Happy TGIFriday my friends! Anyone have any wild and crazy plans this weekend? As you read this I will be driving down to Greensboro, NC to my friend Betty’s store called The Stamping & Scrapbooking Room---packed to the brim with yummo goodies I also have a new friend traveling with me on my travels for the rest of 2011—yep I really do—but you’ll have to check in on Sunday to see who it is, hee hee! Looking forward to catching up with my friends in NC and having dinner with everyone tonight and then class tomorrow. If you see someone speeding errrrrr…..driving the posted speed limit late Saturday night up Rt. 95 N, bopping her head and singing LOUDLY---THAT’S ME!!! LOL! Gotta stay awake and have some fun while I’m driving. Trust me I have NO problem entertaining myself or anyone around me—in fact I feel its my mission in life to do so Life’s too short to not love every minute of it KWIM---I don’t believe in wasting more than 5 minutes on madness or pitifulness, LOL! And NOPE I don’t feel old, at least not today---ask me after I get done with my NC trip, followed by the SC trip followed by Vegas. Then I might feel REALLY old, hee hee!
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Today I’m sharing my card I made for the Copic Creations Challenge Blog! We are celebrating our 2 Year Anniversary and there are some HUGE PRIZES for grabs at the challenge blog! Make sure to stop by and check them out---also some of the DT gals are giving prizes on their blogs (like me—see below) so make sure to hop around!! And our fabulous sponsor is Crafty Secrets—they so kindly gifted the DT with a stamp set. I picked this fun mini set called “Message on a Bottle” and there are many little stamps that you can put on the front of the bottle to customize it.
I used the new mini-sized K&Co Papers “Julianne”, I love the mini prints and vintage feel of these. I stamped a PTI sentiment onto a Spellbinders die cut and inked the edges—the mini pearls were made with Ranger’s Liquid Pearls. The swirls are by Marianne Designs.
The image was colored with Copics and I used more distressed/vintage colors Y26,Y23,Y21/Colorless Blender/E44,E43,E42,E40. Then I added some stardust Stickles to the bottle stopper. Again the Liquid Pearls dress up the label just a bit.
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wow Suzanne,
ReplyDeletethis is simply stunning.
What a great colouring.
Oh how I would LOVE to win a spot in your copics class! I just drool over your fabulous coloring talent and wish I could duplicate some of your stunning results. I don't own but 2 copics, but I do have several sets of markers and water color pencils. I just don't know what to do with them. (sigh) Thanks for a chance at this fabulous giveaway! Will keep my fingers crossed! Have a fabulous weekend!
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LOvely card Suzanne! I'm looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your trip! Stunning card!
ReplyDeleteDRIVE safely Friend!!!!!!!!!! I love reading your stories, they always make me laugh and put a smile on my face. Your work is phenomenal, as usual, I love the vintage look and feel of your card, just gorgeous. Have a great weekend!!!
ReplyDeleteLovin' the gold colors. Nice layout. The pearls are the perfect accent.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Suzanne. Have fun on your road trip. I'm sure traveling with you would be lots of fun.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. That vintage look is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHi Suzanne, your gard is so stunning. I'be learned a lot watching your videotutorials. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sari
The colors are so pretty, Suzanne! I love this card! I just wish I could get the pearls done like you did. Mine don't turn out round enough! :^)
ReplyDeleteHave a safe trip!
Very pretty. It reminds me of an old perfume bottle my mother had when I was a kid. I wish I could remember the name of it. Have a safe and wonderful trip.
ReplyDeleteGreat card--love the little bottle. That would be fabulous to win a class with you!
ReplyDeleteHello Suzanne,
ReplyDeletethank you for showing this great card and your stories i always like to read.
Greets Sabina
Waiting with baited breath to find out what your new copic class #5 is going to cover! Would love to win the chance to take it (since I've already finished classes 1-4). Have a great trip this weekend!
ReplyDeleteDrive safely! Your card is beautiful, as always, TFS!~~Here's a prayer to random.org~~Oh puh-leeze pick me, puh-leeze pick me! LOL
ReplyDeleteLove the card! Holding my breath to see if I won a class.
ReplyDeleteLove following your adventures and your creativity!
ReplyDeleteLove following your adventures and your creative work!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Suzanne!Colours are amazing and you chose a terrific image. Love the vintage bottle
ReplyDeleteBarb in Victoria, BC, Canada
Now if only we could save time in that gorgeous bottle! :) Beautiful card! Hope you have a fabulous time on your travels!
ReplyDeleteAlways picture perfect artwork w/a eye for details! Love it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! Totally gorgeous and be safe in your travels!! Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card - would love to try one of your classes. I have gotten all the copics you suggest for starting and know I could learn alot from one of your classes.
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stunning card!! love the bling on it too.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, as always. Your sponsor Crafty Secrets were at the scrap booking conferance that I just returned from today. There products are awesome.
