Hi guys, where does the time go....It's Saturday again and that means we have a new challenge at Make it Colourful. I almost chickened out of this one as my colouring skills are not brill when it comes to colouring sky but after a bit of tempting by my Team mate Barbara I couldn't resist trying, and when you see my team mates cards you will agree that it's definitely worth having a go.
This weeks challenge is called
"Sunsets and Clouds"
sponsored by Tiddly Inks
Like I said I am not strong on colouring sky so after a little head scratching I fell on an idea of colouring the reverse of my image so that the colour bled through to the front and then turned over and added more colour to Precious from Tiddly Inks one of the images from the recent joint release with Make it Crafty ( for more details click HERE ) and the free background from Digital Two for Tuesday. I added a beautiful Lasercut corner and flower from my stash and the papers from Basic Grey....
On the reverse of my paper I made a mask to colour the sun using FY1 copic then coloured the top half of the image with Y35 and the bottom with Y11 then went in with R14 to create the clouds. I turned over and coloured the sun again with FY1, the dress is using R14,08 and 27, Y11,35,17. The grass is using YG23 and 25.
The paper I used you can find in Barbara's Paper Project, it's W, White wove 100g, check it out guy's, Barbara is worked so hard testing loads of papers that work with copics.
Before I go I just wanted to show you some of the brand new, only released today images from Make it Crafty. Heres a link to check out these fantastic Mini Monzta's along with all the other awesome halloween images. I can't wait to get back from shopping today so I can have a play...lol
That covers everything I think but if you have any questions just drop me a comment. I really need to go now, Hubby's prodding me, he's waiting to go bike part shopping.
Have a lovely weekend guy's
xXx









This is amazing - what a clever idea to colour the reverse of the image - beautiful effect. Hate colouring sky!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card - I love it.
Denise xx
Well done Vicky, with everything going on in our house this week I passed on this one (shame on me)
ReplyDeleteJane♥
Love it - you seem to have the knack with sky to me mate! No cards for me yet again (boo hooo) just pulled a six day week and am totally cream crackered. Two more colleagues took voluntary redundnacy today. There will be nobody left at this rate. Hope you are all ok. Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeletefantastic card vicky.stunning images and your sunset sky is fabulous :D
ReplyDeletexx coops xx
This is gorgeous and I love the way you colored it and a great scene! I'm so glad you tried it out. ;D I love how the top of the background is highlighted by the sunset and yet her face is beautiful. I love the layout too - gorgeous! :D
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant Vicky I wouldnt dare tackle a background, all credit due to you darlin on producing such a beutiful card xxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteGosh Vicky this is absolutely stunning that sky looks as if it is on fire simply beautiful the image and design are just perfect.
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Lorraine x
Gorgeous card Vicky and the colouring is amazing, especially the sky. What a clever idea to colour on the reverse.
ReplyDeleteKat xx
As always, you blow me away with your gorgeous cards!!!
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Tamara
Hiya Vicky,
ReplyDeleteHow are you keeping these days? Just popped in to say hi and have a peek at your creations between the last feed and the next dirty nappy. You're cards are gorgeous as always. Your technique gives a very nice watercolour effect. I like the texture.
Don't ask me how my sleep's going ... everyone says sleep when the baby sleeps ... but for a crafter with itchy fingers I'm torn between fiddling in my caft room, checking on the little one and catching up on sleep. Guess the craftiness is in my bones! Missing the good old days in blogland.
Hugs,
Lily.
OH my gosh what a clever trick. I NEVER would have thought of colouring the reverse and let it bleed through, what a fab way of getting a watercolour effect. Too smart. Love it.
ReplyDeleteHi!sorry not been by for a while Vicky,as you say time flies and just not enough hours in the day.
ReplyDeleteHope you are doing ok?
i really love this,the colours are gorgeous and what a great idea-just so perfect.
hugs Lou.xx