Pencils on Black Card/Colouring Fun Friday 1

[@janetandrews-ht4xo]

I've been doing black card with special pencils, and I wasn't sure how to use them, but you have me a bit more inspired to use them again

[@lauravance8261]

Very much looking forward to your Colouring Fun Fridays. Beautiful card.

[@jeffmiller8209]

Abosultely stunnung! I would never had thought to use black paper, Ann. Genius

[@rebeccahenson5328]

You are way way better than you think. You are a craft master. You master it. Don’t let it master you!

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Thank you xx

[@deanamcallister9244]

Absolutely lovely Ann, and I think theraputic.

[@shirleyvidito9676]

That! Is an incredible holder for pencils!

[@lesleyrawlings4209]

Ooh Ann that is the most beautiful card ever, you certainly know the art of colouring x

[@audreyshaw2463]

Absolutely stunning, and for your first attempt on camera too!! Stop being so hard on yourself. I have had a set of Prisma pencils for three years and haven't used them. I'll be getting them out and definitely following you on Fridays 😊

[@ruthjames715]

That is absolutely beautiful, Ann. Well done with your colouring in.

[@mariejenkins6767]

Beautiful card, so very different. I will go back and find more of your coloring videos, so that I can learn with you. Probably should say, I will play catch up.

[@Craftroomcallie]

I'm a beginner too at this and my friend who does parchment told me to try leaves by putting dark down the outside 3/4 then light in the middle, on the tip and over the rest with just a bit of dark at the stem. I'm finding it hard but I am enjoying it and like you I have new pencils. Loving this tutorial x

[@patpowell6684]

I’ve paused you before you even got going stamping because we must both think alike. I’ve got a large range of the polychromic pencils and hardly used them, but have been meaning to for ages, so I’m going to be following along with you. Looking forward to the Fridays to come. Thank you again. Bye 💁 back to watch 👀

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Thats fantastic Pat!!! I hope you enjoy my series :-) xx

[@romainestout4131]

This is such a WOW card your coloring is gorgeous thanks for sharing.

[@cindyellis765]

Great job, Ann. I’ve been coloring with pencils for years and you’re really doing a great job. I do typically use watercolor pencils because they blend very easily and you really never see a demarcation between the shades. You may have been referring to having watched Kelly Latavola on You Tube. She’s a colored pencil genius. It’s a beautiful card and a beautiful job

[@debrabessette2699]

Very beautiful elegant card! I'm trying this tomorrow!

[@nurseglenda57]

Stunning card! Not that hard to do either but it looks as if it would be really hard to make. I love it! Thanks for sharing!

[@SageWhite-Rose]

You are BRILLIANT with color (and everything else)!. Try coloring the tips of the leaves with the darker pencil and color lighter towards the stem, that's how it is in nature. I wish I was half as good as you are. 🌹

[@djlianneke]

i just...... lost my words to speak..... so beaueaueautifulllll. Love it. thanks for showing

[@rosalindlowndes7813]

I stamped some images of snow flakes on my grandchildren’s scratchboard and scratched out the spaces. Children’s scratchboard has metallic colour under the clay and it’s very effective!

[@GlenisWatson]

That is excellent! Looking forward to seeing what you do next, well done xx

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

@@GlenisWatson thank you 😊

[@helenlewis7239]

Hi Anne, beautiful.when I was a child I would use bolting paper to meld the colours and I have lost tuch with my pencils, but I am going to find them and start colouring again, thank you for sharing, Helen form Australia

[@donnawong9610]

I think it is awesome that you are willing to share all of you know how with others. I wondered if they were water color but now i found out you used embossing powder for the gold then just used the pencils to fill in the rest but it creates such a beautiful card.

[@adelebuchanan3649]

Wow Ann this is a spectacular card, I will definitely be trying this. Thank you so much.

[@carolegunstone5399]

What a beautiful card. You never cease to amaze me with your tutorials Ann. Thank you so much for sharing 🙂

[@lindahunt252]

Looking forward to your new series Anne! I too am a notice 'colourist' and am hoping to improve my skills😊

[@tynaheadrick-phipps6768]

I agree with you regarding alcohol markers, definitely a learning curve. Your creation on black paper is absolutely stunning 🥰🥰🥰. I really enjoy watching you create. I do many crafts and watercolor, not a lot of papercrafts, but I learn a lot from you.

[@jennifercairns2791]

Thank you for sharing, I really need to do more colouring as I never feel confident however you have inspired me. I love how it looks on the black.

[@zoedoodle]

A gorgeous card. Love that it's black and a different shape than the norm. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Your welcome Linda, thank you xx

[@rosalindlowndes7813]

I forgot to say i gold embossed it too! Lol I’ve learned so much from you, thankyou!

[@nancykerswill7190]

Lovely card thanks for sharing 😀

[@teddiev2720]

Wow I really like this. Can’t wait to try it. Thank you 🙏

[@mariondarby3810]

Beautiful and I know that you will become addicted to the colored pencils, they are such fun! So glad you are enjoying them. I love them too. Can’t wait for your next project!! SO pretty!

[@jeanwestackroyd2966]

A beautiful card, Ann ! You chose lovely colours there too. Really stands out, thankyou for sharing.

[@jennyburnett2098]

Love this card will have to try this Thanks Ann

[@louiseadams5437]

Stunning will try this card thank you Ann😊

[@donna6740]

What a difference a piece of colored card stock makes!! This is so Beautiful. Thank You xx :)

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Thank you so much Donna xx

[@Deb_Thurtell]

I am so glad you have started this series. I want to learn colouring this year so will be watching every Friday.

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Thank you Deb! We can learn together :-)

[@lorrainenohokau3021]

Lovely Ann. I'm enjoying your designs.

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Thank you so much!

[@jankitteringham8483]

Ann, that is a beautiful card, the pencils are stunning. Can you watercolour with them please? 💓

[@lindaeastment4542]

Hi Ann, WOW Congratulations your 1st fun Friday with colouring in with pencils turned out absolutely fabulous I cannot wait for the upcoming weeks to see what lovely art work u come up with 👍🤗 Lin ☺️🐕🦋💞

[@clairegagne6906]

This card has turned out gorgeous Ann. You have done an outstanding job. I color on my cards now and then, but mostly die cut embellishments for them. I love to color, so may just have to really get back in to it. TYFS

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Yes i am getting bored of die cuts etc so just fancy a change lol

[@clairegagne6906]

@@PositivelyPapercraft Absolutely and I am. Working on a Thank You card now and finding stamps I can color in. I have the Prismacolor pencils along with others, but do like the Prismacolor ones.

[@DonnasCraftyCreations]

I am thrilled with this new series. I have the same goal and am looking forward to following along.

[@brendajust5059]

Congrats Ann, a wonderful job 😘

[@sueappleton2793]

Lovely Ann, im looking forward to following along

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Thank you Sue xx

[@kazc4763]

Beautiful card, well done!

[@barbarahiscox9511]

Hi Ann, stunning card,the black as gold set the colours off beautifully. Have you watched any of the other You Tube videos on colouring ,there are some fantastic colourist out there, and how they mix different colours together amazes me. But word of warning ,I started with a set of Polycromos and one pencil case same as yours,now over two years I've five pencil cases filled !!! If you don't mind a helpful tip regarding blending your alcohol markers,try laying down your lightest color all over first ,then through your darker colors ,to your darkest,then blend all over with the lightest again . I think some colours blend better than others ,I find purples and some reds diffucult. Anyhow look forwards to seeing more videos. Happy New Year X

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

wow!! lol well no doubt i will end up with lots to lol. Thank you for the tip, i have tried but still not liking my result. Will keep trying though :-)

[@craftynanny1]

Wow what a really beautiful card. Never would have thought to gold emboss the image, it worked a treat. TFS Love and hugs Annie xxxxx

[@margvideo]

Stupendous card!! Can’t wait to try it! So enjoyable to accompany you on your learning journey.😀

[@leonorakramer4545]

Beautiful Ann, well done, I,m not good n colouring, will be following your tutorials every week now, tyfs xx

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Thank you Leonora :-) xx

[@kcampo]

that's lovely Ann, looking forward to this series xx

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Thank you Karen, i am excited for it :-) xx

[@cathybarnett8107]

Your card is gorgeous! I love the effect on black card. The colors you used are my favorites! Thank you for sharing. I would love that stamp. If you can share the name of it I would appreciate it.

[@vickyh7881]

Really beautiful! I need to get back to coloring more. I’ve just been paper piecing lately. I made a few of your cards over Christmas and they turned out so nice. Your tutorials are easy to follow. Thanks.

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Thank you Vicky. Yes you get bored of the same thing and its a lovely change to try something new etc. I am loving the coloured pencils xx

[@vickyh7881]

I forgot to tell you I made your rosette Christmas tree for my counter. EVERYONE that came to my house loved it. It turned out so pretty & was easy to do with your instructions. I even had my husband doing all the scoring. Lol. I put a thin line of glitter around each layer & it added just the right amount of sparkle. Thank you so much for that tutorial!

[@bairbrehickey1407]

I loved this I am going to be following you every Friday. I have the alcohol markers so will buy the color pencils this week and follow along and maybe get a bit better at the coloring. Thank You.

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Thank you :-) I hope we can learn together and everyone can get better xx

[@thecheshirecrafter4522]

Am currently taking an art class and although I have multiple tools, I hate getting messy. So guess who's treated herself to a 72 pencil set. Your cards look great x

[@kathylarsson8388]

WOW Ann , so vibrant. Kathy Sydney Australia ❤

[@margvideo]

Happy New Year Ann! So excited about this new series of yours. Will be watching avidly. Thank you for the time you give us. Love your videos - keep them coming!!😀👍

[@paulinesharp6041]

Lovely project, tfs x

[@craftylittlerthings]

Beautiful card. I think most folk find it easier with pencils than pens, because with pencils you can put more pressure or less to get a blend, where pens you can’t. Two or three shades are always the best to choose before you start colouring then you know what your doing. Anyway it’s really beautiful. Try using different colours of card, they bring so many effects xxxAnnxxx

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Thanks Ann. I am loving the pencils but like i say, finding the alcohol markers a lot harder lol. Loving colouring though, you get sick of the same thing all the time xxx

[@craftylittlerthings]

Another reason you should live closer I could teach you with the pens, I think if you remember pick three different shades of colour for each thing it will help, you can use that with pencil colouring to. I’ve done every craft you can mention just about, that’s why it looks like I have so much stuff, it’s not just paper craft, I like to have a change. Gradually sorting what to get rid of!! Anyway enjoy it more than worrying if it’s right, because if it looks good in your eyes then it’s right xxxx

[@carolsoutar4719]

The colours are beautiful.Thank you.

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Thank you Carol xx

[@JoanOrloffDK]

Fabulous card 😍 I love your color choices and the images ❤ thanks for sharing your creativity xx

[@kayjben]

What a fab card Ann xx

[@tina-mariehennessy5878]

Its a beautiful card. I will look forward to your new series. ❤️

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Thank you :-)

[@janettegeorge2691]

Beautiful card Ann well done. My question is because you have used a wax pencil on dark card do you always start with the darker colour first then go into light. Only on other tutorials it's been other way round, light then dark. Anyway it's a fabulous card and I look forward to your new Friday series. Thanks Jan xx👍💕💕

[@cherylwojak7227]

Gorgeous card Ann your doing great !

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Thats very kind Cheryl, thank you xx

[@cherylwojak7227]

You are welcome. Gamsol works great for blending also you can use Aquaphor put a little on the back of your hand and dip your pencil tip in it and you get great blending. War Tech Jennifer on Coloring Bliss she has a video on it.

[@loke-art7383]

Beautiful card

[@bettyehayden2392]

Your card is absolutely beautiful Ann. I’ve been a subscriber for a long time.

[@joharris7795]

Beautiful. My coloring is not good but i hope to improve!

[@leeconradi8918]

It is beautiful. I also find alcohol markers not to my liking. I would suggest that the beauty of the card would shine stand out better without the crystals, perhaps that is just me and my taste. Lovely card.

[@Honeybee1975..]

Beautiful!💕

[@curlytop7878]

It's a beautiful card anne love the colors you used

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Thank you curly xx

[@sylviabrown6127]

Beautiful how would this work on fabric I wonder

[@vikkiprendergast2609]

Stunning x

[@Reos417]

You did a wonderful job. Beautiful card

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Thats very kind rexie! Thank you

[@suepollock7562]

Stunning card Ann beautiful colouring I find alcholol markers hard to blend so I think I will have a treat myself to some good quality pencils. Sue xx

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Yes same here Sue :-( I am getting very frustrated with them. But i will keep trying xx

[@Cards4Cancer]

Stunning card

[@angelamuircroft5181]

HI Ann, this card was simply lovely, great choice of colours, loved it. Something you might want to look at, i stumbled upon spectrum noir accademy of colour you tube video part 1. It was about alcohol markers. I found it helpful, as I too struggle getting a smooth blend and this tutorial did help me. Hope you check it out. Thanks again for sharing. Xx

[@lindarobinson7665]

Hi Ann that was really beautiful card

[@bettyehayden2392]

Do you set your with water or something else? I’ve been using pencils for 70 years, started in Jr. high school. I just can’t seem to get the feel of alcohol markers. I’m not a pro by any means but I’ve always liked my pencils better than any other medium. I’ve tried different things to set the color and blend them. I’ve even used only 1 color and with a small damp paint brush I can drag the color and blend it that way too. Thank you so much for showing us, I will be following you on these tutorials.

[@katrineleber7238]

When I first started out coloring, I felt really intimidated. I thought I would never get it. Kathy Racoosin really helped me. She is on instagram, you tube and she has a new class coming up on OnlineCardClasses in a few days. She is really funny and really brave. She is really talented too. Let me know if you need anymore info. I really love your card. Its gorgeous!! hugs, treen

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Hi, thank you i am going to look her up xx

[@danielapagliaro8025]

Love the card. Just beautiful! What color is the embossing powder? Is it a green color? Thank you.

[@arleneclaiborne9307]

I love your. Pink cutting mat did it come with all of those craft tools on it or did you put them on yourself?

[@stellabarnett4054]

gorgeous card Ann

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Thank you :-)

[@elainecrutchley4559]

Hi Anne, lovely card and it is addictive.. have you watched Amy R tutorials, she has done some very similar and may be able to show you some tips as I have been watching her for a few years. I just love watching but, don’t have the bottle to try lol.

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Hi Elaine, thank you. No i haven't will check her out now though ;-) Thank you xx

[@sharontate6625]

This is a beautiful card, the colours are gorgeous. Can I ask do you have a link or a name for the stamp your used.

[@janepeters1941]

That is what I have been wanting to do for the past couple of years since seeing Gina K do it. Thank you Ann for the inspiration. Half 2 in the morning I am going to do it. What camera and tripod do you use for your videos? X

[@carolperry8297]

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK bEAUTIFUL CARD

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Thank you Carol xx

[@tamathaan77drews40]

Beautiful! Have you ever tried gamsol? It's a wonderful technique!

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

I haven't but i have heard about it. Do you use it??

[@tamathaan77drews40]

@@PositivelyPapercraft yes, it's awesome! The pencils can NOT be water color. Amazon sells a "kit" with the gamsol. Order it! You won't be sorry! Search you tube on some techniques. I love it!

[@tamathaan77drews40]

@@PositivelyPapercraft wish I knew how to send you a pic of some of mine

[@WendyS996]

I bought an empty Copic blender marker..and put gamsol in it. It's easier to use, plus you can recap it while using it. Beautiful coloring! I'm still learning too.

[@CA-cg3uf]

Beauitful!

[@gloriajordan3966]

Beautiful card love it so lovely xxx 💕👍💕

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Thank you Gloria xx

[@caz-official]

That's really beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Does the pencil rub off/smudge when touched, or is stayfast?

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

No it does not move at all :-)

[@BarlowSmith]

Thank you Ann, enjoyed this learning curve with you & look forward to seeing your progress , Just one question did you use a regular pencil sharpener to sharpen the pencils? Happy, Happy new year to you & yours xxx

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Thank you Carol, same to you to. I used a Faber Castell Pencil sharpener which is great quality. Its about £3 xx

[@cagrummons]

Hi Ann beautiful project! Do you have a link to that gorgeous stamp? Thanks Carole

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

I shall have a look :-)

[@carolegrummons5109]

Positively Papercraft AWSOME! Thanks for your reply. Others r asking too I see, it’s just a stunning card! You do beautiful work Look forward to hearing back from you

[@cagrummons]

Wondered how your making out locating the name and or a link to that beautiful stamp you used I can’t wait to try this technique Thanks Ann

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

@@cagrummons forgot sorry will do it now

[@evelynvasquez5928]

It’s beautiful! Stop being so hard on yourself.

[@PositivelyPapercraft]

Thank you Evelyn, i will xx

[@karenholst8306]

👍👍👍💕🇩🇰

[@angelamuircroft5181]

Hi Ann

[@wendykettlewell4628]

Just discovered this - it's beautiful