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Sweet Baby - Single-layer card

The inbox overflows with e-mails since yesterday's blog post.  Wow!!!  Thanks for the great response!  With the massive influx of new readers, there are a few questions that I thought could be quickly answered with this card as well as the one I posted yesterday.

'What is a single-layer card?' 

A single-layer card is simply your cardstock folded in half to form the card.  No additional layering.  Traditionally, if you tried to color this type of card with Copic Markers, your coloring work would bleed through to the inside front of the card.  So many stampers who like this style have resorted to layering the inside of their card with copy-weight paper. 

'Where can I get the paper?  Is it available at wholesale?' 

I have had soooooo many retailers asking me where they could purchase a cardstock that allowed this type of coloring.  So I worked closely with Couture Cardstock, testing several paper samples that they sent me - and we finally found one that was just right.  And so voila!  One Sheet Wonder came into being.  

I do want it clearly understood that while I proudly endorse this product in addition to the new Detail Blending Paper, I have no financial relationship with the company.  CarrieAnn and Chip are a delight to work with and I look forward to demoing with them at the CHA show in Anaheim this Winter.  This paper fills a need. It was very important to me, since I meet so many lovely store owners in my travels, to find a paper that would suit this purpose AND be available at your local store for purchase.

'What can you do with an airbrush?". 

One of my favorite things to do with an airbrush is to color over stencils to create a soft, monochromatic tone-on-tone look.  But sometimes it is fun to just get colorful too.  So for today's card, I grabbed my Spellbinders die and airbrushed around and inside to create this bright, happy card.

On Halloween night I was introduced to a little guy named Henri.  What a cute little bundle!!!  His Mom and Dad got the squirming little Henri into his costume for some picture taking.  It was delightful to watch.  He was the inspiration for this single-layer card.

I used the following Copic Sketch Markers:

Along with the ABS-1 and a Spellbinders die, placed over the image and masking off the stamped "Baby Pumpkin' and interior with paper while airbrushing.

 
So even a single-layer card can have a layered effect, with an airbrushed background and a little masking to create depth.

Remember to be sure and leave a comment on yesterday's post.  My drawing is open until midnight (Eastern) on Saturday.  The perfect cap to a day full of birthday party celebrations for the 'twinkies'.  I cannot believe they are going to be 9!

And because there are so many new readers I'll share a little bit about the fam too. 

Here is a scrapbook layout from ages ago.  Cameron had a thing about copying Courtney.  The Bear in the Big Blue House t-shirts were easy, but the hat and 'gwoves' (aka socks on his hands) will never be forgotten.

 
Why do you call them 'twinkies'?

Nine years ago I had these two babies on Thanksgiving.  When folks asked me what I did for Thanksgiving, I replied, "I had fifteen pounds of Twinkies!".  Yep seven and eight pounds.  Good lord, but we were thankful for healthy happy (and loud!) babies that day.  A little boy and a girl to join my then 2-year old Brianna.  Amazing how time flies... And to this day people ask me if they are identical.  I reply they are a boy and a girl.  'Yes, but are they identical?'  What can you do but smile and nod slowly?  LOL!

Have a great day!

 

 

Copic Team Announcement!

In response to the high demand for Copic Certification Classes and instruction throughout the United States and Canada, it is with great excitement that I announce the addition of some fabulous new designers and instructors in 2010 to the Copic Team.

 

 
Debbie Olson

Michelle Wooderson

Sharon Harnist

Sherrie Siemens

Sally Lynn MacDonald*

 

 
United States:

Northwest: Sherrie Siemens / Marianne Walker

Southwest:  Marianne Walker

Northern Midwest / Chicago:  Kathy Sanders

Central  Midwest:  Lori Craig

Southern Midwest:  Sharon Harnist

South:  Colleen Schaan

Northeast*:  Sally Lynn MacDonald

*My region includes pre-approved locations for 2010 throughout the U.S. and Canada.  You can see these locations on my Google Map.

Canada:

Western Canada:  Sherrie Siemens

Eastern Canada:  Sally Lynn MacDonald*

 

Floaters:

Debbie Olson & Marianne Walker

And in celebration, we are going to have a PRIZE drawing! 

 

Winner gets their choice of either an ABS-1 or any 12 Sketch Colors!

