Copic Colour Challenge #63 --- Pink and Blue

Yep, this is my second post today!  In fact, there will be three posts as I catch up from last week which was very busy, but very fun. 

The Copic Colour Challenge this week uses pastel blues and pink. 

I substituted BG10 Cool Shadow for BG11 and BG01 Aqua Blue for BG02.

I wanted to stay away from my first thought, which was a baby card, but ended up using Mo Manning's "Baby Fairy Yuriko" anyway.  She is a new illustration and I hadn't colored her yet.  I'm glad I did and added a bit of whimsy when using the Copic colors to add to the fairy magic. When coloring her dress I blended the three colors together and added clear Spica glitz, trying to achieve a gossamer look, as in her wings.  Her hair, in bright yellows, is hightlighted further with gold Spica, as though taken from the sun itself.

The gorgeous cutout paper is from KI Memories that I bought back in 2007.  I tend to horde my favorite papers. Silly, isn't it? But I'm glad I pulled it out of my treasure chest.  The sketch for this card is really very simple, but the cutout paper adds so much flair!   Then I added beaded flowers from Michael's putting butterflies where the rhinestone centers originally were. 

I do love this little fairy!  Love the hummingbird, too!  I hope you visit the Copic Colour Challenge and see the wonderful creations by the DT.  Play along, too, if you haven't already.

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great week!

Copic Colour Challenge --- Mother's Day Tea Party

This is my second post today --- doing a bit of catching up!  Who knows?  There just might be a third one ... nah!

Anyway, the Copic Colour Challenge gave us a lovely set of colors to work with this week.  I replaced the BV02 with BV01 Viola.

As I said in the previous post I am focused on Mother's Day this week.  When I saw this illustration from Mo Manning, memories of dressing up in my mother's clothes came flooding back!  Remember when we just couldn't wait to grow up and fill those beautiful high heels of Mom's?  These days I wouldn't be able to walk across the room in those heels!  Here is the sweet illustration "Tea Party" for Mother:

I used the Martha Stewart punch around set on a 10.5 x 5 inch piece of white cardstock, folded in half and lined with lime green dp.  The striped dp coordinates with the lime green.  Both are from Daisy D's.  The illustration is colored with the selected Copics and shades slightly darker for depth. The sentiment is computer generated.  The boa was my inspiration for using the feathers rather than flowers and the usual embellies.  Maybe I am a bit biased, but I really love this card! It is fairly simple, but so much fun! 

 

Isn't she cute? I love those long white gloves! 

I hope all the mothers out there are treated to a day of love and laughter... and maybe a spot of tea!

Two Cards..... Two Challenges: WOJ and CCC

After a very busy weekend I treated myself to a 3-hour nap today.  I'm not a napper, but it really was rejuvenating because I was able to get into the studio and finish two cards for two of my favorite challenges.

First is the Whiff of Joy Challenge #75 using the colors yellow and green with an additional color.  I added pink to the mix. 

This image from last year's WOJ summer kit is colored with Copics YG23, Y08, and RV25, primarily.  The dp is from my scrap pile and had all the colors I wanted for this warm, summer card.  The flowers are Prima "Got Flowers" (there's a LOT of flowers in that little jar!), the label sentiment from KI Memories, and the embossed flowers are Cuttlebug border folder.  It's all topped of with little pearls and delicious ribbon from the Target dollar bin (can you believe it?!).  I don't know about you but I am craving lemonade right now!

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Now for the Copic Colour Challenge #60.  It's a great color combination that lent itself well to a card for a little boy to give to his mama for Mother's Day.

I didn't have the exact Copics so I used B91, E49, and Y21, primarily.  I was really surprised to find this dp in my scrapbook stash.  It contains all of these colors!  The image is a cutie from Mo Manning called "Sorry", and I think he also works well for a Mother's Day card.  The ribbon is from the Michael's dollar bin (gotta love those dollar bins!) and the sentiment is computer generated.

What mama could resist this little face?

So many cards to make......... so little time!  No more 3-hour naps for me!

Thanks for stopping by!  Your time and comments are so appreciated.  I hope your week is fantastic!

Copic Colour Challenge #56 --- Shades of Lavender, Green, and Blue on a Whiff of Joy Sketch

The Copic Colour Challenge last week was a doozy!  I had fun with it though.  This week's color combo is so lovely and I got to use a new stamp, new paper, a new sketch and ribbon I've been dying to use.  Here is the color combo:

Such pretty colors!  I actually had to substitute BV01 Viola for the BV02 and G00 Jade Green for the G02.  Then I used this fun sketch from the Whiff of Joy Inspirations and Tutorial blog.

