I'm beginning to bore myself starting out posts with the "long time no post" mantra!!
I've been spending most of my free time developing my copic class materials that I haven't had much desire to actual sit down and color and create a card. It's been a education for myself sitting down and sorting out how I learned to color...what worked, what didn't, what was frustrating and what helped finally make it all click. I've been picking out what blending groups were the best when I first picked up the markers and which stamps weren't overwhelming to learn to color with. It's been a challenging journey, but hopefully, it'll make my classes a bit of fun and take as much of the stress out of learning copics as possible!
Well let's admit, those of us who use copics have an ongoing love/hate relationship with those damn markers, so I'm not sure I can take all of the stress out!
So on to today's card. I found this lovely Simply Betty digi floating around on my computer, calling my name and begging to be used before spring arrived!
This sweet pair is called Rio and Frosty. I've paired them up with some papers from Bo Bunny (I think it's called Sweet Tooth). The die cut snowflakes are from MFT and the sentiment is from Whimsy Stamps.
Per my norm, I colored them up with copics. As I was putting blending groups together, I realized there are a lot of my markers I don't use (shame on me) or I don't use them enough. As I looked back at my cards, it seemed like I was always using the same colors, so I'm going to try and give some lovin to all my markers. The hot pinks were done with RV19, 17, 14, 13. I'd forgotten how challenging this group could be, but I think I worked out the ickies by reblending and then reblending some more. The boots were done with E99, 97, 95 and 93. The teals were done with BG18, 55, 53.
Thanks for swinging by today and a big welcome to my wonderful new followers!!
And just for fun...one of my fav songs
I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:
Bunny Zoe: Anything Goes
Created with Love: Anything Goes
Marker POP: Pink
Dream Valley: Girls, Girls, Girls
53 comments:
Beautiful coloring! Love the image and the colors you chose! Thanks for joining us at Created With Love Challenges!!
Lisa
Hi Shelby..well your colouring on this card is perfect...great image
Anne
This is just gorgeous, love the cute image, beautifully coloured and created
Hugs julie P
What a cute image Shelby, and of course your fabulous colouring..love her glasses and the lovely papers and design..
Luv CHRISSYxx
Cute card. Love her glasses.
Thanks for joining us at Dream Valley Challenges.
LIV.
JUst GORgeous! FABulous coloring as always Shebly....LOving your image too.
Chrissyxx
So gorgeous Shelby. I love that cute image and your colouring is wonderful.
Hugs Sue
Love this gorgeous card,fab image and details.xxx
woooow!!! the shading on her dress is amazing!!! i love those pinks!! i am never game enough to use these colours but you do brights so beautifully. are you just teaching the classes at place or online? you are such an amazing colourist i would love to see!! hehe :)
Love the colouring on your cute image Shelby. Fab card. Carolxx
Shelby, super cute card. I love this image. Your coloring is amazing. Thanks for joining our Anything Goes Challenge this week at Created With Love Challenges
~~Chris
I love the colors you used on this, Shelby. What acute image and beautiful design.
Gorgeous, bright and cheery! You are such an inspiration to me. Thanks for sharing your wonderful work.
OH Shelby wow this card is soooo darn beautiful! I love the colour palette you used, feels good to use different colours eh? I just did the same thing last week, lol.
I love Justin Moore too! My favorite song by him is "If Heaven wasn't so far away" Love it! Thanks for sharing your tunes!
One Crazy Stamper has an Anything Goes Challenge this month, thought I'd let you know in case you wanted to enter this card: http://onecrazystampercom.blogspot.ca
So glad to have you back blogging =)
Hugs;
Shari
gorgeous card Shelby - love the image which is fabulously coloured and your papers and colors are just perfect xx
Gorgeous card with fabulous coloring as always Shelby. Thanks for sharing your copic combinations. I too am guilty of unused markers (shame)! hugs, x
Aww how beautiful and sweet.. your colouring is always so amazing and love the snowy stuff too :) Xxx Thanks for stopping by today xx
This is a pleasure to see your creations ! Your colouring is so so fab !
So lovely card !
xxx
Gorgeous card and I love the colors you used.
Fabulous colouring of a great image. Oh my are your students going to have fun while they learn from a master.
Great to hear a lil 'country' too, we don't get much of that in England
Eileen x
Your coloring of this image is amazing Shelby,fab card!!
