{"id":17282,"date":"2025-09-08T11:53:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T01:23:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/?p=17282"},"modified":"2025-09-08T11:54:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T01:24:00","slug":"stampin-up-a-child-is-born-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/stampin-up-a-child-is-born-2\/","title":{"rendered":"A Child Is Born: Colouring Clothing, Adding Pencil Depth, and a Clean Christmas Layout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our September Mini Catalogue is live, Online Exclusives are stocked, and I\u2019m celebrating my birthday month with a special customer promotion. To kick things off, I revisited the <strong>Stampin Up A Child Is Born<\/strong> stamp set and turned the session into a practical colouring lesson you can use on any festive image\u2014especially those daunting clothing folds.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17282_8ab26b-7b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17282_8ab26b-7b size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/A-Child-is-Born-1.jpg\" alt=\"Stampin Up A Child Is Born\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-17283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/A-Child-is-Born-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/A-Child-is-Born-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/A-Child-is-Born-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/A-Child-is-Born-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/A-Child-is-Born-1-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/A-Child-is-Born-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/A-Child-is-Born-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/A-Child-is-Born-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supplies I used<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stamps:<\/strong> Stampin Up A Child Is Born<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ink &amp; Card:<\/strong> Memento Tuxedo Black, Thick Basic White<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Colouring:<\/strong> Stampin\u2019 Blends in Ivory (skin), Real Red, Old Olive, Secret Sea, Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie; optional coloured pencils (I used Prismacolor) in violet, white, warm greys, and a soft brown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paper:<\/strong> <strong>Traditions of Christmas<\/strong> Designer Series Paper (B-sides)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Extras:<\/strong> White embossing powder, heat tool, rhinestones, Stampin\u2019 Dimensionals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qz99CYJelio?si=Vc_8_OJsf0AdRRJ3\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technique highlights &amp; tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1) Crisp stamping for alcohol markers<\/strong><br>Use <strong>Thick Basic White<\/strong> and <strong>Memento<\/strong> for a clean, bleed-resistant impression. With a large image, ink well and let the stamp rest a moment so the ink transfers evenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2) Simple, believable skin<\/strong><br>Ivory Stampin\u2019 Blends do the heavy lifting. For soft dimension without multiple markers, apply <strong>two to three light coats<\/strong> only where you want depth (e.g., under sleeves or hairlines), then fill the remaining areas with a single pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3) Clothing folds without fear<\/strong><br>Start by mapping shadow lines with the <strong>dark<\/strong> marker where the stamp indicates creases (under arms, behind knees, along overlapping layers). Think of fabric ridges: one edge catches light, the opposite edge recedes. After placing those darks, pull colour into the mid-tones with the <strong>light<\/strong> marker, keeping a small highlight gap when possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4) Pencil over marker = instant depth<\/strong><br>When your blends feel a bit flat, a <strong>coloured pencil glaze<\/strong> brings them to life:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Violet for shadows<\/strong> over reds and greens creates a natural, deeper shade without muddying the colour. Use the lightest pressure and build slowly along crease lines and tucked-away areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>white pencil<\/strong> restores soft highlights on rounded cloth folds. Clothing rarely has a sharp, shiny highlight\u2014keep it gentle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Warm greys<\/strong> for grounding: add a narrow, darker shadow right under the figures, then feather it out with a lighter grey. A whisper of soft brown warms the ground and ties back to neutral cardstock tones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5) Hair with quick dimension<\/strong><br>Lay in <strong>Pecan Pie (Dark)<\/strong> at roots and where hair tucks behind shapes, then blend with <strong>Pecan Pie (Light)<\/strong>, leaving a few lighter streaks for sheen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6) Colour balance that just works<\/strong><br>I chose <strong>Secret Sea<\/strong> as the dominant blue, <strong>Real Red<\/strong> as the supporting colour, and <strong>Old Olive<\/strong> as a small accent\u2014then echoed those tones in the B-sides of <strong>Traditions of Christmas DSP<\/strong>. A simple rule: aim for a <strong>1 : \u00bd : \u00bc<\/strong> ratio across your layout so nothing fights the focal image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7) Clean layout, quick finish<\/strong><br>Trim the focal panel close (without clipping details), add a <strong>narrow Old Olive strip<\/strong> for contrast, and mount on a <strong>Secret Sea<\/strong> panel with a coordinating <strong>Traditions of Christmas<\/strong> background. Heat-emboss <strong>\u201cO Holy Night\u201d<\/strong> in white on coloured cardstock for a crisp sentiment. Pop the focal panel up with <strong>Dimensionals<\/strong>, stamp the star cluster, tint with <strong>Daffodil Delight<\/strong>, and finish with a few <strong>rhinestones<\/strong> (keep them away from tiny details so they don\u2019t obscure your colouring).