Playing with my Copics

What is a Copic, you might ask? Well, simply put, it's THE premier, top-of-the-line alcohol ink artist marker available (check out the link to their site on the left side of this blog). I was fortunate enough to be gifted a set by the generous folks at Copic --for my current secret project-- (Thank you Copic!!!)

I've been a little intimidated to use them...so I used them for the first time last night on this birthday card for a friend (Happy Birthday, Misty). These are not your "ordinary" markers. You use these like paint and paintbrushes. I laid out a palette of color swatches with my darkest markers on an acrylic block, then I picked up the color with the tips of my lightest markers and applied them to the paper. This way, I can achieve just about any shade I want and get a blended effect that mimics air brushing. So, this is my first try with the Copics. I know I need a LOT of practice, but hey, that's the fun of it.

To make this card: 

• Stamp an image onto white cardstock (use Memento ink--it doesn't run with Copics
• Color it in with Copics
• Run it through a Wizard using an embossing folder (I used the DEboss side)
• Stipple-brush brown ink over the top to "age" it
• Stipple-brush brown ink on coordinating paper and paper-piece background
• Embellish with ribbon and charm

Supplies:

Copic Markers

Memento Dye Ink (Tsukineko)

Distress Ink (Ranger)

Geisha Stamp (After Midnight Art Stamps) 

Cuttlebug embossing folder (Provo Craft)

Patterned Paper (Scenic Route, BasicGrey)

Cardstock

Foam spacers

Ribbon

Charm