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Saturday 25 February 2017

New Challenge at Inkspirational!



Hi friends!

I'm here today with my DT card for our new Inkspirational challenge, "connect". Often when we have word prompts (or when CASology has a tricky cue word for example) I google synonyms and words related to that word... And that's what I did this time too. One of the words related to "connect" was "touch" and that made me think of "hugs". This NBUS (never before used) W+9 holiday stamp was waiting to be inked and that was it, my direction for this challenge was decided! :) Click HERE for all the DT projects, you'll love them! 

I used my Copics and white gel pen to color in the image + did some basic masking for stenciling the sky design with a snowflake stencil and light blue ink. I love how this turned out! I haven't had time for coloring lately and I was very happy to have a free day today and to practice on my blending skills again. I tried new cardstock: it's not specific blending card but it is meant for crafting. It's called Vivaldi by Canson. I really liked working with this card. Copics just glided on it! Word of warning though if you want to try this paper: it does take longer than normal for Memento (or any ink I'd guess) to dry on this surface. I heat set it with my heat gun after a couple of messy attempts! Your coloring could also bleed more easily (go outside lines) but this wasn't a problem for me really after I got the hang of the card. I really recommend this! It's something a bit different!

Thanks for popping by and I hope to see you at Inkspirational! 

I'd like to join:
C= creature (bear) + D= dimension (created with masking + shading with Copics)



Animal Magic




17 comments:

sandie said...

Lovely to see you colouring again and it is really wonderfully blended x

Tracy Freeman said...

Such a lovely and sweet card. love the soft background and your colouring is awesome.
Thank you for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge x

Dotty Jo said...

Beautiful work, Nonni, Jo x

Cindy C. said...

Super sweet card, beautiful coloring!!

Inkyfingers said...

What a gorgeous card and you coloured it so beautifully!
Hugs
Carol x

Marina said...

One of my fave images and how beautifully you've coloured it - such depth and love the spots.

Shauna said...

What a lovely card! The masking in the sky looks fantastic and your coloring on that image is superb! It certainly looks like those two are "connected." =)
- Shauna

Greta said...

What a sweet, creative card for the "connect" challenge, Nonni! I love the soft background!

Darnell said...

DEFINITELY a great interpretation of the word "connect," Nonni! Nothing better than a hug for that! Your coloring is fantastic and that soft snowflake blended background takes this up a notch!! Hugs, Darnell

brenda said...

A really sweet image and pretty CAS creation, many thanks for joining our Animal Magic theme at Stamping Sensations challenge.

B x

KandA said...

Oh what a sweet image and I love the stencilled snowflakes in the background xx

Joan said...

Lovely CAS card with very sweet image and a lovely stencilled background too
Thanks for entering our challenge at Stamping Sensations this month
Joan

Zw@@n said...

Wow, beautiful card, Nonni. Cute image and I love your colouring. Gorgeous background too. Thank you for joining us at ABC Christmas Challenge. Luv, Wilma

*Vicki* said...

This snugly pair is supper sweet and I love how you've colored them along with the stunning background to pop them out a bit!! Well done with the challenge theme! Hugs & Smiles - *Vicki*

Pia S said...

I have the same approach for word prompt challenges, they often require a bit of googling. But I've learnt quite a few new English words along the way. I've been meaning to ask, what light blue ink do you use? It look oks so subtle and soft. And any tricks on how to make this type of stencil staying in place while inking and avoid getting ink underneath the stencil would be much appreciated...

Linda said...

This is so cute! Love the delicate snowflakes in the background. Thanks for playing along with the Happy Little Stampers Christmas Challenge xx

cm said...

A most cuddly, snuggly interpretation of connect, Nonni! This image makes gives me warm fuzzies! Beautifully coloured and incredibly sweet!
Hugs~c