Martini anyone?

Project 6 of my Simply Betty Stamps Challenge: Color every image in the Simply Betty Collection. That's over 500 images not including the new releases this year. Want to know the details? Click HERE. Join my blog and cheer me on while I work my way through the Simply Betty Catalog. 

For today's project, I was inspired to use Martini Melissa. She popped out at me because of her dress. It is super cute and summery and reminds me of 1950s (maybe earlier) models. I decided to go with a bright orange for her dress, and I paired that with purple (my new favorite color combination). 

I used my Copics to color her:

Skin: E000, E00, E11, E21, R20

Hair: E21, E25, E29

Orange: YR000, YR02, YR04, YR07

Purple: V01, V04, V09

The sentiment stamp is from Paper Smooches, stamp set Free Spirits. 
I added the postage stamp because I imagined sending this to a friend living far away. 
To add a bit of texture and pop, I added those orange sequins. 

Challenges Entered:
C.R.A.F.T Challenge: CAS
Red Rubber Inspirationals: Let's Hear it for the Girl
Chocolate Baroque Challenge: Color combination (love the purple and orange!!!)

It's Wine O'Clock

Project 5 of my Simply Betty Stamps Challenge: Color every image in the Simply Betty Collection. That's over 500 images not including the new releases this year. Want to know the details? Click HERE. Join my blog and cheer me on while I work my way through the Simply Betty Catalog. 

For today's project, I was inspired to use Devilish Betty. To me, she looked like she was on her way to a fancy party, where she would be up to no good! I love the pleats in her dress, and used four different reds to add dimension to those pleats. My favorite decision was to make her eyes green. 

For coloring, I used the following Copics:

Hair - N2, N4, N6, and a touch of N8. 

Skin - E000, E11, E21, R22, R20, E00

Dress and Boots - R22, R29, R46, R59

Green - YG23, YG25

The green border is a Spellbinders Die Cut. 

The ribbon is sequenced, but it is hard to tell in the photo. 

The sentiment stamp is from Paper Smooches, stamp set Free Spirits. 

Challenges Entered

Crafty Gals Corner: Anything Goes

Clear it Out Challenge: RED

Loves Rubber Stamps: RED

Before and After... Tequila

With my New Year's Crafting Resolution underway, I thought I would share a little bit of my progress with you. My goals for the year are to become color certified in both Spectrum Noir and Copic markers. To reach my goals, I am taking coloring classes at Kit and Clowder. 

It's been only a short time, but WOW do I see progress. 

Let's take a look at this card that I made today. In actuality, I "re-made" this card by coloring the worm again. I wanted the worm to have more depth and shading and the sombrero to look aged. I added a bit of glitter on the sombrero and around the worm. I also added some liquid pearls and a sentiment from Paper Smooches, Free Spirits stamp set. 

Now, let's look at the "before." The worm is so flat. There is no dimension or shading. The sombrero is very bright and the colors are bleeding across the page. While I do like to have some shadow under the image, this was overkill - a murky gray smear of color. While the cup was a nice touch, it crowded the image. Plus, I got glitter EVERYWHERE trying to create "salt" at the top of the glass. 

I have to thank Alyce from Kit and Clowder because it is her classes in coloring that are really making the difference. Want to enhance your coloring, check out Kit and Clowder.  You won't be disappointed.