I’ve got to tell ya, Little Elle is sick with a corneal ulcer. This is the second time this has happened and we don’t know why. Her little eye has looked like it has a cataract and she hasn’t been able to open it. Thankfully today she looks better and her eye is open. We went to the vet this morning for a follow-up and the eye is still not healed so I’ll continue with the drops and pain meds. We go back on Monday for another follow-up.
In the meantime, I finally get to take the Copic Certification class on Friday. Oh YEAH!!!! So, in preparation I thought it might be nice if I practiced a little. I so rarely use my Copics anymore, choosing to watercolor instead. I’m planning on spending a couple of crafty days working with my Copics so I don’t feel like a real fool when I get to class. Here’s the first card I worked on last night.
I colored the image with Copics, die/cut embossed with Spellbinders™ Circle Nesties, masked it off with Eclipse Tape, and then air brushed the background. I had a little problem with my sewing machine while sewing the background together. I had to improvise with some double stitching along the top of the border.
- Stamps: G3161 Petunia from Just For Fun® Rubber Stamps
- Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White; PTI Aqua Mist and Ocean Tides; Pink Paislee 365 Degrees
- Ink: Ranger Antique Linen; Memento Tuxedo Black
- Accessories: Copic Markers; 1.25” White 100% Silk and Ivory 100% Jute May Arts Ribbon from Stamp Simply Ribbon Store; Spellbinders™ S4-116 Standard Circles – Small, S4-242 Big Scalloped Borderabilities Petite and S4-230 Labels Six; Sewing Machine; Vintage Buttons; Foam Mounting Tape
That’s all I have for right now, but I’m sure I’ll be back! Thanks for stopping by today.
Great card, Sherry! I thought you were already Copic certified! Who’s teaching your class?
LOVE IT! I still want to take a class from you on Copic sometime in the near future if you are interested.
Sherry it doesn’t look to me like you need a course,the card is lovely like all your work.
Jocelan P
Kisses to little Elle. I hope all heals quickly. Your Copics must be working for you…. your creation is lovely!
You did an awesome job! I love it.
You did a beautiful job on this card. It looks to me like you don’t need much practice with your Copics. You look to me like you’re already a pro with them.
Love it! Great job on your coloring! I think I might need to get that stamp!
I hope little Elle gets better soon the poor thing!! Your coloring is AWESOME gosh I wish I colored as good as that. I have to say I don’t think you need any practice Sherry!! Very pretty!!
A big wow, you have not lost it! I love your coloring and shading, looks super! Thanks for sharing. ~Diane
You don’t look like you need any classes Sherri, truly! Hugs and prayers to miss Ellie!
I thought you were already Copic certified too! Beautiful job on the coloring!! Your card looks Amazing!!
Very Beautiful! You should pass the class with flying colors. I’ve taken the class also and keep buying more copics. Not as good as I’d like to be but keep trying. Edna
Beautiful job with the Copics. Love the card.
Your coloring is great! Love your card!
As usual, just beautiful. I also thought you were already Copic certified – you color like you are! Hope little Elle will be well soon.
I need to get certified (COPIC that is!!)….LOVE my copics….sitting here coloring as I type (well, in between typing)…
Looks like you’ve been busy in your studio…..send some of that time here, will ya?!!
Brilliant and Gorgeous all in one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You did an awesome job on that image! I don’t think that you need any lessons :)!
Your card is beautiful, and your colouring is gorgeous too. I much prefer using watercolour too, but probably just need to practice using alcohol based colouring instead. I don’t have Copic markers but have quite a few Pro-markers, and Whispers permanent dual tip markers which maybe similar/same? UK manufactured and they’re alcohol based too.
I hope wee Elle’s eye gets better soon.
hugs
Alexandra
Your technique for colouring in the image is beautiful! It’s so dark and rich. I love the card you made to go with it too. ( Hmmm…wonder which came first, the image or the card?) Hehehe! Doesn’t matter since they complement each other so nicely.
Thanks for sharing! :o)
Hi Sherry, I hope Little Elle is feeling better and better!
I met you briefly at the Copic Certification class in Chicago 2008! Now I can’t remember if you were in the class or just dropped by to visit. My memory is just pitiful. :o) It was a great class!!
Coloring is soooo much fun!
Take care and STAY POSITIVE!!
Did you say your taking a class? Your a natural with the copics. Your focal point is beautiful. IMHO it looks perfect. Good for you for going to class to be certified. I like the scalloped layer too. I hope Elle feels better soon. I hope you do a tutorial on copics and the airbrush. I sure would love to see that. TFS!!! Sherry. 😀
The card is beautiful. Great coloring with your copics. hope you enjoy your class tomorrow
SUPERBE BRAVO MD