Copicendium
Volume 1 :: July 2011
COPICS and CHIPBOARD
a card Sketch
Colouring Digital images
sharing some storage ideas
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Welcome to Copicendium! a note from the boss lady...
chibi drawn by Kristy Dalman www.theoddgirl.com
The more I talk to people who are mad for markers the more I see the need for MORE resources! We all want more ideas, more inspiration - we really do LOVE looking at peopleʼs Creations using Copics! So I thought it would be great to create a mini magazine/ ideas book devoted solely to creations using Copics - and so we have the birth of Copicendium and this is Volume #1! I hope you enjoy reading and looking at the gorgeous Copic projects on the following pages.
Mad for Markers would love to hear your feedback and any questions you might have! Maybe you would like your work featured in a future issue or you have a suggestion on an article you would like to read, or you might like to advertise your stamping company please send me an email on sales@madformarkers.com.au! If you would like more resources for your Copic colouring then please visit us online. Happy Reading and Colouring! Sammi Betbeder
Some tips on colouring digis by Sammi Betbeder
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Spesch Designer Stamps by Kim Costello
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Card sketch/Challenge by Chris Lothian
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Copic storage
12
Copic Creation Submissions
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Chipboard and Copics by Alicia McNamara
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a little peek at what youÕll find inside!
cover: card by
Tracey Feeger using a stamp from
The Greeting Farm
Copics used: Jeans: BG000, BG01, BG02, BG05, BG07, W5, W3. Jacket: Y15, Y17, Y38, YR14, W5. Hair: E29, E35, E31. Goggles: C5, C7, BG02, BG05, BG07. Beanie: Y15, Y17, Y38, YR14, W3, RV11, RV25, RV29, RV0000. Shoes: RV11, RV25, RV29, W1, 0 (blender). Grass: YG11, YG13. Image: ÒHarlowÓ from The ÒCreepinʼ KitÓ, The Greeting Farm.
Some tips on Colouring digis by Sammi Betbeder
This is just a short little article giving you some information on using your Copics to colour digital images (digis). I would like to remind you upfront to please make sure when you use digis to respect the illustrators / stamp companies and do not share the images or reproduce them in any way!
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Why Digi stamps are GREAT .... * You can easily resize them to suit your project. You can easily ßip your images so they face the other way. They take up less space in your home/craft cupboards (just on your hard drives). They are great value for money. There is great variety... Þnd exactly the image you want. Instant gratiÞcation, pay, download, print and colour :)
SUPPLIES needed.... * Recommended paper - Xpress It blending card. * For inkjet Printers you need one with a dye based printer ink as they are Copic proof so will not react with your markers ... the same applies for stamping - you need a dye based ink.. we recommend Memento Tuxedo Black * A laser printer / photocopier. Some suggested Programs to use: Photoshop (PS/ PSE) - to resize, rotate, ßip and create layers of images (good for masking and creating scenes). Gimp - free software which has many of the features of PS/PSE. Word - you can paste your images into a word doc and print out. Tip time... * Remember to BACKUP your computer you do not want to lose your precious images. * Print onto blending card... check that your blending card goes through your printer without smudging. Some printers will not work as well as others. * Remember to test your ink to make sure it is Copic proof before you colour over the lines. An easy way to do this is to colour with a very light coloured marker (eg.E00) next to the line (not on it) and see if it reacts. If not then itÕs safe to colour. You could also drop a little blender from your reinker on the line to see if there is a reaction. Troubleshooting .. Troubles with bleeding?? * Make sure your ink is fully dry before colouring. * Try printing only in black and white and as a draft. * Try heat setting your image. * Try a different printer. Images shown are from Spesch Designer stamps. release date: 8 June 11 (coloured by Sammi Betbeder)
Visit Spesch Stamps for a range of cute images perfect for your copic colouring!
www.speschstamps.com Digital, clear and rubber stamps
Friday 7th to Sunday 9th October 2011
to be held in Mascot, Sydney. See website for more details ...
www.madformarkers.com.au
www.thegreetingfarm.com
books available now ... $5 for an A6 book with 15 images to colour.