Please leave me a comment letting us know either how you use Copics / which Copic products you use/why you love them or Why you wish you had Copics.

 

There will be 2 ways to win:

1. One winner from each blog will be randomly chosen.

 

2. We will be reading through comments as well. If we find a testimonial that we really like then we will contact that person to use their story for our CHA booth and they would then be given an equal prize to the random winners. Make your comments good! There will probably be 2 or 3 winners chosen total. These will not be announced right away.

 

Blogs to visit:

 

Marianne Walker  http://www.ilikemarkers.blogspot.com/

Debbie Olson  http://debbiedesigns.typepad.com/muse_and_amuse/

Sherrie Siemens  http://sherrie-cardcreme.blogspot.com/

Sally Lynn MacDonald  http://www.inkyheart.typepad.com/

Sharon Harnist  http://paperfections.typepad.com/paperfections/

Lori Craig  http://loricraig.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/

Colleen Schaan  http://www.distinctivetouches.com/

Michelle Wooderson  http://michellewooderson.blogspot.com/

 

You have until midnight (Eastern), Saturday, November 14th to comment.

 

And while you are checking out some blogs take a look at Couture Cardstock.  I've been working in close cooperation with the company to develop a product that would work well for use with Copic Markers.  Today I'm happy to annouce that they are releasing the first two products in the Pure Silk Collection: Detail Blending Paper and One Sheet Wonder.

http://www.couturecardstock.com/detail-blending-paper-m.html

 

http://www.couturecardstock.com/one-sheet-wonder-m.html

I love working with these papers!  They are available for purchase at retail and wholesale and shipping next week.

 

Here is a single-layer card using One Sheet Wonder.  Even with repeated coloring over and over an area I experienced no bleed through.  I'm very excited about this product.

 

I look forward to reading your comments.  Have a great day.

 

SL

Tote-ally cool storage

I was teaching classes in Indiana this weekend; and one of my students (Patti-Jo, who had driven 12 hours each way from Ontario!) had the most PERFECT solution for coloring on the go. She had the 24-marker wallets for her entire collection of Copics, and they were placed inside this Creative Memories tote: called the Daisy Tools Caddy. She had two caddies, and this held her entire collection of all the Copic colors, PLUS the top portion of the caddy holds inkpads, stamps, multi-liners, etc.

Needless to say, I got home and found it online.

I love the small overall footprint of the case, and it's functionality. You take out the Velcro-d dividers that make it into four compartments and use just the space inside for your 24-marker wallets. Hers were folded with the marker colors exposed so you could see what was where.

I do have the clear plastic 72-marker clear cases for my markers; and those are lovely for being at home -- but too often, I'm traveling with my markers, whether to friends or to teach. I had stacked them into my rolling tote; but having witnessed what happens to them when I used to ship that way for UPS for my classes - I want something more shatter-resistant! I just demoed in Manhattan a couple weeks ago and between trains, taxis and pedestrian traffic; I'm lucky those plastic cases survived.

 

It's my birthday tomorrow - and this is something I got for myself.  LOL!

Flipping it over and ruffling it up a bit...

Rusty Things

I attended a workshop with the fabulous Keith Lo Bue at the Art Is...You retreat in Connecticut this past weekend.  It was not unlike my prior workshop experience with Michael deMeng; another artist whose style doesn't suit me -- but oh, are the techniques a blast.  Now don't get me wrong - I can appreciate what these fine, fine artists make.  I would run to take another workshop with either of these men.  I will post more on that experience later -- when I actually finish the piece.  It has really good beginnings - but needs more work.

I just look around the room at the varied and sundry rusted items being utilized in the art works and know that I prefer to take new things and make them look old or antiqued rather than start in the rubbish bin or 'found objects' discarded at the town dump.  That in itself is a good discovery.

Ruffled Things

But I do get the discarded fabric sample books from my local upholstery shop.  They give them to me whenever they discontinue carrying a line.  The objects aren't old, per se, but they are 'found'.

Combine that with the thing that Keith got through to me the most was to PLAY with your objects.  Turn them over in your hand and look at them from other perspectives and let them sing to you.

It's amazing how that one idea affected today's card project!

I received inspiration from the Moxie Fab World (Paper Crafts Magazine) blog to work with ruffles today.  http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2009/10/moxie-fab-world-challenge-not-your.html

I took out a gorgeous sheet of stitched mulberry paper with trim from Prima.

