"Copic Boot Camp Miracle!"

Miracle's can happen.  I have just returned from Phoenix, AZ after attending a three day Copic Boot Camp taught by the fabulous Jennifer Dove.  She and all of her assistants were just fantastic giving this class.  The photo below is my version of Jennifer's original boot image.  I hated it while I was coloring and for the first few hours afterward (when I dared to look).  Now, it's growing on me more and more, little by little.  There may still be hope for me and Copics.  If you ever get the chance to check out Jennifer's blog Just4FunCrafts.blogspot.com , please do and you can tell Jenn "Gramma" sent you.  She knows me pretty well.  Hope all of you have a wonderful day and a better day tomorrow.  Enjoy my work.
Hugz,
Gramma

CAFS (Clean & fairly Simple)

Pinterest has inspired me yet again.  This card is actually a compilation of two cards shown on their CAS board.  I hope you like it. Four cards like it are part of my contribution to Cards for Soldiers.

Hugz,
Gramma

Amazing Pinterest

Have you had a chance to create your Pinterest.com account?  If not, I'd recommend you do.  There is a fountain of wonderful knowledge bases in so many subjects as to make it very worth your while. I searched CAS (clean & simple) cards recently and "pinned"  a few of the cards shown.  This is my adaptation of one of those.  I made (4) of these for the "Cards for Soldiers" group on the Cricut Message Board under"General."   If you are interested in contributing to this great organization give it a look see.  I hope you like my card.

Hugz,
Gramma

Does your work area look like this?

As you can see, I am not a neat freak in my craft room when projects are going.  But, did you also notice the tags in the ring binder???  One of a kind Copic color genius Jennifer Dove is creating these tags and sharing them with her blog followers.  If you love your copics, but hate to make color groups this is a once in a lifetime chance to have some help.  I love Jenn's project and love Jenn for her willingness to share with the rest of the copic using world.  Here is a close up of my first page (1 of 11 so far). Click on her name to check out her blog.

 

Hugz,

Gramma

Coloring practice... and I need a lot!

I hope you enjoy this get-well card for the "Cards for Soldiers" group I contribute to regularly.  This image from an unknown origin is colored with Copic Markers.  I distressed the edges and mounted on plain cardstock from my stash.  The sentiment is from "The Scrapbooking Queen's Royal Castle Shoppe" on Facebook.  This is an A2 size card.

We finally got our camera back. Thank goodness!
Hugz,
Gramma

Peek a Boo Penguin

OK folks... I read the rules.. and this card is inspired by Christmas.  The Peek a Boo Penguin is from "The Stamping Botique." I colored this image with Copic markers,and used a MS branch punch for the surrounding greenery.  The sentiment is from Cardz TV stamps. The BG papers are from my stash.  This is a 5"X7" card.

As I mentioned in a previous post, my camera is still out for repair.  Scanned images just don't do it justice.  Enjoy!
Hugz,
Gramma