Welcome Back! ...This week we are kindly sponsored by the wonderful digi store
So make sure you check out all the amazing images in store from them!
THE CHALLENGE RULES FOR THIS WEEK:
We would love you to include ONE of the colours below in your entry, BUT it's not essential, if you can't do it then Anything Goes!
We would love you to include ONE of the colours below in your entry, BUT it's not essential, if you can't do it then Anything Goes!
Such a different set of colours you wouldnt ordinarily think of putting together but as you can see from the feathers - nature knows best - ALWAYS!
The Design Team had to use this palette this week - as it's so different I was really intrigued to see how it pulls together with an image!
You have until 28th August to enter the challenge and winners will be announced the following week.
We have some extra great prizes for you this week! Whoop Whoop!
PRIZE 1: $20 gift certificate to Kenny K's amazing store
TO WIN: - random winner chosen by random.org
PRIZE 2: Pack of 12 Graph'It Markers
TO WIN: You MUST FOLLOW the Kenny K blog come back and add KK to your name on your Entry and you will be added to the draw - we will check that you followed the blog so no cheating! A random winner will be chosen that has KK next to their name and followed the rules!
PRIZE 3: Pack of 12 Graph'It Markers
TO WIN: You MUST FOLLOW this blog and leave a comment on each of the DT's blogs using the links along with their images below - we will check our random winner has followed the rules so don't try to cheat LOL!
ENTER THE CHALLENGE HERE
I didnt intend making a background for this at all but I somehow ended up with a mark on the base of the image so it had to be disguised. I decided as she was obviously a Secret agent waiting to pounce that she would be hiding in the wispy fog...this then ended up as steamy/foggy bubbles LOL..
..but we're all allowed a little creative licence, right....
To make the bubbles I coloured the base with 6109 and the background/sky with Glass and then usign the dropper, added drops of Mix'It Fluid to create the bubbles - the fluid disperses the colour beneath from the centre until it evaporates. I added some blue 6140 and some Orchid around the edges and kept swirling the circles with a blender until I was happy with it. The fog/steam is created by smudging the Graph'It Shake White marker across the image with your finger.
I was having a bad day and I actually got a mystery shadow under the right eye along the noseline which had to be disguised so I added some extra 4135 to her cheeks to blend it all in with the result that she is a lot more shadowed than intended but I quite like her this way...just wanted to show you that even the worst disaster you can usually get around somehow...
The color palette works great with these Kenny K images as they really take they bright vibrant colors.
skin 4150, 4145, 4135, 4125, 4105
hair 5215, 5230, 5210 plus gold shaker pen
clothes 7270, 7120, 7145
boots 8280, 8245, 8220, 1280
The background was made by using an embossing folder then using the same colors used color the digi i colored the triangles but then went over them with the blender pen to give them a shabby appearance as didnt want them to uniform and perfect.
The Design Team had to use this palette this week - as it's so different I was really intrigued to see how it pulls together with an image!
You have until 28th August to enter the challenge and winners will be announced the following week.
We have some extra great prizes for you this week! Whoop Whoop!
PRIZE 1: $20 gift certificate to Kenny K's amazing store
TO WIN: - random winner chosen by random.org
PRIZE 2: Pack of 12 Graph'It Markers
TO WIN: You MUST FOLLOW the Kenny K blog come back and add KK to your name on your Entry and you will be added to the draw - we will check that you followed the blog so no cheating! A random winner will be chosen that has KK next to their name and followed the rules!
PRIZE 3: Pack of 12 Graph'It Markers
TO WIN: You MUST FOLLOW this blog and leave a comment on each of the DT's blogs using the links along with their images below - we will check our random winner has followed the rules so don't try to cheat LOL!
ENTER THE CHALLENGE HERE
Before we get to the inspiration we are excited to announce that we have yet another new stockist for Graph'It, so you can now purchase your markers from
CULT PENS who also ship International so if you're overseas it's a bonus!
We are also looking for a couple of Guest designers to join us here at Graph'It so if you love your Graph'It markers and would love to join in with us simply add GDT after your name when you enter on Mr Linky!
So let's get to the inspiration....
Nikky....I chose the colour palette for this theme but I think I ended up deviating a little as I was trying to colour it from memory - clearly didnt work LOL!
I loved this image although it was really detailed to colour with all the armoury....
To make the bubbles I coloured the base with 6109 and the background/sky with Glass and then usign the dropper, added drops of Mix'It Fluid to create the bubbles - the fluid disperses the colour beneath from the centre until it evaporates. I added some blue 6140 and some Orchid around the edges and kept swirling the circles with a blender until I was happy with it. The fog/steam is created by smudging the Graph'It Shake White marker across the image with your finger.
