Friday, August 27, 2010

Coloring Techniques for Card Making Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Coloring Techniques for Card Making Blog Hop! Today we wanted to introduce you to a brand new, must-have book that has been written to help shed some light on some of the hottest trends in coloring techniques in paper crafting today.

Coloring Techniques for Card Making features three of the most popular coloring techniques in card making today--water coloring, colored pencils and using alcohol-based ink markers. Each chapter showcases one particular technique and includes an introductions that will help you choose the products that are right for you, and will walk you through the steps to creating one of our featured projects. Easy-to-follow instructions, detailed materials lists and helpful coloring tips will make it easy for you to achieve stunning card-making results. As a bonus, enjoy a chapter that focuses on ways to highlight and accentuate your projects with products such as glitter and gel pens, shading techniques and methods for creating the look of texture with color.

Here is a card that I have in this book....What I love about this book is that all the colors used will be listed and it has a very good how-to. This card is quite a fun technique...but you gotta buy the book to read the how-to (smile).

We are pleased that you have joined us for the hop! Be sure to leave a comment at each blog along the way to be entered for your chance to win a free copy of Coloring Techniques for Card Making!


The designers who are participating in the blog hop are as follows:
Keri Lee Sereika - www.pinklemonade.typepad.com
Debbie Olson - www.debbiedesigns.typepad.com
Jeanne Streiff - www.inkypaws.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com
Trudy Sjolander - www.truesgiftsfromtheheart.blogspot.com
Asela Hopkins - www.hopartstudios.typepad.com
Broni Holcombe - www.bronih.typepad.com/splashesofwatercolor
Kathy Menzies - www.thecreataholic.blogspot.com
Christine Okken - http://christinecreations.blogspot.com
Dawn Lusk - www.dawnanewday.blogspot.com
Laurie Wilson - www.clearlydelightful.typepad.com/clearly_delightful
Sherrie Siemens - (That's Me!)
Chrissy Le - www.paperinkcolor.blogspot.com

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Holly AKA KopyKat said...

wow, your coloring is amazing, love it

Unknown said...

Sherri,
Your card is beautiful!
I love how you colored the image.
Hugs,
True :D

SmilynStef said...

I actually have that book on my Amazon Wish List ... had no idea so many of my "friends" would have work featured ... woot woot.

Dawn said...

ahhh, awesome to be working with the master once again! fabulous card Sherrie!! hugs

daisydilly (vicki) said...

Very lifelike . Your card is beautiful

Jackie said...

I have admired your work for a long time and this card is so beautiful! Yep, I need this book.

Julia Diane said...

This book looks like a definite must-have... thanks for the chance to win it! I can't wait to see it in person.

Terra5 said...

This is so pretty! Love the use of the twill tape. I can never make it look right! Thanks for sharing!

Broni said...

This is certainly a gorgeous card, Sherrie! I'm so thrilled to have been included in this fun project!

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Susan said...

Lovely card! I can't wait to find out how you colored it. And I must get my hands on this book - what a great idea.

Karen said...

The coloring on your card is fabulous. It has such a life like quality to it.

Ann English said...

SOOOO gorgeous! Got to get this book!

asela said...

That's truly lovely. The coloring is beautiful.

Rita Kegg said...

Looks like a great book to have. Thanks and blessings

Linda L said...

Hmmmm your card has got me quite intrigued...looks glorious.

Yvonne Russell said...

Oh my gosh... this is gorgeous. The ribbon choice ties in beautifully with the nature theme.

A Consuming Passion said...

Your card is beautiful -as are all the cards I've seen so far. I can't wait to see a copy of this book for myself.

Jeni said...

Gorgeous card! So simple and beautiful. Congratulations! ~jeni

Bonnie Garby said...

I love your card. I can't wait to see the coloring technique you used on this card!

judy said...

Beautiful coloring!

Keri Lee Sereika said...

Sooo pretty and a GREAT technique used too Sherrie! Thanks for all your hard work!!!

Cammie said...

Beautiful card! This book looks like a valuable resource!

Toni K said...

Wow! This is gorgeous!

