Brighten Your Day

Hey,, Is it Spring Yet? 

I feel like that is what this little bunny is peeking in to see.  Isn't he cute?   It doesn't have to be an Easter card, but it is hard not to think Easter when you see a bunny.     Maybe that would be a fun challenge...making bunny cards that have nothing to do with Spring or Easter.  Who is in?

Copics:

Brown: E40, E41, E42, E43, E44

Pink: R20, R00

Green: YG13. YG11

Happiness is...

Hello, 

I'm so guilty of letting stamp sets "marinate" for a bit before I use them.    I think I've had this stamp set for 10ish years. I just got around to using it.  YIKES!   The important thing is I used it.   The inside says "catching snowflakes on your tongue with your best friend."   I LOVE IT.   It might be my favorite card this month. 

Theif!

Welcome! 

This cutie is by Hero Arts. It is another stamp set that I've been hoarding for years. I'm so glad that I finally got it out and started using it.   I used a heart stamp set that I had (no idea who made it. It is just hearts different sizes) to accent the card.   I might go back and add some glitter to the hearts.  Not sure, What do you think?

Copics used:

With Love

Hello, 

Look at how cute this guy is!! He is also part of the snoopy valentine set from craftworld.  It was sold out the last time I looked. I'm not sure if they are going to release more or not.  I'm so glad I snagged this set.  Again, I think this card could be for valentine's day, but I don't think it has to be valentine.   I would just change up the background paper to something more neutral.  What do you think?

Copics used:

Beautiful Heart- Snoopy

Hello!

Here is my second Snoopy card from the Valentine's Day set.  I don't think this card has to be a Valentine's day card, but it could be.   He is just so sweet in this one.    The sentiment is from Unity stamps.  It is one of my favorites.   

Copics used:

Cutest in History

Welcome, 

As you probably know one of my favorite things about teaching classes in the students.  You guys are always inspiring me and give me the best ideas.  Things I would never come up with on my own.   Patty asked me for a baby card that had a dinosaur on it.   I'm sure I may have gotten around to it eventually, but I'm so so so glad she pushed me to create this.  I love this card.  It has also become one of the most popular baby cards on my craft table.  I love you guys.  Thank you for pushing my creative limits! 

Copics used

Green: YG17, YG13, YG11

Hearts:RV04

Ground: W3, W1, W0

white gel pen

Jelly Out of Your Donut

Hello friends, 

We all have bad days.  I love making cards that encourage and lift other up.  This sentiment made me laugh.  I hope it does the same to whomever gets this cards.  I made a batch of these to put out of my craft table.  Hopefully  everyone likes them.  

Copics used: 

Donut : E30

Frostine: RV04, RV02, RV00- glitter

Touch of Color Akron 2025

 Hello friends. 

Thank you so much for joining me for class today.  It was pleasure to meet you.   Below is all the photos of the cards we made today.   There are a lot of ways to add color to a project.  I hope you had fun experimenting with watercolor, pencils and alcohol markers.  The theory behind adding the colors are the same, the process is just a little different.  Hopefully you found something you enjoy.    Please let me know if you have any questions.  You can always email me. 

The topic of paper was popular today.  Here is the link to the correct type of  paper.  Neenah makes several kinds of paper and it can be confusing.  This is the paper that I use to color with copics.  I also use it for pencils...but you plan to do a lot of layering you should invest in specialized paper.  

The second question that I got asked what the cheapest place to buy copics.  Click here.

This is a good source for gamsol. 

Batavia Coloring Class Review

 I really had a wonderful time with all of you at the Batavia Card Making class.  

You all did a great job mastering alcohol markers and FLICK!.    I know that is rough I wish I could make that easier for everyone.  

I picked out a few things that I thought you might want to check out if you stopped by here that would help you if you are stuck

Here is a refresher on the squirrel card-- I color 2 different squirrel cards in the video

Here is a link to the Mice and Lemon Card Video ( we did a different card version in class)

Here is a video for the Elephant card-