Peanut Doodles

New La La Land Crafts Stamps

Lisa — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:11:21 +0000

Just in time for the Holidays, new Stamps from La La Land Crafts have arrived.

Peanut Doodles Open this Week!

Perry — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:55:29 +0000

Summer Strawberries

Lisa — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 04:01:24 +0000

Summer Strawberries Card:

Saturated Canary is a newer stamp company for me and this was my first go at one of their stamps. All of their characters have wild hair and a lot of it. You’ll notice that I used six different colors on the hair alone. Since there is so much hair and detail, this image can handle that many colors. Of course I did not start out with six colors for the hair, I started out with four (E51, E53, E55, E57) but as I began to color I wanted to bring in more red undertones, so I added the E15 and I wanted to add a punch of contrast at the end, which is when the E59 was added.

A close up of her hair and face.

Stamp Used:

Summer by Saturated Canary

Ink Used:

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink by Tsukineko

Copic Markers Used:

Skin: E000, E01, R20

Hair: E51, E53, E55, E57, E15, E59

Eyes, Socks & Apron: BG70, BG72

Dress, Shoes & Strawberries: RV10, RV13, RV17

Dress, Socks, Grass: YG0000, YG00, YG01, YG07, YG25

Papers Used:

X-Press It Blending Card

Sunny Day, Chaise Lounge by SEI

Prismatic Frosted Kiwi Cardstock by Bazzill

Sea Water Cardstock by Bazzill

Embellishments Used:

Lawn Trimmings Vivid by Lawn Fawn

Check out our webstore (by clicking here) to find all of the great items I used to create this card.

Mocha, Vodka, Valium Latte… Please

Lisa — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 00:08:21 +0000

Mocha, Vodka, Valium Latte…Please

Some days make you feel like this. I usually choose stamps that I can relate to and that make me smile, and this stamp is no exception. This is a highly expressive stamp by Art Impressions, the stamp is mounted on cling foam and creates a crisp impression.

Final Giraffe Image

Supplies:

Stamp: Giraffe Stamp Set by Art Impressions

Paper Used: X-Press It Blending Card

Ink Used: Rich Cocoa Memento Ink

Copic Markers Used:

Hooves: N1,N4,N6

Body: Y11, Y21, YR31

Spots and Face: E13, E15, E18

Cast Shadow: BV000

Step 1: I start by stamping the giraffe in Rich Cocoa Memento Ink. I then select which part of the image I will color first. I usually choose the trickiest part of the image first (this way if I mess up it is not a big deal). Today I will start with the hooves, I have not colored in a few days so beginning with the easiest part will get me back into the swing of things. I always color in small sections, this allows the areas to stay wet and blend easier. This also allows me to not get overwhelmed by more complex images.

Giraffe stamped in Rich Cocoa Memento Ink

Step 2: The Hooves

Markers Used: N1, N4, N6

Flick in N1 from the sides of each hoof.

Flick in N4 from the sides of each hoof. Leave some of the N1 visible.

Blend the seam between N1 and N4 with your N1 Marker.

Add more N4 at the sides of the hooves to improve the contrast. When I was done coloring the entire image I added in some N6 to increase the contrast further.

Step 3: The Head

Markers Used: Y11, Y21, YR31 & E13, E15, E18

Flick in Y11 all over the head.

Flick in Y21

Flick in YR31

Flick in E13

Flick in E15

Add in E18 for added contrast

Blend areas with E13

Step 4: The Knot

Markers Used: Y11, Y21, YR31

Flick in Y11 from the sides of the knot thinking about where to leave a highlight

Flick in Y21

Flick in YR31

Blend the seam between Y21 and YR31 with Y21

Blend the seam between Y11 and Y21 with Y11

Step 5: The Front of the Body

Markers Used: Y11, Y21, YR31

Flick Y11 in from the sides of the body and the legs leaving space for the highlight

Flick in Y21

Flick in YR31

Blend with Y21

Blend with Y11

Step 6: The Back of the Body

Markers Used: Y11, Y21, YR31

Flick in Y11

Flick in Y21

Flick in YR31

Blend with Y21

Blend with Y11

Step 7: The Spots

Markers Used: E13, E15, E18

For the spots I did a few things. I worked in small sections again and used some pallet blending. Pallet blending is great for achieving blends in small areas. In order to pallet blend you start with a pallet which can be any nonporous surface. Make a mark with your darker colors on your pallet (I used my clear block) and then use your lighter markers as your “paint brush”. I lay down some of my lighter color in a few spots then swipe through the pallet with that light marker to “pick up” the darker marker color. I then color with the light marker loaded with the darker color. When you want to clean up your pallet use some colorless blender or rubbing alcohol.

The dark markers on the clear block creating my “pallet”

Lay down some E13

Spots and tail filled in with E13 first then E13 loaded with E18

Add more E18 for contrast

Blend some areas with E15 then add more E18 in areas for contrast

Step 7: Cast Shadows

Markers Used: BV000

I like to use BV markers for cast shadows on Earth tones. The trick to placing a cast shadow is to think about where your light source is coming from and just draw the shadow in with that in mind. Cast shadows do not require blending. I originally started my cast shadows with a BV0000 marker but could not see it, so I moved up to a BV000.

