Lovely Lilacs

Howdy all!  It’s been a busy week here in this household.  Last weekend it was “crazy clean the house weekend” because my Mom was coming to visit on Tuesday morning from Ontario.  We always make a point of her coming out to Alberta to visit us and I always go home to Ontario at least once a year to see her.

I didn’t have time to actually sit down and create a card for today until yesterday.  And since my Mom’s here still, I invited her to create along with me today as she’s just starting to learn how to use her Copic Markers.

Both our cards today feature the stunning Power Poppy “French Liliac” digital image.

So here is the card MY MOM, Mary, created…

My Mom used some Spring greens on her Lilacs and airbrushed her back ground.

And then here’s the card I created…

I used the “French Liliac” stamp set but also the “Potted Primroses” stamp set for my sentiment.

Here’s a little close up…

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Now… off you go on a little hop through all of the Bloom Brigade blogs...

Allison Cope – you are here!
Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence
Dawn Burnworth
Julie Koerber
Kathy Jones
Katie Sims
Leslie Miller
Stacy Morgan
Tosha Leyendekker
Marcella on the Power Poppy Blog


Happy hopping everyone!

~ Ally ~

Sponsored by:  Power Poppy

Allison’s Supplies:
stamps: Power Poppy (French Liliac, Potted Primroses)
cardstock:  X-Press It Cardstock
patterned paper:  Carta Bella (Yesterday)
die cut shapes: Lawn Fawn (Stitched Rectangles)
ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Copic Markers, White Jellyroll Pen, Sakura Glaze pen
tool:  Copic Airbrush
twine:  Bead Landing.

Technique Toolbox: Dye Ink Pads - Class Now Open!

What’s this?  February 18th?  Why yes!!!  That was YESTERDAY!

We’ve been working on this class for months and we are STOKED to be opening the doors today…by WE, I mean:

• Maureen Merritt
• Kristie Goulet
• Heather North
• Allison Cope – that’s me!
• Isha Gupta
• Kay Miller
• Stephanie Klauck

and Catherine Pooler!  More than 20 video tutorials, 35+ samples and written tutorials to teach you how to streeettch those Dye Ink Pads to make the most of them.

Click here to register now! 

Subscribe in the next week and you’ll get this amazing reference guide AND a coupon code to shop at Ellen Hutson!

Click here to register now! 

Here’s a peek at some of the awesomeness in this class:

There are also prizes for class attendees up for grabs.  Check it out:

• 12 pack of Dewdrop Memento Ink Pads from Imagine Crafts
• $20 Gift Certificate to Whimsy Stamps
• FIVE $20 Gift Certificates to CAS-ual Fridays
• At the Office Stamp Set and Office Supplies Die set from My Favorite Things Stamps

Click here to register now! 

~ Ally ~

Let’s Get Inky!

We are really looking forward to releasing our next class this week!  Ink pads are the most important tool stampers own and can be one of the most versatile.   What if there was ONE resource that taught you how to make the most of them?

Here are all the need-to-know deets:

• Registration opens on Tuesday, 2/17 for StampNation Members – don’t forget to use your $10 discount code you’ll find in the forum!
• General Registration opens on Wednesday
• Sign up in the first week and get your quick reference guide for Dye Ink Pads – this is a MUST HAVE at your craft table!
• Class attendees will get a special discount code to shop at Ellen Hutson through Feb. 24.
• Prizes!  Class attendees will be in the running for some amazing prizes.

When we started planning this class, we thought we’d do a mini class…

ummm…yeah….

We got carried away teaching, stamping, creating and having a blast and now this class is overflowing with amazing stuff!

Wait until you see this PDF resource that Maureen put together. Let me tell you, this resource ALONE is worth the price of admission.

note:  the reference guide is a download…not a physical product.

Prizes for class attendees:

• 12 pack of Dewdrop Memento Ink Pads from Imagine Crafts
• $20 Gift Certificate to Whimsy Stamps
• FIVE $20 Gift Certificates to CAS-ual Fridays
• Stamp and Die set from My Favorite Things Stamps

See you on Wednesday inside the classroom!

~ Ally ~

More Video Tutorials over at Scrapbook & Cards Today

Today I’m sharing another technique video over on the Scrapbook & Cards Today blog. I’m featuring Stampin’ Up! stamps and a technique focused on a watercolor effect using Copic Markers.
Come and join me today HERE!

Here's a little sneak peek for ya...

Scrapbook & Cards Today offers up all kinds of cool and trendy offerings for today’s card maker and scrapbooker.  They also produce a FREE magazine!  You can either download it for FREE here or subscribe to a year long subscription and receive their amazing publication right to your doorstep.

Make sure to check out the SCT blog!

Happy creating everyone!

~ Ally ~