Sep 07 2008
Copic Patterned Paper
Have you ever colored an image and then went looking for a patterned paper in your stash to match and just couldn’t find the right color? Here is an easy way to make your own. I’m using Copic markers. The first technique will work with any Alcohol ink marker. The second could be done with any type of marker.
Step 1: Scribble your Copic marker on white cardstock. I wasn’t concerned about getting a few marker lines. You won’t see them later. I used R14 (Light Rouge).
Step 2: Randomly make dots on your colored area with the Copic Blender pen. This pen works like bleach, your ink will start to fade. If you want your dots really white flip your cardstock over and go over the dots a second time (you’ll be able to see exactly where they are on the back). Just to show you the difference I did this extra step on the left side and took a picture. For this project I wanted whiter dots.
Here’s a quick shot of the back side:
Step 3: Stamp your image ( I used Bossy Girl from Elzybells) onto your homemade pattern paper.
Step 4: Stamp your image again on white cardstock and color.
Step 5: Cut your dress out the colored paper. This will be added right on top of the white paper.
Step 6: On a new piece of white cardstock draw wavy lines with your marker. Don’t fret if it doesn’t look even. You are just making a simple pattern with the markers. You could do straight lines, circles, triangles (or whatever!) if you prefer.
Step 7: Draw wavy lines going the other direction.
Here’s my finished card:
♥ Stamps: 03-049-D Bossy Phrase, 16-004-J Bossy - Elzybells Art Stamps
♥ Paper: White, Cameo Coral, Green Galore
♥ Ink: Tuxedo Black Momento
♥ Accessories: Foam Tape, White GG Ribbon, Sewing Machine
♥ Copic Markers: Colorless Blender, E00, E000, E35, E37, R14
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Wow! That’s so neat! Great tip! Cute card
Very cute! UR SO SMARRRRRRTTTTT
Holy cow! What an excellent tutorial on do it yourself DP to match your ink. This card is particularly impressive now that I know the behind the scenes ingenuity that went into it. You clearly ARE the master.
Pure genius! I love it Jeanne!!!!
Great idea Jeanne, thank you. I really like how you incorporated both into your card. The card is really cute!
Jeanne, you should be called…jeanne-ious! Can’t wait to see what you come up with for the customer hop!
Fabulous Jeanne! I’ve gotta remember this one! Thanks!
How simple can this be! What a cute card too. Love polka dots! I always enjoy picking up great stamping ideas!
What a cool idea! I love it…TFS
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How adorable, Jeanne. I do think I could use my Copic’s with this technique since I am so challenged coloring with them.
OMG, that is my daughter!! Too cute! Thanks for the mini Copic tutorial- the card is great!
WOW! How clever!! I’ll have to try it out!! TFS!
What a cute card - like your idea of making your background. I was just talking to my husband this morning about me relying too much on pattern paper to set the tone for the card.
Your tip was very timely!
Really cute image-like the polka dot dress and striped paper. Thanks for the technique.
Super cute, Jeanne! Great techniques - thanks for sharing them with us.
Drop dead cuteness!!! Great ideas!
Wow girl!!! That’s really a cool idea! Love the card with all the “custom” stuff! fab!!