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Fantastic card Suzanne. Thanks so much for the chance to win one of your classes
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ReplyDeleteI love the colors you used for this card and all your cards are amazing. TFS. I would love to win this online class with you. I have a few copics and I am not quite sure what to do to get them to look like you do. Thanks for this chance to win and have a great trip with your friend. God Bless
Ooooohhhh ... I love the image you've used on this card ~ really different!! The colors you've used are really pretty too!
ReplyDeleteI'd feel like I'd won the lottery if I won a spot in one of your online classes! I have a starter set of Copics ordered, and I can't wait until they arrive and I can begin playing ~ so a class would be just the thing I need to get started!
Hope you've having a fun trip this weekend!
what a beautiful card Suzanne x
ReplyDeleteSuzanne, This is one of the most ELEGANT, STUNNING, BEYOND BEAUTIFUL, PRICELESS, card I love what you have done to that bottle. It is AMAZING I love the colors you used, I really think I love everything about your card. WOW!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card Suzanne.
ReplyDeleteHugs Riet.xx
Beautiful card, I love the cheery yellow! Have a safe and fun trip! =)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful paper, Suzanne!!! Love the stamp...I like all kinds of bottles in different sizes and shapes...especially vintage. Guess I'll just HAVE to get this cool stamp set :o) Thanks for sharing and have a safe and fun trip!!! Hugs, sharon :o)
ReplyDeleteI always love your vintage style. I just bought a bunch of paper pads this morning from Susana but I missed this one, darn!
ReplyDeleteYou are a great teacher and I would love to win a class:)
Beautiful card Suzanne. All your work is beautiful. Have a safe trip and enjoy.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Suzanne! I'm amazed by your creativity each time I visit. There's always lots of inspiration and your passion for crafting shines through. Hugs, Maria
ReplyDeleteHi Suzanne, I would love to do one of you online classes! I just love your copic colouring.
ReplyDeleteAmazing as usual. Thanks so much for your inspiring projects and I look forward to my new classes for Distress Coloring..woo hoo
ReplyDeletePretty card! It reminds me of wallpaper my mom had in the powder room. There were old perfume bottles and it was that color.
ReplyDeleteHi Suzanne,
ReplyDeleteLOVING your newest creation ~ So, so pretty! Drive safely, and enjoy your trip to SC (I know you will have lots of fun!) And, thanks so much for a chance to win some goodies!
Hey Suzanne! I came here thru your cinder-elly post and that song is now stuck in my head! Lovin' your work, as always. Would love the chance to win a course...I'm so far behind I need all the help I can get!
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Sue Brailey
As always gorgeous card love your
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hugs Linda
Stunning card as usual Suzanne, you always amaze me with your gorgeous layouts and flawless coloring! Dive safe and have fun in SC...Looking forward to see where you and your new travel partner end up!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Candi
PS would love to win the chance to take one of your fab classes!
Hope you and Waldo have a lot of wonderful journeys together! And by the way, perhaps you can teach him to Copic color, too!! Love the cards!
ReplyDeleteSo glad I saw this chance to win a free class. I would love to take one of your classes but have not been able to do so yet. Thank you for the chance to win!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, Suzanne! Another lovely creation! How do you do it?! The golds and yellows are perfect for the vintage image. Hugz, Cheryl
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card as always!! Thank you for the opportunity of winning a class!
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous. I love how you distressed the image!
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Marie
This is just gorgeous. I love how you distressed the image!
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Marie
Another fabulous creation. You are such an inspiration to all of us learning about Copic coloring. I hope one day to be as good as you are. I follow you on You Tube like a stalker. LOL
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Dana
Beautiful Suzanne!! Love that sparkle on the bottle stopper and the swirls.
ReplyDeleteLoved the look of this card as I do all of your cards! Your work always has such a delicate look to everything you do. One can only wish to have talent like yours.
ReplyDeleteHave a safe trip!
Amazing card Suzanne! Love all the wonderful details!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win!
WOW, what a stunning card!!! Fantastic job!
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Your card rocks! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coloring! Thanks for a chance to win a spot in one of your classes - that sounds like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteOh, pick me! Pick me!! I so want to learn to color as beautifully as you do and I've been dying to take one of your classes!!
ReplyDeleteOh, my! How I would love to win this blog candy!! I have been wanting to take your Copic classes for a long time. Sure hope you pick me!!!
ReplyDeleteJust started my first class (No. 2) - lots of great help and videos! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSuzanne, you're a hoot to follow, always a bit of you, a bit of creativity, a bit of product info and now waldo! You're a hoot! love it!
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Suzanne, your use of vintage florals and swirls gives this beautiful bottle a great home on this distressed card. Nicely done, as always. ~ Rose
ReplyDeleteI am too late for the candy, but your card is totally amazing, as always, Suzanne! Your image looks so beautiful! Gorgeous papers and details! I love it all! Hugs Delphine xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous creation! I enjoyed watching your 4 videos on using Copics to mimic Distress Ink coloring! It was also fun to try. Thanks for sharing and for the continual inspiration!
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