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Winter 2013 Vol 2 Issue 1 $9.99 www.designedtocolor.com

In a nutshell, we love to feature companies in the craft industry that are fan favorites or up and coming stars by sharing an interview with the creators as well as showcasing their products with creations by our Color Crew. Frequently, these companies will generously share a great discount or even a freebie for our subscribers! The companies below are part of our special Hue’s Who alumni, so make sure you check them out! We love them and have seen an increase in submissions featuring their products after they’ve been showcased. It’s great to see our readers loving them as much as we do! We just want to thank each one for their support of our magazine as we approach our 1 year anniversary. Thank you for helping us make our debut such a success. It’s with your support and encouragement that we continue to grow!!

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www.designedtocolor.com info@designedtocolor.com Owner/Editor/Publisher Carisa Zglobicki Writer/Creative Director Lizzie Sanchez Writer/Social Media Director Lisa McKinney Photographer Lori Boyd HOW TO CONTACT US Email: carisa@designedtocolor.com lizzie@designedtocolor.com lisa@designedtocolor.com Mail: Designed To Color c/o 4160 S Acoma St Englewood, CO 80110 ADVERTISING sales@designedtocolor.com 303-909-9180 SUBMIT submissions@designedtocolor.com For specific call info, please visit www.designedtocolor.com Fonts by: www.kevinandamanda.com/fonts Cover Girls: Kim Reid featuring Kraftin Kimmie colored with Copic Markers (see pg. 30) Lina Monaco featuring Sweet Nothings Stamp Co. colored with Copic Markers (p. 42) Krista Van Tol featuring Mo Manning for Penny Black Stamps colored with Copic Markers (p. 32)

So we have some big news in this issue - we are going QUARTERLY! This allows us to provide more content including more articles & tutorials while continuing to provide you with the beautiful inspiration including all the detailed lists of coloring mediums you have come to expect! We are beyond thrilled to have the ©Saturated Canary very talented, and Copic Certified, Jennifer Dove providing us with amazing Copic coloring techniques in each issue, so be sure to check out our newest feature “Jennifer’s Copic Corner” on page 34. As soon as you picked it up or flipped thru it, you most likely noticed that this issue is our largest yet! We have 52 pages of amazing inspiration in this issue--AND it is also our FIRST anniversary issue!! We can hardly believe it has been a year since our launch and it continues to be an amazing journey. I hope you will stick by us as we have some VERY special surprises coming up. We will also have an open call this spring as our first Challenge Crew’s term comes to a close. Check out our Color Crew as they share some of their coloring spaces on page 8 as well as Lisa McKinney as she walks you through step by step in creating your own Light Box using supplies you probably already have lying around the house on page 6! Please email me if you have any suggestions for upcoming issues or even want to tell us what you think; we love to feature happy mail from our readers! As Always..... Happy coloring,

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TABLE OF CONTENTS DIY: Light Box......................................... 6 Color Watch: Lemon Zest...................... 9 Lovey Dovey......................................... 11 Sketch It! ..................................... 16 & 50 Winter Magic........................................ 19 Hue’s Who: Lil Inker Designs............. 38 Trending Mark: Hexagons..................... 31 Jennifer Dove’s Copic Corner............. 34 Birthdays!.............................................. 42

THE COLOR CREW

*Magazine Design Team* Leah Lucescu www.thechroniclesoforange.blogspot.com Lisa McKinney www.lisabeesponderings.blogspot.com Lizzie Sanchez www.ohsnaplizzie.com Lori Boyd www.byloridesigns.blogspot.com Lou McConnachie www.lou-dot-mac.blogspot.com Taylor Usry http://taylorusry.blogspot.com Rhea Weigand http://passionatepapercreations.blogspot.com

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Editor’s Choice HIVE BEEN THINKING OF YOU! by Jan Hunnicutt www.jans-gonestampin.blogspot.com

RED BALLOON by Judith Gowdy www.jgsnook.blogspot.com.au

am really excited about this new feature - we have so many amazing cards come in that we ooh & a over them all. Here are a couple that really caught my eye for this issue. The Hive Been Thinking of You card by Jan (featured on page 21) is striking with the black, yellow & white color scheme! I love how she kept her card clean and simple really making it pop. I also love how she lined the envelope in matching pattern paper creating a custom & elegant one of a kind card. The next card that caught my eye is Red Balloon by Judith Gowdy (featured on page 48) with the white on white design and just some simple washi tape as an accent. Her coloring takes center stage on this card that could really be for any occasion. Just goes to show you don’t have to have loads of embellishments to make an impact. Both of these ladies will receive a special prize pack from Designed To Color with their complimentary issue! We almost always have an open call going and if not, we do have challenges each month on our blog. We can’t wait to feature you, but it won’t happen if you don’t take a chance and submit...so what are you waiting for?

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DIY: Light Box Lisa McKinney www.lisabeesponderings.blogspot.com

Do you ever look at photos of cards on blogs and enviously admire the quality of their photography? Do they use the same colored papers as you, but they seem brighter and truer to life? Crafters know the importance of getting a good picture. This is especially true if you are taking pictures for magazine submissions, design team submissions, or even to share your creations on your online galleries, or blogs. Without the right lighting colors can become muted or gray thus making your creations look dingy and while taking pictures outside in natural daylight is ideal, it isn’t sunny year round for people like me and even when it is, sometimes the sun is too bright! For this reason, many crafters invest in light boxes and special lamps like the OttLite® which provides natural daylight. Light boxes and the OttLite® are great to own, but both can cost you a pretty penny. I don’t have the funds to invest in either a light box or an OttLite®, so I decided to try to make my own version of each and was able to replicate the concept with excellent results…for just about $6.00! All you need is a box, white cardstock, tape and an OttLite® bulb! I found that the perfect size box for photographing my cards and smaller creations is a USPS Priority Medium Flat Rate box available for free at any US Post office; however, any medium sized box will work. You can purchase OttLite® bulbs at most craft and hobby stores and they are also carried at home renovation supply stores like Home Depot and LOWE’s. I buy mine at LOWES for about $6.00 each. That’s spendy for a light bulb, but much cheaper than the entire lamp! Let’s get started… Materials • Priority Mail Box- Medium Flat Rate (11” x 8.5” x 5.5”) • White Paper—preferable White Cardstock If you use the Medium Flat Rate box, you need the following size pieces: Two 8 ½” x 11” and two 8 ½” x 5 ½” pieces • tape (masking, packing or double sided) and scissors • Desk Lamp with long neck for angling • OttLite® bulb

For my light box I am going to be using the Priority Flat Rate box and masking tape. 1. Begin by opening up the box and taping up the bottom. You can see from this photo that the inside of the box is very dark at this stage. 2. Trim off one of the long flaps. Setting the box on its side, the flap you trimmed off will be the top one. Now fold out the side flaps to allow more light inside. You can trim these off it you want, but I’ve left mine on. Notice how we’ve already decreased the amount of shadow inside the box significantly. 3. Using your paper, line the inside. A standard size piece of cardstock will be a perfect fit in the back of the box. Use another of the same size for the “floor” of your box and a standard size cut in two for the sides. Carefully tape them down so they fit tight and none of the cardboard shows through. This is why I like the Medium Flat Rate box—the measurements fit standard 8 ½” x 11” cardstock perfectly. Your DIY light box is ready to go! See how the white paper nearly eliminates the shadows? 4. To get your light ready, simply insert your OttLite® bulb into any desk lamp that can be angled—if you don’t already have one, you can find them at second hand stores or new for less than $10 at a variety of stores. Set your lamp outside your light box and you are ready to try it out! 5 Here is what the light box looks like with the lamp turned off in a typical room with overhead lighting. Turning the lamp on, you can see how the shadows vanish—giving you a beautiful white space for taking photos! Now simply add your creations to the box and start playing with how to angle your light. Your photos will be much clearer and the colors will be much more true to life!

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4 Image by Saturated Canary (Pickles & Ice Cream) Medium: Copics

EDITORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTE: Here is a picture Lisa took using her homemade light box instructions detailed on these two pages. I think it looks GREAT and remember you can easily use a larger box using the same steps outlined if you need to photograph larger projects.

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The Color Crew share their coloring spaces...

Lizzie Sanchez www.ohsnaplizzie.com When some people create, they like a nice clean environment, not this girl! I like to create at my little green desk with baners and papers and photos of things that inspire me right up in my face! I love color and I love patterns. I love to be inspired by both of these things, even if I’m just doing a simple coloring job on a flower. I’m big into “thrifting” and that is where I found my desk and desk organizer. there is nothing wrong with a little second hand love. Of course, you can never, ever under any circumstance have enough Hello Kitty.

