Jan 15 2009
Thinking - Tutorial #164
I’m in the mood again for a little coloring fun with my Prismacolor Markers. Coloring really relaxes me. I can just while away the hours playing with markers. Today’s tutorial also has a reverse image in it. You can do a reverse image in quite a few different ways. I used a reverse image stamp by Rubber Stampeded to create my reverse image.
Let’s get started. 
Supplies:
| Stamps: Stampin’ Up “Summer by The Sea” & “Embrace Life”, Rubber Stampeded “Reverse Image Stamp” |
| Paper: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss & Baja Breeze |
| Ink: Stampin’ Up Baja Breeze & Kiwi Kiss, Palette Hybrid Noir Black |
| Accessories: Prismacolor Markers, Brayer, Fine Detail Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Versamark Marker, White Gel Pen, Aqua Painter |
Stamped onto my reverse image stamp with Palette Noir Black ink and then stamped the reverse image stamp onto my Whisper White card stock.
I like to start out stamping my reverse image first. It’s easier for me to line the original image up with the reversed one instead of lining the reversed image up with the original one.
Stamped the Original image right side up with Palette Noir Black ink having the feet of the two images meet.
I used Palette Noir Black Hybrid ink because it won’t smear as much with solvent based coloring mediums, such as Prismacolor markers.
Colored the images pants with Cloud Blue Prismacolor Marker.
Added Teal Blue to the pants.
Colored over the pants again with the Cloud Blue to blend the colors together.
Colored the Shirts, hats and rim of boats with Eggshell.
Added Burnt Ochre to the shirts.
Blended the Burnt Ochre in with the Eggshell marker.
Added a bit of dark to the shirt creases with a Sienna Brown Marker.
Added Cloud Blue to the band of the hats.
Went over the shadow parts of the hats with the eggshell marker again.
Tip you can add shadow by using the same color of marker over itself, just let it dry a bit between colorings.
Added a bit of Sienna Brown to the hats.
Colored the boat with Cold Stone marker.
Added Teal Blue to the bottom of the boats.
Went over the boat again with Cold Stone marker to blend the colors together.
Colored the skin in the two images with Buff marker.
Colored over the original image with a Versamark marker and heat embossed it using fine detail clear embossing powder and a heat gun.
Note: I did not use Versmark on or emboss the reverse image.
Brayered Baja Breeze ink at the bottom and very top of the card stock.
Highlighted the ripples in the water with a White Gel pen.
Yikes! I missed a photo here. I brayered Kiwi Kiss at the bottom of the card stock not covering the Baja Breeze ink entirely.
Assembled card front with a couple of simple panels.
Stamped the Weed from the Embrace Life set over all the panels.
Used my Aqua Painter and Kiwi Kiss ink to color in the leaves of the weeds.
Note: If you squeeze an ink pad when it closed, pressing the lid down onto the ink pad it will make a puddle of ink on the lid. You can use the puddle of ink to watercolor with.
Here is the completed card measuring 5″ x 6.5″.
May your day be filled with great reflection.
Until my next post. . . . . . . . . .
Hugs,
Michelle
Links to all my tutorials can be found here: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/tutorials-ive-written/
Here is a link to my workshop calendar if you want to get info on beginner and advanced Brayer workshops: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/workshop-calendar
Frequently asked questions answers: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/frequently-asked-questions/
That’s beautiful Michelle. I love that reverse stamping. And it’s colored so beautifully.TFS.
Eveline.
WOW. This is just beautiful. I’m so happy you teach other people to make beautiful art like this. You have so much talent to share. Thanks for sharing with us, your blog friends!
WOW what a beautiful motif! And so exquisite colored, it looks marvelous!
Have a nice day:-)
best wishes Anja
This is so peaceful! Just where I’d rather be on this freezing cold day. Your colouring and lighting are fantastic as always. Have a peaceful day Michelle.
Trish
This is the most amazing card ever….thank you
Thank you Michelle! I must make a trip to Michael’s today to get that reverse rubber stamp. I have been thinking about it for a long time, now it is a must! But, thanks to snow in the East (PA/NJ), my trip there today will certainly be adventurous!
Oh my gosh! This is soooo gorgeous. The image is perfect for this technique. Thanks for getting me excited about stamping every morning and providing so many lessons and inspiration pieces.
Michelle, I hope to someday master your skill. You are such an amazing artist, I am in awe each time I view your blog….speechless. Thanks for giving me the inspriation, now I just need the motavation ;0) P.S Could you consider offering classes in PA?
I adore this! I’m always impressed with your work but this speaks volumes to me!
Michelle this is so beautiful!!! This is another one of my faves…it’s so peaceful…It makes me feel at ease to look at it. Your color choices are perfect. Outstanding job!
Hope things are going ok for you guys…I’m thinking about you and hoping you feel as peaceful as this lady looks on the edge of her boat. ((HUGS to both of you))
I can just imagine sitting there on the edge of the water and seeing the reflection! What a great card - such feeling! Love it!
This is LOVELY Michelle! My mom has this stamp set and I have often wanted to work with it am seemingly never happy with outcomes with it. This tutorial has given me some great ideas! Thanks so much!
Blessings,
Chrissy
I love this, what an awesome card.
Beautiful card, Michelle!! TFS
WOW! This is absolutely STUNNING Michelle! One of my favourites!
Oh Micelle this card is just so lovely and the reflection in the water is breath taking. Once again you have amazed. I hope you have a wonderful day and TFS.
Debbie/Ph AZ
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love, love , love this card!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Michelle, another beautiful creation! I love this one especially since I just purchased “Summer by the Sea” stamp set. You have really inspired me! Thanks for your wonderful tutorials!!!