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why you\u2019ll love A Child Is Born<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This large, beautifully drawn image is forgiving for beginners yet rewarding for more advanced colourists. It\u2019s perfect for practising fabric folds, mixed-media colouring (markers plus pencils), and classic Christmas card design that looks elegant without heavy embellishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shop, kits, and what\u2019s on this month<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mini Catalogue &amp; Online Exclusives:<\/strong> live now\u2014browse and order while stocks last.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/birthday-battle-pass\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"17245\">Birthday Month Promotion:<\/a><\/strong> special customer perks all September\u2014see the full details on my blog.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/traditions-of-christmas-stamp-by-mail\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"17164\">Stamp by Mail (Traditions of Christmas)<\/a>:<\/strong> closes <strong>10 September<\/strong>\u2014secure your spot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/product-category\/class-kits\/\">Limited Kits:<\/a><\/strong> Painterly Pears and Charming Day\u2014very small numbers left.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/freebie-library-sign-up\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"13277\">Join my newsletter<\/a> to receive weekly tutorials and access to my Freebie Library with 100+ card ideas. If you\u2019d like the direct link to my birthday special or to shop the <strong>A Child Is Born<\/strong> stamp set and <strong>Traditions of Christmas<\/strong> papers, just ask and I\u2019ll send it through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cheers for now<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image17282_c1e06d-08 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image17282_c1e06d-08 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/alisa-tilsner-round-logo-transparent-e1623752213720.png\" alt=\"Alisa\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-11857\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shop my <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stampinup.net\/esuite\/home\/alisatilsner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ONLINE STORE<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/join-stampin-up-australia\/\">Join The Artful Stampers<\/a><a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/join-stampin-up-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Team<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/join-stampin-up-australia\/\"> <\/a>&#8211; Happy Shoppers, <g class=\"gr_ gr_11 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"11\" data-gr-id=\"11\">Hobbiest<\/g>, Part Time and Full Time welcome!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/tutorial-and-card-making-membership\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"14602\">Creative Card Makers Club<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch me on <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/alisatilsner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Socialise with me on <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AlisaTilsnerIndependentStampinUpDemonstrator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FaceBook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"mailto:alisacraig@westnet.com.au\">Email Me<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our September Mini Catalogue is live, Online Exclusives are stocked, and I\u2019m celebrating my birthday month with a special customer promotion. To kick things off, I revisited the Stampin Up A Child Is Born stamp set and turned the session into a practical colouring lesson you can use on any festive image\u2014especially those daunting clothing&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":170,"featured_media":17283,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_wp_convertkit_post_meta":{"form":"-1","landing_page":"0","tag":"0","restrict_content":"0"},"_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,456,459,18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17282","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-stampin-up-card-ideas","category-stampin-up-christmas-card-ideas","category-stampin-up-colouring-with-blends","category-stampin-up-video-tutorials"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17282","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/170"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17282"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17282\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17286,"href":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17282\/revisions\/17286"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17283"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17282"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17282"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alisatilsner.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17282"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}