Lisa McKinney www.lisabeesponderings.blogspot.com My crafting space is my beautiful desk that my husband made for me! It’s huge and custom designed to include a shelf underneath for all my paper containers. My primary medium (Copics) are kept in a 14”x11”x3.25” plastic box. I have over 100 Copics (Ciao & Sketch) and they easily fit in this -- of course if I get many more, I’ll need another box! But it keeps them nice and flat and because the box is clear, I can look through the sides of it to find the color I need.

Rhea Weigand www.passionatepapercreations.blogspot.com I just discovered this wonderful way to organize my Copic Markers!!! Seriously awesome! It is a double deep Art Bend. To hold and separate the markers I have a grid for a Florissant light that I got from Home Depot. The grid is cut 19 squares by 19 squares with 4 square dowels in each corner. There are rubber bands around the dowels to hold the grid in place and I glued the dowels to the bottom of the Art Bend with E6000 adhesive. Since I have mine slanted on a shelf I shimmed the bottom of the grid with chip board so the weight of the markers won’t shift. This holds every color of Copic except for the blender if you have the flourescence colors. I do not have them so I have room for my multi liners. When you want to go color with friends, put the lid on and go! If you use a coupon the total cost for organizer is about $30. I got this idea from my friend Jennifer.

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Color Watch F

rom main dishes and salads to the final decorative touch on a dessert, lemon zest is used in the culinary world to add that extra bite of flavor and pop of color. The word zest seems to be synonymous with vim, vigor and vitality. Having a zest for life is a bold and intense passion for living. The color “lemon zest” brings to mind bright sunshine and citrus hues. Whether used as a primary color or as a supporting tone, Lemon Zest is being seen all over the paper crafting world. It’s just a happy color! SUNNY

FLOWERS by Gini Williams Cagle www.ginicagle.blogspot.com

COPIC MARKERS Y11, Y13, Y17, Y19,YG91, YG93, YG95 Gelatos: Butter Cream, Lemon, Tangerine SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: WorldWin Papers - Butter Paper: Teresa Collins - Everyday Moments Stamp: Heartfelt Creations Script Aster Background PreCut Set HCPC 3497 and Delicate Asters PreCut Set HCPC 3494 Ink: Momenta - Black; Distress Ink: Wild Honey Embellishments: May Arts Ribbon: Crochet 361-58-10; Paper Cord 420-33; Want2Scrap Pearls Dies: Heartfelt Creations Delicate Asters Die HCD 726; Spellbinders Lavels Twenty-Two

FLOWER VASE by Candy Slabaugh www.candyscreationsblog.blogspot.com

COPIC MARKERS Y19, Y32, Y35, Y38, E57, E81, E84, E87, YG95, YG97, YG99, V20, V22, V25 Wood: E31, E53, E57, W3 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Bazzill; ; Arjo Wiggins Curious Iridescent - Cryogen White Paper: Heartfelt Creations Delicate Asters Paper Collection Stamp: Heartfelt Creations HCPC 3498 - Delicate Aster Vase PreCut Set; Heartfelt Creations 3494 – Delicate Asters PreCut Set Dies: Heartfelt Creations HCD726 – Delicate Asters Die; Spellbinders Resplendent Rectangles Ink: Memento – Tuxedo Black Embellishments: May Arts Ribbon; Craftworks Cards Candi – Covent Garden; Art Glitter Gala Glitz – Brown; Stickles – Diamond; Distress Stickles – Antique Bronze; Little Yellow Bicycle Hello Fall Stick Pins

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YOU MAKE ME QUIVER by Jenny Peterson www.mylittlestampinspot.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS Skin- E00, E01, E11, E13, R20 Hair- E23, E27, E47 Clothes- dress- E42, E43, E44; crown/ bow/quiver/arrow- Y23, Y28, E87; groundwork- E40, E41, E42, E43, E44, 0 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Stampin’ Up! Bazzill Card shoppe, X-press It Blending Stock Paper: My Minds Eye (The Sweetest Thing) Stamp: Artemis (Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps) Ink: Memento, Versafine Embellishments: Brads (Stampin’ Up), Seam Binding (May Arts), rhinestones (Taylored Expressions) Other: Atyou Spica glitter pen in Gold

CLASSY & FABULOUS by Sheri Willshire www.twitterpatedwithpaper.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS Skin- E13, E000, E00 Lips - R39 Hair- E44, E42, E41, E40 Clothes- Y26, Y21, Y23 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Papertrey Ink Lemon Zest & Recollections Kraft Paper: My Mind’s Eye ~ Miss Caroline Fiddlesticks Stamp: Kraftin’ Kimmie Kathrine Ink: Mememto Tuxedo Black Embellishments: Recollections Crystal Flourish, Wild Orchid Crafts Flowers Other: Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch

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SHORE DO LOVE YOU! by Sandie Dunne www.sandieshores.blogspot.com

Lovey Dovey

COPIC MARKERS Skin- E000, E00. E11, R20 Hair-E51, E53, E55 Clothes- RV10, RV11 RV13, RV14. V20, V22, V25. Star Dust Stickles SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Bazzil Paper: Prima “TeaThyme” Stamp: Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps - Sea Jewels Klubhouse Kit Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Embellishments: Prima Fabric Flowers, Pink seam binding, White Lace, White Pearls, Star Dust Stickles Other: Marth Stewart Lace punch

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LOVE YOU ALWAYS by Kim O’Connell www.paperperfectdesigns.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS Skin- E11, E00, E000, R30, R20 eyes - B37, B34, B32 Hair- C9, C7, C5, C3 Clothes- R59,R29, R24, R05 candy box - R85, R83, R81 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Bazzill Card Shoppe marshmallow, wax lips,and licorice twist Paper: X-Press It blending card, Echo Park Yours Truly Stamp: C.C. Designs Mashi’s Muffin Sweets, sentiment from C.C. Designs Love Always Sentiments Ink: Momento tuxedo black Other: MFT Die-Namics oval STAX sets 1 and 2

NOBODY ELSE by Candy Slabaugh www.candyscreationsblog.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS E31, E33, E35, E37, E39, E40, E42, E43, E44, E47, E49, W1, W3, C1, C3, BG000, BG45, BG49, Spica Silver SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Bazzill; Curious Iridescent – Cryogen White Paper: Glitz – French Kiss 6 x 6 Paper Pad Stamps: Heartfelt Creations HCPC 3458 – Western Collage PreCut Set; Heartfelt Creations HCPC 3457 – Birch Tree PreCut Set; HCPC 3456 – Western Bronco PreCut Set; HCPC 3461 – Western Sentiments PreCut Set Dies: Heartfelt Creations Die HCD 720 – Western Broncos Die; Spellbinders Classic Circles SM & Petite Scalloped Circles LG Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black; Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Old Paper (to distress edges) Embellishments: Karen Foster Big Time Brads – Antique Metal; Karen Foster Charm Pin Up Brads – Vintage; Darice Hemp Cord; Twine; Stickles – Cinnamon; I-Rock Hot Rox Rhinestones

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I LOVE YOU! by Kim Reid www.kraftinkimmieskorner.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS Skin - E000, E00, E11, E13, R20 Hair - E21, E23, E25, E27 Clothes - R81, R83, R85, BG11, BG13, BG72 Ground - YG03, YG25, G85, YG95, G99 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Stampin’ Up (Kraft) , Neenah (polar white) Paper: Love Struck (We R Memory Keepers 6x6 pad) Stamp: Lola Lollipop & Sugar and Spice (Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps) Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Sea Breeze Dew Drop Chalk Ink; Embellishments: Wrinkled seam binding ribbon, white lace trim, flowers by Wild Orchid Crafts; Other: Spellbinders die and Top Note Die from Stampin Up

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LOVE TREAT HOLDER by Lisa McKinney www.lisabeesponderings.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS BG000, BG01, RV11, RV21, RV23, Y21, Y23, YG93, YG95, Y38, C1 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: White (Papertrey Ink), Tempting Turquoise (Stampin Up) Paper: Petals and Paislies-retired (Stampin Up) Stamp: Love Birds (There She Goes Clear Stmpas) Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Embellishments: Ribbon, Floss, Stardust Stickles Other: Flourish Square Punch (EK Success), Black .05 Multi-Liner Pen

