Blackened Background Technique

I fell in love with this sketch over at Try A Sketch on Tuesday as soon as I saw it. I like simple designs that can still make an impact and this seemed to fit the bill. The team over there has made some really clever cards, but I knew I wanted to do simple flowers. 

One of my favorite sets is this floral one from Stampin' Up! After stamping the flowers, I remembered a technique that I saw on YouTube years ago. You stamp an image, then color the background black, then color the image. I don't remember who did it. It may have been Jennifer McGuire, but I'm not sure. All I remember is that it was done with little envelopes in the foreground. Anyway, I thought for an added extra zing I would try this now.

I really like how it turned out. I did the background in Sharpie Markers, which I had on hand. They really hold up to a lot of coloring.

Here are a few pictures of the process:

First I stamped the images, then cut the circles, then colored. That way I didn't waste ink or time.
You can see the difference in the tips of the Sharpies. I couldn't have done this without both of them.

Here's my complete supply list:

• 
  Stampin' Up! So Very Grateful Stamp Set
• Memento Black Ink
• Sharpie Markers (Fine and Extra Fine)
• SU! Mango Medley Card Stock
• SU! Granny Apple Green Card Stock
• SU! Black & White DSP
• Copics R43, YG06, Y13, Y38
• Verve Stamps Sentiment
• Doodlebug Designs Enamel Dots
• Spellbinders Circle Die
• Spellbinders Scalloped Die
• My Favorite Things Sentiment Die

This was a really fun card to make! Thanks so everyone over at Try A Sketch on Tuesday for putting this together. Be sure to check out their challenge and hopefully play along!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!