JennieBStampin's.................. Colorful Hugs

Austin and Amanda in the Washoual High ASL show

2012-01-20T09:07:00.000-08:00

Occasionally, I need to prove that I have a life other than coloring and teaching people to color. This is my son Austin Addison Black and

his amazing girlfriend of 4.5 years Amanda Syplinski. They are both high school seniors at Washougal High School, in Washoual WA. I know I say it everyday, but let this mom brag a bit! They are both Christians and active in their church youth group, both honor students,

Austin has completed one year of college (4.0) is a licensed pilot with his multi-engine and IFR certifications, has a 4.0 GPA, on the Mount Hood Ski Patrol, enrolled in OEC Outdoor Emergency Medical Care, speaks some Spanish, and great in Sign Language as well as English! Done a quite a bit of theater in his past and helped with many community programs like Aviation Camp. LOL... not an over achiever or anything.. LOL.. he really pushes himself. Amanda is already a certified Nursing Assistant and currently works with the elderly. What else could a mom ask for? I love these two with all my heart! Austin was the reason I was put on this earth! I am so glad that not only are they boyfriend and girlfriend, they have been best friends since middle school.

Stampendous Sneek Peek - Bling for Brooklin

2012-01-14T00:01:00.000-08:00

YIPPIE.. I am going to be a great Aunt for the first time. My niece Amanda Eger is going to have a little Girl in March (my birthday month)... Not only that but she is naming the baby BrookLIN instead of LYN... did you know my middle name is Lin (yes I spelled it right - it is short for my mom's name LINDA)... he he... I am sooo excited. So, when I was asked to join the BLING challenge again this weekend I just had to use this amazing new image by Stampendous! Is it amazing or what! So perfect for Brooklin's shower card... (her colors are brown and pink but I like this and am going to make another in brown and pink).

Watch for this beautiful image in your stores soon... or ask for it!

Be sure to check out all of the other BLING projects made by our wonderful team.

Stampendous Impressions Blog

We want YOU to play along with us! Just add you direct link to your card (make sure you've loaded it up with tons of BLING) to the linky tool below my signature (or on the Stampendous blog) no later than February 2, 2012 at 11:00 PM EST. You don't have to use Stampendous products to play along, but we sure love it when you do! And as an extra incentive for playing, one lucky person (drawn at random from all the entries) will receive this gorgeous Cherub Wishes Perfectly Clear Stamp Set:

Stampendous - Botanical Clematis

2012-01-12T07:54:00.000-08:00

Another beautiful creation by Jennie Black. This card was made by using two our our stamps....Cling Dream for the background and for the main focal point she used Botanical Clematis now available at your local stamp store! This beautiful image is only one of several new floral stamps that will be arriving in your local stamp store soon! Ask for them now.

Card was simple to make using only white, craft and black card stock, very simple straight cuts and a black ribbon. Very little embellishment required to make a beautiful card.

Stamps:

Cling Dream Text CRR105-r

Botanical Clematis

2012-01-12T07:37:00.000-08:00

Here is an amazingly beautiful creation by our blogstar Jennie Black. She used one of our newest releases "Botanical Magnolia". This flower just wants to jump off the page. It would be perfect for a Get Well Card, Mother's Day Card, Birthday Card or just a card to cheer someone special. Check out how she added cut the image and added the greeting as a separate piece! Just the added dimension the card needed. The added background color was added by airbrushing in the color.

Here is a close up of the flower detail. The details of the image are just amazing. The illustrator did such a fantastic job drawing these images that all you have to do is add a bit of color and presto! Tip: When coloring an image like this, remember that the illustrator (Fran of course) already did the work for you on where to put your shading and highlights. Add darker color in areas with hash marks, and less color where there are no hash marks. This makes coloring so easy!

STAMPENDOUS JANUARY CHALLENGE - Bling..... Bling...

2012-01-07T00:01:00.000-08:00

Ok... well it's not too often you think of bling bling with a cow... LOL.. but even this little Cowlick image from Stampendous needs a bit of bling... I mean ALL girls need bling. Am I right?

I thought of doing something really blingy, but then thought that subtle bling is sometimes more fun... it's just that little added something that makes a card "complete" and "special". I love this little girl. It would be a great get well card, good luck card or even a birthday card with or without adding a greeting.

Image: New release from Stampendous Cowlick collection... Adorable little cows doing cute things. I LOVE lady bugs.... did you miss it on top of the sunflower? Those little extras always make the difference!

bet you can guess what I colored the image with... yep my Copics...

(Red collar) R22, R29, (black on cow) N3, N5, N9, (white on cow) W1, W3, YG13, (grass) YG17, YG67, (sky) B000, (flowers)YR21, YR24, E41, E44

Be sure to play along on the challenge.. anyone can handle a bit of BLING. Check out the inspiration from the Stampendous DT and Blogstars....

Stampendous Impressions - Bling Challenge

Stampendous - Sneek Peek #2

2012-01-04T09:00:00.000-08:00

Here is another project that we will be doing in our February classes..... Remember the Theme is "floral".... I can't wait to share the other two.. one at a time!

Colors I used here are several different purples... V1, V12, V15, V09, G20, G81, G85, flower center Y32, Y35, Y38, Y11. Airbrushed the background with E33 & YR24 and a blender pen to soften the highlight!

Items used:

Stamp: botanical clematis by Stampendous

Background Stamp: Stampendous

easy place to see a ton of my cards... go to Pinterest....... Here

Sneek Peek... Stampendous new releases!

2012-01-03T17:46:00.000-08:00

I am sooo excited. You guys have been asking for elegant/pretty/awesome flowers.. well they are being released this week by Stampendous! Here is the first sneek peek... details to follow soon as I sneek peek more!

This is botanical Magnolia - ask for it at your local Stamp or Scrap store now.....

COLORED WITH MY COPICS.

Yellow: YR30, Y32, Y35, Y38, E33, G20, G82, G85, Yll, background sprayed with YR24 & E33.

STAMPENDOUS BOTANICAL MAGNOLIA

Stampendous December Challenge..... (pink/brown/gold)

2011-12-31T00:01:00.000-08:00

Today I have my very last card of the year.....This card is SO not Jennie, but I am trying to do more of this type of card... "Frantage Style".. I didn't even color an image, but I did use my copics Airbrush for the flowers (R22, E33)

I kinda covered up a bit of the embossing powder and mica chips on the bottom under the flowers.. but you can still see bits and pieces of it here and there... I love playing with this embossing powder and Mica from Stampendous.. It is AWESOME.....

CHECK OUT THE MICA.... I added it to my embossing powder and it adds chunks of metal on the card... I LOVE IT...... you will too! LOOK HERE all of their new embossing powders and mica's are amazing!

May you all have a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR. Please be safe... I prefer to stay home on New Year's Eve just because of the dangers... I pray that my son and your families will be safe!

I used one of Frans Jumbo Stamps for the greeting..... I love this stamp for a quick card that needs NO COLORING! Whew Hew... isn't that cool!

Stamp: CRS5002 Jumbo Thinking of You

Stampendous Mica & embossing powder

Check out all of the other awesome challenge cards done by the all so talented Stampendous Design Team. Try this challenge, it was hard at first, but then got easier as the month went on... Pink, gold, brown.... (I actually used more of a salmon color but hey...the challenge is to spark your imagination and you don't need to stick to the EXACT rule!) Have fun! Check in on Monday for January's fun challenge theme! (It has to do with Sparkle)

Here is the rest of the gang:

Kristine

Pam

Wendy

January Class Projects -Versatility

2011-12-17T09:52:00.001-08:00

Hello!

The Holidays will be over and you will be ready for a relaxing day away from the Hub Bub, by attending one of my January Copic Coloring & Card Classes.

January Theme is Versatility. I selected two images that can be used for a variety of occasions by just changing the color of the image, greeting and embellishments. These class projects can be Birthday, Valentine or Thinking of you Cards.

I have also used the cook image for Easter by decorating the eggs like Easter Eggs, and Halloween by adding little webs to the eggs.

See the class listing on the sidebar of my blog! Hugs!

See you in class!

Colors used:

Reds: R22, R24, R27 optional burgundy R59

Skin: E000, E00, E11, R20

Pinks: R81, R83, R95

Hair: YR21, E33, E35, E37,

Blacks: N5, N7, N9 or C5, C7 C9

Eggs: E81 or E40, E43

Yellows: Y32, Y35

polka dots: black multi-liner

blue: BG000, BG10, BG11, BG015) or (BG000 & BG02)

You melt my soul

2011-12-16T06:00:00.000-08:00

LOL... now I am having fun! Is this funny or what? I know it might not be nice, but what the heck we need some humor in our life! I love this snowman hat but thought it was missing something... the snowman!

Image by Stampendous..... it is a simple and fun image to color. I used my Copic markers to color and added Glossy Accents and glitter for my snowman. The nose is a stem piece of an orange brad, beads for the eyes and buttons, then pieces of twine for the arms. Added a typed greeting, ribbon and buttons for the finishing touches. Of course I colored it with my Copics I am pleased with the outcome...

Stamp: Stampendous

Stamp Name: Tweet Top Hat

available in cling or wood mount

Stamp: Stampendous TWEET TOP

Marker Colors: R22, R24, R59, C1, C3, C7 N9, G20, G85,

Christmas Cookies

2011-12-15T06:00:00.000-08:00

One of my fondest memories as a child was going to the Gingerbread House at the Central City Mall in San Bernardino for Gingerbread cookies and Hot Gingerbread. The store and the mall are long gone, but the memories will remain a lifetime. Thus, such a perfect greeting!

This sweet little girl is baking up some gingerbread men. I absolutely love her. Did you know that a gingerbread is the only man you can chew on his butt, bite off his head or poke him in the belly and he won't be offended! In fact, he loves being chewed on (a lonely cookie never gets chewed on). Check out the little embellishment string of gingerbread men... I stamped up extra images and cut out the cookies then strung them across on tiny twine.

STAMP: Stampendous CRS2048 Cookie Memories Set (includes greeting)

Markers: Copic R24, R29, R59, G20, G82, G85, E000, E00, E11, E30, E33, C3, C5,

Flock - Stampendous (white cuffs on her oven gloves)

Happy Birthday Laura Mann Weed - Stampendous

2011-12-13T06:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Laura

Laura Mann Weed, our fearless and creative leader of the Stampendous DT is having a birthday. We could not let this opportunity pass without special love being sent her way... I met Laura at a Copic Certification class that I taught last year and now I have the honor of being part of the team for three months! Whew hew...

Here is my special card, I originally started it as a my card post for this month's color challenge, but I just keep throwing things onto the card until it turned into a wonderful special someone card and I thought it was perfect for Laura.

How Fun is that! You never know what a project might turn into when you sit down to start playing. One of my favorite things is to show versatility of a stamp... first look at this stamp tells me "Christmas" but winter birthdays happen several months out of each year... so what the heck! Take a second look at your stamps and think of occasions other than the obvious holiday and you will get more use out of your stamps! You could also put a photo of your family, dog or other special someone in place of the greeting. Be sure to check out all of Stampendous embossing powder , gold glitter and mica.. YUMMIE...eye candy!

I met Laura at a Copic Certification class that I taught last year, and now I have the honor to work with her for the next three months. It is soooo exciting.

Be sure to check out the rest of the teams special wishes to Laura - Links are on Stampendous Page of Facebook... did you know you can find tons of ideas there? check it out HERE

Happy Birthday Laura, may your day be special..... as the card says..... There is SNOWBODY like you. #CRR126 Stamp available at your local Scrapbook or Rubber Stamp store!

Hugs Everyone - Stay tuned for a week of great samples here on my blog.... sign up as a follower to make sure to see them all.

2011-12-13T05:00:00.000-08:00

Give Peas a Chance

2011-12-11T10:00:00.000-08:00

JANUARY CLASS PROJECT AT SEVERAL STORES!

Ok... Is this image the sweetest or what? I have a tendency to call special people in my life Sweet Pea... therefore I could not resist this image. I actually colored it in July, but could not share it because it was being considered for publication. It was not picked up by the book after all so now I can finally share! Just love the way I colored it, if I may be so bold to admit (blush). I wanted some texture so I used the tip of my marker to add dots and didn't over blend my coloring.... Just love it.

to get the depth in the green I added some dark blue/greens to the pea IE: BG75 this added a bit of gray and a bit of blue, giving the results that I was looking for.

please excuse the poor photography.... its from a cell phone! LOL.. the original image is still at the book publishers and I wanted to share!

STAMP: Give Peas a Chance by House Mouse... (tooooo cute)

Snowman Ornament

2011-12-10T12:35:00.000-08:00

I had so much fun playing with this snowman rosette ornament! It was like being a little girl again playing with stamps, ink, glue, glitter paper, feathers, scissors, and of course my copic markers (didn't have those as a girl..LOL) This image is so much fun to color and not hard at all. Note that I shaded the sides of the scarfs to make the scarf look like it was curved and not flat. Does it look like the middle of the scarf is closer to you. That is done with highlighting and shading. The snowmen are also shaded with W1 gray marker. Hmmm glitter may have been fun on them too you might want to try that!