If you would like to advertise or have your work included in the next volume of Copicendium then please send an email to ... sales@madformarkers.com.au
cards by
Kim Costello using
Spesch Stamps Mini Notecard...products: Stamp: Spesch Designer stamps ~ digi ÒSpring FlowerÓ. Paper: My Minds Eye ~ Stella & Rose - Mabel. Embellishments: Seam binding and button. Copic markers: Skin: E000, E00, E11, E13, R20. Eyes: W4, W6. Hair: E31, E50, E51, E53. Dress: BG11, BG18. Flowers: E07, E19, E97, Y19, YR14. Leaves: G40, G82. KimÕs Instructions: 1. Create a 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" top fold card base, cover with patterned papers and add trim and button. 2. Print Spring ßower image onto your smooth cardstock. 3. Choose colours which co-ordinate with your chosen patterned papers.
4. Proceed to Colour your image. 5. Cut around your image leaving a small outline. 6. Layer onto patterned papers cut from a nestability die with double sided foam tape.
Count Your Rainbows ... products: Stamps: Spesch Designer stamps ~ digi ÒSamanthaÓ, sentiment. Paper: My Minds Eye ~ 6x6 Paper Pad ~ Stella & Rose - Mabel. Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities ~ long rectangles, Martha Stewart ~ border punch. Embellishments: Seam binding and button. KimÕs Instructions: 1. Create a 5" x 7" side fold card base, round corners, cover with patterned papers. Add trim, sentiment tag and button. 2. Print Samantha image onto your smooth cardstock and another onto copy paper (this will become your mask). 3. Trim your print with a nestability die. Choose colours which co-ordinate with your chosen patterned papers.
4. Proceed to colour your image. Copics: Skin: E000, E00, E11, E13, R20. Eyes: G40, G82, 100, E40. Hair: E31, E35, E37, E57, E79. Coat: E07, E19, E97, YR14. Bear: E31, E33, E37, E50, 100. Boots: G40, G82, BG18. Umbrella: G40, G82, BG11, BG18, YG91, W4, W6, E07. 5. Stick some Mask-It Þlm on your second image and cut carefully on the line. Peel off the backing and place over your coloured image, place the nestability back in place and airbrush background. Use torn paper to create the path and grass edge. When you remove the masks continue to enhance the grass areas and add puddles using colourless blender. Sky: BG10, W00, B60. Grass: G40, G82, G94. Path: W4, W6. Puddles: 0 (blender). 6. Place Þnished image as shown using dimensional adhesive and add highlights to the eyes, boots, buttons, puddles and umbrella.
cards by
Amy Young
You're Special ... Products: Cardstock: Bazzill (card base), Paper Trey Ink (for coloring on). Paper: The Girls' Paperie (Jubilee). Stamps: Tickled Pink (Lil Lolita Kellita) digi, Hero Arts Sentiment. Ink: Memento tuxedo black, Colorbox Creamy Brown. Tools: CC Designs Cutters (butterßies), Martha Stewart butterßy punch. Embellishments: Hero Arts crochet lace, Creative Imaginations pearl brads, Kaiser Craft gems, Heidi Swapp journaling spot,
staples, Sakura stardust glitter pen, Copic Spica glitter pen. Copic markers: Skin: E000, E00, E11, R00, R20, R22. Eyes: BV23, BV25, BV29. Hair: E31, E35, E37, E57, E79. Clothes: RV32, RV34, RV29, Y11, Y13, Y15, YR14, YR16, YR18, B000, BG000, BG53, YG03, YG25, YG67.
image from
Tickled Pink Stamps
a sneek peek with
Sweet November You're a Great Friend ... products: Cardstock: Bazzill (card base), Copic X-Press It (for coloring). Paper: Cosmo Cricket (salt air). Stamps: Tiddly Inks digis (mushrooms), Sweet November digis ~ (Fairwee Josie and Fairwee Daphne), Hero Arts sentiment stamp. Ink: Memento tuxedo black, Colorbox Creamy Brown, Tim Holtz tumbled glass. Tools/ Embellishments: Martha Stewart 3-in-1 butterßy punch, Kaiser Craft gems, Copic Spica glitter pen.