Dee in Oklahoma said...

Beautiful coloring on your card...congrats! I am hoping to win the wonderful book. Thanks for the opportunity.

sharon d said...

Beautiful card. Wonderful job on coloring.

Eli said...

Your card may be my favorite. You have my interest piqued to read the book with your tease of how to create your card. Thanks for sharing your talent.

Germaine Ferrao -Lenn said...

Your card is beautiful!
I love how you coloured the image.
Hugs always,G

StampinCathy said...

This is one awesome card. Your coloring is amazing and super inspiring. This card is so peaceful.

see mary stamp said...

Very exciting news! This is just the book I've been wishing for!

Ruth said...

Love your card, the colouring is super.

Whimsey said...

Congrats Sherrie - your work always rocks. Love the image and of course your coloring!

Karen said...

your card is stunning!

Sassy Cheryl said...

Congrats Sherri! You must be thrilled!!!!! What an honor!

Anonymous said...

So pretty. Shirley B

Debbie Olson said...

Sherrie, what a beautiful card--congratulations!! I hope your computer is back to normal again. :-)

Lisa said...

Beautiful! Great card!

Betty said...

you do beautiful work! thanks for a chance to win and the inspiration.

Brenda said...

What a beautiful card Sherrie! Congrats on getting published. Beautiful colouring. (And awesome bow!)

katemade designs said...

I love to color. All my favorite stamps require some kind of coloring. I'd love to win a book that shows me different techniques.
All your work is beautiful and this card is no exception. Thanks for all your inspiration and the chance to win the book.

Anne Temple said...

Gorgeous! Thanks for a chance to win one of these must haves.

Becky said...

Stunning card gorgeous coloring. How did you stamp it? Is it embossed? inquiring minds need to know :)

ChristineCreations said...

I thought this one was just stunning Sherrie! You've achieved such a unique effect!

And to think that YOU were my Copic Instructor :) Here we are in a book girl! I feel blessed to be in here with you!

Kelly Massman said...

Your card makes me wish I had done something nice for you so that you'd send it to me!!!! :-) What a fantastic prize to be won! Thanks for the chance!

Deonna B said...

Wow! What a beautiful card! I can't wait to get a copy of this book. I just love coloring.

Stampvanwinkle said...

What lovely work Sherri. I love it.
Congratulations, I as so happy for you.

Tina W. (TeaDub) said...

Love the vintage feel of the card!

Virginia Killmore said...

Wow thanks for the chance to win a book! wonderful card!

TracyJ said...

Just stunning!!! Thanks for the change to win...I need it.

colleen said...

Love this... it is soooooo pretty! Congrats!!!

Jessica said...

What a lovely card! I am most deffinately going to buy this if I don't win it!!! Thanks for sharing

Francie G. said...

Congrats! This is such an exciting time for you and all the other talented ladies! Your card is just beautiful! Your coloring is over the top gorgeous! Fabulous!

Unknown said...

Congrats! Your work is awesome! Just ordered this book! :)

Anonymous said...

I NEED to win this book. I think it will prove to be my go-to for reference on colors, techniques, and basic instructions. Thanks for the chance to win.

Louise Fox said...

Your submission for the book is amazing! I know I must have this book! The question is whether I can wait to see if I win it or if I must just go purchase it now. Blessings.

L.Wilson said...

I like the natural feel of this card and your coloring to match it!

Bonnie said...

That is a gorgeous card! Wow!

Sharla said...

Love your card, so detailed. I am thinking this book is a must have!!

Unknown said...

Nice coloring - and on such a detailed image!

littlen said...

Beautiful card. TFS.

Debbie said...

beautiful card...looks hard. thanks for the preview.

Cindy H. said...

What a beautiful card!! Love your coloring and all the detail. Congratulations on being featured in this new book - looks like a must-have:)

ginalovesdave said...

What a pretty card. Very nice job!

Jennyfer L. said...

Sherri,
Your card is truly amazing, love it!

Stacie (craft-princess) said...

WOW! I feel like I could reach out and pet that deer! Stunning work!!

Marie O said...

