Top 10 Ways to Colour Stamped Images! Stamping September [2024/225]

Welcome to Stamping September! This month, we'll be using stamps (amongst other things) to create our clean and simple cards. I'll be sharing lots of ideas, hints, tips and hacks along the way, plus we'll be using all sorts of stamps, including rubber, photopolymer, acrylic, silicone and DIY stamps, all featuring sentiments, textures and images. I hope you find this month's videos helpful and that they give you lots of ideas of how to stamp on cards! Thank you for stopping by. For more videos like this, check out my channel @nbcascards.
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[@jade0626]

Wow that's so many ideas!!! Thanks for sharing Natalie. 🥤 🥤🥤

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@Peggyjean2]

Thanks Natalie! Great explanations and ideas!

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Pebblesmas]

Absolutely amazing video! Thx so much. You explain everything so clearly and logically, and not too fast as most videos of others, love it. I am going to watch lots of your videos, so looking forward to that, thx!! ❤️

[@nbcascards]

You're very welcome!

[@nancyglaspie6735]

Coloring is therapeutic! I usually use reinkers with Stampin Up dye inks , cuz that's what I have. Great ideas. TFS

[@nbcascards]

Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@terrie1226]

Thank you for sharing all of the coloring.

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@ematthews3267]

Very thorough only thing I would add for newbies is versafine and other archivel ink pads are also waterproof when heated (check the instructions on the ink pad). Also be aware that clear embossing over waterbased ink pads, if getting very wet can bleed from under the embossing. Using the same stamp in all examples is so helpful, really shows the shading and final effect. Great video as always. Ex

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! Great tips too. x

[@flipflops4sherri]

I love versafine ink. Great tips!!!

[@jac4YouTube]

I really like the look of the splattered image the best with all its cool variations

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Jac!

[@carmend549]

Thank you so much for this super informative and inspiring video, Natalie! I watched your watercolour series, and it was so helpful on how to use my watercolour palette and brushes. Now I would love to learn more on how to use water colour pencils. We have a whole set but I've never used them because I don't feel confident on how to use them well. I also recently bought a set of alcohol markers and I would love an in-depth video on using them and shading, please. Thank you so much Natalie - I learn so much from you and you're so inspiring for a novice crafter like me! 😊

[@nbcascards]

Thanks! I'll add those videos to the list. x

[@jobuckmaster5842]

Thanks so very much for all the variety. The hints and tips are fabulous ❤

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Jo!

[@wendihaikugrl2651]

What a great tutorial!! Thank you for the tips!!! 🌺

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@michelegourd5742]

Natalie, this was perfect!! I like to mask off and use ink pads. I could use some help with colored pencils!! You are the best teacher ever!!! I am learning so much from you!!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Michele! Glad it was helpful!

[@IOSALive]

NB Cards, awesome video keep up the good content

[@nbcascards]

Thanks! Will do!

[@christinehampton7669]

Thank you Natalie

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure, Christine!

[@GailWright-q3p]

Very useful, and clearly explained. Thank you.

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching. x

[@shazinoz]

Great colouring tips Natalie, my favourite you did is last one, pencils. They're the most subtle and adaptive. I might be biased. I've several sets and just coloured a surfer image for a 9yr old's birthday card. ❤😂😂

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much, Shaz! 😊

[@janetingacollins6409]

I’m new to alcohol markers, so i’de like to see a video that delves into that. Great video!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! x

[@Sylvia.Torres]

Fabulous tutorial! ❤ Thank you!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@pantrymoth]

Many good ideas here. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@paulawray6210]

What a great lesson! I tend to use colored pencils as I have more control and a lot less fingermarks all over the image. Thank you.

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful! Yes, coloured pencils are the least messy option! :)

[@theresarosprim6909]

I couldn’t take my eyes off the Washi tape you were using for masking. I just love it and hope you have enough left to use on a card sometime.

[@nbcascards]

:)

[@janetlunn9502]

Wow a wonderful video!! I normally use alcohol markers , quite often with paper piecing to give dimension. Water colouring has always seemed a bit daunting so I will have to take a look at your water colour series. Taking the pencils and a paintbrush on holiday is a great idea Thank you. ❤

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure, Janet!