The snowflakes were punched using Martha Stewart punch then glued onto the large rosette. The rosette was so easy also... I used two 3" x 12" strips of decorator paper scored every 1/2". Then glued them together end to end and then formed a circle. You have to use a huge gooey glue dot in the middle to help hold it together. I then glued on the turkey feathers, and snow flakes... fun and easy!

Enjoy!

Stamp Name is: Stampendous Cling Jumbo Snowfall Pair CRS5018

Stamp is by Stampendous and is available at your local Scrapbook store, Rubber Stamp Store or other craft supply place. Please support your local stores. Or you can find the stamp here.

Stampendous December Challenge - sample 2

2011-12-10T00:01:00.000-08:00

Saturday is here so it's time to take a peek at the Stampendous Team's amazing creations for this month's challenge "PINK, BROWN OR GOLD AND CREAM". This card is a bit different for me but I was pretty please with the outcome. I got to play with the my new amazing Stampendous aged gold embossing powders - SO YUMMY best I have ever worked with - honest! It's chunky and thick and oh so good! This amazingly cute image is called Little Angels and is available HERE

Here are a few other pictures showing that I made my own background paper using stamps, Copic Ink refills, Copic Blending Solution and my favorite new embossing powder! It was so fun to just plop each ingredient onto the glossy cardstock and smear it around with a piece of scrap cloth that was on my table. I hated to cover up my background paper so I thought I had to share it as it was being created so you an see the whole thing! LOL...

This was loads of fun and so easy to make.. give it a try or take a peek at the rest of the Stampendous DT samples for inspiration for many creations.

TIP: can you find my light source? The lantern of course! So I made the front side of my image lighter and the shading towards the back.

Pictures below

1. Ingredients for background paper, Tim Holtz gold mixitive, Copic Various Blending Solution, Copic Refill inks R85, E35, and a piece of cloth or cotton ball and glossy cardstock. Stampendous Vintage Piano Stamp set available HERE

2. Drip each ingredient onto glossy cardstock randomly. Then smudge around a bit with a piece of cloth.. I used burlap because it was what was within reach.

3. Stamp image randomly onto the dry paper. (use Stayzon on glossy paper do not add any alcohol based ingredients after stamping with Stayzon as it is not compatible with WET Alcohol)

Just an update to all of my friends. My furry little dog Jazzie (my little angel and inspiration for this card) is now on her way towards recovery. It has been a long, extremely expensive and emotional road for the past few weeks. (respiratory infection that led to diabetes, cushing's disease, collapsed trachea and a list of subsequent ailments.) She finally played with a toy yesterday and ate something today! Whew Hew! Thus the reason for few postings!

check out the Stampendous Impressions for details on how to win amazing prizes by joining the challenge.... http://stampendousblog.wordpress.com

Stamps: Stampendous

Chipboard key dipped in gold ink

Stampendous Aged Gold Embossing Powder available here

Stampendous white flock for snow

Colored cardstock - BoBunny Dot collection (reverse side)

White Cardstock: XPress Blending Cardstock

Ink: Memento for image - Stayzon stamped onto the glossy background paper

Copic Markers:

Pink (ok Coral) R20, R22

Brown: E30, E33, E37

Skin: E000, E00, E11, R20

other misc colors: y11, Y15, G82, G85, E51

Gold: Gold Spica pen

here are the links to some inspiration.. grab some Java or soda then sit back and blog hop... you will be totally inspired by these fantastic artists!

Stampendous Impressions -http://stampendousblog.wordpress.com

Taylor Usry - http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/
Pam Hornschu - http://1pamperedstamper.blogspot.com
WendyJordan - http://www.papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com
Melinda Gleissner - http://mynoteworthycards.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Dove http://just4funcrafts.blogspot.com
Suzanne Czosek - http://www.suzzstampingspot.blogspot.com/
Cyndi Bundy -- http://www.scrappychickcyndi.blogspot.com/
Kristine Reynolds -- http://stampingandscrapingincalifornia.blogspot.com/
Janelle Stollfus -- http://rainpuddlesdesign.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Ingle--http://www.justjingle.blogspot.com/
Jennie Black http://Jenniebstampin.blogspot.com
Wendy Price http://paperinkandsmiles.blogspot.com/

Stampendous Challenge!

2011-12-03T00:01:00.000-08:00

CHALLENGE: Pink, cream, brown or gold..... (details below)

I made the Stampendous Blog Star Team... Wowza... What is that you ask? Well, I get to be a guest designer on the Stampendous Blog Team for three months... Whew hew for me...

I am excited about all of the new people that I will be introduced to. Now for my first blog post here is a cute little card made with SHORT ELF available here. He also has a darling little greeting, but mine was missing... Ooops... had to print one up on the computer.... not near as cute as the stamp.

Card Tips:

There are a few things on this card that I would like to point out... First of all is that fantastic white flocking that I put on their fur! Is that amazing or what...? just apply the flocking like you would glitter using a glue pen. The next detail I would like to point out is the LONG HAIR on two of the elves. Originally, the Elf had short hair (boy) and I wanted a girl elf. So, I took my .3 Copic multi-liner and doodled on some longer strands of hair... TA DA now I have two girl elves. Third Detail is the gold on the buckle and bells. That was done with a Copic Gold Spica pen. Amazing to add a tiny bit of glitz.

Be sure to leave love (comments) along the way, as you visit the blogs and Blog Gallery!

DETAILS FOR MY CARD:

Stamp: Stampendous Short Elf

All Colored Paper: Bo Bunny Dot

White Paper: X-Press Blending Card - from Imagination International

Ribbon: Bo Bunny

Markers: Copics: E30, E33, E37, R81, R85, R89, face: E000, E00, E11, belt: C3, C5, C7 ground: E40, E42, E44, gold spica pen and .3 black multi-liner. Background Airbrushed with Copic ABS system using E81 marker.

Other: Stampendous white Flock! YUMMY!, hole punch, adhesive, glue pen, scissors

Greeting: Computer generated

Scallop Punch: Stampin Up

The Challenge: make a card or project with at least three of these four colors: pink, cream, gold, and/or brown

Date: December 3

Time: 8:00 AM EST

Challenge runs through: Thursday, January 5 @ 11:59 PM EST

The Prize: Amore Frame Perfectly Clear set

ERE THEY ARE... GO CHECK OUT ALL OF THESE FABULOUS CREATIONS!

Stampendous Impressions -http://stampendousblog.wordpress.com

Krissy Fossmeyer - http://www.paperinkspirations.blogspot.com/
Lynn Mercurio - http://www.stamperosity.com/

More Versatility! Penny Black

2011-11-22T20:33:00.001-08:00

I posted this card last week, but wanted to share the different color combinations that I came up with to show the versatility of this Image... I just love her! What is your favorite color combination!

Check out the blog challenge on the Penny Black Blog HERE

Here are those amazing color combos..... This image is great for any holiday or season! Whew Hew.

check out the other images on the Penny Black Blog. HERE

Penny Black Challenge! Versatility!

2011-11-22T20:19:00.000-08:00

Today I am show casing an image that I love to use for several different occasions... By changing the color scheme or embellishments on the card, you can make an Easter Image a Christmas Image, or Birthday Image etc.... This is a way to stretch the usability of each stamp! Love that!

I have colored this same image in several different color Schemes to show you the versatility of an image I would normally consider an Easter image.

Check out several other awesome Penny Black Cards on the Penny Black Challenge.. HERE

Hot Pink & Lime Green, Fall colors, and rose/denim color combinations! Too Fun!

Penny Black - Challenge - Garden Kitty!

2011-11-13T20:15:00.000-08:00

My favorite type of cat is a paper cat... they don't shed... well maybe they shed scraps all over my floor! Yep! Guess they shed too! LOL...

Anyways here is my second kitty card in one day, it's usually dogs or turtles if I do animal cards.... This one is for my kitty loving friends and the Penny Black Gift Tag Challenge and the Penny Black Allsorts challenge. Figure if I join a few challenges it will get me in gear to post more often...... thus the reason for so many in one day..... today is creation day!

I love to give tags as birthday cards. This one could be used as a tag on a gift bag or as a gift pouch! LOVE it!

I could not decide if I liked the photo with the money or without (silly money is always better!) so I put both here for you to see.

Supplies Used:

Stamp: Penny Black 4134k - Garden Treats

Copic Markers:

Kitty: W1, W3, W5

nose, hat, apron: R21, R22, R24, R27

Shoes, Shovel Head: C1, C3, C7

Grass: G20, G82, G85, Y11

yellows: Y32, Y35

Die Cuts: Tim Holtz Sizzix

other: beads

sky: airbrushed with B21

Money: Hard Earned.... LOL.

Tag finished size 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

challenge! ideas for classes

2011-11-09T07:43:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone!

I am now creating for my December, January and even February classes... I need your ideas and wish list for great classes... here are a few I plan on doing but I need your "I wants" each entry will be considered for a prize of 10 Card kits - all ready to be colored and put together! .... (winner chosen by random number).

ideas:

valentines (duh... what brands/styles/stamps)

ruffles - again what images!

holiday tags

Airbrush - sunsets, backgrounds etc....

please place your idea under comments for this posting!

Love Bug! Penny Black Gem Challenge & Allsorts challenge

2011-11-08T12:07:00.001-08:00

I am loving these challenges....

Penny Black Blog Gem Challenge

and

Penny Black Allsorts Challenge

It really makes me think about the different things I already own and never use on my cards. Is this LOVE BUG cute or what! Love her.... she is by Penny Black and named LOVE ANTENNAE . But I like the name LOVE BUG because that's my Bugsies name.

INGEDIENTS USED:

Stamp: Love Antennae 4119j by Penny Black

Butterflies: Prima

Dec. Paper: Pinecone Press

Dies: Spellbinders

other: Rhinestones, scallop punch

an old favorite pic of my little LOVE BUG Bugsie can you believe she is almost 7 months old now.... and a whopping three pounds... Looks like she will max out at about 3.5 lbs.... she is soooo tiny and loveable (but full of vinegar). Her new trick is to hold the doggie door closed from the inside when Jazzie (other Yorkie) wants in. Jazz usually gives up and says "whatever" and trys again later!

Class Calendar Updated through end of 2011

2011-11-06T10:49:00.001-08:00

Impression Obsession Challenge - Snowball Fight

2011-11-06T09:32:00.000-08:00

This is not just another snowman stamp. This is pure fun! I absolutely rolled on the floor laughing my buns off when I saw this image. I knew I just had to have it!. I mean, duh.... if there is snow we have to throw it at each other.... right? I don't know why we have not seen more snowball fight images! LOVE it! I wish you could see the nose. I added orange stickles and it pokes up just like a carrot! Too fun!!

I had a lot of fun making this card this morning all bundled up in my flannel jammies, drinking my hot chocolate! Winter is coming! Whew Hew!

Check out the other fun winter fun cards on The Impression Obsession Blog! Enter the challenge yourself for a chance at free stamps.... Oh Yeah! Here is the link.... IMPRESSION OBSESSION

Ingredients to make this card are.....

Stamp: Impression Obsession - Snowball Fight F8155

Snowflake punch: Martha Stewart

Colored with Copic Markers: YG01, YG03, YG67, W1, R22, R27, R59, YG68

Printed Paper is all by Bo Bunny

Letters: Sizzix sizzlits die

a bit of ribbon, stickles, glitter and red rhinestones finish it off.

Penny Black - Tweet Christmas & Kitty

2011-11-01T22:00:00.000-07:00

Here is one image that is being considered for next month's Christmas coloring card classes. I will be posting several different cards over the next few days for stores to select their favorites for their class.

I am a small dog person, preferring pets that don't shed.... that leaves only room in my house for Paper Cats... this is my favorite type of cat. However, many of my creative class guests love their kitty's so this is for them... especially, Karen, Kathy, Krista and Debbie... Love you guys!

check out the blog challenge at: Penny Black Allsorts

Image: Penny Black 4199k - Tweet Christmas

Colored with Copics:

kitty: Y21, Y32, Y35, YR24

reds: r22, r24, r27, r59

greens: G20, G82, G85

yellows: Y32, Y35, Y38

White gel pen

ground: E40, E43, E44

background - airbrushed with E43 & E44

Spelbinders and Sizzix dies

Gotta Love Penny Black!

Ask at your local Stamp or Scrapbook Store for this cute little guy! Keep the local stores in business by shopping there whenever possible!

Hugs,

Jennie

Penny Black Challenge - Trees & Green

2011-11-01T20:48:00.000-07:00

The challenge for the Penny Black Blog is Green and trees.. Here are two cards that were projects in this month's classes... Very fitting so I thought I would post them here... Be sure to check out the challenge for more exciting card ideas! HERE

Hugs Everyone!

More Versatility! Penny Black

2011-11-01T20:40:00.000-07:00

Did you check out those Spider Web Eggs.... What a kick! This image is totally fun and extremely versatile... I mean, cupcakes are great for any celebration ... right? Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Easter, Graduation, Bday, thank you, new baby, oh my can't think of any day that a cupcake is not welcome! Here is the original card!

I printed the greeting onto printed paper in my printer (pre-cut the paper to 8 1/2 x 11). I think Sweet wishes will also work for many occasions. Have fun being versatile and coming up with new ideas for your stamps! Use them more than once!

