CRICUT AND COPIC PROJECT

Here is a card I saw on a blog I subscribe to and changed it to use my Copic markers.
First I cut the jars from the Doodlecharms Cartridge using the shadow mode at 51/2 inches.  I then flipped one side and welded them together on my Gypsy.  I then cut the normal jar image at 5inches.

I think I cut the fish using Paper Dolls for Everyday  The bubbles came from A Child's First Year
I then folded the welded jars to make the card.  I used the Copic BG000 for the shadows on the jar and Y25 and 28 for the lid.  I used Y13 and Y08 for the fish, and accented with YR68. I then used the BG000 again for the bubbles and added a line of Bahama Blue Memento Marker on the bubbles.  I coated the fish and the bubbles with Diamond Glaze and let them dry.
The sentiment was done using Office 2007 and cut out with an oval punch from Stampin Up.

I HAVE BEEN BLOGGER DELINQUENT

Sorry I have not been keeping up my blog very well.  I have been making cards, just not getting them up on the blog.  Here goes though, today is a catch up day!!  This is one I made this morning after I was reminded that Sunday is Father's Day.   Since my dad passed away in 1990, I have not been able to focus on Father's Day until my son became a dad in 2010.  This is a card I designed for him, using several recent photos and a template demonstrated by Debbie Olsen on her blog.

COPIC MARKER COLORING GREENS AND WATER

I tried to duplicate the colors on the stamp which is called "Water Fairy" from Janlynn.com.  I am not big on fairies per se but I do love this stamp.  The colors I used are BG93, G0000, G12, G99, YG 93, YG 23, Y0000, YR 000, E 00, E29, E31 and R01.  My redition came out a bit darker than the image on the stamp, but this was my first attempt and I will keep working on it while in San Diego next week.

CHANCE TO WIN THE NEW ANNIVERSARY EXPRESSION2 MACHINE

Just follow this link and win a new machine, to be given away tonight!!

http://www.cricutholiday.com/2011/04/enter-here-to-win-new-cricut.html

HATS FOR DYAN'S QUILTING CLUB LUNCHEON

My friend, Dyan, asked me to design a party favor using my Cricut Machine.  My slightly over a year old, Cricut Expression Machine developed a problem involving the electical power system half way through, I finished using my Mini Cake Machine with a normal blade assembly and it worked out fine.  I needed to make 70 of something, using a hat image.  I didn't have many hats to choose from until I found Kates ABCs!  There were 4 very cute hats to pick from.  I cut out the two layers out of pink and yellow cardstock then enhanced them using my Copic markers.  What a great combination that makes!  I then punched out 70 flowers using the Martha Stewart Water Lily Punch from white cardstock.  I used my Copics again to color the flowers using RV63, RV66 and Y08 for the petals and centers, then G21 and YG63 for the leaves.  It took about 3 days to complete the 70 images, I probably could have finished in two if the Expression did not develop a problem.  See my post below to see how I am getting my machine  replaced.

CREATIVE KEEPSAKE SHOW IN MESA ARIZONA

This is just one segment of the show which was a candy store for papercrafters!  Thank you, Connie, for driving!

While at the show in a perchance meeting with an employee of Provo Craft, I told her about the power cord melting in my Cricut Expression, she suggested I call them even though my machine is 14 months old and out of warranty.  I took her advice and could not believe it!!  They are replacing my machine, free of charge.  I am now waiting for the RMA label (free shipping).  I am so thrilled with the customer service, I am actually blown away by Provo Craft!!!  Kudoos to them!!

COPIC CLASS 202 AT THE PRESCOTT HOBBY LOBBY

This was a perfect day to be in Prescott!!  The class seemed to soak up the new information about coloring faces and hair like a sponge.  Eveyone has increased the size of their marker stash by about 300%.  I am hoping everyone finds the time to practice, especially shadows and highlights!!!
The next class is scheduled for May 21st and we will be advancing our coloring to maximize the Copic Marker blending and shading features.  I will be introducing the class to the Copic AirBrush System!! Stay tuned for more information.  I will be taking the Advanced Copic Certification Class this Monday in Phoenix.  I am so excited to actualy be meeting Debbie Olsen in person!