Good morning and welcome to a very special blog hop! I am excited to announce my participation and publication in the new
Copic Coloring Guide, Level 2: Nature!
Copic Coloring Guide, Level 2: Nature!
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Authors Colleen Schaan and Marianne Walker have partnered up again with the team at AnniesAttic.com and some of the most talented artists and designers in the industry to bring you a quality publication packed full of techniques, theory, tutorials, and inspiration. The 64-page book is the next step in the Coloring Guide series, offering information and educational material for crafters of all skill levels.
From the introductory suggestions for creating a Copic journal and tips for working with digital images, to explanations of advanced blending techniques and detailed tutorials for coloring specific objects, the book presents useful information in an easy-to-follow format.
A bonus CD comes with the book that contains all of the hand-drawn images used in the tutorial section of the book, along with the assembly instructions for all of the projects.
Each participating designer is hopping today to give you a peak at their favorite project from the book - and a chance to WIN your own autographed copy!
Here is a peek of one of the 2 cards I have published in the book hooorayyyy….
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Iam also going to be able to give to one of you 3 digi images kindly sponsored by Krista Smith (Saturated Canary Images)
image below is called Copica
I have made this card for today..
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and a Fuschia Mini Ribbon Kit kindly sponsored by Mary (The Ribbon Girls)
Here is a peek of one of the 2 cards I have published in the book hooorayyyy….
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Iam also going to be able to give to one of you 3 digi images kindly sponsored by Krista Smith (Saturated Canary Images)
image below is called Copica
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and a Fuschia Mini Ribbon Kit kindly sponsored by Mary (The Ribbon Girls)
To help kick off the celebration of the new book... each designer on the hop is giving away an autographed copy of the book...signed not only by Colleen and Marianne, but by the individual designer too! Please comment on this post for your chance to win your copy of mine! Commenting will be closed midnight on Friday, March 9th, I will announce winner on Saturday. Winners will be announced on the individual designer's blog.
Michele Boyer Lori Craig
Jennifer Dove-Bonner Sharon Harnist Tammy Hershberger Melanie Holtz
Michelle Houghton Debbie Olson Claudia Rosa (you are here)Colleen Schaan Marianne Walker
Can't wait for your copy? Copic Coloring Guide Level 2: Nature is now available at many stamping and scrapbooking stores. Visit your local store today and ask about availability. It is also sold through the Annie’s Attic catalog, accessible online at AnniesAttic.com
Michele Boyer Lori Craig
Jennifer Dove-Bonner Sharon Harnist Tammy Hershberger Melanie Holtz
Michelle Houghton Debbie Olson Claudia Rosa (you are here)Colleen Schaan Marianne Walker
Can't wait for your copy? Copic Coloring Guide Level 2: Nature is now available at many stamping and scrapbooking stores. Visit your local store today and ask about availability. It is also sold through the Annie’s Attic catalog, accessible online at AnniesAttic.com
230 comments:
1 – 200 of 230 Newer› Newest»I would love a chance to win a copy of the book.
Claudia, I am so thankful that you joined us in this publication!~ Thank you for sharing your amazing talents with us. (And can I say that I LOVE this Copica... you made an amazing card!)
Hugs - Colleen
Great shading on both of your cards today. That's my biggest problem. Maybe the book could help me out. Edna
Hi Claudia
I would love to be in with a chance. I adore your card with Copica your colouring is out of this world.
hugs
Sandra (craftynan)
Oh am so hoping to win this book and truly love your card spectacular coloring
Your cards look awesome!! Would love to win a copy ♥
(GASP....) I LOVE the way you colored your Magnolia image! WOW!! I've never gotten any Magnolia stamps because there's NO way I could color like that! You're AMAZING!! Thank you for the chance to win this book!!
Congrats on your contribution in this book! How exciting for you~ beautifully colored card!
love both images,but the girl in the liberty card stole my heart. it may have to do with having 2 sons in the military, but she is so stinkin cute. thanks for sharing.