And here is my card:

 

The image is from Whiff of Joy's new Blooming Spring stamp kit.  It is only available at stores so check with your favorite store and if they don't have it whimper, cry, stomp your feet --- anything to get them to stock it! :)  Along with the colors in the combo I used other shades for depth.  Here are the deets:  Blouse:  BV01, BV04, BV0000; Skirt: B32, B34, B21; Apron G00, G12; Hair: E07, E08, E09, E000; Skin: E000, E21

The beautiful designer paper is from the new Penny Lane collection by My Mind's Eye.  The flowered strip looks like DP, but is actually sheer ribbon attached to a piece of aqua card stock to show off the flowers.  I love this ribbon and this was a perfect place to use it! I also made a matching envelope with the template that comes with the Martha Stewart scoring board.

How about some detail pics?

 This card will be going to a friend for Easter, but I'm not telling who!

I'm so glad you stopped by today.  I hope your weekend has been restful and your Sunday joyful! 

Copic Colour Challenge #55 --- Warm Gray, Bush, Cool Gray

As promised, here is my second post for today.  The Copic Colour Challenge #55 is a great color scheme this week. 

This is a beautiful color combination and, I must say, quite a challenge!  But I think I pulled it off.

Using the adorable artist by Sarah Kay, I colored her using the basic color theme.  I did have to substitute the BG96 Bush, but came close.  So here is the complete list of Copics:

Pants: W7, W5

Smock: BG75, BG72

Easel: E44, E71

Bear: C7, C3

Skin: E00, E000

Hair" E41, E53

All of the paper is from an Autumn Leaves mega pack called The Manhattan Collection.  The colors of the papers and punch-out embellishments are a perfect match for the color scheme.  I've had this paper for a long time and was so excited to be able to use it here. Everything but the pearls in the corner came from that pack.  The layers of rectangles were cut with my Nesties.  Here's a close-up:

You know, this may be one of my favorite color themes since I started with CCC!  I have lots more of the DP to use, too!  I hope you enjoyed your visit here.  Thanks for stopping by.  Don't forget to hop over to CCC for a look at the DT's projects!  Hey, hop on board with your own project, too.  I'll come see it!

Two Challenges, Two Color Themes

Whiff of Joy Challenge #69 
and Copic Colour Challenge #54

Whiff of Joy, one of my favorite challenges as well as stamp creators, has a color theme this week which tingles the senses of taste and smell as well as sight.  Coffee and Cream --- Mmmmm!

WOJ's "Willow Reading a Story" is such a sweet image.  I've colored it a couple of times, but this one I really like.  The warm coffee colors make this scene look like a quiet evening of reading and togetherness.  I used Copics E07, E17, E29, E31, E37, and E41 along with E00 and E000 for the skin.  The DP is from a brand new DCWV collection called "At Home".  Flowers from my stash, and a lovely angel charm from Blue Moon Tokens.

Copic Colour Challenge, because I LOVE Copics, presented quite a challenging color theme.

I didn't have the exact colors so I substituted BG13 and B91.  I do have Y21, which I use a lot!  For depth and shading I used BG10, B95, and Y15.  Here is my card:

The illustration is the adorable "Savannah on Easter" by Mo Manning, a brand new digital image.  She absolutely makes me laugh!  The DP is from Making Memories "English Garden", which I am going to miss when I use it all up!  Flowers, ribbon, and buttons are from my stash.

I hope you enjoyd looking at my cards as much as I enjoyed creating them.  I've had the opportunity to meet so many incredibly talented people in this blogging community.  The inspiration, sharing and encouragement I've received makes this the greatest network for our craft.  So, many thanks to all who visit here and for your comments.  Please be sure to visit Whiff of Joy and Copic Colour Challenge for more inspiration and oooos and aaaahhhhs!

Have a wonderful week!

Copic Colour Challenge #53 --- Yellow Green, Golden Yellow, Cool Gray No. 7

It looks like spring just might be around the corner --- I hope!  This week I saw a flock of robins and a red-winged blackbird, sure signs of warmer weather here in Missouri.  Add to that the sunny shades of yellow in this week's Copic Colour Challenge and the stage is set for walks in the country and birds coming to the feeders.

With spring comes April showers, and this little cutie and her friends by Mo Manning are enjoying every drop of the refreshing rain.

I used Basic Grey Origins DP which contains colors very similar to the challenge scheme.  I border punched one of the pieces with a new Martha Stewart extra wide punches, added some woven flowers from the Making Memories Chloe's Closet collection,  yellow Prima flowers, and a pewter charm.  I think "laugh" is a good sentiment for this card.