November classes -

2011-11-01T17:40:00.000-07:00

YIKES.. it's past time to update my calendar! My goodness.. but I have been busy creating creating and creating....... Amazingly, I have had lots of time to create this month and just color "Extra" things! (surprising how much you can accomplish when you give up house cleaning! LOL)

Here are a few images that we will be doing in a few stores next month! I am trying to expand your stamp collection by making each stamp more versatile! Here are a few images that are not "Holiday" images, but by using "holiday" colors - I made them into Holiday cards... Easy Peasy.

All Images by Penny Black (lately I am addicted to her images). Check out the Penny Black Challenge here

The first two are my favorite (next two in a separate post). I love the vintage colors and the muted background that I airbrushed with my Copic Air Brush System. The sky in the aviation scene is also airbrushed using a piece of scrap paper cut with scissors for a cloud mask.

Colors used are:

R20, R21, R22, R24, R27, R59

G20, G82, G85

E000, E01, E11

E40, E43, E44 (eggs & base)

choc: E21, E27

golds Y32, Y35

hair: Y32, E33, E35

bunnies: W1, W3

Flyin' by with a Holiday Hi

2011-11-01T17:00:00.000-07:00

Since my son, Austin is a pilot, I always need to come up with a cute holiday card with an Airplane. Here is this years. The image is by Penny Black, computer made image, and a paper pieced tree with scraps. Too fun! Another card we will be doing in class in November -- great airbrush practice!

Check out this Penny Black Challenge - Here

Colors used:

green: G20, G82, G85

Reds: R22, R24, R29, R59

Hedgehog: W1, W3, W5

Sky - airbrushed with scrap paper and B95

November Class Project

2011-11-01T16:45:00.000-07:00

Another Penny Black image! I just love these images and can't get enough of them lately... I might have to dedicate another drawer to Penny Black images!

This little kitty is a fun one to color. I used a variety of yellows and browns to get the tabby look. So many of my friends are kitty people (I prefer paper kitty's).

CHECK OUT BLOG CHALLENGE - HERE

Here are the colors I used:

Kitty: Y32, Y38, YR24

Tree: G20, G82, G85 (feather motion without blending)

reds: R22, R24, R29, R59

ears: R22

Birdie: Y32, YR24

Background Airbrushed Y32

ground: E40, E43

white dots - Copic Opaque White (sat my hand in it when it was wet... oops)

Words are computer generated!

Apples Galore... a

2011-11-01T12:37:00.000-07:00

This is a repost from last fall... I am thinking of doing this card at SMS next month for a quiet break from the holiday buzz.... what do you think? (and maybe roses). This time of year I love Carmel Apple Cider... and apple pie so thought it would be fitting.

I LOVE this image. It was so fun to color. I was sitting at the car dealer waiting for my car to get fixed (something in the steering column) and had plenty of time to color. I didnt have the right colors for the inside of my apple and ended up redoing them after I got home (cut and paste) I love the E50's for my apple centers and cant wait to do it again without cut and pasting... isn't paper crafting perfect... if ya boo boo you just cover it up! In this image, I used more gray rather than a brighter colors to shade and shadow.

At the Intermediate Certification we talked about shading with grays or colors with more gray in them. Here I used more gray rather than a more intense color as I had previously used. This way of shading makes more sense to me than just using a more intense color. IE: when shading use the same color Plus 10 in grayness (first number) and 2 in brightness (second number). For Example for R27 I would shade with R39. If you don't have a color that is darker then try adding a bit of gray to your image. Note I also added some Yellow in both my red and green apples. I took a look at a real apple and it had green and yellow in the red so I thought i would give it a try. It worked - it is so amazing what ya can do with Copic Markers....

Stamp: Peddler's Pack

Illustrator: by Karen Medler

Colored by: Jennie Black

stamp available here: Peddler's Pack

Stampavie.... Holly Hobbie Style image!

2011-10-26T00:07:00.000-07:00

I loved Holly Hobbie and had to have a Holly Hobbie shirt, lunch pail, doll and everything Holly Hobbie.

When I first saw the Sarah Kay images by Stampavie I fell in LOVE..... because the images reminded me so much of Holly Hobbie. I have been addicted ever since. Here is what I think will be my personal Christmas card that I plan on sending out this year to a few family and friends who will get a hand made cards... (last year No One got one.... I was moving!). If you want a chance to color her, please come to my classes... I will be including this in my Stampavie Christmas Card Classes at Scrapbooking Made Simple in Santa Clarita, Scrapbooking Heaven in Westminster, Collective Journey in Redlands, and Pages From the Heart in Monrovia.... The other projects are just as cute! (class images and colors are posted in my facebook gallery) Facebook name: Jennie Lin Eger Black

Sorry the picture is dark.... My camera card is acting up for some strange reason.. guess I have worn it out!

Colors used in this darling image are as follows:

Sky: B91, B93,

Dress/Hat: R22, R24, R27, R59

Purse/Hair/Bow: Y32, Y35, E33,

Post: E30, E33, E35,

Mailbox/Shoes: C1, C3, C5 optional C7

Green Holly: any greens (G20, G82, G85 my favs)

Red berries: Red Spica Pen.

Looking forward to sending these out! I am soooo excited! Love love the buttons, and heart punch... I need to think of a small greeting to put in the oval piece... maybe sending Holiday Hugs? That would go with the heart! Hmmmm

Our Craft Lounge - Guest Designer - Granny's Potion

2011-10-23T01:00:00.000-07:00

WICKED AWESOME!

Ya gotta Love Granny from Our Craft Lounge. She is always coming up with some sort of costume or outfit. Here she is as a witch in the "Granny's Potion" clear stamp set. I wanted to to use this frightingly wonderful MOXXIE paper, so I used very muted colors for Granny's dress... normally my hands reach for the brighter colors, but I wanted her to match the paper. All of the fun background paper is from Moxxie's new halloween line... I LOVE it!

Today is my last day as guest designer for OCL. Boo Hoo.... I love these folks, so you can bet I will be posting more projects using their amazing images as well as teaching classes featuring the awesome OCL stamp line and SPARKLY FLUFF....

Happy Halloween Everyone!

Stamps Used: Granny

Copic Colors used:

Greens: G93, G95, G99 (added a bit of c5 in shaded areas)

Oranges: yr16, yr18 (again added C5 to shaded areas)

Hair: C1, c3, C5

cauldron: V91, V93, V99

ground: E43, E44

yellow: y11, y00

skin: e00, e11

broom: stick E43, E44, other y21, E33, E37

Decorator Paper: Moxxie

Dies: Spellbinders

Stamps Available at your local stamp or scrapbook stores

online store also available here:

Vintage - Stampendous

2011-10-22T18:04:00.000-07:00

Ok.. not my usual style.. but believe it or not I prefer the vintage look to the clean crisp look... One would never know it. Vintage is harder for me to do, don't know why, but it does not come natural for me. Clean and simple layouts just pop into my head..... I love it when I take the time to create something more grungy! Even got my pinkies inky! LOL.... didn't have a greeting that would fit in the tag and I had to use the tag....love it! DO YOU? SHOULD I DO MORE IN THIS STYLE?

Stamp: Stampendous

Copics:

Greens; G20, G82, G85,

Reds: R22, R24, R27 and a tiny bit of R59

skin: E00, E11, R21 and a tiny bit of B21 for eyes

Background: E43, E44 (my new favorite browns)

flowers are from Tim Holtz Sizzix Die.

rhinestone crystals.... love them!

Impression Obsession - PURPLE challenge

2011-10-22T08:21:00.000-07:00

It's time for Impression Obsession's Purple Challenge! Whew hew... Purple is one of my very favorite colors, so I could not pass this challenge up. Here is a cute little girl from one of their fall stamps (Girl with umbrella #F1101)... I think she is soooooo CUTE. I have colored her is a number of colors, including browns, golds, greens and now.... PURPLE.... I used Copic V20 and V25 for the main purple part of the image! Airbrushed the edges with a bit of E43, & E44.... love it! She was so fun to color!

Be Sure to check out the I.O. challenge for more fun PURPLE projects.. click HERE..

Image: Impression Obsession

Stamp: Girl with Umbrella #F1102 Available HERE

Greeting: #a5584 available HERE

Copic Colors used:

Boots/clothes: V20, V25,

Hair: YR21, E33, E35, E37

Skin: E000, E11, E04, E00

Leaves: YR21, V25

Background: Airbrushed with E43 & E44

Ground: hand colored with E43, E40, E44

Cardstock: Canvas Corp , and FabScraps (purple - High Tea)

Other Tools/Embellies: black pearls, ribbon, Spellbinder's dies and circle punches

Please join my blog as a follower! New samples weekly! Hugs Everyone!

The Peddler's Pack Coloring Class

2011-10-21T10:27:00.000-07:00

These photos are for my students taking my Peddler's Pack coloring Class this month. All of these stamps are available at the stores listed below.

Copic Markers Used:

Reds: R20, R22, R24, R27 (or 29) R59

Blue sky: B000 or BG000

Blue Ornament: B21, B24, B26

Yellow Ornament: Y32, Y35, Y38

Green: G20, G82, G85 (pine needles have Y11 added)

Skin: E000, E00, E11

Wood: E30, E33, E35, E37

Night Sky: B91 & B95

Gray bells - ornament caps: C1-C3

Gray shading in beard: w1, w3

also used: Our Craft Lounge - Sparkle Fluff & glitter

Clear Spica added on ornaments, gift bag, glasses, bells

Stamps available at:

Scrapbooking Made Simple - Santa Clarita, CA (on line store available)

Pages from the Heart - Monrovia, CA

OCL - Guest Designer for October - Outta This World

2011-10-18T10:00:00.000-07:00

Is this card darling or what? I love it. I have not made many little boy cards since Austin was younger but this is so fun.... wonder what Austin would think If I sent it to him for his 18th birthday that is actually later this month. I don't think he will care what card I send as long as I send a check with lots of $$$$ in it... LOL... gotta love teens.... mine is the best - just ask me, (all moms have the best kids).

This set is called Outta this world by Our Craft Lounge. Please check out their blog as I am their guest designer for the month of October.... I promise to have something NEW and fun next monday but check it out now to see what else they have. All of their stamps are available at your local Scrap/Stamp Store...... if they don't have them please ask.

http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/

Trick or Treat - OCL.

2011-10-17T07:19:00.000-07:00

Wowza I spent the entire weekend at Scrapbooking Made Simple. It is an amazing store with tons of energy and good stuff. Kimberly from Our Craft Lounge was there for a darling make and take for 54 guests! Whew Hew. I taught four classes. It's always fun with Kimberly and OCL......

This is a stamp from the new single stamp sets.... Is this kitty darling or what! So simple to

color.

Many people ask how to color images "black" I don't color anything black - don't even have a black Copic Sketch marker in my personal set. I use various grays to give the feel of black. In this image I used N1, N3, N5 and N7 to give the feel of black and feature a Highlight (N1), midtone (N3), and the shading (N5 & N7). Hat is colored with V01, V12, and V15.... Oranges are Y15, YR16 and YR18.

Copic - Stampavie - Sweet Dreams

2011-10-13T23:21:00.000-07:00

Okay, now is this the sweetest little image or what! I just love her. I have owned this stamp for almost two years and have never ever had a chance to take her out of the package! Finally, and it was worth the wait. In this image you can see that I used the light from the candle as my light source. I highlighted the front of her hat and nightie as well as her face. Note the sky is also darker behind her than it is in front.

Just love her! The paper is by Kaiser Paper, Greeting is from OCL and ribbon is BoBunny! What a combo! It all goes so well.

Colored with Copics:

Greens: G20, G82, G85 (with a bit of Y11 for highlights)

Reds: R22, R24, R27, R59

Gold: Gold Spica for candle base

Yellow: Y11, Y15

Hair: YR21, YR24, E33, E37

skin: E000, E00, E11, E04

November 2011 class project

Penny Black Images -

2011-10-12T16:02:00.000-07:00

Here are three Cards that I finally finished this morning. Love them...... theme is clean and simple layouts.

I am not a lover of the color Green, but here I tried to use the traditional Christmas red and green (I know there is more red than green.... LOL). Two of the cards are a simple easel card... they are fun to make. Take a peek at the side view below and you will see how it stands up. Come to class next month and we will be sure to do at least one easel card!

Images: Manger Scene is Stampendous

Girl & Bear are both by Penny Black.

Reds: R22, R24, R27, R59,

Greens: G20, G82, G85

Browns: E30, E33, E35, (ground is E40 & E44)

Yellow: Y11, Y15, Y18

Hair: Y, E33

Our Craft Lounge Sparkle Fluff - Sugar

Copic Weekend at SCRAPBOOKING MADE SIMPLE - Santa Clarita, CA

2011-10-12T13:08:00.000-07:00

Whew Hew... Join us at Scrapbooking Made Simple in Santa Clarita this weekend for a variety of Copic Classes I will be teaching......

SATURDAY

Copic Techniques 101

Copic - Shading & Highlights - Featuring Bubbles image from Our Craft Lounge.

