Kit and Clowder Skin and Hair Online Class - Part 1

So I decided to take the plunge and join the 

Kit and Clowder Skin and Hair class 

over at Alyce's NING community.

You can visit her community here....

I am GIDDY with excitement.... SO EXCITED.

Everyone knows what a HUGE fan I am of Alyce's work, 

so much that I even bought one of her cards and 

I have it on my shelf in my craft room 

for inspiration. She absolutely ROCKS and so does her class.

It took me awhile to decide about taking it as it 

is a little expensive at $70.00 AUD!

BUT, it is SOOOO worth it! I can't stress that enough.

I can already tell from the the first video

that I am going to learn tons from this.

So I have decided that I am going to blog my progress as I go.

I purchased the class about a week and half ago. I did the printing of lesson 1

of stuff on my last set off and I just started the lesson today.

I have always done things my way, LOL.... 

and so one of the things

we were asked to do was to colour something the way 

we would normally do it. I chose to

 use the practice image and colour 

it with the colours that I would normally use and

colour it the way I would normally colour it. 

I already see a difference and this was first try!

** I am sorry about the crappy pictures, 

I was too excited to show you

and did not have the energy to set up my light box**

These are the colours that I tend to gravitate too...ALWAYS ;)

E0000, E000, E00, E11 and R20.

This is the way I usually would do the skin. I think it is ok...

I was never bothered by it BUT.... look at this.....

These are the colours that Alyce suggests..... yep there is

that SCARY E04 in there..... YIKES!

Now keep in mind, this is my first attempt AND

my markers need to be refilled in a BAD way

but I am thoroughly impressed with not only the colours

that were used but it actually looks good!

Here is the side by side image so you can see what

an amazing difference when you shade correctly.

I need to practice without a doubt, 

I also need to refill my skin markers.

That is on my to do list..... but holy smokes

I can not wait to do more with this class...

AND it is a reason for you to join as well....

Alyce's Kit and Clowder Skin and Hair Class.

Stay tuned for more..... =)

The Paper Shelter Challenge #152 - Buttons

Welcome to my first post as a Paper Shelter design team member.
I am grateful for this opportunity and getting to
work with some wonderful ladies and designers Veronica and Pedro.

The challenge this week is all about buttons.
I chose to use the darling stamp "World Champion" which you can find here.
As you are aware, I don't make a lot of boys/mens cards.
So I decided to step outside my comfort zone and
do one for the fellas.

What do you think of this handsome little guy?
We would love to see what you came up with using this
challenge's theme. Don't forget to link up on the challenge blog here!

Copic Markers

Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E11, R20
Hair: E50, E51, E52
Shirt/Socks: G12, G14, G16
Shorts/Shoes: B21, B23, B24, B26, E41, E42, E43
Soccer Ball/Award: W00, W0, W1, C00, C0, C1, R37, R46, R89

If you have any questions about the rules of the this challenge
please see below.

I hope you enjoyed this card and please don't forget to
join us, we would love
to see what you come with.

You are not obligated to do so, but
 IF you use a Paper Shelter image you
could win a $30.00 voucher from the store.
If you choose to go with another designer you
have the opportunity to win 3 digis from the store!
Either way, good luck!

CHALLENGE RULES

1. You don't need to use a Digi from The Paper Shelter to enter,

but those using a Paper Shelter Digi will be eligible to win a $30

Gift Certificate {see above}. Any winner not using a Paper Shelter image will

win 3 Digis of their choice.

2. No back-linking to previous posts

3. You may combine your challenge with any other challenges but you MUST provide 

a link back to our challenge blog in your post.

4. Prize must be claimed by the Saturday after the winner is announced or 

it will be forfeited.

5. Maximum 3 entries (one of them must contain a Paper Shelter image)

**Anyone not following the rules will have the entries deleted**

Happy Wedding Day Carly and Chris =)

So the card I am showing you today is for a special 

co-worker who is tying the knot with her true love today.

They are the cutest couple EVER. 

I chose The Greeting Farm's Kissy Kissy Digital stamp, 

which you can find in the link below.

I absolutely love this image, in fact it is one I use for 

anniversary cards frequently. What do you think?

Her colour was navy, so I tried to add pops of

colour to card with the navy accents.

Copic Markers

Skin: E000, E00, E11, R20

Her Hair: E21, E23, E25

His Hair: E21, E23, E25, E27

Dress: C0, C1, C3, B34, B39, G21, G24

Suit: C1, C3, C5, B34, B39

I used some ribbon and pearl strings from my stash.

Hope you enjoy this card. I really enjoyed making it,

I would love to hear your thoughts, so please leave a comment below =)

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Martini Chicks AGAIN. I think I am addicted =)

The card I am showing you today is a
popular one with myself as 

of late. This is the fourth version of this card that I have done

this month alone and I am pretty sure I will be doing it more.

It is one my favourite stamps called Martini Chicks.
This card was made for my dear friend Eliina.
Happy Birthday Eliina!

LOVE this card....

Copic Markers:

Birds: BG11, BG13, BG15, RV52, RV55, YR04, YR09, 100
Martinis: YG95, YG97, R37, R39, C0, C1, B0000

Stampin Bella Sentiment "One Martini, Two Martini, 3 Martini Floor"

Glossy Accents were added to the drinks again to make them look like liquid.

Please leave a comment below, I would love to hear what you have to say.. =)

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ANNOUNCEMENT TIME........ The Paper Shelter DT

Hey Everyone, I have some big NEWS!
 I am so happy to announce that I have been chosen

to be on the design team over at The Paper Shelter.

I am super excited about this opportunity and I can not wait to get started.

In fact, keep your eyes peeled for my first challenge with them on April 2, 2014.
Please come back and join us, there are some really cool prizes,
especially if you use a Paper Shelter design.

In the meantime, visit their store and take a look at all the scrumptious 

little digital stamps and paper packs that they have to offer.

I look forward to sharing all of my creations with you.