CMC Challenge

Hey peeps.  How's it going today?  It's time for another CMC challenge.  The scope for this challenge is to use yellow, brown, kraft and white.  The imaged I used from Pattie's Creations is called Bloomin' Bucket.  I colored the flowers with Copics then decided to add some liquid pearls to them.  Just a little bit to add some depth.  I then tried (key word tired meaning "I can't color like Suzanne Dean") to make the bucket look a little rusted.  Didn't work out the way I wanted it to but I'm still learning.  If you haven't picked up Suzanne's Copic Class 5 you really have to put it on your list.  She gives great details and information to enhance your Copic skills.  I think my bucket came out good but not GREAT like Suzanne's.  Practice makes perfect. :-) 

I also saw on Pinterest an interesting way to use Copic markers with your embossing folders. After your run your paper through your embossing machine, take your Copic markers and shade in the areas that are not raised.  Really cool technique.  This is another practice makes perfect technique.  So many ways to use this ever addicting markers. :-)  I added some Washi tape to add in a little bit more brown to my card.

Well, let's see what you can do with your Copics and other alcohol markers.  You have until FRIDAY Sept 14th to get your project done and linked up at CMC.  Can't wait to see your creations.

Hugs and love~

CMC Challenge

Hey peeps.  How's it going?  I'm back to show you a card for the bi-monthly CMC challenge.  For this challenge you need to show us your wintery/frosty projects.  Today's adorable image is from Lili Of The Valley called Ski Jump.  I am a huge fan of Lili of The Valley images.  They are so sweet.  Mine is riding down the wintery slops having a blast with his dog in tow.  So cute!

To create this card I used the following Copic markers: E00, E11, BG10, BG72, R24, R49, E35, E23, E25.  See you don't need to have a ton of markers to create a great card.  But why on earth would you want to limit your Copic collection?  All Copics need buddies to hang out with. :-)     

Hope you take the time to join us for this awesome challenge.  There are still a few places around that are brutally cold so head on into your stamps rooms or spaces and get creating in the warmth of the indoors.  Can't wait to see your creations.

Hugs and love~

Color Me Creative Challenge - Colors of the Sea and Sparkle

Hey peeps.  Time for another Color Me Creative Challenge.  This challenge we want to see you sparkle!  That's right, add a little bling to your card with sparkles and colors from the sea.  My card is featuring an image from Michelle Perkett's collection.  This image is called Harmony.  I have to say the poem on this one if one of my favorites from Mayo Angelou.  Michelle has some beautiful work.

And Michelle is our sponsor for this challenge so why don't you join in on the fun?!?  You could be the winner of a pack of Cryogen paper!!  Remember you have two whole weeks to get your creation made. You have until Nov 25h at 6pm EST to link your project.  Can't wait to see your sparkles!!

Hugs and happy stamping~

Fur with a Difference

Happy hump day!  It's the middle of the week baby and I can see the weekend.  LOL  While running through blog land I came across the Copic Creations challenge and I had to join in on the fun.  The challenge was to "color" fur with a twist.  This just made my day.  Of course they had to show care bears as an inspiration.  Oh I used to love my care bear.  He was pink and my boyfriend (now husband) gave him to me.  He's so sweet.  So I colored my bear in honor to the one I had years ago.  I can't remember the maker of this image.  But he's the cutest right?!?!

So what do you think?  Do you have any memories of your first care bear.  If you do, tell me about it.  I would love to hear your story. 

Hugs and happy stamping~

So Challenged!

Hey peeps.  How are all of you today?  I'm a little "challenged" today.  My first challenge is feeling sick.  Yuck...I so hate being sick.  My second challenge of course is entering this card into a few weekly challenges.  I just love how this card came out.  The colors are so pretty.  This adorable image is from Mo's Digital Pencil named Lacie.  She's so adorable.  I'm entering my card into the following challenges:

 Tuesday Throwdown
Mojo Monday
Copic Creations

Wish me luck everyone.  Now back to bed I go.  Need to get more energy to make more cards.

Hugs and happy stamping~

For the Boys

Hey peeps.  How's everyone doing today.  I'm combining three challenges today.  La-La Land Crafts is featuring the "boys and brads" as it's challenge this week.  Great because I just love Luka.  He's so stinkin' cute.  Tuesday Throwdown  has us adding some metallic to our card.  Don't think you can see it in the photo but the tires on Luka's truck and the brads were colored over with metallic ink.  And finally the Copic Challenge was to use pastel colors.  I can not remember when I made my last pastel colored card so it was great to go back in that direction for a change. 

I think I hit all the requirements on this card.  What do you think?  For my Copic colors I used E53, E51, E50, E57, E25, E47, Y23, Y21, B93, YG11, G24.

Thanks for swinging through today.  Hope you'll be back real soon.

Hugs and happy stamping~

Copic Challenge #53 - White Coloring

Hey everyone.  Hope you are enjoying your holiday weekend. I am enjoying some quality time with my pillow, my bed and my TV.  Yep, haven't done a thing all day and I love it.  Once I did get to moving around I hit the stamp room for the "White Coloring" Copic Challenge.  You guessed it, white is a color.  I usually don't leave clothing on my images white but it sure does add a crispness to it.  This little fella is Luka from La-La Land Crafts stamps.  I am in LOVE with their adorable images. And they just happen to be the sponsor for this challenge.  Woo hoo!  If you don't have any of the images from La-La Land Crafts you are missing out.   

Well, I'm off to go enjoy some more time with my pillow, bed and TV.  I might just let my husband handle the remote now.

Hugs and happy stamping!!

Happy Little Girl

Happy Saturday.  I hope everyone is having a great day.  Today I'm showing you yet another image from Mo's Digital Pencil.  I'm just in love with all the beautiful images she has created.  You have to check out her website. I also entered the Copic Challenge #20 for a chance to win a great prize from Phindy's Place.  Wish me luck.

I colored little Keisha with my Copic markers in the following colors:
E13, E27, E47, RV21, RV23, YYG23, YG25, Y00.  I also used my gelly roll pen to add a little glitter to her.  The paper is from DCWV and it's called  Nana's Kids.  It has such great paper in this pack for boys and girls.









Here's a closeup of the image.  The paper also has come glitter in it.  I know the little girl that is receiving this card today is just going to love it.  Well I'm off to do some housekeeping and them I'll try to make it back to my stamp room to bring you more images tomorrow.  Have a great day everyone.