I recently picked up the Tim Holtz Funny Farm set, and didn't want to wait too long before I inked it up, so I pulled it out last night and created a quick one layer card set.
Super quick and easy.
The images were stamped on kraft with Versafine using my TH Tonic Stamping platform. I have both the MISTI and the Tonic stamping platforms and love having them both on hand because I use them for different things. The MISTI is all clear stamps for me, and I use the Stamping platform for rubber stamps.
Anyway, I use the stamping platform, leaving the stamp in place. Then I colored the image with colored pencils. I just love the look of colored pencils on kraft, don't you?
Once I was done coloring, I put the card back in the stamping platform and stamped again. This is my normal MO when coloring with pencils because you often get a little bit of pencil over top of your stamping and then it's not as dark/crisp as you want it.
In this case, I added one more step and embossed with Ranger Frosted Crystal Antiquities embossing powder. I really love this powder, it obviously embosses clear, but if you are looking for something other than a shiny look, this is perfect. There is a bit of sparkle to it, but it's not overwhelming and you really don't see it until you are up close. What I especially love about it is that it adds some great height/puffiness to your stamping which provides a wonderful texture.
This is such a cute set. Next time I'm going to try watercoloring these!
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Fun set of cards! I hadn't seen the Funny Farm set before.
ReplyDeleteI have a Mini MISTI and a WeR Precision Press. The Mini MISTI is the one I use the most, but occasionally it's too small and limits the size of the stamp or cardstock, so it's great to have another option with a second kind of positioner!
Just love your sweet card set and your tip too!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable...and that is a great tip!! Never thought to stamp the image again after coloring. Colored pencils on kraft paper is my favorite way to color.
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