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Friday, June 3, 2011

Feelin’ Old?!!

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 Smile 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 Winking smile 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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-Color Me Creative June News Letter went out last night---if you want to see it, go HERE!  There are lots of new upcoming events, groups & classes.  I'm also running the CMC Summer Special on Copic Classes too:
From June thru July 15th, 2011 the following discounts will apply
to all 4 of my Copic Classes ONLY at the CMC Classroom!
I've discounted each Copic class by $5 so you get the discount immediately!

Buy 1 Class get $5 off
Buy 2 Classes and get $10 off
Buy 3 Classes and get $15 off

Year Long Special!!
If you decide to take all 4 online Copic classes (only) I will take $25 OFF!!  Please email me if you'd like to do this and I will send you a special invoice with the discounted price--easier for both of us.

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Vintage and Distressed!!

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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.

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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.

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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.

Blog Candy:  Leave a comment on this post and you could win (1) Free Online Class of your choice from my Color Me Creative Classroom!! Leave comment by next Wednesday, June 8th!

Make sure to stop by the Copic Creations Challenge Blog to see the DT projects and how to play and win!!



63 comments:

  1. wow Suzanne,
    this is simply stunning.
    What a great colouring.

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  2. 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!

    http://lillianchild.blogspot.com

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  3. LOvely card Suzanne! I'm looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!

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  4. Enjoy your trip! Stunning card!

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  5. DRIVE 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!!!

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  6. Lovin' the gold colors. Nice layout. The pearls are the perfect accent.

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  7. Gorgeous card Suzanne. Have fun on your road trip. I'm sure traveling with you would be lots of fun.

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  8. Gorgeous card. That vintage look is so beautiful.

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  9. Hi Suzanne, your gard is so stunning. I'be learned a lot watching your videotutorials. Thanks.
    Hugs, Sari

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  10. 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! :^)

    Have a safe trip!

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  11. 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.

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  12. Great card--love the little bottle. That would be fabulous to win a class with you!

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  13. Hello Suzanne,
    thank you for showing this great card and your stories i always like to read.
    Greets Sabina

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  14. 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!

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  15. Drive 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

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  16. Love the card! Holding my breath to see if I won a class.

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  17. Love following your adventures and your creativity!

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  18. Love following your adventures and your creative work!

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  19. Gorgeous card Suzanne!Colours are amazing and you chose a terrific image. Love the vintage bottle

    Barb in Victoria, BC, Canada

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  20. Now if only we could save time in that gorgeous bottle! :) Beautiful card! Hope you have a fabulous time on your travels!

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  21. Always picture perfect artwork w/a eye for details! Love it!

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  22. Gorgeous!! Totally gorgeous and be safe in your travels!! Thank you!!

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  23. Great 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.

    mmlmn at polarcomm dot com

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  24. stunning card!! love the bling on it too.

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  25. Gorgeous card, as always. Your sponsor Crafty Secrets were at the scrap booking conferance that I just returned from today. There products are awesome.

    Mari

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  26. Fantastic card Suzanne. Thanks so much for the chance to win one of your classes

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  27. Suzanne
    I 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

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  28. Ooooohhhh ... I love the image you've used on this card ~ really different!! The colors you've used are really pretty too!
    I'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!

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  29. what a beautiful card Suzanne x

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  30. Suzanne, 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!!!

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  31. What a gorgeous card Suzanne.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  32. Beautiful card, I love the cheery yellow! Have a safe and fun trip! =)

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  33. Beautiful 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)

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  34. I always love your vintage style. I just bought a bunch of paper pads this morning from Susana but I missed this one, darn!
    You are a great teacher and I would love to win a class:)

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  35. Beautiful card Suzanne. All your work is beautiful. Have a safe trip and enjoy.

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  36. Gorgeous 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

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  37. Hi Suzanne, I would love to do one of you online classes! I just love your copic colouring.

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  38. Amazing as usual. Thanks so much for your inspiring projects and I look forward to my new classes for Distress Coloring..woo hoo

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  39. Pretty card! It reminds me of wallpaper my mom had in the powder room. There were old perfume bottles and it was that color.

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  40. Hi Suzanne,
    LOVING 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!

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  41. 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!
    Thank you so much for sharing!
    Sue Brailey

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  42. As always gorgeous card love your
    coloring...beautiful dp's
    hugs Linda

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  43. 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!

    Hugs,
    Candi

    PS would love to win the chance to take one of your fab classes!

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  44. 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!

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  45. So 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!!!!!!!

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  46. Wow, Suzanne! Another lovely creation! How do you do it?! The golds and yellows are perfect for the vintage image. Hugz, Cheryl

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  47. Beautiful card as always!! Thank you for the opportunity of winning a class!

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  48. This is just gorgeous. I love how you distressed the image!
    Hugs
    Marie

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  49. This is just gorgeous. I love how you distressed the image!
    Hugs
    Marie

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  50. 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

    Hugs~
    Dana

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  51. Beautiful Suzanne!! Love that sparkle on the bottle stopper and the swirls.

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  52. Loved 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.
    Have a safe trip!

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  53. Amazing card Suzanne! Love all the wonderful details!
    Thank you for the chance to win!

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  54. WOW, what a stunning card!!! Fantastic job!
    brigitteetleschats at hotmail dot com

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  55. Beautiful coloring! Thanks for a chance to win a spot in one of your classes - that sounds like so much fun!

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  56. Oh, 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!!

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  57. Oh, 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!!!

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  58. Just started my first class (No. 2) - lots of great help and videos! Love it!

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  59. Suzanne, 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!
    Tammy Louise

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  60. Suzanne, your use of vintage florals and swirls gives this beautiful bottle a great home on this distressed card. Nicely done, as always. ~ Rose

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  61. I 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

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  62. What 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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I appreciate all your lovely comments and taking the time to stop by! hugz,Suzanne