Boot Camp 2016

I have just spent four of the most enjoyable days coloring with my Copics from early in the morning until very late at night. Copic Boot Camp is the brainchild of Jennifer Dove. Along with some very sweet "minions" she worked us long and hard to improve our Copic coloring skills.  I met some very delightful fellow enthusiasts who have become new friends as well as renewing friendships with some past attendees. People came from all over the country and even a few from across the ocean to participate. We worked on skin, hair, eyes, clothes, folds, feathers, leaves, clouds and more. We used an air brush and played with textures using blender solution and fabrics. Of course, we had delicious food and treats along the way. Sponsors donated tons of goodies for give aways and prizes. I am totally exhausted with a huge smile. This is the piece that I am most proud of. The stamp comes from Jenn Dove, Dove Art Studios, over at CC Designs.

In Progress

Completed Boots

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Heels from DoveArt Designs

Favorite colors is the optional twist over at The Outlawz' Twisted Thursday.  I am definitely a "red" girl, although my favorite color is usually the one I have in my hand at the moment! These fun shoes are from Jennifer Dove and I was lucky enough to take a class with here where we worked with this image. Do take a look at all her wonderful stamps by clicking on her name, or Heels for this specific stamp. Copic Markers were used to color the shoes.

Duck Fishing

Anything goes this week over at The Outlawz, Twisted Thursday. So, no excuses not to join us! This sweet image is from Little Miss Muffett, Swings 'n Slides Hooked, and is colored with Copic Markers. I made this card at a class I took with Jenn Dove. I am so lucky to live near her and be able to take her classes. She showed us how to make those pond reeds using toothpicks and glass beads. I'm also signed up for another class, Copic Coloring Series Workshop: Dress for Success – Clothing & Accessories next month. One can never learn too much!

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C.C. Designs, by Jennifer Dove, Cardinal With Some Flowers

I loved this Cardinal stamp the moment I saw him. He is a design by Jennifer Dove for C.C. Designs. I used the colors suggested by the Outlawz' Friday Color Challenge from Design Seeds. The flower stamp comes from Viva Las Vegas Stamps where I recently had the pleasure of pouring through tons and tons of stamps. Used ones were only $2.00 each!

I used Copics R 46-49, YR 18, Y 0000-02-05, YG 01-11, G 43, W1-5-7 and 100 (Black). White Signo Uni-ball white for eyes, a splash of Wink of Stella on the flowers, and Peeled Paint Distress Ink for edges.

Purchases from my recent trip to Viva Las Vegas Stamps and The Crafting Place!

Cards with House Mouse from Stampendous

I have taken a couple of classes from Jennifer Dove at our local shop, Scraps of Love. She is a great teacher and has come up with some really fun compositions for the Stampendous House Mouse line. Here are a few that I completed using my Copic markers: