Winners - Our Top 3!!

Hello and I hope you've enjoyed the SPRING Creation Challenge at Mad for Markers!! There have been some GREAT entries... and I hope you've enjoyed using Greens and Yellow Greens.. I know a lot of the DT have found they are actually quite nice to use! Tee hee!!!

Anyway... we have chosen a Top 3 this month and here are their LOVELY creations...

Crafty Anita

Blankina

Kate

Congratulations ladies.. please email for your badge if you want to include one on your blogs! You can also choose a Mad for Markers digi from the store as a prize if you would like to - Just let me know which one in the email!! :D

Now here are all the other WONDERFUL entries....

Read more...

spring colours ...... and not long until Christmas

Hello there :)  Are you enjoying Spring?  I got so excited yesterday as it was a gorgeous day and while I was weeding around our fruit trees I found some tiny little apricots starting to grow!  WOW!

I love spring .... but it always seems that as soon as spring is here that people start telling you how many weeks are left until Christmas ... arrggghhh!

So here is my card for you today ..... A Christmas card in spring colours ....

  I have coloured the super adorable Sunny Christmas Marci .. and you can find her in the Mad For Markers store .. here.

As you can see I have used lots of colours.  Here is the list :-
YG00, YG03, YG11, YG23
Y02
G07
E000, E00, E11, E13, E15, E37
YR20, YR23
Y38
R22, R24, R29, R81, R83, R85

I have used some lovely paper from the Kaisercraft Christmas Carnival Collection 6x6 Paper Pad and of course some spica pens.  I have embossed some Christmas baubles to tie it all in together.

Its great to see so many gorgeous entries in the Mad For Markers G and YG challenge ... you can check them out here.

Thanks for stopping by ... see you again soon.

xoxox Carly

Read more...

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to a wonderful Spring Day.

You still have a day or 2 to enter our

SPRING - Yellow Greens (YG) and Green (G) Challenge.

It is great to see all the entries so please keep them coming.

Stamp: Ellie's Birthday (Saturated Canary)

Copics Used:

Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E11, R20, R81, R83, Molotow

Hair: E70, E71, E74, E77

Clothes & Balloon: YG11, YG13, YG17, YG67, C00, E40, E41, E42

Don't forget to stop by the Mad for Markers Store for these gorgeous Saturated Canary Stamps and for all your copic needs.

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Read more...

The other Honey

Well as promised here is the other Honey (a digi by Krista from Saturated Canary) I have coloured her with YGs this time. 

Hair, YR21, YR20, YR00

Skin E50, E51, E53, E93.

Clothes and Shoes C5, C7, C9, YG00, YG03, YG06

Rabbit C1, C2, C3, C5, R20

I have no idea why but I didn't record the colours I used so these are just from memory.

 

Here's a comparison photo.

Copic markers and Krista Smith's rubber stamps are avaliable over at the Mad for Markers store.
Don't forget you still have a little time to enter in the Mad for Markers September Challenge using your G or YG coloured copics.


~ Gretchen

Read more...

Marci and Jack

Hi Everyone!

Susan here with two images to share for the SPRING Yellow-Greens and Greens CHALLENGE.

 

I have used my new favourite yellow-green combination of YG61, YG63 and YG67.

I have coloured in Witch Marci from La La Land Crafts.

 

 

I have also coloured in Creeper Crew Jack from The Greeting Farm.

Copics Used:

E50, E00, E11, R20, R00

YG61, YG63, YG67

E30, E55, E57

T2, T4, T6, T8

R24, R27, 0, C1

YR02, YR04, YR07

Silver Spica for buckles

 

Check out the Mad for Markers store for all of your copic needs.

 

Happy Colouring!

~ Susan xxox

 

Read more...

There's lots of time left to enter!

Here is one of the fabulous Saturated Canary rubber images now stocked at Mad for Markers store.

Windy Day, isn't she so cute?  I have lots of new toys to play with from Mad for Markers store, I splurged and got a little bottle of Copic Opaque White.  This image has some on her dress, hair and shoes.  Lovely to work with.  I also got a few of the Saturated Canary rubber stamps and some new La La Land ones as well, so many stamps yet to see ink!

I've really had a non creative month and it's still going!  Isn't it just awful when your mojo goes missing? All those lovely new items and no urge to create.  I did manage to colour up this fabulous image and I'm happy with the result.  I decided not to make the card up yet as I might use her on a journal page. 

