on this flower and leaf! You're a joy to watch and listen to!
ReplyDeleteI found your video very helpful and inspirational. Got to try it. Thanks! Your card is beyond gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteStunning card, your colouring is a constant inspiration, not to mention amazing! Thank you for the video :-)
ReplyDeleteHope Teresa "finds you"!
Very EXCITED to see your first stamp set Marika!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, as always.. Thank you so much for making a video! 💗💗💗
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous card and video, Marika! And did I hear you say in the video that you had designed a stamp set? Woohoo! Congratulations, my friend! I knew it would only be a matter of time. My only problem is now I want the Polychromos :)
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous card and video, Marika! And did I hear you say in the video that you had designed a stamp set? Woohoo! Congratulations, my friend! I knew it would only be a matter of time. My only problem is now I want the Polychromos :)
ReplyDeleteSo very beautiful! I always enjoy watching you work, you are truly an inspiration! Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful talent!
ReplyDeleteMarika!, Thank you SO much. I would be honoured to receive one of your beautiful cards. I'll email you now
ReplyDeleteMarika, I can not find an email address for you so if you would like to email me I will forward my home address.
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Thanks for your patience.
Big CONGRATULATIONS on your stamps!!!!! This is ️stunning as your usual. And who could ever see errors in your coloring we r all to busy staring at the beauty you create. Great video. Thank you so much love to learn from you. Big hugs
ReplyDeleteWatching you color is mesmerizing! Thank you for sharing the tips you share. Your card is beautiful. Congratulations as well on your new stamps coming out! I'm sure they will be a huge success! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome coloring and video tutorial as always! And it's so great to hear that you've designed your own stamp set for Altenew! Woohoo! Congrats, Marika. I can't wait to see the reveal.
ReplyDeleteStunning as always :)
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