Plus guest Stamp designer Kimberly McCausland from Our Craft Lounge will be helping you with a darling FREE make and take. Kimberly is a lot of fun and is bringing along a whole Our Craft Lounge Trunk Show.... It is a day you will not want to miss.

SUNDAY

Copic Coloring Class - Images by The Peddler's Pack

Copic - Images by Our Craft Lounge Card Class

for my students:

Copic Colors I used for my cards are listed below. Remember that I will assist you in helping you increase your Copic Marker selection prior to class. You are also welcome to use different color combinations than the ones that I used.

The Peddler's Pack Images (many colors are used in all three images)

SANTA: R22, R24, R27, R59, E00, E11, G20, G82, G85, E40, E43, E44, E30, E33, E37

ORNAM

ENTS: Y32, Y35, Y38, R22, R24, R27, R59, G20, G82, 85, Y11, B21, B24, B2, C1, C3

HOLLY: G20, G82, G85, R22, R24, R27, R27. R59

Our Craft Lounge Images (Many colors are used in all images)

Surfin Santa B00, B000, R22, R24, R27, R59, E00, E11, E000, Y11, Y32, Y35, glitter Sugar Sparkle Fluff

Bubbles same colors add: YR21, YR24, E40, E42, E44, bring all your greens.... or G20, G82, G85,

Mrs. Frosty: Rv00, Rv02, RV55, Y11, Y15, any orange, E33, E37, w1*, w3* (or C1, C3)Lemon Sparkle Fluff

Frosty: R22, R24, R27, R59, C1, C3, C5, C7, E37, E33 - Black Liquid Pearl

Guest Designer - Our Craft Lounge - Bubbles!

2011-10-09T21:50:00.000-07:00

I love love love all of Our Craft Lounge Stamps and embellishments. I have been a complete fan from the very beginning. Isn't this image DARLING! This is my all time very very favorite OCL character... Bubbles!

One of the things I love most about several of the OCL stamp sets, is that you can combine several sets together to make a large variety of scenes. In this scene, I used two different sets to create the complete scene. I used the hill and sea grass images from the set "Oceans of Fun" and the Turtle, tree and fish are from "Sea-son's Greetings"... I could have also used Bubbles ( stamped below in Blue). They all coordinate beautifully!.....

To create this ocean scene I followed these easy

steps.

1. First Stamp Turtle (closest image to the front)

2. Stamp Turtle on to scrap paper, masking paper, or sticky note, cut out and mask turtle.

3. Stamp the rest of your images (masking as necessary).

4. Color image.

Don't forget to add SUGAR SPARKLE FLUFF to Bubbles' Santa Hat! It is the best stuff ever for any type of fur or dimension. I also added Liquid Crystal to the turtle's back and the fish for added dimension! I colored Bubbles in Blue about two years ago (below).... This card has been traveling around from store to store and is a bit beat up, but I still smile when I look at it!

view stamps HERE or pick them up at your local Stamp/Scrapbook Store!

COPICS USED:

GREENS: YG03, YG63, YG67, YG01, Y11

YELLOW: YR21, YR24

REDS: R22, R24, R27, R89

SAND: E40, E42, E44

OCEAN: B000

EYE: B21

LOL.... now for a laugh! Harley.... this picture is for you! Not all pit bulls are vicious are you! This is a picture of my dear friend Krista's Pitt Bull saying goodbye to Bugsie after spending a weekend together in Phoenix.... Bugsie sends hugs Harley! I didn't catch Bugsie licking Harley on the nose.....RATS.

Impression Obsession -It's a Costume Party!

2011-10-06T09:57:00.000-07:00

My costume will be a 'WITCH" Whew hew.... check out the buckle on my new boots.... Toot Toot.. My first pair of boots as an adult... I know I know I am over 50 years old and finally got a pair of boots (Wolky!) to fit my foot! I am soooo excited- my foot has such a high arch that I have never been able to get my foot into a boot! LOL.. My son said they look like something that should be sticking out from under the witches house in Wizard of Oz.... ARGH.... so I thought it fitting to add them in this "costume Party Photo"

Colored with Copics:

Project: Treat Bag (made with Sizzix die cut!)

Image: Witch on a Broom by Impression Obsession (illustrator is Sarah Phelps)

Paper is by Moxxie and Canvas Corp

Check out the rest of the challenge at the Impression Obsession Blog!

Our Craft Lounge - Guest Designer

2011-10-02T00:01:00.000-07:00

Wowza.... One of my very very favorite Stamp Companies asked me to be a Guest Designer for the Month of October... Whew He... time to strut my stuff... so I thought I would start off the month with a Peacock!

The moment I saw this peacock from the PROUD AS A PEACOCK stamp set (Pictured below).. ..... I thought purple and turquoise... I just had to have it. I could not find a background paper anywhere that seemed to fit the style and colors I wanted... So I colored part of this background paper with a V15 Copic Marker to make it match! Whew Hew problem solved. Give this a try....

I only colored a tiny piece of these "ornanments" with my purple marker

and it gave enough purple in the paper to perfectly match the colors I used to color my image. I just love my Copics.

I LOVE Our Craft Lounge... Did you know that my very first image

that I colored with Copic Markers was Bubbles by Our Craft Lounge? Yep, Our Craft Lounge was a HUGE part of my becoming a successful Copic Teacher for local, national, and international stores as well as a Certification instructor for Copic. THANK YOU SO MUCH OCL... I LOVE YOU!

Products used: Available at your local Scrapbook and Rubber Stamp Stores

STAMPS Our Craft Lounge - Proud as a Peacock

deco paper: Harmonie - Noel - Ornaments

deco paper: My Mind's Eye - Hip Hooray girl - Happy Day

Copic: (distributed by Imagination International): Copic Pens, X-press blending card and adhesive, ABS 1 airbrush kit.

Pearl Pen by Viva Decor (turquoise and Lilac)

Spellbinders dies - various

Markers used:

Bg10, BG53, BG72, BG75

V01, V12, V15

YG21,

PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL RUBBER STAMP AND SCRAPBOOK STORES

Click here to visit the Our Craft Lounge blog, it's an amazing place to find great ideas to spark your imagination! Have a wonderfully colorful day!

HUGS

Jennie

Christmas is Coming! - Saturated Colors Challenge - Copic Creations.

2011-10-01T12:17:00.000-07:00

COPIC CREATIONS - Saturated Colors Challenge: Check it out HERE

Here is an image I colored on the airplane the other day. It's a very fun image to color. I have colored it in many different color combinations, which gives me a totally different outcome every time I color it. This time I elected to color the background blue for the sky, the previous time I colored it I wanted to use dark green for the inside of the tree. The colorist can really change the outcome of the image by changing the back ground colors.... (night/day etc). This image is extremely easy to color. The dark dots or hash marks are where you color the image with the darkest color ink.. and where the hash marks are thinner or absent, you would use your lightest color... Easy Peasy! Note that even on the beads I used three colors leaving a highlight in a circular fashion to show a highlight on each individual bead. The pine needles are colored with a random selection of greens and colored in a random fashion (darkest closest to the center of the branch.)

Stamp: The Peddler's Pack, Beaverton Oregon

Copic Markers used:

Sky: B000, B91, B93

Pine Needles YG21, YG24, YG03, YG67, G85, Y11

Blue ornament: B21, B24, B26, B29 (my blue ran out of ink so I used pallet blending using B21 and B26)

Red Beads and Ornament: R22, R24, R27, R89

Yellow Ornament: Y32, Y35, Y38

Below is the image colored by me last year... see the difference? We all improve with time and practice....although I still really like the below coloring, the above image has smoother blends and the leaves have more definition and color. Thought I would share an older coloring of mine with a current one to show the difference! I don't remember what colors I used last year, but I am sure they were very similar to the colors I used this year.... Colorful Hugs to everyone! Get going on your Christmas cards... This is one of my images that we will be coloring in some of my coloring classes in October and November.. watch my schedule!

A Birthday Card for Andy......

2011-09-22T22:57:00.001-07:00

This week is Andy's Birthday (my boyfriend)....I made him a golf blanket earlier this week ----- he absolutely loved it. Yea.. Yea... I am always slow about cards for loved ones......... I finally got around to making him a card and am very pleased with the outcome, so I thought I would share........ now that I look at it.. the greeting does not match the image.. but what the heck it matches the inside of the card... So Happy, I am able to share such a special day with you.... Happy Birthday!

Details:

Image: Digi Stamp by Karen's Doodles... you can buy one from here.... I just love these whimiscal stamps.. wait till you see the santa dog, santa kitty and yes santa TURTLE! I am so anxious to color that turtle.... its C-U-T-E..... with all Capitol letters...... Love it!

Printed Paper is "Happy Together" by Fancy Pants.. (greeting is also from paper), Embellies: Golf Tee & Golf Marker.......

Colored with my Copics:

Hat/Grass: G20, G82, YG63

Pants: B91, B93, B95, B97

Shirt/shoes: E30, E33, E35, E37

Skin: E000, E00, E11, E04

Background: Airbrushed with B21, swishes B000

Club: C1, C3, C6

Impression Obsession Challenge - Fall

2011-09-19T20:47:00.000-07:00

Impression Obsession has some of the most amazing images ever! They are so detailed and easy to color with your Copic Markers. Gary Robertson is one of my very favorite rubber stamp artists. He puts a ton of hash marks or shading marks in his image which makes it so easy to color! He has done the shading for you... Just use your darker colors where his hash marks are heavier. Now how easy is that! Your shading and highlights will be properly placed every time!

Check out all of the other great cards here on the Impression Obsession blog!

Stamp by Impression Obsession: (available at your local stamp/scrap store)

Illustrator - Gary Robertson

Item Number: K1076

Colors used: 16 markers

Pumpkins: YR12, YR16, YR18

Flower Pot: B91, B95

Flowers: Y32, Y38 and R22, R24

Leaves: G20, YG63, YG67

Wood: E30, E33, E35, E37 (my fav wood combo)

Viva Deco Pearl Pen - Cream

Spellbinders die

Free hand cut oval. (image is in an oval shape I just trimmed the mat to match)

Copic Creations challenge... colored fur/feathers!

2011-09-15T06:54:00.001-07:00

I know I know... the challenge was to color FUR in different fun colors... sorry, but this just popped into my head the other day and I love it.... even if they have feathers instead of fur! LOL....... This image is by Penny Black and isn't it so true that we need to exercise and sweat just to look good.... LOL... (for orange fur look below two posts)

We will be coloring this card at the Stamp Addict in San Diego this saturday... Sept 17th. Join us

Copic Colors used -

Blue: B000, Bo0, B02, Green: YG11, YG13, YG17, Yellow: Y11, Y32, Y35, Y38, Pinks: RV00, RV63, RV55 and a touch of RV19

Reds: R24, R29

Gray: C2 for a little something for them to stand on.

Background is airbrushed in B01 but it's hard to see....

COLORFUL HUGS TO EVERYONE......

details for this Orange cat two posts before this one!

CHECK OUT MORE IMAGES OF COLORED FUR...

LINK: COPIC CREATIONS

Hello Cupcake!

2011-09-08T06:00:00.000-07:00

This little girl is just SOOO cute! I really had fun coloring her...... I am normally a pastel girl but lately I am really into these bright colors....

PLAYING WITH DIMENSION

I love how her hat is colored that makes it look dimensional. I shaded the sides and bottom of the white puffy part with N1 to give it some shape. I also added a bit of N2 on the sides of the blue band (over the blue).

Today is my brother Billy's birthday... this is me making him cupcakes.... LOL.. bet he would really like that!

The bowl looks like its dimensional because I used the lightest color in the center of the bowl and darker colors on the outside part of the bowl. This tricks our eyes into thinking that the sides of the bowl are further away from our eyes than the sides of the bowl. (same with the eggs and cupcake)

COLORS USED:

bowl/shirt: rv00, rv63, rv55, rv19, Y32, Y35, Y38

cupcake: YG11, YG13, YG17, E30, E37

eggs: E40, E42, E44

face: E000, E00, E11, R21

Hat: Puffy part N1, Blender

Hat/apron Band: B00, B02, N2 Blender

Hair: Y21, E33, E35, E37

chocolate cake batter (is there any other flavor?) E49

Penny Black Kitty colored by Jennie Black

2011-09-06T15:27:00.000-07:00

LOL.. No I am not related to Penny Black.. I am asked that all the time.. I don't think there is a real Penny Black.. just the name of a Stamp company that I happen to love...

Here is a fun Birthday cards..... both bright and cheery with the bright colors I seem to be loving lately! Enjoy!

Copic Colors Used.

Kite: R22, R24, Y32, YR31, Bo1, Boo YG11, YG13

Kitty: YR31, YR21, YR24,

Cheeks: R21

Sky: B00

Tip: Make sure to use darker colors to help give dimension to the image.. IE: I used YR24 just behind the feet and under the chin to make the tummy look further away than the head and feet. Make sure that the part of the image closer to our eye or light source is lighter than the behind piece.

