Coloring Techniques for Cardmaking...Book Celebration Hop!

Oh my goodness, I have been waiting for this day for so many months!  I've had a delicious secret that I've had to hold on to for what seems like forever!

A number of months ago I was asked to contribute to a new BOOK that has just been released today!   It's theme is so close to my heart because it is what makes cardmaking and paper crafting for me...coloring techniques.   In the book you will find a phenomenal sampling of stunning cards created by some of the best colorists in the industry, you will be amazed.  And can you believe it?!  I'm in there too!    It's called  Coloring Techniques for Cardmaking published by Annie's Attic.   It is such a gorgeous book!


So.....Welcome to the Coloring Techniques for Card Making Blog Hop! Today we wanted to introduce you to this brand new, must-have book that has been written to help shed some light on some of the hottest trends in coloring techniques in paper crafting today.

It has been an absolute delight to be a part of this project, and the excitement from the team, editors and publishers over this project has really touched my heart.  We're really proud of this book.  And I think you will love it.

Coloring Techniques for Card Making features three of the most popular coloring techniques in card making today--water coloring, colored pencils and using alcohol-based ink markers. Each chapter showcases one particular technique and includes an introductions that will help you choose the products that are right for you, and will walk you through the steps to creating one of our featured projects. Easy-to-follow instructions, detailed materials lists and helpful coloring tips will make it easy for you to achieve stunning card-making results. As a bonus, enjoy a chapter that focuses on ways to highlight and accentuate your projects with products such as glitter and gel pens, shading techniques and methods for creating the look of texture with color.

Today I get to share with you a sneak peek of one of my projects in the book!  I'm really happy with how it turned out.

This Stargazer Lily card is in the Watercoloring section of the book :)  Didn't they photograph it beautifully??   Stamps are from Flourishes Lily of Hope and Tag Lines.  

We are pleased that you have joined us for the hop! Be sure to leave a comment at each blog along the way to be entered for your chance to win a free copy of Coloring Techniques for Card Making!


The designers who are participating in the blog hop are as follows:

Keri Lee Sereika - www.pinklemonade.typepad.com
Debbie Olson - www.debbiedesigns.typepad.com
Jeanne Streiff - www.inkypaws.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com
Trudy Sjolander - www.truesgiftsfromtheheart.blogspot.com
Asela Hopkins - www.hopartstudios.typepad.com
Broni Holcombe - www.bronih.typepad.com/splashesofwatercolor
Kathy Menzies - www.thecreataholic.blogspot.com
Christine Okken - http://christinecreations.blogspot.com  You are HERE :)
Dawn Lusk - www.dawnanewday.blogspot.com
Laurie Wilson - www.clearlydelightful.typepad.com/clearly_delightful
Sherrie Siemens - www.sherrie-cardcreme.blogspot.com
Chrissy Le - www.paperinkcolor.blogspot.com

Star studded isn't it?  I'm still pinching myself!  I know you will really enjoy the hop so have fun!

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And be sure to check out my Flourishes Design Team sisters today for their Flourishes Friday creations!

Julie Koerber, Stacy Morgan, Cindy Lawrence, Danielle Kennedy, Dawn Burnworth, and Leslie Miller is the Friday Focus on the Flourishes Blog too!    

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Coloring Techniques for Cardmaking...Book Celebration Hop!