Colours I used:
Reds: 5210, 5215
Yellows: 2110, 2150, 2170, 2180, 9400
Blues: 6140, 6115, 6119
Green: Bamboo and Yellow 2150 mixed to create a mossy green as per the palette
Bubbles - Glass, 6140, Orchid, Blender, Mixing Fluid
Caroline.....I have used Delores D'ammage which can be found here, love this image it's great to colour....
skin 4150, 4145, 4135, 4125, 4105
hair 5215, 5230, 5210 plus gold shaker pen
clothes 7270, 7120, 7145
boots 8280, 8245, 8220, 1280
The background was made by using an embossing folder then using the same colors used color the digi i colored the triangles but then went over them with the blender pen to give them a shabby appearance as didnt want them to uniform and perfect.
Yvonne - I got to play with Brianna Blaster for this challenge and I have never ventured into colouring something like this before, but I loved it! She took me ages to colour but I loved it. I have never done 'ombre' colouring before either and of course left it to last so I am very very grateful it worked! I was really pleased with how she turned out.
I used the following markers:
Markers used are as follows:
Skin: 4105, 4125, 3105, 3110
Hair: 3105, 3110, 3150
Hat, Gloves and Boots: 8245, 8280, 8290
Arm Bands: 2120, 2140
Gun/Blaster: 7280, 7290
Blaster Pack: 2106, 2180, 2130
Cloak: 7290, 7280, 8290, 8280, 2180, 2160
Claire C I loved colouring this fun image and I adore the colour palette Nikky has chosen for us this week! Once I'd coloured the image I masked him and used the tube from a biro to blow ink from my Graph'Its to create a background. I doodled around the edges and then I was very brave and wrote the sentiment lol
Here's a close up, I've added some dots to the background with white and silver Graph'It Shake Pens and used the silver pen to give his specs some shine.
Colours used:
Skin: 3155.3145.3125.3105
Hair: 9905,9506,9502
Blues: 7170,7160,7130,7122, 7270,7240
Greens: 8280,8245,8240,8220
Oranges: 2140,2120,2110
Penni - I used Jayne Jettpack which can be found here. I loved the colour palette Nikky chose and it suits this image perfectly. Here's the card I made....
I used the following Graph'It Markers
Skin - 4120, 4115, 4155, 4170
Cheeks - 4135, 4145
Lips - 5215
Hair - 3110, 3125, 3140
Clothes - Blues - 7119, 7115
Reds - 5210, 5215
Gold - 1250, 1280
Here's a close-up
Stunning makes from the team this week!
We'll be back next week with more inspiration for you and last time's winners but don't forget
The Challenge theme is to use one of the colours in the palette OR Anything Goes - the choice is yours!
ENTER THE CHALLENGE HERE
Ok, so it's time to announce our winners from week 31/32 Florals sponsored by Crafty Sentiments
Our random winner for a prize of Graph'It markers is
# 1 Denyse
Well done! Please email us here and quote code GIw3434001
Our Top 3 chosen by the Design Team are
#11 Julie G
#22 Lou Sims - such a great technique!
#13 Lucy
Our Random Digi Prize winner is
#17 Katie
Well done Katie! You've won 3 fabulous digis from Crafty Sentiments - How generous! Whoop whoop! email us here and quote code GIw34002 to claim please!
See you next time!
Skin - 4120, 4115, 4155, 4170
Cheeks - 4135, 4145
Lips - 5215
Hair - 3110, 3125, 3140
Clothes - Blues - 7119, 7115
Reds - 5210, 5215
Gold - 1250, 1280
Here's a close-up
We'll be back next week with more inspiration for you and last time's winners but don't forget
The Challenge theme is to use one of the colours in the palette OR Anything Goes - the choice is yours!
ENTER THE CHALLENGE HERE
Ok, so it's time to announce our winners from week 31/32 Florals sponsored by Crafty Sentiments
Our random winner for a prize of Graph'It markers is
# 1 Denyse
Well done! Please email us here and quote code GIw3434001
Our Top 3 chosen by the Design Team are
#11 Julie G
#22 Lou Sims - such a great technique!
#13 Lucy
Our Random Digi Prize winner is
#17 Katie
Well done Katie! You've won 3 fabulous digis from Crafty Sentiments - How generous! Whoop whoop! email us here and quote code GIw34002 to claim please!
See you next time!
