Candy Cane Tilda

Last night I had the pleasure of teaching a Copic class to some beautiful and wonderful women.  The Copic craze has bitten them and when we meet once a month they have fun refining their coloring skills.  I always try to add a new technique each time so that they are always learning.  This month we worked on deeper darker shadows.  I also had them cut Tilda out for the first time too instead of "leaving" her on white paper.

Here is the card that I designed for the class.

 

I had a little fun with this one and broke out my electronic cutters.  The tree is from a Cricut Cartridge and the window frame which I popped up with foam tape is something I made in my Silhouette program.  The presents were also cut with my Silhouette.  Yes, I have both, and yes, they help me do very different things.  I am a tool lover anyway so why not.  I bet there is a whole bunch of you that have multiple die cut machines. LOL!  

Here is a closeup of Tilda.

 

I wonder if you can see the shimmer on the tree and background.  I sprayed the entire card before I put the window frame on it with Clearsnap  Smooch Spritz Vanilla Shimmer.  I love this spritz.  I have tried many different glitter spritz and I have to say that it is my favorite.  I also used the Clearsnap Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink in Siren Red on the Candy Cane stripes.  It looks really cool in person.  

 

Here are the markers that I used to color Tilda.

Did you know that you can color clear gems with Copic markers to create gems in the colors you need.  I already had some pink gems but not red or blue so I just stuck them to the tree and colored the top of the gems.  It's really easy.  I may never buy colored gems again.  

You can get all of these products at Scrapbook Mania.  SM is the only scrapbook store in Alabama that you can get Copic markers, Magnolia stamps, Whiff of Joy, and All That Scraps stamps.  

I would also love to invite you to one of my Copic classes.  We have classes for all different levels.  Beginner, intermediate and then my Creative Cards classes.  My next beginner class will be on the 21st of November.  We have a few spots left so call the store, 205-424-4246 to reserve your spot.  It's a lot of fun and I am always excited to introduce new people to this wonderful art form.

I'm a little behind on my blogging so I have lots to show you in the upcoming days.  See you again soon.

Comments

[Danni]

That is just the sweetest card!

[Cami]

Such a pretty card, Christine! Wish I lived close to you so I can go to your classes. Love the Christmas tree also. Is that a die cut or did you stamp this? It's lovely. Cami

[Julia Muscari]

Enjoyed seeing you in the store today, Christine! Saw this card and meant to ask you about it -- it's absolutely adorable! You are the hands-down best when it comes to shading...just amazing!

[Nikki]

Your card is adorable Christine, I love the cute scene and shimmery tree... thanks for the great tip on colouring clear gems too :-) Tilda looks so pretty and I love your colouring... wish I could come to one of your classes! Hugs, Nikki x

[Tracey]

WHat an incredible card Christine! I love this gorgeousness! xx