Hello there. Having some time to craft today, despite being full of cold – and boy did that kick in this afternoon! I am glad I managed to complete this card before my eyes went……
I have tried a new thing today, well , several actually, but the main thing was colouring a digi stamp. With Copics…..! I am a total beginner with Copics, a complete novice with digi stamps, and so my morning was challenging – but in a good way. This stamp is from QKR Stampede, and I fell in love with the image as soon as I saw it……….
I am really pleased how this turned out, and even I can see the dimension on the candy cane! I have been working through some colouring classes from Kit and Clowder. The videos are very informative, and just the encouragement to give a go is enough for me to – well – give it a go.
One of the most basic for me – sometimes my Copic just belches out colour…..messes your colouring completely. The answer – take the lid off the other end of the pen! That way it gets rid of the vacuum, and no more colour belching!! Wow! Who’d’a thunk!
It’s a game changer for me – yet another tool in my box. One I will keep trying, and even try some other digi stamps – but, yes, colouring still not the most enjoyable time for me……..only for short periods, before I get stamping and die cutting withdrawal!
The sentiment is from a Honey Doo set in Rockin’ Red from Catherine Pooler.
A little closer look: (in my brand new, bigger photo box! I think I’ll make some backgrounds which are more interesting)
I shall be entering the following challenges:
Watercooler Challenges – occasions
Addicted to stamps – Holiday
QKR Stampede – anything goes
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge – anything goes Christmas
Christmas at Sweet Stamping – Christmas
Just a reminder – there is still plenty of time to play at ABC Christmas Challenge – you know it’s my first ever Design Team position – with the them of ‘A’ for anything goes, and/or ‘B’ for berries – I hope to see you there. 🙂
loopyloocards 
This is a greatt post
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Ooops! I was so taken about your card, I forgot to say: So glad you uploaded your project to Christmas at the Sweet Stampin’ Challenge so I could come visit your blog! Your artwork is a delight!
Warm Smiles,
de
{Creative Smiles – my little crafting world}
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Thank you so very much Donna. I appreciate your comment – both of them! 🙂 🙂
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Wow! A newbie to Copics and digitals? I must say I covet your coloring abilities! Your little Santa is not only precious, but gorgeously colored and shaded! Beautiful card! hugs, de
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Great colouring!
Thank you for sharing with Addicted to Stamps and More!
Susan
Addicted to Stamps and More
Calling All Crafters! – My personal Blog!
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Thank you Susan. 😊
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Beautiful colouring. And welcome to the world of digital stamps. They are fun to use. So glad you joined us at Watercooler Wednesday this week
Dawn-DT
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Thank you Dawn – another string I’m adding to my bow. 🙂
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You’d have never know this was your 1st time colouring with copics – fabuous work. I can see why you feel in love with this digi, he’s so cute. Thanks for joining in the fun at the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge this week. Tristan DT
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Thank you so much, Tristan. It’s my first time ‘winging it’ with the Copics……I am already thinking of other colour schemes for this digi. 🙂
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Your colouring is fab – you certainly can’t tell that you’re a near beginner with Copics or digis! Thank you for playing at Christmas at Sweet Stampin’. Tracey
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Thank you so much Tracey. 🙂 🙂
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Super cute! What a sweet image. Thanks for sharing your lovely creation with us at Christmas at Sweet Stampin’. Lovely to have you playing along. Hugs, Wends xoxo CaSS DT
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Thank you very much Wendy. 🙂
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