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You are here: Home / DIY + Crafts / How to Color Stamps with Tombow Dual Brush Pens – A Waffle Flower + Tombow Blog Hop

May 29, 2015 by: Jennifer Priest

How to Color Stamps with Tombow Dual Brush Pens – A Waffle Flower + Tombow Blog Hop

Have you wondered if you can color stamped images with markers that are not alcohol-based? Waffle Flower and Tombow recently sent me some stamps and markers to play with and I am loving the results! Using a combination of the Tombow Blender Pen and Tombow's Dual Brush Pens, I was able to achieve dimensional coloring on this gorgeous succulent stamped image. By using the Blender, I was able to get a very light look to the leaves and cacti in this image, giving them a more realistic look.

Succulents Card with Tombow Dual Brush Pens - Coloring JPriest

Since Tombow Dual Brush Pens are water-based, they can blend with one another, with the Blender, and with water to change colors, make new shades, and achieve lighter hues than the original pen color. The secret to creating new shades and lighter shades is the Tombow Blending Palette. Here's how:

  • Dual Brush Pen on Palette + Blender = Lighter color as your color onto paper with the Blender (tall skinny yellow cactus)
  • Dual Brush Pen on Palette + Dual Brush Pen = Picks up the color on the Palette, blending with the Dual Brush Pen onto paper (short green cactus in front)
  • Dual Brush Pen on Palette + Dual Brush Pen on Palette = Blended color. Pick up and blend the color with a third Dual Brush Pen OR a Blender (succulents in back)

To get the color onto the Palette, simply “color” it on, as if scribbling on a piece of paper. To get a rough look to the paper, keep coloring until the paper pills up onto itself. If you don't want the paper to pill, don't color as intensely and allow the paper to dry before adding more color.

Here's how I created this card (click HERE if the video does not play below):

 

Shade and color stamped images like these @waffleflowercrafts succulents, using @tombowusa Dual Brush Pens. #coloring #stamping #cards #MilkyChance #flipagram made with @flipagram See full video at flipagram.com/jennifer.priest.50

A video posted by Just JP✂Creativity Evangelist (@jenniferppriest) on May 28, 2015 at 11:49pm PDT

 

For even more dimension, I stamped a second image, colored portions of it with the Tombow Dual Brush Pens, and then cut out the portions and mounted them to the card using Tombow Foam Tape. For the flag, I stamped a sentiment onto a scrap of white paper, colored it with a Tombow Dual Brush Pen for a little color, added Tombow Xtreme Adhesive to the back, and wrapped the strip around a toothpick to make a flag. I punched a hole in the card with a pair of scissors and slid the toothpick into the front of the card.

Stamped Image on Foam Waffle Flower Succulents JPriest

Here are all of the supplies needed to create this card:

 

 

American Tombow Dual Brush Pen Set, 10 Pack, Bright Colors, Assorted (56185)

 

 

Tombow Blending Kit for Dual Brush Pens, includes Blending Palette, Colorless Blender, Spray Mister

 

 

Tombow Xtreme Adhesive Runner, Clear, 1-Pack (62127)

 

 

Tombow Foam Tape, White, 6.56ft

 

 

ColorBox Archival Dye Ink Full Size Inkpad, Wicked Black

 

 

Bazzill Classic Smooth Cardstock 12″X12″-White

 

 

Westcott 5″ Titanium Non-Stick Scissor with Microtip – Pink

 

 

Waffle Flower Crafts “Potted” Stamp Set

 

 

Apple Pie Memories Stamp Blocks – 3PK

 

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Supplies:

  • Tombow Dual Brush Pen N-00 Blender
  • Tombow Dual Brush Pens, Assorted
  • Tombow Blending Palette
  • Tombow Foam Tape
  • Tombow Xtreme Adhesive
  • Waffle Flower Crafts “Potted” Stamp Set
  • Acrylic Block
  • ColorBox Archival Dye Ink, Wicked Black
  • Scissors
  • Toothpicks
  • White Cardstock

 

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Comments

  1. Rahmat says

    May 29, 2015 at 5:08 am

    What a beautifully colored images, the markers indeed give a water color effect.

    Reply
  2. Liz McAllister says

    May 29, 2015 at 6:51 am

    This is cute! Love that portions of the cactus is raised

    Reply
  3. Teresa says

    May 29, 2015 at 6:52 am

    WOW Jennifer, your card is beautiful. (I guess I need Tombow markers! And I didn’t know they had a blender pen???) Thanks for sharing this!

    Reply
  4. Karen Lai says

    May 29, 2015 at 8:16 am

    The coloring is so pretty and smooth! Loved the whole effect of the card. Perfect card to go with a gift!

    Reply
  5. Mary says

    May 29, 2015 at 8:35 am

    I love succulents! I have this stamp set on my wish list. What a fun way to color them in and send on a card! I will also start following you on Instagram. I just started using it and it’s just for crafty inspirtation!

    Reply
  6. D.Ann C says

    May 29, 2015 at 9:20 am

    LOVE the succulents and the 3d element!! Thx for the vid!

    Reply
  7. Joyce says

    May 29, 2015 at 9:47 am

    Your video makes it look so easy! I hope to find the Dual Brush Pens soon so I can play with them.

    Reply
  8. Jeffrey Sheats says

    May 29, 2015 at 10:28 am

    Beautiful colors….I love the layered part to add dimension.

    Reply
  9. Joni Hernandez-Speck says

    May 29, 2015 at 11:00 am

    I love your card! I have become obsessed with succulents recently.

    Reply
  10. LauraJane:) says

    May 29, 2015 at 11:56 am

    FUN FLIPAGRAM! Lovely dimension on your card.

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      May 30, 2015 at 8:36 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  11. Tracie Pond says

    May 29, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    Thank you for sharing with us, Jennifer. Your creation is beautiful.

    Reply
  12. Mandy says

    May 29, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    Beautiful!

    Reply
  13. Alma Dirpaul says

    May 29, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    What a great card, especially now when succulents are all the rage.

    Reply
  14. Shelly says

    May 29, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    This is gorgeous!

    Reply
  15. Brithzi Sandy says

    May 29, 2015 at 2:39 pm

    Love the cacti. Wonderful card.

    Reply
  16. Carla Hundley says

    May 29, 2015 at 4:48 pm

    Great coloring and thanks
    for explaining them!
    Carla from Utah

    Reply
  17. Elaine Tan says

    May 29, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    Wow! Love how the plants look after computing and adding some foam tape to make them pop

    Reply
  18. Barbara says

    May 29, 2015 at 7:35 pm

    Wonderful card. The Tombow markers have such vivid colors and the stamp set is one of my favorite.

    Reply
  19. Beverly Jordan says

    May 29, 2015 at 9:30 pm

    Love your coloring and how terrific your card came out!! Great tutorial!

    Reply
  20. Hussena says

    May 29, 2015 at 11:48 pm

    What a gorgeous card!! Love your coloring!

    Reply
  21. sherry butcher says

    May 30, 2015 at 8:26 am

    Love the coloring, and your style. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  22. Mary Holshouser says

    May 30, 2015 at 8:30 am

    I love the shading on the card. Popping parts of it off the card always makes a better card.
    Would love to try these pens. They seem to be doing a great job on all of the posts.
    thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  23. Janis in ID says

    May 30, 2015 at 10:53 am

    Spectacular coloring techniques!!! What a lovely succulent arrangement.
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

    Reply
  24. Joanna Ladesma says

    May 30, 2015 at 4:25 pm

    Wow, the 3d effect is awesome!

    Reply
  25. Taunya Butler says

    May 31, 2015 at 9:49 am

    Oh, Oh, WOW – so gorgeously done – your coloring looks so amazing and I love that you used both products in the project!! Just so superbly done!!!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      May 31, 2015 at 2:01 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  26. Sue D says

    May 31, 2015 at 4:12 pm

    Wonderful coloring of these succulents. I like the dimension too.

    Reply
  27. Christy Strickler says

    May 31, 2015 at 4:48 pm

    Great card! I loved how the flipagram showed a peek at your process. I really need to learn how to use markers better. I like the soft look of the TomBow Brush pens. Adding them to my wishlist.

    Reply
  28. Jennifer Marmo says

    May 31, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    Such fun cards!

    Reply
  29. Indy says

    June 1, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    Oh these are colored perfectly! Love it!

    Reply
  30. ionabunny says

    June 2, 2015 at 3:59 am

    These pens look great. Fab colour on the cacti. Hugz

    Reply
  31. Ava Gavloski says

    June 3, 2015 at 6:31 am

    thanks for sharing the water color technique, appreciated

    Reply
  32. Kimberly says

    June 4, 2015 at 8:53 am

    There are days I wish I was more artsy. Such a cool concept.

    Reply
  33. Theresa says

    June 4, 2015 at 11:33 am

    This project came out so nice. I love the colors you chose. What a great giveaway. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  34. Wheelchairmommy says

    June 4, 2015 at 11:35 am

    That flower project is pretty! I’ll have to check out that blog hop!

    Reply
  35. Kelly | Typically Simple says

    June 4, 2015 at 11:51 am

    So pretty! I love the 3-D look you created. Will definitely be adding these to my crafting want list!

    Reply
  36. Amanda says

    June 4, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    Thanks for sharing! The project turned out beautifully!

    Reply
  37. Cat @ Pocketful of Posies says

    June 4, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    This is such a cute card! I’ve always wanted to try making cards but I am afraid I don’t have enough patience to make it happen!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      June 4, 2015 at 4:54 pm

      Thanks so much! I don’t have patience either. This way of coloring is pretty quick and it’s just one stamp and one layer 😉 Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  38. Kellie Smith says

    June 4, 2015 at 7:28 pm

    This is a super cute card! I love the watercolor technique you used!

    Reply
  39. Karrie says

    June 5, 2015 at 6:51 am

    ooh very pretty!
    Havin fun hopping along!

    Reply
  40. Angelica says

    June 5, 2015 at 7:38 am

    OMG!! I need these markers! Love your vid and the sweet card you made. These stamps are darling. I love everything succulent-related!!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      June 5, 2015 at 9:55 am

      Thanks so much!!

      Reply
  41. Regina Furman says

    June 5, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    Love your card Jennifer. Thanks for the tips on coloring with the Tombow markers. I have to admit that I’ve been a bit afraid to try coloring with markers, but you’ve shown how easy it can be.

    Reply

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