Copic "Earth Day" Blog Hop & Give Away!

Welcome to the 2014 Copic “Earth Day” Blog Hop!  Earth Day, April 22, marks the anniversary of what many consider the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970.  Over 40 years later, Earth Day has become a global event with over 200 million people in over 141 countries getting involved in the fight for a clean environment. 

Did you know that Copic markers and inks are environmentally friendly? 

    •       Copic Various Inks are non-toxic, so there’ no worry about harmful chemicals getting into the environment. 

    •       Because you can refill your Copic markers when needed, you never have to throw them away!

    •       The Copic Various Ink bottles are recycle-able.

All that refilling and recycling means less garbage in landfills and less negative impact on the environment.

In celebration of Earth Day 2014, the Copic Education Team and Design Team has gotten together for a hop.  Visit each person’s blog to learn personal tips and tricks for refilling and caring for your markers… and possibly some pretty eye candy along the way.

I have a cheerful card to share with you today, made using the darling Monstrous digi stamp from Tiddly Inks.


 I gave those adorable monsters some interest with polka dots made using Opaque White paint, which now comes in this awesome new bottle, complete with fine line brush.  I added some white "hair" to the yellow monster as well.  I gave each of them just a touch of "fur" with a few well-placed strokes of my darker Copic marker shades.

Here are the markers I used:


I colored the balloon with the R32/R35/R37 Copic markers, and then used my Colorless Blender to bleach out the center, giving it more of a transparent look.

The patterned papers are from Simple Stories I {HEART} Summer collection.

Insider, I added white card stock layers, a strip of polka dotted patterned paper, and stamped the sentiment in black.  I outlined the letters with some coordinating Copic colors to gussy it up a bit.

Stop by and see the rest of the Copic team for more eye candy, as well as great tips for refilling and caring for your Copic markers!

• Michele Boyer
• Lori Craig
• Sharon Harnist
• Cindy Lawrence <---You are here!
• Debbie Olson
• Colleen Schaan
• Sherrie Siemens
• Marianne Walker
• Copic Blog

When you’re done hopping, head on over to the Copic blog and sign up to be entered in the Earth Week Giveaway!  5 lucky winners will each receive a 3-piece Blending Trio or Color Fusion set, one Various Ink refill, and a 5x7 sketchbook.   

Thanks so much for visiting, friends!

~Cindy

Comments

[Cindi]

1.

Your card will be perfect for my great-nephew!
Thanks for this fun blog hop...
Happy Earth Day!
Cindi

[Evette K. Ciampo]

2.

Such a cute card. Just need some copics to copy the card heeheeehheee.

[Jaya]

3.

Such a bright card! love it sooo much! Your colouring is great!

[Joan VanCourt]

4.

These monsters are so darling. Their fur looks fantastic. I love using Copics, but I haven't done any creatures with fur yet. Thanks for sharing.

[Bunny]

5.

A very cute card. Nicely colored. Thanks for the tip on the new Copic opaque white with its new fine line tip. Woo hoo to that. Happy Earth Day.

[Larissa]

6.

Love these little monsters. Awesome coloring as usual.

[Michele Boyer]

7.

Oh my gosh, they're adorable, Cindy! hee, hee!

[Connie S Pruitt]

8.

Love my copics! Cute monsters!

[Pat Jandacek]

9.

The monsters are so cute! Love the way you've added the 'finishing' touches and appreciate the introduction of the white opaque brush...I NEED one of those!

[Liz]

10.

love love love these monsters!

[Marilyn in E-Town]

11.

Cute card!

[Sue Kment]

12.

Darling card!!!

[Mary L Schreiber]

13.

cute card

[Janet Castle]

14.

Love the colors!!!!
Jan

[marilyn]

15.

Cute card so bright and cheerful . Great coloring