Copic markers: Skin: E000, E00, E11, R00, R20. Wings: G0000, G000, 0 (blender). Josie hair: E15, E17, E19, E18. Josie clothes: V000, V01, V15, Y000, Y00, Y13. Daphne hair: YR30, YR31, Y26, E35. Daphne clothes: RV10, RV23, RV25, Y000, Y00, Y13. This card features a sneak peek of two of the gorgeous new Sweet November stamps that are due to be released in July during the CHA summer show.
SKETCH challenge and cards by Chris Lothian Stuck for ideas on what to do with your coloured images?? a great sketch can be used over and over. Chris has used the same sketch and image for her two ÒdifferentÓ cards! WeÕd love to see your take on her sketch.. email us your cards :) Just Want to Make you Smile ... products:
Stamp: MoÕs Digital Pencil digi ~ Jojo The Clown.
Printed on X-Press IT Blending Card. Card Stock: Flat White & American Crafts ~ Blueberry Weave. Patterned Paper: ÒChicks RockÓ ~ Three Bugs in a Rug, Garden Party 6Ó Pad Pad ~ Imaginisce. Embellishments/Tools: KidyGlitz Ð Crystalina on ßowers & lollypop, 3 small Buttons, Scallop edged created with Scallop Edge Border Punch Ð by StampinÕUp. Sentiment: Computer generated onto white cardstock Ð Font = ÒCK Childs PlayÓ. Cut out using the Oval & Scallop Oval Punch by StampinÕUp.
Copic Markers: Skin: E000, E00, R20. Nose: R22, R32, R35. Star : Y26. Hair: YR00, YR02, YR07. Top & Socks: YG00, YG03, YG06, R22, R32, R35. Hat: B93, B95, B97, R22, R32, R35, G00, YG03, YG06. Pants: B93, B95, B97. Boots: C3,C5, C7. Floral Bouquet : Y21, Y23, Y26. Leaves: YG45. Flowers: V12, V15, V17. Lollypop: R22, R32, R35, YG03, YG00, V12, V15, V15, Y21, Y23, Y26.
You Make my Heart Sing ... products: MoÕs Digital Pencil digi ~ Jojo The Clown. printed on X-Press IT Blending Card. Card Stock: White, Raspberry & Green Apple Ð Creative Memories, Patterned Paper, Kaisercraft Ð Candy Lane Collection. Embellishments: Tim Holtz Distress Stickles Victorian Velvet.
Pink Button. Scallop edged created with Scallop Edge Border Punch Ð by StampinÕUp. Sentiment: Computer generated onto white cardstock Ð Font = ÒAnother TypewriterÓ, cut out using the Oval & Scallop Oval Punch by StampinÕUp.
Copic Markers: Skin: E000, E00. Cheeks: R20. Nose: R81, R83, R85. Star: Y26. Hair: YR00, YR02, YR07. Top: R81, R83, R85, Y21, Y23, Y26. Socks: YG00, YG03, YG06. Hat: YG00, YG03, YG06, R81, R83, R85, Y21, Y23, Y26. Pants: YG00, YG03, YG06. Boots: C3,C5, C7. Floral Bouquet: Y21, Y23, Y26. Leaves: YG45. Flowers: R81, R83, R85. Lollypop: R81, R83, R85, Y21, Y23, Y26.
card by
Kate Wiles using a digital image from Secret Crafter
Copic Markers: Skin: E00, E11, E000. Hair: C7, C5, C3, C2, C1, 0 (blender) Hat/ Pants/ Shoes: E50, E51, E53. Hat/ Top/ Socks: W7, W5, W3, W2, W1, 0 (blender). Stump: E25, E29, E37. Grass: G14 Apple/ Ă&#x;ower: R39, R29, R22
cards by
Judi Morawitz For You ... products: Stamps: Elizabeth Bell digi, Pollycraft sentiment Paper: October Afternoon, My Mind's Eye. The shapes are cut using the Making Memories Slice Elite. Copic Markers: Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E02. Hair: YR21, YR23, YR24. Clothes, reigns: R22, R24, R29. R89, B02, B04, Y17. Boots: E31, E33, E35, E37, E39. Horse: E70, E71, E74, E50, E51. Thinking of You ... products: Stamps: Pink Cat Studios digi. Lili of the Valley and Maya Road sentiment stamps. Papers: October Afternoon, Crate Paper
The shapes are cut using the Slice. The outside edge of each banner tag is coloured with R29 and the inside edge of each with E51. Â Copic Markers: Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E01, E02. Hat: R02, R22, R24, R29, R89. Beard: C0, C1, C3, C4. Tunic: B000, B01, B02, B04. Pants: E33, E35, E37. Boots: C1, C6, C9. Belt: E33, E35, C1, C4, C6, C9. Belt Buckle: YR21, YR23, YR24. Lantern: G000, G12, G24, Y15, Y17. Glossy accents on top of the lantern.