[@sallymoretti1066]

Another terrific video! I loved the water marker painting. I don’t have a lot of inks yet and now I can round out my pallet. I’m so excited to explore painting with them. Thank you ❤

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! I appreciate the encouragement. 👍

[@katieiddon5839]

Another great video. Thank you

[@nbcascards]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jimandpegzeleznik19]

I appreciated all the information! You shared some wonderful techniques! I think my favorite method for doing “fussy” coloring on small areas is colored pencils with gamsol. For larger areas, I usually color blend using my distress inks or oxides. I also do a fair bit of paper-piecing.

[@nbcascards]

Awesome! Thank you! Thanks for sharing. x

[@triciakaplan5201]

I had bought a couple sets of watercolor pencils years ago but never knew the right way to use them. I’ve got to pull them out and try them again! I loved seeing all these ways of coloring in images and I hope I remember to implement some of these techniques. I want to be “arty farty!” Hahaha! Love that!😂

[@nbcascards]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Have fun with your watercolour pencils. :)

[@kj9652]

Great video. I would add a few other black inks that are great for this: Hero Arts, Gina K, Picket Fence and Versafine. All are waterproof and also safe for coloring stamped images with alcohol markers.

[@nbcascards]

Fab! Thanks for sharing that info. x

[@shirleycoleman703]

Excellent vid!!!! I enjoyed watching each technique; each was very informative. WOW! Thanks for helping us learn.

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rosemariemorgan868]

Great video Natalie, very informative. I struggle with colouring, especially shading but you have inspired me to give it another go 😊

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rosemarybrown1686]

Great video, so much helpful information. You explain how different products work very well. Thank you I will save this video to refer to in future. ❤

[@nbcascards]

You're most welcome! Thanks so much for watching. 😀❤️👍

[@cindyellis765]

A great tutorial. I really learned a lot. Thanks for sharing!

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lorimauser2168]

This was a fantastic video! Very thorough overview of each style. What inks, what paper, what technique. LOVED IT! Thank you.

[@nbcascards]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bonnerdebbie]

Great informative video, thanks!

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dotmitchell8912]

Really needed this ,it’s a great reminder of what we can do . Thank you so much

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@irmavrijma9329]

Thank you for this video. I like colouring, but am not very good at it. What I find the most difficult, is making shadows. When someone else make shadows with black and grey pencils, it looks like a shadow. When I do it, it looks like black and grey lines🙄 Same with adding highlight, when I do that, it looks like white lines instead of highlights. Would love a video on that. Have a great weekend Nathalie!

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure! I'll definitely add a shading video to the list. x

[@hazelkinvig-paul8231]

This was great Natalie, I am not very confident at colouring but I have had a small amount of success with Inktense Pencils and ordinary colouring pencils too. I try to use methods that doesn't require too much colouring, but I think I should practice some more. The only method I don't like very much at all is alcohol markers (I've not had any success with them at all.) Thank you for another very helpful video. Have a great day! 👍💖

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Hazel! Glad you found it helpful! x

[@margaretcapill3543]

Thanks for the great video. I said I hated colouring on your questionnaire, I know feel a little bit more confident about having a go.

[@nbcascards]

That's fantastic. Glad it was helpful! x

[@christinesmith989]

Brilliant video, thank you so much. I use watercolouring and alcohol markers normally but although I have coloured pencils I rarely use them. I must start after seeing the nice effect you got. xxx💖💖💖

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Christine! Coloured pencils are very underated I think. :)

[@sheronwilkins9253]

Thank you very informative

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@juliepepperman]

Great video!

[@nbcascards]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dariasikorski7217]

Thank you for sharing the different ways to color, some I’ve done but some were new to me. I really liked the restamping idea. I use GinaK amalgam ink for all my coloring then there is no guessing which ink to use. For blending with color pencils I use a paper stump dipped in gambol, it’s my preferred way of coloring.

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for sharing. x

[@greenspiral2955]

Oh the possibilities... as someone who is new to paper craft I have a lot to catch up: in my day markers were called felt tip pens :)

[@nbcascards]

Same. I've always called the felt tips, but markers seems to be used now.

[@lindasutherland8090]

Good tips! Didn’t really know how to use my watercolor pencils

[@nbcascards]

Thanks! I'll do a more indepth video on those.

