Hello there!
My name is Sandy Allnock and I'm so excited to be one of the first guest here at Flora & Fauna! I've known Cindi for what seems like eons, and when she said she was starting to make clear stamps - well I knew I had to jump in and play! A little about me....I'm an artist and papercrafter, and I *love* to color. I use all kinds of mediums, all kinds of markers, paints, and pencils - it doesn't matter to me as long as I get color onto paper! I have a YouTube channel filled with hundreds of videos (broken into playlists on different mediums; and on my blog, scroll down to see all my cards broken into categories too, for easy searching. I do offer some online classes too, so poke around at sandyallnock.com hopefully you'll find something you can learn from stopping by. I can also be found on Instagram and on my Facebook page - hope to meet up with you out there on the web!
Cindi sent me the "Adventure" stamp set, and I've created a video to share some tips on Copic coloring and especially - my favorite blending groups. Lots of Copic users have wanted to know what my favorite/most re-inked colors are - and I created this Copic Blending Groups page with a nice visual of them! Click on the image to see it full size: I'll use a couple of those blending groups in today's video - watch the video below or click HERE to see it in HD on YouTube. https://youtu.be/nV91CGllHCs
To finish off my card, I trimmed the panel to 4" x 5-3/8", and rounded the corners at the bottom. Then I rounded the bottom corners of a top-fold card base, and added the colored panel on top with foam tape. I aligned the top edge so there's only a border on three sides. I hope you enjoyed my little card today! Join me in wishing Cindi and Lara great success in their venture here at Flora & Fauna. I'll be applauding them all the way! Below are links to the supplies I’ve used for today’s project:
- Flora & Fauna, Adventure
- Copic Markers
- Neenah Cardstock
- Foam Tape
- Corner Rounder
Thank you Sandy for making such a clever card for us! You are so talented and I know every time I watch one of your videos I learn something! We are excited to be giving away our Adventure set to one lucky winner and all you need to do is leave a comment on the blog. Winner will be announced Tuesday, April 4th.
CONTEST CLOSED: WINNER - Kim Potts, we will contact you to get your mailing address. Congratulations!
Eeeek! I love this stamp set! We are big campers and this so adorable!! Beautiful card by Sandy as always! Your talent is incredible! Congrats Cindy and Laura on your new company and best of luck! I will be following you along!!
Sandy always does great work, but this time it started with great stamps! Congrats!
A fantastic card as always Sandy.
Cindi, I had to check out your shop while I was here. Awesome clear satmps, my top 3 favs are Pop-Up camper set, Oh Hello Friend and the Woodland set!
So glad to have had this opportunity to check things out!
I am a huge fan of the tree stamp. I love different takes on regular things so that stamp sings to me :) Sandy is always a joy to watch coloring and I look forward to perusing a new stamp store.
Sandy is a most excellent artist and great teacher! Love this stamp set.