You are such a positive and inspirational artist and instructor Lindsay. Through your videos, I have been inspired to try things that I never would have if not for your sharing of your knowledge and talent. Thanks for bringing me many hours of joy and satisfaction through art. ~Bonnie~
Lindsay- I loved this Stamp school tutorial all about colored pencils. At the moment they are pretty much my go to for coloring as I have not committed to markers just yet. Your background was so incredible I didn't want to see you cover it up with anything. LOL Loved how you colored the tulip-- giving us terms along the way is so helpful. Cannot wait to check out the ATC supplies. TFS as always.
I have to tell you....in the beginning I wasn't found of of the waterdrop look...but when you added the text stamp....what a difference it made....neat card☺
Another great tutorial! I especially like the tip to plan the background color to coordinate with the colored pencils you are using! Love it! Paula in Florida
I love how you talk about enjoying the processm. There are times that I like to challenge myself for speed, but colored pencils are all about joy. I decided to try faber castell polychromos. It felt like a massive splurge but I LOVE them! I have since bought more. I enjoy listening to your commentary as I watch you color. Thank you for explaining lines versus ovals
I purchased mine in 2 separate orders spaced 7 months apart. It might seem crazy, but I bought 27 open stock because I wanted a few shades of yellows, purples, reds, pinks, blues, and greens. The sets didn't cater to that. $1.74 a pencil wasn't cheap, but I didn't think they were scary expensive. I don't reach for my Crayola colored pencils anymore. Maybe its because I put A LOT of colors in my cart and spent a few weeks whittling the choices down to exactly what I loved. I use every one of them. Thank you for helping to give me the confidence to try artist grade, and not find them too precious to use.
Hi Lindsey!! Oh how pretty!! I especially love how your background turned out!! By the way I can spend hours coloring with colored pencils...but my hands sure hurt after that long!! Thanks for the tutorial!! Awesome as usual!!🦋
You have such an amazing ability to create. This came together beautifully! Have you ever used the coloured pencil fixative to build layers? I'm curious what that's all about.
You know you had me with the Paris theme, but this is such a lovely combination of techniques and colours too! I don't have the distress inks but could I water down my Hydrus to use instead? or maybe use my Inktense somehow to get a similar effect for the background?
Lovely! Thanks for sharing the process. I love using colored pencils but can never get them to adhere (not sure of the proper word) to the paper. I always have difficulty with blending as well. I use Prismacolor. Maybe it's the brand?
sounds like your paper might be slightly coated, heavily sized or just too smooth. Or if you color to firmly you will fill the tooth and no more will stick. Try coloring lightly at fist and see if you can layer, if not try a rougher paper (just feel the cardstock you have with your fingertips and pick the least smooth one) Prismacolors are lovely, shoulds like your paper may be too slick for them:)
Hi Lindsay! Love that Tulip... Very pretty! QUESTION... How would I know if my colored pencils are wax based? Some of my pencils are several years old and I don't have the packaging any more. Some are Crayola some are RoseArt. Thanks so much for sharing...
What kind of baby wipe do you use? Unscented or perfumed? Nearly every baby wipe in the store have aloe vera in it and I wonder if it will harm my distress and oxide inks.
I went to your blog to enter to win the stamp and I couldn't find it on your blog at all. I looked on the 8th and again today on the 9th. This video was really helpful about colored pencil. I like the background. Too bad it is so covered up.
Sorry, I was confused by the last sentence above in your description. I love their stamps so much, but am having to get basics first. I'll keep an eye out at te end of the month.
Not clear on how I get 10% off. Where do I mention The Frugal Crafter? When I put my order in, it took me straight to Paypal checkout with no place to mention your name.
+Diane O write it in the comment to merchant section and they will refund you the 10%. They have an old fashioned system lol;) but they are super nice. You can email them as well and they will refund you the discount if you already ordered.
I love your enthusiasm about art, it makes me want to try new things. Thank you!
You are such a positive and inspirational artist and instructor Lindsay. Through your videos, I have been inspired to try things that I never would have if not for your sharing of your knowledge and talent. Thanks for bringing me many hours of joy and satisfaction through art. ~Bonnie~
Love this card ... thanks so much for sharing your talent with us.
Stunning card! This would also good embossed in gold. tfs
Last week we used cardstock for my zentangle class, and you're right colored pencils do work with it :)
Lindsay- I loved this Stamp school tutorial all about colored pencils. At the moment they are pretty much my go to for coloring as I have not committed to markers just yet. Your background was so incredible I didn't want to see you cover it up with anything. LOL Loved how you colored the tulip-- giving us terms along the way is so helpful. Cannot wait to check out the ATC supplies. TFS as always.
Not only is this a beautiful card, but I love all the techniques you shared. You're awesome!
thank you!
Gorgeous! Love those extra touches of texture.
Maginifico ,belíssimo ,lindíssimo, maravilhoso.
I love watching your tutorials! Every time I feel like I have no motivation to create I watch you and then I have a million ideas!
thanks!
love it all! And the explanations are so helpful, I learn something everytime I watch your tutorials. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us!
I love the background! Thanks for sharing
Your Art Neko stamps ARE excellent quality stamps and offer a wide variety of themes. I've ordered a few times due to your tutorials!
I really like what you did. I am a fan of stamping, inking and using colored pencils. Thanks
thanks!
