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Using Spectrum Noir on Parchment
Parchment paper has a very slick surface and is perfect for making fabulous backgrounds with your Spectrum Noir markers. It also works well in your embossing folders! I am going to show you how I made...
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Creating Clouds With Your Blender
I’ve shown a number of cards using distress inks and a masking technique to create clouds but for this tutorial I have chosen to use the blender pen to create clouds, as I only wanted a few in the...
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Fluffy Textured Fur
It is always nice to add texture to you coloring projects it really brings them to life. In this tutorial I am going to show you how to give your project a subtle furry finish. I have chosen one of...
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Creating Textured Fur with the Brush Nib
In this tutorial I will show you how I used the brush nib for the next generation markers to create a ‘hairy’ textured look. I started with IG5 and gave it some good flicking motions. Remember, you are...
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Adding Background with Refills
I’m going to show you how to add a fun and easy background using just a few drops of your Spectrum Noir refill inks. Step 1: Choose several refills from different color families. For my background I’m...
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Creating a Dark Sky
You can use the chisel nib of your Spectrum Noir markers to create a fabulous dark sky! For this dark sky they are the perfect way to get the blend that we want, quickly and easily with very little...
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A Bundle of Hearts…
Hello again! I would like to share another make with you. This time I got to use my brush nibs to add detail to the fur, and then used a dotting technique to add texture. For this I used the...
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Refill Inks and Stencils
I’ve got a fun and easy tutorial using Spectrum Noir Alcohol Ink refill inks with stencils. Let’s get started! Here are the products you will need for this technique: Spectrum Noir refill inks High...
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Creating a Cloud Background
One of my favorite ways to enhance a card is to create a cloud-filled sky in the background! This tutorial will show you how easy it is to do that. The markers and pencils used on this card: House...
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Silhouette background
I’m going to show you how to create a background to work perfectly with the new Die’sire Nativity die from Crafter’s Companion. First I cut a piece of medium weight white cardstock to 17cm x 7cm I...
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Creating a Background with the eBrush
Here is a great “go to” technique for airbrushing. I use this masking technique every time I airbrush. I hope you will find it easy and useful when you are airbrushing backgrounds with images....
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Stenciling for Christmas Card Making
Our friend Sara Naumann shared a fabulous technique on her YouTube channel recently, and has allowed us to re-post it here! This is a fabulous and easy idea for creating gorgeous card – not just...
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Candy Cane Stripes
Using Spectrum Noir Markers with the Craftwell eBrush is so fun and easy! This card features a bright and bold “candy cane stripes” panel that was airbrushed using one marker. Here’s how to make the...
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Creating Clouds & Grass
Our guest this month, Fiona Robertson, has created her first tutorial to share! She’s got great tips for creating clouds and grass. Read on for more: Step 1. I stamped this cute little image from LOTV...
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Backgrounds with Markers and the Craftwell eBrush
I am going to show you how to create an airbrushed background on vellum using Spectrum Noir markers in the Craftwell eBrush airbrush system. I will be using the following Spectrum Noir markers for...
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Coloring Tin
In this tutorial I will show you how to make an authentic tin look on the metallic objects with Spectrum Noir Markers. Here I’ll use my Cool Grays (IG1,2,3,4,5) and the Blender pen. We’ll do the...
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Single’s Day Card and How-To Video
I have a card I made using the paper piecing technique. I made my paper using water color paper and the new Spectrum Aqua markers. You can see this technique in my last video, Spectrum Aqua...
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Creating Patterned Paper with Spectrum Aqua
I am having a blast playing with the new Spectrum Aqua markers, and I am going to show you how I created the lovely background patterned paper used on this card. To begin, I took several different...
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Using Spectrum Aqua Markers to Make a Background
I’m here to share with you my card using the fabulous Spectrum Aqua markers which I hope you like. Start with your blank watercolor card, I cut mine to almost 6″ x 6″ to work with. Next choose the...
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Mixed Media Canvas
Ready for some messy crafting? I am really excited to show you my mixed media creation in this tutorial. It features airbrushing, stenciling, stamping, coloring, embossing folder stamping, and water...
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