Hello, Pink & Main friends and fans!
It’s Savannah O’Gwynn, and I’m back to share a colored creation using the newest P&M products and release!!! I think this is my MOST favorite design from this release— very outdoorsy, masculine, and perfect for my husband (we just celebrated 18 years together on Sunday😍)!!!
SLTC#42, Colored Image #45 + Lessons Learned + Mistakes
SLTC#42 image #45: I pulled out several different NEW P&M goodies for this card!! And opposite of my previous purple raccoon image (click HERE)… I went with a realistic coloring and design this time!
I’ve noticed that my “shading” and “shadows” for coloring needed some work. I hate to say this, but I had to copy someone to learn how to shade on this image [THANKS, Samantha for your inspiration and card! Click HERE for her project!]. I guess copying is the highest form of flattery- LOL!
LL (Lessons Learned) + Mistakes: This little card and image taught me a few things about coloring/creating:
- Adding dots for the sand/dirt under the fireplace adds interest and dimension (again, THANKS, Samantha!)
- If you add the wrong color and it’s light enough… you can color over it without anyone noticing #almostamistake 😂 **NOTE: I colored the raccoon with a very light gray/peach color first. I thought it would look ok, but it didn’t. So I moved to the next hue of gray in the lineup. It worked out PERFECTLY! No mistake, just a lesson learned! LOL!
- Adding a very light blue ink around the image will help it pop on white paper! I have seen many color images with light blue ink around it, but I didn’t think I could do it myself! WRONG! I did it!! This ink really helps the raccoon image pop since it’s a one layer element!!! So fun!
I hope my realistic raccoon image has inspired you to pull out your P&M goodies and create a something today!
Shhhhh- SECRET🤫
I cannnnnot wait to share one of my newest creations; I will be posting it in the coming weeks for the November release!!!
Q: Why can’t I wait to share this creation!?!
A: I didn’t make ONE mistake on it!!! I stamped it, colored it, die cut it… all without any issues or coloring mistakes! HOOOOOOORAY! I think I might be getting the hang of coloring:) I guess it’s a good idea to NEVER GIVE UP! I will also say— it probably won’t happen again! LOL!
I’ll be back with MORE soon💌
Please remember to share what you create using these techniques, if you are learning to color with me, or if you use these P&M stamp/die sets so I can leave you some love ❤️
THANKS so much for stopping by! Happy crafting!!!
Hugs ❤️ Savannah
Pink & Main Supplies:
Ice Rink cardstock
Asphalt ink
Campy Raccoons stamps
Wide Stitched Arches dies
Great Outdoors patterned papers
Brownstone twine