I have to tell you....in the beginning I wasn't found of of the waterdrop look...but when you added the text stamp....what a difference it made....neat card☺
Absolutely love this background. Just stunning. I almost hated to see anything go on top. Such a fan.😍
I love the audio on this video, it's very crisp
Another great tutorial! I especially like the tip to plan the background color to coordinate with the colored pencils you are using! Love it!
Paula in Florida
Thoroughly enjoyed this tutorial, love the card! Thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous Lindsay. I honestly thought those enamel stickers were going to be too primary but they are just the right touch.
thanks!
I love how you talk about enjoying the processm. There are times that I like to challenge myself for speed, but colored pencils are all about joy.
I decided to try faber castell polychromos. It felt like a massive splurge but I LOVE them! I have since bought more. I enjoy listening to your commentary as I watch you color.
Thank you for explaining lines versus ovals
Hey Jesse b! Good to hear from you, yes those pencils are lovely, true they are expensive but they last such a long time. Enjoy them:)
I purchased mine in 2 separate orders spaced 7 months apart. It might seem crazy, but I bought 27 open stock because I wanted a few shades of yellows, purples, reds, pinks, blues, and greens. The sets didn't cater to that. $1.74 a pencil wasn't cheap, but I didn't think they were scary expensive. I don't reach for my Crayola colored pencils anymore. Maybe its because I put A LOT of colors in my cart and spent a few weeks whittling the choices down to exactly what I loved. I use every one of them.
Thank you for helping to give me the confidence to try artist grade, and not find them too precious to use.
Good for you, I am so happy you treated yourself:)
Love this!!! Just my style! Thank you Lindsay!!
Absolutely loved the experience…Ty !
beautifully done Lindsay 😊
thanks!
Great video your card always looks amazing!
Amazing background! ❤️ Don't know how you do it even though I see it with my own eyes. 😁
You make it look so easy! Beautiful card TFS
thanks!
I loved it . I really enjoy watching your videos. I've learned many tips from you. You have inspired me so much ....
thank you!
I love this card!
Hi Lindsey!! Oh how pretty!! I especially love how your background turned out!! By the way I can spend hours coloring with colored pencils...but my hands sure hurt after that long!! Thanks for the tutorial!! Awesome as usual!!🦋
thanks!
Gorgeous!
I also hated to see the background covered up. That would have made a beautiful card by itself. You still are AWESOME!
Great video Lindsay! 😁
You have such an amazing ability to create. This came together beautifully!
Have you ever used the coloured pencil fixative to build layers? I'm curious what that's all about.
I have not, I think Lisa from Lachri Fine Art does, she has great colored pencil tutorials:)
this is so cool 💖 thanks for inspiring me to do this
I hope you enjoy trying it:)
This is kind of cool. Thank you
Love you playfulness.
Love it! Thank you!!
You know you had me with the Paris theme, but this is such a lovely combination of techniques and colours too! I don't have the distress inks but could I water down my Hydrus to use instead? or maybe use my Inktense somehow to get a similar effect for the background?
Do you have any ink pads? if you inked it up with white and you can use spray ink or dab colored ink on top for a similar effect.
Very Nice!
Lovely! Thanks for sharing the process. I love using colored pencils but can never get them to adhere (not sure of the proper word) to the paper. I always have difficulty with blending as well. I use Prismacolor. Maybe it's the brand?
sounds like your paper might be slightly coated, heavily sized or just too smooth. Or if you color to firmly you will fill the tooth and no more will stick. Try coloring lightly at fist and see if you can layer, if not try a rougher paper (just feel the cardstock you have with your fingertips and pick the least smooth one) Prismacolors are lovely, shoulds like your paper may be too slick for them:)
thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich Thanks! Will do!
Hi Lindsay! Love that Tulip... Very pretty! QUESTION... How would I know if my colored pencils are wax based? Some of my pencils are several years old and I don't have the packaging any more. Some are Crayola some are RoseArt.
Thanks so much for sharing...
+Mary Poggemann those are wax. If they don't dissolve in water they are wax or oil but most are wax:)
What kind of baby wipe do you use? Unscented or perfumed? Nearly every baby wipe in the store have aloe vera in it and I wonder if it will harm my distress and oxide inks.
I love this whole technique but I have a question: What kraft stock are you using? My does not take the color as vibrantly as yours. Is it coated?
it does seem to have a coating, it is the cheap 5"x7" card packs of 50 from ACmoore. They are kinda flimsy so I am using them up:)
where do you go on your blog for the giveaway
very creative..
thanks!
nice TFS
❤️
I went to your blog to enter to win the stamp and I couldn't find it on your blog at all. I looked on the 8th and again today on the 9th. This video was really helpful about colored pencil. I like the background. Too bad it is so covered up.
this is not a giveaway project. I do the srt neko giveaway at the end of each month
Sorry, I was confused by the last sentence above in your description. I love their stamps so much, but am having to get basics first. I'll keep an eye out at te end of the month.
Not clear on how I get 10% off. Where do I mention The Frugal Crafter? When I put my order in, it took me straight to Paypal checkout with no place to mention your name.
+Diane O write it in the comment to merchant section and they will refund you the 10%. They have an old fashioned system lol;) but they are super nice. You can email them as well and they will refund you the discount if you already ordered.
Thank you. There was no comment option so I emailed them with the info. Thanks again!