Coloring on Colored Cardstock -- Technique!

Card Construction Details:

1.  Goofing around and decided to name this a technique because it is the internet/wild wild west of crafting and we can do what we want.  Someone else has probably explained this "technique" already.  In fact, it is possible I have. 

2.  Select a light colored cardstock -- white or off white doesn't work for this technique, as the contrast between the markers, or colored pencils or whatever you are using to color the image, would be too great and your less-than-perfect coloring will show.  By "your", I mean "my."

3.  Stamp a line image in something softer than black.  In this case I stamped Memento Cocoa on Sweet Blush cardstock (that's brown ink on pink paper for my 1 non crafty reader)...  (I have another card coming up with this same technique, but where I used Aqua cardstock and a dark blue ink.)  Just try out some combos on scrap paper until you see one you like. 

4.  Take a deep breath and select a colored marker, pencil, etc. that is close to the cardstock. I used 2 Copic markers --R 11 and R 30.

5.  Color the inside of the image, petals, with the markers, and just feather out the ends.  With white paper, all the lines would be much harsher.  But with a colored cardstock and similar toned markers, there are no mistakes.  Go over several times until you are happy or it is time to make dinner, whichever comes first.

6.  That's it.  Do whatever else you want.  I added some accents with a white gel pen on the inside petals and it helped pop up those layers.

7.  Notice the edges of each flower.  They almost look white.  It's just the absence of the Copic markers.  In real life it is a bit more pronounced...

8.  For the base card, I chose kraft and I think it works well.  Again, avoid white, although no one is going to jail for using a white card base.  Just fool around and see what you like best.

Really, no need to submit my name to a magazine.  Your love is enough...

Mood When Done = Anticipating Huge Award in My Honor

 

Comments

[Nicole Pierre]

The card is gorgeous and the technique is one I'll use (if I don't forget about it first). Thanks!

[SherylH]

Oh this is beautiful -- I have got it bookmarked to CASE.

[Jackie]

That's beautiful - you are a genius :-). I will definitely give this a try.

[Rebekka]

What a fabulous card, I love this, thanks for sharing.

[Tejal]

super duper..awesome...TFS! As for the award, I'll create one soon and pass it on to you! :)

[Beth]

Beautiful card. I love your blog.

[MA]

...Simply Stunning! Will have to tear myself away from my Big Shot and wool roving embellishment marathon to give this one a try.
Thanks for sharing your talent, Joan.

[Shannan Teubner]

Ooohh look at you! This looks like a Debbie Olson creation! Gotta try this magic Paperlicious technique! :)

[Sandra K]

It is very effective. Not to mention beautiful. I don't think my comments to any magazine would count for diddly squat, but my love you can have. :)

[Sue O.]

Love this card. . .it's absolutely gorgeous. You done good, real good!!!! :)

[Dana V.]

that's an awesome card!

[SueB]

Truly gorgeous. I will give this a try.

[Francie]

And the award for Best Humor in a Papercrafting Blog goes to ... Joan B!

The card is beautiful! When I find my missing mojo I'm going to give it a try.

[Jaya Christina]

This is very beautiful. I MUST try this technique. Thanks for the inspiration Joan.

[Debbie]

Great card and can't wait to try the technique, looks fabulous!

[Connie Pruitt]

Very pretty! I will have to try this!

[Stacy]

Beautiful, Joan! I really love it! Great work!

[Karen]

This is gorgeous! I love the look. So soft and pretty. At first I thought I'd clicked onto Nichole Heady's blog by mistake. Nope, Dear Paperlicious strikes again. Gel pen accents, hit of kraft, pink and brown. Scrumptious! The pièce de resistance for me is the little popped out flower over the edge of the sentiment strip.
This is gorgeous, and I hope to see you on the podium soon!

[Terry]

WOW!!!
Gonna hafta try this. Ooops, do this!!

[Yosha]

Ha! Brilliant!

[leslie]

This is beautiful!

[Barb Foster]

Absolute gorgeousness!!!

[Starla]

This is stunning (and I'm so impressed with the pink. I don't do pinks. So I'm doubly impressed with anyone who does them and doesn't make me think "ewww....it's pink", hehe)

[Conniecrafter]

so pretty, and like the highlighting too!

[Ann]

Lovely, lovely card!

[Angie]

Wow! GORGEOUS card!!!

[Susan Goetter]

WOW! This is absolutely gorgeous! I MUST give this a try. THanks so much for sharing your talent!!

[Tricia]

This is beautiful, Joan! Love, love, LOVE it!

[Susan G]

Beautiful job. The white highlight with the gel pen adds just the right touch.

[Colleen Kramer]

{clap}{clap}{clap}{clap}{clap}.{bravo!}..{bravo!}... (and more thunderous applause!!!)
I'm not sure I've ever seen this technique. If I have, the explanation wasn't nearly as spectacular as yours.
You've made me want to go test out some colors of my own. Thanks a million!!

[Eleanor]

I love what you did with this technique! Gorgeous card! I like the name of "Joan's technique"!

[Susan F.]

How about the "Humble Pie" award?

[Debby Watkins]

Joan, this is gorgeous! Love it!

[Amy Wilson]

I love you Joan! I love you Joan! I LUV U!

[Colleen]

Do you feel the love?! OMGOSH! This card is drop dead gorgeous! And I hereby declare, henceforth and forevermore, this to be named the Paperlicious Technique in your honor. You are the undisputed Queen!
Hugs,
Colleen

[diane mcvey]

Joan, this is gorgeous! What a great idea...you are awesome. I will try this, for sure! Amazing card. Thanks for sharing! :D

[Mary C. Anderson]

Simply beautiful Joan. I love this technique and will give it a try sometime. I love that you used the kraft paper. It goes perfect with your color scheme and the technique.

Mary

[SmilynStef]

Stunning ... can't wait to give it a try ... I always love to color.

[Ida]

Beautiful! Love the soft feel this card has. Loved your commentary-especially #5 which in my case means dinner is usually late!

[Crafty Math Chick]

Ooooh! This is STUNNING Joan! REALLY beautiful. I love it!

~Meredith

[Kelly Schirmer]

Yikes stripes this card is fantastic! I just got Friends Til the End after it got bumped out of my cart for over a year by new PTI release stuff...and now I think I neeeed In Bloom after this one!

[Allison]

Want to be smack dab in the middle of this card enjoying all the flowery yumminess!

[Janna]

Wow! That is one gorgeous card! Those flowers have a 3D look to them. I read through your explanation to see if you had cut out parts and popped up with those foam adhesive dots. I am amazed that you didn't.

[pila]

So pretty! I admire people who can create beautiful effects with Copics.