[@jogriffiths4797]

This is sooo helpful, thank you! I'll be coming back and practicing these techniques and I hope improve my colouring and confidence.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! Glad it was helpful. x

[@noreenhennessy9299]

My very favorite is coloring with Inktense water color pencils….I’m having fun learning with Tri-blend alcohol markers…I accent my artwork with everything else under the sun…lol. PS…paper piecing adds a tremendous amout of joy to my cards

[@nbcascards]

Fantastic! :)

[@dianeb.4791]

Thanks Natalie…over the last 25+ years I’ve used all these techniques, and I know this video will be very helpful for new card makers. I seem to have gotten away from colouring in the last year or so, and I think it’s time that I get some of my favourite stamps out again. I’m using more printed paper and dies - usually quick and easier, but not always as creative! You’ve inspired me to do more!

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching! ❤️🙏

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Natalie, I love my Kuretake ZigClean ColorWC Realbrush pens first choice and second would be my Sennelier/QoR/DanielSmith water colors paints followed by Caran d’Ache museum aquarelle WC pencils for coloring. I tend to smoosh with my Distress Oxides. Great coloring tips, stamping ink ink, and lovely cards made. You have skewt washi tape❤. Thank you and have a swell weekend! 🙏🏾👍🏾💜🤩

[@nbcascards]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@brendaclarkson3499]

What a pleasure, cup of coffee and this video to watch and so informative. At senior school I dropped art the minute I could so shading and perspective have always been difficult. The more I watch it all it is beginning to click. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise it is much appreciated.🌟🌟🌟

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Brenda! Glad it was helpful. x

[@juliewurf7506]

A great video. My favourite colour mediums are prisma pencils, twinkling H2Os (who remembers them - metallic pots of paint?) and water colour pencils and crayons

[@nbcascards]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@joycehitchen1046]

Another very informative video. I really enjoy colouring but have learned some new techniques. I struggle with shading so lots of techniques to help with that would be appreciated. Thank you sooo much. 🥰

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rhodamabbott8101]

Great video, with so many brilliant ideas and no I shouldn’t be watching I have much housework and baking to do!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! 😊 Have fun with your baking. x

[@M5518-k5u]

Wow, what a fantastic video. Great for new cardmakers and as a refresher for experienced cardmakers. Definitely one to add to 'saved'. Thank you. (I really like your style of videos, no unnecessary waffle, just clear concise information and explanations)

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! So glad you found it helpful. x

[@PetraNR1967]

Great video! Good idea to use the same stamp for all the different methods so you can really see what the difference is.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! I appreciate the encouragement. 👍

[@andreasdesigns]

Your video helped me understand more. I will save it and watch it again. Thank you.

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@helenwolstenholme4475]

so many ways to colour - so inspiring Thank you

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@mmhanson1]

I'd like to master some of these techniques. I'm better at watercolor pencils, and use alcohol markers a lot. But I'm a "Type A" (unadventurous) crafter so I love the look of the paper piecing. Thank you for this tutorial!

[@nbcascards]

You're most welcome! Thanks so much for watching. 😀❤️👍

[@gailrodgers3079]

I usually color in my stamps with colored pencils as I feel I have more control with the tip of the pencil in small areas. I have just about every type of markers and I think I need to sort what I have in the way of markers so I know what type I have and keep each of the different types together. I am learning so much here today. Unfortunately, I'm not feeling well, so I know I will have to go over the info again. I appreciate so much your help for those of us that really need it! This was a terrific video. I have tons of colored pencils and some came with the stumps but I never quite what to do with them. This is the first time I have seen them in action. I wanted to jot a note and as per usual I reached for my regular handwriting pencil. I have always perferred pencils to ink pens and I wonder if that is why I like using colored pencils the best. I got some cute elephant stamps the other day and two were holding balloons. I colored them in pencil and then added a white gel pen highlight to each balloon. I was stunned at how just that tiny bit of white added so much to the colored stamp. Thank you again.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@JH-wd7ul]

So many choices! I have never worked with colored pencils. (But now you've shown me how to use them!) I've had success with most of these methods but am still practicing with watercolors and alcohol markers. For me, alcohol markers are the most unforgiving. I also have chalk pastels, which I do not use because I don't like the chalky feel. However, I refuse to get rid of them because they were costly. 🙄😂 This has been a very informative video and I thank you for sharing your expertise! 🩷

[@nbcascards]

I don't use anything chalky as I can't stand the feel of it on my skin!