I am looking forward to learning your technique and all the others that are published in this "must have" book.

Bonnie said...

Love your card !! I cannot wait to check out this book.

Diane (DeeDee) said...

Beautiful card! Can't wait to see the book. TFS!

Lori said...

I am anxious to buy this book so I can see how you did this card. It is very pretty.

Pat said...

Congratulations on your wonderful contribution to a great book!

Debbie F. said...

Such a beautiful card!

ChristineZ said...

I love the soft coloring on this gorgeous card. Beautiful!

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Laurie said...

Another gorgeous card and the colouring is a masterpiece! Thanks so much for sharing and I can't wait to hold this new book in my own hands!

Traci S. said...

Oh, I just love the look of your project for the card! The coloring is amazing...and looks a bit "impressionistic." My favorite pieces of art are from that school. I really hope I am chosen, so I can learn how to color besides going back and forth and back and forth with a marker.

He IS Able,
Traci S.

Linda Carson said...

Beautiful artwork! This book is a must have to learn from the best!

Beverly S. said...

Beautiful card....the coloring is awesome!!! I have to have this book. :)

Donette B said...

Great card, beautifully done...would love to know how :)

Wendy said...

I would love to win a copy of this book. Thank you for the inspiration and chance to win :).

Rhonda Z said...

I love your card. Thanks for the chance to win the book!

Shell said...

Very pretty card. Congratulations on the book.

Candy said...

Just beautiful. Can't wait to see this book.

Donna K said...

absolutely gorgeous. I must have this book!

Audrey T said...

Congratulations on the book! I can't wait to get my copy. Thanks for the chance to win!

Cheryl said...

Gorgeous card! I cannot wait to get my hands on the book!

Paula said...

great card

sandra said...

Congrats for being published!
Your card is stunner!
Hugs!
Sandra!

CherylQuilts said...

This is gorgeous, and I got this before CHF closed! Thanks for fabulous inspiration! I love it!

AShu93 said...

This is a beautiful card! The coloring is fabulous.

Ruby said...

Very pretty card, so soft and gentle. Fantastic colouring! I'm just starting out with Copics, so this book would be fab! Congratulations on being in the mag too!

Lynda said...

Your coloring is amazing, TFS

Barb S. (FL) said...

Your coloring is amazing so life like. The more I see of the samples from the book, the more I know I MUST own a copy so my fingers & toes are crossed..
TFS,
Barb S (FL)

Janet D said...

I've always been inspired by your colouring. I would love to win the book - looks fabulous! If I don't win, where can the book be ordered ?

KanataNewf said...

oh this is a definite must-have book!

Gail said...

such a beautiful card. love your technique

Patti P. said...

Love your image and the way your framed the sky around it with the soft browns. This is wonderful and so glad that I happened on your blog hop. I am going to check out this book.

lynne said...

what awesom colouring it is amazing this book is a must have in my craft library

slbt17 said...

very nice!
Sandra

Suzstamps said...

Great card. You are a tease! I WILL have to get the book to find out the specifics!

Shirley-Anne said...

Oh my Sherrie, what a beautiful blog you have . Love the card on this posting . Simply stunning . You must have read the book as the colouring is divine.LOL

Sharon Harnist said...

Beautiful card, Sherrie -- congratulations! Can't wait to see the rest of the book!

Cassie_lu said...

beautiful card indeed

Unknown said...

This is really beautiful. What a serene image. TFS, Mary

Pat K said...

Love your work, you are so creative

Chrisd said...

Gorgeous coloring and i can't wait to see more in the book. Best wishes on the publication.

Melisa Hunter said...

I "need" this book now! ;) I can't wait to learn your technique and all of the other ones. The book looks fabulous! Congratulations!

Rufus said...

Pretty! Your choice of ribbon is just perfect with this image.
R/

Sharon said...

This looks like a fabulous book! A must have for sure!

Sharilynn said...

Way to go! Great job!

Sandy said...

How lovely! Beautiful image and excellent coloring. I need this book - as I have purchased colored pencils and alcohol ink markers, but don't have a clue what I'm doing with them! Thank you for the opportunity!

jeanne girl said...

