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How You Bean? Stamp AnnieThing

Hello friends and family! I am bringing you a little mid-week Stamp AnnieThing inspiration. I have been playing with a Gelli Arts: Gel Printing Plate recently so I decided to create a background for the adorable Gracie-How You Bean image.

I colored Gracie with my Copics:

Then I used the Gel Printing plate, Copic Various Ink refills and a plastic cup to create faux coffee rings on watercolor paper:

Add the two together with some pretty patterned papers and trim and we have a card!

Here is a close up of Gracie to see her hair and skin a little better. I added a touch of Glossy Accents onto the coffee bean on the cup too.

Thanks for stopping by today! If you have not had a chance make sure to enter your “Pastel” creation in this month’s theme challenge on our FaceBook Fan page!

Have a Happy Colorful Day!

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Stamp AnnieThing April Release Day #2


 It's April!  I have to admit, the year is flying by, but this month's release is out of this world!
 
 Day two consists of our latest stamp, Ethan Outta this world!  How cool is this for a masculine/male card or theme party???
 
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I am using another unique set of colors today! I decided once I started I was having way too much fun with funky colored skin and hair!
Ethan went a little blue green with flame like hair. He is floating past a planet that I created with Copic Ink refills on Glossy Photo paper and the beautiful new die cut included in this month’s release. That glitter background paper is from the Grab and Go box from March!
Here is the full card. Ethan is floating through the night sky, obviously he does better in a no oxygen atmosphere than I would ?

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Have a Happy Colorful Day!

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Trellis Die and Inky Background

Welcome Dare 2B Artzy fans! Michelle Houghton here with a dose of D2BA inspiration! 

I went bold for my cards today! I used the Trellis die and cut several colors of cardstock, then created a couple different inky backgrounds and laid the trellis on top, as simple as that!

Here is a closer look at one of the inky backgrounds, I used Yupo paper and my Copic Various Ink refills:

Here are the two cards I finished and I have more background and Trellis’ to create more!

I love the peek of pattern and the striking nature of the die cut. I can see a whole slew of uses for this background die!

Here is a direct link to the beautiful Trellis Background Die

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Have a Happy Colorful Day!

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COPIC NEWS!

I am thrilled to announce the first 2 Copic College weekends!

I will be scheduling 4 weekend events for the 2018 season and 2 are ready to announce. I can tell you many of the details now, but you will need to stay tuned for more AND come back to register after January 15th!

What is Copic College?

  • 20 hours of Copic Coloring and instruction over 3 days (Friday – Sunday)
  • We will push our skills warming up and refreshing our coloring skills Friday then continue building on them with techniques that can be used on countless other projects Saturday and Sunday. 

How much does it cost?

  • 350.00 

What does that include? (this list is not complete, but here is what I have so far)

  • Class manual
  • Packet of images from myself and 4 talented digital artists!
  • A meal and snack Friday, a meal and snack Saturday and snack on Sunday
  • Discounted rate at the hotel (the exception to this is my first weekend in Ankeny, IA)
  • 20 hours of instruction
  • Small tool kit – this is not complete yet but fun little additions
  • Plenty of individual help with talented teacher assistants

Other activities/options/add ons

  • Raffel – tickets are 1 for $5.00  or 5 for $20.00 – the prize? Possible prizes – Copic Air brush system including air compressor, Prisma Color Pencils, prize pack from Imagination International, Inc.
  • Copic Fix station – for $2.00 per marker we will refill and clean any of your markers (any style body) you can add a small fee and replace nibs as well.

What is not included?

  • Your marker sets. You will be required to bring your own markers to Copic College. I will post a list of colors when registration opens on January 15th **NOTE there will be several sets available for rental for the weekend, this is a great option if you are wanting to try Copic and not invest in the markers right away**

My first Copic College is: 

Ankeny, IA – April 6-8th – Memory Bound Scrapbook Store

My second Copic College is:

Minneapolis, MN – May 11-13th – Hilton Garden Inn Eden Prairie

This weekend, January 5-7th this blog is getting a major facelift and my hope is to be working out all the glitches so that both of these classes will be open for registration January 15th! I will have a few more of the details hammered out including a marker list.

In the meantime if you have questions please ask! And if you have not subscribe to my blog and I will be sending newsletters when classes are announced and then open for registration!

Have a Happy Colorful Week!

 

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Imagination International, Inc. Holiday Wish List Part 2!

So I was going to do a top 5 wish list from Imagination International, Inc. BUT there are just too many things I love about the products at III so I am doing a part 2 with 5 more things that I would put on my wish list. So you know, I am only putting items on my wish list that I use regularly! These are things that I pull out multiple times a week and some on a daily basis. So on with the crafty/artsy goodness! If you missed the first 5 scroll down or check them out on this post: Imagination International, Inc. Holiday Wish List Part 1

6. Kirarina Wink pens

I love these opaque pens! I use them on top of my Copics in a lot of situations, in particular small touches of opaque white. Small reflection in an eye anyone? They even have a little shimmer!

7. Is another Kirarina product, Kirarina 2win

Do you have a planner person in your life? You know who I am talking about , list making calendar toting highlighting fool? These are so perfect! They have 2 ends (thus the 2win name) One is a sketch pen and the other is a slightly lighter ink that is a highlighter! All sorts of fun colors AND scented, makes me giggle every time! It takes me right back to grade school! Mr. Sketch ring a bell to anyone out there? These are an upgrade and I have found myself even tucking them into my purse and every corner so they are always available for lists, notes and of course my planner!!

8. Sense Book. OK I know another paper source, but this one I use completely differently! 

Sense books come in refill and non-refill varieties I have both and depending on who you are buying for both have their benefits. Why do I like them, I just like the aspect of different sizes, I have a small one for a prayer journal and medium size one (many of these) for all of my class notes, ideas, quick sketches AND lettering practice. And I love the variety of paper styles as well, they come in lined paper, blank and graph as well. The graph works brilliantly for my lettering practice and the blanks are super fun for quick sketches. 

9. Nobby pencils

These are SO FUN. If you have a sketch artist in your life this would need to get bumped up to #1. These are chunky lead pencils that are perfect for drawing. They even have their own built in sharpeners in the lid. (Don’t forget the refill leads if this makes it into your shopping cart)

10. Tommy Art

OK so out of the list I have given you this is the one I do not reach for regularly BUT it is not because I do not love the product it is a time issue! I heart these paints and all the mediums that come with them! Tommy Art is a chalk based paint that blows the others right out of the park. You know how Copic is the #1 Alcohol marker well Tommy is going to become the #1 crafters paint not to mention DIYer and maybe even some mixed media artists as well! This line includes colors and mediums like waxes, coatings, pastes, transfer gels, sparkle and ohhh metallic! And they are continuing to expand the product line!

Woosh! I am ready to go shop! I hope this helps AND if you ever have questions please ask! I am on-line most days and happy to help!

Have a Happy Colorful Week!