Hey everyone!
The Copic Papercrafting Instructor and Design Teams would like to give a colorful “WELCOME” to the newest instructor joining us… Michelle Houghton!
Michelle has done a number of special events and demos for us over the years and we are thrilled to finally have her on our teaching team. Michelle has a BS in Fine Arts and an MA in Teaching with years of experience teaching high school art, live workshops, and online crafting classes.
Michelle likes to work with a variety of mediums and styles, often experimenting and looking for unique and interesting ways to use them. We look forward to working with her and can’t wait to see her in action!
In honor of the occasion, I thought I'd share a card I colored with Copics.
I created this card two years ago...and never remembered to post it! So...here we are. :) The image is a digi called A Tasty Read from Elisabeth Bell Designs. I printed it in black ink on X-Press It Blending Card, and colored it with lots and lots of Copic markers. Her bandana was originally solid. I gave it the traditional bandana print with a 0.3 mm Copic Black Multiliner pen, an extra small paintbrush, and some Opaque White Paint. I gave her jeans a stonewashed look by dabbing the ink on in places, rather than blending it all out smooth.
And of course we can’t have a celebration without gifts… so we are giving away some great Copic prizes!
Join us in welcoming Michelle by visiting each of the blogs listed below for a chance to win. Don’t forget to leave some love at each blog because EACH TEAM MEMBER will be giving away a Copic T-Shirt and a 7-piece Doodle Kit to one lucky winner.
Check out the awesome prizes:
I want that t-shirt!
Commenting will close at midnight on Sunday, July 6th, and winners announced on each of our individual blogs on Monday, July 7th.
So, time to get hopping! :)
- Michele Boyer
- Lori Craig
- Sharon Harnist
- Michelle Houghton
- Cindy Lawrence <---You are here!
- Debbie Olson
- Colleen Schaan
- Sherrie Siemens
- Marianne Walker
Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends!
Make it a great one!
~Cindy
Super sweet card. Looking forward to a new Copic team member!
Posted by: Heather Sudduth | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 09:13 AM
Gorgeous card!
Posted by: Melinda C. | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 09:21 AM
great information on blog! I love copics!
Posted by: christy | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 09:54 AM
Your card is terrific and so is that t-shirt!!
Posted by: Darlene | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 10:11 AM
Love your card ~ it just screams summer and time for kids to relax! Welcome to the new team member! And thanks so much for the chance to win that adorable T-shirt and markers.
Posted by: Betsy Brown | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 10:12 AM
Love the vibrant colors and the image reminds me of lots of summers parked outside reading. Thanks for sharing your card and opportunity.
Posted by: Nancy M | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 10:13 AM
Love your card. Welcome Michelle.
Posted by: Anna | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 10:13 AM
Welcome to Michelle. Love your card.
Posted by: Carole M | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 10:14 AM
Darling card! Love the image. Congrats to Michelle on joining your Team & thanks for the chance to win this wonderful prize.
Posted by: Maureen Russell | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 10:18 AM
I love ur card
Posted by: Marlys | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 10:45 AM
Cute cute card! Welcome Michelle!
Posted by: Debi Aguilar | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 10:47 AM
Beautiful card!
Posted by: Karen Patterson | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 10:48 AM
Congrats on the new instructor on the Copic team. Thanks for the info on decorating the bandana and the jeans--will definitely put those ideas to work.
Posted by: LilyH | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 10:49 AM
Beautiful card, beautiful colors!
Posted by: Vickie Hawkins | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 10:50 AM
SWEET CARD, I LOVE IT
Posted by: JANNIS | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 10:51 AM
Love the colors on the card.
Posted by: Lisa | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 10:53 AM
What an absolutely precious image and card. Love the way she's colored.
Posted by: Michelle Sampson | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 11:01 AM
Wow, what an adorable card and fantastic coloring. Great prize too.
Happy 4th of July.
Posted by: JoAnn B. | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 11:13 AM
Welcome Michelle to the Copic Team!