And proceed to flip it over and inspect if from other angles.  Lo and behold, the stitching on the reverse really appealed to me too.  It provided great contrast to the stitched elements on the front.  And the trim?  Gotta have it for this card.

So I cut off the trim with about a 1/4" bit of paper on the side.  I trimmed out a piece of the mulberry paper where the stitched design of a single flower and stem would remain intact.  Then I chose another section, flipped it over and trimmed out a layer for my card from the reverse.

The reverse-flipped paper is a gorgeous cream mulberry similar to the color of the stitching.  I took the edges of this piece and dipped them in Glimmer Mist (Old Lace) and ripped the edges to expose that wonderful mulberry edged look.

I took one of my fabric sample books and found a lovely cream eyelet piece.  I ripped this out of the book and proceeded to the sewing machine.  Now folks, I cannot sew.  Or more accurately, I'm simply not taking the time at this point to do more than hit that foot pedal and make a straight(?) line.  But I do know that if I don't knot my ends (which I never do), I can pull on the loose threads at either end to ruffle it up a bit.  This, in combination with FABRITAC (which is known as 'Fabritaculous' in this household) - will give me a ruffled effect for my cardfront and a base for the card.

So I glued down the fabric and layered on my piece of sequined, ruffled trim over the top of my poor-girl's ruffles.  On top of this goes the reverse mulberry (cream) and then the silhouetted stitched flower from the 'right' side of the paper.

To the stitched flower stem I added two Say It In Crystals centers.  Gosh, they are gorgeous.  A chipboard corner, a little wire word (Fabritaculous again) and some bridal floral pieces from Michaels to embellish.  And at last a little Old Lace Glimmer Mist over the top and it's done.

A perfect card for a true friend.

Copic Things

Texas in December

And now I must return to the administrative portion of my day.  A quick shout-out to all who are applying to attend the Copic Certification Class in San Antonio, Texas.  We added a second day AND I moved the event to a larger venue.  So keep on applying...be open to Sunday (12/13) or Monday (12/14) -- and remember that I will be teaching consumer classes at Stamp Antonio Arts on Saturday (12/12) as well, if you would like to take advantage of these.  One or more of these will be Copic: What? How? and Wow! and an airbrushing-centric class -- so make it a weekend with me!  More even funner (I can't get my kids to stop saying that, so I'll just join them!) details to come.

South Carolina in November

Those who are looking to apply to attend the Copic Certification Class in W. Columbia, South Carolina - the consumer workshops have been posted and are already 2/3rds full - so hurry, if you want to take advantage of them as well.

Indiana in October

For next weekend, the Certification Class is full, but there is still limited space in the three workshops I am teaching with Paper Chase Paper Arts, in Princeton, Indiana.

Because my flights in and out are a bit wonky, I've added a Copic Demo and a workshop at The Doodlebug, in Jasper, Indiana also.  This was filling up fast - so contact them both if you wish to attend.

NYC - um NOW!

Ok, actually tomorrow.  I'll be doing Copic demos at Lee's Art Shop in Manhattan at noon and 3pm tomorrow.  Stop on by!

Some Fun News

As of today I have been working full-time for Prima Marketing, Inc. for a month.  I'm the Director of Special Projects, which means I get to dabble in the far-flung and fantastic so you will be seeing a lot of fun things coming forth from now and leading up to CHA-Winter in Anaheim.

I continue to work with Copic, Ranger and Tattered Angels as an endorsed/certified educator - so from the travel-teaching perspective - nothing has changed.  After all their stuff works so nicely with our stuff.

And that's it for today.  See what happens when I don't post for 14 days?  Goodness!

Brought back to life... to haunt our home

Because I teach on the road all the time, I tend to re-use the boxes that my purchases come in to ship out the class kits and supplies.  Some boxes make two or three trips and get colored on and climbed into by all three kids before they finally get delegated to the recycle bin.

Packaging in all forms can have many uses too, way beyond its original display and protect purposes.  Often I have my students using the packaging for a chipboard alphabet as a faux craft sheet or misting mat, for example.  Clear 'backings' can be used for windows and wherever you would want a transparency.  There are lots of ways to use packaging rather than throwing it away.

Prima has so many clever packages.  Who doesn't have 'milk bottles', round tins and other packaging now used to organize miscellaneous supplies?

So today's project is a re-use of the packaging (I think it's called clamshell?) that came with my Juliette Flowers.  Not only is it durable, but it has a tree limb and birdies on the package.  A fun place to start!

The first thing I did was to take the packaging and spray the surface lightly with Glimmer Mist in Cinder.  This dries in 3-5 minutes on a non-porous surface, depending on how heavilly it is applied.

Second, I did the same with a 4" x 4" piece of Artful Cardboard.  This is my base for the inside design. 

I stamped the pumpkin with green ink and colored it with my Copic markers.  I punched a few holes for arms and leg charms, which were colored with Copics and attached with waxed linen thread.  I then attached it to the base with dimensional adhesive.  I punched a couple holes in the packaging to poke the legs through so they would dangle.

I adhered the owl to the outside of the packaging with Fabritac (works so great for non-porous surfaces!), as well as the chipboard letters.  Finally, I was rummaging through my Halloween folder, and came across a foam stamp that I had NEVER liked.  It just doesn't leave a good impression.  I have a thing about foam stamps - and that is, 'they aren't my thing'.  So I decided rather than chuck the unfortunate foam stamp, I peeled it off the clear mount and adhered it to the package as well.  I used Fabritac to adhere, and then dripped and pulled it around, making use of the 'strings' to make a spider web.  It's so cool -- hard to see here!  But it is clear and flexible, just like a web.

I then attached a brown 'devines' self-adhesive felt, placing leaves here and there under the swirls to adhere. 

I topped it off with a bow (also a reuse from a package of Big Box Blooms) a couple of smaller ribbons and a princess-cut Build a Bauble gem in this great amber color.

And so here is the final decoraton.

So please look at all manner of packaging to see if there is something you can do with it besides putting it in the trash bin.  You never know if it could come back to haunt you!

Copic Certification Class – November, 2009 (South Carolina)

Please read this entire post carefully since we will NOT accept applications that are submitted incorrectly!

 

There is one session currently open during November, 2009

 

Sunday, 11/22/2009 Columbia, SC

The Stamping Place and Scrapbook Station
 http://www.thestampingplace.com/

153 Dreher Road

West Columbia, SC 29169

Phone: (803) 791-1440

thestampingplace@bellsouth.net

 

Cost is $120 per attendee.  You may download the application here: Download Copic Cert SC_pub_0001.pdf (190.1K)

 

These classes fill up quickly so please read the following directions to make sure your application is accepted.

 

Classes are OPEN first  to:

• Store Owners/Employees in the Papercrafting or Fine Art Industry

• Teachers who are affiliated with a store

• Designers registered with CHA or members of Design Team(s)

• Sales Reps for Copic or associated Distributors

• Media, Press

(limited seats available for people who have already been certified or attending half-day, see below)

 

Three weeks before the event, REMAINING SEATS will be opened to:

• Home Party Representatives (such as Stampin’ Up! or CTMH)

• Craft enthusiasts

 

This location will be offering consumer classes on the Saturday prior if you do not fall into one of these categories.  Contact the stores for more information.  And we will put you on a different mailing list for future Certification sessions.

Applications

Applications will be accepted starting 12am Eastern Time, Friday, September 25^th. We will not accept early applications!

Every Attendee must fill out an Application and contact Nancy

Just because you have e-mailed me does NOT mean you are in the class. If you are not on Nancy's list you are not attending. Sales Reps and Media people also need to contact us so we have an accurate head-count. If you are from outside the US please let us know right away. 

 

E-mail or fax your applications please.

E-mail-  nancy@copicmarker.com  fax- 541-684-0140

 

Applications are used for adding correct information to the website instructor list. We ask for samples of your work just to get a feel for the type of things you create, be it scrapbook, stamping, altered arts, or fine art. Your application will not be denied if you don’t submit examples.

 

Notes

If you will be late or are leaving early I cannot make special accommodations. If you would miss more than 1 hr. of the class please do not apply for the full class, since space is limited. We do have some half-day spots for a different fee on a case-by-case basis. Stores who cannot make the whole event need to let me know if they are attending morning only or afternoon only, though you will not get the full packet unless you pay. You will not get a certificate unless you attend the whole day. Please come and go during breaks only.