Colours used.
Dress, shoes and kite:  YG61, 63 & 67, E30, 33 and 35, R20 & 23
Hair:  E50, 30, 33, 13
Skin: E0000, 000, 01, 11  Eyes YG61

Let's hope your mojo is working for you and you are creating a masterpiece for this months' challenge!

Cheers,
Kasey ~ in Oz
Paisley Wings & Crafty Things

Read more...

Spring has Sprung

Hello Copic Lovers,

Well, this is exciting, because it is my first post back with the Mad for Markers team since I had my baby Nicholas and I guess you could say I have been on Maternity leave!

It has taken me five months to get back on track with my colouring and card-making since Nicholas was born.  The Challenge this month at Mad for Markers is to create a Spring inspired project using G and YG markers.  I have used a Some Odd Girl stamp called "Smell the flowers Tia"you can buy this stamp in Sammi's store here for $9.  I have created a journal page using water colour paints for the background.  I coloured the image with Copics using these colours:

Grass: YG03, G94, G99, G14, YG23

Skin: E11, E00, R20

Hair: R59, E37, YR23, Y21

Purples: V09, V06, V04

After making this journal page, I realised I have not used really that many YGs and Gs so I thought I should make another card that is purely green. So I made this one for my neighbour whose birthday it is this week.  He loves skating and skate boards.  This stamp is also available in Sammi's store here.

For this card I used 

G21, G17, G28, G14, G05, G85

YG03, YG11, YG41, YG06, YG03

and B93 for the outline.

Link up your G and YG colour creations to our challenge here.  

Head over to my blog to see lots of photos of Nicholas and to enter my candy!

Only a few days left to enter!!

A big hello to all the lucky people at the Mad for Markers Conference today in Sydney.

I know you will all have a wonderful day!!!

Alicia xx

Read more...

More Bunnies...

Yes, that's right there's more bunnies...

This time using the YGs. 

Have you got your entry in for our G and YG challenge at Mad For Markers....?

Copics : YG00, YG03, YG09, YG11, YG17, YG23

Stamps: TGF Lucky Bunnies

Card: X-Press IT

Looking forward to seeing you at the Mad For Markers Copic Colour Conference Day tomorrow :-)

xox Gin.

Read more...

G and YG colours.

hello everyone!
todays post is a little late due to computer issues but i have for you today a cute little greeting farm image to share.
I actually coloured one of the new äs the crow fly's"images for this post but a certain cat.......yes you know its you Loki.....walked over my desk and spread all sorts of yuck over everything i was doing! ink and paw prints everywhere!!! silly silly cat! lucky it was not staz on...that would have been a BIG clean up!!!!
anyway here is my card!

to colour this card i used  the following copic markers.....

E50,42,43 for the hair
V12,15,17 for the top and beads
YG 03,06,09,g14, for the mermaid tail
R00,E11,13,RV32 for the skin

Tara :)

Read more...

airbrushed doily..

Hi everyone,

I have a smash book page to share with you today

 for our current challenge at Mad for Markers using YG and G copics!!

 

I used YG63 and G21 to airbrush my plain white doily...

 

Here it is..

 

 

Have fun with the challenge,

Cant wait to see how you use your YG and G markers :-)

 

Hugz ash  



Read more...

Genie Marci in Shades of Green

  Hi...it's Sam here! This week I used my new La-La Land Genie Marci and as it is still the Spring Growth Challenge here at Mad for Markers I have dressed her in shades of green.

Copic Colours Used

Genie Green - YG0000, YG00, YG01, YG03, YG91, YG93

Genie Gold - Y11, Y13, Y15

Skin - E000, E00, E21 and R20

Hair - E30, E31, E33, E35 and 37 

If you want to know anymore details about my card you are welcome to check out my blog here

La-La Land Stamps and all the copics can be purchased at the Mad for Markers store.

Happy Crafting

Sam xx

Read more...

Spring colours ... use your Ys and YGs

Great to see some gorgeous entries using Gs and YGs .... ooohhhh it puts a smile on my face to see such gorgeous creations.

I have coloured this cute little digi image from Some Odd Girl ... you can find Some Odd Girl clear stamps over at the Mad For Markers Store.

I have coloured her using the following colours:-

YG21, YG23, YG25 & G07

R22, R24, R27, R59

E000, E00 & E02, R20 for skin

E33, E35 for hair

Big Hugs ..... and spring blossoms to you ...
xoxoxo Carly

Read more...

