Cardstock Verdict Is In!

The last posting I complained that I had not tried a good cardstock that works with Copic markers. Well, I have found one thanks to Sally Lynn MacDonald who taught the certification class. It is Simply Smooth White by Prism. It is great!! It has a really smooth finish. It takes the Memento stamping ink well and does not bleed your Copic markers which was the major complaint with the others I tried. The Simply Smooth paper was in Sally Lynn's sample paper packet which also included Neenah Classic Crest White which I abslutely did not like-too much bleed. So there you have it. Look online and purchase a few sheets. I know you will be satisfied.

First Copic Since Cert. Class

Okay the studio is up and running! My first "to do" was making a Copic card practicing blending. It went very well! I have to say Memento ink does work the best (I've tried several). As for paper, I do not like any of the cardstocks I have tried. If anyone knows of a good one, please inform me. What I like best is color copy paper from an office supply store. It cost a bit more than regular copy paper but is worth it. I wanted to make a sassy card so here it is!-Stamps by Stamping Bella and My Favorite Things.

Completed Copic Certification!

Hello, all. I am excited to say that I completed the Copic certification class yesterday in Ohio with Sally Lynn MacDonald! It was a great experience. I will be playing around with the techniques for a while so look for new Copic projects posted soon. I recently moved and I am in the process of unpacking everything as well as wrapping up the school year. Please be patient with me because this summer is going to be a great one filled with all sorts of new projects. Here is a photo of a card I made a while back using dimensional paste and a brass stencil.

Card Sketches

I've been playing around with creating card sketches. Here is one I did using Photoshop. Feel free to use. I will post artwork utilizing this design in the future.

It's Been Too Long!

So sorry for the hiatus-work has been extremely hectic, but that's life! Things are going slowly but surely setting up my craft classes and I have a schedule posted on my updated web site. I am excited to say I will be off to Copic certification class the end of this month for Copic fans! If you do not know what Copic markers are, they are formulated of alcohol-base ink that does not leave streaks on your art work. You can also airbrush with them. I cannot wait to post my certification logo on my web sites and look forward to teaching Copic classes soon! Here is a card I made with them. Stamps by CTMH.

Stencil and Glitter

Ode to Music

Stamps by CTMH and
Kevin Nakagawa of Stampscapes.

Mayan Theme

Stamps by Clearsnap and CTMH

Stampscape of Moonlit Ocean

Stampscape of Moonrise

Stampscape of Country Church

Stampscape of Lighthouse

Stampscapes!

Stampscapes are rubber stamps by Kevin Nakagawa. They are a series of rubber stamps that are used together to create beautiful scenery. This is the first stampscape I made in 2006. I am proud to say that Kevin will be posting my profile on his web site soon! I will have classes scheduled in May and June. If you live in southeastern Michigan and would like to learn more, visit my web site or drop me a note. The next posts will be scenes I made for the Stampscapes web site.

More ATCs!

I am on an ATC kick and loving it! It's so nice to practice new techniques on a small platform. On this card I used metal tape and alcohol inks. Stamp by Penny Black.

Friendly Plastic

Mica Magic Video

First ATC

It's time that I started working in miniature to try new things so I figured I would try my first ATC which stands for artist trading card. A little background-ATCs are traded between artists. They are 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 cards using any material that really comes to the artist's mind. They are labeled on the back with the artist's information. The important thing is that they are never sold-just created for the sake of art and appreciated by another artist. Since this is my first one, I will keep it. Materials used are Antiquities Embossing Powder, Acrylic Paint Dabbers, and Perfect Pearls by Ranger Industries. Stamps by Inkadinkado. Gems are by an unknown manufacturer.

Embossed and Water Colored Card

I love this card! I embossed it in black then used water color pencils and markers. I was going for a warm antique look. I bought a t-shirt with this same picture ages ago not knowing it was also a stamp! I just had to have it-loving music and all. Stamp is House Mouse by Stampabilities. If you try this, make sure you use water color paper. It makes a difference.

My First Video!

Joseph's Coat Card

Stamp Set Fairy Tale Frenzy by Stampers Anonymous

Welcome to My New Blog!

Welcome! Here you will find pics, projects, videos, some general ramblings, and the latest news in the craft industry. Located in the Southeastern Michigan area, I teach workshops on anything related to paper and ink! I will post a video soon.