 

Class Goals and Outline

The Copic Certification Class encompasses education of the most important aspects of Copic's product lines and includes hands-on education of product knowledge, blending techniques, answers to common problems and how to test and select your inks and papers.  We will show you how to demonstrate, teach and sell Copic products.  You will receive a complete curriculum filled with reference material, techniques and class instructions, as well as a teacher’s kit of products for demonstration (valued at $85.00 US MSRP) which includes one of each type of product from these lines.  You will have an opportunity to use all of these products hands-on as we cover their function and differences between each one.

• You will learn about three common mistakes and how to identify, test and use your materials.
• You will learn four different blending techniques.
• You will learn how to create texture and erase mistakes
• You will learn how the markers are labeled - with what I personally like to refer to as The Copic Periodic Table of Colors.
• You will learn how to choose colors that work well together from the Copic Color Wheel - which I personally refer to as the Galaxy of Copic Colors.
• You will have an opportunity to airbrush with both the ABS-1 and the Air Compressor / ABS-3 setup and understand how each works.
• You will have the opportunity to network with other peers in the industry

Certification is geared towards store owners, employees, designers and instructors in the paper crafting industry.  Attending class covers all of these topics.  But remember, if you are not able to attend a certification class near you, that almost everything that is taught in the class is covered on the Copic Product Specialist's blog, which is currently located at ilikemarkers.blogspot.com. There are a few tidbits that I elaborate on more in the class than what is on the blog, but I know that for people who avidly read the blog and practice what is covered there - then the certification is a lot of repeat.  If something is talked about in certification that is not on the blog it's mostly because Marianne hasn't gotten around to writing it up yet.  Many of the attendees do not have a chance to follow the blog, so the class is geared as a summary and intro to everything Copic and stamping-related.

 

While certification is not an art lesson or a place to make samples or projects, it is a chance for learning techniques and seeing up close how it works- the little "a-hah! that's what I was doing wrong..." kind of things so that you can build upon your skills with the information that is presented during class.

 

If being certified isn't as important to you as having a hands-on class and opportunity to learn about Copic markers or if a certification class is full, you may have the opportunity to attend a consumer class at that same location on the day before.  Many locations at which I have booked the certification classes have chosen to have me come in a day in advance to offer 2-hour workshops, such as "Copic: What? How? and Wow!".  Perhaps this will suit your purposes instead?  Contact the stores listed to see what they may be offering prior to the certification event.

 

People who take this class will be listed on our website as instructors who have completed training. It is still up to you to practice on your own and take the skills you learn and apply them to your own work.

 

This is a technique-based class. We will NOT make finished samples. Rather, I suggest that you make a Sample Book with techniques and color combos that you like during the class, or take the small images you work on and turn them into projects later.

 

A typical class runs:

9 am to 10:30  Papers, inks, and product overview (Basic Overview)

10 min break

10:40 to 12:30 pm  Coloring, 4 blending methods, and the colorless blender

1 hr lunch break – Lunch is NOT provided

1:30 to 2:45  Blender effects, altered media, ink effects,

3pm to 4  Airbrushing, Q & A, signing of certificates

 

Supplies

You class fee includes an information packet with lots of useful literature and guides. There will also be a paper sampler in your packet. Most of the flyers and information sheets are downloadable off our website, and you can request copies of specific flyers for your future events by sending an e-mail to  nancy@copicmarker.com

 

Also included is a product packet. This is a sampler for you to use for teaching or demo purposes. Each packet includes:

2 Copic Markers

2 Sketch Markers

1 Wide Marker

1 Various ink

1 Spica Glitter Pen

2 Multiliner SP pens

1 Sketch Blender Pen

1 Big bottle of blender solution (this will have to go in checked luggage for those flying)

 

All other supplies are provided, however you may wish to bring the following:

• Your own stamps or stamped-off images

• Your own papers or inks to try (I bring plenty of my favorite, please test your own)

• Embellishments to alter or Airbrush (die-cuts, metal, silk flowers, etc)

 

We will be using Sketch Markers. If you choose to bring your own markers make sure they are marked so they do not get mixed in with my classroom sets.

 

What if I have already taken a Certification Class and I want to take it again?

