Let Us Not Become Weary

‘Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. ~ Galatians 6:9

I had the opportunity to get crafty yesterday. Something that hasn’t happened in the weeks leading up to Christmas (or since). It was so nice. I did a little inspiration browsing and found my good friend Charmaines‘s awesome Viva La Verve sketch for this week. Charmaine and I used to sketch together every Friday for a long time, and I’ve missed working with her. 🙂 I thought I’d give this one a little whirl.

I used my Verve set, Many Blessings and some beautiful KI Memories, Heirloom paper to make my card. The card base and main image panel is kraft cardstock. After I stamped my flowers on kraft with Rich Cocoa Memento ink, I cut them with Taylored Expressions’ Take Note Die 3.  Then I colored my blooms with Copic. Most kraft cardstocks are so soft, and they will bleed and feather very easily. I have two tidbits of advice: 1) lighter than you think you need colors and 2) soft hand.

I can’t remember the last time I finished off the inside of a card to show you, but this time around I used my  Galatians 6:9 Plain Jane from Verve. These cards will be perfect to send a little love and encouragement. I’ve got a few people in mind this week. I actually made 3 of these cards. I’ll be sending at least two of them out in Monday’s mail. Yeah me!

Don’t forget that the Copic team is in the middle of announcing the many new products coming out this year at CHA. Unlike past years, the new 2011 Copic catalog is a showcase of artists and inspiration, as well as a place where you can find all your favorite Copic supplies. See gorgeous creations from a variety of artists, from paper crafting to pop-culture. The illustrations are GORGEOUS! Some are so lifelike, you’d swear they were photos.

The new catalog will be available in the booth at CHA, and will also be available for download soon from the Copic website. You’ll be able to find this new catalog in your local stores at the beginning of February!

We’re still working on a giveaway for new 2011 Swatchbooks. To win a free 2011 Copic Color Swatchbook, leave a comment on Friday’s post. Tomorrow we each draw a winner, so be sure that you’ve left a comment on each Copic Designer’s blog. We’ll also have a very fun announcement, so I’ll see you tomorrow.

Happy Sunday!

• Stamps: Many Blessings and Galatians 6:9 – Verve Stamps
• Cardstock: Heirloom – KI Memories and kraft cardstock
• Ink: Rich Cocoa Memento – Tsukineko
• Accs: Copic Markers (YR15, Y35, B01, B11, G40, R22, R24), ribbon – Making Memories, Fiskars border punch, sewing machine, button and silk thread