Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Challenge 23 - Sponsored by Robyn's Fetish!

Challenge Theme - Color Something Red!
Prize - 6 Free Images from Roybn's Fetish!

Hi All, It's Barbara S. here! Sorry this posting is late. I received an email from Annita this morning saying she has the Swine Flu and was unable to post the challenge. Annita we're all wishing you a speedy recovery!

This week our challenge is being hosted by Robyn's Fetish! They have the cutest images! Be sure to go by their store and browse... Some very cute images indeed!
Here are their links!

Homepage - http://www.robynsfetish.com
Challenge blog - http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.com
Tutorial blog - http://robynsfetishhow2s.blogspot.com
RF Store - http://www.robynsfetish.com/shop
Forum - http://www.robynsfetish.com/forum
Gallery - http://www.robynsfetish.com/gallery

Please stop by Robyn's Fetish and thank them for being such a wonderful supporter of Copic Buzz!

Robyn's Fetish is giving you not one but 2 free images to play with this week! Simply use one of these images on our creation and color something red! If you are a member of our PCP Copic Buzz Group upload to our gallery using the tags CBC023. If you are not a member simply leave a link to your creation in the comment section!





As I told you last week. We are going to start having a Guest Designer! To start things off this week I'd like to introduce you to Shelley Dureau our first Guest Designer!

Shelley is the mother of two very active boys. Wife to a very sweet (albeit inactive) man. Employee of a large constantly changing corporation.
She loves to scrapbook but is completely addicted to card making especially those made with colored stamped (digital or not) images.

Here are the examples Shelley created for us!




Awesome job Shelley!

And finally but not least here are the examples created by our Copic Buzz Team!
By Barbara


By Tammy


By Annita


By Barb S.(Me)


Robyn's Fetish and the Copic Buzz Design Team can't wait to see what you create!
Happy Creating!

Current projects in Challenge 23 - Sponsored by Robyn's Fetish!

Sunday, November 15, 2009

New Changes Coming Your Way!

We have been busy the last few weeks thinking of ways to improve our challenge blog and we have some exciting changes we want to share with you!

First off, starting this Tuesday, we are going to have guest designers! We will choose one guest designer each month to be the guest designer for the next month! The more entries you have the more chances you have to be our guest designer!

Have you noticed we have once again started having a theme? It can be a Copic Marker Color Challenge, A Copic Marker Technique, or a sketch! Who knows what our Design Team will think of next! The Design Team Host will determine what the challenge will be every week to inspire you!

Dec. 22nd will be our last challenge for the year! We are taking the last 2 weeks off in December to enjoy Christmas with our families!

Starting with our Jan 5th challenges, you will now be able to use any image you wish for our challenges! We may still offer you a freebie image to use from our sponsors but you will not be required to use it.

Let us know how you feel about our new changes and any other changes you would like to see!

Happy Creating!
The Copic Buzz Design Team

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Challenge 22 Sponsored by The Pixie Cottage

And Michelle's Scrapbooking and more!!!

Hi All, you have Tammy with you again today!! We are going to mix things up for you a little bit this week!! Fun huh!?! This week we are giving you a sketch to use for the challenge and you can use any stamp that you want. If you happen to have any Pixie Cottage stamps we would love to see what you can do with them!!

First off lets show you the sketch.....

This sketch is by Sketches! {by Tamara} and even though Tamara hasn't started her blog back up after the summer off she has some FABULOUS card and scrapbook sketches and some fun recipes!!! If you need some inspiration......stop on over!!

Okay, I would like to be able to see the sketch in your card. You can flip it or rotate it but just let me see the sketch!! Fun huh!?!

Now for the PRIZE!!! WooHoo!!! Michelle is going to give you a $10 gift certificate to Michelle's Scrapbooking and More and a Pixie Cottage stamp!!! Ready to see the stamp!?! You are going to love it!!!

