Thursday, January 26, 2012

Color with Tombow Markers!



Hi bloggers, and happy Thursday to you! I'm excited to bring to you these gorgeous cards that the very talented (and dear friend of Simon), Kathy Racoosin made for our blog today!! Kathy likes to show the technique with a clean and simple card on the left, and a more detailed version on the right. There are also more up close picture of both cards below! I personally love BOTH! Kathy has also provided a video to help guide you in making your own version! I love the way she watercolors with Tombow markers, it's so soft and beautiful!


Have you tried Tombow markers? They are wonderful for this technique and many other applications as well! They come in beautiful color palette assortments! Check out the variety above!




Check out Kathy's tutorial:



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62 comments:

  1. LisaJanuary 26, 2012 at 3:12 AM

    Such pretty butterflies, the coloring is gorgeous. Have to give this a try :)

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  2. Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijäJanuary 26, 2012 at 3:14 AM

    Such vibrant colours! Stunning sample cards.

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  3. HeleneJanuary 26, 2012 at 3:18 AM

    I love this butterfly, the coloring is wonderful! I love the way it stand out on the CAS card.

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  4. HussenaJanuary 26, 2012 at 3:31 AM

    Such Beautiful Butterflies...I love the Colouring...Simply Fab!!!Have to try this out:)

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  5. LuanneJanuary 26, 2012 at 3:34 AM

    super gorgeous cards! love the coloring very vibrant.

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  6. UtaJanuary 26, 2012 at 3:48 AM

    This colouring looks so beautiful and the cards are so fantastic.

    Hugs, Uta

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  7. UnknownJanuary 26, 2012 at 3:50 AM

    Fab tutorial, thank you! Maddy x

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  8. Maryann LaursenJanuary 26, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    Awesome tutorial and some really stunning coloring from Kathy, but she is really great in what she do, that´s for sure. Wonderful work, it looks gorgeous.

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  9. AsilisA MaMJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:01 AM

    lovely butterfly, thank you for the video - fantastic colouring!

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  10. Grá O'NeillJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:23 AM

    Beautiful cards :)

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  11. Isha GuptaJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:34 AM

    Superb tutorial and coloring. Love Kathys work.

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  12. sharonJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    Gorgeous colouring. I usually use a waterbrush with my Tombows but maybe I'll give the blender pen a try. Certainly looks to be a more forgiving method to use. Thanks Kathy ;-)

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  13. Tracy ErcoleJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    Gorgeous

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  14. Natalie StewartJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    I really love the butterfly

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  15. fusiafscrappingJanuary 26, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    Super cute card! The image is really so beautiful :) And colouring is great!

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  16. jengdJanuary 26, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    Those are gorgeous- the butterflies are simply amazing!

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  17. MurtuzaJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    Thank you... I learnt some new tips on using blender pens effectively. I like the idea of saturating the area first before introducing colour.

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  18. Emily KeatonJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    These cards are so pretty! I love painting with markers. Thanks for the tutorial!

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  19. Andrea CassolaJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    This makes me want to take out my Tombow Markers! Thanks for the tutorial

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  20. StephanieJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Beautiful coloring!

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  21. SuvenkorentoJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Sweet cards! Thanks for the tips for markers :)

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  22. Annette AllenJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Such beautiful color....love this butterfly...lovely card..

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  23. Robin CooperJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Beautiful cards. I love how Kathy shows a simplified version and then a more elaborate version.

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  24. BeastybunnyJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    What a fantastic technique. The butterflies are gorgeous! Will definitely try this!

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  25. Kelly MassmanJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    Kathy's work is beautiful! Thanks also for a chance to win that beautiful stamp set!

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  26. magsJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Love these butterfly card. Both so different. Love the colouring. Great work.
    Mags
    x

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  27. Lisa KJanuary 26, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    I love coloring with blender pens. It has been awhile. I love the cards shown in the video. They look fun to work on.

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  28. Lisa KJanuary 26, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    I love coloring with blender pens. It has been awhile. I love the cards shown in the video. They look fun to work on.

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  29. Message KeeperJanuary 26, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Thanks Kathy for another video tutorial! Guess I still have a long way to learn!

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  30. conilJanuary 26, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    Love both of these cards. The color is fantastic and Kathy technique seems so doable. This butterfly stamp is now on my wishlist.

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Love the butterfly! I really like the Tombow markers I have used them for years. I am however looking forward to the Distress Markers coming out in February.

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  32. gilaJanuary 26, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    was für schöne farben und schmetterlinge, tolle arbeiten
    lg gila

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  33. Lynne in NIJanuary 26, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    Ooh those butterflies are so pretty .... love the colouring!

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  34. Larissa HeskettJanuary 26, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    LOVE the markers!! The Butterflies are BEAUTIFUL!! =) THANKS for sharing and for the chance to win!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  35. NishaJanuary 26, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    These are gorgeous, will have to give this a go! :)

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  36. mtscrapgalJanuary 26, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    I can imagine some coloring using these Hero Art stamps. What lovely flower images. Thanks

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  37. BastJanuary 26, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    Those samples are just Gorgeous! Love the butterflies! TFS

    KimMJ
    bast830@comast.net

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  38. stampingbowdJanuary 26, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    wow!! super gorgeous!!!! Eye catching for sure!

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  39. Good Kardma by JulesJanuary 26, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Great tutorial and I love the cards! So bright and cheery. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Julia D.

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  40. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    Wow those colors are so bright and beautiful! The clean and simple card is a stunner in my book.

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  41. Small TJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    Wow, absolutely stunning cards!
    I just bought a Dove blender pen, and I can't wait to give this a try. xx

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  42. BenessiJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    sigh.. i need to learn how to color like that!

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  43. KaoriJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    This coloring is amazing !! These butterlies are gorgeous !!!

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  44. Raphart´sJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    Perfect!!!!!!! I loved!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  45. KailashJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Lovely vibrant colors, love the beautiful cards!!! Thanks for the tutorial.

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  46. BunnyfreakJanuary 26, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    Amazing coloring.

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  47. Carol McJanuary 26, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Love the butterfly. The coloring is beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  48. Betty MeyskensJanuary 26, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    Both cards are beautiful! Thank you to Kathy for the great video on colouring with the Tombow markers.

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  49. Shu-WenJanuary 26, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    I love the coloring on the butterfly! It's beautiful!

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  50. Carol MaitozaJanuary 26, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    I'd love to try that out, they look great!

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  51. LorraineJanuary 26, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    these look great thanks for the video xx

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  52. KatieJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    Really pretty cards! Kathy is an amazing color-er and artist! I always love her work. I also love tombow markers! Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  53. ShawninazJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    I learned this watercolor technique in one of Jennifer's online classes, just beautiful. Love the markers!

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  54. Sue DJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    Beautiful coloring--I will have to try this.

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  55. Denacline88January 26, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    Great card very talented young lady...thanks for sharing as always.

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  56. LindseyJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    Gorgeous colouring, and beautiful cards!

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  57. UjjwalJanuary 27, 2012 at 1:13 AM

    Those cards are so gorgeously colored! Stunning!

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  58. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:15 AM

    Watercolours are fabulous and the design is very pretty.


    plastic cards
    plastic card printing

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  59. Phyllis BeaverJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:31 AM

    The butterflies are so pretty! Can't wait to try Tombow markers!

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  60. Phyllis BeaverJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:33 AM

    The butterflies are so pretty! Can't wait to try Tombow markers!

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  61. KarenladdJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    Thanks so much for the tutorial! I have only recently begun coloring with markers so I need all the tips I can get!

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  62. RachelJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    so gorgeous and stunning blending, theyre lovely!

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