Your cards are beautiful Claudia. Thanks for a chance to win this fabulous book.
Congrats on being published in this book. I can see why. Your coloring is a amazing. Thanks for offering this giveaway. This book is the Godiva of blog candy.
Two fabulous cards! I love that with your shading there is no lines....just perfect shading!! WOW!~!
I sure would love to have a copy.just too cute...:)
Wow!! So super exciting and congrats to you! Thanks so much for the chance to win!!!
Your cards are so fabulous! Thanks for the chance at this wonderful book.
The cards are beautiful as always!! Thanks for the chance to win this book!
I love her! Patriotic stamps seem to be so hard to find! Beautiful job, thanks for sharing!
Claudia, your coloring and cards are always AMAZING! Congratulations on being published in the book!
I would love to win a copy of the book to see all my friends gorgeous creations!
Hugs and smiles
These are so great
Love your work and It will be great to have a chance to learn from you! Perfect!
Wie immer zuckersüße Karten!
Und wer hätte dieses Buch nicht gerne ....
LG
Annchen
Beautiful coloring! Can't wait to get the book IRL to study everyone's great creations!
Such a cute card. I would love a chance to win one of these books. Thanks.
Two beautiful cards!
Hugs,
Maria B.
Awesome I will have to order my copy
Thank you for a wonderful chance to win
Hugs
fabulous card Thanks for the chance to win the book
Oh wow Claudia. You so deserve to be in that design team. Your colouring is awesome !! Your card is gorgeous. Thanks for a chance to win this book. Would be great :)).
Hugs Monique
Your colored cards are AMAZING!!! Would LOVE to win this fabulous autographed Copic resource as I truly NEED it!!!
...would love to win. Thanks!
Great coloring on both cards--congrats on being published in this book.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com
Beautiful work!
thanks for the chance to win the wonderful book!
Danae
Claudia!! Your work is always amazing!!! No words to tell you how much I love all of them!!! Ilove the colors, the design and your coloring is out of this whole world!!
Thanks a lot for the chance of winning one of these books!!
Have a marvellous week!!
Hugs
Regina
LOVE LOVE the coloring, of course and that Copic gal is FABULOUS!!! I'm off to check out her other digis!!
Your coloring is GREAT! Those S. Canary stamps are just adorable. Really enjoy your blog and cards. Thanks
Beautiful coloring and shading on both of your cards. Thanks for the chance to win.
Your work is so beautiful!
thanks for the chance to win!
Danae
Your work is so beautiful!
thanks for the chance to win!
Danae
Wonderful cards. Exciting stuff. Would love to win a copy cause I know it would really help in learning new techniques and is on my must have wish list for sure. Love the first publication so much and still refer to it so this is an additional bonus. Exciting.
Marcie
Lovely card. Would love to win the book!
Thanks for an opportunity to win the book. It would be a big help.
Hey, Claudia! It seems only natural that you should be in this publication, as your colouring is always amazing! Fabulous card creations, as ever! I'd love to win a copy of the book! Lisa x
Thanks for the chance to win! Your coloring is fantastic! Thank you so much for the ideas!
OMG, I want a copy, please, please, please! :-)
What a great card. Your coloring is fabulous. Thanks for the chance to win my own signed copy of the book.
These are beautiful! Love your coloring!
Both of these cards are awesome. Everything about them is great. Love them. Love you color combo and the papers that you used.
I'd love to look at this book.I definitely need to work on coloring nature items.
these are just such gorgeous cards!! Hugs Juls
I love both of these cards! I love that there is a chance to win a copy of the book as well! Thanks!
Sue O
Fabulous cards! Thanks for the chance to win the book ;)
Oh to be able to color like that!
two projects...wow. that is so wonderful.
Love the Saturated Canary. I just think Krista is so talented. and the chance for 3 of her images...oh my
Would love to win the book. thank you for giving us the opportunity
Two cards! I can certainly see why. You did a great job. Thanks for the chance to win.
