My 1st attempt with Copic Markers

So here is my first attempt at using Copic Markers, not my best work that's for sure. At the moment I am undecided what I think of them. I guess I expected to pick them up and come up with a perfect result 1st time. LOL.
I see so much beautiful work done with them, they are so very different to use  and a whole different technique then what I am used to with my Prismacolor Pencils.

I  picked a very simple image to colour, it is from today's new releases by SquiggleFly. This is 'Gus' by artist Jane Beljo.
The word 'celebrate' is from Stampin Up

Don't forget to check out what the other SquiggleFlyers are upto. Links to their Blogs are on the right side bar.

Until Next Time

Inking of you All

Michelle

Annabelle Sketch and Bling Challenge #9

Friday has rolled around and it is now time for another Annabelle Stamps Sketch and Bling Challenge (SCS keyword ABSC009)

Another nice easy one  for you.
For my card this week I have coloured using Twinkling H2Os as they are now available from Annabelle Stamps


Twinkling H2Os are little pots of shimmering watercolour. They are just to die for and of course I own every single colour. Unfortunately the shimmer doesn't show up so well in the photo. To embellish this card I have used the fabulous sprinkles in Blossom (wait until you see the new colours and sizes WOW you will want them all, they being released 15/01/10)

To get the best of your Twinkling H2O's it is best to emboss your image first.

The Annabelle Design Team Girls have out done themselves this week with the sketch so don't foget to checkout what the have been up to. Links to their Blogs are on the sidebar.

Next Friday is the day for Annabelle Stamps new 2010 release  so don't forget to pop back and check it out but for now let me give you a sneak peek

Until next Time

Inking of you All

Michelle

SquiggleFly Colour Challenge

Every Wednesday is Squigglefly's colour challenge, over on  SNR Card Universe. This week the colours Turquoise, Brown and Olive. I would never have thought to add olive to this colour combo but it works,

 The image I have used is a brand new release called 'Don't be scared'. Squigglefly (for those of you who are still not familiar with them) are digital images downloaded to your computer, can you tell the difference between this card and my others?
To make this card, I resized the image to the size I wanted, printed it out on white cardstock. I coloured as normal with my Prismacolor Pencils and blended with odourless mineral spirits. I did not heat set the image or do anything different.
I cut the image out using my petite oval nestabilities and the photo corner with an SU punch.
For the base card I have used turquoise criss-cross Bazzill and the brown layers are SU chocolate chip. The designer paper is from Dream Street Papers.
I have used olive rhinestones in the top left hand corner, the ribbon as you can see  is also chocolate and turquoise.
This image was such an easy one to colour, this card took approximately 30minutes from start to finish.

Until Next Time
Inking of you All
Michelle

High Hopes Blog Challenge #57

Welcome to all my new followers, it is so nice to see you here. So thanks so much for joining.
It is that time of the week for a new High Hopes Blog Challenge, although I am no longer a part of the team I still thought I'd play along. I know I'm probably not eligible to win the prizeand it's probably a good thing since I already have the gorgeous stamp that they have up for grabs.
The challenge is a sketch by the wonderful Head Diva Nikki.

The sketch challenges are great because you really don't have to think about where to put all the papers and embellishments, it's all there right in front of you. The hardest part is choosing which High Hopes Stamp to use.

I chose this really cool Hippo.

The image has been stamped in Black Stazon Ink and coloured with the Prismacolor pencils. The designer paper is from '3 bugs in a rug'.

Until Next Time

Inking of you All

Michelle

Annabelle Stamps 1st challenge for 2010

Here is this weeks Annabelle Stamps Bling and Sketch Challenge #8 (scs keyword ABSC008) It's a nice easy one to get you started off for the year

Now for my card

For this card I have chosen the stamp 'Party Cupcake' it is available as single stamp. The sentiment is from the 'Swirl Tree' set.

I have stamped in Black Brilliance ink and coloured with Prismacolor Pencils. The cardstock is Bazzill and the paper is from My Memories.  My friend Wendy bought this paper because she thought it was pretty (I might add she purchased more than one sheet, because that is what stampers do), although this soft floral print is so NOT her style. Anyhow she thought I might need it because YES it is my style. So what do you think? The colour of the paper is not as good  photographed as the actual piece. It does have more mauve through it and the colouring of the image is pretty accurate.

Last but not least the embellishments are 'sprinkle pearls' also available from Annabelle Stamps

We would love to see your cards so don't forget to enter the Sketch and Bling challenge, just click on the link in the right side bar.

Until Next Time

Inking of you all

Michelle

SquiggleFly's New Releases

Today marks Squigglefly 's  1st release for 2010.
I am so excited about this new design team that I couldn't wait to get started on my cards.
This new image is called Rag Time Reader (artist: Cheryl Alger), I think  you will all agree with me when I say she's just gorgeous.

To create this card, I simply made the image the size I wanted, then printed it out on my computer printer. Next I coloured (as normal) with my favourite Prismacolor Pencils and blended with Odourless mineral spirits.

The finished card is square about 6"x6". The cardstock is Bazzill and the designer paper is from Basic Grey's 'two scoops' pad.

I finished off with a co-ordinating paper flower and a white heart 'sprinkle'.

Keep an eye out on my blog for the release of these sprinkles (this is a sneak peek, aren't they fabulous, I just know you will all want some)

Image available from Squiggle Fly

Sprinkles available from Annabelle Stamps

Until Next Time

Inking of you All

Michelle

What's behind door number 2 ?

Happy New Year everyone. I hope it is off to a good start for you.
In my last post I said 'as one door closes another one opens'. That 1st door was the High Hopes Design Team. The new door opening now is ...... (drumroll)
I am on the Design Team for Squigglefly Digi Designs. Click on the above link to take you to their website.

These are digital images printed from your computer. Now take a look at my first card. Can you tell the difference between this image and one of my previous stamped images???

This image I have chosen is called TinyTina's House by artist Tracey Malnofski.
Isn't this image adorable.
I have coloured using Prismacolor Pencils blended with odourless mineral spirits (also known as Gamsol)
The cardstock is bazzill and Su Certainly Celery, the designer paper is Crate Paper. I chose matching dusty pink satin ribbon and bazzill brads as my embellishments.

Tomorrow Squigglefly is releasing it's first lot of designs for 2010, don't forget to pop by their online store and take a peek.

Until Next Time
Inking of you All
Michelle