Sunday, December 22, 2013

Our Christmas Blog Hop for Suzanne


 This post is dedicated to our 
fearless,
fabulous 
fantastic and 
fun
 "Boss Lady" Suzanne Dean!   

            Merry  Christmas  Suzanne! 

Hi everyone!!  It's almost Christmas and though we all have family and friends we enjoy spending time with at this time of the year, we also have family and friends that we don't see or visit with often enough but still mean just as much to us!  Color Me Creative Challenge Design Team wanted to take a moment to send a big HUG and a special thanks to our fearless leader, Suzanne Dean.


I know I have said this before
But I will say it again! :D   

For those of you who may not know Suzanne,  she  created a wonderful on-line classroom for learning to use Copic Markers.  The link can be found at Color Me Creative Classroom  The classroom quickly expanded to Distress Inks, Prisma Pencils and Magnolia Images and Creative Backgrounds. 

Some of the fabulous classes Suzanne teaches are:  
Class I :  Wonderful "Must Have" Resources, Colorless blender, Highlights, Shading, Skin Tones, HairClothing and various  Color Combos

Class 2: Shadowing Images and Grounding images, Using the Colorless Blender, Light and Shodows (where to begin), Basic Shading and Highlighting, Coloring White and Black, More combos, Feathering Technique, Coloring Wood Tones and Coloring Hair and appropriate shading, Creating New Colors with Two Markers and Using the Multi-liner

Class 3:  Advanced Shading and Highlighting/Contrasts, Flicking Method of Blending, Landscapes, Reds/Dark blues/ and Browns, Metallic Tones, "T" Copics, Fur and Texutes, Spica pends, Products that enhance Copics, Copic Distress Ink Effect, and Pastels 

Class 4: Large Background areas, Flowers, vintage, Sheer Items,
Airbrushing, Refills to Create Backgrounds, Fabric and other cool tricks and tips.

Class 5:  Layering Copics, copper, Patina, Terracotta,  Rust, Tie Die, Hispanic Skin Tones,  Hispanic Hair,  Hot Pink, Animal Prints, Birds/Wings, More about Folds, Hair (Advanced) and Fur.  

All About Hair:  Covers a total of 14 videos): Dread-locks, Large big hair, boy's hair, braids & ponytails, super curly hair wavy hair, black hair, ethnic hair, all hair colors and tones, hair w/o lines, spiky fun hair and more.  

This list doesn't include everything...  but .....Where to begin???   At the beginning!   Every  class is jam packed full of learning opportunities!     This wonderful classroom can be found at:

I started my journey 3 years ago  when I found Suzanne's wonderful classroom  and I have learned so much!   I never had a Copic Alcohol Ink Marker in my hand before...  and Suzanne was patient and helpful EVERY STEP OF THE WAY! I am proud to be a Senior Design Team member for Color Me Creative .  We have a fun group of wonderfully talented women  and have a great time with our challenges.  Each challenge provides the opportunity to put those wonderful new  skills to use! 


Thank you Suzanne for all you do 
and
 all you ARE! 
This is my card I created - Just For YOU! 
I hope you like it!   
   Our cards are posted here so we can share the fun with you 
and 
then they will "wing" their way to her home!

So here's to you, Suzanne... we love you, your crazy ways and think you are just like family to  each and every one of us.   We love you, Suzanne and you are our inspiration! :D 

And now...head on over to Michelle Spera and enjoy the awesome project she is sharing with Suzanne.  If you entered our Hop in the middle, you can start at the top of our list and work your way through the wonderful inspirational blogs!    Happy Hopping...

Thanks for stopping by and sharing our little Blog Hop with us.    We hope you  have a Very Merry Christmas and that you  are enjoying your memories and treasured times with  family and friends!



We love you, Suzanne 
and thank you for another fabulous year 
with the CMC DT "family"!!


I am linking this card with the following amazing challenges



HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!!!
Hugs, 
Marie

26 comments:

  1. You did a fantastic coloring job on that adorable image....so sweet! Love those quilled snowflakes too. The cat photos on your blog always make me smile. Thank you for creating a lovely site to visit.

