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I had a small drawing (okay, a stamped and colored drawing!) that needed a frame. I found a nice broad-framed mirror from Ikea that I stamped, colored and decorated to display the little sketch.
The drawing was simple – I used a favorite stamp from JudiKins and stamped the image onto drawing paper using a light gray stamp pad. I then used the Irojiten Colored Pencils from Tombow to color and add the decorative strokes. I used a varied stroke for the hair and crosshatching to shade.
I then stamped the frame, right onto the raw wood, using a sepia stamp pad. I then colored the stamped images with the Irojiten Colored Pencils. It was amazing how beautifully they went on and how quickly a little color can add beauty to the finished look. I also used a colored pencil to add the crosshatching shading around the images to match the drawing. I used a Sanded Eraser to distress some of the stamping for a great antique look. The frame was then finished by adding washi tape for the borders and a raised plate using Foam Tabs. A few Power Tabs held the black satin picture bow to the back of the frame securely.
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Marie Browning 
I am intrigued by this project. You say that you used a mirror but I am not quite sure how. I love the finished look
beautiful frame ❤ ❤
Oops – didn’t make the mirror reference clear in the post – it was a mirror frame I started with, adhered the drawing directly on top of it using permanent adhesive.
Interesting idea with the frame. I love it
Amazing drawing and how creative of you with that framed mirror! thanks for the giveaway Tombow:)
Such a beautiful project. You are super talented.
Fantastic idea. Do you use any sealant on the drawing? Thanks for the post.
I love the effect of the crosshatching strokes in both the image & the frame. The Irojiten have given such a soft appearance to the whole project & being able to use them both for colouring the frame & the image means the whole project appears seamless.
Paula (PEP)
fun project Marie!
A beautiful image in a clever frame!
This is a beautiful project. Your step outs make it easy to follow
Very fun project, thanks for sharing. Thanks Tombow for the giveaway!
Very interesting project.
Beautiful work–thank you for the inspiration!
Great project! Thanks for a chance to win!
Great project, I have been a huge fan of Tombow for years now!
That’s a really neat and unusual project! Love the sketch and how it all turned out. Thanks for the chance to win!
Very pretty. Thanks for a chance to win some great goodies!
Beautiful project. Love the soft look.
Really inventive. I love the frame you created. Thanks for the chance to win some awesome product.
Wow! What a stunning piece of artwork! Beautiful!
This is beautiful! Thanks for the change to win.
Beautiful!! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Wow, very very nice drawing. You turned it into a wonderful masterpiece! Thank you for sharing and for the chance!
Beautiful project. Love your coloring. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win!
Wow, your project is amazing. Thanks for the chance to win.
Such an amazing and creative project. TFS!!
Um…WOW! What a work of art.
Lovely project, great job.
Your work is amazing.
Beautiful framed piece!
Your framed piece is beautiful! Thanks for a chance to win the tombow goodies.
Amazing coloring! 😀
Beautiful use of color, very nice.
wow!! what a great project…so many ideas!!
thank you!!
So gorgeous!!!
Love the project. Great job with the coloring. TFS
Beautiful project!!
Lovely, Marie!!
Beautiful project!
Beautiful, I would not have noticed those were colored pencils you used, if you hadn’t written it.
Beautiful work!
Lovely project, very effective stamping!!!
Oh my!!!! This is just amazing! What a great idea and so beautifully done! Thanks for sharing it with us. Lovely!
Beautiful image! Thanks for sharing your talent with us today.
Stamp looks like a drawing to me, especially when you got finished with it. The frame is absolutely beautiful. Truly amazing.
I love how you enhanced the stamped image with Tombow’s Irojiten Colored Pencils.
very creative idea! thanks for sharing
what a unique twist…love it
I love this, it’s very creative! Thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous project, Marie!! I LOVE your coloring!!
TFS!! Take Care!!
Jennie
gorgeous stamping and coloring. What a good idea to dress up a stamped image.
Beautiful project!
Amazing, Marie ~ such gorgeous coloring and love the mirror idea. Looks like your a Pro with those products by Tombow!
Beautiful artwork! You made an amazing project!
Excellent idea! I never thought of stamping on a frame! Well done!
Wow! Very impressed …. Thanks for sharing
Nice coloring. I thought you did a wonderful job on this stamp. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful project. Thanks for the chance to win.
Awesome project!
Wow! What a beautiful drawing and frame! Thank you for sharing!
thanks for such a great giveaway and wow, the picture is amazing. just at a glance i would’ve never thought it came from a stamp
Wow! Your coloring and shading is gorgeous. Great tip about using gray ink for this.
Very beautiful and interesting project. At first glance, it looks like a drawing hanging from an art gallery. Love the coloring technique. Thanks for the opportunity to win some Tomobow new products
Such a pretty project , the coloring is very nice !! Thanks for the chance to win 😀
This is such a beautiful project and I really love it!!
Very nicely done. It’s nice to see a project like this and the possibilities of it. Thanks.
Stunning portait and frame Marie! I am just learning about cross hatch coloring and the results it can give. The frame is understated elegance and those Irojiten Pencils are calling my name – LOL! Beautiful work of art, thanks for sharing.
Glenda D
Way Cool!
Thanks for sharing, this is true art.
Love the dual brushes.
Your work is amazing! I am so thrilled to find your blog! These pencils are fabulous! Thanks for sharing this piece!!
Wow!! Your work is fantastic!! Love it very much! The coloring shade is absolutely amazing!!
Cool, love your colouring
cool idea!
Marie, you are a great color artist! Love your framed piece.
Lovely project! It’s a perfect frame for the drawing!
Cool project!
Awesome! Great JOB! ~God bless~
Very elegant image and great frame.
this is just simply classy and unique..love this idea!!
Beautiful project! Thank you Tombow for all the great ideas in this blog hop!
lovely project~ what a creative use of a mirror~
Awesome!
I love your project! Thanks for sharing.