Huge fan of your work! Would love to win a signed copy!!
Wonderful cards!! I would be soo happy to win this book!
Hugs, Sonja.
These really are beautiful cards. The images are great of course and the shading is perfect.
Your cards are amazing, I want to learn to color like that, Thank you so much for sharing them and the chance to win.
Wow the colours on these cards are simply STUNNING. You are so clever colouring the stamps in and making them pop.
Well done
hugs Elaine
That Copica digi image is so cute. Love the coloring on both cards. Very inspiring! Congrats on the book...hope I win a copy!
Wow, these are gorgeous! I love Saturated Canary!! Thank you for the chance to win.
And here we are at almost the end of the list. Hopping trough all these beautiful cards I finely see yours. You make beautiful things, I admire your work for quite some time now. Just love what you do with the pictures en the copic’s. Keep up the good work, because you make my day. I always start by looking at your designs and have a cup of coffee. Great start of the day.
Thanks for the great change to win en good luck with your blog en pretty pressings.
Greetings,
Nanda
Beautiful work! Congrats on being published!
Fabulous cards! Your coloring is gorgeous. I can't wait to get a look at this book to learn some new Copic techniques.
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Oh, Congratulations!! It is a well deserved honor. I love your work and would love to own a copy of this book. Lovely cards!! Every detail is just stunning! Thanks for the chance to win!
xoxo, Christine
Oh what I wouldn't give to be able to color like you ladies!
Your work is truly inspirational.
I need this book...LOL you coloring is always amazing!
It's been way too long since I've been by to visit you, Claudia! Your work has progressed so much over the past couple of years, and your coloring is so beautiful! Your talent is beyond words! Congrats on your involvement with this book!
hugs, Sharon
Dear Claudia,
Congratulations on this big accomplishment. You totally deserve to be published with the best. all of you are very talented. Your coloring is stunning and an inspiration to me and many other crafters.
Hugs,
Paola
Das Buch muss Ich unbedingt kaufen....deine Kaertchen sind einzigartig coloriert.....du bist eine Meisterin mit copics!
Congratulations, the book looks fantastic. I love both those images! xx
Beautiful coloring. I love the patriotic card. The coloring is just amazing. I'd love to win a copy of the book.
Great colouring as I have seen all the way along and good promoters of the book. Please enter my name in the draw. Thank you
What a wonderful prize! Thanks for the chance to win.
Would love to be able to try to recreate these adorable images, your work is amazing!!
Love the festive coloring on the Magnolia card. And....I've fallen in love with Krista's images!! Thank you for the chance at winning this fabulous prize. :)
Your coloring always rocks, Claudia! I can't wait to see the new book! Thanks for the chance to win!
Love Krista's image and the way you've colored her. Thanks for the chance to win this book.
Your cards are gorgeous. Thanx for sharing and for the chance to win a copy of the book! :)
KimMJ
bast830@comcast.net
Love both your cards! I would love to win a copy of this book and learn more about coloring. I have the first one and it has been really helpful.
Wonderful news Claudia, big congrats and what an opportunity to share your talent with loads of crafters!!!
Your cards are stunning as always and I'm head over heels in LOVE with Krista's images and Copica is soooooo cute!!!!!!
Hugs, Irene
Just great coloring...love to win a copy of the book. thanks
EEEEEEEEEK...be still my heart...Tilda...love her! Great job on the coloring. Love her shoes!!
I would love to win this book!! Your samples are amazing! TFS
I so love your work and it does not surprise me to find you along side these other talented women. But I do so understand the feeliing. I just love both the images you are shareing tody. Beautiful work as always.
Love your cards, Claudia ;- ) great texture and dimension. TFS!
Super excited to see the book! Can't wait to pick up some new ideas and techniques to try out.
Both cards are wonderful but the Saturated Canary card really blows me away. Thanks for the chance to win this book
Love your adorable cards! I have the first book so I need this one! Would love to win!