Who wouldn't want this book - sounds awesome!! Way to go Sherrie!!

Cathy said...

Beautiful coloring, Can't wait to read the "how to"

Dorothy C. said...

Your card is beautiful. And boy, could I use this book!

Diane Clark-Sutton said...

Beautiful card. I really need this book.

JoAnne said...

Definitely a book that I must have. Love your work and congratulations!

Jan Castle said...

Looks like my backyard! The deer come up every night to get some bread...wonderful card!

LindaR said...

I'm so excited for this book! Just what I need.

Sylvia from Minnesota said...

Congratulations on your submission. I can't wait to read this book. thanks for the chance.

Robbie said...

What a beautifully colored image! Can't wait to get my hands on one of these issues!!

Marsha said...

So beautiful. Gotta have this book.

Jerry A said...

Your coloring is beautiful. I can hardly wait to study the book.

MARES said...

Muy buenos trabajos, excelente diseño y dulces motivos.
Felicitaciones.
Besitos desde Argentina.

Bernadette Bliss said...

Stunning card. Congratulations on being published in this great book.

Bernadette Bliss said...

Stunning card. Congratulations on being published in this great book.

vern said...

This looks like a MUST-HAVE! =D
thanks for being so awesome =)
i am always inspired everytime you guys update

Donna said...

Just beautiful Sherri! Your card, as always, is amazing, & I look forward to owning the book! Thank you Sherri!

bhelenj said...

Beautiful card. I love this stamp. It is one of my favorites. Can't wait for the book to come out.

Kathy Martin said...

Wow! Your card is so beautiful!

Lisa H. said...

oh, wow! Sherrie, I think I MUST get my hands on this magazine. beautiful card.

Peggy said...

WOW, this card is stunning! Love the coloring. Congrats and God bless!
Peggy Allen

Carey said...

Did you use wood on your card? It is really beautiful!

Stephanie B. said...

Beautiful card. I can't wait to have a peak at that new book!!

Elle Kasban said...

Sherrie-your card is amazing! This is the first chance I have had to see your work-lucky me! The book seems like a must have for me! Elle Kasban

Beachsidelynn said...

Love the coloring and the use of the twill tape. Really can't wait to see all the techniques in the book.

Janine said...

Beautiful image, beautifully coloured.

Linda said...

Beautiful. Can't wait to see more.

akagreenhouse said...

Beautiful card!

nanavf said...

What a darling deer. Your card is wonderful. I would love to have this book so I can find out your technique!

A Touch of SOL said...

Beautiful artwork...Love the subtle colors and the PUNCH of wow of your focal point...thank you for the opportunity to win Coloring Techniques for Card Making

Shannah said...

Wonderful card!! Congratulations on being part of such a FABULOUS book!
Hope you have a great weekend!
Hugs, Shannah

Sue said...

What a great card. The colouring is amazing and the book is now on my wish list.

PJ said...

So beautifully done! Thanks for the opportunity. Pamela~

Lori Barnett said...

SUPER card! Really is stunning. This is going to be a great magazine to have. I look forward to seeing the entire book!

Anonymous said...

This is beautiful. I can't wait to "read all about it!"

Lynn said...

A beautiful card - wants me to take a walk in the woods. thanks for sharing.

Sandra D. said...

Congrats on having your card published in that wonderful book. it is a definite must have! I really like the air brushing around your card.

Susan said...

I so admire your coloring skills, Mine not so much so. I'd love to have a copy of the book as I hope it would amp up my skill a notch or two.

Susan

katrynka said...

What a lovely card! Thanks for the chance to win!

Pat S. said...

I like the texture of the twill with your deer...very nice.
Thank you for a chance to win!

Anonymous said...

Your coloring is amazing once again! It would be great tohave a book like to refer to.
Phyllis

Natalie said...

Incredible!! I hope that as I practice that I will improve. I think I'm going to need this book for my library!! I know it will be a valuable asset. Your card is beautiful and the coloring is gorgeous!

Judy Hayes said...

