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Friday, April 9, 2010

Aqua violet Thank you card using copic markers

Hello, friends!

Today I have a non-cricut card that I made using a stamp set, ribbon, and paper from Papertrey Ink. I also added a little bit of shading with a copic marker. It is very subtle, but it makes it much more realistic!


Now for a little tip: For the shading of this entire flower I used a grey C1 marker. It mimics a shade darker than the color of your paper, so it takes out all of the guess work! I really love this technique!


I hope you have a fun weekend planned. Joy and I will be in the kitchen working with our Cricut Cakes. We are planning an entire week next week of creations using the new machine. We are also giving away a Cricut Cake, Elegant Cake cartridge, Holiday Cake cartridge, and a Birthday Cake cartridge. You are definitely going to want to check that out!

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86 comments:

  1. aidensmomApril 9, 2010 at 2:10 AM

    Pretty, Pretty, Pretty card Melanie!!

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  2. yvetteApril 9, 2010 at 2:27 AM

    very beautiful card!

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  3. ClaudiaApril 9, 2010 at 3:44 AM

    Beautiful card.... U are wonderful to share with all of us. I can hardly wait for the "Cake" tips and ideas.

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  4. Doris P.April 9, 2010 at 3:52 AM

    cute card. Wish I were there seeing the cricut cake progress!!

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  5. AnonymousApril 9, 2010 at 4:36 AM

    Wonderful card.

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  6. Jeanette's Stampin' And StuffApril 9, 2010 at 4:45 AM

    I love this card and the colors. TFS

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  7. LindaApril 9, 2010 at 5:02 AM

    beautiful card. Thanks for the tip

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  8. Dawn McCartyApril 9, 2010 at 5:04 AM

    I love Pansie. thanks for sharing.

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  9. Angie LittleApril 9, 2010 at 5:15 AM

    Such a pretty card, Melanie! Hope u and Joy have tons of fun playing with all the cake next week!! Cant wait to see all the creations.
    TFS.

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  10. SantareadApril 9, 2010 at 5:18 AM

    Beautiful card love the colors.

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  11. HelenApril 9, 2010 at 5:18 AM

    You make the most beautiful cards!

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  12. Carol<><April 9, 2010 at 5:20 AM

    so pretty, I love the blues
    Carol N<><

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  13. niaggiApril 9, 2010 at 5:22 AM

    Wonderful card !!! Thanks for sharing.I cant wait to see the cakes!

    nancyiaggi@yahoo.com

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  14. AnonymousApril 9, 2010 at 5:28 AM

    Perfect colors for an elegant card!
    Grans716

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  15. JusthaveingfunApril 9, 2010 at 5:34 AM

    Great card, thanks for the tips. Can't wait for next weeks cake edition. I hope you have a great weekend planned as well. :o)

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  16. SharonApril 9, 2010 at 5:48 AM

    Copic tips now, wow! Is there any area you can't do? Thanks! In regard to the upstream comment, I like your name as Melanie!

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  17. UnknownApril 9, 2010 at 6:12 AM

    Oh very pretty! Love the colors. Thank you for sharing that with us.

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  18. okiemomofthreeApril 9, 2010 at 6:15 AM

    This is so pretty! Of course all of your work is! :)

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  19. AnnApril 9, 2010 at 6:18 AM

    Springtime and violets just go together! Very beautiful! Looking forward to the "cake" week!!
    Ann

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  20. Kelly MassmanApril 9, 2010 at 6:25 AM

    Unusual colors but very pretty!

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  21. DonnaApril 9, 2010 at 6:30 AM

    Great card Melaine, the flower is just beautiful.

    Donna C.
    goCricutgo

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  22. Hey JudeApril 9, 2010 at 6:30 AM

    really pretty card, I love the colors choices. JSharer417

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  23. MelissaApril 9, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    The color combination you used for this card are gorgeous! Can't wait to see what more you and Joy come up with for the Cricut Cake!

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  24. pcmom114April 9, 2010 at 6:48 AM

    A very pretty card. Thanks for sharing.

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  25. Lorus!April 9, 2010 at 6:51 AM

    Thanks for the copic tips. I recently found your videos for copics and after watching them, followed your suggestion to buy a couple close in number to try. I am having a lot of fun!

