Thursday, August 28, 2008

Yayy Me!!

So, I have a confession to make...and yes, I have been doing that a lot here lately...since at least December I have owned a set of 120 Prismacolor pencils. I bought them from a lady selling the entire set, with only about 10 sharpened, for $60...what a steal!! Anyway, I loved looking at them, I bought mineral spirits and blending stumps from Gina K., and there they sat.....and sat. Sad right?? I NEVER even sharpened a single one of them, much less colored with them. I think I was intimidated...and when I saw today's Ways To Use It challenge, I decided that today was the day and I was gonna color with those pencils no matter what!! The challenge, as you may have guessed, was to use colored pencils. So, yep you guessed it, my image was stamped with Black Stazon with colored with Prismacolor pencils and odorless mineral spirits. Now, I can't say that I am completely thrilled with this, and I can DEFINITELY say that I still LOVE my markers, but for my first time coloring anything with them..... it's NOT BAD!!! This card is also for Cindy Haffner's My Favorite Things sketch challenge. She changed the date from Monday to Thursday, so for once I am not late!! The main image and sentiment are from the super cute MFT set Monster Squad. I added some silver brads to the main image and popped it up. The DP(where I got my colors from) is from the K&Co. Halloween Glitter stack. I layered it with Basic Black and added the sentiment and piercing. The scallops were made with my SU scallop punch. The white layer is embossed with my Cuttlebug and swirls embossing folder. I am so proud of my first creation using these pencils, even if I never pull them out again!!LOL!! Plus, I now have 2 Halloween cards made...woohoo!!

That is it for me today, I need to get something stamped and posted for tomorrow. I am going to my sisters house to watch my nephew instead of staying here. He spent the last three days at my Mom's and got a tiny bit home/mommy sick. I figured it would be better for him if I went there instead of dragging him all over!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!
stamps-Monster Squad
paper-Lovely Lilac, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, White, K&Co Halloween paper
ink-Black Stazon
tools-ribbons, silver brads, blending stumps, odorless mineral spirits, Cuttlebug, Swirls folder, scallop punch, Prismacolor pencils

22 comments:

  1. No way... this is your first time using OMS? Your coloring rocks, Jessie! I love your card - those trick or treaters are so cute!

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  2. You did a great job with the OMS and pencils! It makes me want to get mine back out!! Very cute stamp set used also!! Ü

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  3. Your coloring is fantastic!! Prismacolors/OMS was the first coloring technique that I learned and I still love it. :)

    BTW, OMG!! You cannot believe how shocked I was when I opened up my mailbox and found a card from you sitting there. You have no idea how much it made my day. I have been showing it off to everyone telling them that I got a card from stamping royality. :) Thank you so much sweetie!!!

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  4. Adorable Jessie, and your colouring is fabulous! Great job with the pencils!

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  5. WOW! You nailed these guys- adorable!! The card is so cute too- congrats on using your Prismas!!

    And... i got an ADORABLE card in the mail today... you're the sweetest!! My niece and i share the same birthday too! Thank you!

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  6. NOT BAD? omg girl I wish mine looked like that and I have used prisma's for a while now. Holy smokes does your talent never end? sheesh... I love the card.. just darling.

    Hugs
    Jaunice

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  7. Way to rock the Prismacolors, Jessie!! Awesome card!

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  8. WOW!!! I think this is fabulous - can't believe it's your first time!! This card is stinkin' adorable!! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

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  9. Oh Jessie......these little monsters are just too, too cute!!! I think you're coloring is wonderful! I LOVE my Prismas and am so jealous of that awesome deal you got!! Now I totally need help getting the hang of my Copics!!! LOL

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  10. You did an AWESOME job on your coloring! WOW! LOVE IT!

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  11. I'm so glad you blew the dust off these and gave them a try! *giggle*
    This is adorable, Jessie! Looks like you've been using color pencils for years!

    Hugs, Becky:)

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  12. Jessie, I am the same way... I HAD to have prismacolrs and gamsol. I bought them in December and still haven't used them. But you've inspired me... I'll use them this weekend! Great card!!

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  13. Precious card Jessie. Looks like you already have some skills coloring with those pencils. Thanks for your encouraging comments on my blog. I totally appreciate them. Thanks for inspiring me to stamp this weekend.

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  14. Wow, these pencils and your skill are a perfect match! Love this card!

    Have a good time with your nephew, how blessed he is to have you as his Anut!

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  15. The colors are fabulous on this card!! That image is way too sweet too!!

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  16. This is so cute and you did a great job with the coloring!

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  17. Are you sure it was the first time using the prismas?! Awesome card!! I love using any of my Prismas. Take care.

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  18. That card is gorgeous, love the colors Jessie! I think that I will always choose my copics over pencils too. You just can't get the same clear vibrant colors with pencils. Have a great weekend!

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  19. Fabulous job with the prismas Jessie!! I love how your little monsters turned out!

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  20. Jessie, this is FABULOUS!!! Your coloring is really, really good, girl! You're a quick learner... that's for sure! Hugs ~Cindy

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  21. I'm glad you started using them, great job for your first time! It's my favorite method for coloring!! cute card

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  22. Great job with the prisma...your coloring came out amazing!

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