How do you store your Copic markers? Tracey has these great storage cubes...
Kate uses this ÒmanÕs tool bagÓ - It is GREAT for carting her markers around ... it holds two of 72 acrylic cases in the centre with LOTS of pockets for extra markers and reÞlls as well as room for stamped images too!!
There is a range of portable and desktop storage solutions (from Copic) available in the Mad for Markers webstore. Check them out today! Kasey created her own Storage Box She created 8 x 2Ó square tubes from heavy card stock, glued them together with 4 on the bottom and 4 along the top. (pegs Þrmly held it all together while the glue was setting). She used stronger card to create a frame surrounding the tubes. Kasey used textured cardstock to cover the whole boxed grid of 8 tubes leaving the front open. As her collection of markers grows she will be able to expand this storage easily.
Marcia sent us a pic of her Copic Òdrinks storage containerÓ ... purchased from Spotlight
We always love to see new storage ideas! How do you store your markers?
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COPIC CREATIONS
Some cards by Kasey Crabb
and a bookmark by Lynne Armstrong.
We始d love to see your Copic creations! Please send them in to us. You never know.... we might even pop one in the next issue of Copicendium :)
Chipboard and Copics... by Alicia McNamara Materials for All Cards: Copic Markers: E47, E37, E35, E33 Chipboard: Twiddleybitz Card: ! Cream A4 Card Stock ! StampinÕ Up A4 Kraft Card Paper: Creative Inspirations ~ Wild Spirit Collection Double sided paper ! 12x12 - Country Girl ! 12x12 - Wild Horses ! 12x12 - Ranch Life ! 12x12 - Wild Spirit Cardstock Stickers ! 12x12 - Wild Spirit Ink: ! Tim Holz Distress Ink Vintage Photo Accessories: ! Fibres ! Kaisercraft Rhinestones Clear (E37) ! Prima Flower ! Button ! Lace ! Eyelets
All edges of paper and card have been inked.
Stamps: ! StampinÕ Up! Happy Moments Stamps ! Digital Sentiments Punches and Die Cuts: ! Martha Stewart Classic Butterßy Punch ! Martha Stewart Lattice Punch ! StampinÕ Up Round Tab Punch
1. Fold 8.25 x 5.5Ó cream card in half.
! Sizzix Corners, Flourish #2 Tools: ! Paper Trimmer ! Sponge Dauber
4. Stick ÒtrotÓ sticker on cream card and trim. Paste computer generated ÒHappy BirthdayÓ sentiment over the word ÒtrotÓ and punch out two eyelets. Position at base of card.
! Eyelet Puncher Adhesives: ! Double-sided tape
5. Colour the chipboard tree and butterßy with Copic markers: E47, E37, E35 and E33.
! Acid Free Glue ! Double-sided Foam Mounting Tape
2. Layer a slightly smaller piece of ÒCountry GirlÓ paper on top. 3. Cut cream card to 4.5 x 3.1Ó and attach to centre of card. Layer a smaller piece of ÒWild HorsesÓ Paper on top.
6. Wind Þbres through the branches of the tree. 7. Stick butterßy and tree onto centre of card.
All edges have been inked. 1. Fold 8.25 x 5.5Ó cream card in half.
Layer a slightly smaller piece of ÒRanch LifeÓ paper on top.