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  26. Short ScrapperApril 9, 2010 at 6:52 AM

    I've never tried copics. Is there a place where one can get a starter set without spending an arm and a leg? thanks -

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  27. AnonymousApril 9, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    Nancy B...
    What a pretty card. Love the soft colors of the card. Great choice of cardstock.

    Looking forward to seeing the "Cake" tips and ideas.

    lv2dance92@optonline.net

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  28. mdogApril 9, 2010 at 7:06 AM

    Love your copic trick. Will have to try it!

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  29. Angela WApril 9, 2010 at 7:09 AM

    Great colors. Love the polka dot paper. (awillmon39@aol.com)

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  30. 4kids4April 9, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    So pretty! I should really use more ribbon. TFS!

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  31. CamdenApril 9, 2010 at 7:46 AM

    WOW! This is beautiful! Just love everything about it!

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  32. love2createApril 9, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    Very pretty! Love the flower and colors!

    Jean

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  33. BarbaraApril 9, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    Very pretty. Love the colors. The flower looks so real! Thanks for sharing.

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  34. Grammy GGApril 9, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    I just keep learning from you. I love how you added the bow with the button on top--I knew my card needed something extra and now I know what to do :) :) Appreciated the great tips on the copic markers. Thank you, thank you!!

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  35. A Cup of Cold WaterApril 9, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    I really love that card. My first trial with Copics wasn't so good. I guess I need to re-visit that.
    Thanks as always for sharing
    Susan

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  36. MizMaryAnnApril 9, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    Very pretty card. The paper and colors go together so well.

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  37. racinggrandma61April 9, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    cute card

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  38. shariApril 9, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    Courtney (just kidding) Melanie, I love your card,the stamp is so cute. Shari (cricutrookie)

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  39. Connie GageApril 9, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    Very pretty card. I love it.


    punkyann@iserv.net

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  40. Minta's CreationsApril 9, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    That is such a beautiful card. when you use the markers how do you cut it out at the same time? I haven't had a chance to use the markers yet. Thanks for sharing!
    Minta
    mintab@gmail.com

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  41. LindaApril 9, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    This is beautiful even without the Cricut! Your coloring is wonderful.

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  42. DoriGApril 9, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    Thank you for the grey C1 copic marker tip. The idea of shading bemuses and confounds me. I think I can use your tip successfully.

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  43. AnonymousApril 9, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    Very cute card, love the flower:) thanks for the coloring tip:)
    Monica L.
    monita23@ca.rr.com

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  44. Kim.April 9, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    Such a pretty card and those papers are beautiful.
    Kim xXx

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  45. KarenApril 9, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    Very pretty card. Love the colours. I've never used copic markers before but it looks interesting!

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  46. DawnllApril 9, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    What a pretty card sweetie!

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  47. AnonymousApril 9, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    Pretty card
    Erin K.

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  48. Sandy from UkiahApril 9, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    Very lovely. I don't know how to check you out to win my cricut cake machine...

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  49. maryannsApril 9, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    Great looking card! You and Joy have fun with the new Circut!

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  50. jlsApril 9, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    Very nice card. I have been checking out the Copic markers.....love the look you get by using them. Thanks for your tips to use them! jls IA

    jlscheiber@gmail.com

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  51. pjApril 9, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    Love flowers. Haven't used copic markers before. I was hoping to stay away from the expense, but now I don't know? jsj111@cox.net

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  52. LindaApril 9, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    Love the Aqua color. I also noticed that you are using a strip of paper on the inside of the cards. I am going to do that.
    Thank you
    Linda in Stanwood

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  53. Susan PaytonApril 9, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    What a wonderful card and your blog design is fabulous. The more I read these card blogs the more interested I am becoming in learning how to make them. Thank you for letting me visit.
    Susan
    http://amazingcouponanddiscountdeals.blogspot.com

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  54. Scrapper69April 9, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    Melanie...this is such a beautiful card! I've never bought from papertrey ink before (gasp!) but every time I see your cards I hop over to their web site... when I finally break down and purchase something from them..you'll be the first to know... it would be thanks to you for all the wonderful cards/layouts you make! :)

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  55. JessicaApril 9, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    Lovely card Court.....oops I mean Melanie!!! :) I love that technique with the copics too! It makes it easier if you don't get the shading just right. Use the C1 around the edges too!

