Designed To Color - Aug/Sept 2012 **PREVIEW**

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i n s p i r i n g c re at iv ity th ro u g h c o l o r i n g !

*Back To School *Hue’s who: Lawn fawn *Creative use of Fabric *Sketch

Aug/Sept 2012 Vol 1 Issue 4 $9.99 www.designedtocolor.com

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Owner/Editor/Publisher Carisa Zglobicki Writer/Creative Director Lizzie Oakley Writer/Social Media Director Lisa McKinney

CAMERA CARD by Lori Boyd www.byloridesigns.blogspot.com

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COPIC MARKERS B02, BG10, YR16, Y35, YG01, YG03, C1, C-3 SUPPLY LIST Stamp: Say Cheese! Lawn Fawn Paper: Echo Park - A Boy’s Life Cardstock: SU!

Cover Girls:

Sheri Gilson featuring By LORi Designs colored with Copic Markers (see pg. 11) Jen Shults featuring The Greeting Farm colored with Copics & Pencils (p. 17) Lizzie Oakley featuring Lawn Fawn colored with Watercolors (p. 15)

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INKY THOUGHTS

It is incredible, how much putting together each issue makes me fall in love with coloring all over again. As the cards come rolling in, I open them with excitement to look at the detail of each image that is passionately colored by hand. Whether it is watercolor, Copic markers, Prismacolor pencils or any other medium that we feature, I’m always in awe at the depth and vividness of each card. I have to admit, I haven’t done much coloring myself since launching this magazine and I miss it as only another colorist could understand. After this issue goes to press and I’ve sent out all the emails to our awesome list of subscribers, I’m definitely going to set aside some time and do some coloring myself. For me, coloring is a stress reliever....it allows me to quiet my mind from anything that has been bothering me and just get lost in the moment of bringing a black and white line art image to life with color!

I hope that this issue will continue to inspire you and you will continue to do what you love most - color! Most of us have gone back to school and we have an entire section of back to school projects (p.8) sure to get those creative juices flowing. As we look at our color watch this month, we’re highlighing TANGERINE (p. 16), a color that I’m loving more and more, and as we say FAREWELL (p.14) to summer take a look at cards in this little used category. We are super excited to welcome LAWN FAWN as our featured Hue’s Who company - Kelly Marie takes a moment out of her busy day of filling orders and creating fabulous videos to answer some fun questions we had for her that I think you will enjoy! ©Saturated Canary

I also am excited to introduce you to some of the girls that help me put together the magazine by creating cards for our Hue’s Who section or by managing the social media aspects of our Facebook and Blog. This awesome group is affectionately called, The Color Crew and they encourage and inspire me every day to keep knocking out bigger and better issues for all the colorists out there! I hope you will enjoy learning a bit about their journey to coloring as they each have their own special style that makes the pages of this magazine come to life along with all the designers published in each issue.

Thank you again, as without your ideas and support, this magazine wouldn’t even exist! We are already busy working on our October/November issue and I think you will love the surprises we have in store for that.

Happy coloring,

-Carisa Zglobicki

BLOSSOM by Lisa McKinney www.lisabeesponderings.blogspot.com WATERCOLOR PENCILS WITH BLENDING PEN DESIGNER TIP: When adding shadows on Kraft paper, go for a white or gray colored pencil. It will really help make your image pop.

SUPPLY LIST Paper: Kraft Notecards Value Pack (The Paper Studio) Stamp: Stampin Up (Elements of Style), Verve Stamps (Blossom Plain Jane) Ink: Ancient Page (Onyx Black), Memento (Tuxedo Black) Embellishments: Stickles-Diamond, adhesive black gems (Kaisercraft)

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farewell It’s never easy saying good-bye but as crafters, we definitely put our heart and soul into cards that we’re making to bid adieu. On the next couple of pages, I hope you will find inspiration from a coloring perspective on how to leave a lasting impression on a loved one who might be moving away, traveling or any other number of reasons for needing a card to say “Miss You.” YOU FILL MY HEART by Kylie Crossley www.kyliescraftcorner.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS Skin-E00, E21, E11, R20 Hair- E37, E35, E31 Eyes: G94, G82 Clothes- E81, 0 (arms) R81, R83, R85 Shadow-W4, W3, W2, W0 DESIGNER TIP: When using digital stamps such as this one by Saturated Canary, try enlarging the image and only use a portion of the stamp to really highlight some of the features with your coloring.

SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Stampin’ Up (Crumb Cake) Paper: Kaisercraft (Bonjour) Stamp: Saturated Canary (Murray), Stampin’ Up (good luck) & (vintage vogue edging) Ink: Stampin’ Up Soft Suede for edging and sentiment Embellishments: Freckles and Pigtails (flat backed button), Kaisercraft (bling), Wild Orchid Craft (Pink Carnations), Other: Magnolia (Tag and Butterfly dies), Stampin’ Up (oval punches), taffeta ribbon, doily and netting from stash.

FARE THEE WELL by Janice Richardson www.huhsothisisablog.blogspot.com PRISMACOLOR PENCILS Skin- 927 Light Peach, 1092 Nectar Hair- 1052 Warm Grey 30 %, 1054 Warm Grey 50 %, 1056 Warm Grey 70 %, 1058 Warm Grey 90 % Clothes- 931 Dark Purple, 932 Violet, 996 Black Grape, 1008 Parma Violet Eyes- Pale Sage SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Bazzil (purple), Recollections (white) Paper: My Mind’s Eye (So Sophie Graceful) Stamp: Sureya & Keicea at DeviantArt (Keicea) Ink: computer ink for digi and Color Box Thistle Embellishments: Wild Orchid (curly rose) (clear bling stem), leaves from stash, Queen & Co. Twinkle Goosebumps, Diamond Dust Other: Spellbinders (foliage die), Dienamics (Rolled Rose die)

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school days

As soon as August rolls around, you start to see all the back to school displays and it’s just about time to start a new school year!

We at DTC all love the smell of a freshly sharpened pencil and while we don’t need an excuse to get new markers there is nothing like making that perfect card for your child’s new teacher. We hope the next couple of pages inspire you as well as we usher in a new school year with fresh beginnings!

KICKIN’ IT PRESCHOOL by Erin Morehouse www.girlpaperscissors.blogspot.com DESIGNER TIP: Instead of spraying the DYLUSIONS INK SPRAY mists, remove the sprayer nozzle, and Postbox Red, Squeezed Orange, use inside tube to flick color onto the Lemon Zest, Cut Grass,Vibrant page.

Turquoise, Crushed Grape

SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper Paper: Scenic Route, Bazzill(newsprint) Stamp: Pink Paislee Ink: Staz On Embellishments: K&Company (stickers) Queen And Company (washi tape), American Crafts (washi tape), Bella Blvd (washi tape) Other: We R Memory Keepers (Doodle Stamper), Bella Blvd (Letter Stickers), KaiserCraft, Bic Mark-It (marker)

TATTERED ANGELS GLIMMER MIST (Dragonfly), (Peacock-chalkboard) 7

color watch - Tangerine Tango What is more fun than color? I sure can’t think of anything else! I for one love to color and to gawk and look at all the amazing shades and hues of different colors. Color is all around us and it truly makes every one of our projects pop! I cannot for the life of me choose a ‘favorite’ color. That’s like choosing a favorite child or a favorite Starbucks Frappuccino flavor. It’s just impossible! So it’s only natural that we here at Designed to Color embrace our love of all colors and feature one each issue to kick-start your next creation!

The color we are drooling over at the moment is the Pantone.com Color of the Year, Tangerine Tango. Yummo! The subtle red and peach tone is just amazing.

Just looking at it makes my heart fill with orangey goodness! Orange is a somewhat overlooked color. We are so concerned about pinks and blues and browns that we tend to shy away from orange. Orange is a universal color, it can be used in the most delicate ways for a girlish project and yet it can be manly. Using just any shade of orange in a project can make it pop with life! So go ahead, don’t be shy… try out tangerine tango and other shades of orange in your next project!

