Friday 16 November 2012

Making your images Pop with Letraset

I've always been a firm believer that you do not need to stick to one medium for your art work, mixing and matching can make your images pop off the page and add new dimension's to what would be a flat looking image.

At the moment Metallic Marks have 20% off so there couldn't be a better time to stock up on some of them.

here is how I used both ProMarker and Metallic Markers on the image. you can click on the image to enlarge it.

Letraset_Jak_Heath001

I think you'll agree the end result is gorgeous.

I'm giving away a set of the metallic Markers All you need to do is leave me a comment to enter and spread the word so tell all your friends.

Oh yes, if you also leave a comment on the  Letraset Blog you will have two chances of winning.

Jak Signature

132 comments:

Kelly Lloyd said...

WOW Jak what an amazing image.. The colouring on this is spectacular.. And that metallic addition really makes it stand out.
Thanks for the tutorial.Very helpful..
Im yet to get some of these metallic markers but would a chance to win these. Thank you so much
Have a good weekend
Hugs Kelly

aardvarkpest said...

wow Jak your a mind reader how did you know we were doing colouring poinsetta's in calligraphy and I needed to learn how?
Glenda

CraftyJo said...

What a talent Jak! I wish I could colour like you do :(

Maryann Laursen said...

WAUW you´re simply a genius to color, and I´m sooooooooooo envious. Wish I could color anything like this, but maybe if I´m lucky and win some of these, I can learn it? LOL

GrĂ¡ O'Neill said...

Gorgeous poinsettia, the pink is the perfect highlight & the metallics look great :)

Unknown said...

This is fabulous thanks for showing how, Mary x

mags said...

This is fabulous. Wonderful colouring and the metallic markers really do add something special. Thanks for sharing
Mags
x

Tammy said...

Absolutely fantastic! Wish I could color like you!

Unknown said...

Wow Jak this is amazing, your colouring is fabulous, thank you for sharing your step by step colouring. I don't have any metallic pens, so would be really excited if I won, they are the perfect finish.
Hugs
Dora
xxx

##Gail R## said...

Gorgeous Jak, love anything that shines
Gailx

Jay said...

Those are awesome looking markers! Can't wait to try them out.

Dawn said...

jak, this is awesome! I alway's love your colouring tutorials!
Thanks for the chance & good luck all!
Hugs
Dawn xx

JennyH. said...

Hi Jak - had to do a double take as for a moment I thought the poinsettia was 3d decoupage!! Also a wonderful image. What a talent you have. Absolutely wonderful - thanks so much for sharing this with everyone.

Tress said...

Beautiful! Thank you for the tutorial!

christi said...

wow, talk about pop, the metalic really gives is=t the pop. great shading too.

My'scardcorner said...

Lovely Jak your are right they pop out.Thanks for the chance to win a set.
Myrax

Shelly Schmidt said...

Beautiful! Thanks for the visuals- love the dimension!

Linby said...

wow this looks fantastic, wasn't sure how to go about using the metallic markers.

Helena (Gvendalen) said...

Thanks for your tutorial and the chance to win. hugs, Helena

Jacki Daniels said...

Beautiful Jak gorgeous colouring
Jacki xx
http://scullduggery-cardsbyjacki.blogspot.co.uk/

Sandra H said...

It really is beautiful x

Jacki Daniels said...

Hi Jak me again a quick question for you about a year ago I brought some of the fine nibs for pro markers and for some reason some of them are not working now do you have any idea why and what I can do to get them working again I have brought some more but would love to know what has happened they are pushed on fully but nothing comes out
Jacki xx
http://scullduggery-cardsbyjacki.blogspot.co.uk/

sallysbitz2 said...

This is my second comment, my first one vanished!!

You have coloured the image perfectly. At first I thought it was a printed image that you had jazzed up.
Promarkers are my colouring medium, & I would love to win a set of these.

hugs sally x
sallysbitz.blogspot.co.uk

Trimgym said...

By the way, I have also posted the links on my blog.

Love,

Jo. (really love the tutorial)

mapowska said...

Great tutorial! The poinsettia looks like it is real!! :)

Lady Anne Milnes-Howard said...

Oh my it really does make the flower pop, I love it. Thank you, I had seen them but wondered how to use them but now I know thanks to you...
Love ~ Lady Anne xx

Val D said...