Die Cuts: Spellbinders

Impression Obsession challenge - birthday card! | It's a colourful world

2011-09-05T02:44:00.000-07:00

Impression Obsession challenge - birthday card! | It's a colourful world

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHALLENGE - IMPRESSION OBSESSION

2011-09-05T01:00:00.000-07:00

Is this image amazing or what? It is just the perfect image to practice coloring wood, fun ground techniques, metal, coloring through glass and so much more! I have colored this images in so many different color combos. I think it is a perfect image for anyone who loves gardening. (I need a Birthday Greeting from Impression Obsession.. gotta get one - you can too Here)

Stamp Name: Potting Shed #H1802 AVAILABLE HERE or at your LSS

We won't talk about my garden..... it's been too hot to pull weeds. So, I am saying that each tomato plant needs friends... and they have plenty of friends - as long as they all get along I am happy! LOL.

CLICK HERE for

IMPRESSION OBSESSION'S WEEKLY CHALLENGE! (prizes!)

Copic Colors Used:

Shed: Y32, Y35, Y38, E33

Browns: E30, E33, E35, E37,

Wheel Barrow: E02, E08, E39

Reds: R24, R27 E02

Ground: W00, W1, W3, W5 (just dot dot dot with your markers)

Sky: B000

Sun flowers: yr21, Yr24, E41, E44

Copic - Coloring Black & Dark Colors

2011-09-03T20:51:00.001-07:00

Class information below
Coloring with black and other dark Copic Markers can be challenging. The darker markers (numbers ending in 6-9) have more dye in them than the lighter colors. Therefore, providing a much higher chance of "feathering" outside the lines or more "bleeding". It is also much harder to correct or "erase" our mistakes.

Here are a few tips to remember when coloring with dark colors.

Black: Use various shades of gray, so that you can have a highlight (#'s 1-2), Mid-tone (#3-5) and shading color (#7-9) This will give a black look with highlights and volume. Using grays will also allow the artists rendering to be seen through the colored areas. (lines from the rubber stamp image). Coloring in all black would hide the artists drawn lines).

Over Saturation: Be careful not to oversaturate an area with wet ink. If the area becomes over saturated with wetness, it will bleed outside the lines. If your paper is becoming too wet, you may want an area to dry or partially dry before adding another layer. Even after the ink dries, the area will bleed faster than a new piece of paper because some of the fibers in the paper are already used up. Use less layers of ink when using dark colors to prevent over saturation.

Correcting: To lighten an area where you have too much ink or if ink is in an unwanted area, be sure to correct SLOWLY! This means that you correct with your blender pen by pushing the color back to the area you want it (inside the lines). Be very gentle and use only a tiny bit of blender pen at a time. It is important to let the blender pen solution dry before trying to clean your mess again. If you use too much blender solution, the color inside the lines will wick right outside the lines and make a bigger mess than you had to start with. The dark ink seems to stain the paper and won't always clean up. You may want to consider cutting out your image and glueing it onto your project, or adding a shadow or outline around the image to "hide" the mistake. Remember that the Blender pen is not a "eraser" it just moves the ink around. Too much fluid will make it run be uncontrollable.

Copic Colors Used:

Witch Marci:

Hat, Apron, Shoes: C1, C3, C5, C7, C9 blender

Dress, Hat Band: YG 93, YG95, YG97, YG01

Pumpkin, buckle, socks, bows, lips: YR12, YR16, YR18 orange spica

Skin: E000, E00, R20, E11, E04

Broom, Hair: YR21, E33, E37

Background: Airbrushed with C7

Skeleton Luka:

Costume: C1, C3, C5, C7, blender

Bones: Clear Atyou Spica Pen

Hair: Y21, E33, E35

Vest: Y21, YR16, YR18 (orange spica)

Bag: YG01, YG03, YG63, C3 OR YGO1, YG93, YG95, YG97

Skin: E000, E00, R20, E11, E04

Pumpkin Marci:

Hat/Dress/Lollipop/lips: Y15, YR12, YR16, YR18

Greens: YG93, YG95, YG97

Shoes, Hair: C1, C3, C5, C7, C9

Background - Airbrushed with C7

CLASS:

Scrapbooking Made Simple

Santa Clarita, CA

Sunday September 18

Call: 661-298-1112

Class is almost sold out - call now!

Have a Sunny Day

2011-09-03T18:01:00.000-07:00

Here is one more La La Land Image.... Yes, it may have been cloudy today but dang... I dug out one rose bush and need a shower... it's hot and muggy out there.... Go away humidity and come back sunny days... actually a cool rainy day sounds really relaxing....

This little sunshine is Mermaid Marci by La La Land Crafts. She is available at many of the stores I teach at (listed in below posting).

Note: Placement of Marci had to be on the left side of the card so that she was looking at the greeting. Had I put her on the other side she would have been looking at nothing and would have looked funny. When making a hand made card, be sure to know what your image is looking at... Marci also looks like the sun is hitting her tail and back side... the greeting looks like it could be the light source.

Colored her in pink for a pink challenge.. how fun is that! Very girly...

of course I used my COPIC'S.... gotta love 'em...

pink combos include: RV00, RV63, RV55 and RV19

hair: YR21, YR24, Y00

Clear Coic Atyou Spica Pen

wanted a pink satin ribbon but I think it might have been too much.. i like it clean and simple.

Our Craft Lounge - BLOG HOP -

2011-09-02T01:00:00.000-07:00

WHEW HEW... Our Craft Lounge Blog hop is here...

I am so excited that I can share these samples that I have made! Is this Mrs Frosty cute or what! I just love her with her little hand warmer. I wanted to make it a bit girly in

honor of "Mrs." Frosty so I played with pinks and yellows.... CUTE!.

Be sure to check out the other great samples made by some the the greatest designers ever! If you didn't start at the beginning of the hop, you can jump right in here and continue around the circle. Be sure to leave love comments along the way so you will be entered in for a chance to win Blog Candy (free goodies).

Did you check out the Yellow Sparkle Fluff that I added to her little hand warmer! It added the special touch this card needed!

GOTTA LOVE

THAT SPARKLE FLUFF!

Our Craft Lounge Products are available at your local Scrapbook or Rubber Stamp Store... if not, be sure to contact one of mine. Mail orders are even available at many.

click a link to one of my favorite stores!

Scrapbooking Made Simple - Santa Clarita, CA

Collective Journey - Redlands, CA

Scrapbooking Heaven - Westminster, CA

Pages from the Heart - Monrovia, CA

Check out these amazing designer's blogs.. they will have amazing eye candy and more chances for Blog Candy! Whew Hew....

PREVIOUS BLOG: CLICK HERE Lori Barnett
NEXT BLOG: CLICK HERE Dawn Barrett ~

BE SURE TO LEAVE LOVE..... FOR ANOTHER CHANCE TO WIN BLOG CANDY!

Sneek Peek Day 2! Our Craft Lounge

2011-09-01T01:00:00.000-07:00

Oh My..... Have I been having fun coloring, glueing and designing - come back tomorrow for my favorite new card... I love love love it! (hint Mrs. Frosty)

LEAVE A MESSAGE HERE FOR AN EXTRA ENTRY TO THE BLOG CANDY...

Fall Sunflower....

Simple, fun and loads of possibilities with this awesome image. Especially when doubled with Coffee Sparkle Fluff for the flower center. This will also make a great spring flower by coloring it spring colors... how easy is that?

Copic Colors used:

Sunflower: Y32, Y35, Y38, E33

Flower Center: E49 topped with Coffee Sparkle Fluff

Leaves: G20, G82, G85

doodling: Copic Multi-liner #5

Surfin Santa....

now is he just the coolest ever? This image is so perfect for me, because I love to travel at the Holiday time... I enjoy anywhere tropical, sunny, and Scuba diving and or snorkeling possibilities (preferably with turtles)! This year Andy and I have a Mexican Rivera Cruise planned - coming home on Christmas Eve for the home festivities... so this is just PERFECT for me! You can bet that you will be seeing several samples with this image... it might just be my personal Christmas Card image.... Marianne Walker is such an awesome illustrator.... isn't she? She comes up with the funniest details ...like a Christmas tree on Santa's Surfboard.. now how awesome is that! LOL. How do you like my snowflake sunshine.... ? Thought it was perfect!

A few things about my card:

Image: Our Craft Lounge - SURFIN SANTA

Designer Paper: Little Yellow Bicycle

Snowflake: Martha Stewart Punch

Copics: Santa E00, E000, E11, R20,

Hat/ Surf Board / candy canes: R22, R24, R27, R59

Hat fur & beard: C3, C00

fur/beard: SUGAR SPARKLE FLUFF

Tree/Shorts: G21, G24, G28

Water: BG01, waves are BG10, BGOOO & blender

Sky: B0000

Sun under snowflake: Y00 on top of blue

DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE ME SOME LOVE FOR EXTRA FOR BLOG CANDY.. YUMMIE YUMMIE!

Our Craft Lounge Products can be found at your local Scrapbook/rubber stamp stores... here are a few of my favorites..

PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL STORES AND KEEP THEM FLOURISHING. We need these great stores for great classes and girly social time! Whew Hew... If you don't have a LSS please call one of my favorites and ask them to mail it to you.........

Collective Journey - Redlands, CA

Scrapbooking Heaven - Westminster, CA

Scrapbooking Made Simple - Santa Clarita, CA

This And That - Chino Hills, CA

Pages From The Heart - Monrovia, CA

Paper Vineyard, Chandler, AZ

Stamp Works, Chandler, AZ

Cool Scrapbooks - San Diego County

and so many more!

COLORFUL HUGS,

JENNIE

Our Craft Lounge Sneek Peek!

2011-08-31T01:00:00.000-07:00

SCAREDY CAT......

This is just one of the many awesome new stamps being released by Our Craft Lounge this week. I am so excited to finally release my samples. Some of the most amazing designers are giving sneek peeks today, tomorrow and Thursday in preparation for the

HUGE BLOG HOP ON FRIDAY.

For more sneek peeks go HERE

Note, that I will be including this card and several others in many on my classes next month. You can buy/order this image at many of my favorite stores......

Scrapbooking Made Simple - Santa Clarita, CA

Scrapbooking Heaven - Westminster, CA

Collective Journey - Redlands, CA

This and That - Chino Hills, CA

Pages From The Heart - Monrovia, CA

and many other locations!

I love this little kitty.... but she does not scare me! LOL....

Fall is on the way!

2011-08-30T13:45:00.000-07:00

CARDS FOR SCRAPBOOKING MADE SIMPLE SEPT. 18

Here are a few images we will be coloring at Scrapbooking Made Simple on Sept 18. Hope to see you there!

Note that all images are by The Peddler's Pack and stamps can be ordered/purchased from Scrapbooking Made Simple.

Colors used will be posted for all class guests.

Corn:

husk: e30, e33, e37

corn: Y00, Y11, Y15, YR21, E07, E44, misc. e's

background E49

Sunflower:

sky: BG000, BG01

Petals: Yoo, Y11, Y15, Y19, or Y15, YR21, YR24,

center: E42, E44, E47, 49

stem/leaves: YG01, YG03, YG63, YG67 or G20, G82, G85

Pumpkin: Y15, YR12, YR16, YR18, W4

Leaves: YG01, YG03, YG63, YG67

flower: YR12, Y15, Y11

background: E49

stems: E42, E44, E49

NOTE: Each person will work at their own speed. Most people will only finish two cards in 2.5 hours. However, all three card kits will be available.

Copic and Puppy....

2011-08-29T09:13:00.000-07:00

But Mommie,

I was only trying to get "one" to chew on, then the whole box dumped over. Does that mean I can chew them all... or is this another case of IT'S A GOOD THING I AM CUTE?

lol... I only sat the box on the pillow for a minute while I made the bed so I could color while relaxing on the bed.. Instead I guess I get to clean up a mess.. but it was worth the laugh! I had to share...

Hugs!

Copic Card & Technique Classes

2011-08-28T10:03:00.000-07:00

Next Month.... Stamp Company Focus will be on Our Craft Lounge.. Whew Hew... Gotta love those girls over there... AMAZING.

Copic Card and/or Technique classes are soooo much fun. I taught several over the weekend.. here is part of the stuff I packed into my car... Did I mention I dropped my marker boxes right out the back of my car... ever pick up over 1000 copic markers in HOT street? ARGH... thanks dad for helping!

Stay Tuned for another fun blog hop next week... Our Craft Lounge will be releasing their new stamps and you will not want to miss their amazing blog hop with free blog candy, goodies and great samples to look at. Their design team is amazing! Whew Hew.....

sneek peek.. shhhhhh look at the class boards in the back of the photo... see the kitty, wine, sunflower, scarecrow... yes those are a few of the images I will be teaching next month and showing on my blog next week for the hop!

join as a follower to my blog (or already are) and you will get an extra entry for a prize.

CHECK MY SIDE BAR ON THIS BLOG FOR MY UPDATED CLASS LIST! HOPE TO SEE YOU AT ONE OR MORE CLASSES...

COLORFUL HUGS,

JENNIE

Class Follow Up.

2011-08-28T09:55:00.001-07:00

Hello Everyone...

I had the great opportunity again this month to teach three classes at Scrapbooking Made Simple in Santa Clarita, CA. Amazing store. I forgot to bring my color copies for my guests in one of my classes (dang it). So I promised to post these images here for those gals. Many of you have seen them before, but what the heck.. it's always fun to see fun cards..... right? These images are all by Stampendous and easy/fun to color.

