I finally jumped onto the bandwagon and purchased some Copics! I was pretty happy with my Prisma markers, but they did not blend the way I wanted them to. They also do not have a brush tip. I found a really good deal on eBay and took it.
After my first...YEAH they're in...rip open package and color....I realized that they are not magic "you can now color like a professional" markers. There is defiantly a learning curve to them. So where did I go...that's right...Google! HA!
I found a really great Copic tutorial blog called I like Makers , did a little reading and tried again, LOL. This time it was a bit better. I am glad I like to learn new things, since there appears to be a lot that can be learned about coloring. So funny, when I realized that a picture looked better with black outlines right about the time I started school, I thought I had arrived! I knew everything there was to know about coloring, and I was only 5 or 6!
How silly of me!!! So here is my first "Copic" card.
Dogwoods are my favorite tree. Our side yard is boarded with red twigged dogwoods bushes. There are about 20 of them. Those have the tiny cluster flowers similar to the image on the square layer. After they bloom the flowers turn to berries. Birds seem to come from near and far to feast on them. How fun!!! On the corner we have a variegated dogwood tree. This has the larger flowers that are on the oval layer. Soooo very pretty!
When Stampin' Up's 2009 Occasions Mini was posted on the demo site, and I saw "Soft Summer", I knew it would most defiantly be in my preorder. The sentiment is from the "Oval All" set that is also in the occasions mini along with the new scallop oval punch!!!
Look at that paper!!! It is my new favorite from Paper Temptress called Canvas Luster. Look at how the shimmer seems to blend into the ink, making the flowers shimmer beautifully! The texture is so yummy! I heat embossed my image with clear embossing powder and the heat did not effect the paper one tiny bit. I personally find embossing with a clear powder to be the best way for "ME" not to smudge ink. My impatience seems to get the best of me, even when I am certain I waited for the image to dry, LOL
Isn't this adorable. I really like how the large oval punch fits perfectly with the new scallop oval. They match the Nestie die cuts perfectly.
For the inside I kept it simple.
Look at the sentiment stamped onto the Canvas Luster paper. The shimmer makes it look like a mirror! I found that to be quite interesting when I saw the photo.
The recipe is in the card album.
Not to bad for my first Copic card, LOL. Looking at it now, I really think I should have added a little bit of sky behind the flowers on the oval layer, rather than just a little shading. next time, LOL
Have a great night, Hugs, Sandy O
Wow! Stunning details showing how beautiful this card is! Thanks for stopping by my blog and saying "Hi!". Please feel free to pick up some more free digis party favors this weekend at our party!
Keep up the wonderful inspiration! I enjoyed "walking" through your blog today!
Hugs!
Posted by: Laura | November 11, 2009 at 07:49 PM
Beautiful! You look like a pro at using Copics. Thanks for sharing. >:0)
Posted by: Tonya | April 13, 2009 at 09:51 PM
You MUST be kidding that this is your first attempt with Copics... this is BEAUTIFUL!!!! I love the soft look you were able to get... and you are right.. that paper is yummy!
Thanks for sharing your stunning work.
Posted by: Colleen | March 26, 2009 at 04:08 PM
Beautiful! Love all the great Detail. I love the blog "I love Markers" it's a staple for me. Love your coloring. Have a fantastic day!
Posted by: Jacilynn | March 25, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Beautiful cards. Now you have started with your Copics you will never stop!! :-)
xx
Posted by: Karen (Charmed) | March 24, 2009 at 02:16 PM
Sandy, You make me laugh!! I love reading your entries as much as I love seeing your stuff!!
You did a great job for your first time! I love love love the paper you stamped on!!
Talk SOOON!!
Posted by: Sarah Coyle | March 23, 2009 at 07:38 PM