Saturday, April 21, 2012

'Watercolor' flowers with Copic markers

While practicing the watercolor flowers I learned in class I began to wonder if I could achieve the same look with markers on cardstock. I don't particularly like the look of watercolor paper with white cardstock and I don't have an off white cardstock. This is the result of my experiment and I rather like the look!


This is a tutorial on how I did it.  Click on the picture to make it 
larger or you can download a PDF file to print HERE


 I would love to see what you do if you do try it so send me a link to your blog if you do! It really is easy and you will have a unique image for your cards each time. I had lettered the sentiment but you can just as easily use a stamp.


10 comments:

JD/ Jill said...

Very Nicely done, Jennie, and thank you for sharing the instructions on how you did this...

Paula said...

Look at you, this is awesome!! Now I can't wait to play. I agree about the color of the watercolor paper...this is definitely something I'll be trying :)

Rita said...

How lovely Jennie. I only have promarkers ,but will love giving this a try. Thank-You so much for the TUT. Hugs Rita xx

Sandy said...

Really nice!! I believe that your experiment worked!!
Sandy

Beccy said...

I just love these flowers Jennie, they look so gorgeous on cards and notelets. Thanks so much for the tutorial too, you've made it very easy to follow.
Cheers,
Beccy

loz said...

Beautiful card and colouring Jennie..Loz

Chris Flynn said...

You made these look great! I took Martha Lever's class last year and painted my heart out. I loved her class. Your copic ones look great.
I've been taking Joanne Sharps Artful Alphabets too!
See you in class! hehe

Sherry Kushibab said...

discovered you through Pinterest, what lovely work...I will be coming back to see more :)

Connie said...

Your cards are so stylishly delightful. I love the use of white space, to make your flowers pop right off the page. I also love how you incorporated step by step instructions. What a sweetie. I'm your newest follower, please accept my warm invitation to visit and hopefully to follow my blog, too. "Happy Mother's Day, Connie :)

Chris said...

Gorgeous work - they do look watercolored!