2. Cut a strip of ÒRanch LifeÓ paper measuring ~4.3 x 1.18Ó for ÒHappy BirthdayÓ Sentiment. 3. Cut a piece of ÒCountry GirlÓ paper ~4.3 x 2.95Ó for centre of card. 4. Stick horse tag sticker and quote sticker onto cream card. Punch an eyelet into tag and thread through some Þbres. Stick quote at the bottom of the card and the tag diagonally in the centre. 5. Cut a swirl ßourish using Sizzix Die Cut from ÒCountry GirlÓ paper. Stick in bottom right-hand corner. Layer with a yellow ßower and beige coloured button. 6. Colour chipboard butterßy using Copic markers E47, E37 and E35. Position in centre of card.
All edges have been inked. 1. Fold 8.25 x 5.5Ó cream card in half. 2. Layer a slightly smaller piece of ÒWild HorsesÓ paper on top. 3. Cut a piece of cream card ~ approx 4.4 x 3.74Ó and attach to centre of card, then layer a smaller piece of ÒCountry GirlÓ Paper on top. 4. Cut a piece of cream card measuring ~ 3.34 x 2.36Ó and attach to centre of card layer a smaller piece of ÒWild HorsesÓ Paper on top. 5. Stick on four Kaisercraft Rhinestones in the corners and colour with Copic marker E37. 6. Stick Gallop Tag sticker onto cream card, trim and cover the word gallop with a ÒHappy BirthdayÓ sentiment. Punch an eyelet into the tag and tie on some Þbres. Stick to bottom of card. 7. Colour chipboard using Copic Markers E47, E37, E35 and E33. Stick a Rhinestone in the centre of the chipboard and colour with Copic Marker E37. Stick to middle of card.
All edges have been inked. 1. Fold 8.25 x 5.5Ó cream card in half. 2. Layer a slightly smaller piece of ÒWild HorsesÓ paper on top. 3. Cut a piece of cream card measuring ~4.4 x 3.74Ó and layer a smaller piece of ÒCountry GirlÓ Paper on top.
4. Cut a piece of cream card ~ 3.34 x 2.36Ó, layer a smaller piece of ÒWild HorsesÓ Paper on top. 5. Stick on four Kaisercraft Rhinestones in the corners and colour with Copic marker E37. 6. Stick Gallop Tag sticker onto cream card and trim. Cover with a ÒHappy BirthdayÓ sentiment. Punch an eyelet into the tag and tie on some Þbres. 7. Colour chipboard using Copic Markers E47, E37, E35 and E33. Stick a Rhinestone in the centre of the chipboard and colour with Copic Marker E37. Stick to middle of card.
All edges have been inked. 1. Fold 8.25 x 5.5Ó cream card in half. 2. Layer a slightly smaller piece of ÒWild HorsesÓ paper on top. 3. Stick four blue ßourish stickers to corners of card. 4. Cut a piece of cream card measuring ~ 4.33 x 3.14Ó and layer with a smaller piece of ÒWild HorsesÓ Paper. 5. Stick horse tag sticker onto cream card and trim edges. Punch an eyelet into tag and tie Þbres through eyelet. 6. Stamp Happy birthday sentiment onto cream card. 7. Colour in chipboard fence and butterßy with Copic markers E47, E37, E35, E33 and stick on card.
some cards with digis from the
Spesch Stamps July Release Strawberry Girl card by
Tracey Feeger
Stamp: Spesch Stamps Strawberry Girl digi (released July 8). Papers: My Minds Eye. Copic markers: Skin: " E000, E11, E04. Hair: " E50, E51, E53, E55. Dress: " RV00, RV25, Â RV29. Greens: "YG21, 25. airbrushed background: G24, B21.
Beachball Girl card by
Sammi Betbeder
Stamp: Spesch Stamps Beach Girl digi (released July 8). Papers: Sassafras ~ Nerdy Bird Copic markers: Skin: " R000, R01, R11. Hair: " E34, E37, E25. Swimmers:"V4, 6, 9. Beachball: " BG01, BG05, BG07, RV00, " RV02, RV04, YR02, YR04, " YR07, V4, V6, N4, N6. Yellows:" Y02, Y06, Y08, Y17. Sand:" E40, E41, E43. Seam Binding: coloured with RV04. Pearls: coloured with RV04, BG75.
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