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Wednesday, 29 July 2009

First time with copics




















This is my entry for the sugar bowl challenge http://sugarbowlblog.blogspot.com/ a little last minute again, isn't amazing how quickly 2 weeks pass! I think this is just about recognisable as Gayle's Sketch, just been elongated slightly!

For those of you who have been enquiring about my new craft purchases, I have used my new copics here, I was a little nervous as I normally use water colour pens and pencils which I think are probably a bit more forgiving. I think I need a lot more practice, but I am quite please with how her hair turned out. Unfortunately I didn't have the right ink to use with them so it has bled a little, which is why I have gone for the whole ripped and torn look thinking I might get away with it if I go for the whole distressed look!

The paper is new as well, although it has already made an appearance on my blog, its from " Bo Bunny - Beau Jardin, blush"

I am not sure about the big bow, not normally my thing but it was a required element so hay ho! guess its good to be pushed out of my comfort zone once and a while!
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  1. Sandra MacLean29 July 2009 at 15:06

    Very very cute Juls! This little gorjuss girl reminds me of my little one when she pretends to throw a tantrum - she crosses her arms and pouts! But you can see the corners of her mouth turn up into a little smile. :) Thanks so much for visiting my blog today!

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  2. Carolyn29 July 2009 at 15:10

    What a beautiful card. Thank you for visiting my blog and your kind comments. I am a huge Sugar Bowl follower. I love Sugar Bowl stamps and am obsessed with gorjuss girls. Please visit my blog anytime.
    Hugs xx
    Carolyn

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  3. Andrea,29 July 2009 at 15:24

    Oh this is fab, I love the monochrome

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  4. PinksyDoodles29 July 2009 at 15:57

    Hi Juls, you've done a brilliant job for your first time with Copics! I think the distressed look works really well. This is such cute GG, I bet most people know a little girl who can do this look. I think your bow is great!
    Clare x

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  5. Anonymous29 July 2009 at 16:19

    Gorgeous card, love the black and white colour combo! Well done you with the first time using copics! Brilliant job!
    Erin x

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  6. Sherry Eckblad29 July 2009 at 16:34

    This card is simply too sweet for words. Love the image and papers that you used.

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  7. Kat29 July 2009 at 16:36

    Hi Juls I love your card. I have only just managed to post mine. Oops i just remembered I haven't entered it on the Sugar Bowl site yet! Nearly did that with the one I made for Truly Scrumptious yesterday. I've used a Gorjuss Girl too. Mine is coloured with Promarkers. I usually stick to watercolour pencils too. I have Prismas which I can't get round to sharpening - got some done but it is hard going. My friend has a battery operated sharpener - think I need one too. I realised after I started colouring that I had probably used Stazon which is the wrong ink to use! People recommend Memento tuxedo black for Promarkers so I expect Copics are the same.

    Kat x

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  8. craftyb29 July 2009 at 17:09

    Hi Juls, I think you've made a fab attempt at your first "go" with Copics! I think any new colouring medium takes a bit of practice...I bet if you look back at this card in a few months you'll be surprised how much you've learned!!

    i must go and get my card entered too...if you're not in and all that!! I haven't had a chance to craft much this past week...where does the time go!! bx

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  9. Riet29 July 2009 at 18:06

    What a beautiful card Juls,i love the image and papers.

    Hugs Riet.x

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  10. cabio's craft corner29 July 2009 at 20:57

    I love your grey tone and your copic coloring is great!
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  11. Anonymous29 July 2009 at 21:32

    So cute!! Love the black and white!! :) HUGS

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  12. Liza29 July 2009 at 21:58

    Great card, I love the black and white combo and your big bow looks fab.

    Liza x

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  13. Jodi29 July 2009 at 22:27

    Very pretty card!! Love the coloring of your image too!!
    Hugs
    Jodi =)

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  14. Anonymous29 July 2009 at 22:47

    WOW....if that is your first time with copic it's stunning.

