Coloring Stamped Images... Marker vs Pencil

 Hey Y'all!

Today I'm doing a comparison blog on Spectrum Noir Markers vs. Crayola, American Crafts, and Daler Rowney Colored Pencils (couldn't find my Tombow Pencils, think hubby stole them).

The stamp I used is designed by Emma Jones (The Great Outdoors) for Cardmaking & Papercraft magazine (Issue 1- Card Making Export- Mega Pack).

The paper is card stock from Recollection's at Michael's, and the ink is Stampin' Up in shade Chocolate Chip. *I'd say the closest to this currently would be either Brown, or Soft Suede.

I was originally only going to do two, but then decided two of each was more fun.

 

I hadn't decided at this point if I was going to use the die that came with the stamp set to pop up the camper or not. I then decided to color all four regardless of what I end up doing.

I started with colored pencils, and decided to try some blending. I still need work here, and realized after that I should have started with the white on the clouds. I don't hate the look of these, but there is room for improvement for sure.

I decided this one was going to be a cute little camper, in pinks and teals.

I wanted a silver here, but settled on grays. I was attempting to show wear and shadows on the camper, as well as "dirt" on the door. I need more practice, but the attempt was fun!

After that it felt kind of flat, so I decided the windows needed some light. First attempt at that with pencils went ok. 

Next I used the markers:

Blending with markers is getting better. It is far easier than pencil, but easier to over saturate as well.

I like these clouds far better than the others, however looking back (considering it's night time) they may be too light blue.

I'll have to try my grey markers next time, I just didn't want to get all of them out for such a small image.

On this one I was trying for those wood style teardrop campers. 

The light in the windows here looks way better! 

In this comparison I do like the look of the markers better, and it took far less time.

In the second set I started too dark with the marker's window. I also got a bit to heavy handed around the colored pencil's door, however those windows look really good. I tried something different with the clouds here, and don't really like either set. I can't pick a favorite here.

All four images together:

Which was your favorite? What colors would you have chosen? Let me know in the comments below!

I had fun coloring these, and was wondering if you'd like videos for blogs like this so you can color along with me or watch me color? Let me know in the comments.

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife

Dresser Clean Out/Organization

 Hey Y'all!

This is more of an organize than a clean out, but I do have a few items to donate. I've also made an adjustment to the blog schedule. It's still going to be far to hot to switch out the wardrobe any time soon. I always attempt to jump the gun there. I know it's generally October before I can swap them out, but I still want to do it in September. 

Let's get started with this organization:

First off are the few items I'll take to town and donate this week.

There isn't much here, just a few shirts that I don't wear often enough.. or that I have something similar to.

Dresser top & drawers:

Oof. This is a mess.

Poor mannequin, she's been tipsy for awhile.

Capris & Shorts (top) before and after.

Only missing an additional pair of short that are currently in the dryer, but they'll fit in nicely.

Pants! Come cooler weather the lounge pants stay here and jeans move to the shorts drawer.

Organized is so much nicer, now to keep it that way.

PJ's were a complete mess.

I decided to fold the tops and bottoms together, I don't know why I didn't think of it sooner. It takes up much less space.

Shirts looked like the drawer exploded!

They fit so much nicer now that they're all folded.

The green cardboard monster:

Eventually I'd like to do away with this, and get another dresser to stack on top and put these items in. (Same for Hubbys side, he has about 574,835,732,980 Tee's and they do not all fit.) These dressers are a bit smaller than we thought, but I like the look of them, especially since the room isn't very big. I can't find them anywhere now though, so the green monster stays.

After:

Tank tops.

Tees.

More Tees.

A completely empty space! YAY!

Not a vast improvement here on the dresser top, but it'll change again when the weather changes. At least the clothes are put away.

What's your clothes organization like? Share below!

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife

What I'm Working On (Craft)

 Hey Y'all!!

I goofed, and thought this was the How to Layer HTV blog. That's later this month, but it's mostly prepared, so I guess that's a plus!

Now to share what I've been working on this past month:

I worked on designing a shirt for my sister, her kids (especially her son) like to say she's a "mean" Mom any time she enforces the rules (like most kids). 

The finished product!

I had an order for more ShadowWolf Studios shirts.

After that I worked on touching up and clear coating this awesome find from the Habitat store:

Can't wait to get these outside! I'm thinking of putting spot lights or strobe lights in front of them, but haven't decided yet.

A few (more) shirts:

This vinyl probably wasn't the best choice, but it is easier to read in person. (SORRY I'm Late the floor was LAVA SVG from Design Bundles.)

This one is reflective (from Siser), like the strips on the safety vests, neat looking in the right lighting.

(Depending on what exactly your looking for this SVG and similar can be found most everywhere. I found this on Etsy, but do not remember the seller.)

My niece is full of sass, so this was for her. (SVG from Design Bundles)

This amazing SVG set is from Ruffles & Rainboots! PERSONAL USE ONLY! They have a whole collection of awesome SVG's, and I really enjoy the blog too.  The bleach thing is a work in progress, I feared leaving it on too long but it didn't get near as light as I expected, and at 20min I didn't want to push it much more. The HTV used was Glow in the Dark (Yellow) from Hobby Lobby's store brand. It get's mixed reviews, but I've always done really well from their brand.

Sneak peek at the vinyl I'm using for the How-to Layer HTV blog!

What are your favorite family friendly Halloween movies? Share in the comments below!

Mine are Halloweentown and Hocus Pocus!

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife