Soft Watercolor Background with Tombow Markers

Creating a soft watercolor background using Tombow Markers.
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Hello all! Today I wanted to try out creating a watercolor background using Tombow Markers. I've used similar techniques in the past with Distress Inks, but this time I used different colors of Tombow Markers. My inspiration was the Northern Lights.
I used two new Lawn Fawn products on this card: the Little Town border die and Winter Big Scripty Words stamp set. I love how easy it was to create a simple scene. I think I'll be creating background like this more in the future. It was super easy and quick! :)
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• Tombow Markers -- goo.gl/DwyB5C
• Ranger Craft Sheet -- goo.gl/s6ly0p
• Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer -- goo.gl/MPAABc
• Strathmore Ready-Cut Cold Press Watercolor paper, 5x7 -- goo.gl/vvk1hv
• Strathmore Ready-Cut Cold Press Watercolor paper, 5x7 -- goo.gl/VDbJ0c
• Milwaukee Heat Gun -- goo.gl/AA6aJa
• Lawn Fawn Little Town Border die -- goo.gl/93DNfB
• Lawn Fawn Little Town Border die -- goo.gl/EVQ06I
• Sizzix Big Shot, White/Gray -- goo.gl/XX0t7Z
• Sizzix Big Shot, White/Gray -- goo.gl/2y7HgR
• Bazzill Card Shoppe Licorice Twist Cardstock -- goo.gl/fbk9fx
• Lawn Fawn Winter Big Scripty Words stamp set -- goo.gl/k1FxNg
• Lawn Fawn Winter Big Scripty Words stamp set -- goo.gl/ydOzpT
• EK Success Powder Tool -- goo.gl/7wJt2L
• Tsukineko VersaMark Ink -- goo.gl/4mp6l9
• Hero Arts White Embossing Powder -- goo.gl/CguwT9
• 3M Scotch Foam Tape -- goo.gl/JUR5Mc
• EK Success Honey Bee Non-Stick Scissors -- goo.gl/HP0knF
• Neenah Solar White 110# cardstock -- goo.gl/sJkW9T
• Martha Stewart Mini Scoring Board -- goo.gl/QYHFyn
• Simon Says Stamp Teflon Bone Folder -- goo.gl/R7UkM6
• Tombow Xtreme Permanent Adhesive -- goo.gl/i40KB5
• Tombow Xtreme Adhesive Refill -- goo.gl/mAZbxk
• Uni-Ball Signo Broad white pen -- goo.gl/2QoTFg
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[@deborahbreen5337]

I originally looked at this video for ideas on how to use Tombow markers but got caught up in the card making aspect of it. What a beautiful card ! Thanks for sharing.

[@maggiebrinkley4760]

The background is so beautiful, no wonder you didn't want to lose any of it! X

[@ambilivs4116]

I watch your videos not for tutorials but to listen to your voice such a soothing voice !

[@khushibh5519]

Thank for the tutorial it improved my art and changed my art style

[@eliseduran1425]

I can't wait for this years holiday card series!!! I've been watching years past to get ready!!!

[@cindybearj]

This card is so pretty. I love the watercolor sky!

[@pattiepan]

Beautiful colors....something so simple is so pretty and striking. thanks Kristina....

[@lacyjane1959]

I just started using Tombow dual brush pens and this is amazing inspo! ty ♥

[@_.christiana._5529]

I have four of those tombow brush pen pallets the galaxy pallet which I see you are using, the skin tone pallet, the pastel pallet, and the bright colors pallet

[@WhereWhoMe]

Thank you for sharing the wonderful color inspiration and a card using the Tombow pens. I'm still working on blending with distress inks, but bookmarked this video for when I'm ready to experiment with the brush pens.

[@EdricHsu]

What a great technique and lovely soft result!! Thank you!

[@teresadoyle1396]

This is beautiful Kristina! I love your work and how easy you make it look. Thanks so much for sharing your amazing talent!

[@debiv7834]

Beautiful background sky!! 🎨🎄

[@amandalaplante943]

Love! When does your official holiday series begin? It's one of my favorite holiday traditions!

[@kwernerdesign]

Not for a month or so.

[@louisebailey8295]

Simple but elegant ty so much for sharing

[@susiemcpherson3996]

Pretty sky love the card

[@rosemariemoore5994]

Beautiful!

[@Lubbehobby]

Love your card, how creative!

[@destinymalson7019]

In love with everything you do. Keep the amazing work coming!

[@kyiel]

if only my cheap bond papers can handle to much water so that i can do this for my projects for school

[@iannskyelaurelonlytocommen9075]

Ysabelle- Chan ikr

[@miacabe6770]

this is so easy and awesome!

[@nooraslam5074]

beautiful!

[@anevaysalazar]

So pretty :)

[@JenniferDemarse-t7u]

I. Love. Tombow.❤😊❤🎉

[@2009MrsJones]

I love the card but I must say that living in Sweden where we have a lot of Northern lights this did not look like it at all, the green really is essential to the northern lights as that is the colour that moves. I know it was just a inspiration but would have loved to see the green xx

[@teapotlizard]

i was going to mention that too (hi fellow nordic person!) but then i figured maybe she dropped the northern lights idea somewhere along the way. oh well, either way, it's a beautiful card :3

[@2009MrsJones]

+teapotlizard Hiiii nordic person 😀 Yes that is what I thought she did too and yes it is still a gorgeous card would just live to have seen it with the green 😊

[@mawmawvee]

Where does that green color come from in the Northern Lights. Is that the same as the auroraborealis? So beautiful.

[@2009MrsJones]

+mawmawvee Yes it's the same thing different names 😊

[@mawmawvee]

2009Mrs Jones, Thanks for confirming that. I think there is a song about the Northern Lights, or some such thing. Somehow, I just don't think the Aurora borealis would have the same effect in a song. :)

[@AngieW355]

Beautiful card! This was such a fun video to watch. I love the sky colors! Tfs Kristina

[@the_nugget_god8091]

Y card Kristina!! I don't think I could have cut that background either! It was so soft and just so pretty!! :)

[@the_nugget_god8091]

Should've said pretty card! Lol!! 😝

[@ВероникаГеоргиева-л4с]

габи

[@charleneluedtke5751]

Simple but beautiful!

[@dariadarusiadaria]

This looks really nice :o

[@farhani_juniorpainter8162]

Its so beautifull! Meow.. I love it!

[@FS-ml9ce]

woe so creative 😍😍😍

[@madhuarya4573]

Of which brand of brush pens you use?

[@honeyluv90s59]

Can i dip mu watercolor brush marker on water?love my comment so i can read it because my YT has glitch issues

[@joycecarius]

Can I use parchment paper?

[@kwernerdesign]

For the watercolor bit? No. Parchment paper isn't meant to handle a lot of water.

[@christinaque]

K Werner Design But what did you use that resisted the ink?

[@mayapatten3308]

Christina Que and plastic works. I used a plastic bag

[@XiiaoJsCrystal]

urmm i wanna ask a question is any kind of market is fine? thank you

[@alexandratrigg4778]

Crystal Lim I assume you mean marker. It has to be water based I believe.

[@trulyme2913]

I have a trypobhobia so i died when i saw these holes...

[@widyadhanasyaidira3823]

Nil Kulaksız yea me too

[@Rahma-dp8xw]

W. Syaidira10 i got over my trypophobia by binge watching trypophobia videos

[@Soulcolorss]

Same

[@analikasingh7576]

finally someone without copic

[@khushibh5519]

Ahaha

[@khushibh5519]

Analika Singh that’s actually so true😂

[@docjaneu]

Looks more like a galaxy than northern lights.

[@kadalmerayapkiero602]

Yes, pastel galaxy

[@mawmawvee]

Kristina could have put in the electric green if she were using oil paints, or acrylics because they could have dried and she could have done a wash over the places that needed the green, but since watercolors will become wet again if you put some other color over them and voila! You have MUD! Ick. Good call, Kristina.

[@RobertaSharpe]

This is so pretty. Love the water color sky. Thank you.

[@ileanakafrouni2057]

I really love that you were describing each detail. I've watched all of your videos, and Jennifer's, Julie's, .... well - I'm your groupie. But in this video you were really talking to us, the beginners!!!

[@mawmawvee]

I'm thinking, looking at this video, one could cut out some yellow cardstock and leave the black pieces of the doors on the houses and it would look like the house is lit inside. If you kept the pieces from the doorways, you could stick them back in the doorways so it wouldn't get so cold inside the houses from having the doors left open. : )

[@sharonjohnstone5758]

Wow! you could not have got that impression of the northern lights any better!, Don't ya just love it when something goes soo right.

[@couldyoubetender3480]

I would have added that neon green because it looks like a galaxy ..... but its beautiful and cool without it....stay awesome ;)

[@leenewton5872]

Gorgeous, especially as a Christmas card. But -- it looks like a magnificent sunset -- no green, not Northern Lights. ( From a former Fairbanks AK resident!) No less beautiful for that!

[@Fit_Kitty]

Beautiful background with your Tombows. I don't use mine as much any more since I got the Zig pens so thanks for the reminder! I know what you mean about Christmas cards - I actually make mine all year long, two per month. Thanks for the video!

[@jennygholson33]

You on the water coloring:)!

[@maggiebaxter610]

Hi Kristina ~ This card is stunning. My husband and I lived in Alaska for 3 years and you've captured the Northern Lights beautifully. It was almost eerie at times watching them delicately dance across the sky. The bright green is the most common color but the colors you've used are ones I've also seen. That's one of the things I miss most about AK; those gorgeous, spiritual Northern Lights. Very nicely done. ~HUGS~

[@bananyakittys7641]

It looks more like a galaxy but anny waaaaaay oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh

[@kassandramomo2167]

Is there any chance that your gonna make me a card/letter like that? I REALLY WANT ONE 😭 I LOVE YOUR CREATIONS. ITS SO BEAUTIFUL 💞 AND AMAZING 😍💓

[@andrealavigne7824]

GREAT sky, Kristina!!! Love those colors, and I can see how the green just wouldn't work. I imagine it just would make mud, especially with the purple/magenta colors you used. Still beautiful, though! Glad you didn't sacrifice much of your background panel. Thanks so much for sharing this! :)

[@donnab4795]

I love that sky too! TFS!

[@abbygaileocampo6448]

I realize one thing after watching this. To be able to create a neat watercolor and exact square shape card like this. You need so many materials to make this HUHUHUHU IM POOR WTF

[@sewgatormomm]

That sky was amazing! And the dark silhouette against it just really popped. Great job!

[@Sotolivas]

Precious combined of watercolors.THANKS

[@Geekella]

this is beautiful, Kristina! I have a question for ya. in card making, cards of many uncommon dimensions and shapes are made haha. where is the best place to find envelopes that fit and accommodate? or do most people just make their own? thanks so much!

[@cindybearj]

I don't know about Kristina but I make my own envelopes for uncommon sized cards. I go to this site: thecraftyowl.co.uk/boxbuster. This not only will let you make larger envelopes but it has sizes so you can make boxes and thicker envelopes for thick cards. And I use the WE R Memory Keepers envelope punch board.

[@alwaysroses]

Beautiful! An a tangential note, I love your little closing tune. It brings me joy every time I hear it on your channel.

[@jimandpegzeleznik19]

I thought you were so smart to look up the Northern Lights before starting your card! I think I might have tried a stray line of the green somewhere--but, truthfully, your card didn't need it! It is quite beautiful! Thank you for the inspirational card and video! (Peg)

[@ShaniaAhmed]

Wow beautiful!I was also wondering when you will be doing a craft room tour also.

[@viperrepiv4086]

Mine just looks like a gradient because most of the color would not transfer so I had to use a brush. Any advice?

[@nancypalker5589]

I've got to go try that. I just finished one of the Online Watercoloring classes, so I still have all my supplies out. Yippee! Beautiful background and the card is simply perfect! love your work.

[@viviandu8440]

I love the card you made! Do you sell them online? How do you publicize your cards?

[@bpdash5649]

Plz give me some of them I don't find any love your video and your drawing please....

[@2005vikki]

That sky is gorgeous! My girl cat is Noel, she was my Christmas present to myself in 2009.

[@spickett12345]

Beautiful!!

[@hvrmony]

Wait but what are those drying tools called and where did u buy them? ( I’m new to the channel )

[@LoriBCrafty]

What do you use to clean off anti-static residue from dark paper?

[@NancyLynn]

Your chosen watercolors turned out beautiful Kristina! TFS

[@sandragregg5285]

Love the card. Wish OnLine Classes for the holidays would start earlier so more Christmas cards could be made (maybe even in July).

[@MrsHalfpint]

AWESOME SKY!!! Love it! Thanks for sharing!

[@debbiepeysen9419]

Awesome.

[@pambotter365]

Beautiful. The sky is amazing!! I wouldn't have cut it either!! Hugs.

[@lindaruschmeyer5298]

Love the colors. Would be an easy one to mass produce. TFS.

[@danielarabbanian7708]

Where do you get this stuff I just want to make a cheap homage card

[@bearynice2u]

Beautiful card, love your Northern Lights! TFS

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

I've got to start my Christmas cards soon too 🍭

[@avacado6197]

so beautiful!!💙💖💙💜🌌🌌🌌

[@jingyesi_2023]

i was inspired by how u make the sky 💗💗

[@billabongbabe56]

This is gorgeous! What shades did you use for the markers?

[@angelareed6218]

I love the colors in this , thanks for sharing your skills.

[@TrinaFlynn]

Beautiful card I love the background!

[@dutchcutecards]

It became a great card. Love the colours as well.

[@teresasamuels6565]

I love that technique and the result is beautiful!!!

[@gumballwaterson5886]

o kadar aletle onu ebem de yapar

[@mikemangarella21]

I love when I do something and I shock myself speechless and I'm like I will never do that again, Wrong,, LOL, I just did a Graffiti project and your video really helped me create something amazing, Thanks 😁

[@AlysonWhite]

Cute! Also seeing this as a great technique for making astronomy themed cards too. That's the perfect backdrop colours for adding the milky way.

[@mawmawvee]

Kristina makes great outer-space backgrounds with all sorts of colors and stars galore. Kristina--You ROCK!

[@nguyenthingoc4229]

you inspride me i am not good in english😅

[@DontBeSaddrawing]

Awesome technique

[@hanhnguyen1413]

Can you show me the number of your brush?

[@Oldboyjosephseth]

You are brilliant At last no water colors

[@cheukkwanmaychan]

Hello, may I know if the white card /paper you used is different from normal drawing paper? I failed in every attempt...T^T

[@NoelleLewisCrafts]

Really pretty, I'll have to try it, my watercolor markers tend to tear up my paper so this might be a better way to use them

[@sharonolsen6579]

Gorgeous!! Oh my goodness.. that sky is stunning! I can totally relate to no wanting to lose one spec of it.. You made the right call on this one for sure... ! This is a perfect illustration of "Beauty in Simplicity" .... : >

[@peggysparling9378]

Pretty card n looks great tfs 🤓

[@kitalovessm]

Simple but gorgeous!

[@tasnimkhan4197]

Can someone buy me these brush Pens?! They're so expensive but so beautiful, I wanna cry

[@tipicuentacuentos]

Whom is the song of the end?

[@yoshiropong3722]

For some reason your breathing a bit loudly makes me feel suffocated and claustrophobic

[@KWCardDesign]

beautiful Kristina!

[@kellykatz8617]

Sooo beautiful!❤️