BLOOM IN COLOR by Amy Young www.athousandsheetsofpaper.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS Skin-E50, E00, E21, BV00, R00, R20 Eyes- E55, E57, BG000, 0 Hair- E33, E35, E57, E49 Clothes- Y35, Y38, YR04, YR18, YG03, YG67, YG93, YG95, YG97 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Bazzill and Copic X-Press It Paper: (Sassafras and My Mind’s Eye) Stamps: Kraftin’ Kimmie (Poppy and Flower Sentiment) Ink: Memento (tuxedo black), Colorbox (creamy brown) Embellishments: Making Memories flowers, Prima Canvas leaves, buttons, crinkled ribbon Other: Martha Stewart (3-in-1 butterfly punch), Sharpie white marker

MAKE A WISH by Leanne Poe www.liloshaggymoto.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS Skin- E000, E00, E01, E11, R20 Hair-YR21, YR23, YR24, YR27 Clothes- E95, E97, E99, YR000, YR00, YR01 Other- YR82, Y32, Y26, Y28, YG03 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Neenah (Star White) Paper: My Mind’s Eye (On The Bright Side) Stamp: Tiddly Inks (Wryn-Fairy Wishes digital image) Ink: Tim Holtz by Ranger (Wild Honey Distress Ink), Copic multiliner, Atyou Spica Clear Embellishments: Recollections paper roses Other: Spellbinders small square & postage stamps

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HI! by Leah the Orange www.thechroniclesoforange.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS E000, R11, N4, BG05, T2, 100, R05, R08, Y21 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Georgia Pacific Paper: Basic Grey (Out of Print, Piccasdilly) Stamp: Some Odd Girl (Lovephant - digital stamp) Other: Oriental Trading (Fabric), Glue Dots, EK Success (3-D Dots)

YOU ARE THE BEST by Lizzie Oakley www.ohsnaplizzie.com REEVES WATERCOLORS DESIGNER TIP: When using water colors, it’s best to play around with different papers. If you do choose to get a water color pad, do not cheap out. The lower the price on the paper, the more it will rip apart and not hold the water or color.

But using medium weight cardstock can work just as well, as long as you color quickly!

SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Paper Studio Paper: Pink Paislee (She Art), October Afternoon (This and That) Stamp: Saturated Canary (Fight Like a Girl) Ink: Kodak Printer Ink Embellishments: October Afternoon, Studio G, Heidi Swapp, Making Memories, My Little Shoebox Other: Fabric, Freckles & Pigtails, Staples

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CELEBRATE by Janette Garcia a.k.a. LaJanette www.lajanette.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS Skin-W4, W2, W0 Clothes-V15, V12, V000/ YR15, YR12, YR00/ G82, G40/ Y32, YR30/ SUPPLY LIST: Cardstock: Core’dinations (Darice) Paper: Papertrey Ink Stamp: Crafters Companion (Party Time Humprey) Ink: Memento Embellishments: Queen & Co (Pearls)

Critter BE STILL by Lisa McKinney www.lisabeesponderings.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS Jerry: E33, E35, E37, E17, E18, C1 Balloon: C1, R24 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (Terracotta Tile, Stampers Select White) Paper: Basic Grey (Oliver paper pad) Stamp: Paper Makeup Stamps (Jerry); Verve Stamps (Psalm 46:10 Plain Jane) Ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black); HP Printer Ink Embellishments: silver brads, button, twine, Glossy Accents Other: Spellbinders (Standard Circles Small Nestabilities), Cuttlebug (Argyle embossing folder)

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COOP PARTY by Stephanie Serrano stephaniesstampinspot.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS Chickens W-1, R24, Y35 Balloon- B16 Envelope- B93 Flowers- G28, R83 Hay- Y35, y21 DESIGNER TIP: You don’t always have to color an image in, sometimes highlights work well like I did on the chickens.

SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Blue (Bazzil) Red (The Paper Studio) Yellow (The Paper Studio) Paper: My Minds Eye ( Every Day Flair) Stamp: Penny Black Coop Party (2609K) Ink: Memento tuxedo black Embellishments: brads (spare parts) Other: Marvy Uchida scalloped punch, Sewing Machine

Cards PARTY ANIMAL by Vera Wirianta Yates www. lingshappyplace.blogspot.com COPIC and DESIGN2ART MARKERS Puppy- E31, E51, E71, R20 (copic) Party hat- Aqua (Design2Art Marker); YG03, Y17, R35 (Copic) SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Georgia Pacific (White) Paper: Authentique (Lovely paper from Delightful collection) Stamp: Some Odd Girl (Preppy Pups set) Dye Ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Jenny Bowlin (Brown Sugar) Distress ink: Ranger (Broken China) Dies: Spellbinders (Curved Rectangles)

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We hope you have enjoyed your preview of our Aug/Sept Issue!

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Thank you for reading our 4th issue we hope to continue to grow with your support!

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