Copic Sketch Marker Storage - Part 2

And then Pinterest strikes again. I saw a custom made bag that a woman designed. My daughter and I sat down to design a bag for me. It was quite a challenge, but we had a great time with the process.

We used 2 fabrics, one for the outside and one for the liner.

We first drew out a pattern by measuring the grid that will be inside to hold the markers.

This project was quite the challenge, but it was fun seeing it come together.  The top has zippers on both sides and velcro across the front flap.

There are also pockets on each end for any extras (right now my color matching shots are there).

Then comes the fun part - putting the grid in and adding the markers!!

We put long handles on the bag to facilitate carrying!

I'm really loving this bag!

Copic Sketch Marker Storage - Part 1

As my collection of Copic Sketch Markers has grown, my storage needs have changed. I started very small, just a bag with a zipper. Somewhere on Pinterest, I saw storage using a fluorescent light fixture insert in the shape of a grid. So I made one for a small Art Bin plastic storage box. Then  I had to move on to a bigger container, a square 31 bag.


Then, I moved up to a 17 litre Really Useful Box. The light grids are held together using carriage bolts, washers and lock nuts.

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The bottom corners were a bit of a challenge as they curve in slightly. We cut out the corner pieces to make it fit.

Then I put the markers in. 

I wanted the box to be a bit more decorative, so I added patterned paper to the sides and top.

Please see part 2 of the post for the final project!!

Love Anniversary Card

This is a card I made for my in-laws anniversary. I took this opportunity to play with the Copic airbrush system. Using the stencil Leaf & Flourish, Hero Arts/Basic Grey I used Copic Markers Y17, BG05, and YG09.

The sentiment, love, is a Stampin' Up die cut from Expressions. The cardstock mat is also Stampin' Up Tempting Turquoise.

I added a few Darice sequins, 5mm and 8mm, in Crystal.  It was fun playing with the airbrush!

L'il Hoots Bears - Hero Arts

This is the last of the most recent group of cards for kids that I will send to Operation Write Home.  I love how easy this stamp set - L'il Hoots by Hero Arts - is to color with my Copic Markers.

Both papers are from Stampin' Up. The patterned paper is from the Fresh Prints collection and the cardstock is More Mustard.

The sentiment is from the same set and is stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.  The paper I use to color on is X-Press It Blending Card and the Copic colors I used were:

Loved coloring this stamp set!!

L'il Hoots Elephants

Here is another card from the group of Copic colored cards I assembled.  The elephants are adorable! This is from the Hero Arts stamp set L'il Hoots, which is one of the Operation Write Home sets.

The Copics colors I used are:

The plain cardstock is Stampin' Up More Mustard. The sentiment is from the same stamp set, stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.

Adorable elephants!!

Daniel

A while back, I posted the digi from The Greeting Farm - Daniel - after I had been coloring and experimenting with different colors for hair.

I finally got around to making cards with the image:

The plain cardstock is Stampin' Up (Elegant Eggplant and Gumball Green). The patterned paper is from a Studio Calico 6x6 pad.

The sentiment is from Paper Smooches Bold Buzzwords, stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I edged the outside of the sentiment cardstock with the YG25 marker to make it stand out against the background. Daniel was colored with Copic Markers in the following colors:

It was kind of fun working outside my normal comfort zone - blue hair can be fun!!

Alvin & Julie

Here is another adorable stamp from Sandy Allnock and Whimsy Stamps - Alvin & Julie!

The cardstock is Stampin' Up Lucky Limeade and Strawberry Slush.  The patterned paper is from the 6x6 stack Wonderful Day by Fancy Pants.

The sentiment is from the same stamp set stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.  The coloring is done with Copic Markers in the following colors:

I hope there is a happy child when they receive this card!!

Owl-Ways thinking about you

This is another of the Copic colored images that I did to make kids cards for OWH. I adore this image!

The image is from the Hero Arts L'il Hoots stamp set for OWH. The plain cardstock is Stampin' Up, Pistachio Pudding and Marina Mist. The patterned paper is from the MME 6x6 pad, Charm.

The Copics used to color the image are:

The sentiment is from the same stamp set and stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

More adorable images!!

Snoopy & Steve

Whimsy Stamps and Sandy Allnock (Executive Director of Operation Write Home and crafter extraordinaire) provided another cute kids stamp - Snoopy & Steve.

What's cuter than a kid and a dog??  The sentiment is from the same set. It was colored with the following Copic Markers:

I think this image is adorable!! The plain cardstock is Stampin' Up (Crushed Curry and Midnight Muse). The patterned paper is from the DCWV 6x6 The Basics Stack.

I hope this helps someone share their heart.

L'il Bunny

I got to spend 12 hours this weekend crafting with friends - sweet!!  One of the things I worked on was assembling cards with the images that I have colored and collected.  One of my favorites is Little Miss Muffet Stamps  L'il Bunny.

I colored her with the following copics:

The cardstock is Stampin' Up (Bermuda Bay, So Saffron and Strawberry Slush.)

I just adore this little girl - she makes me smile! She will be in the next box of OWH cards. Hopes she makes someone else smile!

Inlaid Die Technique

I recently played around with a new technique - inlaid die cuts!  I was in need of multiple thank you cards and thought this would be a perfect time to try it out.

I had a number of background pieces that I had airbrushed with my Copic markers. I die cut a couple different Memory Box Dies (Prim Poppy and Chloe Stem) using the background papers.

I die cut the flowers from a piece of white cardstock, 4 x 5.25". Next, I used the Lawn Fawn Scripty Thanks and placed it over the stems of the flowers.  Make sure to keep all the "inner" parts of the white die cuts from both the flowers and the words.

To adhere to the colored cardstock (4.25x5.5"), I covered the colored cardstock with tape runner where ever the die cut pieces would be inserted. I also went around the edges to make sure the white was completely secured.

After putting the flower and the colored "thanks" in, fill in any empty spots with the leftover white pieces.

This technique can be a tad time consuming, but I love the way it turned out!

Kids Copics Cards

I have been on the lookout for stamp images that work well for kids cards for OWH.  Hero Arts had some sets that are perfect and that are a fund raiser for Operation Write Home as well!

The stamp set, L'il Hoot (Hero Arts), now also has matching dies so no more fussy cutting (I don't do it that well)!!

I colored them with copics, opting for a not-so-realistic owls. The stamp set also has some great sentiments to go along with the images.  Now, off to put them on some cards!

Kid's Cards

I have tried to be more aware of images that can be used for kids cards.  Sandy Allnock to the rescue with her great images from Whimsey Stamps.  I played with my Copics to color the images.

This little girl is from the set Alvin & Julie. She is colored with:

I used the Colorless Blender 0 to put the 'dots' on her shirt.

I also picked this image from the set Snoopy & Steve.

Steve's colors are:

Now I have to get them on cards and send them off!!

More Copic Fun

I'm still playing with Copics - I really wish there would be a class close enough for me to attend to really get a grip on them!

I love this image and I love that it can be used for many different things!