Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Spare Time Creations

.....what is "spare time" you ask? I am not sure I truly know what it means, but I think I found a little of it this past week! ....maybe not "spare" but enough time to dust off my Copic Markers and colour up some images for a little card creating.

I have to be honest, I can't remember when I last coloured just for fun....and I don't know why, I left it so long, it really is therapeutic and good for the soul. So much so, that I am still colouring up a storm and loving every minute of it.

I spent that "spare-time" I found, colouring some of the super gorgeous digital images by Krista Smith - check out her Saturated Canary Shop - I am sure you will love it! If you prefer a little ink and rubber you can also purchase some of Krista's stamps from my friend Sammi's store at Mad for Markers.

It is difficult for me to choose a favourite image from my collection of Digital Stamps but Violet Vintage is certainly one that is at the top of my favourites list - if I was to have one LOL!




Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E01, E11 - Cheeks - R20
Hair/Shoes - E71, E74, E79
Clothing - R81, R83, R85, Y21, Y23, B91, B95,BG93, BG96

This next card I created in readiness for my nieces 21st Birthday in the New Year - it is from the Princess Collection - her name is Rose Red. Challenge #30 at the Saturated Canary Challenge Blog  is all about Fairytales and Princesses and I thought I might enter this simple little creation in that challenge.



and of course she was coloured in pink - my favourite Copic Pinks are R81, R83 and R85 and I have finally had to order refills! - you will notice that these pink colours made an appearance in all the cards I am sharing with you today LOL!!

This little sweetie is called Washi Girl and she was perfect for this card I made for a very special friend. My friend has supported me through "thick and thin" this year....and I am so appreciative on all that she has done. She hears me talking about Washi Tape all the time but I am not particulary sure she knows what it is.....which makes this card very appropriate. I wanted this card to be really simple so little Miss Washi became the focus.




Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, E01, E11 - Cheeks - RV42
Hair/Shoes - E21, E25, E27, E29
Top - R81, R83, R85
Pants - B91, B95, B97

My white border was created with the Creative Memories - Border Maker System and I do have to say, that is most definitely my favourite all time tool!!!

The last card I am sharing is called Tourist - I love her hair - I am very envious, I always wanted long hair like that - I so enjoyed colouring it up!



Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E01, E11 - Cheeks - R20
Hair - E21, E27, E29 - and my Dark Sepia - Polychromo Pencil
Top - R81, R83, R85
Skirt - B91, B93, B97

I have coloured up another four Saturated Canary Images already but I probably won't have anymore of that precious "spare-time" until next week to turn them into card creations.

If you are lucky enough to discover "spare-time" over the next few days - I hope you spend it doing something you enjoy and is good for your soul.

Cheers



5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Love your designs Chris...you have loads of talant...thank you for sharing...will have to start doing some pics of the kids now they have all left home.

June Nelson said...

Wowser!! these are fantstic cards, thanks for joining us at saturated canary its so nice to have you big huggies June xxxxxxxxxx

Pop's Cards said...

Hi sweetie this is just stunning, love your take on our challenge, thanks for joining us at Saturated Canary this time, hugs Pops x

Vicky said...

WOW...these are all fabulous cards, each image is perfect.

Thank you for joining us at Saturated Canary, hope you will join us again hun.

Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

Unknown said...

Gorgeous fairytale/princess cards, thanks for joining our challenge on Saturated Canary.
Caz
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