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!
Super Cute!!! I love this set!!!!
So cuteeeee! Really love it!
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.
I love how simple and approachable this project feels! The tip about finding common colors is so helpful for someone like me who’s new to Copics.
Really great card
Beautiful card.
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!
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.
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!
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! ??
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!
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!
Your approach makes design feel so much less intimidating! I love how you emphasize small, impactful changes—like focusing on contrast or alignment. It really helps beginners build confidence fast. Super inspiring!
Such a clever way to simplify the creative process! I never realized how powerful just a few well-placed colors can be. You made me feel like I can finally tackle my first project without stressing over perfection.
Such a clever way to simplify the creative process! I never realized how powerful just a few well-placed colors can be. You made me feel like I can finally tackle my first project without stressing over perfection.
This is exactly the kind of practical tip I needed! Grouping similar shades to streamline the process is genius. It keeps the fun in creating without getting bogged down in details. Totally bookmarking this!
Wow, your layout tip completely shifted how I think about card composition. Just cutting elements beforehand gives so much flexibility! Thanks for making crafting feel fresh and fun again.
You’ve got such a great way of making creative tools feel accessible! The focus on simplicity over perfection is refreshing. Loved the example with the mushroom set—definitely trying that trick next time.
Cutting the mushrooms first to decide the layout is such a game-changer—I usually color before cutting, but this makes so much sense! It really opens up more creative freedom with placement.
This tutorial is fantastic! I love how you emphasize keeping it simple – sometimes I get so caught up in trying to make everything perfect that I forget to just enjoy the process. The tip about cutting the images first for layout flexibility is brilliant and something I never thought of before. Definitely going to try this approach with my next project. Thanks for making Copic coloring feel so much more approachable!
Such a fun and approachable project! Love how Cathy makes Copic coloring feel totally doable—even for beginners. The Oh, Shiitake stamp set is adorable and perfect for lighthearted, uplifting cards!
I’m so glad to hear you love it, Maureen! The set really does have an adorable charm. Do you have any favorite pieces from it that you can’t wait to show off?
Such a fun and encouraging post! Cathy’s “EZ with CZ” approach makes Copic coloring feel totally approachable, even for beginners. Loved the tip about using shared colors to save time, and the “Oh, Shiitake” stamp set is both hilarious and heartwarming. Can’t wait to try this for my next card! https://fluxcontextai.com
I totally agree about keeping it simple! It’s easy to get bogged down in details. The pre-cutting idea for layout is genius – I’ve definitely struggled with that before. Thanks for the reminder to enjoy the process!
Cutting out mushrooms before coloring? That’s just next-level genius! I’ll be processing this tip while I munch on my actual shiitake. ?
So, basically, painting with markers is kind of like coloring outside the lines… but like, in a classy way? Who knew being an artist was this easy? Sign me up!
I’m glad to hear you love the set, Maureen! It looks adorable! How do you plan to style it? I’d love to see some outfit ideas!
Sooo, apparently I don’t need to be an artistic magician to make cute cards? That’s good to know! My neighbors might not appreciate my mushroom masterpieces, but hey, they’re gonna get them anyway!