See you guys next month for coloring fall cards and Coloring images with BLACK...... Hint.. next month I will be celebrating Stacey's Birthday... even if it is a bit early! Whew Hew....

Colorful Hugs,

Jennie

LaLa Land Blog Hop - Luka & Marci turn One!

2011-08-24T00:14:00.000-07:00

YEE HAW... IT'S A REAL

HOE DOWN CELEBRATION

FOR MARCI AND LUCA'S FIRST BIRTHDAY

Yee Haw! Marci and Luka had a BIRTHDAY! On August 1st our Marci and Luka finally turned ONE!

We want to thank each and every one of our customers for your continued excitement and support as we celebrate this amazing milestone! We couldn’t have done it without you, and we want you all to know...YOU ROCK!!

Are you ready for some birthday FUN?!

To celebrate this momentous occasion, we have a special surprise for you!! We’ve brought back some La-La Land Crafts’ alumni and friends to celebrate Marci and Luka’s birthday with us....YIPPEE!

On top of our special guest bloggers, we are offering up a HUGE BLOG CANDY for this exciting event.

(My card details below - is she cute or what!)

This Blog Candy contains the following:

~ Set of 12 Copic Markers in NEW 2011 colors ~ Set of Spica Pens ~

Pack of X-Press Blending Cardstock ~ New Scor-pal and a pack of Scor-Tape

~ 3 sets of 12x12 Basic Grey Collections paper packs ~ $20 gift certificate to the La-La Land Crafts Store

To be eligible for this FABULOUS blog prize, you must follow these 3 easy rules:

1. Become a follower and/or subscribe to our Blog.

2. Display a picture of our Blog Candy on your blog with a link back to THIS POST.

**if you don’t have a blog, please spread the word

3. Leave one comment BELOW after completing the blog hop answering this question:

“Which stamp used on the projects in this hop is your favorite?”

You have until August 31st to leave your answer below in our comment section (one comment only please). We will draw the winner’s name onSeptember 3rd.

Now let’s get on with our AWESOME hop!!

La-La Land DT

Becca ~ http://beccascraftycorner.blogspot.com

Cindy ~ http://cindyhaffnerscorner.blogspot.com

Jana ~ http://stampwithjana.blogspot.com

Jeanette ~ http://jeanette-happythoughtsinkspots.blogspot.com

Karen ~ http://reallifeinpictures.blogspot.com

Kim ~ http://craftymakes.blogspot.com

Rosemary ~ http://rosemaryscreations.blogspot.com

Sandie ~ http://sandieshores.blogspot.com

Trisha ~ http://tbearstouch.blogspot.com

Alumni/Friends

1 Luvn Mama ~ http://luvnthejourney.blogspot.com

Alice ~ http://aliceslittlewonderland.blogspot.com

Cheryl ~ http://inktrap.blogspot.com

Eva ~ http://evafromca.blogspot.com

Jan ~ http://jans-gonestampin.blogspot.com

Jennie ~ http://jenniebstampin.blogspot.com

Kim ~ http://piggyandminniemouse.blogspot.com

Leanne ~ http://liloshaggymoto.blogspot.com

Maureen ~ http://mycasestudies.blogspot.com

Pops ~ http://popscards.blogspot.com

Renate ~ http://hapagirlren.blogspot.com

Shantaie ~ http://www.inkingpink.com

LLLC -- please leave one comment and let us know your favorite stamp from the hop!

Much love and hugs to you all!

And a big THANK YOU from Marci and Luka too!

DETAILS FOR MY CARD: This card was so fun to make. I chose the Cowgirl Marci, used Creative Imaginations Debbie Mum paper for my background by cutting out the images from the paper and glueing them on to the ground that I made by tearing cardstock. How fun is that! Layered cardstock and tied a bow out of twine...

Techniques used: Texturized image, paper tearing, paper piecing from printed paper.

I texturized the skirt by adding Copic Blending Solution to a piece of denim then dabbing the skirt after it was colored. Because the Blending solution is the solvent for the Copic ink, it faded the images in places where the nap of the fabric was thicker. Making a great denim look on the skirt! How fun! Whew Hew - give it a try.

YESTERDAY'S POST ALSO HAS SOME GREAT NEW IMAGES...... CHECK IT OUT!

La La Land Stamps - Coloring Black with Copics

2011-08-23T12:05:00.000-07:00

COLORING BLACK WITH COPICS......

What better holiday than Halloween to learn to color with BLACK. Coloring with black is similar to coloring with any other color. However, you must use grays to get the highlights, midtones and shading to give your image volume rather than a black blob. Black ink also has a lot of dye particles so

it bleeds fast.. Here are a few tips to remember while coloring with black.

1. Do not over soak your paper.

2. Correcting dark colors might make a bigger mess if you try to add blender.

3. Use three values to get a highlight 1-3, Midtone 4-6, Shading 7-10

4. Do not over use darkest color which will

hide the artist's rendering or stamped lines.

5. If you bleed outside the lines too much,

consider shadows or cutting your image out and pasting it onto your project.

6. When coloring black hair sometimes it is fun to add a light lavender or blue.

First color your entire image with your highlight (you may want to leave some white space for an intense highlight). Now add your second color or your midtone

. Blend these two colors together using your first or lightest color. Now add in your shading color or darkest color in the areas that would be somewhat shaded or further from your eye or light source (ie: the sides of the leg are further away than the center of the leg). Blend your darkest and midtone colors with your midtone color. If your midtone is too dark to blend with use one or two values lighter than your midtone to blend your two darkest colors. IE: if your midtone is an N6 use an N5 or N4 to blend your two darkest

colors together.

We will be making these three fun fold cards at Scrapbooking Made Simple in Santa Clarita, CA next month.. CALL STORE FOR DETAILS ASAP.. CLASSES WILL SELL OUT!

Shop Hop at Collective Journey...... Gift Card Make & Take directions

2011-08-06T08:00:00.001-07:00

Collective Journey, this is where my Copic Teaching World started. Although I had been teaching card making for well over 10 years, this is where I taught my first Copic Card class and I have never looked back... It was an awesome stepping stone to a great career. I was teaching a make and take at Collective Journey (CJ) on Sunday. Here are a few of my bestest friends and students Debbie & Leslie who joined in the fun. These two have been with me since my very first Copic class....Love you guys! Of course they wanted to meet Bugsie, so this was the day she got to meet all my CJ friends. Leslie has asked me to bring her to all classes so she can babysit... well, we will see.... puppy sitting would cut into her coloring time! lol.

This make and take is amazing easy and allows newbies to experience several different techniques and Copic products. Although the Stamp set by Our Craft Lounge includes a darling leaf in the set, we chose to draw our own to practice using the multi-liner.... great fun. The dots in the background are done using the brush tips of the Copic markers.

details listed below.

Stamp Set: Our Craft Lounge "Whispy Blooms" (avail here)

Leaves: hand drawn with multi-liner

Dots: made with Copic markers (same col

ors as image)

Copic: RV00, RV09, RV23, YG21, YG17, YG21, YG17, Y15, Y38 (random color choices on this card... LOL).

Directions for card base: Cut cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2 (half sheet), fold. then on the fold mark your card in one inch from each side. Align the card into your pa

per trimmer from the mark to the bottom of your card and cut. Repeat on each side of your purse. Add a top by cutting a separate piece of cardstock (black) into a 5" x 2" strip. Fold making it 5" x 1" slip over the folded edge of white card and adhere to both sides. punch holes add ribbon and then use corner chomper to round lower corners. Easy peasy and fun! Great for a gift card.

Bee-utiful Bee-Day To You!

2011-07-30T21:58:00.000-07:00

As promised.. a new image to view!

I finally found time to color! Been loving family visiting, but missed my coloring! This image was fun and easy to color. It's a Birthday Bee by The Peddler's Pack. I was in a bright and cheery mood, so I colored it with lots of bright colors. Colors are listed below. Also used liquid crystal for the bee wings, nose and feet... too fun! The card is pretty busy, but so is the image with so many arms and legs! A mom needs this many arms - can you relate?

Puppy is two pounds of mischief! I love her, but oh my goodness... she is packed with dynamite! She will be a challenge!

Yellow: Y11, Y15, Y17

Blue/Green: BG000, BG10, BG02, BG04

Gray: C1, C5

Background: B0000, W1, W3, W5

RV: 55, 63, 19

YR: 04, 09

YG: 11, 13 (plate)

Multi-liner .05 for doodles

Greeting is printed from computer

This next week promises time to color more images to share with you! Stay Tuned!

Summer Family Fun.... New images soon! Promise

2011-07-25T07:28:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,

Summer is a time for family. I cut my classes to a minimum and spend time with those who are closest to me!

My son, parents and other loved ones mean so much to me. So forgive me for not posting new images, I have just not made the time to do them. Austin will be a senior in high school this fall and then off to college after next summer! Gotta get my time with him while I can! Here are a few photos... I promise to get some images up soon... the ones I have done I can't share....YET. Check out that photo of mom and dad on the innertube... Dad is over 70 and has Parkinson's and cancer.... his treatment is going great and we took him out for a great day on the lake.. he loved it! This is a photo that I will always cherish...

Let's see... we did Lake Havasu, Lake Per

ris, Disneyland, Fishing, Family dinners at my house, learned I am going to be a Great Auntie, Antique shopping, Oak Glen, Water Park, quiet dinners and evenings with Andy, Hmmm have not done the beach..... amazing we will have to put that on the list. We still have another trip to Havasu with Andy's family.. I can't wait.

Bugsie Arrived

2011-07-19T20:48:00.000-07:00

Ok.. Bugsie has arrived... this is a sneek peek of her more to follow! Everyone has been bugging me for pics so here she is... she weighs a whopping 2 pounds and is three months old... her top adult weight should be 3.5 or 4 lbs.

Blog Candy Winner! Donna

2011-07-11T06:07:00.001-07:00

I hope you have all been having a great summer so far! I have been super busy, playing, boating, and teaching tons of classes... so fun.

The winner of the Blog candy is.... listed below... Donna, please send me our mailing info and I will get your hand signed copy of the book to you right away!

Congrats!

Donna said...Wow, asking me to choose my favorite Copic Trio is like asking a kid to pick his favorite dessert at the bakery! But if I were pinched to do so, the frosting on my cupcake would be R81, R83, and R85. I'm a pink kind of gal and layer it with some dark chocolate browns, E55, E57, and E59 and I'm in dessert heaven! :-)

Help me name this class.. I originally called it dots and doodles. It is adding texture, patterns etc to the image. dotted ground, fabric patterns to the clothing, water squiggles in the water etc... I need a name for the class that is snazzy and simple. Dots and doodles is not working for me.. LOL... Of course a prize will be sent for the best class name.

Copic Coloring Guide Blog Hop...

2011-07-06T06:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Copic Coloring Guide Blog Hop!
We've got information about the new book, beautiful coloring, stunning card projects, and BLOG CANDY! The Copic Coloring Guide is a new book by Colleen Schaan and Marianne Walker. It's the perfect resource for beginner and intermediate coloring artists alike. The book contains information about the different styles of Copic markers, explains the coloring/numbering system, details how to pick good blending groups, teaches a number of blending techniques through illustrated tutorials, and de-mistifies the colorless blender marker. And that's just in the first 18 pages! The book also contains over 40 beautiful coloring card projects separated into beginner, intermediate and advanced skill level. Each card project includes step-by-step coloring AND assembly instructions... along with supply lists and manufacturer information to make recreating the projects simple and easy.

I am highly honored to say that this creation is mine and is proudly displayed in the book alongside many beautiful cards...by some amazingly talented artists!

image can be purchased at The Peddler's Pack. The amazing illustrator is Karen Medler... all of her work is fabulous!

The book is published by Annie's Attic, a division of DRG, also the publishers of the popular CardMaker magazine. Click HERE for more information or to purchase the book (also available in PDF electronic download).

How would you like to win an AUTOGRAPHED copy? Each of the contributing designers is hopping today and each one is giving away a copy of the book... signed by both authors AND the designer. To be eligible to win, please leave a comment on THIS post telling us your favorite Copic color trio (or one of them) Posting will close at midnight on Saturday (July 9) and the winner will be posted on Monday, July 11

Make sure to visit each of the designers blogs to see their favorite project from the book and for a chance to win your own autographed copy!

Jennie Black
Michele Boyer
Lori Craig
Sharon Harnist
Beate Johns
Debbie Olson
Colleen Schaan
Sherrie Siemens
Marianne Walker

To be eligible to win, please leave a comment on THIS post telling us one of your favorite Copic Color Combos... my favorites change monthly! LOL...I am loving the RV00, RV55, and RV66

Slow and Steady - Copics..... Our Craft Lounge Stamps

2011-07-05T11:32:00.001-07:00

LOL.. I am on a roll this week with posts.. making up for taking 10 days off from coloring and teaching... I start teaching again tomorrow and should be prepping, but card making is suiting me just fine lately! LOL....

