4 August 2017

MFT AUGUST RELEASE COUNTDOWN - DAY 5

Any idea why I am tickled pink?

Well, in less than a week you will be able to get your crafty little paws on some awesome new My Favorite Things goodies!

Today I am showcasing the new Flamazing Stamp set.


The stamp set itself enables you to stamp solid Flamingo images, but you know me by now, I like to think outside the box and used the stamp and some research via Google to give my example a more "realistic" look!

What do you think?

Curious as to how I did it?

Well, I initially stamped out the sections of the Flamingo in MFT Cement Grey Hybrid ink and then with several images of real life Flamingos for reference I started mapping in the various shades of pinks and greys with Copic marker over the top of the stamped image.  If you wish to try this yourself, please make sure you select a Copic suitable ink pad in a pale colour - I learnt the hard way that I should have chosen a pink hybrid ink........ho hum, next time! Once I felt I had gone as far as I could with the pens, I swapped over to pencils to add in the finer details and highlights, constantly referring back to the photographs.

 I stamped the sentiment on a curve to follow the shape of my circular card using my Misti, again with MFT Cement Grey Hybrid ink so that I could colour over the top of it with Copic marker without fear of it bleeding.

For more inspiration and crafting goodness from my fellow Design Team members
why not hop on over to the MFT blog to see what they created today:

I'll be back soon with more Countdown fun!


SUPPLIES
(Please remember some of the links will not go live until launch day)
Flamingo - E01, R11, R12, R20, R21, R22, W1, W2, W6
Water - B0000, BG0000, BG000, BG70, C00, C0, C1, C2, W1, W2
Caran D'Ache Luminance and Pablo coloured pencils

26 comments:

A Tad Bit Off said...

Gorgeous flamingo!

LPickerel said...

wow - gorgeous flamingo!

Jo-Anne Tedford said...

I agree! Absolutely gorgeous!

mandie x said...

Stunning as always

mandie x said...

Stunning as always

Roberta S. said...

Amazingly done looks like a photograph of a flamingo so realistic. Thank you for sharing your version of this versatile flamingo set.

Eulalia said...

I'm always enchanting to watch your coloring masterpieces.
xoxoxo Eulalia

Cheryl Cain said...

Wow!! Beautiful coloring, this needs to be framed!

~amy~ said...

Your work is always amazing. Love your awesome flamingo.

Kleri said...

Fabulous coloring!

DMatherly said...

All I can say is WOW! Beautiful flamingo!

Donna said...

And I'm tickled pink and inspired by your card! Great job.

Becky said...

Breathtaking.

Mary Reiner said...

Stunning card!

Mrsfish02 said...

Really wonderful. Those tiny pencil strokes give the effect of feathers so nicely. Great flamingos!

Unknown said...

This is absolutely breathtaking! It looks like a photo. I am in awe!

creatingincolors said...

This is stunning! The details are amazing and the colors are gorgeous!

Helen said...

Jane, your coloring on this card is phenominal. I thought it was a photograph when I first saw it. I'm in awe of your coloring skills. You totally sell this set. Thanks for sharing it on this release countdown. The set officially goes on my wish list after seeing what you've created.

- Bellule - said...

Love your card, so beautiful and delicate !! Bravo !!

Annette said...

Holy flamingos, this is FABULOUS!

Lagene said...

Great Release! Awesome project!

Maryjo Monterosso said...

So life like. Absolutely beautiful.

Jennifer B. said...

Jane, you are amazing. Great card!

San said...

You're quite the artist. I know how difficult the body was for you, but I'm astonished at the legs and the water. Stupendous job. Leave it to MFT to have a wonderful release.

Rosy Newlun said...

*faints* Breathtakingly realistic and thud-worthy!

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