This stamp is called "Hannah by the Pond" and I think she is just gorgeous!! I bet she is awesome all colored up!!! The winner will be chosen by random draw.

I would like to give a great big THANK YOU to Michelle from The Pixie Cottage and hope you will join me in showing our support for this awesome company!!!

Now how about some inspiration from our awesome DT!?! Wow....they just blew me away with the cards they created with this sketch!!

First up is Annita. WOW.....this card is just FABULOUS!! I love the colors and everything!

Next up we have Barbara S. This is an awesome card and I just love all of her snowflakes!!!

Next we have Barbara. This is just the most darling card!! This image is just precious!!

and then lastly you have me. I used an image from The Pixie Cottage. I just love this adorable little bear!!

You can find Michelle on Paper Craft Planet so why don't you stop in and give Michelle a great big thank you for
sponsoring this week!!!

Make sure to provide a direct link to your blog post so we can find your awesome card!! We look forward to seeing what you do with this sketch and good luck to you all. Now......go get crafty!!!!



Have a good one!!

Gini is the winner of The Pixie Cottage challenge!!!

WooHoo.....Congratulations girl!!! Get me your name and address and I will get it to Michelle!!!


Sunday, November 1, 2009

Challenge 21 Sponsored by Doodle Beans digital stamps

Hi Everyone! It's me Barbara,and I'll be hosting this week's challenge sponsored by Doodle Beans Digital Stamps. They have some really cute images.So join us for this weeks Challenge. Here's a Freebie to get your creative juices going.
You can use this image or any of the Doodle Bean Digital Images for this challenge!
Here is there web site in case you'd like to use another image!
http://digistamping.com/

Now let's see what our design team has come up with.

This is Tina's card. Isn't it just amazing! I love how she used the trifold and sparkles!

This is Annita's. I love the sewing around the card, and the the different DP she used.
Now here's Barb's card. She also sewed around her card, and I love how she added the trim on the bottom.


Now here's Tammy's card. I love her use of Faux snow and her tree.



This is my card. I really had a lot of fun doing this one. I used stickles for the snow and snow flakes.



And just remember to tag your card cbc021. So have fun, and a big thank you to Doodle Beans Digital stamps! and before I forget, the winner will receive 5 of their digital images.

If you are not a member of the Copic Buzz Group on PCP simply leave a link to your creation in the comment section.

Current Entries for Challenge 21 - Sponsored by Doodle Bean Digital Stamps!






Maria is the winner of challenge 21 Sponsored by Doodle Bean! Congrat's Maria!
Maria you just won 5 free images!
Check your email!!

Thank you Doodle Bean for sponsoring such a wonderful challenge!

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Challege 20 sponsored by iLdi Co.

Hi everyone!! It's Tammy with you again. This week we have a brand new sponsor for you and I am so happy to be hosting this great company. Ildi Co is a digital company that has some of the cutest little bears, clowns and they have some really cool dinosaurs for those little boy cards that you need to make. You can check out their store here.

For this challenge they are providing you with an image to play with for free or if you have your own or would like to buy one of their images you are more than welcome to use those also!! Here is your cute little image.

Isn't it just darling!?! This image has so many possibilities!! Please feel free to grab this image to play with if you wish.

Now I have some inspiration for you from the AWESOME Copic Buzz design team .

First up we have our illustrious leader Barb S. I just love this adorable card and they look like they are in quite the little squall! LOL!! I just love this!!

Next we have Annita and she has used this cute little Cuddles Kuma Picnic and I really think I need this little guy!! I just love everything about this card.

Next up we have Barbara (the other Barbara hehe) and she has created this awesome card for you. Just look how creative she got!!!

Next we have Tina's little cutie.

And lastly you have me!! I used some Stickles and Dimensional Glaze to give the appearance of water. I couldn't decide on a birthday card or a welcome baby boy card. This image is so versatile!!!

We are missing Verda and hope that she will be moved into her new home soon so she can come and play with us again!!