BRAINS by Lizzie Sanchez www.ohsnaplizzie.com PRANG WATER COLORS SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Studio Calico, American Crafts Patterned Paper: Echo Park, Hambly Screen Prints Stamp: Zombie Kellita Digital Stamp (All That Scraps) Ink: Kodak Printer Embellishments: Dymo, Sassafrass Lass

GRATEFUL FOR YOU by Lina Monaco www.sweetnothingspaperco.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS W1, W3, W5, 100 BLK, R21, R20 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Co-ordinations Foundations, Canvas texture, Lutus Flower Paper: My Minds Eye, The Sweetest Thing 6x6 pad, Lavender Echo Park, This & That 6x6 pad, Graceful Stamp: Sweet Nothings Stamp Co digi image, Storytime Sophie & Lucky, Simon Says Stamp, Handwritten Sentiments Ink: Versamark, Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Antique Linen Embellishments: Glamour Glitter, microfine glitter, Pink, White Seam Binding, Martha Stewart Frond punch, Martha Stewart Butterfly punch, White mini pearl halves, I Am Roses mulberry flowers, crochet flowers ZJC1, cherry blossoms S3-151 Other: Martha Stewart Circle Cutter

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HAPPY VALENTINE’S by Rhea Weigand www.passionatepapercreations.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS Warm Grays with V12 & V17 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Copic Xpress It Blending Card Patterned Paper: Stamp: Rose Fairy (Crafter’s Companion) Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko) Embellishments: Glossy Accents, Stickles, Doily, Rhinestones

LOVE IS IN THE AIR by Karen Goguen www.6wackywomen.blogspot.com INTENSE WATERCOLOR PENCILS white body- Heavenly H2o’s beak- Sienna Gold Hair- Chinese Ink & Neutral Grey Hearts- Carmine Pink & Crimson SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Cream Linen, Bazzill Stella Paper: Sassafras -Polka Polka, Bo Bunny -Blush Dot Stamp: Love You Forever and sentiment Fancy Love is in the Air by High Hopes Rubber Stamps Ink: Versa Fine Onyx Black Embellishments: Shrink Film Other: Ranger fine black embossing powder

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Sketch Time

WITH ALL MY HEART by Nikki Adshead www.creativejunkeez.blogspot.ca COPIC MARKERS Skin- Both: E000, E00, E11 & R20 Hair (Boy) - C3, C5, C7, C9, Girl: E09, E13, E15, E19 Clothes (Girl) - Y02, Y04, Y08, Y11, Y15, YG03, YG23, B01, B02. Boy: C0, C1, C3, C5, C7, C9 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Gina K Kraft cardstock and Gina K Pure Luxury White 120lb cardstock Paper: Jillian Dot Spotted Paper, Echo Park “Springtime”, BoBunny Double Dot Design Paper Stamp: TGF Digital Stamp “Kissy Kissy” & Stampin Up “With All My Heart” Ink: Tim Holtz Distressing Ink in Walnut Stain and Uniball Sigma White Gel Pen Embellishments: Diamond Stickles, Momento Metal Stickers Other: Spellbinder’s Rectangle and Scalloped Rectangle

ADORE by Rosie Bridges www.rosemaryscreations.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS (girl) Skin - E000, E00, E11 Hair - E44, E47, E49 Clothes - C3, C5, C7 (boy) Skin - E000 Eyes - E13 Hair - E15, E18, E39 Clothes - C3, C5, C7, Copic Multi-Liner SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Core’dinations Paper: Teresa Collins World Traveler Stamp: The Greeting Farm (Edward & Camille) Ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black) Embellishments: La-La Land Crafts Filigree Corner Die, Hobby Lobby Ribbon, Memory Box La Rue Heart Die, Tim Holtz Adore Ticket, Recollections Roses & Black Pearls Other: Scor-Tape, Fabri-tac Glue, Bow Easy

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LIFE IS BETTER WITH YOU by Candy Slabaugh www.candyscreationsblog.blogspot.com

CONGRATULATIONS by Tricia Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bin www.thepassionatestamper.blogspot.com

COPIC MARKERS R81, R83, R85, R89, E42, YG91, YG95, YG97, YG99

COPIC MARKERS Skin- E00, E01, W3 Hair- E35, E37, E47, E49, E51 Clothes- C00, C01, C02, RV02, RV0000

SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Bazzill; Arjo Wiggins Curious Iridescent - Cryogen White Paper: Heartfelt Creations Timeless Amour Paper Collection Stamp: Heartfelt Creations HCPC 3478 Twining Roses PreCut Set; HCPC 3509 - Timeless Sentiments PreCut Set Dies: Heartfelt Creations HCD 728 - Timeless Amour Die (Heart) Ink: Memento - Espresso Truffle Embellishments: Want2Scrap Finesse Swirls Pearls - LeCreme & Want2Scrap Pearls 72 - LeCreme

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SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: The Paper Temptress - mica/metallic Paper: cryogen white Stamp: Saturated Canary (Marry Me), Stampin Up! (Sentiment), I Brake For Stamps Ink: memento tuxedo black; distress ink Embellishments: Prima flowers airbrushed with Copics, Stickles, Viva pearl pen Other: Crafter Workshop(stencil), Technique Junkies newsletter (bg technique), Spellbinders

HAPPY BIRTHDAY by Rosie Bridges www.rosemaryscreations.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS Skin - E000, E00, E11 Hair - E44, E47, E49 Clothes - Y000, Y11, Y21, Y23, Stardust Stickles, Inkssentials White Pen Shoes/Cat - C3, C5, C7/R20 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Core’dinations Paper: Autenthentique Essentials Collection 6x6, Christy Tomlinson SheArt 6x6 Stamp: La-La Land Crafts (Marci with Cat), My Favorite Things (Sentiment) Ink: Printer Embellishments: Michael’s Ribbon, Recollection Clear Rhinestones, Walmart Doily, Wild Orchid Crafts & Recollection Roses Other: Scor-Tape, Fabri-tac Glue, Bow Easy

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Winter Magic

HAVE A SWEET HOLIDAY! by Kim Reid www. kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.com

LET IT SNOW by Janice Richardson www.huhsothisisablog.blogspot.com

COPIC MARKERS Skin - E000, E00, E11, E13, R20 Hair - E42, E43, E44 Clothes - B95, B97, B99, E08, E09, E34, YG95, C0, C1, C3

PRISMACOLOR PENCILS Fur: 946 - dark brown & 947 - dark umber Hat - 901 - indigo blue & 906 copenhagen blue Snow - 1063 - cool grey 50 % Hat - 1058 - warm grey 90 % & 935 - black Scarf - 936 - slate grey & 1025 periwinkle blue Branches - 943 - burnt ochre & 945 sienna brown

SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: SU cardstocks, Neenah Solar White Paper: Echo Park Winter Park 6x6 pad Stamp: Penelope by Kraftinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Kimmie Stamps Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Embellishments: brown crushed silk ribbon from Ribbon Carousel, linen thread, SU antique button Other: oval punch, MFT flourish die and border die

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SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Bazzil Paper: Little Yellow Bicycle - Snowy Window & Ski Sweater & Mocha Java Sweater and Bo Bunny - Snowfall Stamp: Shy Bears Snowy Playmate by Lynn Stansbery @ Squigglefly Ink: computer Embellishments: felt snowflakes, bling, twine Other: Lily Bee Design alpha stickets

SNOWFLAKE KISSES by Leah the Orange www.thechroniclesoforange.blogspot.com PRISMACOLOR PENCILS Fur – 1070, 1072, 1074 Tail, ears, tongue, cheeks, nose – 1097 Scarf – 937, 1051 Snow – 1021 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Canvas Corp Patterned Paper: Carta Bella (Winter Fun) Stamps: Lil’ Inker Designs (Snow Mouse) Ink: StazOn (Jet Black) Brads: The Paper Company Other: marker (Sharpie)

SNOW DAY! by Sandie Dunne www.sandieshores.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS Skin- E000, E00. E11, R20 Hair- E21, E23, E27 Clothes- (Hat/Gloves)G40, G43, G46. (Pants)E42, E43, E44. (Sweater)B000, B00, B02. (Scarf)E07, E09. (Shoes)C3, C5, C7 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: The Paper Mill Paper: My Mind’s Eye “All is Bright” & Fancy Pants Designs “Winterland” Stamp: Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps Snow Day Lucas Ink: Memento Black Embellishments: Doily, Cheesecloth, Flowers, Chipboard snowflake, Stickles, Viva Decor Paper Pen - Opal