[@JH-wd7ul]

@@nbcascards Exactly! I'm sure I will donate them eventually, once I get past the waste of money of purchasing them. 🤣

[@nbcascards]

The struggle is real! :)

[@JH-wd7ul]

@@nbcascards 🤣

[@felinemagic4473]

I have used many of these techniques but usually have trouble with shading. This was a great video. Lots of tips. If my stamped image is small or very detailed i use colored pencils but prefer water colors or alcohol markers. But i need more instruction on shading.

[@nbcascards]

Great! Thanks for sharing. x

[@sylviechadwick2254]

Thank you so much for reminding me of the options considering I have them all! I should get them out 🤣

[@nbcascards]

Please do!

[@molossergirl2]

Super duper video, Natalie. I love colouring images, as you well know! Fantastic explanation on all of them. I find markers the hardest for some reason, but I love pencils and watercolour. I am sure that newbies will find this video really helpful. xx

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! I appreciate the encouragement. 👍

[@Littlebear-w7v]

Lovely

[@nbcascards]

Thanks!

[@ginatrevino5514]

Love them all! Watercolor is the hardest for me! The tri point spectrum markers are my favorite way to color images, that's what I used to survived while in the process of moving! Stamped lots of images and brought them with me and my markers and at least I had something to do in the temporary apartments we were on! Hope I can find all my supplies that are still in boxes somewhere in the garage 😂 to start crafting again ❤🎉

[@nbcascards]

I take the tri blend markers when I stay with my mum. They're so convenient. X

[@margaretbarke2299]

Great video Natalie. I love colouring - don’t do enough of it! Xx

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Margaret! x

[@tjorven64]

Takk for at du deler(thank you for sharing)

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure! x

[@kathyreed6841]

Thanks for the info. If I could get the re-inkers I think I would as copic markers are out of my price range. I'll give the smooth card a go too.

[@nbcascards]

Great! x

[@charlottesnyder8694]

I have tried many things and was unhappy with my skill in them. I have finally settled on colored pencils, but I'm really happy to see this. Thank you.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mellie1004]

You get me thinking about the techniques I forget about-inspiring ❤! Thanks 😊

[@nbcascards]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching. x

[@evecross7388]

Great video, really helpful. I need to learn more about shading.

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. x

[@lozinozz7567]

😊

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! 😃

[@kathyreed6841]

A really good video. I have the spectrum triblend markers which I find really convenient as you have the three shades in one pen. It has cut down my hunting time for the right combo of shades. You mentioned that you were going to re-ink one as it was running out. I didn't know that was a thing. Are they readily available and is it easy to do? Also, I was told in my school art classes, it is better to have a slightly textured paper when you use pencils. That was a long time ago and I know things/ideas change. Sorry about all the questions etc.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Kathy! I know you can get reinkers from Spectrum Noir, but I've yet to try it myself. I'm trying to decide whether to invest in reinkers for the tri-blend markers, or whether to upgrade to copics. I've used smooth cardstock for coloured pencils ever since an artist friend of mine recommended it. I think it's easier to get subtle variation on smooth. x

[@kirstencorby8465]

I prefer alcohol markers, because they don't streak or pill the paper.

[@nbcascards]

Fab!

[@reneeallen1118]

Hi Natalie! A timely video for me. Thanks!! Question regarding mixed media paper- the brand I bought shrinks when I heat set embossing powder. Is this typical?

[@nbcascards]

I've not had that happen to me with any paper I've used. What brand is it?

[@reneeallen1118]

@@nbcascards hi. Thanks for your reply. I just took a look and it is MULTI MEDIA paper no mixed media paper. Feels more like vellum

[@nbcascards]

Interesting. If it feels like vellum rather than paper, it might have been plasticized or made from a type of plastic, which might be why it shrinks.

[@scuevas1023]

Alcohol markers please

[@nbcascards]

👍

[@beverlygotthardt-xd9gr]

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[@nbcascards]

Thank you! x

[@swannwillow9476]

FYI: your video is out of focus half of the time. TFS ❤

[@nbcascards]

I think that might be your internet connection. What resolution are you watching at? The video is not out of focus for me at all. :)

[@carmend549]

It wasn't out of focus for me. I agree with Natalie that you might want to check your connection and resolution. Also, I know sometimes if I watch KZbin videos on my TV screen they look more out of focus than when I watch them on my laptop or iPad.

[@swannwillow9476]

Hi. Thanks, I will have a look at it quickly. I did not know that my settings could be wrong. Thanks for the help. 💕