A Magical World!

It is time for Color Me Creative Copic Challenge!   Pull out those Copic Markers and create a "winged" image!   Our wonderful sponsor is Make It Crafty   In addition, one random winner will be selected  at the end of the month  to win a $50.00 gift certificate from OOZAK  Now, who wouldn't want to win one of those wonderful gifts!  Get those Copic markers out and let's see some magic!

And now for my Color Me Creative Design  Team card....  Remember those times when our world was full of magic and wonder?   I think  it is fun to revisit those moments.  I hope this card will help inspire such a trip down memory lane!

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Finished Card Size: 5.5” X 4.25”

Supplies:

Stamps:

• Whimsical Log digital image (Make it Crafty)
• Vixie Digital Image (Make it Crafty)

Paper:

• Pure Luxury White cardstock (GKD)
• Pure Luxury Fresh Asparagus cardstock (GKD)
• Cryogen cardstock  for focal image (Curious Metallic)
• Boysenberry Delight (Bazzill Basics)
• Designer Paper (Martha Stewart)

Ink:

• Copic Alcohol Markers (Too, Inc.)
• Memento grape Jelly (Tsukineko)
• Memento  New Sprout (Tsukineko)
• Memento  Summer Sky  (Tsukineko)
• Memento  Dandelion  (Tsukineko)
• Memento  Paris Dusk  (Tsukineko)

 Other:

• Computer, printer and software to edit picture size
• Paper trimmer
• Scor-Buddy (Scor-Pal)
• Adhesive
• Cuttlebug (Provo Craft)
• Nestabilities Petite Small/Large Oval die (Spellbinders)
• Jumbo Sponge Daubers (Tsukineko)
• Doohickeys Die (Magnolia)
• Mini Roses (Stamping Scrapping)
• Ice Stickles (Ranger, Inc.)
• Glitter Ritz

Measurements:
Card Base 5.5 in. X 8.5 in.

Score and fold  at  4.25 in.  (This makes card for a 2A envelope)
Card Base Layer  4 in. X 5.25 in.

Focal  Base Layer  3.25  in. X 4.25 in

     Log: E59, E57, E55, E53, E50 

Mushroom: BV25, BV23, BV20, BV000

 Grass G28, G40, YG 63

  Flower:  RV000, RV00,  RV66, RV69 Colorless Blender

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    Wings:  G29, G40, RV000, RV00, Colorless Blender

 Skin E000, E00, E02, R20

 Dress: RV000, RV00, RV02, RV04

Hair:  E40, E42, E44, E47

The image was cut with Nestabilities Petite  Small and Large Oval Die and mounted.   I used a Magnolia Doohickey Die for the flourishes and mini roses by Stamping Scrapping. I applied some lavender Glitter Ritz for the fairy dust.   You have to have the magic!!! LOL!

Tip of the Day:  Did you know you can add a transparent holographic look to your images?   I will write a detailed  tutorial on Stamper's Quest  for the weekly Watering Hole where you will find wonderful weekly stamping tutorials by a selected  Artistic  Guide!  It is a free online magazine where you will find many stamping techniques and many sources of inspiration.  I will make sure to post a link for you on my blog so you can view the tutorial.  Look at the card below and check out the wings very closely...   It is so much fun.... I hope you like it!  

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This is another beautiful winged image from Make It Crafty   The image is called Alyssa Elven Princess.  Isn't she just beautiful?   

I hope you enjoyed these cards and please check back soon and spend some time!

Hugs,

Marie

Victorian Beauty

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Happy Thursday to all my special cyber friends!   It is time to announce the fun and crazy Color Me Creative Copic Challenge.  It is time to get out those Copic Alcohol Markers and make some wonderful creation!   The challenge is to use Re, Aqua and cream/whites. 

The Prize is from The Paper Shelter

$15 Gift Certificate to spend in their online store!!

In addition, one random winner that has entered a challenge during the month will have the opportunity to win a $50.00 gift certificate from

The cute little image I selected from  The Paper Shelter is called Victorian Beauty and she really is a little beauty!!!   It was a lot of fun working with the image

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Technique:

Copic Markers

Folds

Copic Tip to Tip Blending

Colors:  Red, White and Aqua 

Measurements:
Card Base 5.5 in. X 8.5 in.

