Still Fabulous Dolly Card with Hair Detail and Paper Piecing

A project from our live show Create and Craft TV - IMALA LAUNCH SHOW - Join Carley Duff - Broadcast 27th May 24 · 27/05/2024 · watch it from 19:15

Create a striking card featuring Marjorie, an elegant dolly character with exaggerated blonde hair styling and a pink outfit. This project demonstrates how to add dimension and personality to a stamped image through creative alcohol marker colouring and layered paper piecing techniques. The finished card showcases detailed hair work and dimensional assembly for a truly fabulous result.

You will need

Imala - A5 Stamp - Still Fabulous - 250424MSEE IT

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Step by step

1. 

   Stamp the Still Fabulous dolly image onto white card stock using black ink.

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2. 

   Colour the face, arms and waistband of the stamped dolly image using markers or colouring pencils in your chosen skin tone and clothing colours.

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3. 

   Add darker yellow or gold marker to the front section of the hair to create shadow and depth. Apply the colour in short strokes following the direction of the hair.

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4. 

   Blend in a mid-tone yellow or orange marker throughout the hair, building up the colour gradually. Work the colour down behind the shoulders to create depth and dimension.

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5. 

   Extend the hair colour down behind the shoulders using yellow and orange tones. Add fine pen strokes with a micron pen to create hair texture and detail in the extended areas.

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6. 

   Use a black micron pen or marker to add outline details and swooshes to the hair to define the shape and create volume and movement.

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7. 

   Stamp a second copy of the Still Fabulous dolly image onto white cardstock. Colour the hair with yellow and orange tones using your colouring medium, keeping the colouring simple.

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8. 

   Position the paper-pieced pink dolly image over the stamped base image, aligning the pieces carefully. Glue the coloured dolly flat onto the base to create dimension and complete the layered effect.

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9. 

   Use a blending stump or brush with ink to soften the edges of the paper-pieced dolly, creating a subtle shadow effect around the figure.

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10. 

    Mount the finished dolly image onto a decorative background layer using a tape runner or glue. Position it centrally on your card base to complete the design.

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Tips from the show

• If you're apprehensive about colouring, emboss the stamp first as it creates reservoirs where to colour and encapsulates your work.
• You can adapt the dolly with long or short hair depending on your preference by adjusting the hair styling.
• Don't be afraid to use unexpected colours like purple, pink or green hair to make your project stand out.

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