Michelle,
Once again, you take my breath away! Your tutorials make it look so easy. I pay a lot of attention to your shading…I know you have to really have an eye for just the right placement, and I try my hardest to achieve it.
On this particular card, how did you get exact placement using a wood mounted rubber stamp? Did you use a stamp guide….you lined the feet and image perfectly, but than again Your So Talented!
Thanks again for the great tutorials, You are such an inspiration, motivator, enabler..lol..
Hugs,
Linzie
I’ve had a reserse image stamp for years, but never really used it. Thanks for the inspiration.
Simply Fantastic!
I love this- I realized I have never done a reflection card- I have researched many tutorials and have just never sat down to do it! I like the idea of the mirror image stamp- which I do have- I will have to give this a go! Thanks for such a WARM and wonderful card Michelle!
I love it! I own this stamp set so this will be my next one to try. I so appreciated all the detail you give us in your tutorials. Thanks for all you do for us, Michelle!
another great card love the reflection. I dont understand I have the mirror stamp and cannot get it to stamp is there a trick???
Hugs
Norine
I emailed this to a friend, and all I could say is, “OH MY GOSH !”
Love the mirror stamping, the cloring, the colors, the simplicity of the card,…
I could go on and on. You’ve done it again !
Wow!!! What an amazing piece!!! I have that stamp set and a reverse image stamp. But, I don’t have the kiwi kiss ink. Will see what I can do with Adirondack Lettuce, which seems to be similar in color. Thanks for another fantastic tutorial. You rock!!! Hisses, Rockin Robin
This is so kool Michelle. Love how you did the water!
Take care and STAY POSITIVE!
Just fabulous. This is one of my favourite stamps sets. I love how you did the mirrored image…I may have to give that a try. Thanks for the inspiration….
Gloria
Lovely. thanks !
Just beautiful. This is one of my favorite images from one of my favorite sets!
I am so glad you did this tutorial. I got the markers for Christmas and have been trying to find a way to blend them together so this is great for me. I also got the reverse stamp so I am off to try out both of these techniques. Thanks
Hugs
Heather
You are unbelievable! I love all of your designs, but this one takes my breath away - It’s one of my favorite sets and I love the reflection. I can’t wait to try this on my own! It will never be as good, but I’m going to work at it until I have one to frame!
You are DA BOMB Michelle. How beautiful! My wish list has grown by another two images….the blank and the lady in the boat. HA!!! Thank you for taking the time to do the tutorials.
Another work of art… and thanks for reminding me to order the Summer by the Sea before it retires for good on Monday….
I also have the same question as Linzie… do you do the reverse one first and then the straight image… plus my reverse images always come out a little fuzzy..what am I doing wrong…
Debbie
FABULOUS!
Oh my, that is beautiful and especially for such a COLD day. We have reached -1 and the wind chill is still bitter, at -20. I will have to get my stamps out and see if I can come a little close to how yours turned out. Thank you, for sharing another great card and showing us how you did it.
hugs,
Inkyhive aka Jesse
Just beautiful Michelle!
Oh that’s lovely! Don’t you just want to dip your toe into that water?
This is simply beautiful and relaxing to gaze at. Thank you for showing this.
Wow this is awesome, love the reflection, just perfect!
Amazing card! Your tutorials always make it seem so easy. I love how you did the reflection - it’s beautiful!
Hi Michelle:
You oudid yourself again. This is just so beautiful. I have that set, I will try this tuorial for sure. Thank you for sharing your awesome talent.
Marie-Paule
Michelle, this is so serne and tranquil! I love it! Hope you had a good day.
BEautiful just beautiful. Why don’t mine look this good??????? Guess I need to keep trying.
Evelynn
This is gorgeous — and with your great instructions, I think I’ve got a shot at success. Thank you for another great lesson, and a most enjoyable end to a day that had been non-stop running. Cheers, Cindy
U just make it look soooo easy…man I need to make to one of your classes!!!
Beautiful card.
Best Wishes for your job search.
This is gorgeous, it makes me long for summer. As always Michelle, your colouring is excellent. Love, love, love it! Kirsten. PS Good luck with the job-hunting.
Thank you for each of the tutorials that you send Michelle. I am very grateful for the step by step instructions. I think it will still take me a while before I could ever come close to the work you do but your work is so beautiful I am will to keep trying.
Fabulous! I bought the reverse image stamp a few tutorials ago, but haven’t used it yet. Today’s detailed tutorial gives me courage. Thanks for the hint about using the heat gun.
Gorgeous card! Your tutorials are awesome! Thank you for sharing them!
Thanks for another inspirational tutorial.
You mentioned that there are other ways to do reverse imaging besides using a reverse image stamp. Since I don’t own one of those stamps, I’d love to see a tutorial demonstrating other ways to do this!!
C’est magnifique !!!
Wow, Wow, Wow, Everytime it gets better than the last. You are one super talented lady. Good Luck on your job search. I am way down in Louisiana and i would love to be able to take one of your classes. Maybe one of these days.
smallcity
I love this technique and am new to your site. I’m off to buy a mirror (reverse) image stamp. What is the benefit of using prismacolor markers? What about using Staz-On ink? Can you use the Stampin’ Up markers and achieve the same effect? What about using glossy card stock? I’m yearning to experiment and love using my brayer. Thanks for the inspiration.
Hi!
where I an find the Rubber Stampeded “Reverse Image Stamp” ?
thanks a lot!
Federica- Italy
What a stunning card Michelle - it’s fabulous! The colours are so vibrant yet the picture is serene and relaxing! Thanks for your great tutorials - I haven’t tried brayering yet but your site is just full of inspiring ideas that has now got me thinking that I’ll have a go at this.
Thanks for sharing your ideas - you are so talented!