Copic Coloring.....

Hello Krafters!

We all know Copics can become expensive to collect! I have collected a good amount.  I decided enough is enough! I have to get my money’s worth…right?

Ok, I admit, I am not the best Copic colorer (yeah I know that is not a word), but I thought I would give it a whirl! A little over a year ago, I took a beginner’s course and really enjoyed it. I then enrolled in an intermediate course, but it ended abruptly because the owner fell ill. So aside from coloring pearls and bling, I haven’t done much coloring L

My girl, Netta (hey girl! thank you!), RAKed me some stamps because I wanted to practice. I played it safe with this one because I am not that good at blending colors….YET! Here it is:

To embellish the card, I cut the image with a Nestability. I used the Art Philosophy cart and compatible stamp for the sentiment and the rolled flowers were cut from AP. Since I forgot to cut leaves, I used the Martha Stewart Branch Punch for the leaves. I also used a piece of satin ribbon to finish it off.

I hope you all like it J This card was so fun to make and I am proud of how it turned out! Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead

Other Products:

DCWV Glam Girl

Pearls

Studio G Ink Spot

Ornante Birthday

Good Morning Krafters!

I am here to share another birthday card. The last few cards I really let myself go. I guess you can say I found my nitch or my “style”. I am not sure what you would call it, but I love it! It is a bit weird, funky and different.  I think I make my cards according to the mood I’m in.

Anywho, when I make a card for someone, I try to incorporate something that reflects them. The recipient of the card loves to make jewelry. So I added things that she can take off when she is ready to throw the card away (if she decides to). I used a few charms and crystals I had in my stash. For the shoe charm and jump rings, I altered the color by using Bronze Perfect Pearls and some gold leaf paint I had in my stash. The pin I colored the top and spacers with a Copic Marker (I love to use Copics to change colors on all types of things…awesome product and so worth the money!) and added a few crystals.

So much went into this card. I have been hoarding these ornate TH plates for months. I finally decided I wanted to use one on this card. I also had some extra doily cuts that I have been experimenting with. So this card was built around these things. I used Metallic Tarnish Brass Crackle Paint on them; once dried, I applied Walnut Stain Distress Ink (my fave) on it to enhance the cracks and dull down the shininess. I took a scrap piece of kraft cardstock and ran it through my corrugate thingy (what is the name of that thing anyway??) made by Fiskars to make it look like corrugated cardboard.

To finish off the card and make it a little more feminine, I added lace, cameo and flowers. The flowers were colored with Suede Glimmer Mist. That is that! I hope you enjoyed today’s project. Thank you for stopping by. Have a great day, Krafthead~

Other Products Used:

Cricut Mini

Sophie Cartridge

DCWV-Heirloom

Paper Trey Ink Vintage Cream Cardstock

Glossy Accents

Embossing Powder

Versa Mark Embossing Pad

First Heartbreak~

Hey Krafters~

Today, I would like to share another personal layout that is dear to my heart as well. This is part two! Check out Wednesday’s posting to see part one. This is my daughter’s first heartbreak L

If you remember, my daughter wanted to hold her crush’s hand the entire time we were at the zoo. When he FINALLY let go of it, this is what happened! Now mind you, he has been holding this girl’s hand for HOURS! First she went over to a wall and cried. Then she did not want to hold no one else’s hand except for Mikey’s! I could not resist taking a photo; even in her time of despair!

I hope you enjoyed today’s project! Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Materials:

DCWV-Be Mine

Core’dinations-Wheat, Pink

Cricut Expression 2

Songbird

Love Struck

Distress Ink-Walnut Stain

I Am Roses

Copic Marker

Half-back Pearls

Iridescent Pearls-Pink

Zva Pearls

Ribbon

Crop-a-dile Big Bite

Gel Pen

First Crush~

Happy Wednesday Krafters~

I have been on a roll getting layouts completed. I am proud of myself! While I know many people have better skills and have a different "style" than me (I don't really have a style), I am happy with the results! Today, I would like to share a personal layout with a photo that is dear to my heart. This is part one!

This past summer DH and I took our children to the zoo with their god-parents. A young man from our previous church was there as well. For some reason, my then 4yo took a liking to him. He is 15 years her senior. The entire trip she wanted to hold his hand…check out her pose!

As always, I enjoy every visit! Take care, Krafthead~

Materials:

DCWV-Be Mine

Bo Bunny-Crush

Core’dinations-Canvas, Pink

Cricut Expression 2

Songbird

Distress Ink-Walnut Stain

I Am Roses

Copic Marker

Doves

Iridescent Pearls-Pink

Cuttlebug

Love Die Cut

Ribbon

Gel Pen

Day 13-Operation Countdown to Christmas

Hello Krafters,

Popping in for day 13! Enjoy, Krafthead~

}please note, I did not use proper copic specific paper so I did get some bleeding. 

Day 9- Countdown to Christmas

Hello Krafters!

Welcome to day 9 of the Countdown to Christmas! Today I am here to share another card for the holiday season! I hope you all enjoy! Krafthead~