    Well done you

    Shell

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  15. Tinkertaylor29 July 2009 at 23:36

    Fab card love the whole distressed look

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  16. Jessica Theodore30 July 2009 at 01:55

    Wow great card, so creative with the distressing, really pulls the whole card together! love the bow and just that little bit of colour to the side! love it! xx

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  17. Karen Wilson30 July 2009 at 04:33

    Hi Juls! Thanks for visting my blog today and leaving such a nice comment! Hope you visit again soon. I love this card! It reminds me of my daughter too, right when her attitude's about to kick in! LOL!! I think you did a fantastic job on her!! Sometimes it's good when we get outside our comfort zone. Great job and TFS!

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  18. Lilian30 July 2009 at 06:29

    Hi Juls! Your card is just stunning in black and white! The torn edges are the perfect touch! Really made the card WOW! Your coloring with the markers is just wonderful (First time, you sure???) :) Fantastic work! Thanks for joining the SB challenge and hope to see you in the next one too! Have a great day!

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  19. Janiel/ janny30 July 2009 at 06:58

    Hello Juls, Love the card!! Love the destressed look. Your coloring is great...and for the first time too! :o)
    hugs janny

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  20. debby400030 July 2009 at 09:37

    Fabulous card and I love the bow.
    luv
    Debby

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  21. Stefanie30 July 2009 at 11:27

    Hi Juls, what a great job you did with your copics!! And I love the torn edges and the black & white. Looks great!!

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  22. liszha30 July 2009 at 14:30

    I use the ciao copic markers and they tend to bleed a little too. Apparently there is something called No bleed paper. haven't found it yet.

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  23. Sharon30 July 2009 at 15:12

    Your card looks great, love the monochrome look and you've done really well with the copics.x

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  24. Jeni C Slack (^0^)30 July 2009 at 16:15

    Juls, I think you did really well with the monochrome look too! :) Memento Ink is best for copics/promarkers, figured that out by trial and error. It took me a lot of practice and I still need more, lol to get it to look like how I want it too. Great job! xox ~Jeni

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  25. CraftyC30 July 2009 at 17:09

    I think you've done brilliantly Juls, a fab card and great colours!
    Clairex

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  26. Alysabeth30 July 2009 at 18:07

    Love the DARKNESS

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  27. Sharon30 July 2009 at 18:09

    Hi Juls
    Thanks for visiting my blog & leaving a comment.
    Love the mono colour going on here & well done with your copics. Word of warning, once you get the right ink etc they're addictive lol!!
    hugs
    Sharon x

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  28. Janis Lewis30 July 2009 at 19:22

    So cute. You did a great job!

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  29. Chris Olsen, Glowbug30 July 2009 at 21:58

    I love the monochromatic look of this card and your coloring is beautiful!!

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  30. Jules30 July 2009 at 22:43

    Hi Juls

    You are clearly going to be a natural with those copics. You have used them brilliantly.

    Love the look.

    Love Jules xx

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  31. Jacilynn30 July 2009 at 23:44

    so super cute! I love the black and white. this turned out great!

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  32. Tammi31 July 2009 at 04:19

    Juls this is cute and I think the bow looks great with it! Memento ink works great with the copics, have fun coloring! :)

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  33. jem (jane elizabeth middleton)31 July 2009 at 08:17

    very striking . janex

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  34. Unknown31 July 2009 at 08:31

    Fab card, your clouring is brilliant!! Love the black and white, I'm planning on trying this out too!!
    Hugs Angela x

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  35. Anonymous31 July 2009 at 13:15

    I love the monochrome look!! This is fab and you did so well with the copics xx jo xx

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  36. Victoria31 July 2009 at 20:33

    This is fab Juls! Love the monochromatic effect nd the big spotty ribbon is gorgeous!
    Have a great weekend!
    Hugs, Vicky ~x~

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  37. Karen2 August 2009 at 09:41

    Thanks Juls! ;)
    I really love your cards with the Gorjuss Girls on it! :D
    Hugs,
    Karen.

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  38. Anne2 August 2009 at 21:05

    Thanks for your visit and nice comment in my blog. You are welcome anytime! ;-)
    I love the card with the Gorjuss Girl! A stamp with her is on my wish-list.
    Hugs, Anne

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  39. PokSa6 August 2009 at 20:21

    hello,
    ... i like your style ... :)

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  40. Alex10 August 2009 at 14:00

    Love this monochrome look! Super card :)

    Thanks for sharing.

    Alex x

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