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SNOW FAIRY by Kim DeRuosi www.creativecardsbykim.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS Skin - E11, E00, E000, R20 Hair - E29, E31, E50 Clothes - B21, 24, 26, 28, BG 10, 11, 13, E 21, 23, 27, 35, 99 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Bazzill Coconut Swirl, Bazzill Basic Paper: BoBunny Stamp: Wee Stamps Ink: Distress Ink Tea Dye Embellishments: Pearls and rhinestones from Heidi Grace, Martha Stewart Snowflake punch, Memory Box Die Macarena Corner Other: Stickles, Ribbon Celebrate it, Marvy Punch, Pearl Drops

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SPARKLY WINTER WISHES by Kristine Reynolds www.stampingandscrapingincalifornia.blogspot.com SPECTRUM NOIR MARKERS Skin - FS2, FS4, FS9 Hair - GB10, GB8, GB1 Clothes - IB1, IB2, IB3 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Cardbase Recollections white card stock, Mohawk 80#smooth white card stock Paper: echo park Winter park paper pack Stamp: SSC1148-R Kiddo Snow Globe by Stampendous Ink: VersaMark by Tsukineko, Memento Bahama Blue dye ink Embellishments:Websters Pages trim Other: Stampendous Detail Black, Detail White, and kaleidoscope Embossing powder

WAITING FOR SPRING by Lisa McKinney www.lisabeesponderings.blogspot.com

FRIENDSHIP WARMS THE HEART by Kim O’Connell www.paperperfectdesigns.blogspot.com

COPIC MARKERS Girl - E00, E11, E21, E02, B23, B24, B28, YR23, Y21, YR21, R00 Window - E43, R46, R29, R24, R27, R43, R14, B91, B93, C1, B000, E47, YG23, YG25, E49

COPIC MARKERS Skin- E11, E00, E11, R20, R30 Hair- E53, E35, E39 Clothes- (boy) - G29, G46,G43, E43, E41, E59, E57,E55, (girl) R59, R29, R24, R05, E43, E41, C9, C7, C5, C3

SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Poppy Parade (Stampin Up!), White (Papertrey Ink) Stamp: Sabine Watching the Snowfall (Sarah Kay) Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento) Embellishments: Icicle Stickles (Ranger), Adhesive gems Other: Clear Transparancy Paper, Classic Rectangles Small (Spellbinders), snowflakes 5x7 embossing folder (Cuttlebug)

DESIGNER TIP: If you are doing a window scene, stamp your image in permanent ink onto a piece of vellum or clear transparency paper -- then cut it out to fit the window panes. It adds a nice effect to your scene.

SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Bazzill Card Shoppe wax lips, butter mints, gum drop, and candy bar Paper: Bazzill Basics Paper “Believe” 6x6 paper pad Stamp: There She Goes Clear Stamps “Wonderful Winter Wishes” Ink: Memento Tuxedo black Embellishments: Papertrey Ink pure poppy button, natural jute and 1.5” red silk ribbon from the Ribbon Carousel Other: Darice “”Stripe” embossing folder, MFT Die-Namics Fishtail Flag STAX and Rounded Banner STAX

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PEACE, LOVE, JOY! by Sandie Dunne www.sandieshores.blogspot.com

THERE’S SNOW ONE LIKE YOU by Lisa McKinney www.lisabeesponderings.blogspot.com

COPIC MARKERS Skin - E000, E00, E11, R20 Hair - E13, E23, E25, E27 Clothes - R43, R56, R59. E41, E43, E44. Lantern - Y32, Y35. C3, C5.

COPIC MARKERS YG93, YG95, YG97, Y17, B00, Y21, YR23

SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: The Paper Mill Paper: My Mind’s Eye “All is Bright” Stamp: La-La Land Crafts - Christmas Lantern Marci Ink: Memento Black Embellishments: White Doily, Flowers, Pearls & Viva Decor Paper Pen - Opal

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SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Very Vanilla & Cherry Cobbler (Stampin Up!) Paper: Oxford (Basic Grey) Stamp: Snow Happy Set (Paper Makeup Stamps), sentiment - Color Kids Snowflake Ink: Printer, Tuxedo Black (Memento) Embellishments: Button, Metal Brads, Hemp Twine, Stardust Stickles (Ranger)

SLEDDIN’ BY by Kim O’Connell www.paperperfectdesigns.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS Skin- E11, E00, E11, R20, R30 Hair- E51, E53, E35, E37 Clothes- R59, R29, R24, R05, E43, E41, YG97, YG95, YG93, B37, B45, B41, C9, C7, C5, C3 Sled: E33, C5, C3, C1

SKI BUNNY by Jenny Peterson www.mylittlestampinspot.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS Skin - E000, E00, E11, R20 Hair - E23, E27, E47 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Stampin’ Up! Paper: Echo Park- Winter Park Stamp: My Favorite Things Ink: Memento tuxedo black Embellishments: adhesive rhinestone, swiss dot embossing folder, May Arts seam binding Other: My Favorite Things die-namics (snowflake, snow drift)

SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Bazzill Card Shop icy mint and marshmallow Paper: Simple Stories Harvest Lane Stamp: Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps Snow Day Lucas Ink: Momento Tuxedo black and A Muse Studio sky Embellishments: black vintage seam binding from the Ribbon Carousel, Crystal Art Glitter Other: MFT Die-Namics wonky scallop border

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WARM WINTER WISHES by Sandie Dunne www.sandieshores.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS Skin - E000, E00, E11, R20 Hair - E71, E74, E77 Clothes - (Hat/Sweater)Y02, Y06. (Pants)BG11, BG13 (Scarf/Hat)RV10, RV23. (Shoes)E41, E43, E44, Colorless Blender. Sled - R43, R56, R59. C3, C5, C7. E55 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: The Paper Mill Paper: Fancy Pants Designs “Winterland” Stamp: Kraftin’ Kimme Stamps - Lexi’s Winter Fun Ink: Memento Black Embellishments: Flowers, button twine, snowflake charm, Stickles & Crystals Other: Christmas Tree Die from La-La Land Crafts

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SNOW SISTERS by Jenny Peterson www.mylittlestampinspot.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS Skin - E000, E00, E11, R20 Hair - (big girl) E23, E25, E27 (little girl) E31, E33 Cothes - (big girl) 0, YG 21. YG23, YG25, BG11, BG13, BG15, E41, E44 (little girl) 0, R81, R83, R85, V05, V06 Ground: C1, C3, 0 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Paper: Bella Blvd Stamp: There She Goes Clear Stamps Ink: memento tuxedo black for image; Versamark black for sentiment Embellishments: diamond stickles, rhinestone (kaisercraft) Other: My Favorite Things die-namics (snowflakes); Spellbinders dies (oval, scallop oval)

SPARKLY WINTER WISHES by Rhea Weigand www.passionatepapercreations.blogspot.com CHALKED WITH DISTRESS INKS Fired Brick Aged Mahogony Broken China Peacock Feathers

POINSETTA TAG by Rhea Weigand www.passionatepapercreations.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS R35, R46, R59, E21, E23, E25, YG93, YG97, YG95 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Cream Basic Cardstock Stamp: Jumbos Poinsettia (Stampendous) Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Embellishments: Stampendous Prate Gold Embossing Powder, Stampendous White Embossing Powder, Stickles

SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Bazzill Papers: Kraft Stamps: Happy Snowman (Dilly Bean Stamps) Ink: Printer Embellishments: Stickles

HOLLY GIRL by Rhea Weigand www.passionatepapercreations.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS Skin- E50, E51, E53 Hair- E59, E37, E31 Other - YG03, YG63, YG67, R35, R46, R59 SUPPLY LIST Stamp: Holly Girl Framed (Dilly Beans) Ink: Printer Embellishments: Glitter Ritz, UTEE

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HAPPY NEW YEAR by Leah Crowe www.leahscraftylife.com COPIC MARKERS Skin - YR000, YR00, YR02, R21, R81, R83 Hair - E13, E18, E39, E29 Clothes - R24, R29, BG15, BG23, BG34

HAPPY NEW YEAR by Lizzie Sanchez www.ohsnaplizzie.com PRANG WATERCOLORS SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Bazzill, American Crafts Paper: Basic Grey, My Mind’s Eye Digital Stamp: Emily Framed (Dilly Beans) Embellishments: My Mind’s Eye, Basic Grey, Ofray, Kaisercraft

SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Copic XPress It, Bazzill Paper: Webster’s Pages, Making Memories Stamp: Some Odd Girl - Peace Kaylee (digital) Ink: Ranger Embellishments: Tim Holtz, Ranger, Prima, Lori Whitlock Other: Silhouette Cameo Cutting File (Design ID #32798)