Most of you know I am a turtle nut! Love those creatures especially sea turtles.... Our Craft Lounge released a few new stamps last month and some how this critter passed me up. Thanks Kendra for sending him to me... you guys can find the set at Collective Journey in Redlands, Scrapbooking Heaven in Westminster, or Pages from the Heart in Monrovia... or if you are out of the area try here. Oh rats.. forgot the spica for the bugs wings.. gotta go back and add that.. sorry it's not in the pic.

colors used: R22, R29, YG01, YG21, YG25, YG17, B02, B000, B05, N1, N4

dots and doodles ground again... addicted to this technique right now. E40, W1, W2, W4

techniques used: dots and doodles, fading to white on turtle back, on paper blending, cut out images and glue them on... too fun! I could have added a few green dots to the turtle too if I wanted to add more doodles! LOL....

Carpenter Joe - Copic Coloring

2011-06-20T15:29:00.000-07:00

HUGE BLOG HOP LATER THIS WEEK.. STAY TUNED....

GREAT BLOG CANDY!

Today's image is from Tiddly Inks be sure to stop by her blog to check out the fun and cute images. I especially love this one because it's a masculine image that I can use for many occasions... especially perfect for a thank you card for my son after he paints the trim on my house... LOL... I think I better include a check... I mean he is a teenage boy.. $$$ is better than a card!

colors used:

Shirt: YG000, YG21, YG25

Overalls: B91, B95, B97

Wood/Pouch/Hair: yr21, E33, E35, E37

Ground: W1, W3, W5

hammer: C1, C3

Face: E00, E02, E11

Backround: B000

Highlights & Shading - Using a Light Source Template

2011-06-11T17:02:00.000-07:00

I love this image... I used the light study guide from Marianne Walker's book to help with the placement of highlights and shadows on this image. I am teaching highlights and shadows in many Southern California stores.. check my calendar or email me for the class closest to you.

The finished project shown first is just repeating the same steps as described below for each part of the image IE: hair, jeans, shirt, dog etc...

In the first small photo, you can see the light source guide placed on top of the image. I used a light piece of removable adhesive so that I would not have to figure out the placement each time I lifted the template.

Before starting to color any image, I suggest that you study the photo to determine where you are wanting your light source to come from. Take into consideration the face or main focus of the image... normally you would want to have your highlight on the most important portion of the image. In this case, I wanted the light source to come from my upper left. If I had the light coming from behind the boy, they face of both the boy and dog would have been shaded rather than highlighted.

1. lay light source guide over image with the lines running the direction of your light source. Use a bit of removable adhesive so that the template will not shift placement when you lift to color on your image. I make sort of a hinge with the adhesive so that I can repeat lifting the template and replace it repeatedly.

2. I mark my template with a yellow marker everywhere I believe the light is going to hit first. That is where the color is going to be the lightest or have the most white. Then I used blues to determine where I am going to place my shading and shadows. Obviously the shading is going to be darkest where the light hits last or indirectly. IE: the back side of his jeans. The Cast shadow is also shown in gray. Note the cast shadow is the area where there is grayness cast onto another subject (ground) due to the image blocking the light.

3. I then color each portion of the image individually. I start with the lightest color first and try to work on a damp surface. I add my mid tone, and then add my shading color. Using less of each color as I go darker. I then blend out my colors using the lighter color. IE: b91, B93, B95 I would use B91 to blend where the B91 & B93 join, yet I would use the B93 to blend where the B93 and B95 join together.

Using a light study guide helps me keep my highlights and shading consistent rather than randomly all over the place.... LOL which I often do when I am not using a guide. I have to make myself use a guide, because using one seems like such a bother to use... LOL.. but the outcome is so worth the few minutes it takes to get started.

Image: Penny Black (love it)

Colors used:

Hair & Fur: YR31, E30, E35, E37

Denim: B91, B93, B95 B000, Blender

Shirt: YR31, Y35, Y38 and a bit of YR68

Face: E000, E11, E04

Grass: YG21, YG23, YG25, and a bit of YG63 using my dots & doodles technique.

Baseball: N1, N3, N5

Bandana, R21, R22, R27, R59

Shoes: N1, N3, N5 & a bit of N7

Sky: B000 (colored not airbrushed)

Have fun!

Colorful Hugs to Everyone!

coloring white.....Copics..

2011-06-01T22:12:00.000-07:00

Here is a quicky five minute card... I used only a few colors! Honest - the entire card was done in five minutes! Even less time that it takes a baby to outgrow these shoes!

W1, W4, Blender, N1, B00, B12..... just colored the shaded areas with warm grays on the shoe, and N1 on the shoe lace... Easy Peasy!

Image by Peddler's Pack in Beaverton, Oregon

What A Dopey Day!

2011-06-01T09:29:00.001-07:00

Hello Everyone!

I am in Washington loving life. I have got to visit with Austin (my son) since Sunday. I cherish every minute I get with him. Tomorrow night he is in an ASL concert (sign language) and I get to to watch him and his girlfriend. I am so excited.

I planned on coloring tons of things while Austin was in school, but forgot my markers! YES.. can you believe it.. that's what happens when you wake up at 4:35 and should have been at the airport at 4:30.. oh well.....

Here is an image I colored last week. I was going to make it into a card before I posted it, but feeling Dopey for leaving my markers at home, I thought I would post it today.

These pics are of me playing and being silly at the Artful Horizons event in Palm springs hosted by Donna Salazar, Jennifer Priest and Laura Miller. I had a grand ole time! The tea party was fun, and gave me time to do a few make and takes and act silly. The event was WONDERFUL. There were also some fun vendors from who I ordered fun stuff from... Scency and 31.. oh Yea... my wallet was empty when I left. LOL.... but lots I earned lots of raffle tickets and won a great prize... amazing prize that is.....a bag full of goods!

Ta Ta For Now... Look forward to some Airbrush projects to be posted this weekend.. Whew Hew!

HUGS...

Congratulations Michael Delcid... Donald Duck Fire Fighter

2011-05-23T23:06:00.000-07:00

This image was so fun... to color. It was inspired by Michael Delcid who just graduated from the EMT program. I am very proud of him... Congrats Michael you have become a fine young man who will succeed in life... Hugs!

I found this image by doing a google search for "fire fighter Donald Duck coloring image" you can find so many different images that you can print on X-Press Blending Card then color. Too Fun and endless images!

This image actually has several different techniques in it....

Donald's Feathers: coloring white! I used W1, W3, & W5 to create the gray/white.

Red Jacket & Hat: R20, R22, R24, R29 & R59. I even added a bit of C7 for the real dark shadows.

Yellow/orange: Y32, Y35, Y38, YR18 Y16

Buckle & number: black spica pen

white highlights: White Gel pen (it kind of blobbed but it's too hard to fix once it is on the image so I left it.)

Sky: B0000

Asphalt ground: dotted with the tip of my sketch markers in order: 0, W1, W3, W5, W1 using less of each color in order. applying wet on wet so that the edges of each dot softens.

Hugs,

Jennie

Zebras for my dear friend

2011-05-21T21:34:00.000-07:00

A dear friend of mine has a condition that uses Zebra's as their mascot or sign for the condition Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. These stamps are for her.. of course I can't find her email, so I thought I would send it this way. The stamps are on hold for you at Stamp Addict if you want them... in San Diego! Of course anyone else who wants them can get them there too....

Had a great day at Stamp Addict. Taught two classes that went amazingly well.

Hugs everyone.. I need time to create so I can post some good stuff for you....

How about a picture of my new puppy... Bugsie is now five weeks old and I have not met her yet.

Copic Cupcakes... Too Fun

2011-05-19T21:54:00.000-07:00

These Copic Cupcakes are SO FUN. They are actually brownies baked in cute little paper cups then set inside a plastic champagne glass and a ribbon tied on. The little flowers are made with a Tim Holtz die...

The Best part is the frosting... we ADDED FOOD COLORING TO A NEW CLEAN BLANK COPIC MARKER and airbrushed on the color... It was SO EASY and totally fun. Give it a try...

Note: this is not endorsed by Copic as it is not FDA approved.... but so fun...

A Stampendous Thank you to my friends!

2011-05-14T13:49:00.000-07:00

I am a very lucky girl to have all of you as my friends. Here is a card dedicated to YOU... It was a simple fold but gives a WOW every time I use it... Just fold your half sheet of cardstock (11" x 5 1/2") card in half, then fold the front in half again flipping towards you... the inside greeting is normally cut the same size as the top image so that when the card is closed you cannot see it.. then when you open it - it's all three D like... Too fun. I added a little bit of Ranger Glossy Accents to the tiny red flowers to add a bit of Pizazz.

I am so into this spring paper!

Have a sunshining day!

Jennie

Stamp: Stampendous Birthday Bouquet STM-SSC-1097

Copics:

Blues: B91, B93, B95

Reds: R27, R29, R59

Yellows: Y32, Y35, Y38

Green: YG01, YG13, YG17

Background: Y000

A Stampendous Summer is on it's way!

2011-05-13T15:46:00.000-07:00

What better way to celebrate that summer is on it's way than with a beachy card. This image is from Stampendous.. released in January in time for some great summer cards... Being a boater, scuba diver and beach lover I absolutely love this image.

The sand was colored using various E50's just dotting first with the lightest then gradually going darker and darker using less of each color as I got darker... then I went back to my lightest marker and dotted some more to kind of melt them together.. I love the outcome.

This stamp also comes with this wavy greeting that I just totally love! I stamped it onto yellow dotted paper and cut around it for a fun little flair to my card.

Then I added a paper flower for the finishing touch!

Colors Used:

seashell: R20, R22, R24

Hull: E30, E33, E37

Sail: BG10, BG72, blender

Coral: V000, BV02

sky: B000

Yellows: Y21, Yr24

Prima Flowers: colored in with R24 & Y21

Sand: E50, E51, E53, E55

Cardstock by: Bo Bunny

Visit your local store to order this fun image! It comes with the matching greeting!

( STAMPENDOUS #crn068)

Heartfelt Creations - Scrapbooking Made Simple

2011-05-11T16:10:00.000-07:00

Heartfelt Creations - Spring Cardinal card.

I received this wonderful stamp as a gift from Scrapbooking Made Simple in Santa Clarita. It is an amazing store, and if you can't make it to their store in person, be sure to go to their website and order from there! How simple is that! Not only can you order this stamp but also the coordinating Spellbinders dies... they are to dye die for... LOL.. sorry. Order Here!

Here I colored the image then mounted onto a simple 6 x 6 card.

As always, start with your lightest color first, then add your next lightest color and so on.

When blending two colors

together, use the lighter of the two colors touching each other to blend them together. IE: R22, R24, R2

7 use the R22 to blend where the R22 & R24 join together, and use the R24 to blend where the R24 and R27 join together

The image was colored with the following colors.

Bird: R22, R24, R27, R59 (less of each color as you get darker focusing on the areas with more hash marks or areas behind other areas IE: below the wing is darker to make the wing look popped up closer to the eye).

Cherries: Base is Y32, Y35 then I added R22, R24, R27, and a Bit of R59. Again using less of each color as you go darker. (I showed a photo of cherries prior to adding a final layer of R22. The yellow was too bright for my liking so I just added a layer of R22 to redden it up a bit).

Leaves: YG01, YG03, YG63, YG67 again using less of each color as you go darker.

New Family member & house news & Artful Horizons

2011-05-10T08:56:00.000-07:00

Meet Bugsie!She is my new adorable teeny tiny yorkie puppy. We have not met yet and won't meet until mid July. She currently lives with my sister and doggie mommie in Portland, TN. . Right now she is only three weeks old and too tiny to come live with me. Bugsie was the nickname my mom and dad always called me. This little one is like a little love "bug" thus the name Bugsie.

The next photo is a tiny workbook I am working

on for the Artful Horizons event in Palm Springs later this month. Its actually a teeny tiny version of my Copic Techniques class that can be done in an hour. Of course it is not as extensive as my normal three hour class, but gives a good taste of what Copic markers is all about.

I have moved into my new house and today is the first day I hope to work in my office. I hope to create, create, create for my June and July classes. I will share soon. Sorry about not posting much lately, but life has been full of unstopping events.

My dad will be here tomorrow from his home in Brazil. He will be coming to live with me for a few months while he has cancer treatment. This will be avery trying time for my family, but I am trying to look at it as a time to re-bond with my dad.

Colorful hugs everyone!

Jennie

Stampendous - Bird nest

2011-05-04T22:01:00.000-07:00

This card was made with only one image...

Stamp: Stampendous

Background Ink: Copic Various Ink Refill - E33, E37

Colored image: Y21, E33, E35, E37, B0000

Nest: plant moss

Eggs: Pearl embellishments

Background was made using polished stone technique.

Add rubbing alcohol to plain cotton ball. Add a few drops of Y21, and E33 ink refill.. dab onto glossy cardstock. Then add a few drops of E37 and repeat. Then stamp image randomly over the colored cardstock.

Stamp image on regular cardstock (Xpress it) and color as shown... cut, trim mount onto colored cardstock.. Glue on moss & pearls.

Simply Spring

2011-05-03T12:17:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,

Life has been busy! I have had little internet access for a few months so I am sorry I have not posted. I am now moved into my new home and have internet. My temporary house only had dial up.. yes it still exists! LOL.