I usually have a few spaces for people like you in each class. If you haven't already contacted me about this, then here's the scoop:

1. There will be a small fee. This helps us cover catering and room rental, etc.

2. You don't get a new packet unless you want to pay full price. Likewise, no new certificate, sorry.

3. Please let me know at the same time I open registration to everyone that you are a REPEAT. That way I don't figure you into my class size limit the same.

4. When you come, please help the people around you. Especially with those 4 pesky blending techniques. Those slow down the class the most and having someone else at the table who can help is greatly appreciated.

5. Please bring your own markers and have them labeled. It takes me a while to check my classroom marker sets after each class and refill them, which I factor into the class cost.

6. If you can't make it to the whole class, then please enter/exit at the breaks so you're not disrupting me (it's too easy to sidetrack me as you know!)

 

Questions?

Please contact Nancy about applications and payment

in the US toll free: 866-662-6742, outside the US,  541-684-0013

nancy@copicmarker.com

Product questions, contact Marianne

office1@copicmarker.com

Just a shadow, a glimmer and some techniques

Having been plagued with problems with my laptop since the airport in ATL, I finally got it all backed up (in multiple places) and out the door to the HP 'mother ship'.  Hopefully it will return to me fit for active online duty.  Until then, I"m a shadow of my former self - with just web access to e-mail and a 'baby laptop' that is no fun to run Photoshop on.  I gave up and de-installed it a little while ago.

But not before I uploaded and wrote this week's technique post on the Prima Endorsed Artist-Educator blog.  Check it out!  Lots of Glimmer Mist and Copic airbrushing to create a haunted entrance hallway piece of home decor.

Enjoy.

And I hope to see you online bit by bit for the next two weeks.  But all the same - I have a couple projects and deadlines anyway.  So it's probably a good thing!

P.S. Check out page 45/151 of the Autumn edition of Somerset Memories for a fun digi/hybrid acrylic scrapbook page (printing directly on acrylic!) and featuring little Miss Courtney.

611 days later to N0 Copic Marker

That is how long it took.  611 days.  20 months and 2 days since I met Marianne Walker and used a Copic Marker for the first time.  13 certification classes later...  and now my palette is full. 

Ok, 333 colors full.  I'm considering the job done... even though there is ONE missing.  You see I'm not saying no Copic Marker - I'm saying N0 (N Zero) Copic Marker.  My order came in missing JUST ONE marker - N0.  And I laughed when I realized how much it reminded me of someone raising their fists in the air and shouting, 'Noooooooooooooooooooooo!'

Instead of just saying N0, I feel like celebrating with a giveaway!!

Post a comment - tell me about your colorful journey with Copic.  And I'll draw a winner on Friday, Sept. 25th.

And now let's look to the year ahead.  Just take a glance of my upcoming planned locations.  It's always fluid - but this is the current chart from now up through a year from today.

October

*Decatur, GA
*Evansville, IN

November

*Columbia, SC

December

*San Antonio, TX

2010
South Florida
*Shawnee, KS (Kansas City)
*Memphis, TN
*Medford, Long Island, NY
Columbus, OH
St. Louis, Mo
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Charlotte, NC
Charleston, WV
Arlington, TX
Hilton Head, SC area
Tulsa, OK area
Chicago / St. Charles, IL
Somerset, NJ
Houston, TX

Will I meet you along the colorful journey?  I hope so!

SL

Copic Color Spotlight: B00 Frost Blue

A little over a year ago, Marianne Walker posted a couple of Color Spotlights on her blog.  Let's just say she had me at 'Hello'.  I was hooked.  I have taken a few colors on my own and began generating my own color combinations, using established color theory guidelines and hope to feature a couple of these semi-monthly.  It's a wonderful way to occupy myself when traveling.  I'm also adding the computer's interpretation of these colors.

Today's color is the ever useful, and pale B00.  I use it so often, I found it was actually, finally needing reinking today!  And for some reason, it looks like BOO (as in Halloween), so it was today's choice.  LOL!