Magnolia rules !! amazing work :)
and thanks for giving us a chance to win the book ! keeping my fingers crossed :)
Would really love to have book 2. I have the first one and have learned lots from it. Thanks for the chance to win.
Very nice. Two of my favorite image sources - Magnolia's and Saturated Canary! And the coloring of these images is super nice!
I just love Copics and am so new to them..this book would be so awesome.. thanks for the chance to win ! Hugs, Michelle van Wyk
Claudia,
your cards are so cute,and so very colorful and happy looking. Love the second one, is that a self portrait, with copics in hand? !!! :) Great card~~ Congrats on publishing. And thanks for sharing your works of art and for the chance on your blog for the drawing on this wonderful looking book.
Hugs
Donna
Great coloring! I would love a chance to win this book, thank you!
What a wonderful thing! The cards are very beautiful and your coloring always perfect, very inspirational.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Hugs
Cinzia
Beautiful cards, awesome coloring. I would love to win an autographed copy of this book.
Your colouring and creations are alwaays so amazing Claudia. Many thanks for the chance to win and keep colouring! xx
Awesome cards, love your coloring. Thanks for a chance to win this book.
Great cards! Your coloring is fabulous! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the new book! It looks terrific!
DeniseB
Congratulations Claudia! Your colouring is always amazing and I would love to win a copy of that book it looks fab!
Helen x
My daughter and I just started using copics and we love them. Would love to have the book to help us perfect our coloring.
My daughter and I just started using copics and we love them. Would love to have the book to help us perfect our coloring.
Can't wait to get my hands on the second book; the first was so helpful. I love the pleats you colored in on the patriotic Magnolia girl.
Wow - just going through this blog hop and seeing what you talented artists have created makes me realize I definitely do not use my copics enough! Hopefully I can win this book and learn more tips and techniques! Thank you.
Wow. Love your cards. I love how you've coloured Copica. She's one of my favourite Digi's x
Congratulations, you are so talented that I am not surprised you are in that book. The book would be a real "bible" to anyone who loves colouring in their images and to have it autographed too a real treasure.
Here's hoping - of course it is better odds than playing the lottery.
Hugs,
SarahSx
I would love a chance to win this book!! I love those two cards you made. The America one is my favorite! Keep up the great work!
Wow...your work is stunninThank you for the chance to win!g!!!
Fabulous work! Can't wait to see the book in person ;)
Thanks for the chance to win
oh my what great cards! I would love to win the new book and have that extra help with my copic coloring.
Lovely work, but that is a given from this blog! You are an amazing artist and I would love to win a book autographed by you!
Congrats on being published in the new book!!! I can see why - your coloring is beautiful!
I love your cards. The book looks wonderful. I wish I could win one.
Claudia
I just love how you have coloured both these images. You provide me with so much inspiration! Thank you for the fantastic opportunity to win this pack.
Carmel
Wow! Two cards! Congratulation and thanks for the chance to win :)
Congratulations! Love your colouring! Thanks for the chance to win!
Hello Claudia, I was supposed to pop up thismorning LOL seems to my by my number , I am pretty late! Nonetheless, I am looking forward to put my hand on a copy of this book, always eager to learn about copics and coloring. You are my favourte teacher, too bad we live so far apart!
Your tilda card is just awesome. Love your beautiful coloring and mise en scène. totally awesome.
and copica, is just a darling.
thank you for a chance to win.
Sending love from MOntreal. Hugs.
I have the first book and refer to it all the time. The idea of a CD with book two is AWESOME!
So cute! Love the images and truly enjoy your coloring of them. Your eye for color and the ability to make your picture POP is inspiring! Hop I win a copy of this book!
Congratulations on your inclusion in this new publication. Eager to see more. Fingers crossed!
Love your card samples..I can see why they would be included in the book...AWESOME colors and coloring!
Love your card samples..I can see why they would be included in the book...AWESOME colors and coloring!
Thanks for the chance to win! Beautiful cards!