Cindy I love your card and the creative ways you use copics with other artistic mediums to make spectacular images.
Posted by: Carol Coleman | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 11:19 AM
Love the card and the coloring is fantastic - Thanks for the opportunity to win such great products - Enjoy your day :)
Posted by: Joan K | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 11:19 AM
What an adorable card. Such a sweet image.
Posted by: Sue H | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 11:29 AM
Cindy, I LOVE your "Tasty Read" card. It is so sweet! Thanks for sharing!!!!!
Posted by: Sylvia Dee Shore | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 11:32 AM
Such a darling card! And a great blog hop!
Posted by: Machelle | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 11:35 AM
Welcome Michelle! Cindy the jeans are really cool!
Posted by: Lisa Stayman | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 11:37 AM
Beautiful card!
Posted by: donna | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 11:46 AM
Love that stamp and your coloring. Wonderful card.
Posted by: Debby | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 11:48 AM
Super sweet little girl! Love those colors!
Congratulations to Michelle!
Posted by: Devy Collins | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 11:49 AM
The colors are so brilliant - they just pop! What a wonderful way to express yourself. Thanks for the opportunity to win a set of the markers.
Posted by: Evelyn | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 11:50 AM
This is a lovely card. Beautiful
Posted by: Faye Owens | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 11:54 AM
Beautiful card! Just love the image and how you colored her!
Posted by: Fran Sabad | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 11:55 AM
Wonderful card. I haven't seen any tutorials of dabbing on color to get the stone washed look. NEAT!
Posted by: mary ellen | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 12:11 PM
I love this card. Love the bright colors. I so enjoy using
my copic markers.
Posted by: Roma | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 12:38 PM
Great card, love the colors you chose and your coloring is fabulous. Hope to be able to color just as well someday. Thanks for sharing your creations with us.
Posted by: Pam P | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 12:41 PM
Very cute card!
Posted by: Marty Robinson | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 12:58 PM
Beautiful card! I Love it! Welcome to Michelle!
Posted by: Karen Pounds | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 01:22 PM
Wish I could color like you Cindy! You always amaze me!
Posted by: Monika Davis | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 01:29 PM
Your card is so super adorable!!
Posted by: Sabrina Radican | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 01:30 PM
Beautiful card! I'm definitely going to have to seek out some of those delightful images from Elizabeth Bell. Welcome to Michelle and thanks for this blog hop intro!
Posted by: Shelley Lanthier | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 01:31 PM
Always liked that image and your coloring is the best!
Posted by: Claret | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 01:42 PM
Beautiful card. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Gretchen Henninger | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 01:45 PM
What a gorgeous card - so beautiful!
Posted by: Lisa L. | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 01:45 PM
I love how you colored the girl. The whole card is great. Thanks for sharing your creativity. I hope I can win some copics and the t-shirt.
Posted by: Kathy Thompson | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 02:48 PM
Good evening Cindy,
What a lovely design and yes i think i would have tweaked the bandana to look that bit more realistic than what it would plain. I love the vibrant colours that you have used in bringing the image to life because it does look like what you would see in a photograph. Thank you Cindy,
Crafty hugs
Norah (Glenochil)
Posted by: Norah McPhee | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 03:33 PM
CLove your card! You did such a great job of coloring! You just can't beat the Copic colors and smoothness! Hope I can win these new colors.
Posted by: Donna Amos | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 04:22 PM
Hi Cindy. Awesome coloring on that card. Love it!
Posted by: Paula-Kay Bourland | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 05:07 PM
This is a cute card, Cindy. I have not worked with the opaque white, yet. Your coloring skills are amazing. How nice that y'all now have Michelle. Great addition to an already awesome team.
Posted by: Bunny | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 05:34 PM
I love your card. It's so bright and cheerful.
Posted by: Colleen K. | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 06:01 PM
LOVE the image of the little girl, and your coloring is amazing! I need some opaque white! Welcome to Michelle, and I want that t-shirt!! So cute!
