As you may be able to tell from the title I am very excited to finally own some copics!!! 72 in fact! This is my first creation with them. I was so overwhelmed and excited I didn't know where to start to I checked out the copic colour challenge blog the challenge this week was jade green (G00) Light pink (RV21) Pale blue (B32)...so that's where I started.For me This was a back to front way of making a card, I normally choose my DP's first then colour..this time I coloured first...also at the mo I am going through one of those guilt fazes where I feel I must use up everything I have before I buy new stuff so all the cards I have made recently are from my very enormous pile of scraps...that is true for this card so unfortunately I cant tell you what the DP's are as I have no idea! I am quite pleased with the tag..It is actually one that for some reason I must have cut up so I only had a stub of it left..But I cut a little strip of what was left off and stuck it down in 2 pieces and then put the main image over it so it looks like a complete tag!! The layout is my own, as at the mo every time I follow a sketch it seems to go horribly wrong..so trying to do my own thing for a while in attempt to get my mojo back!
Really enjoyed using the copic's. I need to get used to the way they bleed..I have gone over the edges a little as a result of this, but I have tried to disguise it with some grey shadowing!..Its not too noticeable only if you look closely! (so don't ask me why I have chosen to show you a close up of my bad colouring!)
Thought I would also enter this card into the following challenges:
Alphabet - K is for Kid's
ABC - L is for layering
Just us Girls - stitching (real of faux)
Creative Belli Blog - Glitter or rhinestones ( I have added stickels to the little flowers (made with a punch) to give them a touch of sparkle.
This is lovely!! Well done with the copics!
ReplyDeleteI am trying to work my way through all my scraps too..lol!!
adorable card! love the springy colors when it is so cold out. I am ready for spring. Thanks for joining us in the Belli challenge
ReplyDeletea lovely card - congrats on the copics I love mine - thank you for joining us on abc this week x
ReplyDeleteJuls, you did an awesome job with your new Copics & I love all your Faux stitching! Thank you so much for playing along with Just Us Girls technique challenge - hope to see more of your creations in all the upcoming challenges :)
ReplyDeletegorgeous card Juls wow your colouring with the copics is fab hugs Jill xx
ReplyDeleteOh lucky you Julia, aren't they just fabulous and clearly you are getting on fine with them judging by this great card.
ReplyDeleteWould you beleive this SK image was the first I did when I got mine.
Can you send me a e.mail, there's a link on my profile but cant find one for you and need to 'speak' to you.
B x
Looking good! Mmmmm....Bleeding Copics? I so agree LOL
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wow this is stunning hun and you have done brilliant job with the coluring with your copics hugs cheryl xxxxx
ReplyDeleteGreat card Juls, the colours are lovely.
ReplyDeleteHaving only recently started using them (copics) - I have been reading a lot and the paper you use can effect the bleeding etc. On on one site SU White paper was recomended and I have stuck with this as it seems to work for me. Luckily I have a consultant too with makes it easy to get. Hope this helps. Congrats on your copics and have fun!
fabby card hon...i'd love some copics but will have to stick to my promarkers for now..and my new years resolution is to use up all my scraps lol..lets see how long that lasts!!
ReplyDeleteLovely lovely card Juls, lucky girl getting 72 at once, still trying to build mine but they are so much better easier than promarkers. Very into my distress inks also though lol. Where will it all end.
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Hi Juls,
ReplyDeleteYou have done a brilliant job with your new Copics - this image is beautiful.
By the way you can get ink refills for copics and it's much cheaper than replacing pens when the time comes.
HUgs,
Fiona x
THis is fabulous!Gorgeous colouring!The image is lovely and colour too:)
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Have a great week:)
Hugs,Kari:)
Wow! This is simply stunning Juls..... beautiful colour choice and a gorgeous image too..... love it! Glad you had fun with your new Copics ;o)
ReplyDeleteHugs Tara xx
This is really beautiful, Juls! Love how you colored that image, great card!
ReplyDeleteOoh Juls you lucky girl and what a beautiful card, you look like you have been using them forever. Can you tell me, do you prefer them to Promarkers?
ReplyDeleteMax x
WOW.. you have done an amazing job with the copics.. Gorgeous Card..
ReplyDeleteWhat a really lovely card! You have done a great job with the copics too. I am new to the copics to but am now a proud owner of the full set of Ciaos. But I now wonder how I managed without them. If your image is bleeding then try to lighten your hand when colouring, just use the tip. It take lots of practice. Enjoy!!!! hugs Shelley
ReplyDeleteperfect Copic colouring Juls, beautiful card and I went through that guilt but it went fast as soon as I saw new papers lol
ReplyDeleteMina xxx
Oh this is so sweet! I love the image and colors. Great way to use the tag too so cute! Thank you for your sweet comment and entering my blog candy. Good luck have a great day!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Juls. I love the colours you used and this is such a sweet image. You seem to be getting on very well with your Copics. I have Promarkers and I use IQ smooth 160gsm from Staples. It's not too bad and I think it would work for Copics too. I've heard that SU white is good but a lot more expensive than the IQ!!
