Happy Saturday!

 

I don't know about you, but no matter how many Copics I collect, it still seems like I don't have enough colors!! I'm very matchy-matchy, and like to color my images to coordinate with my papers. So, when I didn't have the right shade of green Copics to go with this pretty striped paper from Martha Stewart, I improvised! I colored the turtle with a combination of Copics and Watercolor Pencils. If you want to see how, I created a simple tutorial here. Go easy on me... it's my first one! I just thought maybe someone out there hasn't tried this, and might benefit from me sharing! :)

 

So, onto today's card... the image is a digi called Turtle's Friend by Meljen's Designs. This card is for the Meljen's Challenge this week - to use pastels on your project; and also for the Flutterby Wednesday Challenge this week - a "LOVE" Recipe:

L = have 2 or more Layers (check!)

O = an Odd # of embellishments (check!)

V = use Violet on your creation (check!)

E = use any color EXCEPT red (check!)

 

 

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you have the chance to get crafty this weekend!

 

 

It's challenge time again at Whimsie Doodles! This month we want you to create a project using only scraps! This was an easy one for me... I save even the tiniest scraps, because they come in handy for my favorite technique - paper piecing! I used an older image for my card, from the Sentiment-Edibles set. The image is actually a 2-scoop cone... I just added an extra scoop!

 

 

I only used a few copics for coloring the cone, and shading the scoops - E53, E51, and E50. And everything except the white cardstock, and card base are from my scraps! This card is also being entered in the CAS-ual Fridays Challenge #39 - Paper Piecing.

 

You can see all the details for entering the Whimsie Doodles Oh, Scrap! Challenge here. Thanks for stopping by! I can't wait to see how you put your scraps to use!

 

 

... this much! Isn't this image adorable?! I was a lucky winner at last week's Meljen's "Hearts" Challenge, and recieved 2 free digis! It was tough to narrow my choice down to just 2 images... so my kiddos helped me decide! This one was their favorite!

 

 

Copic Colors Used:

E57, E55, E30, E50 - Bears

R32, R30 - Ears, Cheeks

R37, R35, R32 - Hearts

BG0000 - Outline

 

I used the Sweet Stop Sketch #144 for the layout, and I'm also entering this into another Meljen's Challenge - "Loving You".

 

Thanks for stopping by today! Let me know what you think!

 

 

Today is the day... a new batch of cute digis are making their debut at Whimsie Doodles! Check them out here! And for a little creative inspiration, here is a card I made using the NEW 80's Rock Lizzie.

 

 

Copic Colors Used:

E21, E00, E000 - Skin

R30 - Cheeks

E39, E37, E35, E33 - Hair

R85, R83, R81 - Pink Stripes, Bow, Heart

100, T7, T5, T2 - Boots, Hat, Skirt

 

The sentiment I used is from the Changito in Space set by Stampendous, and actually says "You Rocket!"... I just masked off a couple of letters to get the right sentiment for my card! What do you think?

 

For more inspiration, be sure to visit the rest of the Doodlelicious Divas:

 

 

 

 I found another digi stamp store called 2 Cute Ink that I am absolutely crazy about!! This Cherry Love image is so cute for Valentine's Day, and I LOVE their little faces!

 

 

Copic Colors Used:

R37, R35, R22, R32 - Cherries

R22 - Heart and Ribbon

E42, E41 - Shadow

 

I used the Sweet Stop Sketch #143 from last week for the layout, and I am also entering this in the iCopic Weekly Challenge - to use red copics.

 

Thanks for visiting me today! I would love to know what you think!