That is amazing Jak, the metallic marker certainly makes the poinsettia pop. Brilliant. You are a very clever lady, showing us all how its done.
x Val

Tine said...

Fab colouring, Jak. Great image to tackle too.
Tine :)

Debra W said...

What a great tutorial! I didn't know how to use the metallic markers. Debra

Barbara said...

Fantastic image and beautiful colouring, didnt think I needed metallic markers but now I do!!!

Caroline said...

WOW Jak these looks amazing your colouring is superb. Caroline xxx

Linda Simpson said...

Thank you for sharing this is fabulous. I love the image.

Hugs
Linda xxxx

fiegehenk said...

Beautiful pointsetta the gold really accent the image well.Would love to have a set of these.

Joan said...

Beautifully oloured image, thanks for the tutorial and the chance to
win the set

Margaret said...

Wow! Thanks for the tutorial. I'm not sure I could make my flowers as beautiful as yours though. :)

Cheryl W said...

This is incredible, Jak! I LOVE ProMarkers, even if they don't work for me the way they work for you. LOL

Butterfly88 said...

Wow! Jak, you've done it again. Why does my colouring never look as good as yours? Thankyou for another chance to win fabulous promarkers. xx

Jessie McRae said...

I can not afford the Letraset markers but I appreciate very much the tutorial you post, it gives me ideas on cloring that I would not otherwise have. Thank you very much for all your sharing.

Cathy -Mercieschild said...

Wow, all I can say is wow,that is absolutely breattaking and the step by step is a big help. thank you bunches for the instructions and for sharing with us. I have been curious about Letraset but being retired on a budget I wanted to see how they worked. loved it. thank you again. Hugs, Cathy K

Mary Roberson said...

Thanks for the step by step tutorial. The sparkle adds dimension to your project. Just in time too for the upcoming holidays.

Mad Mary said...

Absolutely gorgeous and yes Jak the image does pop out of the page. You are so clever.

Mary x

XxJULESxX said...

wow Jak your right this image pops right up!!!!!! looks gorgeous!

Marie said...

wow! simply gorgeous. your colouring is amazing x

Marie said...

wow! simply gorgeous. your colouring is amazing x

Trish said...

This really has made a big difference to the picture. I'd never have thought of colouring this way. Lovely and thanks for all the info you give.

Laurian said...

Wow, amazing Jak - that image just jumps of the page! I would love a set of these they look fabulous, thanks for giving us the chance of winning them you're a sweetheart!

Hugs

Laurian

I 4eaad mee said...

I left a comment at Letraset also.
it is amazing the differences in the mediums, I would love to have a go at this...hoping I win some to do it.

margaret t said...

WOWIE love the look have just started
colouring have a few promarkers would love to have the chance to win some
you make the pictures come alive thanks for the step by step guide
luv
margaret t xx

Dina Kowal Creative said...

Be still my heart - your coloring is amazing and METALLIC markers need to come to my house to play! Thanks for the chance to win some.

Anonymous said...

The image looks gorgeous, I really need more practice! Think the addition of the metallics really does make a difference!

Mol x

tinaco said...

Jak if I was half as clever at colouring as you I would be a happy lady! You are awesome,a great inspiration to me. Thank you so much. Tina x

Marjorie Watson said...

What a beautiful image the colours are just gorgeous.
It's a great way to do a tutorial by showing the actual markers you have used.

teepee said...

Double WOW! Beautiful image and incredible coloring. Thanks for the tutorial.

Wendy H said...

Thanks for the tutorial Jak. I haven't any metallic pens but have just added to my promarkers. It would be great to win some though. Wendy xx

Bunnyfreak said...

Stunning coloring.

Scrappy Scatty said...

absolutly amazing - what lovely colours xx

Wendy said...

Ooh these look fab I love the shinny colours thank you for the chance to win them Hun

Hugs wendy

Margreet said...

Wow, Jak, what a stunning colouring...it looks zo real!...thanks for the chance of winning!
xxx Margreet

Craftymum said...

Thanks for the tutorial to go with the lovely image...I am still a beginner with promarkers and haven't had a chance to play with the metallics...thank you so much for the chance to win... Sarah :0)

Cazzy said...

