Shana Gaff
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Traced Doodling

I was really excited to try a new technique for the challenge at Just Add ink, which is to try something you have never done before.  Since our challenge at Addicted to Stamps and More! is to use markers, I went searching for a marker technique and I found Traced Doodling. I have never even heard of this technique but it brought me out of my comfort zone and I had a lot of fun with it!
I started by stamping the flower from Mixed Bunch in Whisper White Craft Ink. I let that dry and then outlined the entire thing with the fine point tip of my Calypso Coral marker.  I went around that with lines and dots of Lucky Limeade.  The centers are each filled in with Pool Party.  This is a great way to be able to doodle if you aren't comfortable with your own doodling skills! lol  I did the same thing with the butterfly but used a different flower that I could color in more of.  I also did a little bit on the inside, keeping with my promise to myself to add a little something to the inside of each card. :) 

Stamp Sets: Itty Bitty Banners, Mixed Bunch
Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Whisper White
Ink: Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party
Tools: Finishing Touches Edgelits, Blossom Punch, Circle Punch, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder
Accessories: Pool Party Seam Binding Ribbon, Rhinestone

12 comments:

  1. Beautiful inside and out! Love those big flowers!

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  2. Oh, now that is clever! What a great technique Shana and the perfect stamp choice. Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink.

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  3. Great card! I want to try this technique with some flower stamps that I have. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  4. What a cool technique; I haven't seen it before, but it looks great, Shana. Thanks for joining in the fun at Just Add Ink this week!

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  5. Wow what a great technique, it really looks fabulous. I am going to check out your link now x

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  6. This is a new technique to me, what a fabulous look to the finished card. Must give this a try. Thanks for the information. Stunning background. Caz

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  7. Hi Shana. Great technique and I will definitely give this a try. Another great use for our markers!!! Lovely card and the flower and butterfly stamps are perfect for your technique. Loll xx

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  8. Love your doodling and a lovely technique. Thanks for playing at Just Add Ink this week.

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  9. Beautiful card inside and out. Love this technique you have used. TFS.
    Take care, Florence x

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  10. Sounds like a bit of work - but looks well worth it. So pretty! Love the inside too :o) Hugs D

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  11. Wow, Shana! I just love how the traced doodling looks in fine marker lines, especially orange & turquoise. Gorgeous1

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