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OOOOO... Copic Airbrush [drool]!  Yep, I can't seem to get enough of it as of late.  So when the Make It Colourful design team was challenged to create a new and different background... I broke out my airbrush (what!?!  It's new to me!!!)

So the concept for a nice airbrush is to use colors that compliment your design, that way when you spray, it makes the image pop.  For example, the browns and reds that I used for this are enhanced by the Y23 Copic airbrushed around the edges.  And if slight overspray occurs, the "mist" just adds to the color palette instead of being covered by it.  Also, I wouldn't have sprayed a color like blue because slight overspray would REALLY stand out on top of these earthy hues.  I hope that makes sense.  Here's a list of Copics that I used for this.... E00, E02, E04, E08, E39, E50, E51, E59, Y23, Y26 and W3.  Y23 is the color that I used on the apron as well as airbrushing the background with it.  I really love how this turned out.  I used Make It Crafty's Housewife Ginger digi for this super fun card.

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Krista said…
love, love, love her hair!
can you color mine like that??
March 29, 2011 at 8:19 AM
Meesh said…
Hi Danielle! Love your card! I think I'll have to invest in an airbrush now... it looks FAB! Love the image... you've coloured her to perfection. Another one to add to my long, long list. LOL!

Hugs, Meesh. xx
March 29, 2011 at 11:41 AM
Flamenco92627/ Julieta said…
Awesome card!! I love the colors and the airbrushing. Great job!
March 29, 2011 at 3:23 PM
Marlene said…
Beautiful! I, too, love my air compressor...but strangely, I haven't used it in awhile!
March 29, 2011 at 5:56 PM
Annika said…
Goes to show you can get a really bright and warm result just just earth colours! Love the way you done her hair!
Hugs
Annika
April 2, 2011 at 3:13 AM
Annika said…
Goes to show you can get a really bright and warm result just just earth colours! Love the way you done her hair!
Hugs
Annika
April 2, 2011 at 3:13 AM
Audrey Frelx said…
Wow, you did a fantastic job on this card!!! It's great!
April 4, 2011 at 11:59 AM
Barbara Sproatmeyer (LM2) said…
This is such a fun card! You did a fantastic job coloring her - love the shadows. Those embellishment charms are perfect! :D
April 4, 2011 at 11:11 PM
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