Score and fold  at  4.25 in.  (This makes card for a 2A envelope)
Card Base Layer  4 in. X 5.25 in.

Focal  Image  printed on Cryogen and cut with   Nestabilities Die

Supplies: 

 Focal Image: Victorian Beauty digital image (Paper Shelter) 

                                                                                                                           

Paper:

Cryogen White for focal image, (Curious Metallics)

Pure White Pure Luxury 120# (GKD)

 Ocean Blue Pure Luxury White (GKD)

Ink :

Memento  Summer Sky (Tsukineko)

Copic Alcohol Markers (.too corp.)

Skin:  E0000, E000, E00, E11, R20

Hair:   C3, C4, C7, C9

Dress and Hat :  C00,  BG000, BG00 BG2, R00, R20, R22, R24

Mirror:  Colorless blender, E000, BG000

Tools: Scor-Pal or Scor-Buddy, Paper Cutter ( Fiskars), Scissors  (Tim HoltzTonic scissors are great for people with arthritis and painful joints),  Spong Daubers,  Pop Dots Cuttlebug (Provo Craft),  Big Dots Embossing Folder (Provo Craft),  Lablels Fourteen Nestabilities Die (Spellbinders), Flower Paper Punch (unknown)

Embelishments:   Red Prisma Roses,  hand made white  flowers, red ribbon and Ranger Crystal Ice Stickles.

Tip of the Day:  Did you know that Copic Alcohol  Markers are a lifetime investment?  They are refillable and the nibs can be replaced.   They are a little pricy but with a little care – your Copics with be your life long friend.

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Thank you so much for stopping by and visiting our little Victorian Beauty.   I hope you come back really soon.    Stamper's Quest has some really exciting news so stop by their link and check it out.   It is a free online crafting magazine with some amazing artist guides.  Hope to see you there!


Hugs,
Marie

T is for ???

Good morning everyone!   My friend Lisa at You Made Me Ink  is a design team member at Tip Top Tuesday Challenge and her fabulous card inspired me to participate in this fun challenge.  Drum roll... the challenge is   "T is for ???"   Yes be creative.  Anything with "T" goes.  What can be more fun than that?

I selected a digital image by Crafts and Me called "May"  I elected to use  a cluster of three metallic brads twice.   That is double the pleasure... Two  and Three!!!   Oh no triplets..  I also included a Tip!!!

Technique:

• Copic Markers with Pastel Effect  (As in Suzanne Dean's Color Me Creative Classroom Class 3 Lesson 12)
• Copic Tip to Tip Transferring
• Flicking

Measurements:
Card Base 5.5 in. X 8.5 in.

Score and fold  at  4.25 in.  (This makes card for a 2A envelope)
Card Base Layer  4 in. X 5.25 in.

Base Top Layer  3.75 in X 5 in.

Card Top Layer 3.5 in. X  4.75 in.

Focal  Image : 3.25 in X 4.5 in.

 

Supplies:

Focal Image:  Crafts and Me "May"

Copic Markers:

Skin:  YR0000, YR000, E00, E02, R20

Hair:   E47, 3E45, E35, E31, E41, E49

Clothing:  BG0000, BG00, BG32, BG34, B0000, B00, B02,

Wings  R0000, R00, R20

Moon:  B000, B00, B02

                                                                                                                           

Card stock :  : Cryogen White for focal image,  GKD Pure Luxury White, Pure Luxury In the Navy, and pure Luxury Pumpkin Spice

Ink : Memento  Tuxedo Black

Tools: Scor-Pal or Scor-Buddy, Paper Cutter (I use Fiskars), Scissors  (Tim HoltzTonic scissors are great for people with arthritis and painful joints  and stamping block

Embellishments:  Self adhesive metal stickers, crystal Stickles 

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Tip of the Day:   Do your craft scissors ever get to be a sticky mess?   Try nail polish remover! Easy Peasy!

Thank for stopping by and come back real soon!
 
Hugs,
Marie