Available in these styles: Copic, Sketch, Ciao

Natural Blending family:
B0000, B000, B00, B01, B02, B04, B05, B06

Simple Blend:
Highlight B0000 Midtone B00 Shadow B02

Similar colors, other families:
BV00, RV00, R00, YR00, Y00, YG00, G00, E00, C00 and W00

Sally Lynn’s 'Interesting' Combos:
B00 + BG11, B00 + R20

Advanced Color Combination Guidelines for B00*:

Complement (opposite each other on the color wheel): B00 / E01

Complementary (5-color scheme based on opposing two hues across the color wheel): G000, BG75, B00, E59, E01

Triadic (arranged in a triangle around color wheel for contrast): RV02, BG72, B00, BG93, YG93

Shades (Subtle variations of base hue): BG75, BG72, B00, BG000, B52

Monochromatic (Varied intensity and lightness in a single hue): BG000, BG75, B00, BG18, B52

Compound (higher contrast across multiple hues): B37, B63, B00, YR02, E04

R: 179 G: 234 B: 240 
C: 27 M: 0 Y: 7 K: 0
#b3eaf0

*Interpretations based on Adobe Kuler tool using the digital representation of the Copic Color Spectrum. I generate these as suggestions for color combos to try when you are looking for a nice change, or you have a paper that matches this particular color and you want help picking other unusual colors to go with it.  These are highly subjective and MY interpretations based on on-screen samplings.

From my worksheet, I have created this card; using the Compound color swatches as the basis for my color choices.

 

Products Used for this Card Project:

• Paper: 'Transatlantique' by Graphic 45, Black Magic Color Core cardstock by Core'dinations, Neenah Classic Crest in Solar White 80#

• Stamps: 'Road Trip' by Inkadinkadoo

• Copic: Airbrush System with B00, and E33, B34/B37, B63/B66, B0000/B00/B02, YR00/YR02/YR04, E00/E04/E07

• Stamping Ink: Memento 'Tuxedo Black' by Tsukineko

• Tools: Copic Airbrush System, Spellbinders Nestabilities 'Large Labels' and Pierceabilities 'Scallop and Ric Rac border' set.

• Misc: Buttons and waxed linen thread.

Notes: Sentiment was first stamped with YR02 and B63 and then 'overstamped' with Memento to give it the impression of being a lit road sign.

Enjoy and have a great week.

SL

Cool Weather and Good Friends

Wow, the weather has made an abrupt change towards cooler temperatures.  It's nearly noon and barely creeping past 60 degrees!  Last night I had the deck doors open to bring in the breeze and huddled up under Grandma's quilt. 

Then I got a tearful phone call at 10:30pm from 'little C' aka Courtney, that she wanted to come home from her friend's house where she was spending the night.  Her friend keeps later hours and so Courtney was overtired and cranky.  Then when it was time to go to bed, nothing would work to get to sleep because she was wound up. 

• The windows were open and it was making noise. 
• She keeps the light on in the hallway and I couldn't even sleep with my pillow over my head.
• etc. etc.

But with just me at home and three children in bed incl. a friend spending the night here as well - I didn't want to roust them all up to go get Courtney.  So I called my friend, Laura -- and don't you know she completely understood and watched over them while I went out to get Courtney. 

When I got back home and tucked in the tuckered little C., I set about making a card for Laura.

 

I like the sentiment set from, appropriately named, My Sentiments Exactly.  This one is a great two-parter for cards which reads:

"If there's anything a friend can do...

...this friend would be most happy to."

And the cooler weather inspired me to pull out these pumpkins and color them.  These stamps have the wonderful stippled shading appearance to the images.  They give you great hints about where to apply your colored shading.  I stamped them with Memento's London Fog color - which is lovely for getting a softer impression and more realistic look for nature imprints. 

I used my favorite pumpkin colors:

Copics: YR16 / YR14 / YR18 with a little YR61 to make them less bright.
YG91 / YG95 / YG97 for the stems

The papers are from Graphic 45, Transatlantique collection.

Embellishments: The wonderful felt vine is from Prima.  It's called DeVines.  Perfect name!  And the leaves are cut from specialty paper from the Flirty Little Secret collection.  Dew Drops from The Robin's Nest.

Spellbinders dies used: Nestabilities Labels Four and Labels One sets.

Stamps: The cute little bug is from Crafty Secrets.  The Pumpkins are from CTMH Co.

I'm going with her to a fundraiser for Kevin's Community Center tonight, "Mozart, Merlot and Mums".  Sounds wonderful (if the skies stay just gray and not rainy!).  So I hope you are having a better weather Saturday in the company of good friends too.