Copic Markers -Make Me Feel Like I am in Grade School

I think that I have mentioned before that I am not the biggest fan of coloring in images. I usually avoided stamps that involved coloring. Not any more. Unfortunately, I am a fan of the pricey Copic Markers. They really are fun (with the right kind of paper). I like to stamp a few images and curl up on the couch with my jar of markers and get to it. I learned some techniques after searching the internet for video tutorials. There are hundreds. Emma will sit and watch them with me, she likes the ones with little girl stamps. But, I won't let her touch the precious Copics yet, no way Jose.
I loved coloring in this stamped image from Pink Persimmon. It is from the very very popular "Little Red Wagon" set. It is one of the cutest vintage style stamps and another reason why I love Pink Persimmon. I also used a Vintage Flashcard, Vintage Journal Cut out and a Christmas Journal tag from Elle's Studio.
This is a photo of Em on her first day of preschool last year. Can't believe how quickly time passes. Can you?

Another Use for Maya Mists

When I sat down to place this colored image on a card, I thought that the white background was a little bright for the papers that I picked out and I didn't want to go cruising through my scraps bag again so I needed to make this work. I didn't want to ink the edges or splatter it. And then I thought of my cream Maya Mist, kind of an odd color, but very light. I didn't want to spray it, but I thought, why not paint it on?

It glided over my image perfectly! No damage to the stamped ink or markers! I use Memento ink and Copic markers.

I love the light sheen this left on the paper and the colors that I colored stayed true.

I added in a perfect Elle's Studio tag that I cut in half and that pretty woodgrain paper is made by Amuse.

Have a wonderful weekend friends. Luckily we will be having more rain in Southern California, I just love it! Tomorrow I am joining my 2 sister in laws and mother in law at an author's luncheon, Lisa See! I loved her book Snowflower and the Secret Fan. Currently, I am reading her latest book, Shanghai Girls, and I like it even more. Hope to finish it tonight before the lunch. Have you read her books? Would love to hear from you if you have. I will need a new book, any recommendations out there? I adore historical fiction.

cheers, Samantha