Spring

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to another day here at the Mad for Markers Challenge Blog.

The challenge of Spring - Yellow-Greens (YG's) and Green's (G's) is continuing.

I have used the colours (YG's & G's) for the grass on my card.

Stamp:  Windy Day (Saturated Canary)

Copics Used:

Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E11, R20, Molotow (White)

Mouth & Eyes: R81, R83, B32, B34

Hair: E71, E74, E77

Clothes: RV000, RV32, RV34

Grass: YG11, G82, YG61, YG63, YG67

The spots on her face and spots on the kite are done with the new Molotow pen.

Sammi has the new Saturated Canary Rubber stamps in store now.  Go and check them out!!

Until next time

Melissa

xxxxx

Read more...

Honey in Spring Greens

The challenge for this month is a little out of my comfort zone as I rarely colour with greens or yellow-greens.  My card today card features Honey a digi by Krista Smith from Saturated Canary. I actually coloured two of these images up but I am only sharing one with you today.... I'll share the other one with you in a fortnights time.

Honey has been coloured with these copics

Hair E50, E51, E53

Skin E000, E00, E11 and E93

Clothes G20, G24, G28

Shoes C1, C2, C3, C5, C7

Rabbit C1, C2, C3, C5, R20

Shadows BV0000, BV00

Mad for Markers has all your copic needs and Sammi is now stocking Saturated Canary Rubber Stamps too. 
Don't forget to enter in the September Challenge using G and YG copic markers.

We can't wait to see your stunning creations.
~ Gretchen

Read more...

Marci with Lantern

Hi Everyone!

 

Susan here with an image to share for the SPRING Yellow-Greens and Greens CHALLENGE.

I have coloured in Marci with Lantern from La La Land Crafts.

 

You can get her {here} at the Mad for Markers store.

 

 

Check out the Mad for Markers store for all of your copic needs.

 

Sammi is now stocking La La Land dies.

 

 

Happy Colouring!

~ Susan xxox

 

 

 

Read more...

Gorgeous Green Faerie Marci

Hi everyone, I hope you're enjoying this months challenge to get those Greens and Yellow Green Copic markers out and colour up a storm!

I have to confess that the yellow greens are not my first choice, but I've made an exception here and jumped out of my comfort zone and into this fabulous combo of Purple and Yellow Greens!

There are a couple of little extras included with Daisy Faerie Marci, it's that little cluster of daises on the background paper, I've stamped and coloured that up to make my own paper.  There is also a little sentiment but I haven't used it here.

You will find the complete list of colours used on my blog, link below.

Hope you have fun creating and can't wait to see what you link up!

Cheers,

Kasey ~ in Oz

Paisley Wings & Crafty Things

Read more...

Spring .. gorgeous colours

So its Spring!  Apparently!  Not here in Victoria ... here it is COLD and WINDY! But it is lovely to see the blossoms on the trees and the gorgeous leaves peeping out from their bare branches.

I love that fresh little bit of green coming through.  What a marvellous thing to see.

In celebration of Spring Growth we have been using Copic Markers in G's and YG's this month over at Mad For Markers.   

I have coloured this gorgeous Digi image from Some Odd Girl in the colours I am currently seeing in my garden.  I decided she was the perfect image for spring.  You can find gorgeous images from Some Odd Girl in Clear Stamps and Stamp Sets .. here.

Now is the perfect time to head on over to the store ... because ... there is a sale on Copics!

The colours I have used are:-

YG21, YG23, YG25     for leaf, clothes and eyes

V12, V15      for skirt

E000, E00, E02 & R20      for skin

Y38 and YR23    for hair

Looking forward to seeing your Spring creation using G's and YG's ....  got to be in it to win it!

xoxoxxo Carly

Read more...

Envious Bunnies !?!

And these bunnies are feeling a little envious that they might have been forgotten... 

Yes, that's right they're using the Gs. 

Have you got your entry in for our G and YG challenge at Mad For Markers....?

Did you know there's a sale on Copics at M4M? 

Great time to stock up on those colours missing from your prefect blends... ;-)

Also, Sept 22nd isn't that far away, so..... you really should book your spot soon 

at the Mad for Markers Copic Colour Conference Day...

Copics : G000, G02, G17, G21, G28, G29, G82, G94, G99

Stamps: TGF Lucky Bunnies

Card: X-Press IT

xox Gin.

Read more...

As sweet as spring with G and YG colours!

Good morning everyone!
 i am loving this months challenge! Green is my number 1 favorite colour.

