Home Again!
Well, it’s hard to believe that the Michigan SCS stamping event in Birch Run/Frankenmuth has come and gone so quickly and everyone is home again. All the planning, waiting and anticipation, and in just the blink of an eye, just like Christmas, it’s over. But a good time was had by all, and many are already anticipating the next event!!!
The schedule was jam packed with challenges and games, there were prizes galore, plenty of good food, new friends made (or at least met IRL), and there was much stamping done! I met many SCS and Blogging friends and it’s just so strange to actually meet someone you’ve never seen before, and actually feel as though you *know* them. There were so many that I was so honored to meet, but I won’t even try to list them as I know I’ll foget someone for sure!
The cards everyone did were all just so wonderful — there was the big swap and there were shoe box swaps — neither of which I was able to participate in due to time constraints, but I surely enjoyed seeing what everyone had done. There was a fun Secret Sister reveal, too, and the name tags that were made for all of us were fabulous!!! Then to top it all off, many went to dinner at the famous Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth for a fabulous chicken dinner!!! And it WAS fabulous!!!
But my most favorite part was getting to know everyone better, and I just regret there wasn’t more time. I so enjoyed visiting with those I was able to — women I have swapped with and gotten to know through the challenges at SCS and through Blogging. It was a wonderful experience and I just want to give a great big THANK YOU to those who put so much time and effort into planning this event — it is truly, truly appreciated!!!
Well, I have one little 4.25″ square card to share with you tonight, and the main image from this card was colored during the demo given by Rose Ann Reynolds (CuttersCallous). It was such a thrill to meet Rose Ann, and she is just as sweet and kind and giving as one would assume from all the kind and generous comments she is known for leaving. Rose Ann gave us all a little demonstration on using Copic markers and I was so thrilled that she did!!! I have been so interested in these markers — it honestly seems that EVERYONE has them, except me!!!! And I must say that I truly did enjoy working with them — such fun!!! This is my first attempt using Copic markers:
Rose Ann had these adorable little images stamped for us. They are from a sweet little set called Baskets of Happiness by Gina K. The sentiment is from another Gina K set called Make a Wish. I used my image to make this 4.25″ square card. Rose Ann guided us through our Copic coloring experience, which was so much fun!!! I loved the way the colors flowed out of the pen, how they didn’t leave streak marks and how you can actually remove color and even fix your mistakes!!! My first attempt here is far from perfect, but it was great fun and I think it is certainly presentable and usable. And, I must say, my little session with Rose Ann has certainly convinced me that I truly would like to have these Copic markers!!! I think I would actually enjoy coloring with these wonderful markers!!! Thank you, Rose Ann!!!
- Stamps: By Gina K - Baskets of Happiness, Make a Wish
- Paper: Almost Amethyst, Black, White
- Ink: Versa Fine Onyx Black, Copic Markers (colors unknown)
- Accessories: Ribbon, Cuttlebug and Swiss Dots Folder, Mounting Tape, Dimensionals.
Thanks so much for stopping in!!! I have a surprise for you later in the week — more Blog Candy — and nothing I made this time, but something *real* — you’ll like it!!! See you later!