That is gorgeous Jak, I would love to win the metallic Letraset markers, I have been drooling over them for some time!

Cazzy x

Karen said...

Wow, what a fantastic result. I'm still working out how to achieve some of the effects with Promarkers so adding these to the collection would be a great boost. Thanks for the opportunity to win them. xx

Jan said...

Just love your cards, please keep up the good work. Such great ideas and beautiful work. Would also love the chance to win the markers. Please enter my name. Thanks again.

Jan - jdaisy9402 - Hudson, FL

iReneM said...

Oh my! this is a superbly coloured poinsettia. The metallic markers are a real must-have :)
Thanks for a chance to win a set.
x

Anonymous said...

I'm always up for ideas on using the metallics, so thank you. And yes, it is gorgeous ;)

Craftie Annie said...

Hi Jak, brilliant, as ever. It's amazing how the metallic markers certainly make the poinsettia dazzle. You are so clever and thank you for showing us all how its done. Hugs Ann xxxx

Janette said...

Oooo yes please xx

Janette said...

Forgot to say shared on FaceBook :)

Wendy L said...

Just stunning, your colouring is amaing. xxx

Christine Harrop said...

That metallic finish is great Jak. Christine x

Debbie said...

Forgot to say - what a talent you have!

MicheleV said...

beautiful!
i'm sure i have zero talent when it comes to colouring but i would love to learn! thanks for the giveaway...i'm spreading the word!

Marianne's Craftroom said...

This is gorgeous.

Jacqueline Baylis said...

thank you so much for this tutorial, would love to win the pens so that hopefully I will be able to try out your images.xx

jean tutt said...

lovely to use all year round but especially at christmas

Judi said...

What a GREAT tutorial Jak,really helpful!

Thanks SO much for the chance to win some of these pens, they look really cool.

Judi

lyn clark said...

stunning colouring Jak Great tutorial.I would love to win a set.thank you for the chance xx

littlebee said...

Thanks for offering these fantastic markers as a give-away. Would love to win. Sue

Donna said...

Wow! What gorgeous colors. I love your coloring of the poinsettia. Absolutely stunning.

Joanne said...

These remind me of marvy metallics but much better priced. There are lots of wonderful effects that can be done with them.

hugs, Joanne

T said...

These markers are new to me...and they are amazing! Your coloring is also amazing...would love to win...thanks for the chance! :)

Christine said...

Wow what a super tutorial, the metallics finish it off beautifully. Thanks for the chance to win a set, very generous.
Christine x

Unknown said...

Wow, they are so beautiful Jak... really nice colours.... I have never seen metalic colours before.... So, I'm amazed...

ribenaruby said...

Love the end result Jak! Wow, there's so much to learn, would love to add to my tiny collection. Ruby x

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Ycor sharing and also for a chance to win!

craftynanny said...

Lovely image Jak - very festive :-)Lea x

ellyscard creatief said...

'Thanks for offering these fantastic
markers as a giveaway.
Would love to win it.
Gr Elly

tilly said...

it certainly makes a difference to your card, thanks for the chance of winning a set
Tilly

berylann said...

Beautiful as all your work is. the metallics make it jump of the page Many thanks for showing how it is done

linda statham said...

fab work as allays from you i just love to see whats coming next thanks hugs linda

Colleen said...

What lovely colors and you do such wonderful coloring.
The poinsettia is gorgeous
ColleenB.

Aunty Sue said...

great picture tutoril would love to try these and keeping my fingers crossed

Carol Ric said...

Beautiful Poinsettia! TFS!

Trina said...

Jak, your coloring is always beautiful!

jean confused....... said...

Hi Jak what beautiful colours and also the poinsietta I have just started colouring and have purchased my first two sets and these would make a GREAT ADDITION thank you for this chance.
Jean x

Maryann Laursen said...

WOUW this is really awesome. First time I´ve seen these in metalcol,ors too.

Daisychain said...

Thanks for the very useful tutorial. Your colouring is amazing, unlike mine. The metallic pens look gorgeous and would be a great addition to my collection. Thanks for the chance. Hugs Christine x

Loz said...

the added Copper looks great :)

Linda Clanton said...

Thanks for the giveaway. Linda

flutterbys-n-faeries said...

love poinsettias and yours is simply stunning!.... wish i could colour as good as you!! XXXX

My Card Heaven said...