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JOY by Lizzie Sanchez www.ohsanplizzie.com PRANG WATERCOLORS SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Bazzill Digital Stamps: Framed Zombie Girl with Bow2 (Dilly Beans) Embellishments: Floral Studio, Kaisercraft, Sizzix Other: Sequins, Bling

HEAD FIRST by Leah the Orange www.thechroniclesoforange.blogspot.com PRISMACOLOR PENCILS Skin – 1093, 1070, 1052 Lips – 925, 1092 Cheeks – 929 Hair – 1085, 1074 Stripes – 1031, 937, 1019, 1017 Collar – 942, 1034, 946 Flowers – 1032, 942 Leaves, eyes – 1005, 988 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Recollections, Georgia Pacific, The Paper Company Patterned Paper: My Mind’s Eye (Vanity Fair) Digital Stamp: Dilly Beans (Jenna Framed) Sticker: Cosmo Cricket Flowers: Recollections Other: lace (Maya Road), gel pen (Sakura)

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SNOWMAN BORDER by Lisa McKinney www.lisabeesponderings.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS R81, R83, R85, BG11, BG13, BG15, V12, V15, Y35, Y38, B0000 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: White (Papertrey Ink), Orchid Opulence - retired (Stampin Up!) Stamp: Snowman Border digital (Dilly Beans) Ink: Printer Embellishments: Glossy Accents, Stardust Stickles (Ranger) Other: Black MultiLiner Pen, Long Rectangles Nestabilities (Spellbinders)

DESIGNER TIP: If you are working with a simple image, find ways to give it more depth, like making multiple copies of it and then cutting and popping up different layers using dimentional adhesives.

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SNOWMAN by Jessica Bavier www.stampingwithjessica.blogspot.com WATERCOLOR PENCILS SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: white (Georgia Pacific) Paper: green/blue patterned paper (Foundations from Splendid Collection, Authentique), green glitter cardstock (Best Creation Inc.) Stamp: Magical Snowman (Stampendous) Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Tumbled Glass Distress Ink Embellishments: gems (Offray) Other: border punch (EK Success), label die (Spellbinders), glitter glue, teal alcohol ink, ink blending tool (Ranger), waterbrush, foam tape

RAINDROPS ON ROSES by Kim Reid www. kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS Skin - E000, E00, E11, E13 - R20 Hair - E41, E42, E43, E44 Clothes - R24, R27, R29, R59, R83, R85, B00, B01, B02, YG21, YG23, YG25, E50, E51, E53 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: SU cardstocks, Neenah Solar White Paper: My Mind’s Eye Be Merry 6x6 pad Stamp: Madeline by Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Embellishments: crushed silk ribbon from Ribbon Carousel, pink rhinestones Other: Circle Spellbinders, Wheat chalk ink

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Trending Mark

e all remember learning our shapes in grade school and this 6 sided beauty is becoming very popular in the crafting world. Pattern papers, stamps and embellishments seem to have taken off with the HEXAGON shape. We asked you to use them in any way you wanted as you created some beautiful projects to submit. Here are a few of those beautiful projects to inspire you as you decide whether or not this particular trend is on the mark!

BEESWAX CANDLE GIFT SET by Jan Hunnicutt www.jans-gonestampin.blogspot.com (card) COPIC MARKERS Hive & Bee - Y04, Y08, Y15, Y26, BV00 Tree - E31, E33, E37, E47 Leaves - YG01, YG13, YG25, YG67 Background - B0000, B01 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Copic X Press It, Mohawk Bright White, Via Vellum Black Paper: My Grafico Black Leaf Studio Busy Bee Digital Papers Stamps: Hambo Stamps Tree Hive #2711, Hive Been Thinking #2712 Ink: Tuxedo Black Other: We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper 1/8th inch, Papertrey Ink envelope liner die

DESIGNER TIP: I wanted my card to be clean and simple with striking contrast. I think using a layer of black under the hexagon strip of digital paper and Hambo Stamps Tree Hive image really defines them and makes them pop. I love the added detail and repeating element of the envelope liner die to tie everything together for a nice presentation.

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(tag) COPIC MARKERS Hive - B000, B01, E30, E31, E33, E44 Bees - YR21, B60 Background, grass/sky - YG11, YG13, B01, B0000, Copic refills YG11 & B0000

SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Copic X Press It, Via Vellum Black, Astro Brights Jupiter Java Stamps: Hambo rubber stamps #2702 Bee Hive & #1627 Just Bee-Cause Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Embellishments: Black & White gingham ribbon, homemade Beeswax candle in mason jar Other: Papertrey Ink tag die, Papertrey Ink Double Ended Banner die, We R Memory Keepers 1/8th inch Corner Chomper 31

YOU’RE A PEACH by Krista van Tol www.craftylittlepigtails.com COPIC MARKERS Skin- E0000, E000, E00, E11, R20 Hair- YR12, YR14, YR18, E37 Clothes- RV02, RV06, RV09 / BG10, BG15, BG32, BG49 / YG00, G21, G82, G94, C2 Other: Y13, YR04, YR07, BV02, BV04, W00, W1, W2 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Bazzill, Beckett Expressions Paper: Echo Park (Country Drive) Stamp: Mo Manning for Penny Black Stamps (You are a Peach) Ink: Memento (Black) Embellishments: Basic Grey buttons and brads, Prima flowers Other: Stampin Up Corner Punch

LISTEN TO YOUR SOUL by Rosie Bridges www.rosemaryscreations.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS Skin - E000, E00, E11/R22 Hair - E35, E37, E39 Clothes - BG02, BG05, C3, C5, Copic Multi-Liner Shoes - C3, C5, C7 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Core’dinations Paper: My Mind’s Eye (Be Amazing 6x6) Stamps: La-La Land Crafts (Darling Marci) Ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black) Embellishments: Recollection Clear Rhinestones, La-La Land Crafts Filigree Corner Die, Walmart Doily, Michael’s Gold Ribbon, Recollections Turquoise Lace Trim

DESIGNER TIP: I paper pieced Marci’s Dress using the same white hexagon background paper. I colored in the hexagons and filled in the outline with black which resulted in the perfect little hexagon dress!

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HELLO by Lizzie Sanchez www.ohsnaplizzie.com

ENJOY YOUR DAY by Lisa McKinney www.lisabeesponderings.blogspot.com

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COPIC MARKERS Skin - E000, E00, E21, R00, R20 Hair - E31, E33, E35, E37

SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Paper Studio Paper: Studio Calico Stamps: Unicorn Mae (Some Odd Girl) Ink: Kodak Printer Embellishment: K&Co, Basic Grey, Dymo, My Mindâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eye, Freckled Fawn, Fiskars

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SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Vintage Cream, Terracotta Tile, Ripe Avocado (Papertrey Ink) Paper: Plumeria (Basic Grey) Stamps: The Greeting Farm (Hope & Grace-retired) Ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black) Embellishments: Hemp Twine Other: Paper Piercer

Jennifer Dove’s Copic Corner

 Intermediate Copic Certified  Author - Build-A-book Copic Techniques  Blog: Just4FunCrafts.blogspot.com  Published online class – Create with Copics (download link on my blog)

“My name is Jennifer Dove. I am a 40ish year old, mother to two boys with a wonderful hubby. I lived in Alaska for 12 years where my job was running heavy equipment. After moving to Arizona, I chose to follow my artistic side. Two years ago I became Copic certified and have been addicted ever since. I teach local classes, and because of high demand, branched out into doing weekend Copic retreats all over the states. Many call it Copic Boot Camp. I have written a book for my classes and retreats where YOU color the samples and place them into the book so you have a reference guide for your future coloring. I am on the design teams for Stampendous!, Doodle Dragon Studios (Dustin Pike), Make it Crafty and Talkabout Impressions. I have cards published in two of the Copic Coloring guide’s – Level 2 and 3. I am also excited to announce, I’ve partnered with Annie’s Attic where we’ve just filmed my online coloring class called; Create With Copics; Beginner’s Guide. It is now available to download on my blog!

In this issue we are going to talk about selecting the right paper and ink pads to insure happy coloring!

