Gina
K's Charcoal Brown cardstock is the
color by which all other browns are measured, in my opinion. A true dark chocolate without a whiff of red,
this rich color makes other colors really pop . . .
I
helped the pop factor along by using foam dots to elevate the upper ends of the
wheat stalk, pumpkin, squash and the leaves.
Although there is a lot of dark in this layout, I think the bright veggies
counterbalance that and create a warm, cozy feel.
One
happy discovery was finding out how Copic markers react with the cardstock I
used for the veggies: The Paper Cut's
White Matte Coate. I found that the coating
made the Copics stay wetter longer so blending was easier. But even more fun was observing the interaction between the coating and the
ink: this produced a watercolored effect,
complete with darker margins and lovely streaks. These may be hard to see on screen, but in
real life, they're quite obvious. Previously,
I wasn't happy with this cardstock, but I'm going to give it a second chance
with my Copics . . .
May each of you have a wonderfully glorious and gratitude-filled
Thanksgiving Day!
Cardstock: Gina K Charcoal Brown, Neenah Desert
Storm, The Paper
Cut Matte Coate White
Stamps: Stampin’ Up Truly Grateful, Impression
Obsession
“All is safely . . .”
Inks: Gina K Charcoal Brown
Markers: Copic Napoli Yellow, Apricot,
Marine Green, Pecan,
Tuscan
Orange, Stampin’ Up Daffodil Delight
Emb Powder: PSX
Ochre Tapestry, Distress Walnut Stain
Dies: Avery Elle Wonky Stitches, Impression
Obsession Wheat,
Essentials
by Ellen Gourd-jus, Spellbinders Long Classic
Scalloped
Rectangles Large
Emb Folder: Spellbinders Horsehair
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