ReplyDeleteKat xx
Girl your first card with your copic's is just breath taking. You have colored your images so beautiful dear. I know you are going to love them dear and you will never want to color with anything else lol
ReplyDeleteLove the soft colors and the Sarah Kay image is colored to perfection! You are a natural coloing with the copics!
ReplyDeleteHugs,Connie
Hey Juls, good job with the copics. Everything goes together so well on this card.
ReplyDeleteLiz x
Looking at this list of comments you don't need me to tell you you did a great job with your Copics!!!! love your choice of colours for this image. Keep an eye on "I Like Markers" too for Copics helpful info.
ReplyDeletecongrats, Juls! now i'm even MORE excited to check your blog every day and see what you've been up to! :)
ReplyDeletei love that you rewarded yourself with such a nice TREAT for having sold stuff!
Congrats on the copics and beautiful coloring! I can't imagine life without mine. I like your layout and your pearls and your flower embellies - very sweet touch. Thanks so much for playing along with Just Us Girls - it's great to have you with us as we kick off the new year. :-)
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ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us on ABC :)
Hugs Jane x
LOVELY! Yay for the copics...I just LOVE mine :). You did a terrific job coloring -- the image reminds me of "old school" Holly Hobby...Your whole card has a Sweetness that is just perfect :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for taking the time to play with Just Us Girls this week!
Beautiful card Juls. You stick to your own sketches as they are brilliant. I wonder how long it will be before you have another 72 Copics, they are so addictive! You have coloured so beautifully with them.
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Clare x
So beautiful. That image is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteLove it.
Love the colour combo and embellies and of course the gorgeous image, and great Copics colouring now you have 72 you will not be able to stop, be warned!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Jacqui x
OOoooo I can feel your excitement for Copics from here! Great card.
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Sandra x
Hi Jul's, well if this was made from scrap's you wouldn't know, it's fantastic.
ReplyDeletelove the image here, you did a great job for a first try with copic's, the more you get used to them you will feel more confident, if you try different paper's to colour on, you will find one's you like best..
I try lot's of different one's even now...
Beautiful card...
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Vicky
Oh she is gorgeous, what a wonderful card.
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Debby
Soft and so pretty, love it.
ReplyDeleteWoo-hoo Juls! I want Copics sooooooooo bad, LOL! You did an AWESOME job with them here girl!
ReplyDeleteAdorable, Juls! So happy for you that you now have Copics!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing card Juls! Your colouring is perfect and that paper is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous job you have done with your copics!! I'm so happy that you have started your collection and use of them, you will LOVE them!
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Jodi =)
Lovely card Juls, many thanks for joining in with us over on the Alphabet challenge this week :)
ReplyDeleteMan! You have mad skillz! This card is STUNNING!! Simply wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHow lucky you are to have the whole range of colours. I know you'll love them. I'm impressed by the brilliant way you've coloured this image. You'd never guess you'd only just got them. Love the layout too.
ReplyDeleteBeryl xx
Very pretty! Great coloring with the Copics! Thanks for playing the Belli Challenge, Juls.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Juls. Your colouring with your new copics is fab!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Vicky ~x~
Welcome to the Copic Addiction world, lol Great seeing you having great fun playing with your Copics. Very precious image and sweet card!
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Cabio
Beautiful card, adorable image and fantastic job using the copics!!! Thanks so much for playing along with us in the Belli Challenge.. :o)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! love your coloring. Thanks for playing along with us over at the belli challenge blog.
ReplyDeleteThis card is stunning and your coloring is terrific you lucky girl! Beth
ReplyDeleteSoft, sweet and adorable. I love your beautiful coloring skills. Thanks for playing in the Belli Challenge.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, cute image and coloured perfectly. Enjoy using your new Copics
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, so pretty and fantastic colouring.
ReplyDeleteHugs Emma x
Your card is gorgeous Juls and you've done a gramd job with the Copics. Have fun with them!
ReplyDeleteClairex
This is gorgeous! Such a beautiful image and layout! Fantastic job coloring with your new Copics!!
ReplyDeleteWhow what a fabulous job you have done. The card is so sweet and love the image and colours.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment on my blog . I took the pictures in the EDEN PROJECT in Cornwall. We are always spend our holidays in the U.K Evey june and September.
We are so found of yout country and his people. Now we have to waite till September because there wil be born two grandchildren. In April and in June. But in september we can come agaain to the U.K
XXXX Ilonka
Beautiful card Juls, great colouring. Thanks for taking part in the Alphabet Challenge this week xx
ReplyDeleteYou've done a fantastic job with your friend Copics creation! I can't believe it - you're a natural!
ReplyDelete- Ann
Soft and pretty, a gorgeous design too! Enjoy your copics!
ReplyDeleteYou're colouring looks awesome Juls! I can't see any colouring over the edges. Great card! kxx
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