How to Make Mother's Day Cards! 2015

Happy Mother's Day! (After), I couldn't post theses card images until after mother's day because my mother visits my blog regularly, Thanks Mom!

This card is made using heavy cardstock from Michael's and a stamp from Joann's (Stampendous Q123 Fresh Bloom).  I then colored a couple of random flowers and colored the background using Copic marker Copic Markers (v22, y21, y17)

This shaker card was made using heavy cardstock, a Prima Marketing Mixed Media Doll Cling Rubber Stamp, my girl's name is Keira. The sentiment was cut out using my Cricut Explore Cutting Machine, the heart bush was made using Stamps by Judith and the background was colored using Tim Holtz distress inks by Ranger.  I simply cut out the window with a ruler and craft knife backed it with acetate and filled it with Martha Stewart Crafts Iridescent Hearts & Stars Glitter .

I'll do a video making more cards that are spin-off of these meaning they won't be exactly like these but inspired by these.  So be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel so you don't miss it!

I hope you had a fabulous Mother's Day! I did! My son sent me flowers and chocolates. He is underway with the NAVY, so we don't get to spend every holiday together, but it was nice that he had a chance to honor his ol' mom. I spent the day with my mother and prepared a slow cooked pork roast for pulled pork sandwiches and spent the day out on the front porch enjoying the beautiful Spring weather. :D  Tell me about you day! 

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Her name is Summer.

This is a stamped image that I made this morning, it took me about 2 hours to complete.  The stamp is from Prima Marketing Bloom Cling Rubber Stamps, 8-Inch by 6-Inch, Summer .  

Her name is Summer.  

I finally had time to dust off my Copic Markers 36-Piece Sketch Basic Set .  I own only 48 markers now, at least that's what the Copics Collections App on my phone says.  At any rate being a newbie to Copics I'm learning how to blend, highlight and contrast mostly from watching You-Tube videos.  Although I did attend one Copics class at one of the Scrapbooking Shops in the area. 

I clearly need to work on my technique.  For instance, the blending is a bit rough and has some streaking. But, I really like the way the hair came out.  It looks very much like my natural curly kinky hair, so with that part I am pleased!

Next time I'll be sure to log which marker I used so I can share that info with you.

Do you use markers? What do you find most challenging?  Please share your techniques and ideas in the comment section.

Thank you and Happy Crafting :)