Place Cast Shadows in with BV000, I also added N6 to the hooves for more contrast

Right or wrong, that’s it, those are the steps I did to color my Giraffe. I always go back and tweak things a bit until I am satisfied…sometimes even after I have the card assembled. What’s important is that I had fun coloring my Giraffe and that he makes me smile.

Daddy’s Shoes Card

Perry — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 04:01:44 +0000

Shoes to Fill:

This card would make a great Father’s Day card or Birthday card for Dad. I am always hearing that there are no “guy” stamps out there, I think this is a great one.

These are the products I used:

Stamp Used:

Daddy’s Shoes by Mo Manning from Stamping Bella

Inks Used:

Tuxedo Black and Rich Cocoa Memento Ink by Tsukineko

Copic Markers Used:

Skin: E000, E01, E11

Hair: E51, E53, E55, YR21

Shoes: W4, W6, W8 / E55, E57, E59

Shirt: YR21, YR24, YR27

Car: R22, R27, R29

Keys: G21, G24, G28 / Y11, Y13, Y15 / W4, W6

Pants: B91, B95, B97

Papers Used:

X-Press it Blending Card

Assorted Papers from Lawn Fawn’s Dewey Decimal 6×6 Paper Pad

Prismatic Brown Suede Dark from Bazzill

Prismatic Baby Blue Medium from Bazzill

Prismatic Stormy Dark from Bazzill

Embellishments Used:

Doodlebug Designs Mini Pearls Baby Boy Assortment

Each of these items is available on our online store, we have tried to make it easy to find everything you might need in order to create this card. Just click here to be directed to the “Daddy’s Shoes” card section.

Talk to the Bear Card

Perry — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:42:54 +0000

Talk to the Bear:

I love stamps with personality and this one has it in spades. I also like that there are so many different types of textures you can color in one stamp, Hair, Skin, Fuzzy, Clothes and you can spend as much or as little time on each of these areas as you wish.

These are the products I used:

Stamp Used:

Talk to the Bear by Mo Manning from Stamping Bella

Inks Used:

Tuxedo Black and Rich Cocoa by Tsukineko

Copic Markers Used:

Skin: E000, E01, E11, R20

Hair: E02, E08, E18, E19

Bear: E42, E43, E44

Shirt: Y11, Y13, Y15, Y17

Pants, Shoes & Ribbon: BG10, BG11, BG13

Shadows: BV0000

Papers Used:

X-Press it Blending Card

Assorted Papers from Lawn Fawn’s Dewey Decimal Collection 6×6 Paper Pad

Patina from Bazzill

Prismatic Suede Brown Dark from Bazzill

It’s a Colorful Week from Copic!

Lisa — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:10:16 +0000

There is a lot of fun Copic News this week!

I am excited to announce that Copic has created a 36pc. 25th Anniversary Set. This set contains 36 of the most popular Copic colors in new black bodies. Not only are the anniversary markers in slimming black but they have both the Supper Brush Nib (my all time favorite) and the new standard fine nib (previously only available for Copic original markers). We have a few sets but they are sure to sell quickly, click here to get yours today.

Also, drum roll please ……. Colleen has a new book out! If you enjoyed her basics coloring guide and nature coloring guides as much as I did you are bouncing in your seat (like I am) about her newest book…PEOPLE!! I can’t wait for this book to hit my doorstep. We have placed our order and are just waiting for it to arrive. You can pre-order your copy from our web-store by clicking here and we will ship it out as soon as it comes in. The Copic Coloring Guide 3: People also contains an image CD so you can print and color along with the examples in the book. I really enjoyed this added bonus in the “Nature” book and I hope you did too! If you missed out on getting Colleen’s other books don’t worry, we have them too!

Extended Hours This Weekend

Lisa — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 00:57:21 +0000

Peanut Doodles is having extended hours this weekend in honor of the Stamp Scrap Art Tour.

Bird Sings Card

Lisa — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:19:37 +0000

Bird Sings Card:

June’s Stamp Board from Inky Antics just arrived. This month there is a nice mix of nature stamps and stamps for Father’s Day cards. Here is the first one I finished, I hope you like it.

Stamps Used:

Perching Birds by Inky Antics

Ink Used:

Memento – Tuxedo Black

Vintage Photo – Distress Ink by Tim Holtz

Copic Markers Used:

Bird: YR14, YR15, E08, E30, E33, E43, E27, BV23

Stump: E53, E55, E57

Papers Used:

So Sophie ” Open your Heart” by My Mind’s Eye

Suede Brown Dark Prismatics by Bazzill

Burnt Orange by Coredinations

Pure Innocence – Goldfish Girl

Lisa — Sat, 19 May 2012 17:20:39 +0000

Goldfish Girl

Stamp Used:

Pure Innocence – Goldfish Girl

Ink Used:

Memento – Tuxedo Black

Copic Markers Used:

Skin: E000, E01, E11 / R20 / BV000

Hair: E50, E51, E53, E55, E57, E59

Goldfish: YR12, YR16

Dress, Shoes: B12, B14, B16

Pants: YR12, YR15, YR16

Pedestal: T0, T2, T4

Bowl: BG000, T0

Fish Food: G12, G14

Papers Used:

X-Press It Blending Card

Jubilee by Best Creations

Baby Blue Dark Prismatic Cardstock by Bazzill

Papaya Puree Medium Prismatic Cardstock by Bazzill

Frosted Yellow Prismatic Cardstock by Bazzill

Die Cut Used:

Circus Border by The Cats Pajamas