I really like both cards.Let Freedom Ring touches my heart because my son is an Iraqi War vet. I'd love to learn to color the way you and all of the women do and would love to win a book with your autograph!
Hi Claudia :)
What a lovely Copica :) I love love love it! Thanks for sharing!
Hugs,
Asmah
What a cutie. Great colouring and many thanks for the opportunity of winning this great learning resource.
That 4th of July card is spectacular! Can't wait to get a copy; thanks for a chance to win one! =)
Hi Claudia! It is so cool that you were able to participate in the making of this book. I would love a chance to win it. Thanks for the opportunity.
Julie G
I always admire your work and here again, your shading is gorgeous. Thank you so much for the opportunity to win this book - I would learn a lot about using my markers from it!
Oh wow! Thanks for the chance to win such a wonderful prize! I love these books so far!
Would love to win an autographed copy! Thanks!
Loved both cards but the shading in the second card is wow.
What a great book to win.
mmlmn at polar comm dot com
AWesome cards from everyone in the book. Would love the chance to win!
wonderful cards!! Need to get lessons from you!
So excited for a chance to win an autographed copy of this book.
What an exciting blog candy. I just love your contribution to this great book. Thanks for the chance to win
Wow!!! The way you colored that Magnolia is great, but Copica looks fantastic... I love her!!!
What a beautiful contribution! Thanks for the chance to win the book!
Wow--both cards are incredible!!!
Star spangled love and the little artist girl...WOW!! Thank you for the chance to win
Fabulous job on this image. I'd love to win the book and learn some of your secrets.
How cool another guide!~Thanks for the chance to win!
Oh My Gosh I love your first card, I"m going to have to get that stamp, it is just terrific,your second card is shaded so well, I love it. . .thanks for a chance at winning the guide book. . I'm keeping my fingers crossed it's me!
Less is certainly moe in those cards. Great work.
I love the sweet little red, white and blue card! Thank you for an opportunity to win a great guide.
Hi Claudia,
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zur Publikation im neuen Copic Coloring Guide, wo Du zu Recht Deine tollen Werke präsentieren darfst. Ich liebe Deine Karten und bewundere Deine Coloration seit jeher. Vielen Dank für die Chance, das super Candy zu gewinnen.
Ganz liebe Grüsse, Anja
Hi Claudia!
I'm a big fan of your artwork! I'm glad to see your beautiful cards were included in this book!
Hugs,
Isabel Palencia
roses4lola@yahoo.com
After readin' the first book.. I was excited to get into playin' with copics. Now I just love them more then my colored pencils. I'd love to win this book.
I already have the first book and I need this one too  ̄ω ̄
Congratulations on being a part of the book. I can't wait to see the whole thing, and as cash is a bit tight at the moment, I'm hoping I'm lucky enough to win a copy.
Love your card.
Hugs
Judi x
I haven't worked with digital images before. I can see I will need to get this book! Thanks for the chance to win.
Wow what gorgeous creations congratulations on having them included in THE book .....amazing talent xxxxxx hugs amanda
Your cards are beautiful! I love your coloring skills.. thank you for sharing!
Such a pretty card! Crossing my fingers & hoping I'll be lucky :)
Great job Claudia on both your cards that are in the new book. Congratulations to you too. Thanks so much for a fun chance to win the book too. As always your coloring is SUPER!
hugs
Peggy
Hi Claudia,
Your cards are always creative and beautiful. Thank you for the chance to win this autographed book :)
Blessings,
Adriana XX
Amazing card! Loving the copics♥
YAYYY! love it!
great coloring!
thanks for a chance to win the book
~kathryn
Love your cards, your coloring is amazing. Would love the chance to win this card.
WOW!!! Love your coloring!!!
Adorable cards,I want a Copic apron...LOL. Winning your book would be fantastic. Hope I am lucky. Thanks
WOW Claudia.. I'm in awe of your coloring.. the shading and details are exquisite!! Congrats on being pubbed in that book, it's definitely on my "must have it" list!!! Thank you so much for the chance to win. xoxo
Would love to win a Copic book of any kind! Thanks for the chance.