Posted by: Becky Morehead | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 06:08 PM
Love that little girl and you really made her come to life. Great job as always Cindy.
Posted by: Gretchen | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 06:20 PM
Love your card & copics
Posted by: Shirley Smith | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 06:40 PM
Welcome to the design team Michelle! I'm looking forward to seeing some of your work in the near future! And Cindy, your card is so adorable!
Posted by: Celeste Goff | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 06:53 PM
What a stunning card!! So vibrant and that image is precious!! Thank you for the chance to win!!
Posted by: Nora | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 07:54 PM
Lovely!
Posted by: Betsy Hance | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 09:19 PM
I am an avid reader and absolutely just fell in love with that image! What a beautiful card
Posted by: Judy V | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 09:19 PM
Lovely card!
Posted by: April S. | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 09:29 PM
Stunning! Tfs! Hugs Traci
Posted by: Traci Lord | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 09:33 PM
Oh Cindy, your latest creation is just beautiful. This young child seems so serene and gentle. I just love the way you gave this drawing some life!
Posted by: Kelly Flaherty | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 09:48 PM
Such a sweet image! Such a generous giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Rebecca Ednie | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 10:03 PM
What a pretty image to start with and a beautiful job of coloring. I never would have guessed that the bandanna didn't start out that way.
Posted by: Julie M. | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 10:12 PM
Thanks for sharing your card. I loved the paisley you put on the bandana, it was a nice touch
Posted by: Kathy Mott | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 10:35 PM
Hi Cindy! I have been a fan of your beautiful cards for many years. I love your style, creativity, and the fact you are a Copic pro'.
Congratulations and welcome to Michelle on her joining the Copic Team!!!
Posted by: Michele | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 11:09 PM
Beautiful work!!Would so love to win the giveaway!
Posted by: Pat K | Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at 11:26 PM
Love that t-shirt. Your work is so inspiring...you rock!
Posted by: Jacqueline V | Thursday, July 03, 2014 at 12:24 AM
Whoa, two years old and looks fabulous :) I just love how you colored her scarf, top and pants!
Posted by: Rosy Newlun | Thursday, July 03, 2014 at 12:55 AM
This card is absolutely the cutest! The colors are brilliant and fun! I'm just getting into the card making and embellishing and I just learned about Copic markers within the past week! Looking forward to purchasing my first markers soon! Until then, I will learn all about them! (Choosing colors is going to be hard . . . ) :-)
Posted by: Margaret Nan Harkey | Thursday, July 03, 2014 at 03:21 AM
Cute! I want the shirt! The markers would be nice too.
Posted by: D | Thursday, July 03, 2014 at 05:21 AM
Absolutely beautiful coloring. I hope one day to be able to color this way. You worked hard, Cindy. Thank you for the inspiration.
Posted by: Bernadette | Thursday, July 03, 2014 at 06:59 AM
As always, I love it. The shirt is adorable too.
Posted by: Debbie | Thursday, July 03, 2014 at 07:28 AM
Adorable card, love love love the T shirt!
Posted by: Joni52 | Thursday, July 03, 2014 at 08:06 AM
I love belonging to the copic community:)
Posted by: Claudia | Thursday, July 03, 2014 at 08:11 AM
All your cards are lovely. Love Copics and MFT!
Posted by: Peg Klitch | Thursday, July 03, 2014 at 09:58 AM
I love the colors, the card is very beautiful. Thanks
Posted by: Lisa Miller | Thursday, July 03, 2014 at 10:47 AM
Great card, Cindy!
Welcome to the Copic Design Team, Michelle!
Posted by: Jo C | Thursday, July 03, 2014 at 01:41 PM
Gorgeous card Cindy! I love the colors you used and I particularly like the design you added to her bandana! Also a huge welcome to Michelle
Posted by: Elise | Thursday, July 03, 2014 at 02:35 PM
Beautiful card. I just need to dig out my copics that I hid and start to work with them again. I think that I might finally want to practice more with them. Give them another chance...