I so wish I could colour and shade half as good as you do :(
Also great giveaway!

Cathy said...

Gorgeous Poinsettias!! love the shine. Thanks for chance to win happy Thanksgiving.
cathyplus5.blogspot.com

Cathy said...

Gorgeous Poinsettias!! love the shine. Thanks for chance to win happy Thanksgiving.
cathyplus5.blogspot.com

Jen Brown said...

Great tutorial thanks Jak, would be great to win these!

Mary MacLeod said...

Absolutely gorgeous Jak and a great tutorial too. Thank you.

Vivi Morais said...

I loved the tutorial...
Thanks for thr chance to win these amazing markers.
It's on my sidebar.

xx

Carole RB said...

Hi Jak

Fantastic coloring.

Have a great week

Melba said...

WOW Jak, simply beautiful. As usual I loved the tutorial. You always make it seen so easy.

Nikki said...

Wow Love the way you've coloured this :) thanks for the chance too

juli (sweetpz) said...

Beautiful!!! i would love to learn how to to colour like you!
love the tutorial.
~ juli

CJ said...

Wow Jak. Gorgeous poinsettia with metallic shades. Thank u for the tutorial.
Hugs
Catherine

Silverbutterfly said...

Jak, thanks for the tutorial and the card. Would love to color my cards like that, maybe if I win I'll be able to do so as they would be the first of the markers for me.

Silverbutterfly

Ardilla said...

Stunning! the result is gorgeous :)

Dec'sNan said...

Just beautiful Jak
So inspirational
Thanks
Liz x

Kimbo said...

Beautiful work as always Jak. These colours are lush - thanks for the chance to win x

Pauline T said...

Hi Jak,
Thank you again for the chance to win Promarkers. I wish I could put colour to things with ease as you seem to do. I am just a beginner and learning what shades to use first etc.
Pauline T

Alice said...

The Melallic colors are fantastic, love your card. Thanks for the chance to win.

Val.S said...

Wonderful colouring Jak,these pens look awesome!Thanks for the chance to win!
Cheers,Val,

Anonymous said...

Hello Jak. The tutorial is fabulous. The metallic markers certainly make the image pop, just wish I could colour like you. The finished image is amazing and thank you for the chance to win a set to try. Marion

Michelle Quinno said...

Wow, this is stunning! I've never tried Letraset before. Thanks for the chance!

Moni said...

Stunning colouring, and great stamp. Hugs,moni

Helen said...

Hi there!!

I never considered using metalics before certainly not with promarkers!! My eyes have been opened and I would love to give them a go. Your colouring is awesome and gives a wonderful effect.
Thanks! From a relatively new crafter
Helen x

Anonymous said...

these pens would be a wonderful addition to any craft stash... lurv the way you have used them! Rosie

Ann said...

Wow this is fantastic. Would love to try it out. Thanks for the chance

Ann

Nedlnut said...

I'd love to try these but can't find them in the US. Your coloring is always beautiful! Thanks Jak.
Hugs,
Pam (nedlnut)

Tkat said...

havent' ever worked with promarkers. would be awesome to win some to find out what they're like. thanks for the chance :)

hugs, divinity

Decosse's Dynamite Doodles said...

Thank you so much for breaking down the steps for colouring the poinsettia. Fantastic job as always. You truly are a gifted lady. Thanks so much for sharing.

Lisa D.

nannapat said...

Gorgeous colouring Jak, thanks for the tutorial. Pat x

debs29blue said...

Wow Jak! This is stunning and a brilliant tutorial too! Thank you!
The colouring is beautiful and thank you for the chance to win the fab markers!
Take care
Debs x

Unknown said...

Though I would leave a comment on your brilliant tutorial as I found it most interesting and informative.

Wilma x x

Anonymous said...

Hi Jak, I just love that image, it's absolutely stunning, you have one such a good job colouring it in. You can really see the shading and highlights. These pro markers are such gorgeous colours , thank you for the chance of winning them. Love frm Karen brass xx

shalaka deshmukh said...

a really nice tutorial to such a great piece of art. It would be great to have these markers. Thank you for the chance to win, jak!

Shaylynn said...

Wow, the petallic really POPS!