Beautiful cards and beautiful coloring!! Congrats on being published in the new Copic Coloring Guide! I would love to win your autographed copy.
Congratulations Claudia!
Love the colours on your Tilda, stunning work.
Thank you for sharing your talents with all of us! Love your skin tones... they make me crazy, so i look forward to learning more techniques to help improve that area of my coloring...
Thank you for the opportunity to win :) Love the colouring on the Saturated Canary Image :)
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Celestial Things
Love both your cards could see the first one going to Operation Write Home!
Oh my Claudia, I am so happy I hopped on over to your blog, you do fantastic work no wonder you would get published! You have a blog stalker now,lol! I have been venturing over to the digi side and started with Saturated Canary and Mo's Digital Pencil, they have me as a stalker too :) hee hee.
I have been colouring now for a little over one year and still haven’t tackled landscapes due to a lack in confidence. I would love to have this in my collection as I am sure it would be very helpful. Thanks for giving us this opportunity to win it. S
Your work is wonderful! I am crossing my fingers that I win!
Hello...fantastic cards!
So I´ll try to win the wonderful book.
Greetings
Daniela
beautiful! I adore the talent by these ladies! I would love to win!! =)
i love the airy feeling of your coloring style...i will have to work on that. look forward to reading all about it in the book. CONGRATS!!
I really LOVE your coloring!! I would love to win this book. I think it would do wonders for my budding copic skills. Thank you SO much for the chance to win.
Congrats Claudia! I LOVE your blog and can't wait to start my day wit your latest updates. Your coloring and cards - especially the Magnolias - are so amazing, it's an inspiration. Thanks for sharing and for offering what looks like an awesome book!
I would love to win a copy of this book; the inspiration and instruction would be awesome!
What a cute idea! Looking forward to seeing who wins. :D I'd love to get a copy. hehe
Nice card....and this is a great book, wish to win a copy. thanks
Claudia, as always your coloring is amazing. I have Book 1 so I'm thinking that Book 2 is going to be necessary. Thanks for the chance!
Claudia, CONGRATS on being PUBLISHED!!!!!!
Both your cards are AMAZING, your colouring is wonderful!!!! Thank you so much for the chance to win your prizes!
You've got some cute things!! Thanks for the chance to win a book.
I've always been a huge admirer of your amazing colouring talent! Both of these cards are gorgeous. I love copica! Thanks for the chance to win!
Krista
"Let Freedom Ring" and the Copics flow! You could not have designed a card any better in the true spirit of freedom. Nice job. Donna
I love this card. So colorful.I admire your creations. Saturated canary has the sweetest didgis. Love them. Love, Lene
would love to have a chance to win this book, just love the inspiration that comes from it
What a great job on BOTH cards...Congratulations on not only one, but two entries in the new book! Thanks for the opportunity to win...
Your cards are absolutely beautiful!!! Thank you so much for a chance to win a copy of the book. Have a great day!!!
WOW--a chance to win this outstanding book--and a signed copy too!
Great cards on your blog--thanks for the inspiration! And, thanks for the opportunity to win!
Love, love, love your cards :-)
Would love to win a copy of this book!! Just starting out and need all the help I can get :-D
Beautiful work! I would so love to learn from you!
Beautiful cards. I can't wait to see the book.
Thanks for the chance to win. Copic coloring is so beautiful! Takes paints and crayons and water coloring to a different brighter level.
Wow, I could really use a coloring guide.
How exciting! I am behind the times because I never even heard of these books! Now I have to go buy the first one, lol ~~
Love your coloring of the Magnolia stamp and thank you for introducing me to the Saturated Canary Images, I love them!!!
Z
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i heart copics! thanks for a chance to win the book! i really do need to learn how to use these, just bought set D and E. still saving for sets A-C!
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