Hi All,
For today’s cards, I used one Zig marker and one Distress Oxide ink of the same shade. I liked the idea of starting with an ink blended background and highlighting it with a darker color. I used the Cora Background stamp by Simon Says Stamp. It kind of looks like a medallion to me, so that’s what I’m calling it. 🙂 As soon as I saw it… Add to Cart. Here are the three cards:
Notice that I used the stamp off-center in all of the cards. Centering the stamp causes you to lose the edge detail, which I think is important to the design (not to mention it’s really hard to center, because that’s how I started working with it!). I like it off to the side a little bit – it makes it more interesting.
Here is a close-up of the coloring:
Enjoy the video!
Card Measurements:
| Element | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Watercolor panels | 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 inches | 10.5 x 13.7 cm |
| Vellum strips | 1 inch | 2.5 cm |
| Card bases | 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches | 10.8 x 14 cm |
Supplies:
Zig markers used: May Green, Pink, Persian Blue
 Cora Background |
 Handlettered Greetings |
 Strathmore Bristol Paper EH|SSS |
 Kuretake Zig Markers AMZN|SSS |
 Distress Oxide – Pistachio EH|SSS |
 Distress Oxide – Worn Lipstick EH|SSS |
 Distress Oxide – Broken China EH|SSS |
 Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS |
 Black Cardstock |
 SSS Vellum |
 Copic Multiliner Pens |
 Black Marker |
 Versamark Ink EH|SSS |
 Hero Arts White Embossing Powder EH|SSS |
 Ranger Mini Round Blending Tools EH | SSS |
 MISTI EH|S.COM |
 Heat Tool |
 Tweezers EH|SSS |
 Paper Piercer |
 Glue Pen |
 Micro Glue Dots EH|SSS |
 ATG Tape Runner EH|SSS |
Connie
I really like the way you used the Distress Oxide ink with a Zig marker of the same colour. I think this technique will also look great with the SSS Doodle Background Create Joy stamp. Thanks for giving me the idea!
Mairead
These are real “WoW!” cards Darlene. Thanks for explaining everything so clearly, as usual.
Vee
Gosh, these cards are winners once again Darlene! Really gorgeous.
I unfortuately don’t have the Zig markers , but will try my Tombows.
Thanks for your constant flow of WOW ideas!
darlene
Hi Vee – distress markers would also work really well if you have those. 🙂
Carol Mac
Love these cards! Of course you had to add some black eh? Haha…I know you like to add black to most of your cards and this is just enough! I have Satampin Up’s old Madallion stamp so I will see if the design would work with this coloring technique! Thanks for another great idea on how to use my zigs!!! 😎
Connie
I reckon that you’ll find lots of background stamps that will work like a charm with this great technique. Why didn’t I think of it? Ha! Ha!
Glenismaree
Wow! what a lovely technique. I really like monochromatic “anything” (if you know what I mean?) so these cards are appealing. Thanks once again Darlene.
Colorful Card Maker
I love how colorful the cards are! They really stand out and they just pop! I love that stamp too. I love the embossing too. I just got an embossing gun to replace the one I blew out defrosting our freezer. I haven’t had the chance to use it yet but I love to emboss! You did a really great job!
Andrea
Beautiful cards, Darlene!!! Love the black accents you used. Was this your first time using the bristol paper? You’re right–it does work wonderfully with the Zigs. I’ve been using it for quite some time now. It also works well with Tombow markers, I’ve found. As far as the Zigs always blending well, if you let them sit too long, even on the bristol, they will be hard to blend. I’m not sure if layering them over the Oxide ink gives a longer “open” time or not. Generally, if I use them (or my Tombows), I lay down color in a few areas at most, and then blend it out with either another marker or my damp paintbrush. Also, I have found the bristol will pill if you work it enough. I usually find that with my Tombow markers, though, since I guess they wear on the paper more. Anyway, thanks so much for sharing your artwork with us! 🙂 ~ Andrea
Amy
Oh my these are beautiful, Darlene!!! I can’t wait to try it out…which hopefully should be soon because my craft room in our new home (which is actually an older home we are renovating) is finally underway!!! I hope it will be done in a few weeks. Then I get to move in all my stuff and organize it. The big change from my last room is the lighting – I put can lights in which will be great! Also it’s a bit bigger than my old room. Of course I already have a whole set of the oxide inks. Not having a craft room didn’t deter me from buying supplies for the last 8 months!! Hahaha!
Brenda L.
I love these cards Darlene! They look so hard, but are not! They are very beautiful!! I am loving the oxide inks too, but haven’t blended with them yet as I just got mine. But I love how they stamp, so I know I will love how they blend as well. Hugs, Brenda
Pennycable09
WOW, you have the patience of Job!!! These are fantastic!!!! Don’t know if I could give these away, I would have to frame these!!!! Very lovely!!!!