I want to thank Ildi Co for sponsoring this week and hope that you will show your support for this awesome company!!

We look forward to seeing what you create with this free image or an image from her store.

Please upload you cards or projects by midnight Monday November 2nd for your chance to win 4 images of your choice. What a fabulous prize huh!?! Winner will be chosen by Random.org.

Please visit Ildi Co and let her know that we appreciate her VERY MUCH!!!

Okay, now go and create!!!!!!!!!!

Current projects in Challenge 20 - Sponsored by Ildi Company


Shelley is the winner of Challenge 20! Congrat's Shelley
!
email me your choice of 4 Ildi images! You can find them here:
http://www.yourspecialdelivery.co.uk/ildico.html
Be sure to include your email address so Jenny can send them to you!
Thank you Jenny and Ildi for a wonderful challenge!

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Challenge 19 Sponsored by Dew Drop Craftz

Good morning everyone, it is Tuesday, and that means another great challenge from Copic Buzz!! This weeks challenge is sponsored by Dew Drop Craftz Digiz which you can take a look at their great digiz here. For this challenge you can use any image you would like, the only rule is that you may not use any patterned paper, simple as that!! Now on to the great samples that our design team has provided for your inspiration.

The first card we have is from Barbara She used this cute little Christmas image with a cozy little mouse waiting for Santa. How great is this? Wouldn't you just love to get this card in your mailbox?

Next we have Annita's card She has this great image of a birthday princess dressed in purple and pink. I bet this was inspired by her own little princess that just had a birthday!!

Next up is Tammy's great card She used this great fall image and jazzed up her card with matching ribbon and beautiful flowers!!

Now for my card
I used this cute little image of a turtle that is feeling under the weather. I made this card for our very own Barb (who started this great group) to make her feel better after she had foot surgery. I even used real tissue coming out of the box, I thought that was extra cute!!!

Well, that's some inspiration for you, I can't wait to see what you make for our challenge. Now for the deets. Please upload your photos with the tag "CBC19" so we can find your entry. Nikki over at Dew Drops is offering some great prizes to the winners, yup, I said winnerS. First prize will get a coupon for 40% off one order at their site and second prize will get a coupon for 20% off one order. (Obviously this is not valid with any other offer and can only be used on one order, so you will need to make a "wish list")

Thanks for stopping by and again I can't wait to see what you create!!

Current Projects for Challenge 19 - Sponsored by Dew Drop Craftz!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Challange 18- Sponsored by Victoria Case

Can you belive it ? We're up to week 18 already, doesn't seem that long ago we started. It's so much fun seeing everyones cards and projects every week. Thank you for the support.
This week we have an awesome Sponsor, none other then then fabulous and extreemely talented Victoria Case.
Wouldn't you like to win five(5) digi stamps of your own choice from Victoria Case ? Here is what you have to do !

Victoria has once agian created a fabulous Fairy and she is offering her as a Freebie just for us to use in this challange.
May I introduce you all to FABIANA


Just click on her and she should pop up in a bigger version for you to save on your computer. The challange is to create a project using Fabiana and post a direct link to your card before Monday Oct 19th. 12 midnight EST.


Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Challenge Technique Focus

Hey Gang!! This is Jana. I'm bringing you today's challenge. Let me start by saying... I LOVE MY COPIC MARKERS. Not only for coloring stamped images, but ohhhhhhh so many more possibilities... there in lies my challenge for you...

Along with coloring your image with your fabulous Copic, I challenge you to color your embellishments as well.

I love coloring flowers & ribbon to match my images. I don't always have the exact colored ribbon on hand, but I more than likely have white ribbon or flowers... clear 'skittles' (dew drops), white or clear buttons, charms, etc. Because they are alcohol ink, you can use them on a variety of surfaces. I usually use my airbrush system to color my embellishments, but don't fear, you can do it with just your markers.