Love to win the book! How else will I know how you colored the image on your beautiful card!

jperr said...

Sherrie I have always loved your creations,this card is no change for your style.
Jocelan P

Conniecrafter said...

Oh Wow it looks fantastic!

RoseC said...

Great idea! This will likely make a good read and reference.

GinaE said...

Lovely card. I need to win this book so I can learn how!!!

Unknown said...

Your card is beautiful!

Unknown said...

Unbelieveable - really incredible deer.

Jessica Canham said...

Congrats on being published! I'd love to win a copy of the book.

Unknown said...

This is awesome, love the image and your coloring. So perfect! Would love to win this book

mags said...

What a lovely card. Love the coloring.

Unknown said...

Sherri, the colours are amazing! You always do such a wonderful job colouring.

Kelley said...

Another great card, Sherrie. Hope I win the book so I can read your how-to!

Janet's Joy said...

Congrats on the book!

Donelda said...

such amazing coloring on this card!! Congrats!!

Anonymous said...

Love the scene and the soft colors.
carol b

Jana said...

Amazing card. I so need this book, lol

kathy s said...

FANTASTIC- love your card and the colouring TFS and congrats on being in it- I need this book so bad

Kim G said...

Oh my goodness! This is just beautiful!! This is a must have book for me!

Mickie said...

Coloring is just perfect, love your card.

Cindy said...

Such a beautiful card. I will be learning the how-to from the book. Thanks!

paula e. said...

beautiful coloring on this card. the book looks like a great resource. thanks for sharing and an opportunity to win.

Mary Ann T said...

Lovely scene, beautifully colored. Thanks for the chance to win the book.

Kari D said...

Wow! I am going to have to purchase (or win!) the book so I can see how you did that card! SO PRETTY! Thanks so much for sharing!

Pamm said...

I am in awe! Your coloring is amazing. Maybe, over the years, lol, I too can color like that!

Laraine R said...

Beautiful card! Thanks for sharing and a chance at winning.

Jen Adkins said...

Love it! I am definitely a reader, so much to learn!

creativearts said...

Awesome coloring!

Lueyes said...

Your coloring and card are beautiful!

Sammy Jo said...

Love your project.

Marge said...

Your deer is sooo real-looking you expect it to just walk off the paper! Thanks for the chance to own this invaluable resource!

airbornewife said...

Your card is beautiful.. the coloring is so nice. thanks for sharing.. that book looks like a "must have" ~ Pam

Anonymous said...

Great detail, the colors are amazing. The deer look so real

carrie said...

Wow! This is a beautiful card. Your coloring is wonderful.

CheckerBeads said...

Beautiful card! I can't wait to get that book now.

bevyb said...

I've followed your blog for awhile now and love your work. This card is just stunning and beautifully colored. The book is on my must have list

Unknown said...

Your shading and highlighting are fabulous!
sharon L

Dawn Frost said...

Wow what a beautiful fawn, he is adorable!I love how you coloured him. Congratulations on getting published you richly deserve it.

Stef Perry said...

Your card is just beautiful! I look forward to enjoying all the examples and how to's in this wonderful new book!

cdrscraps said...

Oh, my goodness! Your colors and shading are BEAUTIFUL!

Anonymous said...

The coloring on your card is beautiful!

Melinda Gleissner said...

Another exquisite card! Sherrie, you amaze me.

Marilyn Nimmo said...

WOW - look forward to reading how to make a card like this!!! LOVE it!

Nana711 said...

Lovely card. Looking forward to the book.

Lucy Chesna said...

love the card and the book sounds awesome...congrats

Jennifer L. said...

Lovely card. Curious about the technique. Thanks for the chance to win!

Terry@ a quilting blog said...

Your card is a work of art...love it!!! TFS

Mary said...

Your cards are *all* gorgeous. Cngratulations to you.


Mary

Anonymous said...

What a lovely CARD! Great book girls!

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

Congratulations on your publication. Your card is so intricate and I'm going to love reading how you did it! Thank you for the chance to win.

Barbara DeBose said...

This book sounds like it could be my new best friend! Oh random generator...pick me, pick me!

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