snowbaby and snowflakes...
Hello my fabulous friends!
I'm am excited to be guest designing for Hedgehog Hollow using the October 2019 box! This month's box is a special one for me, because my friend Tammy designed the stamps and dies! The box includes a super fun and easy interactive die, but today I wanted to paint a simple and soft card using the adorable snowman stamps....
Paper: Strathmore Bristol Smooth; Neenah Desert Storm
Stamps: Hedgehog Hollow Snowman, Holiday Sentiments (Oct. 2019 box)
Ink: Inkon3 Fadeout; Dr Ph Martin's Bleed Proof White; Memento Tuxedo Black
Coloring: Zig Clean Color Real Brush; Copics
Snow- 904
Orange- 070, 060
White- 901
Pink- 069, 230
Black- 902
Green- 901, 046
Brown- 068
Background- Copic BG72, BG75, B52
Stencil: Hedgehog Hollow Snowflake layering stencil (Oct. 2019 box)
Other: rhinestones
Let's take a look at how to create this sweet card-
I started by stamping the smaller snowman on some Bristol Smooth paper using Inkon3 Fadeout ink. This is a super light ink designed for no-line coloring.
I then watercolored this cutie using Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers.
Next, I needed a mask... You can use the more traditional masking paper or post-it notes to create a mask, however, I have found that when I color using the no-line method, I don't always follow the lines exactly. This means that a mask made from the stamp might not line up perfectly for what I've colored... So I like to use contact paper. I gently apply the contact paper over the image, then lightly cut around the image with a sharp craft knife... you want just enough pressure to cut the plastic film, but not scratch your actual project.
Next, I tore some masking tape in half length wise stuck both halves on my project to create a torn banner going through the snowman... I also covered the rest of the panel with some scrap paper to avoid getting ink anywhere I didn't want it.
Using my Copic Air Brush, and a couple Copic markers, I added a light layer of color in the exposed strip.
Next, I placed the snowflake stencil over the area, and went over that with a slightly darker color.
(Cleaning the stencil is easy with a little rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer)
I then carefully removed all the tape and the mask... I love this part.. It's like magic!
This kit also comes with a set of sentiments... So I chose one of the sentiments and stamped that in.
In keeping with the softer color palette, I mounted the stamped panel onto some Neenah Desert Storm cardstock, then onto a white card base...
(in case you are wondering... I like to use white card bases instead of colored ones, because I like to fill up the inside of the card with writing... leaving it all white inside means I can write a lot more, and it will be easy to read)
To finish it off, I added in some tiny crystals... they add that little touch of sparkle and elegance.
What is your favorite kind of card... traditional, or interactive?
See you soon!
~Kassi
~Kassi
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He is just the SWEETEST snow baby ever! He just seemlessly blends into the blue ribbon of color and yet still pops right out to make you swoon! I couldn’t be more proud as an illustrator looking at how gorgeous you’ve made him look Kari! Thank you so much!
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