I love coloring flowers & ribbon to match my images. I don't always have the exact colored ribbon on hand, but I more than likely have white ribbon or flowers... clear 'skittles' (dew drops), white or clear buttons, charms, etc. Because they are alcohol ink, you can use them on a variety of surfaces. I usually use my airbrush system to color my embellishments, but don't fear, you can do it with just your markers.

Here are a few things I have colored or airbrushed.



Here is a card I've done. I colored the flowers & their centers with my markers. I just use the clear skittles/dew drops.





Enjoy!!!

Current Entries - Challenge 17 - Coloring Embellishments with Copic Markers

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Happy World Making Card Day!

Hi, I am Tammy! One of the Copic Buzz Design Team Members!

Happy World Card Making Day and welcome to Copic Buzz!! We are issuing a challenge for all of you Copic users. Our challenge today is that you must make a new card for our group and you MUST use Copics. Please use Fall or Winter colors and provide a list of the colors you used. This is so we can show some of the new people to Copics some of your awesome color combos. Thank you for participating and we can't wait to see what you create!!

Now for the AWESOME part. You have a chance to win 5 new Copics and some fun stuff to create your cards with.....including a new Elisabeth Bell for SCACD Christmas ornament stamp and an assortment of embellishments.

Hope you will join us!!!!!!

Here is a card that I created using my Copics.....


My color combos are:
R81, R83, R85 and R89 Shirt
B32, B34, B39 Pants
E42, E43, E47, E49 Hair

You can preorder the stamp from The Pixie Cottage here.

We look forward to seeing your creations and you favorite fall and winter color combos!!

HAPPY WORLD CARD MAKING DAY!

Please leave a link in the comment section or our Challenge Post on Copic Buzz's group page on PCP!

World Card Making Day Entries:
Please note - I can't seem to get Carolyn's and Leenda's pics to save in the right format to add to the slide show. I'm working on the problem :o)




And the winner is!

Sue!
Here are your random numbers:

8

Timestamp: 2009-10-05 14:41:06 UTC

I took my, Tammy's and Barbara's name out of the drawing :o)
Because we were hosting and supplied the prizes!

Sue please send us your mailing address! Congrat's!

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Challenge 16 - Sponsored by KLM Digital Designs!

Hey All!! Barb S. here to post your ROCKIN' challenge for the week!! We are sooo thrilled to have KLM Digital Designs back as our sponsor for this weeks challenge. I adore KLM's digi stamps!

Be sure to check out their online store! http://www.klmdigistamps.com/
Did you know they also have a group on Paper Craft Planet?
http://www.papercraftplanet.com/group/klmdesignsdigitalstamps

For this weeks challenge we ask that you use a KLM Digital Stamps Image. They have furnished another free image for you to use if you wish.



Isn't the image awesome?

Not only are they giving away this free image, they are giving away another fantastic prize!
Here is what the random winner will get!



Our Copic Buzz Design team has created a few examples for your inspiration!
First up is Annita's - Annita's blog is here: http://paperartbyannita.blogspot.com/



Next up is Verda's! Verda's blog is here: http://www.verda-happystamping.blogspot.com/



Next we have Barbara's! Barbara's blog is here: http://lifeasastampaholic.blogspot.com/



Last but not least is Tammy's - Tammy's blog is here! http://tmaynard.blogspot.com/



If you are a member of Copic Buzz upload your photo in the PCP Gallery and tag is CBC016. If you are not a member simply leave a link to your creation in the comment section!

Thank you KLM Digital Designs for sponsoring another awesome Challenge!

Current Entries for Challenge 16 - Sponsored by KLM Digital Designs!



Winner of Challenge 16! Sponsored by KLM Digital Stamps!

Kathryn has drawn the winner and it's Jana!!
Congrat's Jana!
Send kathryn your email and she's going to send your prize!

Thank you Kathryn for being such a wonderful and faithful sponsor of Copic Buzz!