Image by Mo Manning

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Are Copics just a craze or can one be just crazy for Copics? You decide! How does one get started? It all happens by buying just a few markers. We are then stuck trying to figure out the best paper, the best ink. Then the biggest question, how does one use these markers? It can be overwhelming. Lets start at the beginning. How do we choose the style of pen that suits us? Copics come in a variety of marker choices. When I first started coloring I chose the Ciao markers because they were slightly more affordable. They come in 144 colors. The marker numbers that identify the pen are located on the side of this round pens' barrel. These pens are refillable and you can change out the marker tips. These were fantastic but I soon discovered that if I wanted to airbrush, I like the numbers on the end of the pens and wanted to expand beyond 144 markers as well. For this I would need the Sketch markers. Sketch markers come in 346 colors and use the same ink and tips as the Ciao markers. One side of the marker has a chisel tip while the other is a brush tip. They are refillable. They have oval cases instead of the round that the Ciao have. Less common in the crafting world (but getting more popular) are the Copic Original markers and the Copic Wide markers, but they do serve their purpose. Original markers have a very fine tip and are square. Airbrush compatible, and Wide markers have a very wide tip and should be purchased with a refill as the ink storage in the pen is small and you will refill it more often. Both are refillable and you can replace the tips. Once you choose what marker suits your needs you need to figure out the right paper and stamp pad. We do this by testing and research. Because Copics are alcohol based markers they act differently and are used differently then a water-based marker. We want to find paper that doesn't soak up the ink before we have a chance to blend the colors together. We want to find a stamp pad that doesn't smear when the alcohol from the pen touches the lines. You will want to experiment with both paper and stamps pads. I am going to take some of the guess work out of the equation. Choosing a stamp pad The stamp pad that I have found works the best is the Memento Tuxedo Black by Tsukineko. Memento stamp pads come in a range of colors, whether you use this stamp pad or not you need to find one that is compatible with the ink. Here is a test I have done using different stamp pads. You could try the exact same thing with stamp pads you have around your craft space. Just stamp an image and color it. If it smears or runs you know that it is probably best not to use it with your Copics. Also use your blender pen (0) over part of an image to verify its compatibility with the blender pen.

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Choosing the best paper This is a bit harder to decipher as we all have our own way to color and blend. I prefer a tight smoother type paper so that my ink sits on the surface longer allowing more time to blend. Some prefer a softer paper. I also know some very talented artists that use regular laser printer paper and get amazing results. No matter what paper you decide to use you will want learn how it react with the ink for best results. I like to do a few tests to the cardstock. First test is the 3-second rule. Stamp an image (used ladybug image). Being consistent hold the pen for 3 seconds in one place on each paper sample to see how for it bleeds. This will tell you how soft the paper is or toothy where is sucks in the ink. Next I stamp another image and color it using blending colors. This shows how vivid your colors remain and how the paper reacts to blending. You will notice when you test your papers they all look white until you lay them next to each other. Some paper has a yellow hue others a slight gray. This will effect how your Copic colors appear. Here are some papers I have chosen to test. Below, I will talk about the characteristics. After testing all the different papers here are my findings: 1. Glossy Cardstock - Must wait for stamped image to dry. No Copic Bleed. Hard to blend as Copic ink can smear. 2. Vellum - Color on reverse side stamped image to avoid ink smear. No Copic Bleed. Colors transparent. 3. Domtar Cougar - softer paper, slight bleed, Copics are not as vivid 4. Bazzill Brilliant White cardstock - Medium Bleed, Copics remain vivid, paper soft and "toothy" 5. Neenah - Medium bleed, soft and "toothy" cardstock 6. Dove White (Hammermill 100#) - No Bleed, smooth slight gloss, vivid color, heavy weight 7. Gina K - very little bleed, Smooth, vivid color, heavy weight 8. Printer Paper (generic) - thin, maximum bleed, depending on brand colors vivid 9. Bazzill Simply Smooth - medium weight paper, smooth, vivid color, minimal bleed 10. Sams Club (Walmart) Georgia Pacific cardstock - Maximum bleed, "toothy" lightweight, Copics not vivid 11. Watercolor Paper - maximum bleed, Copic colors muted, soft paper, textured 12. Copic X-press It - Minimal bleed, slightly muted Copics, heavy cardstock, smooth, gray tone to paper The best results really rely on the ink pad and paper you use. If you find the results are not to your satisfaction after coloring you might want to consider finding a better ink pad or higher quality paper. So before you get too far ahead of the process locate a quality paper so that you don't fail before even getting started. We want to have success, feel enjoyment and see beautiful results!

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Illustrated and colored by Jennifer Dove Illustrated and colored by Jennifer Dove

Image By doodledragonstudios.com Image By doodledragonstudios.com

“I hope you enjoy some of my tutorials and they bring you colorful inspiration. “ “Feel free to follow my blog –Just4FunCrafts.blogspot.com - for more ideas and inspiration.” - Jennifer

Stay tuned next month as we talk about blending using a few different techniques. Jan/Feb/Mar 2013

Hue’s Who

Lil’ Inker Designs Shop: www.lilinkerdesigns.com Blog: shoplilinker.blogspot.com

I was suprised to find out that Lil Inkers creator Laura began her start in this industry, when she discovered a need for a specific set that she couldn’t find anywhere! That sparked her into forming this business along with her high school friend, Ariana Grant who is a graphic artist! Talk about crafty--I think that is just awesome! She now produces high quality clear photopolymer stamps along with steel cut dies (most coordinate with their stamps) that cut through cardstock, felt and cork with ease. Lil’ Inker stamps range form cuties to functional to vintage and ALL are perfect for coloring! One of the things I admire most is that all their products are made HERE in the USA! I hope you will enjoy learning more about Lil’ Inker Designs and Laura and make sure you check out the amazing inspiration from The Color Crew on the next couple pages. Don’t forget to make use of the coupon on the opposite page - exclusive for our readers! DESIGNED TO COLOR: Lil Inker Designs has cute & vintage!!! We love coloring them. Give us some background on yourself & what made you get started in the stamp business, then dies?

LID: Funky Town - Silver Glitter. Not the splotchy glitter either. Something that would give a nice even coat of silver sparkle because the perfectionist in me needs each nail to be the same!

LIL INKER DESIGNS: Actually, when we opened our doors in 2010 we focused on dies and coordinating stamps. We had an idea for set that we wanted for our own crafty collection but couldn’t find on the market. I found myself emailing a very popular designer in this industry with my idea and then began exploring options to create it myself. It wasn’t until a year or so later we decided that our love illustrated stamps was lacking in our store and the collaboration with 2 Cute Ink and later Sugar Kissed Cottage was formed.

DTC: What is the last book you read? The last movie you saw?

DTC: Do you craft or make cards yourself?

LID: I am really very much a homebody. I’m totally good being right here in Dedham, MA just outside of Boston which is where I grew up.

LID: Oh, HECK YES! HA! I was introduced to stamping at a home party in 2003 and was instantly hooked! For some reason I fell away from stamping briefly but after returning to my craft room in 2008 I’ve never looked back! DTC: Where do you find your inspiration? LID: I spend the majority of my free time on Pinterest.com looking for inspiring ideas for card making as well as for new products for our store. I am truly a pin addict! Sometimes I even challenge myself to pick up an every day object in my home and draw some sort of design inspiration from it whether it be for making a project OR designing and product! DTC: If you could be any character from a book or movie, who would it be & why? LID: I think it would be fun to be Hermione Granger! I could be friends with Harry, uber smart AND have a magical wand... yes, please! I already have the crazy hair, so why not? DTC: With the new year upon us, do you do the whole resolution thing? LID: Hmmmmm, not really. But this year I will resolve to continue my journey as a Weight Watchers Member. DTC: If you could design & name your own nail polish what color would it be? 38

LID: I am a total cliche, LOL! Fifty Shades of Grey and I also just read Mitch Albom’s The Time Keeper. The last movie I saw was Something Borrowed. I’ve seen it 1000 times. I love any and all romantic comedies! DTC: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

DTC: Favorite song or band? LID: Um, yes. Don’t laugh. I am a 36 year old Beastie Boys Fan. I am LOVER of ALL music but if you were to stop by and visit while I am packing and shipping orders I would definitely be in my office jammin’ to the Beastie Boys or some other fun, dancey dance music. DTC: Favorite food? LID: Hands down, home made pizza and mac and cheese!! Or everything in moderation! HA! DTC: Favorite vacation spot? LID:

I love Cape Cod!