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  2. Well all I can say is you've "done her proud". Suzanne will adore this one I'm sure. You also have to give yourself a lot of credit for being such a great student. I have enjoyed Suzanne's classes and very much enjoy taking your class as well. It was very nice that you put together a hop so we could all see your cards. If I remember correctly you are working on Christmas day, but please find time to relax and enjoy also. Thank you for also being a wonderful teacher yourself.
    Hugs,
    Donna

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    1. Thank you Donna! Yes, I work on Christmas but I hope the ED will be quiet... People should be home.. not in the emergency department! LOL
      Thank you for all your wonderful support!
      Hugs,
      Marie

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  3. Just gorgeous Marie, I can just see Suzanne in that outfit, LOL, Beautiful card for a wonderful lady
    Happy Christmas to you and your family
    Hugs Julie P

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  4. Your card is exceptional Marie. I love how you have created the gently falling snow. And Suzanne is for sure, an artist to aspire to (her crazy ass sense of humour helps too!). To think that you only began using Copics a couple of years ago and to see what you do with them now is nothing short of amazing. Merry Christmas Marie and wishes for a safe and healthy 2014.

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    1. Thank you Bonnie - You are always so supportive and you always brighten my day!
      Hugs,
      Marie

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  5. Gorgeous card! Merry Christmas!

    Karen

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  6. Marie, I am just in awe of this beautiful card!! Totally gorgeous in every way!! Merry Christmas!

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  7. Marie, your card is so cute! Love that image!! Hope you are doing well.

    Merry Christmas
    Jenn

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  8. Just adorable with beautiful colouring.
    Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Christmas. Hugs Desíre {Doing Life}

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    1. Thank you Desire! I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas and New Year!
      Will get to your wonderful blog today!
      Hugs,
      Marie

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  9. As always perfect coloring, gorgeous layout and beautiful background! Merry Christmas Marie!

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  10. what a gorgeous card Marie, love the embellishments too.
    Thanks for join us at ScrapbookStampSociety Challenge.

    Greetings Karin DT Coördinator


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  11. So stunning Marie! As always your background turned out fantastic, your Bestie is so darling love all the extra touches you added to the details and the quilling.
    Hugs!

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    1. Thank you my friend! You know how I love the gorgeous angel you created :D
      Hugs,
      Marie

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  12. So beautiful, Marie! Gorgeous in every way!

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  13. Wow Marie, your card is amazing and the coloring is truly inspiring. Thanks for including Suzanne's wonderful classes, I am signing up today. :) Even though you are working on Christmas day I hope you have time to celebrate with friends and family. Merry Christmas Marie!

    Thanks for joining our linky party at Make It Monday! I always enjoy visiting your blog. :)

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  14. This is such a beautiful creation. Lovely image image and fantastic colouring and layout. I spotted you over on Make it Monday and popped over for a closer look and I am so glad that I did.

    Christmas Blessings

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxxx

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    1. Thank you so much! I will pop over to see your creations now! :D
      Hugs,
      Marie

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  15. Beautiful Card!! Really cute image and coloring is awesome!! Thanks for joining Challenges 4 Everybody and hope to see more of your creations here!!

    Hugs
    Joanie

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  16. Really beautiful Christmas card!
    Thank you for participating ScrapbookStampSociety Challenge
    Greetings Kaija DT-member

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  17. LOVEEEEE her so much Marie..what a cutie pie she is! And dressed in red which is my FAVE color ;) Thank you so much for the sweet hop and project and sentiments...it made me cry...a wee bit cuz you know I hate crying LOL! So blessed to have you in my life over the years & value your friendship so much! Much love to you & wishing you the happiest & healthiest of New Years!
    hugz,
    Suzanne

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  18. Wonderful card. Love the quilling!

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  19. As Always Marie your card is just simply beautifully done. Love your coloring and your style. And I have to say I am seriously considering taking Suzanne's classes. :D
    Thanks for sharing your wonderful creations. Hope your Christmas season was bright and wishing you a Happy New Year.
    Deborah :D

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  20. Beautiful card. Love your embellies.

    Thank you for joining us over at the Scribble and Scrap Challenge. Good luck.
    xx

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Hugs,
Marie