Posted by: Linda w | Thursday, July 03, 2014 at 03:27 PM
Wow!! This is gorgeous and love the colors and design. Also, welcome to Michelle!
Posted by: Elizabeth Sarkisyan | Thursday, July 03, 2014 at 03:31 PM
Adorable card with beautiful coloring!
Posted by: Diane S. | Thursday, July 03, 2014 at 04:09 PM
I love what you did with the paper. I'm going to have to use that sometime. Did you layer one on top of the other to get that little divide, or did you just bump them up against each other?
Posted by: HelloImAru | Thursday, July 03, 2014 at 04:45 PM
Welcome Michelle....love the card Cindy...the details pop
Posted by: Sharon H | Thursday, July 03, 2014 at 06:04 PM
Cindy, I adore the card. And welcome Michelle.
Posted by: Barbara N | Thursday, July 03, 2014 at 06:39 PM
Welcome! Love the card.
Posted by: Kathy jo | Thursday, July 03, 2014 at 06:48 PM
What a sweet blog you have.
I love Copic markers!
Posted by: Shannon | Thursday, July 03, 2014 at 09:30 PM
Loved the way you added to the head coveting. Perfect!
Posted by: Sparkle Plenty | Thursday, July 03, 2014 at 10:15 PM
Your colouring is amazing!! Adorable card!
Posted by: Janet Zeppa | Thursday, July 03, 2014 at 10:15 PM
Love your technique on the denim. It's a beautiful card.
Posted by: Linda | Thursday, July 03, 2014 at 10:50 PM
Ooh love the card. Coloring is amazing!
Posted by: Jacqueline | Thursday, July 03, 2014 at 11:16 PM
Outstanding coloring.... we all want to color like you! Great giveaway also!
Posted by: bette | Thursday, July 03, 2014 at 11:47 PM
Wow, ur coloring is just amazing
Posted by: Zehra | Friday, July 04, 2014 at 12:14 AM
Sorry if this is a repeat comment but I don't see my original post so I am redoing it. This is lovely! The coloring is wonderful and the technique on the denim is fantastic and so realistic! I like that you added the pattern to the bandana too. Great ideas!
Posted by: Charity Chamberlain | Friday, July 04, 2014 at 01:30 AM
That would be my daughter...reading wherever. Very cute card. Thanks for the opportunity to win some Copics.
Posted by: Sue | Friday, July 04, 2014 at 07:57 AM
As a new Copic person - I especially appreciate your explanations of techniques used in the card = the bandana in particular - Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Karen | Friday, July 04, 2014 at 08:33 AM
Beautiful card. I need to learn how to colour like that, your coloring is amazing!
Posted by: Carol | Friday, July 04, 2014 at 08:48 AM
Welcome Michelle! Such a lovely card, thank you for the opportunity to win!
Posted by: Melissa Banian | Friday, July 04, 2014 at 08:52 AM
Summertime reading! the card evokes such great memories. Thanks for the opportunity to win a great set of markers! welcome, Michelle!
Posted by: Barbara Chmura | Friday, July 04, 2014 at 09:27 AM
Beautiful card. I love Copic makers, makes it much easier to color beautiful!!
Welcome Michelle, more power to you.
Posted by: Norma Starrett | Friday, July 04, 2014 at 09:37 AM
Welcome to the Copic team, Michelle . Cute t-shirt!
Carol b(cc)
Posted by: Carol b | Friday, July 04, 2014 at 09:43 AM
Great card!
Posted by: Angie | Friday, July 04, 2014 at 01:19 PM
Wow! A gorgeous card. Really beautiful coloring. Thanks for the project inspiration.
Posted by: Vicki | Friday, July 04, 2014 at 05:34 PM
Such a pretty card. Great idea making a bandana pattern.
Posted by: NancyH | Friday, July 04, 2014 at 09:01 PM
Great card and an amazing job transforming that bandana.
Posted by: Mary-Anne V. | Friday, July 04, 2014 at 09:26 PM