Hello Crafters!
Welcome to the Paper Smooches Blog Hop! I'm so excited you guys!!
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I have had the Nuvo alcohol markers for quite some time and have just never gotten around to using them. I really wanted to see how they compare to Copics and the gorgeous Rosy Posy stamp set gave me the perfect image to do it!
Why is it perfect?
Because it allowed me to create a beautiful full card with literally 2 stamps. I didn't have to worry about the layout because the stamp is a full bouquet in a generous size. I stamped it and BAM done :)
I started with the Nuvo markers which have a bullet and a chisel nib. I was worried I would miss the brush nib but honestly it just forced me to color a little differently which isn't a bad thing. As far as colors go the blending is good and they have a fairly good color variety.
I tried to match my Copic markers as closely as possible to my Nuvo markers. I was worried if I didn't you or me would prefer one over the other just because of the color scheme. I was able to get a pretty good color match. You can clearly see that the cards look almost identical. The only color I couldn't match super close was the grays. The Nuvo colors are more of a Toner or Neutral gray and I don't own those in Copics soo the Cool Grays were closer than the warm. Decisions were made.
I added a simple sentiment from the same set in solid black. The font used here is super cute. Because the letters are filled in completely it gives this smaller sentiment a little more weight which I love
Took me a hot minute but I finally got the video together. Whew!
Thank you all so much for stopping by!
Your next stop on the hop is the wonderful Alice Huang who I know has made something delightful for you :)
Supplies:
Affiliate links are used
 Sakura WHITE GELLY ROLL Medium Point Pens Set Shop at: SSS | HB |
 EK Success WRITING PEN FINE TIP Shop at: SSS |
 Paper Smooches Rosy Posy Shop at: PS |
 Tonic Nuvo Markers DEPTH AND SHADOWS Shop at: SSS | SB | USA |  Tonic Nuvo Markers WOODLAND GREENS Shop at: SSS | SB | USA |  Tonic Nuvo Markers STORMY GREYS Shop at: SSS | SB | USA |
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 Tonic Nuvo Markers RICH REDS Shop at: SSS | SB | USA |  Tonic Nuvo Markers SUPREME METALLICS Shop at: SSS | SB | USA |  Tonic Nuvo Markers ROSY PINKS Shop at: SSS | SB | USA |
 Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE Shop at: SSS | SB | HB |
 Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB REAM Smooth Solar White Paper Pack 250 Sheets Shop at: SSS |
 Fiskars PREMIUM CUT LINE Paper Trimmer 12 Inches Shop at: SSS | SB |
 Copic Sketch Marker RV04 SHOCK PINK Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch Marker C1 COOL GRAY Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch MARKER C3 COOL GRAY Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch MARKER C5 COOL GRAY Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch MARKER C7 COOL GRAY Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch Marker YG93 GRAYISH YELLOW Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch COLORLESS BLENDER Marker Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Simon Says Stamp LARGE GRID PAPER Pack Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker YR04 CHROME ORANGE Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch Marker Y08 ACID YELLOW Shop at: SSS | DB |
 ZIG Wink of Stella GLITTER CLEAR Brush Tip Marker Shop at: SSS | SB | HB |
 Copic Sketch Marker Y38 HONEY Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch MARKER RV19 RED VIOLET Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch MARKER G28 OCEAN GREEN Shop at: SSS | DB |
 MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool Kit Shop at: SSS |
 MINI MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool Kit Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker R32 PEACH Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch Marker R35 CORAL Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch Marker R29 LIPSTICK RED Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch Marker B24 SKY BLUE Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch Marker Y21 BUTTERCUP YELLOW Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch Marker R20 BLUSH Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch Marker B91 PALE GRAYISH BLUE Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Copic Sketch Marker B97 NIGHT BLUE Shop at: SSS | DB |
 We R Memory Keepers TRIM AND SCORE Board Shop at: SSS |
 Copic Sketch Marker G46 MISTLETOE Shop at: SSS | DB |
 Gina K Designs JET BLACK AMALGAM Ink Shop at: SSS |
 Tombow MONO MULTI Liquid Glue Shop at: SSS | SB | HB |
These are gorgeous!! I LOVE your coloring and that image is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI don't think it matters what you color with; they'll always look fabulous. lol I love this pretty image.
ReplyDeleteThese are really pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteKelly your coloring is outstanding - me at coloring?? Not so much - beautiful work - TFS and for the hop!
ReplyDeleteKelly forgot to state - congrats on your GD position too! Happy Dance
ReplyDeleteMarisela Delgado said: Great card. mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteStunning coloring! I love the CAS design!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards--I like your coloring.
ReplyDeleteAWESOME cards!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat great cards!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards! I love that font too!
ReplyDeleteBoth are gorgeous, Kelly!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards & your coloring perfect.
ReplyDeleteBoth are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteKelly, very pretty cards. Thank you for making the comparison, it helps people, who need to consider a price point, information to make a decision.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Thanks for the inspiration. :D
ReplyDeleteI love the coloring. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty little stamp, Kelly - I'm all for letting the stamp do all the work! And thanks for the side-by-side comparison of markers!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! Beautifully colored design!
ReplyDeleteLove your marker comparisons. What fun, and I love the card!!
ReplyDeleteLooks great and so close in colors. I do love my copics.
ReplyDeleteJust simply.... Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards!!! Beautiful colors!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, as always 💙
ReplyDeleteFantastic way to compare two different makes, I really like the CAS style you chose, so which do you favour ? Do I really need to ask hehehe ! Have a great week x
ReplyDeleteI like them both! You're inspiring me to try something besides Copic.
ReplyDeleteThis was very helpful. I'm not always completely happy with my Copics and it was great to see what else is out there. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coloring Kelly. I believe I will HAVE to have this stamp. Simple layout and yet so delicate and lovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coloring as always, Kelly! Love your cards!
ReplyDeletethe coloring is fantastic. The little
ReplyDeleteberries have so much dimension - look
like they could be picked off the card.
Great card. thanks for sharing
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I'm not so sure I could give up my brush nib! Your results are both great, though. Wouldn't have been able to tell they were different markers, really.
ReplyDeleteLove your amazing cards!
ReplyDeleteWow, fantastic coloring job!
ReplyDeleteYou did such a lovely job coloring the flowers -- terrific dimension! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stamp and gorgeous coloring!
ReplyDeleteThis image is beautiful just like you mentioned and I'm so glad you did a comparison of copics and the Nuvo markers. questions: what paper did you color on? Is Nuvo good for beginners who have no Copics?jeandonny2000 at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteLove how large the rosy posy image is. Both cards are beautiful and look nearly identical, I'm not sure which is the Nuvo and which is to Copic. You can certainly color with any medium and they would be lovely!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are fabulous thank you
ReplyDeletebeautiful as always!
ReplyDeletePosted on Facebook about the new release
ReplyDeleteAwesome release! Awesome creations! Awesome HOP!
ReplyDeleteAnother great video, Kelly! 💜
ReplyDeleteLove your cards; thanks for showing the comparison of markers.
ReplyDeleteLove the comparison Kelly, your colouring is always awesome!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much.
Great job Kelly.... The price point for the Nuvo markers makes them worth considering, and really not too much different from the Copics. I love to hear your stories whilst you work. Thanks for sharing. Carol
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