XXX Heidy
Now here's a super gorgeous snowman that really melts my heart Shelby! Wowzers, your colouring of him (and his girlfriend, too!) is superb, I'm always dumbstruck when looking at your colouring skills. Gosh, wish you were my neighbour, LOL! TFS! Big hugs, Ira xox
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Hiya Shelby, wow what a stunning card, its beautiful! hugs, Karenx
Wow this is darling. I love your coloring and that image is sweet!! Love the die cuts for the snowflakes.
Thanks for playing along with us at Created with Love challenges.
Linda K.
Gorgeous card Shelby, your colours and colouring are just amazing!
This is just so beautiful Shelby and your colouring is fantastic as always. Sounds like you have been busy with your teaching plans
x catherine
Your coloring is awesome - her coat turned out just beautiful! Nice choice of colors - the blue and pink tones work so well together!
I know exactly what you mean... I tend to stick with my faves lol.. maybe I should try other colours lol..
Stunning card xx
oh this is fabulous .. i love the pirate bandana
Lisa x
What a lovely pink winter card!! Love it :)
Hugs Anneke
A stunning creation Shelby. Such a lovely image and coloured beautifully. Love the colour combo. Thanks for sharing with us at Dream Valley and good luck.
Mags
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This is beautiful, Shelby!!! Hugs, Lesley
Love it Shelby! That image is wonderful, especially that fabulour snowman! hugs, Kimberly
What a fun card! Love the colors and how you did her glasses!! AWesome job!
Hi Shelby this is beautiful I love the wonderful colours that you have used for the image also the papers they look so vibrant, super, super card.
hugs
lorraine x
Shelby your colouring always amazes me! You make it look so easy . This card is adorable and I love the colours you used. Enjoy teaching your new classes!
Take care
Sandy
I saw this in my sidebar and had to come tell you how lovely it looks! Great coloring job! And good luck getting your course materials together!
Love that song! Beautiful blending on those RV's. I love what you have done with this card. It is so fantastic.
Another wonderful card. I like the shine on her glasses and the flakes of snow.
I would love to take a class from you :)
What an adorably colored stamp, and fabulous design...gives me the feel goods!
xo
Judy
Gorgeous card! Truly love the colors you used for this beauty! ;)
Beautiful, beautiful shading on her coat and hat - just love your textural shadows on the snowman too... Oh, boy, I wish I could take a class with you - then I might dare attempt some copic colouring!
Alison xx
Fabulouso, Shelby! Gorgeous papers, love the snowflakes and of course your stunning colouring!
Morning Shelby, well your colouring always looks fabulous to me, I just love it, always wanted to try copics, but way out of my league I am afraid..lol..now I am off to listen to that song of yours...lol...xx
It's nice to see you, whenever we see you. And that's it. I'm glad this image shouted at you, as it's made for a pretty cute and fun are. X
Honey, your colouring is just wonderful! I am still learning how to blend colours, one day I hope I'll be as skilled as you are!
What a fun image on your gorgeous card! (Love the skull and crossbones on the snowman's hat!) Thanks for joining in at Dream Valley!
love Mags B x
Oh I am going to try those colors, thanks. I don't think I've tried any of those color combinations together, but I love the rich effect and the darker colors. Thanks for listing. Wow, classes sound very organized! Don't spend too much time on them though, we need you, lol.
Shelby, I totally understand your frustration with the copics. Some do not understand how things are but you mastered it with this card my friend your bright are stunning and Frosty is just adorable.
Hugs
Shelby, your card is gorgeous and your coloring "perfection", as usual! Stunning!
Thank you for joining us for our MarkerPOP challenge!
Hugs,
Marie XX
Shame on you for neglecting those markers! ;) But seriously, when you have more than 100 of them, obviously there will be a few runts in the litter that get overlooked. You blew my mind when you left your message and quoted the colors I used. How in the world did you even know I used BV? My gosh woman, you ARE that good!
I'm inspired to see you branching out and showing off the lesser noticed colors. That will certainly be inspiration for me. Best of luck with your classes and your card is as always, outstanding!
hugs my friend,
Dory
A little humor goes a very long way and even snowmen want to laugh. You are the coloring queen of the Copic world and everyone knows it Shelby!!!! Cute card and look at the crook of his hand - scary!!
sandy
Carinissima la tu card, io adoro la musica country splendida la canzone che hai scelto
Ciao da Ale
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