Coloured Marla Portrait with Splashy Background

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT - Join Emma Blake for an intro to SBM products - Broadcast 17th August 22 · 17/08/2022 · watch it from 14:30

A striking card featuring the Marla portrait stamp coloured with alcohol markers or pencils, set against a splashy ink background. This demonstrates how the Marla stamps work beautifully as both standalone portraits and as part of larger compositions.

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Step by step

1. Create a splashy background by applying ink pads in various colours (such as pink and blue) to cardstock. ▶ watch 14:45
2. Stamp the Marla portrait image onto the background using black or dark ink. ▶ watch 15:00
3. Colour the portrait using alcohol markers or coloured pencils, adding skin tones, hair colour and clothing details. ▶ watch 15:15
4. Experiment with different colour combinations to create your own interpretation of the character. ▶ watch 15:30
5. Add additional background elements such as a skyline or countryside scene if desired. ▶ watch 15:45

Tips from the show

• The Marla stamps are large enough to swatch your colours onto the image itself to test colour combinations before committing.
• You can use these stamps to learn colour mixing and blending techniques.

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