Friday, September 2, 2016

Colorista is coming to Hochanda!

The fun continues with Spectrum Noir Colorista!

We are super exited to announce that the NEW Spectrum Noir Colorista Range is coming to you in the UK on Hochanda! YEAH BAY BAY!



To celebrate, we're having another HUGE Blog Hop and a Watch Party! This is gonna be an absolute BLAST full of inspiration, sharing, shopping, and PRIZES!

Here's the scoop:

BLOG HOP: Starts Sept. 2nd at 12pm BST (US: 7am ET) and finished up on Sept. 9th at 11:59am BST (US: 7am ET).

WATCH PARTY: On Facebook - Come hang out, chat, share, laugh, ask questions...and MORE!

BLOG PRIZE WINNERS: One lucky winner will be randomly selected from EVERY BLOG in the blog hop - and will receive a goodie of either pencils, pens, card making sets or paper pads. Make sure to leave a comment on each and every blog for a chance to win!  Winners will be announced on Crafter's Companion & Spectrum Noir Facebook pages on Sept. 9th.

OVERALL PRIZE WINNER: One VERY lucky overall winner will be selected to receive a selection of pencils, pens, card making sets or paper pads!!! Yes...some of all four of those Colorista goodies! YEEEHAW!!! The overall winner will be announced by Sara Davies LIVE on Hochanda at the top of the hour on Launch Day!!! US peeps...no worries - you can watch Hochanda online or catch up at www.hochanda.com

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I've been having so much fun playing with all the new Colorista products. The coloring pads are super high quality. I love that I don't have to stamp a thing. Just grab my pad and box of markers and relax.

I wanted to share with you how with even just 1 box of 5 markers you get amazing results. So if you are on the go, and don't want to tote around a bunch of supplies, this makes it so easy! By blending markers together, you get a lot more colors and shades. I used Colorista Markers Set 1 and the Inspiring Sentiments Marker Pad.


I was able to create an absolutely beautiful shade of red by blending the Orchid and Rose Red markers. First I colored the Orchid, then added on Rose Red, and then back over with Orchid. WOW!


Coloring the tiny leaves was easy, thanks to the ultra fine tip end of the marker! You are going to LOVE these markers!



I got perfect shades of green by blending the Daffodil and Leaf Green markers. First I colored the entire leaf with Daffodil and then Leaf Green. Next, I colored over again with Daffodil. Then, to make one side of the leaf darker, I colored over just that area with Leaf Green. To make it even darker, I colored the area again with Leaf Green. It really makes the leaf pop!



I am in total love with the Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens. I couldn't help but color over some areas for pop of bling-bling. Ahhhh...that's better ;)

Now it's time to get on with the blog hop and see more amazing Colorista samples!

Your next stop on the Hop is: Dana Warren 



COMPLETE BLOG HOP LIST:

Crafter's Companion UK Blog (START HERE)
Laine Webb
Lis Murphy
Nicole Bretherick
Jodi Clark
Alexia Misso
Giovana Smith
Spectrum Noir
Annie Wills
Jo Mckelvey
Bianca Shervington
Lori Barnett (That's me! You are here)
Dana Warren
Sara Davies


FREE CLASS: Sign up for the FREE Spectrum Noir Colorista Online Coloring Course!


Thanks so very much for stopping by today. Don't forget to leave a comment - and include your email address - for a chance to win a Colorista goodie!

Hugs,

73 comments:

Terri Koszler said...

Amazing colouring, I can't wait to get the pens

Unknown said...

Wow the red is a fabulous shade and thanks for tip on the blend to get it. All the items i have seen are fabulous and i so want to get my hands on them xx

Unknown said...

I started this blog hop wanting these pens and pads, now I actually need them.

Sarah Wilks said...

Beautiful - I love the added glitter :)

Rabbits 70 said...

So so beautiful

Paper-Ink-Cards said...

Lovely coloring and thank you for the tips on mixing the colors and creating the perfect shading with so few markers.

Giovana said...

Love it, sister!! Beautiful!!

MsCraftlife said...

Love this n the sparkle pens

Rustic Pumpkin said...

Can't wait to see more!

Unknown said...

Love this and thanks for the tips as I'm just learning

Wanda R. said...

I think this is beautiful and good to know you can get more colors from just carrying around 5. I think I will be taking these pads with me everywhere now!

Carey said...

I like how the colors pop when you leave the background white.

Karen P said...

Your colouring is faultless. I love the white as it keeps it clean and unfussy and the added bling is perfection, well to me lol! It's nice to know that these blend and work on top of one another so well too - thank you for that. I can't wait for them to be available and for the colouring books which I really really want and a course from you talented ladies on FB too! Many thanks for the blog hop and for the beautiful art and tips Karen x

Lynn (delphinoid) said...

Lovely colouring Lori and such vibrant colours.
I can't wait for the UK launch so I can get mine.

Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

rocknutzgemcrazy said...

I am taking the coloring courses and following the blogs and can't wait to get my box! Thank you for sharing.

bowlingwitch said...

