Hi everyone! Allison Cope here on Card Cafe Thursday! Today I thought I’d share a great way to use your Copic Markers or any other alcohol based marker for that matter. Of course, you can always use your alcohol markers in their traditional way for colouring but the technique I’m going to share with you today allows you to use them in a whole other way!
The supplies I used today include:
- Smooth white cardstock
- Stamps of your choice
- Versamark ink
- Embossing powder
- Copic Markers & Copic Blending Solution
- An Aquabrush or Water Brush (a paint brush will do in a pinch! You will just have to have a very small bowl to put your blending solution in – only using small amounts at a time since it evaporates quickly!)
- Clear acrylic/glass block or white plastic plate – don’t use your good China for this!!!
So now that we know what supplies we’re using, let’s get on with the show! Some parts of the video have been sped up so you can see the process but a little quicker than real time. Enjoy…
Here’s a look at the finished card again for you!
Thanks for joining me today for this fun tutorial. I hope that you too get a chance to try this fun technique out very soon.
Happy colouring everyone!
~ Allison Cope
Supplies:
Stamps: Stampin’ Up! (I like You, Peaceful Petals)
Patterned papers: Bo Bunny (Pincushion)
Cardstock: Neenah (Smooth Solar White)
Dies: Spellbinders (Hearts), Lawn Fawn (Stitched Rectangles)
Copic Markers: Blender Solution, N3, R01, R02, YG41, YG45
Embossing powder: Hero Arts (White)
Inks: Versamark
This is absolutely stunning! I am going to try this with my other alcohol markers since I haven't got Copics! Hoping it works! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: barbara macaskill | February 12, 2015 at 11:34 AM
love this card and the gingham paper really looks great on the card. this technique looks like a lot of fun to try.
Posted by: shirl boughner | February 12, 2015 at 11:38 AM
Such a pretty effect...thanks for the TOOT!
Posted by: Kelly A. Crowl | February 12, 2015 at 11:56 AM
Thanks for a great new way to use my copics. Love the look!
Posted by: Sharon Nichols | February 12, 2015 at 11:57 AM
BEautiful!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | February 12, 2015 at 12:13 PM
Beyond gorgeous.
Posted by: auntbubbels | February 12, 2015 at 12:45 PM
Stunning! Absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Charity Chamberlain | February 12, 2015 at 01:08 PM
beautiful Ally :)
Posted by: gisele | February 12, 2015 at 02:06 PM
GORGEOUS card!!
Posted by: Kimberly | February 12, 2015 at 05:43 PM
I absolutely love this card :)
Posted by: Nina Oelke | February 12, 2015 at 10:57 PM
PURE MAGIC!!!
AMAZING technique and FABULOUS tutorial - THANK YOU Allison!!!
Posted by: TracyM #6773 | February 12, 2015 at 11:03 PM
What a stunning job.Love this technique
Posted by: VBreingan | February 13, 2015 at 12:30 AM
Oh, Ally, this is beautiful, and what a wonderful, soft effect it has! Just love your tutorials! Thanks so much!
Posted by: CherylQuilts | February 13, 2015 at 12:16 PM
Gorgeous card! The soft colors are just perfect. Loving the video too! Thank you!
Posted by: Helen Gullett @ Living My Given Life | February 13, 2015 at 01:21 PM
Well needless to say I love your card ! I do have a question though . After you emboss and before you colored did you heat set the embossing powder ? Or did you do that after you finished your coloring ???
Thank you ,
Angela
Posted by: angela | February 13, 2015 at 03:54 PM
I love this new idea for using alcohol markers. It would have been helpful if you had placed your acrylic block to the right of the card so your hand is not in the way. It would have helped to be looking at the card as it developed to watch the changes in the intensity of color. The card is lovely.
Posted by: Jean R | February 13, 2015 at 04:03 PM
Beautiful card! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Sandy Clinton | February 13, 2015 at 10:00 PM
This looks beautiful! Thank you for sharing this technique.
Posted by: Carmen L | February 14, 2015 at 09:38 AM
Your card looks amazing. Such beautiful colors and the way you colored the images is wonderful. Thanks for sharing this technique with us.
Posted by: Judy | February 14, 2015 at 03:53 PM
This is such a pretty design and wonderful technique to share
Posted by: Dawnll | February 14, 2015 at 07:22 PM
Fabulous card and awesome tutorial. Thanks!
Posted by: Lorraine Melin | February 16, 2015 at 01:54 PM
STUNNING!!! Great tutorial! Getting out my markers and trying this one today! Thanks so much!!
Posted by: Debbie C | February 17, 2015 at 11:41 AM
I saw this technique used on Sandy Allnock's blog a short while ago, but it was great seeing another video using this technique, and with stunning results. Also love the gingham background for a perfect finish.
Posted by: Marianne | February 18, 2015 at 05:58 AM