a bit of colour for spring challenge!!

Hi everyone... I have done something a little different this time, I havent coloured an image I have used my copic abs system instead to make a beautiful background.

Here it is...

I have done a little tutorial for you to see how I did this background...

First I have picked three different coloured markers, in this case YR04,R14,RV09

and a piece of xpress it paper

choose which colour you want to use first and spray using your copic abs like this.

Get your second colour and spray...starting slightly over the first colour.

Then add your third colour in the same way...

and continue until you have covered your piece of xpress it!!

I have used memento tuxedo black ink and chosen a stamp to layer over the coloured background...

Here is the finished item....!!

I hope you have enjoyed the tute and you like the finished inspiration...!!

Thanks for stopping by the mad for markers challenge blog, I cant wait to see what you enter into the challenge... but remember you must use your copics on your spring project.

Hugz ashlee



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It's spring time

Good morning copic lovers it is Bron here today.

I am here today to share with you my card for the current challenge, which is Spring! We want you to use Spring as your inspiration.

I have used the following copics for this card:

Skin - E37, E11, E13, E21 & R22

Hair - E49, E79, E75 & E72

Coat - R59, R49, R47 & R35

Dress  & Hat - BG79, BG75, BG72, BG11, BG10 & BG000

Now dont forget to check back each day for the the DT inspiration through out the challenge. I cant wait to see what you create.

For all those copic needs be sure to visit the Mad for Markers store...I know Sammi has some new stamping goodies arrive and listed this week so be sure to pop by before they sell out.

Thanks for stopping by today I hope you have enjoyed my creation.

Hugs Bron xox

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New Challenge - Spring Time

Hi there Copic fans!!

Michelle here with a new challenge for you.

SPRING TIME

1st September signals the beginning of Spring so lets see those beautiful flowers and bursts of colour!!

To get you started I have created this card to share with you today.



Copics used to colour this image

Skin - E000, E00, E21

Hair - Y21, Y23, Y26 and Y28

Wings - YG91

Dress - R20 and R22

I look foward to seeing what you make of this fortnights challenge!!

Happy colouring!!

Michelle :o)

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Winners for Ashlee's "Create a Scene" Challenge

Hi Copic Lovers,

Apologies for the very late post announcing our winners for this fortnight's challenge.  But with Father's Day in Australia and a weekend in Sydney I have been a busy girl today!!  I must say I loved this challenge and I was in total awe of the fabulous entries and inspiration from the DT.  I found it so motivating to see everyone's gorgeous colouring of multiple images on the one card or project.  So without further ado, lets get on to announcing this fortnight's winners...

Our randomly chosen winner for this fortnight is the lucky:

Phillipa

Congratulations you have won our Guest Designer spot.  If you would like to email me or Sammi we can tell you all about your prize!!!

Our Top 3 this fortnight as voted on by you are:

Debra

(Sorry, but I cant copy an image off Debra's blog which is why it goes all blurry.)

Gretchen

Sam

Congratulations!!!

If you would like to email me I can give you your Top 3 badge.

Thank you to everyone who entered our challenge this fortnight.

Pop back in tomorrow to find out about the next fun challenge we have in store for you!

Alicia xx

Create a Scene and Colour with Copics.

1. Debra James  7 votes	2. Gretchen  6 votes	3. Sam Barry  3 votes
4. Karen  3 votes	5. Debra James  3 votes	6. Jan Hunnicutt  1 vote
7. Philippa  1 vote	8. Jac  no votes	9. Kate  no votes
10. Kate  no votes	11. Tanya R  no votes

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It's Voting Day!

Hi Copic Lovers,

Don't forget to cast your vote today for our "Create a Scene" challenge.  You can have your say on who should become our Top 3 this fortnight!  Thank you to everyone who submitted a card.  The entries look fantastic!!

Alicia xx

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Let's all Create A Scene!

Hi all.

As another fortnight draws to a close.... 

there's still time....

 to add your creation to the M4M Create a Scene with Copics challenge.

 For this challenge I decided to restrict myself to digital images, 

and even coloured the dragon in on the background layer for added dimension

 (not visible in this pic).

Images: Dragon's Little Friend & FairyTale Castle by MelJen's

Copics:

Dragon: BV02, BV04, G94, Y08, YG63.

Trees and shrubs: E35, G14, G17. Flowers: R27.

Grass and hills: G00, G07, G14, G17.

Butterfly: B05, R27, Y08.

Clouds: B000, B00, C1.

Castle: E08, E31, E35.

Spicas:

Clear, Orange, Lavender, Baby Blue.

Visit MadForMarkers.com.au for all your Copics and related supplies - they also stock stamps and a range of embellishments.

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Hi

Thanks for dropping in today!

It's nice to have some company. I have been stuck at home here with my boys for the last week. We have all been really sick with this flu. Two of my boys are almost better but the third one is just coming down with it now. I am  still struggling to shake this horrid bug. Can't say I remember being this sick before.

Anyway moving on to much more interesting things.

My card for the current challenge here at Mad For Markers.

This time around we want to see you CREATE A SCENE and you still have a bit of time to get your entry submitted.

There are some really fabulous cards submitted already that you should really head on over and check out more closely.

For my card I have used this cute image from Pollycraft called "Sonny's Party" I have hand drawn the table behind her and the cake (I draw cakes just like I bake them, wonky! lol). The pile of gifts is a stamp by Kaiserstamp called "Party Gifts".

Here is a list of some of the Copics used to colour this image

Skin - E000, E00 and E21

Hair - E25, E27 and E53

Dress - Y11 and Y13

Table cloth - B91, B93 and Y11

I have used a clear Spica pen to add a little glitter to the balloon, cake, envelope and presents.

Ok, lets see what you can come up with for this fun challenge!!

For all your Copic and related supplies head on over to Mad For Markers online store.

Mad For Markers post to Australia and New Zealand and stock a large range of Copic Markers, Blending Card, Masking Paper etc.

You can also check out the store blog and challenge blog for tips, tutorials and inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by today

Michelle :o)

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