So i thought i would get my Some Odd Girl Stamp set- Gwen in bloom and make a bright and cheery card for you today.

 I have created with this card the Gwen in bloom stamps set, which you can find Here. Then i coloured her with the following markers.....

Skin- E000,00,02,R02
Hair- Y21,E31,35
Clothes- N5,YG94,99,G12,82,85,99,
Flower- YR000,00,02,G85

i finished her off by cutting her out with a die, then layered her on my card. added some twine and a sentiment ans the card was finished.

Do not forget that there is a sale going on over at MAD 4 MARKERS with discounts off sketch and ciao copic markers. it is a great time to buy. just click on the link!!!

Do not forget to enter our monthly challenge over on the right hand side bar!!!!

Tara :)

Read more...

Happy, Happy birthday Sammi..

Hi everyone...

 

Its Copic boss lady Sammi's BIRTHDAY today...

 

Happy birthday sammi, we all hope you have a fantastic day...!!

Best wishes and many happy returns, Hugz from all of us DT gals. xo

 

Onto my post for today...

Its a spring challenge this month at M4M and

we would like to see you use your YG and G markers...

 

 

 

These are the markers I have used for my card..

I have used G20, G21, G24,

YG0000, YG00, YG01

along with...WO,W2,W5,E49,E47,E37,

YR12,YR14,E23,E27,E29

 

Thanks for stopping by the challenge blog....

 

Hugz ashlee

Read more...

Spring Is Here

To celebrate the arrival of spring we here at Mad for Markers are having a 'Spring Growth' Challenge.  So all you have to do is dust of those G and YG Copics and create.

I have used tones of YG and Some Odd Girl 'Crushin Gwen'.

Copic Colours Used

Dress, Shoes and Accessories - YG03, YG05, YG06, YG09, YG17

Skin - E000, E00, E21 and R20

Hair - Y21, Y23, Y26, Y28,Y32

If you want to know anymore details about my card you are welcome to check out my blog here

Some Odd Girl Stamps and all the copics can be purchased at the Mad for Markers store.

Also soon to be at the store is a fantastic new digi range called 'as the crows fly'.. the store blog is having preview for the next couple of days so be sure to check them out here

Happy Crafting

Sam xx

Read more...

September :: Spring Growth

Good morning!! Well our NEW challenge is LIVE!! We'd love to see your "Spring" creations ...

using Copics in the G and YG families

Here is a little example... using a BRAND new and exiting image from a new designer.  Sara Waters is an "As the Crow Flies" digi which will be available at Mad for Markers THIS WEDNESDAY!

There are a few shadows from the flowers BUT I really wanted Sara and her watering can to be WITH THE flowers on this SPRING CHALLENGE :) Yes - I'm excited Spring is here down under :)

Pop on over the the M4M store blog to see more of these adorable and FUN to colour images!!

Looking forward to seeing your creations with  your  G and YG markers!!

Read more...

Winners of Anything Goes August

Wow!! We were blown away by the amazing entries in the "Anything Goes Challenge"!! Thanks to EVERYONE who entered your fabulous creations!! :)

As there were so many entries I decided to draw 3 random entries for a Copicendium prize - seeing also as there are currently 3 volumes of Copicendium published (soon there will be 4 :) Please email me to claim your prizes :)
#1 Copicendium - #10 - Jennifer D
#2 Copicendium - #37 - Maggie S
#3 Copicendium - #57 - Einat

The DT have listed some of their favourite creations and so I thought I'd just share them here... Feel free to take the new "favourites" badge for your blogs ladies!! :)

Delphine

Trine

Alyce

Rose

Hazel

All the fabby entries

Read more...

Spring Growth - use Gs and YGs

September!!!!!  Oh my goodness where has the year gone!  Another month over and spring is in the air.

At Mad For Markers we are challenging you to show us projects using the G and YG colour groups from your Copic Markers.

 For my card I have used a digi image from Some Odd Girl called Guitar Kody.  You can find Some Odd Girl images in Clear Stamps and Stamp Sets over at the Mad For Markers Store .. here.

The colours I have used are:-
Hair - E33, 35, 37 & 29
Skin - E000, 00
Clothes - YG00, 03, 23, 25, 67
Shoes - E41, 43 (and greens)
On the guitar I have used spica pen just to make it pop a little more.  I also used Spica pen on the sentiment.

Can't wait to see your entries!

xoxoxoxox Carly

Read more...