Here is a simple card that is nice and clean. Sometimes I forget about how nice a clean and simple card is. I like it.

Image by Stampendous:

Copic: BG000, Y32, Y35, Y38, C1, C3, C5, YR07, YG17 Blender

Back to posting regular soon... I did some cute cards yesterday but don't want to post them all in one day.. LOL gotta save some for later in the week!

Colorful Hugs!

Jen

JustRite Blog Hop....

2011-03-31T21:08:00.001-07:00

This is just the cutest spring image ever! The Stamp is Birdhouses - Interlocking, it can be found at JustRite Stampers. They have this amazing stamping system that coordinate perfectly with the Spellbinders die system.

To join the Blog Hop start here, you will be amazed by all of the samples made by top notch stampers.

Colors used in my sample are: B0000, B41, B45, Y32, Y35, G20, G24, YG01, YG03, YG17, E30, E35, R20, R22,

Here is a peek at the rest of the set.. Is it JustRite for spring or what!

Birdhouses - Interlocking

by JustRite Stampers

Copic Blog Candy Winner - Colleen!

2011-03-29T11:18:00.000-07:00

Whew Hew... I have had a wonderful amazing long weekend in Washington with my son Austin,

who picked a random number for the blog candy winner. Colleen from California is the winner - Please contact me at Jenniebstampin@aol.com with your home mailing address and I will have it mailed to you asap!

This is a photo of Austin and I this morning before he left to school. It will be a month until I see him again... sigh....

I colored this image with limited colors while on the plane this week.. the water is a bit funny colored in the photo, but what a fun image - especially since I am spending this week with my favorite little guy (who is taller than me!). The image is by Stampavie and was a gift from Stacey at Scrapbooking Made Simple in Santa Clarita! Whew Hew! Hugs Everyone....

I should hear from my real estate lady this week about my new house (I HOPE) wish me luck......

COLORS USED: E000, E01, R21, YG01, YG13, YG17, B91, B93, B95, E30, E33, E35, Y32, Y35, B0000, B000, C1, C5, w3, w5 blender!

COPIC BLOG HOP & CANDY! - Marianne Walker's new book release

2011-03-22T23:23:00.001-07:00

Wowza..... Have you see the new book by Marianne Walker? It is the most amazing book ever. I swear that after reading this book and taking the Copic Intermediate Certification class, my coloring has improved 10 fold... at least! Just check out my images that I have posted on my blog since January!

This book has made me look at my images before I start coloring, and has taught me how to add dimension to my images by adding shading and highlights in the right place! What

a difference it makes! The book also comes with several light study templates that will help you place the highlights and shadows in the perfect place.

This book is available at most Rubber Stamp and Scrapbook stores - ask for it by name SHADOWS AND SHADING by Marianne Walker.

If they do not have it in stock, many will be happy to order it for you....

Blog Candy! Leave a comment at the end of this blog and earn a chance to win one of these amazing books. If you really want to treat your eyes to beautiful Copic Artwork and find more chances to win one of these books, go to my team mate's blogs today! Each of us is giving away one free book. I will continue to take comments

until Sunday night! Will announce the winner

when I return from Washington on Wednesday.... or sooner if I can.

Hop blogs.... for a chance to win at each stop... only one prize per person! Good luck..... and happy hoppin!

Copicmarker
CopicOz (Australia)
Marianne Walker
Lori Craig
Sharon Harnist
Kathy Jones (Australia)
Jenn Balcer
Jennie BlackColleen Shaan
Biance Ndm

Mandi-Lee Klinger (Australia)
Debbie OlsenSherrie Siemens

WATCH FOR MY SHADOWS AND SHADING CLASSES NEAR YOU... CHECK MY

CALENDAR!

My Private Pilot - Austin (and tip on upcoming blog candy)

2011-03-22T12:42:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone!

I just treated myself to a last minute trip to see my son Austin this weekend for MY BIRTHDAY! Whew hew... I have been doing the happy dance since I made that decision! I leave Friday morning. YIPPIE YIPPIE... I am in need of some hugs from my favorite man in the whole world. Dinner with my son and his girlfriend Amanda, what could be better (absolutely nothing, except to add in a few friends, which I will do!)

I love this image. It reminds me so much of Austin when he was a little boy. He would love to play in boxes and laundry baskets. I would pull him around the house making all sorts of race car and airplane noises... Now he is all grown up and Pilot's real airplanes, but these special memories are etched in my heart forever!

Image is LaLa Land's new Pilot Luka and can be found here! LaLaLand Crafts. I used a ton of colors coloring this image. Since I colored it in several different sittings, I am not sure I can even list them all. But I do want to point out that this image has highlights, shading and cast shadows (theme of Thursday's blog hop with awesome blog candy!).

colors: e000, E01, R22, R24, E09, YR21, YR24, E35, E37, E30, N1, N3, W1, W3, W5, E40, E44, E47, B00, B26, y32, y35 (I think that is all LOL).

WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY - COPIC BLOG CANDY.

Be sure to return here on Thursday for Copic Blog Candy... Hint it has to do with Shading, highlighting and cast shadows! The whole Copic team is involved in this blog hop so you will have lots of chances to win an amazing prize.... sign up as a follower so you don't forget!

Stampendous Jumbo Hydrangea - Gotta Love it!

2011-03-21T15:02:00.000-07:00

I Just love love love the new jumbo images by Stampendous! They are so fun to color and really pack some "wow" on every card! Just look at this interactive card. It is amazing and so easy for anyone to color.

Directions for Hydrangea Card.

Stamp: Jumbo Hydrangea CRS5005-c

Black Cardstock: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (folded)

Lilac Cardstock: 5 1/4" x 5 1/4"

Black Cardstock Label die cut (sizzix Big Shot Die)

Black Organdy Ribbon 6" long

Scrap paper for tag with one black brad

Copic Markers used:

Flowers: Violet BV000, BV02, BV04, and a bit of Pink R81 and a tiny bit of B000

Leaves: YG01, YG03, YG63

Flower Centers: Y32, Y35

coloring tip: Start with your lightest color, then gradually add your darker colors using less of each color as you get darker. I chose to not over blend my colors on this image to have a more mottled look, if you prefer a smoother look - blend your colors together using your lighter marker.

Directions:

1. Stamp image twice.

2. Color the first image and cut out. (without leaves)

3. Pop dot the image onto your card stock as shown.

4. Color three flowers and leaves on second image, then cut out

5. Pop dot extra layer of flowers on top of image for dimensional look then tuck leaves under the main image.

6. Stamp greeting on scrap paper and clip corners, and add a bit of ribbon or scrap black paper for a tag handle. Tuck this behind the image for fun interactive action!

Try it with other color combinations!

Pinks: R81, R83, R85

Golden Yellows: Y32, Y35, Y38

Slate Blue: B000, B91, B93, B95

Blue Green: BG0000, BG01, BG02

or try your own combo!

Stamps available at your local scrapbook store. If they are not on the shelf ask for them.

Scrapbooking Made Simple - Santa Clarita 3/19/11

2011-03-21T10:19:00.001-07:00

Just had to post a quickie note on my classes in Santa Clarita. Scrapbooking Made Simple really knows how to put on an event. It was an all day event with three classes taught by non other than ME... and also we had Irina from LaLa Land Crafts doing a beautiful beautiful make and take.. I can't wait to do mine that she gave me to do. I will be going back next month for two full days of classes.. Hope you can join me, but you better hurry. As of yesterday there were only four seats available... Whew Hew!

PS.. yea yea.. I was acting a bit goofy, but we were having a blast. It is wonderful to have a job that I can enjoy... (some of the behind the scenes stuff is harder than you think though... LOL).

COLORFUL HUGS TO ALL!

Love you guys....

Jennie

Fireman Luka..... Sneek Peek!

2011-03-16T08:15:00.000-07:00

Is this guy cute or what! He will soon be available by La-La Land Crafts... I will be using him this weekend at Scrapbooking Made Simple in Santa Clarita, CA...

I have to love him, being from a family full of Firemen. Uncle, Cousin, Cousin's son, and Tom's son in training. This will be a great image for me to use for birthday cards this year...

other fun sayings that you can use with this image.

Hey Hottie

Happy Birthday Hot Shot

Your Cake's on Fire!

You're Hot!

Coloring Watering Cans with Copics!

2011-03-10T10:28:00.000-08:00

WATERING CAN ADDICTION!

Okay... I am addicted to watering cans lately! LOL... Here is the same imagethat Icoloredseveral different times and got a different look each time.

HOW TO: (copper)

1. Before I even starting with color, I added a bit of blender pen to the center of my watering can where I am going to want my highlight.

2 Then with my first color E02, I colored

the entire area that I wanted color. (LEAVING WHITE SPACE TO REMIND ME WHERE MY HIGHLIGHT IS).

3. Added my second color (E08) and feathered on top of my base color and bringing my second color out not as far as my first. Note I used less ink with my second color than I did with my first. I then blend these two colors together with my first color (E02).

4. Added my third color (E09) doing the same as in step two, yet using less of this color than my first or second color.

5. Now to add in a bit of shading, I added some

E39 along the edges.

6. I then used a bit of E000 to blend my white area out with my lightest color and smooth out any rough areas.

In my How To sample below, I did not blend my colors together to show you where I added each color. I would have blended as listed above in my

directions before adding my next darker color. You can do this with the Cool Grays or any colors that you want by following the instructions above and just substituting your color choices in order just as I did (lightest first)

This is a fun technique.. join me in one of my classes to have individual help in creating this beautiful image! It's fun!

Stampendous Cards...

2011-03-03T09:17:00.000-08:00

Here are a few sneak peaksat cards that I will be doing at Scrapbooking Heaven, Westminster next week...... Call Store for Details. 714-891-4664

Image is ruffled flower by Stampendous... Love it!

Colors used are very basic and few!

B0000, R81, R83, R85, Y35. Extremely simple card that works great for beginners.. since I cut out the images and pop

dotted them on... you can even bleed outside the lines and no

one will know.

These are the other three t

hat we will be doing in class... These images are also by Stamp

endous. Is that Frog cute or what? I love the light house which was extremely easy peasy to color. Now the cupcake.. who can't find a reason to love a huge cupcake...

yummie..

Scrapbooking Made Simple - Santa Clarita 3/19/11

2011-03-01T12:39:00.001-08:00

Copic Techniques will be taught in several of my regular stores in March and April... I am also adding a new store (see below).

March 10 - Stampendous cards at Collective Journey - Redlands

march 14 - Scrapbooking Heaven - Westminster, CA

March 19th - Scrapbooking Made Simple - Santa Clarita

March 23 - Scraparazzi - Whittier, CA

April 4th - Scrapbooking Heaven - Impression Obsession Cards

April - Phoenix classes - stay tuned!

Introducing a new store to my class list.... Scrapbooking Made Simple, located in the beautiful town of Santa Clarita, California. We just opened more seats for my March classes... call now before they sell out again! Whew Hew.....

This month we will be focusing on the basics in my Copic Technique Class. I will teach the guests how to select colors that blend well together, explain the number/color system, color a smooth image, blend two or more colors together, tip to tip blending, palette blending and several other basic techniques. We will have three hours per class to improve our skills. Then pull those skills together and make four LaLa Land cards in our evening card class... Here is a sample of what we will be coloring! See you there......

TRUNK SHOW! those of you who can't get into the class - stop by anyways and check out the LaLaLand Trunk show!

REMEMBER TO PUT A MESSAGE ON EARLIER POSTING FOR A CHANCE AT FREE COPIC BLOG CANDY

Pages In Progress - Tuscon - copic blog candy!

2011-03-01T09:48:00.000-08:00

Wow...... Just spent theweekend in Tuscon. I absolutely had a marvelous time! I met soooo many people and was pleased to hear several guests comment on how much they learned and improved throughout theweekend. It was so self satisfying to see the improvement the guests made each day. Pages in Progress is an awesome store with amazing people. Thanks Terry and Rhonda for an wonderful weekend.

As promised.. anyone who leaves a comment after this post, will be entered into a drawing for wonderful Copic Candy - I will give the winner a choice from my goodie box! winner announced tuesday when I get home from Sacramento!

Here are a few photos of classes we held during Copic Weekend at Pages in Progress... Sales were OUTSTANDING!

Thank you everyone for being a part of my life. I am a lucky girl to have the opportunity to share what I love to do with so many wonderful people.

I LOVE MY JOB AND MY LIFE (and most of all.... my son)!

Light source

2011-02-15T16:53:00.000-08:00

Here is a quick post to show the different lighting sources on the same images...

Each column shows the same image with the lighting source changing. The top row the light is coming from the upper left corner, the middle row shows the light coming from the upper right, and the bottom row shows light coming from upper front.

This is one of the actual worksheets included in my new lighting source & shadows class. Being taught first at Pages in Progress in Tuscon, AZ the last weekend of this month.

Other locations coming soon include: Collective Journey in Redlands, CA, Scrapbooking Heaven in Westminster, Stamp Addict in San Diego, and many more locations.

Stay tuned for more sneek peeks on this awesome upcoming class.