I have 2 cards for the Pizzaz Skip Hop. They are both Whipper Snapper stamps, like usual, and both for Thanksgiving. I think the reason I like Whippers so much is that they are so much fun to color. That's my favorite part of making a card. I love to color. I don't do a whole lot of bling.
For the first card, I did a Cornicopia. I mixed Copics and pencils to get the effect I wanted, especially on the apple. I raised the colored part off of the card to give it a little dimension.
On the turkey card, I'm showcasing the coloring. I wanted the turkey to stand out. I do love that ribbon though.
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Your coloring is great and I really like the ribbon accent on your turkey card, it balances the card so well!
ReplyDeleteCindy- both cards are great- I agree- the ribbon with the turkey is gorgeous! I am inspired by your coloring and your fall colors!The brads on the top card add the finishing touches! I am finishing up my Halloween cards today, so maybe some general fall cards are in order. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe ribbon is what catches my eye as well. I think the way you tied it is extremely neat and precise. gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards Cindy! I think when you have a detailed image like these that are so beautifully colored it really becomes the "star" of the card design and you've added just enough to finish these designs without detracting from them.
ReplyDeleteVery impressive coloring! I don't own a single copic (Yikes! can't believe I admitted that!) and haven't really ventured there yet, although I did buy pencils and a gamsol set, and seeing your detailed and beautiful colorings inspires me to give it a try! PS: LOVE that ribbon on the turkey card!
ReplyDeleteThe ribbon adds so much to the cards, love them.
ReplyDeleteWonderful fall card creations. I love how you colored them and when they are colored that nicely, little bling or embellishing is really needed. Sometimes a layering will work too, which I see you used as well.
ReplyDeleteLove both your cards! The little turkey is so cute. I am always afraid to try patterned papers on my cards. Seeing you and others today using the patterned papers makes me think that maybe I can try patterned papers. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love your turkey card. I tend to like the busier sketches. The colors and patterns are perfect together! I also love the mix of shapes!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so fun! You do a fabulous job coloring! And I love the background paper on the first card!Great idea using 2 color mediums to get a great effect.
ReplyDeleteYour cards coordinate so well with your blog page - which by the way is super cute! I like the corner details on the 1st card - brads and corner punching. And your ribbon is definitely the eye catching detail {along with superb coloring} on the second. Thanks for sharing "neighbor" - I only live about 25 minutes from you!
ReplyDeleteWow, Cindy, you're a fabulous color-er! Both these cards a awesome. I really love that DP on the Cornicopia card and that turkey makes me giggle, lol. I'm so inspired to make some Thanksgiving cards now. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteFall is my favorite time and you've done such a beautiful job coloring these images. They are both uncomplicated, but stunning. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the fall cards!! Fall and Thanksgiving gets so shortchanged as holidays.
ReplyDeleteVery nice coloring! I really like the different squares/rectangles you have layered behind the turkey.
ReplyDeleteI do have to agree with you, that ribbon IS just scrumptous! Your coloring is perfect and I love the layout on both cards...
ReplyDeleteI envy the coloring. I'm not good at that and never attempted Copics. The layers really make the image stand out.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are stunning! I do love the ribbon as well and your coloring is awesome!
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I love the layouts you chose for these cards. I do agree and love that ribbon choice too! You did a great job on the coloring of both images and your card stock color choices go so well with teh colored images. Fantastic cards!
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ReplyDeleteWhat pretty fall cards! Your coloring is so well done.
I especially loved the three tiny brads on the first one -- such a little detail that makes such a big difference.
Love the color combos. Adding the ribbon made it stand out. I really am going to buy some new markers. I too love to color but think I need to invest in better markers.
ReplyDeleteI love autumn and the colors it brings. I like to color with copics also, they add so much to the cards. Your use of matting and ribbons adds a little extra pizzaz.
ReplyDeleteThe ribbon on card two is very cute. I love the tie on it. I like the details on the background papers (the corners on the first one are subtle but very nice).
ReplyDeleteThe designs and paper selections really showcase your featured stamps.
ReplyDeleteGreat coloring!
your coloring is always fantastic - love your whippers - made a stop today - got 2 clearance and 2 new.
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Beautiful coloring, beautiful cards. And you coordinated your colors, papers, and embellishments perfectly! Pat K.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coloring on both cards. I like the ribbon on the turkey card too.
ReplyDeleteThese are two beautiful cards, Cindy...your coloring especially. Glad to hear I'm not the only one that uses copics and adds color pencil to finish the effect needed (or a copic shade that I don't have). Good choice of papers and design as well. TFS
ReplyDeleteI can see why you like to color! You do it beautifully! It's nice to know that you can mix Copics with pencil. I never thought of doing that! Very effective!
ReplyDeleteThe colors are a great match and the ribbon adds the pizzaz as needed.
ReplyDeleteThe way you frame and layer your images makes them really stand out. I love the three little blings on the first card to focus your eyes toward the image. The tails of your bow seem to match the feathers on the Turkey. Very cute cards.
ReplyDeleteWonderful coloring. A lot of extra bling isn't needed here. Both wonderful cards -- thanks for the inspiration
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Great coloring on both cards. I have the turkey stamp and was wondering how to use it. Hope you don't mind if I CASE you card. Thanks for sharing, Cindy.
ReplyDeleteI really like your first card and the brads just really give it pizzaz. The turkey on the second card is awesome.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job coloring the images. The turkey is adorable.
ReplyDeleteI wish someone would send me that turkey card! So stinking adorable!
ReplyDeleteThe turkey is so cute. Your coloring is awesome.
ReplyDeleteThe turkey card is delightful and the card layout is really pleasing. The cornucopia is amazingly colored. I wish mine looked like that. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove the fall/autumn colors you used on your cards. The background on the 1st card makes your image pop. On your turkey card, really like how you layed out the papers - draws the eye to the image.
ReplyDeleteGreat use of ribbon on both...your LOs are awesome as well as the coloring! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCindy your coloring is amazing... Love both of these, and I am sure glad to be able to stop by on this fun skip!!! Thank you for sharing! I love that turkey!!
ReplyDeleteLovely coloring! I like the paper choice in the first card as well as the three little dots. The second card had me smiling - is that turkey trying to hide behind the hat? {grin}. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love the fall colors! And the ribbon adds a great touch on them both.
ReplyDeleteOf course you used Whippers! Wouldn't expect anything else. I love how you colored your Indian corn and the turkey is a handsome guy indeed.
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is beautiful and your cards are designed perfectly to spotlight the images - wondeful work - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is the pizzaz!
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Great use of color and patterned paper to compliment your wonderful coloring. I think you have added the perfect amount of bling to tie everything together.
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are beautiful! I love your coloring and all your layers. That ribbon on the turkey card is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, Cindy! You always do such beautiful coloring. Love the layers, too!
ReplyDeleteI like the details of your focal pieces and your backgroungs. That ribbon is out of this world pretty. Thanks
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coloring! I really like how you used color and layering to showcase your colored images. The ribbons add just the right touch without being overwhelming.
ReplyDeleteVery nice--I love how you pull all the elements together and how well you use color.
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