OK after seeing these spectacular samples I so need it to be Sept 9th like NOW!!xx

Kenrichlan said...

Amazing that this can be achieved with just one pack of pens! (Still want the lot though!!!)

dchase said...

I love that you gave a tutorial of how you accomplished this page. It's beautiful.

Unknown said...

Love the colors you all use. They are really bright and beautiful.

Unknown said...

Lovely bright colours, just love the sentiments within the page, x

sam said...

I really wish it was 9th Sept already xx

Tracey said...

Thanks for the step by step instructions. I love the deep red flowers and the touch of sparkle pen adds that final touch - gorgeous

Joey said...

Fab Lori, loving the how you did it pics too. x

Laney's Legacy's said...

Looks awesome thanks for showing how you did it...

CraftySuetoo said...

Beautiful! Great inspiration with blending the colors so you don't have to take everything out. Sue.

The Scrapbook Lady UK said...

The words are the ones for me. Shared jx

Laine said...

Stunning deep color and tone Lori! Love it!

Soraya said...

Beautiful project ! great range of products ♥

Unknown said...

Beautiful colouring Lori and thank you for the tutorial. That red is stunning. Cathy x

sharon g said...

You chose wonderfully bright colors. NICE job.

Unknown said...

These pens are a great addition to an already incredibly versatile range of products

Kelly Lloyd said...

Amazing range. Excited !!! Lol

KinkyShaz said...

Lovely ! xxx

Unknown said...

Pretty card.

hasp said...

Beautiful, thank you for your technique instructions. A must try!

Elaine said...

Stunning work

TOBEY said...

wow those flowers look great!!!! can't wait till I get my markers and colored pencils.....

pamdux said...

Love the ideas on ho w to blend the colors.

JPScraps said...

Love the page! Great addition of the glitter. :)

Betsy said...

Everyone has different styles and colors used. That is the neat thing about it !

Unknown said...

Love your work. Can't wait to get my Colorista products!

Denise Bryant said...

Beautiful coloring and design! Love the added sparkle!

Alexia Misso said...

Gorgeous coloring! Love the yellow wording it makes the overall coloring stands out beautifully!

Alexia Misso said...

Gorgeous coloring! Love the yellow wording it makes the overall coloring stands out beautifully!

Starang said...

Thank you for sharing your work. It's good to know what you can achieve with only a few colours.

TracyM #6773 said...

LOVE the sentiment and floral panel, LOVE the SPARKLE too!!!
SUPER EXCITED to see that five markers can combine to make so many beautiful colours together - WOW!!!
THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION :)

Jacs said...

Can't wait to get started today! Got my pen on Friday afternoon, watched video yesterday and going to color today. I know most would of just stated, right! :)

carefreestamper said...

What a lovely sentiment.

Eva Laney said...

Beautiful! Thanks for the tip on colors for the leaves.

Barbara said...

I love this. Thanks for the combo tip

Diane said...

Just adore all the strong colour Lori, so,pretty !!

TAS said...

Beautiful coloring!

Unknown said...

Love that red u made x

Unknown said...

Love that red u made x

pauline said...

Great colouring xx

trent999 said...

Wonderful rich colouring for this, I love the deep burgundy's and reds giving such depth but still keeping a fresh look about it at the same time. xx

Jayne Buckley said...

Lovely

Anneleise said...

Lovely coloring!

Marianne said...

Thanks so much for showing us that you achieve a beautiful result with the colours of a single set. Very helpful!

Unknown said...

I can't wait to get the book and pend

Nyree Stewart-Beavis said...

Thanks for explaining how to get a great effect with just a few markers. Can't wait to try it.

Jan said...

I think these pens will be my next colouring buy. The pad you used is a must too. Thank you for the inspiration

Penny Butler said...

Great blog post, thanks for the tutorial on blending the colours! I'm learning so much from the course and from all this blog hopping lol ;)

Maureen I said...

thanks for showing how much can be done with so few supplies. It turned out quite pretty.

mbrown said...

I have never colored words before but look forward to using this beautiful image as an inspiration when I start coloring with my Colorista package that arrives today!

Unknown said...

Love how you only used one set of 5 markers, proving you don't need a lot to get started, and you still got great results. Love your colouring x

jolandakor said...

Lori, thank you for your little tutorial. I'm learning a lot of this Bloghop. Love your colouring. I think I am in love with the Colorista products too. Sssssht, don't tell my husband, I don't want him to be jealous, haha.

Cristino1985 said...

I love how you get such amazing results from only one pack of pens, proof that I can build my collection gradually without feeling I am missing out

Unknown said...

I am amazed at how you got such beautiful flowers with just two colors. I can't wait to try out these new markers! Thank you for the inspiration!

Helen Gullett said...

That is gorgeous colored page, Lori. Love the glitter all over!

Lynne said...

Beautiful colouring

barbara macaskill said...

Stunning!! Dying to get my hands on these products!! My order arrives tomorrow so I will be able to play soon!!! YAY!! TFS!

Lulumom's Space said...

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your color blends!