Olo Markers Reviewed! My initial thoughts… plus, a super cute penguin birthday card!

Hey friends! How are you? I recently invested in 128 OLO Markers (Seize the Stamp had a 45% off sale!), so I’ve been putting them to the test, and I thought I’d share my first OLO-coloured card with you, along with my initial thoughts on the markers!

My card features the Penguin Party digital scene creator stamp from RAM Stamps (if you use code JAYNEVAUGHAN you’ll get 10% off your purchase). I love this set so much, I actually own the original hard-copy stamp set when it was released through MFT Stamps! I used the physical stamp set for the sentiment on today’s card.

I printed out all of the stamps in the set and coloured them up with the following OLO markers:

Penguins: W-G9, W-G7, W-G5 (bodies), W-G3, W-G1, W-G0 (tummy and face).

Beaks/feet: OR4.2, OR4.4

Igloo: C-G3, C-G1, B2.0 (outside), C-G7, C-G5, C-G3 (shadows)

Blue greens (balloons, presents, hats and scarves): BG0.8, BG0.7, BG, 0.4

Lighter blue-greens (balloons, bow, hat, jumper): BG2.4, BG2.3, BG2.1

Blues: B2.4, B2.2, B2.0 (balloon)

Shading: C-G3, C-G0

To create my scene, I stamped the Northern Lights image (from Hero Arts’ Polar Bears Northern Lights stamp & die set) onto a dark blue, slimline panel, using embossing ink, then added some Newport embossing powder, and heat set. I stamped it again with embossing ink over the top, then added some Hint of Green embossing powder, and heat set again. I LOVE these colours, they really make a beautiful aurora effect, between the bright green of the Newport and the pearlescence of the Hint of Green. For added “glow” I ink blended some Twisted Citron distress oxide around the edges.

To add some depth to my sky, I ink blended some black soot and chipped sapphire distress oxides around the very edges of the card.

I then die-cut my snow drifts, attaching the one behind with tape runner, and the one in front with foam tape. I’d cut my penguins out using my Brother Scan N Cut, so I simply added these with a mix of foam squares and liquid glue.

Finally, I heat embossed my sentiment in white on the front of the card, making sure to use plenty of anti-static powder to try and combat any moisture from the ink blending!

I really hope you enjoyed this card, and found the review of the OLO markers helpful. Let me know if you’ve tried them, and what you think!

Until next time, crafty hugs 🙂

Supplies used:

OLO Markers 128 brush-tip set: https://tinyurl.com/2caol6ya

Affiliate links are used where available, at no cost to you. Thank you for your support!

Leave a comment

Gina K Connect glue
Gina K Connect glue
Shop at:
SBC
MISTI stamping tool
MISTI stamping tool
Shop at:
SBC
EZ Runner refills
EZ Runner refills
Shop at:
SBC
Picket Fence life changing Blender brushes
Picket Fence life changing Blender brushes
Shop at:
SBC
Tim Holtz Mixed Media Glass Mat
Tim Holtz Mixed Media Glass Mat
Shop at:
SBC
Mini MISTI (black)
Mini MISTI (black)
Shop at:
SBC
Wow Embossing Ultra Slow drying embossing pad
Wow Embossing Ultra Slow drying embossing pad
Shop at:
WEUK
Wow Embossing Mixed Media Brush
Wow Embossing Mixed Media Brush
Shop at:
WEUK
Wow Embossing Dual Speed Heat Tool (UK)
Wow Embossing Dual Speed Heat Tool (UK)
Shop at:
WEUK
Wow Embossing Dual Speed Heat Tool (Euro)
Wow Embossing Dual Speed Heat Tool (Euro)
Shop at:
WEUK
Tim Holtz Guillotine paper trimmer
Tim Holtz Guillotine paper trimmer
Shop at:
SBC
Therm o Web Foam tape roll
Therm o Web Foam tape roll
Shop at:
SBC
Cutter Bee Scissors
Cutter Bee Scissors
Shop at:
SBC
X Cut precision non-stick scissors
X Cut precision non-stick scissors
Shop at:
CTLR
Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110lb cardstock
Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110lb cardstock
Shop at:
CTLR
Tonic Studios Tim Holtz Titanium 9.5 inch scissors
Tonic Studios Tim Holtz Titanium 9.5 inch scissors
Shop at:
SBC
White Sakura Gelly Roll pen (pack of three)
White Sakura Gelly Roll pen (pack of three)
Shop at:
OLO
Wow Embossing Bright White embossing powder
Wow Embossing Bright White embossing powder
Shop at:
WEUK
Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares
Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares
Shop at:
SBC
Concord and 9th cardstock: Midnight
Concord and 9th cardstock: Midnight
Shop at:
SBC
Spellbinders Platinum 6 die-cutting machine
Spellbinders Platinum 6 die-cutting machine
Shop at:
SBC
Scor Buddy score board
Scor Buddy score board
Shop at:
SBC
Spellbinders Platinum 6 die-cutting machine
Spellbinders Platinum 6 die-cutting machine
Shop at:
SBC
Scrapbook.com Neenah Solar White cardstock
Scrapbook.com Neenah Solar White cardstock
Shop at:
SBC
Scrapbook.com Reverse Tweezers
Scrapbook.com Reverse Tweezers
Shop at:
SBC
Altenew mini blending brushes
Altenew mini blending brushes
Shop at:
SBC
Wow Embossing Ultra Slow drying embossing pad
Wow Embossing Ultra Slow drying embossing pad
Shop at:
WEUK
MFT Stamps Stitched Snow Drifts Die-namics
MFT Stamps Stitched Snow Drifts Die-namics
Shop at:
MFT
Twisted Citron Distress Oxide
Twisted Citron Distress Oxide
Shop at:
RA
Pink and Main Anti Static Powder Brush
Pink and Main Anti Static Powder Brush
Shop at:
SBC
Wow Embossing Newport embossing powder
Wow Embossing Newport embossing powder
Shop at:
WEUK
Wow Embossing Hint of Green embossing powder
Wow Embossing Hint of Green embossing powder
Shop at:
WEUK