Thank you for stopping by! I hope you are enjoying your weekend and that wherever you are the weather is sunny and mild --- and warm!

Copic Colour Challenge #52 --- Grey, Pink Green

This week's color combo for the Copic Colour Challenge is one of my favorites: 

I love the simple joy in this Sarah Kay image.  The color combo is perfect for this, especially with the DP from the Basic Grey Two Scoops collection.  I do have to admit to a little bit of a goof-up in the colors.  Instead of the R11 Pale Cherry Pink, I accidently picked up the RV11 for the apron.  After the coloring was done I used the R11 over the apron anyway.  The results are still pretty.  The stunning flowers are new from Prima at Michael's.  Embellies are a string of white flat beads and a little sticker that says "Simple Joys". The left edge is punched with Martha Stewart, revealing a coordinating piece of the DP on the inside.

Thank you for stopping by!  I hope your week is off to a great start!

Copic Colour Challenge #51 and Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #18

Two of my favorite challenges had very similar themes this week, so I am showing two cards in one post today!   

The first one is the Copic Colour Challenge blog.  This week the colors are:

(I substituted RV22 for the pink)

The illustration is the sweet "Sugar" from Mo Manning.  There is so much great detail in the image and I didn't want to detract from it, so I kept the layout simple.  I had so much fun coloring all these yummy cupcakes and the adorable fairy.  But I have a very strong craving for butter cream icing!! Along with the Copics I used silver and clear Copic Spica markers.  This is the first time using them and I love the way the glitter flows.  My Nesties made the die cuts.  The DP pink is from My Mind's Eye Laundry Line collection.  The blue glitter paper came from Walmart.  The corner brads are from Michael's Recollection accents.  The sentiment charm says "Wish" and I think this card would be perfect for a birthday.

The second card is for the Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge.  The theme this week is to use the colors pink, white, and red and to include a heart. 

The illustration is Mo Manning's "Sunday's Child".  She is just so cheerful and seems to be shouting out "Happy Valentine's Day!"  I used Copics RV22 and R29, primarily.  Her dress and flowers are coated in Copic clear Spica markers. The papers are from various scraps in the colors red and pink, plus a heart-shaped doily.  Now here's a little secret:  I rubbed the sentiment onto a piece of acetate, covering the front of the card.  The acetate has a slightly rough texture on the underside, which created a little extra sparkle in the photographs.  Here's another secret:  this card is for my DH, if he ever gets to come in off the road!!

Thank you for taking a look at my cards today!  I appreciate your time and comments.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Copic Colour Challenge #50

Welcome to a new week!  Ours has started with more snow.  So far about 2-3 inches but, believe it or not, it hasn't piled up on the roads.  The problem, though, is the ice that will form tonight.  So, I am staying cozy by the fireplace and making cards to get caught up this week.

Copic Colour Challenge #50 is a monochromatic combo.  Here are the colors to use:

For my card I used the fabulous Mo Manny's "Mummu Dancing".  She most definitely is the picture of live, laugh, love!  Two of my Copics were just one number off from the featured selection.  I used E17, E41, and E77.  They look just fine and the butterfly DP from Papers Studio complement the image beautifully.  The flowers are from Prima and the centers are roses from 7 Kids College Fund.  I tucked a paper doily in the upper right corner, much like the petticoat peeking out from Mummu's skirt.  The image and frame are Nestabilities die cuts.  I love Mummu's spirit and I hope this card makes someone smile.

The DT over at Copic Colour Challenge have amazing projects using this color combo.  Take a hop over there.  You won't regret it!

Thank you so much for stopping by!  I hope your week is delightful.  If you are in snowy areas, please be safe when driving or even walking --- ice is nothing to understimate.

Copic Colour Challenge #49

Yes, this is my second post of the evening!  I actually did two challenge cards today, both on the first day of the challenges!  It's not that I'm that organized, just needed to get ahead of the next couple of days.  Besides, the color scheme at Copic Colour Challenge #49 was just too good to pass up!   Here it is:

I had a couple of illustrations pop into my head right away and I chose the beautiful "Christening" by Mo Manning.  Then I put together an ivory card with subtle embellishments and pearls.

Materials:

Papers:  Ivory card stock from PaperTrey, scrap from K&Company

Prima Flowers with rose centers embellished with tiny stick-on pearls

Antique lace (I don't remember where I got it --- sorry)

Stick-on medium pearls

Cross charm

Cuttlebug Bloom Dots embossing folder

I love this illustration, as I do all of Mo's work!  I wish I knew a new baby girl to give this to!  There are some beautiful projects over at Copic Colour Challenge --- hop on over for a look!

Thank you for stopping by again!