Candy Cane Catastrophe

Have you ever made a card, then wondered what went wrong when it was all finished?  I'm my worst critic.  My family will tell you that the first thing I do when I show them a project is point out all of the mistakes.  

I love the main image on this card.  It a fun stamp by Saturated Canary.   She has such a sweet face!  This image was a lot of fun to color.  It provided lots of challenges with small spaces.  Her dress required lots and lots of blending!!  I was so excited about how the folds turned out on her dress.  I love her stockings!  I wish I could color myself a pair.  These are all positives right?   So what happened....

 I had no idea what to do with her once I finished coloring her.  I experimented with lots of ideas.  The biggest issue was the colors I used didn't match any of the card stocks I had on hand.  I have been inspired by others who have made all white cards.  That didn't end well. After hours of creating.... and a very patient, encouraging husband looking at every draft.... this is the final result.  The end result isn't horrible... the journey was painful.   I'm not giving up!   I think will color another Candy Cane Girl and create another chapter in her story.  

Copics used:
Red: R29, R24, R59
Grey: C5, C3, C2, C0
Green: YG01, YG05, YG07, YG09, G17 (took lots and lots of blending)
Skin: E00, E000, E11, BV00
Hair: E30, E33, E35 E37

Tangled Up in Holiday Season

This little guy makes me Smile!   I love the little detail of the lights being plugged into the wall.   I feel for him. Does anyone like hanging lights?

Tangled

Copic Used:
Brown: E37, E35, E33
Saddle: E51, E53, E25
Green: G07, G05
Hoofs: 100
Nose: R29, R27
Pink: RV02
Lights: YR07, R29, B02, G00
I used B00 around the edges of the deer. 

Accents: I used a white and gold gel pen to accent the picture

Christmas Tilda Bookmark

Tilda with Presents

Hello Stampers!
This card is a blast from the past.  I colored this a year ago... but it sat unfinished for a whole year.  I thought she could needed some love.  It is also a great reminder of how much we grow in a year. I changed what colors I use for skin tones.  It also makes me wonder what I'll learn in the next year.

This is a bookmark card.  The main images isn't meant to be glued down.  It is held in place with the corner punches.  The recipient of the card can toss the card away, but keep the main image as a bookmark.  I laminate mine to protect against fingerprints.

The edge of the card is dressed up a bit with a wheel stamp.  I have had it forever.  They used to be the coolest thing on the market.  They get harder and harder to find each year.  I'm not sure, but I think this one was made by Stamping Up.

Copics used to color image:
Dress: R29, R27, R24
Skin: E00, E000, R20 (this is the old way)  I like E00, E000, E11 now
Socks: E50
Shoes: E15, E13
Hair: Y11,Y13, E31

Enjoy Friends!
Chris