Stamping is 1 of the most flexible crafts around simply because there are so many various options that you can use to improve even the most basic stamp. When you look at some colored stamped images, you might be overwhelmed by how beautiful they are. Some look like functions of art that have been meticulously painted by very small little brushes. For a newbie, or even intermediate stamper, they make look overwhelming. The truth is nevertheless, that coloring stamped images does not have to be difficult, and it does not need any unique artistic ability.

Chances are if you are already involved with stamping, you have sufficient creativity to color in your stamped images beautifully. There are a number of various equipment that you can use to color, and the most well-liked ones for stampers are pastels, or chalks, watercolor pencils, markers or ink pads.

Chalks

Chalks are a great way to color in stamped images simply because they are affordable and flexible. You do not have to invest too a lot cash to get a full set of chalks that you can use for a really long time. Most chalk sets will arrive with an applicator or two. These applicators look similar to eye shadow brushes. Other equipment that work well to apply chalks are cotton swabs or cotton balls, little sponge brushes, or clean eye make up brushes. It is usually a good concept to practice on a scrap piece of cardstock before you apply the color to your picture.

Practice blending shades of chalk together to achieve the desired result. Press really lightly for a softer look, and a little bit harder for a powerful, sharper color. Shade with the applicator for effect, or hi light particular locations of your picture. You can combine chalk colors directly on the cards stock or picture, or you can combine the colors on the applicator before applying to your product, whichever you prefer.

Watercolors

Watercolor pencil crayons are 1 of the most flexible coloring equipment that you can discover simply because there are so many various methods that you can create with them. If you want a powerful colored picture, apply the pencil crayons directly to the picture just as you would with regular coloring crayons. Nevertheless, if you want water colored look, you can use a blender pen to create that effect. Merely color along the edge of the picture with the pencil, and use the blender pen to “pull” the color into the desired area.

An additional way to apply color is by rubbing your pencil crayon on a piece of scrap and “dipping” the blender pen into the color before applying. This will create a softer effect. An additional way to watercolor is by using your ink pad. With the lid shut, push in the middle of the pad to create a pool of ink on the lid. Then you merely dip your blender pen into the ink and paint into the picture. By doing this, you can create a more powerful coloring effect.

Markers

Markers are also a well-liked choice for coloring in stamps simply because of how simple they are to use. Merely color in the stamped picture. If you have watercolor markers you might be in a position to use a blender pen to combine the colors, or create a softer look. What ever color method you select, it is generally a good concept to use a spray fixative to secure the colors. Do not use hairspray for this task simply because more than time it will yellow the images and the paper.

Melanie Brown is an avid card maker and Stampin Up demonstrator. Go to her stampinaddict.com card gallery to view beautiful cards and submit your personal creations while enjoying content articles on the many methods of creating cards with rubber stamps.