Do you ever wonder why we do what we do......Scrapbook? For me it is too leave a footprint on this world, a window into how my family lived its life...our history, our heritage...........how much we were loved, by family, by friends, by the Universe.



To scrapbook or not to scrapbook this is the question? For me there is no contest, scrapbooking became a way of life, my passion, my obsession, my sanctuary. I am a firm believer that the photos we take are a bonus, that its about the story we tell, what we leave behind for future generations so they too can know us.................so that they can feel the love I have for my family even when I am no longer around to share it with them.



I hope that if I cant inspire you to join the ranks of the Scrapbooking community at large that you will at least leave a journal of the well trodden road you have travelled, sharing your adventures, your family traditions, the story you have to tell.

Sunday, October 31, 2010



I have been creating some Christmas cards for an upcoming craft show display. I thought i would try my hand at colouring in sepia tones, i had ordered the colours i wanted to use but had to wait for them to come in. I used Copic markers in the E series 40 through to 49. I am really happy with the finished card.


Who would have thought that in short period of time i have owned my Copic Markers i would become so addicted to them and enjoy colouring in as much as I do.



Im not a lover of Mauve and Blue for Christmas, but was a bit over colouring Red and Green so thougth I would at least make one Christmas card in these tonings.This little Tilda is such a cute little lady and she fit perfectly on my Alota stamps Christmas Sleigh.



Tilda with Reindeer ears is probably my favourite Christmas stamp she is just so cute. This card is my favourite, It came together really easily, i think that the flower soft goes really well on the edge of my sleigh, it almost does look like snow.



My final card that i am sharing didnt come together as quickly as the other three, I wanted Santa to stand behind the sleigh and be leaning on it but it meant i had to make a really big card so i went back to the drawing board and coloured some more Christmas images. I did want to stack all the presents and baubles but again this didnt work for me so i ended up strategically placing the items on the page and this is what i came up with. I have used Flower Soft, white ultra fine glitter and puff paint to create a 3D effect on my images.
I am off to finish some more cards now, i will post these when i am done.
Darelle

18 comments:

  1. Hello Darelle, All your cards are very lovely, but I have a coup de coeur for the one in sepia tones. WOW, Stunning. The contrast between the warm browns and the spectacular white, is gorgeous. Love the lace addition, so delicate.
    Danielle.

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  2. How darling! Great job! I agree with Danielle...that sepia one is too fantastic!

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  3. Wow your cards are very nicely done !

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  4. I have to agree with Danielle. They're all gorgeous but how did you manage such perfection on the sepia tone? It's really special.
    Sue S.

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  5. Beautiful job on all your cards!!! Myrna

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  6. Ooooohhh...Darelle...you've been busy girl!!! They're all so darling...my fave is the last one...with Santa leaning on the ornament!! Love the 3-D effect. I also like the sepia tone card a really lot...and I think the blue and mauve are perfect as a Christmas color combo!!! Gorgeous cards!! Pat Frank

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  7. Your cards are beautiful. I especially love the coloring on the first card. Great job!

    Julie

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  8. Adorable Christmas cards Darelle! What delightful creations! I thoroughly enjoyed checking them all out! lol Charmed and I agree... gotta go put tilda with the reindeer antlers in my cart! lol
    TFS!
    Pam Going Postal

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  9. Oh your cards are very cute. I like the different colors you've used. Very cool!

    Hugs,

    Jackie

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  10. Wow, fabulous cards all, but I do have to agree with Danielle, I just love the sepia one....fantastic coloring.....Can't wait to see more
    hugs

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  11. All your cards are gorgeous!! I'm a big fan of the sepia tone one too!!! Great job
    hugs Leonie

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  12. Hi Darelle!
    OMG these are beautiful cards.
    Your colouring is superb.
    Well done and I'm sure they will be a hit at the show.
    Hugs marion (Maz)

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  13. Beautiful set of cards!!! You are doing a great job with your copics! TFS!
    hugs,
    Shell

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  14. Lots of wonderful coloring and detail on your cards Darelle! Terrific job!!!

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  15. My goodness your cards are just gorgeous. Excellent colors!!!

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  16. The way you coloured with Sephia is just gorgeous!

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  17. Wow, you've been so busy I can see. These are all fabulous cards. You sure are so organized and prepared for this winter :o)
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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  18. Your Christmas cards are delightful - soooooooo creative! I absolutely adore your Santa leaning on the ornament and standing on the seat!
    I do enjoy your work Darelle.
    Sandy

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