Saturday Sharing

Happy Saturday Copic Lovers!

I am sharing two cards with you today, both were inspired by this photo of my daughter and her friend.

The photo is from my Project 365 and portrays Summer Fun.... as does Beach Marci, a sweet stamp from the La La Land Crafts Stamps range, available in the Mad for Markers store.  The bright pink inflatable ring, blonde hair of  my daughter and the blue/green of the water all inspired my chose of Copic colours for these cards.

For my first card I reached for my favourite pink and purple colour combinations -

Copics Used:

Skin -E11, E01, E000/Cheeks R20
Hair - Y21, Y23, Y25
Sun-Hat - BG11, BG13, BG15, R81, R83, R85
Swim Suit - V12, V15, V17, BG11, BG13, BG15,
Inflatable Ring - R81, R83, R85, BG11, BG13, BG15

I also used a little bling in the centre of the floral design of the inflatable ring and the sun hat.

I was a little more adventurous for my second card, challenging myself to use a more vivid pink combination of Copics and a little air-brushing.

Copics Used:

Skin -E11, E01, E000/Cheeks R20
Hair - Y21, Y23, Y25
Sun-Hat/Inflatable Ring - RV02, RV04, RV06, RV09, V12, V15, V17
Swim Suit - V12, V15, V17, BG11, BG13, BG15
Sky -B12
Grass - BG10

I love how you can take one image and get so many different looks for your cards just by varying your colour choices. If you would like experiment with some new colour combinations yourself... be sure to pop over to the Mad for Markers Challenge Blog where our team have been sharing their wonderful creations and some fabulous Copic combinations....and remember now is a perfect time to add some new colours to your collection - every marker purchased from the Mad for Markers store.. earns you some free goodies in the Copic Rewards Program.

Happy Colouring,

Chris x

Saturday Sharing

Yay! - Happy Weekend Copic Lovers

I've been deserted by my family this weekend, they are all off doing their own thing... but I don't mind being home alone - it means more time for colouring and papercrafting!!

Today I am sharing a card with you that I made with a digital image - I am rather addicted to digital stamps at the moment - this one is "Jack & Ginger" by Mo Manning.....

and I used some techniques from the  Mad for Markers Challenge Blog. The previous challenge was all about "Colouring with Gray" and at the time Sammi shared a tutorial from Copic Oz called "Desaturating Colour with Gray"...it was perfect for this image. I wanted the colouring of my elderly couple to look a little faded and worn and I also needed my colouring to tone in with the muted and distressed look of my papers. Therefore, when I finished colouring my image, I waited for it to dry completely... then I coloured over the top of all the clothing areas with the 
W1 ( Warm Gray ) Copic Marker and I was able to create the look I wanted.

Copics Used:
Skin - E00, E00, E11
Hair - W1, W3, W5
Pants - E33, E35, E37
Jack's Jacket/Shoes - W1, W3, W5
Skirt - E31, E33, E35
Ginger's Jacket/Hat - BG01, BG02, BG05
Ginger's Shoes/Handbag - E33, E35, E37
Posy of Flowers - YR04, Y21, YG93
....I also used a white gel pen and the Colourless Blender to add highlights to the clothing.

The current challenge is to "Colour Embellishments" with your Copic Markers - for this card I used the Copic Airbrush System with BG02 to alter the white roses and pearls....be sure to visit the Challenge Blog and see how the Design Team have been busy colouring their ribbon, chipboard, buttons etc - you will be amazed by what you can do with your Copics.

Enjoy your Saturday!

some airbrushed doilies...

I was lucky enough to get some scrapping whizzes .. Jas and Mel to create some layouts for me to display at Paperific using airbrushed doileys ... Here are some examples in case you did not get to see them IRL! Here is a photo of the wall ....

and some close ups..

This is a beautiful LO by Jas with pink and blue doilies and a pink flourish...

Here is a close up of the doilies AND also the airbrushed flourish... we offer custom airbrushed flourishes in store... you choose the flourish (from Flourish with a Bling) and the colour and we airbrush it for you!!

and this is another gorgeous LO from Jas... with brown doilies this time...

... a close up of the doiley and an airbrushed ribbon...

AND then we had some gorgeous creations from Mel too.. Check out these wood block prints she made using an airbrushed black doiley...

and then there were these two GORGEOUS layouts Mel made...

Thanks so much to these lovely ladies for creating such beautiful projects to display at the show!!
Sammi

Saturday Sharing

Happy Saturday Copic Lovers!

I hope you are not too disappointed to find I am not sharing a scrapbook layout with you today??!! - I've taken a little detour (yet again!), because I wanted to share with you my "first-time" play with my new Copic Air-Brushing System....I am going to require a little more practise with it (and my masking technique)....but already I can tell you, I LOVE this new addition to the "toys" in my craft room.

I have a few cards to make in the next couple of weeks in time for Easter but this is one, I can cross off my list! I used my new Magnolia images - from the 2011 Butterfly Dreams Collection (Tilda with her Bunny and the Tulip Wheelbarrow)  stamped onto X-Press IT Blending Card...along with an assortment of  other goodies from the Mad for Markers store.

Air Brush System Set 1
it is a complete set ready to use. It comes with the Airgrip, Aircan 180 (approx.40mins of air ), the Air Adapter, Airhose and Can Holder.

Mask it Sheets
also available in the M4M store - 8 sheets 15" x 10"

Copics
Sky - B91, W1
Grass - YG93, YG95, YG97
Wheelbarrow - E33, E35, E37
Leaves & Tulips - YG93, YG95, YG97, Y21, Y23, Y26, R81, R83, R85, V12, V15, V17
Skin - E000, E00, E11, R20 (cheeks)
Hair and Boots - E31, E33, E35
Hat - Y21, Y23, Y25
Ribbon and Top - V12, V15, V17
Pants - B93, B95, B97
Bunny - W1, W3, W5

...and I would love you to leave some comments here  - if you have any great tips on how to use the Airbrush System !!