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  56. Susan PaytonApril 9, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    Well I posted but cannot see where my post is. But I loved reading your blog.
    Susan
    http://amazingcouponanddiscountdeals.blogspot.com

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  57. CrhigaApril 9, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    Great card!!!

    Carol

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  58. LiliApril 9, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    Love the card, stamp, colors, paper, I just love your creations Melanie!

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  59. Kimberly T.April 9, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    So pretty! I love the papers.

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  60. AnonymousApril 9, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    mmmm pretty!!!!

    deelepage@hotmail.com

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  61. ckeller219April 9, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    Very pretty card. How I would love to win that package. You guys are awesome.

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  62. myscrappingtimeApril 9, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    what a beautiful card. thanks for share.

    www.myscrappingtime.blogspot.com

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  63. AnonymousApril 9, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    hi melanie! wishing you and the family a sunny weekend too! i love how you work with the copic markers...this lil card is so sweet!
    marie sierra
    mea57_98@yahoo.com

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  64. CuddlyBunnyApril 9, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    This card is so beautiful! It's really deserving of a matching cake, don't you think?

    Ho ho. Have fun this weekend!

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  65. PamelaApril 9, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    This is such a pretty card, I love it.

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  66. The Art of Being KelcifiedApril 9, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    Beautiful card! Love that technique of using the gray marker! I need to get me some of those Copics! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  67. MyAuntKathApril 9, 2010 at 4:02 PM

    Oh Melanie this is so beautiful! What stamps and paper did yu use? Kathie kdobbins194807@yahoo.com

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  68. DocscrapperApril 9, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    Cute card. I need to play with my copic markers!

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  69. scrapguyApril 9, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    you did it again--a true artist with those markers!!!

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  70. JennyKozarApril 9, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    Beautiful! So inspiring!

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  71. Cindy HouseApril 9, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    Another wonderful card. You are very talented and inspiring.

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  72. CMOM ProductionsApril 9, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    great colors!

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  73. SharonApril 9, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    Love this card! So very pretty!! :)

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  74. GabyCreates.comApril 9, 2010 at 7:29 PM

    Thanks! I just started buying Copic markers but have not yet used them ...Im going to keep cheking here for your tips and ideas..

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  75. SherriC.April 9, 2010 at 9:10 PM

    very pretty card Melanie,

    I received my EC win today, Thank you so much for the card, I LOVE raspberries,it is such a sweet addition to the prize, Thank you so much,
    Sherri

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  76. cardchick's worldApril 9, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    so pretty...luv that flower stamp!
    and the paper is great too!!!
    josiej@myway.com

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  77. Cindy GrohApril 9, 2010 at 11:14 PM

    Beautiful card. TFS

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  78. MicheleApril 9, 2010 at 11:16 PM

    So cute. I need to give those copic markers a try.

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  79. TurnedgypsyApril 10, 2010 at 12:01 AM

    i really want that cake machine. great card melanie. love your blog. thanks

    chriswooten57
    mcwooten1999@carolina.rr.com

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  80. ~Tammy~April 10, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    Thanks for sharing the card. I would be interested in seeing a video on copic shading to see the tip you were speaking of and a "recipe" of the supplies you used. So pretty! I love PTI. Again, TFS!

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  81. JetApril 10, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    beautiful card Melanie!

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  82. ConnieApril 10, 2010 at 6:05 PM

    Love the card! Have fun with the Cricut Cake. Can't wait to see what you bring to us!

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  83. MandyApril 10, 2010 at 8:49 PM

    Gorgeous!!

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  84. LilGreenBugApril 10, 2010 at 11:18 PM

    I LOVE this card, Melanie!! Is the flower stamp from a set or just an individual stamp? It's really beautiful!! Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to all the Cake projects next week!!!

    Blessings and hugs!
    Linda

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  85. dianneApril 11, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    Great card. I haven't got up the nerve to even buy a copic marker ;). Ooooone day..... TFS
    I can't hardly wait to see all the wonderful things you and Joy will create/design to share with us.
    dianne31331

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  86. flowerdiscoApril 12, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    love it, tfs!

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