DTC: This one is fun: Think fast, tell us the first one or two words that comes to mind when I say the following: White - clean and simple Cute - my son Vintage - Grammy’s basement floral -funky pattern lace - old cold - Brr :( hot - Atomic Fireballs candy (which I eat constantly) Designed To Color

DTC: Night owl or early bird? LID: Night Owl! There is something about everyone else asleep in the house and me working until the wee hours of the morning which is very appealing to me. I am NOT a morning person. At. All. DTC: Anything you can tell our readers to be on the look out this year from Lil Inker Designs? LID: I’m really excited about what we’ll be releasing this year! I hope that the Designed To Color Readers will be too!

JUST BEE-CUZZZ by Lizzie Sanchez www.ohsnaplizzie.com (left)

PRANG WATER COLORS SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Paper Studio Paper: Echo Park Stamps: Sweet Bee - 2 Cute Ink (Lil’ Inker Designs) Ink: Versafine Black Onyx Embellishments: Glitz, Sequins, Fiskars Apron Lace Border Punch

UMBRELLA BOY by Lisa McKinney www.lisabeesponderings.blogspot.com (right)

Expires March 31, 2013

COPIC MARKERS Skin/Hair - E000, E00, E11, E21, YR02, E53, E55, E57 Clothes - Y00, Y11, Y13, Y15, C1, C3, C5, C7, C8 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Basic Gray (Stampin Up), White (Papertrey Ink) Paper: Reflections (Yellow & Gray Plaid) Stamps: Rain Boy - Sugar Kissed Cottage (Lil’ Inker Designs) Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento) Embellishments: Glossy Accents

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HAPPY VALENTINE’S by Rhea Weigand www.passionatepapercreations.blogspot.com

COPIC MARKERS E30, E33, E35, G20, G24, Y21, Y26, V25, V28

COPIC MARKERS YR24, YR21, Y20, RV14, RV13, RV02, BG02, B00, BG05

SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Copic Xpress It Blending Card Patterned Paper: Stamp: Snow Mouse - 2 Cute Ink (Lil’ Inkers Designs) Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko) Embellishments: Twine, Doily, Rhinestones

SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Copic Xpress It Blending Card Patterned Paper: Sweet Bee - 2 Cute Ink (Lil’ Inkers Desins) Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko) Embellishments: Stamin’ Up Punch, Spellbinders Heart Dies

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UMBRELLA BOY 2 by Lisa McKinney www.lisabeesponderings.blogspot.com WATERCOLOR PENCILS SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Kraft Stamps: Rain Boy - Sugar Kissed Cottage (Lil’ Inker Designs) Ink: Black Onyx (Ancient Page) Other: Tuxedo Black Marker (Memento)

ONE YEAR WISER by Carisa Zglobicki www.ladyguineveresinkyfaeries.blogspot.com

BELATED BIRTHDAY WISHES by Carisa Zglobicki www.ladyguineveresinkyfaeries.blogspot.com

DERWENT INKTENSE PENCILS Sea Blue 1200, Apple Green1400, Poppy Red 0400, Bark 2000, Tangerine 0300, Sun Yellow 0200, Baked Earth 1800, Deep Indigo 1100, Fusica 0700, Ink Black 2200

COPIC MARKERS Skin - E000, E00, E11, R20 Hair - (girl on left) Y23, YR24, (girl on right)E25, E47, E49, Clothes - (girl on left)R12, R14, R17, BG72, BG75, BG78, (girl on right) G40, G43, BG10, Y20, YR14 Balloons - RV52, RV63, RV34, G40, G43, G46

SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Papertrey Ink, Core’dinations Patterned Paper: October Afternoon Stamp: Sweet Bee - 2 Cute Ink (Lil’ Inkers Desins) Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko) Embellishments: October Afternoon Other: Knock Outs Punch (American Crafts), Helmar Premium Craft Glue

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SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Kraft (Papertrey Ink) Patterned Paper: October Afternoon Stamp: Surprise (Lil’ Inker Designs) Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko) Embellishments: October Afternoon, Sassafras, White gel pen Other: Helmar Premium Craft Glue, Helmar Zap Dots 41

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Birthdays!

e are celebrating one year in the publishing world with this issue and we asked YOU to make us some birthday cards for the special occasion! This section is JAM PACKED as we just had to include as many as we could. We love celebrating our 1st birthday with you and hope to celebrate MANY more with our loyal fans and readers! o many people are involved in making each issue come alive and I can honestly say I couldn’t have done it without any of them. Whether it is my parents taking the kids off my hands for a few hours so I can concentrate on design or my hubby (and all the ladies on staff) encouraging me as I stress out to make another deadline, I know I am incredibly blessed to be able to bring you this magazine every time. I hope these birthday cards on the following pages help to inspire you when creating the next birthday card for the someone special in YOUR life!

TAKE A LOOK INSIDE!

YOU’RE TURNING 1 by Lina Monaco www.sweetnothingspaperco.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS Skin- E50, E21, E11, R00 Hair- E13, Y26, Y21 Clothes and balloons- G0000, G00, R02, R29, C1, C3, R35, RV25 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Co-ordinations cardstock, canvas texture, Danford Iris Paper: October Afternoon, Cakewallk 6x6 paper pack Stamp: Sweet Nothings Stamp Co. digi image, Balloon Sophie, Simon Says Stamp, Handwritten Sentiments Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Antique Linen and Pumice Stone Embellishments: Uniball Signo broad White gel pen, grey/ white Baker’s twine, Glamour Glitter, microfine glitter, pink #1, alpha set, covered in Mod Podge, then glitter above, October Afternoon Mini Market Stickers, pink pearl strand, I Am Roses Mulberry Flowers and Leaves, S10 white, cherry blossoms white, green and white leaves small Other: Martha Stewart Circle Cutter

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY by Kim O’Connell (left) www.paperperfectdesigns.blogspot.com

LITTLE MONSTER by Kim Reid (right) www.kraftinkimmieskorner.blogspot.com

COPIC MARKERS Skin- E11, E00, E000, R20, R30 Hair- YR23, YR21, YR20, E33 (left), E21, E29,E27, E25 (right) Clothes- R59,R29,R24, R05 (left), YR09, YR07, YR04, YR01 (right)

COPIC MARKERS Monster - YR12, YR14, R27 Other - B91, B93, YG93, YG95, YG97, R24, R27, R89, N0

SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Bazzill Card Shoppe wax lips and licorice twist Paper: X-Press It blending card, Echo Park For the Record 2 Tailored Stamp: Stamping Bella Uptown Girls Victoria and Juliette’s Night Out, sentiment from the CAS-ual Friday Stamps Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Embellishments: black vintage seam binding Other: MFT Die-Namics mini tabs quartet

SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Kraft (The Paper Company) Paper: Blast Off! 6x6 (Bo Bunny) Stamps: Party Monsters (Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps) Ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black) Embellishments: Stampin Up Stitched Red Ribbon, Small Ribbon from Ribbon Carousel, Stampin Up Star Punch Other: Tag Die (My Favorite Things)

DESIGNER TIP: Tipping main image askew adds visual interest to your project!

CELEBRATE by Kristine Reynolds (middle) www.stampingandscrapingincalifornia.blogspot.com SPECTRUM NOIR MARKERS Skin - FS1, FS5, FS8, FS2 Hair - EB8, EB5, GB10 Clothes - PL2, PL4, TB1, TB3, CG1, CG3, IG1, IG2 Balloons - CG1, CG2, CG3, PL5, PL4, PL2, TB4, TB3, TB1, CT3, CT1 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Basic colored cardstock (Bazzil), Mohawk White Paper: Yellow Balloons (Colorbok) Stamps: Balloon Kiddo, Birthday Assortment Clear Stamp-sentiment (Stampendous) Ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Dandelion Dye Ink Embellishments: Recollections Red Brads Other: EK Success Photo Corner Punch

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY by Krista van Tol www.craftylittlepigtails.com

CUPCAKE BIRTHDAY by Janice Richardson www.huhsothisisablog.blogspot.com

COPIC MARKERS Skin- E0000, E000, E00, E11, R20 Hair- YR12, YR14, YR18, E37 Clothes- YG00, G21, G82 / RV02, RV04, RV09 Other- Y02, W1, YG00, G21, RV09, RV04, BV10, BV15, BV32

PRISMACOLOR PENCILS Liner - 941 light umber, 946 dark brown, 948 sepia Icing - 993 hot pink, 994 process red, 995 mulberry Stars - 916 canary yellow, 917 sunburst yellow Ribbon & Candles - 912 apple green, 913 spring green Flame -917 sunburst yellow, 1033 mineral orange

SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Bazzill and Beckett Expression Paper: My Minds Eye (Hootenanny) Stamp: Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps (Julie) Ink: Memento (Black) Embellishments: Stickles (Stardust), Twine (My Minds Eye), Basic Grey Button Other: EK Success scallop border punch, Spellbinders (Petite Ovals Large)

SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Bazzill Paper: Jillibean Soup - Coconut Lime Soup Stamp: Cupcake - Star by Birdie Brown Ink: Printer Embellishments: Baker’s Twine, Bling, Button Other: Glam Pink & Star Dust Stickles

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BEST WISHES by Sandie Dunne www.kraftinkimmieskorner.blogspot.com

LET’S PARTY! by Lizzie Sanchez www.ohsnaplizzie.com

COPIC MARKERS Skin- E000, E00, E11, R20 Hair- E21, E21, E27 Clothes- RV10, RV21, RV23, RV25. G40, G43. Y00, Y02. R43, R46.

