Patterned paper (5&Dime by October Afternoon), cardstock (Bazzill [green], Carta Bella [silver, white]), Tim Holtz walnut stain distress ink, Tim Holtz pewter distress stain, QK die, ink (Memories, Inc.), stamps (Unity Stamp Co.), Kimberly watercolor pencils, Strathmore watercolor paper
[Seize the Birthday Sketch #4]
Maybe this is futile!
I'm trying to avoid buying any copic markers, because: (1) they're pretty expensive; (2) you probably need quite a few to be good and (3) if you don't use them often enough, they'll probably dry up and be useless.
The only problem with trying to NOT buy alcohol markers, is that I have only watercolor pencils to work with - a whoppin' 24 colors right now. The problem was trying to merge too many challenges (CC #48, Seize the Birthday Sketch #4, and FWF for Unity) together - and I ended up missing the blue-green-white challenge (a second submission). I'm just not good enough to figure out how to mix the pencils to match the blue-gray of the papers. So, I apologize for my inexpertise!
Really, I just wanted a chance to play with my new Unity stamps... :) So I feel happy about that!
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
Very cute card.
ReplyDeleteIt's a very cute card, Miwa! I ended up buying some MEPXY (pronounced Mepsi) alcohol markers at my LSS at clearance price. A few of the store workers said they are very comparable to Copics. I got them for $3 each, so at least half of the cost of Copics. I like them so far, but would like a few more colors. I am just starting with them. I also like the water color pencils for a softer look.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to look into this brand - thanks for the tip! :)
DeleteThis is very cute. I love coloring with my watercolor pencils and regular color pencils
ReplyDeleteIt's cute! I adore that sentiment.
ReplyDeletesuch a sweet card, nice spin on the unity stamp
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Love it, Miwa! Don't we all deserve birthday cake?!!
ReplyDeleteThis card is so stinking cute! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis is very sweet, Miwa! I must admit that the initial expense of Copic Markers is worth the outcome for me. I really like the finished look and they seem to last quite awhile. My LSS will reink my Copic marker for $1. You may want to check it out at a store new you!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you could get Copics re-inked! That's a great money-saving idea! Hmmm... I'll have to ask at my LSS! Thanks for the tip!
DeleteSo cute!! I think any colouring medium would work fine just to have some fun with the stamps. I must admit I played with so many till I tried Copics. Resisted buying that for years, but I found my colouring style works so well with it. Perhaps you can start with a few to see if you like them. Have fun!!
ReplyDeleteomg. i absolutely love love this furry bunny!! How cute!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cute stamp set and I can't wait to use mine. Thanks for sharing. I love how you did yours.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card!
ReplyDeleteI love this bunny, love that your linking up with FWF, love that you've joined the Unity addiction, and love that you love to color. I blame CC for many things, including my Copic addiction. I got my first two, R81 & R83, when CC sold them as a set. Then I got a gray one (N3, I believe) in a CC Copic grab bag. I've been addicted ever since. I bought some used collections and saved myself considerable $. LMK if you're interested in details. There's also a Copic Kit of the month club for newbies where you're sent three colors that blend each month. Again, LMK if you want specifics.
ReplyDeleteAh, Julie - my inspiration and my enabler! I've PM'ed you through FB already. Thanks! :)
DeleteThis is great information for us Copic wanna bee artists ... thanks for sharing, Julie!
DeleteThis is so much fun and cute, cute, cute!!! Love the DP you used on this and think your coloring is fantastic! VERY nice.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday.
Lynn
Love how well the coloring matches the background papers. Sweet bunny cake design.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card with an awesome design! You're doing fantastic with your pencils! Don't be afraid to experiment with mixing and blending....you will be amazing with it!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your card! And I LOVE LOVE LOVE watercoloring! You can create SO many wonderful designs with watercolors...so don't be afraid to experiment with what you have!
ReplyDeleteMiwa, I JUST received my first package of water color pencils and I love them. I am also a fan of Copic but not that great at using them. They are costly, but I have had some of mine for several years and they haven't dried out in the slightest... Enough of that. Your CARD is adorable! Fun, happy and colorful. TFS!
ReplyDeleteCute card, and I agree about the copics, seem to time consuming and expensive. I don't think I have the patience to learn how to use them well. I only have a skin color one. I use the Twinking H2o's instead, I love those!
ReplyDeleteCute card!I love coloring with watercolors. There are also Spectrum Noir alcohol markers that are less expensive than Copics.
ReplyDeleteI saw that the Copic prices have gone up again. So glad I started collecting when I did. I hope you find a pen you like. Love your card.
ReplyDeleteYou deserve cake for a great card!
ReplyDeleteLove your card, watercolors are great, I have tried them although not with such nice results as yours. I agree the Copics are so pricey, I never got into them for that reason.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card!
ReplyDeleteYour card is adorable! There are so many fun ways to color now. I'm tempted to buy into the Distress markers, love the inks.
ReplyDeleteI love your colouring! I still haven't bought Copics because of how expensive they are. I did buy a larger set (72) of Prismacolor pencils & I use my ink pads for watercolour paints.
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