Trick of the Eye

Happy Wednesday! Today’s video will detail the technique shown in yesterday’s card. I hope you enjoy this very old technique that can be used with so many different images.

Whether you chose a realistic image or a whimsical hand-drawn looking stamp, your card will warrant a closer look. There are only a few things to remember to make this technique look real:

1. Color all shadows on the same side of the images
2. Keep the darker colors close to the image
3. Use a mixture of dark colors (blues, browns and purples) instead of black.
4. If needed, feather the edges with a white art eraser.

Have fun with this technique, it adds a touch of fine art to the fun art of stamping.

The bird card I showed in the second half of the video may give you some ideas to add to the card shown on Thursday. I know many of you will be nodding when you read about that card.

Shari created today’s 100 Days of Ideas card.  One of the first signs of spring is the blossoms on cherry trees and bulbs peeking out of the ground. I love this stamp with a tree that has unexpected blossoms. The coloring that Shari added really brings the stamped image to life and the orange ribbon is the perfect finishing touch.

Card by Shari Carroll. Click HERE for complete supplies and instructions.

And guess what? Today I get to show you the first of six previews from the “New for Spring” release, coming soon! How soon? Stamps have already begun shipping to stores, and will be available in the Hero Arts Online Store next Wednesday, March 10! This irresistible bunny is peeking in to say hello today…

Thanks for stopping by today!

Filed under: 100days

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74 Responses to “Trick of the Eye”

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   Shemaine Smith said: March 4th, 2010 at 1:04 am

   Perfect gift ideas for my big 40 birthday March 22 for friends and family! Always love getting new Hero!!!

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   Nan said: March 4th, 2010 at 7:12 am

   Love the video. A really great technique. I am planning on trying this very soon.

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   shruti said: March 4th, 2010 at 1:02 pm

   thanks for the great technique, really useful. Love Shari’s Card…. love the colors and the style….

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   Heather Maria said: March 4th, 2010 at 3:59 pm

   Thanks Nancy for the great video! I’ll definitely try out this technique - it has such an amazing effect. Loved the tip about the birds wing too! Love all the beautiful Spring colours on Shari’s gorgeous card. The bunny in the sneak peek looks adorable.

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   Fika said: March 4th, 2010 at 7:03 pm

   Hi Nancy, thanks for the awesome tips on shadow colors… just can’t wait to give it a try

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   Marge E said: March 5th, 2010 at 4:39 pm

   Loved the technique. Can’t wait to try it. And the sneek peek looks adorable.

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   Donna Przybylowski said: March 5th, 2010 at 7:51 pm

   Thanks for another great Technique, you all are soooo good!!!!

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   Dolly B said: March 8th, 2010 at 9:47 am

   Thanks for the great video on shading - I can’t wait to give it a try!

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   mary from maine said: March 8th, 2010 at 2:47 pm

   Thanks for the how-to-video. I appreciate that you took the time to make a video and posted here for us. I love this technique.

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    Karen L said: March 11th, 2010 at 3:41 pm

    Enjoyed the video very much and love the tip to not use black for the shading!

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