Copic Class I

We had classes at The Stamp Shoppe this past weekend. Kathy Sanders from Whippersnapper Designs came to teach some coloring technique classes on Friday night and Saturday morning. This was a sample of one of the cards we did in the Friday night class. We learned about how the light shines on objects, where to put highlights and shadows. These stamps were from Impression Obsession and colored with copic Markers and used some Prismacolored pencils. There was much information...now to practice, practice, practice. If you would like to see some of Kathy's work, check her out on Splitcoaststampers.com under colorin' kate.

Bright and Sunny!

With this card I am posting the last TWO of the images for the Beach Girls Collection from Inky Antics. Image colored with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. Lots of Circles on this one imitate the volleyball. The card base has been embossed with Cuttlebug's Circle Embossing Folder. The designer paper from WeR Memory Keepers has been faux stitched over some glittery circle punched pieces from Doodlebug's glitter paper. Finally the eyelet that holds the tag on the card.
I hope you've enjoyed taking a peek at this collection. I'd love to hear which image(s) is your favorite! ~michelle~

Have A Splashin' Great Day!

TWO more images from Inky Antic's new release! This card base is the beautifully blingy Doodlebug Glitter paper. I chose it for a wet and watery look. Image is colored with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. I doodled around the edge of the image. A gem dresses up a simple circle punched from the WeR Memory Keepers Designer Paper.

A tip: Use a strip of cardstock slightly wider than a narrow ribbon or piece of ricrac for the fun look of a wider ribbon. An easy way to coordinate ribbons and designer papers! ~michelle~

You Can't Stop The Waves....

I like this saying....how true it is! TWO more new images from Inky Antics on this card.
TIP: a little loop of ribbon is enough to anchor this tag.
TIP: cutting designer paper that resembles waves is a fun and FREE embellishment!
~michelle~

Hope Your Day Is Bright And Sunny!

This card gives me goosebumps today!! Too bad the warm weather didn't stick around a bit longer!! I did wear my flip flops to school the other day....with my coat!

TWO more new images from Inky Antics. Designer paper is from WeR Memory Keepers. I rand the Doodlebug glitter paper through the Cuttlebug Swirls embossing folder to resemble waves.

Tip: Use a folded circle punched piece and a staple for a fun ribbon embellishment!
~michelle~

You're Sun-sational!

I'm taking you on a journey through this stamp collection by Inky Antics! Here are TWO more new images that were just released. Designer paper is by WeR Memory Keepers, and has been faux stitched. Image is colored with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. The glitter paper is by Doodlebug and was layered on brown cardstock that was punched with a large scalloped oval punch by Marvy-Uchida. I layered narrow ricrac over wider ribbon to mimic the waves!
Record-breaking weather here today....very warm for February....feels like summer after our very cold January! Lovin' it! ~michelle~

Back in the Swim of Things!

It's RAINING here tonight....so to celebrate I thought we needed another summery swimming card!! This one showcases TWO more of the Inky Antics stamps. Colored with the Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. I used adhesive gems to frame my sentiment....giving it a glitzy *sunny* sort of look. Doodling and faux stitching add some extra eye candy. Designer Paper is by WeR Memory Keepers. ~michelle~

Summer Fun!

Ok...I know it's still freezing....but I'm going to show one more of these cards! I'll get back to more seasonal stuff....I'm just sick of freezing and am trying to think some warm thoughts here!!Here are TWO more of the new Inky Antics images colored in Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. I love the Doodlebug Glitter paper...just a little bit adds a punch of bling....bling that is *flat* and requires no extra postage to mail!! I used some faux stitching to *sew* her little list to the card. In hind sight I should have checked all of them off but *YOU* on the list! Next time I guess!
~michelle~

Just Add Water!

Here is another Inky Antics card using THREE of their new images! The image is colored with Prismacolor pencils and gamsol. The glitter paper is by Doodlebug and Heidi has it in several colors I believe. On this card I cut it as a frame to resemble the glittering swimming pool water. Another Prima flower *splash*, piercing and faux stitching finish off this card. The designer paper is from WeR Memory Keepers. ......Summer's coming!! ~michelle~

Surf Dude!

Here is another card featuring FIVE of the new images from Inky Antics. The image is colored with Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol. I doodled around the image and lightly sponged it for some color. The designer paper is from WeR Memory Keepers. I used faux stitching and distressing, Marvy punches, prima flowers and misc. gems. I folded the large flower to appear more as a *splash!* ~michelle~

NEW INKY ANTICS....Coming soon!

CHA is over...and now I can share some of the cards that went to CHA without me!! These images are new from Inky Antics and I happen to know that on order is going in for these lovely little ladies!! The image is colored with Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol (or odorless mineral spirits) The sand has been stippled and the sky has been sponged with a very open sponge dauber. The designer paper is by WeRMemoryKeepers. It's 34* here tonight....a heat wave after our very chilly January!! ~michelle~