PRANG WATER COLORS SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Bazzil Paper: Echo Park, Basic Grey, Studio Calico Stamps: Its’ a Party Simple Stick (Fiskars), Birthday Cheer Simple Stick (Fiskars) Ink: Versafine (Black Onyx) Embellishments: Studio Calico, K&Co., Spellbinders Label Sixteen

SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: The Paper Mill Paper: My Mind’s Eye Stamp: Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps “Francesca” Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts Flowers, Pearls, Tickets, Baker’s Twine, Stickles Other: Susana Custom Art Card Design - Nature’s Tapestry Fan die cut

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BEST BIRTHDAY EVER by Kristine Reynolds www.stampingandscrapingincalifornia.blogspot.com

BIRTHDAY GIRL by Lisa McKinney www.lisabeesponderings.blogspot.com

SPECTRUM NOIR MARKERS Dog - TN4, TN3, TN2, TN1 Cat - BG5, BG4, BG3, BG1 Ground - EB2, EB1 Cake - CT4, CT2, CR1, OR1, TB2, TB4

COPIC MARKERS Skin - E000, E00, E21, R00, R20 Hair - YR21, YR23 Clothes - R24, R27, R59, N1 Cupcake -YG21, YG23, YG25

SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Orange & Blue (The Paper Company) Paper: Birthday Boy Polka Dots (Jillibean Soup), Adorn It Words (Carolees Creations) Stamps: Mulberry Wood Birthday Wishes (Crafter’s Companion) Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento) Embellishments: EK Success Star Punhc, Martha Stewart Star Border Punch

SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Pure Poppy, Simply Chartreuse, White (Papertrey Ink) Paper: Lime Twist “Out of the Blue” (My Mind’s Eye) Stamps: Birthday Girl (My Favorite Things) Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento) Embellishments: Stardust Stickles (Ranger), Adhesive Gems, Fresh Snow Grosgrain Ribbon (Papertrey Ink), White Floss, Seeing Spots Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug)

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AT LEAST YOU’RE NOT EXTINCT! by Kim O’Connell COPIC MARKERS Dino - YG17, YG13, YG11, R20, R30, E44, E43, E41 Flowers - R59,R29, YR18, YR16, Y08, Y04 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Bazzill Card Shoppe peanut cluster Paper: X-Press It blending card, Simple Stories Summer Fresh Stamp: Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps Cute-a-saurus Ink: Momento tuxedo black Embellishments: buttons Other: My Favorite Things Die-Namics circle STAX set 1, white gel pen, Stickles

BIRTHDAY CHAMP by Janice Richardson www.huhsothisisablog.blogspot.com PRISMACOLOR PENCILS Fur - 943 burnt ochre, 944 terra cotta, 1085 peach beige (ears), 935 black (nose) Gloves/bag - 924 crimson red, 926 caramine red Stand/shadow - 1063 cool grey 50 % SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Bazzil Paper: Authenique Celebrate Stamp: Boxing Barry 1 by Stamp Fairy Ink: computer Embellishments: Dear Lizzy Thickers, eyelets, baker’s twine Other: computer generated tickets

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RED BALLOON by Judith Gowdy www.jgsnook.blogspot.com.au COPIC MARKERS Skin - E000, E00, E21, R02 Eyes - B05 Hair - E51, E53, E55, E57 Clothes - R02, R05, R08, E51, E53, E55, C1, C3, C5, C7 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Papertrey Ink white for card base Paper: X-Press It Blending Card Stamp: Ava from Saturated Canary Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Embellishments: Washi Tape Other: Lil’ Inker Stitched Frames - Rectangles

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAG by Annie Rosenstiel www.AnnieRoseMakesThings.blogspot.com DISTRESS INKS - WATERCOLORING Skin- Tattered Rose, Aged Mahogany Hair- Brushed Corduroy, Frayed Burlap Clothes- Faded Jeans, Tumbled Glass, Spiced Marmalade, Brushed Corduroy Balloons - Mustard Seed, Spun Sugar, Bundled Sage SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Inkssentials #8 Craft Tag Paper: Canson Aquarelle Watercolor Paper - cold press (140lb/300g), Authentique: “Splendid” collection Stamps: The Greeting Farm: “Anya Lifts”, Pure Innocence: “All Occasion Sentiments” Ink: Ranger Archival Ink - Jet Black, Gelly Roll white ink gel pen (highlights) Embellishments: JoAnn Craft Essentials Papercrafting Ribbon, Coats & Clark white thread - machine stitching Other: My Favorite Things Die-Namics: Simply Scallops (small), My Favorite Things Die-Namics: Sentiment Strips

DESIGNER TIP: When water coloring with Distress Inks, it helps to use high-quality watercolor paper. By using a thicker, heavier weight paper, you’ll lessen the chance of it pilling up when doing your blending. 48

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LET’S HAVE A SLEEPOVER by Kim Reid www.kraftinkimmieskorner.blogspot.com

OFF WE GO! by Kim O’Connell www.paperperfectdesigns.blogspot.com

COPIC MARKERS Skin - E000, E00, E11, E13 Hair - Y12, Y14, Y18, E35 Clothes - YG93, YG95, YG99, E42, E44, BG10, BG11, BG13, YR12, YR14

COPIC MARKERS Skin - E11, E00, E000, R20, R30 Hair - E53, E51, E37, E35 Clothes - W7,W5,W3, YR23, YR21, YR20 (shirt), B37, B26, B24, YR15, YR12 (jeans), E49, E44, E43 (shoes) Foreground - YG97, YG95, YG93, E43, E41

SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Stampin Up, Bazzill & Neenah Polar White Paper: New Leaf by First Edition 6x6 Stamps: Off We Go Set (Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps) Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Wheat (Dew Drop) Embellishments: Wrinkled Seam Binding Ribbon, Stamping Up Button, Stampin Up Linen Thread, Brown Net Ribbon Other: Spellbinder Oval Die, Stampin Up Framelits Label Die, Oval Punch

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SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Bazzill Card Shoppe peanut cluster and candy bar Paper: X-Press It blending card, My Mind’s Eye Lost and Found Oliver Stamp: Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps “Off We Go!” Ink: Memento Tuxedo black and rich cocoa Embellishments: natural jute from the Ribbon Carousel Other: My Favorite Things Die-namics Fishtail Flags STAX

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A NOTE TO SAY HI by Susie Cannon Moore www.TheDiesHaveIt.com COPIC MARKERS Skin- E000, E00, E02, R20 Eyes- BG13 BG 15 Hair- C1, C3, C5, C7 Clothes- R14, R17, C3, C5, BG11, BG13, BG15 SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Neenah Classic White Paper: Carta Bella Traditions Stamp: Some Odd Girl Alice Mae Ink: digital Embellishments: Maya Road Trim, Generic Bling

JUST BREATHE by Kim O’Connell www.paperperfectdesigns.blogspot.com COPIC MARKERS Skin- E11, E00, E000, R20, R30 Hair- E29, E27, E25, E21 Clothes- E19, E07, YR68 (pants and top), E29, E27, E25 (shoes) SUPPLY LIST Cardstock: Bazzill Card Shoppe candy bar and peanut cluster Paper: X-Press It blending card, Authentique Thankful Stamp: Saturated Canary “Yoga” Ink: (none - computer generated sentiment and digi image) Embellishments: PTI dark chocolate button, natural jute 50

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In our next issue.... * Jennifer Dove’s Copic Corner * Trending Mark: Doilies * Color Watch: Pantone Emerald * Hue’s Who: Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps & Doodle Dragon Studios

Now accepting submissions, please see www.designedtocolor.com for more information. We are looking for coloring of all types, styles & levels. Thank you for reading our 7th issue we hope to continue to grow with your support!

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