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Good morning! Today is the March release for Studio Katia and they’re celebrating with a big two-day blog hop and lots of giveaways! I’m thrilled to be guesting with them today and I’ve created a card using their darling Citrus Trimmings set!
I loved the cheerful look of that citrus border and thought it would be fun to try coloring it on a dark cardstock background with colored pencils! I’ve got a lot to learn about using colored pencils but I’m pretty happy with how this turned out! 🙂 I started by stamping the image with white pigment ink. Then I used a trick from my crafty friend, Emily, and put down a layer of white colored pencil before adding color. If you just color directly on the dark cardstock it will work but the colors won’t be as vibrant. Adding that white layer underneath really makes the color pop! I’m still learning how solid a layer of white to lay down first which is why it’s not totally smooth but I think that kinda adds to the natural texture of the fruit, right?! 😉
It took me so long to color the image that I didn’t want to detract from the coloring and instead just stamped the sentiment onto a piece of white cardstock with versafine and heat-embossed it with clear embossing powder. I trimmed it down and adhered it to the card with foam mounting tape. And now all day long I’ve been craving lemonade! 😉
To celebrate their release Studio Katia is giving away five $25 CAD gift cards!! Winners will be selected from the comments left across all of the blogs in the hop on BOTH days so make sure you leave a comment at each hop stop for the most chances to win! Also please follow Studio Katia on Instagram and Facebook in order to be eligible to win! Leave your comments before 11:59pm EST on Sunday, March 18th! Winners will be announced on the Studio Katia blog on March 20th! You should have arrived from Svetlana and Kaja is your next stop! In case you encounter a broken link here’s a list of all the stops on the hop:
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It turned out amazing with the texture!!
Now I want some limeade! Very nice!
yum! the fruit looks so real and good enough to eat the way you colored it. 😀
Thanks Jessica for the advise of first white . Your citrus are great! They look like real 💛💚🤗
Loving this card and the beautiful inspiration! This is my favorite set from this release!
That’s one yummy card creation Jessica! Love the coloring on the black cardstock – totally pops! ~ Allison ~
So fun!
I think you did a fabulous job on colouring this citrus border! It looks like has texture!
I love your pencil coloring! Your card is beautiful. TFS
Love how the fruit pops on the black!
Love the colored pencil on the black cardstock!
SQUEAL!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your AWESOME Coloring!! THANKS for sharing and Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)
Thanks for the tip of coloring the image with white pencil before adding the color. It sure pops on the black cardstock!
Oh such lovely inking!
Looks so pretty on the
dark cover.
Carla from Utah
Stunning card!
Magnificent coloring! Looks like you nailed it.
Your pencil coloring is incredible :). Love the impact of the black card stock.
Love your card. The dark background looks great.
Your coloring looks great! I love the way the fruits really pop against the black background!!!
Love the citrus fruit against the black background! Fabulous coloring!
Amazing coloring and design.
Love your excellent pencil colouring!! The fruit looks awesome on the black paper!!
Wow.. Great card..Awesome colouring..Love it.
Beautiful card and I like your choice to color on black and how lemons come out.
Thanks for this opportunity.
Nunzia
Refreshing ! Loved the look of coloured pencils on dark cardstock !