Keeping Copic Marker Coloring Simple: EZ with CZ

Hi friends! Happy Wednesday! Please join me in welcoming special monthly Guest *CZ herself*, Cathy Zielske in the latest of our EZ with CZ blog series! Be sure to watch the video to learn all the details on this cute card and enjoy!!

Hello all and happy new year! Today I’m sharing a simple coloring project and even though there are a handful of images, if you find colors in common (here, it’s the stems of my mushrooms) you can save time and then just keep the rest super simple.

My Oh, Shiitake stamp set is designed to support and uplift in a fun and slightly cheeky way! I love the simple images and the sentiments for this stamp set. You don’t have to be a Picasso with alcohol markers to color cute images for your cards. Here’s my short video showing you how this card came together:

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I think cutting the mushrooms out first gave me more freedom to pick the layout! Try simple coloring today and you’ll have something fun for your next card project.

I’ll see you back here next month!

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Thanks so much for stopping by, and thanks to CZ for being our guest!

  1. I still remember the first time I used Copic markers, my niece had introduced me to them while we were working on a coloring book together, and I was amazed by how CZ design and EZ tips simplified the entire coloring process for a beginner like me.

  2. The ‘Oh Shiitake’ set is so fun! I appreciate how you show that simple coloring can still result in a beautiful, polished card. Sometimes less really is more!

  3. Your tip on simple coloring and focusing on key elements like the stems is a game-changer. It’s nice to see how you can create something beautiful without a complicated coloring process.

  4. I love how you break down Copic coloring into such a simple and approachable process! Finding common colorsBlog Comment Creation to save time is such a great tip, especially for beginners who might feel overwhelmed. Cutting the images first for layout flexibility is a game-changer—definitely trying that on my next card!

  5. This is such a fun and approachable way to use Copic markers! The idea of simplifying colors by finding common shades is super helpful. Love how the Oh, Shiitake set brings a mix of humor and encouragement—perfect for uplifting card designs! Can’t wait to try this technique! 😊🎨

  6. The tip about cutting the mushrooms out first before finalizing the layout was a lightbulb moment for me. It’s such a simple tweak, but it really opens up more creative freedom when arranging the card elements!

  7. Love how Cathy Zielske keeps it simple and fun with the Copic markers! The tip about using common colors to save time is so helpful. Can’t wait to try this for my next card project!

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