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Penwork
scrapbooking, doodling, pens, gel pens, colored pencils
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Adding Handwriting to Your Scrapbooks
by Denise Gormish (Jan 23, 2013)
Once I came across a note written by my mother. She passed away several years ago but seeing that note, especially the handwriting, brought back a flood of memories of the many times I saw her handwriting throughout her life. It convinced me of the importance of handwriting in our scrapbooks. |
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Using Copics on Colored and Patterned Paper
by Rachel Myerson (Jul 17, 2012)
Recently I have been expanding my use of Copics to color directly onto colored and patterned papers to achieve different effects; I have been very pleased with the results. Here are some guidelines for expanding the usefulness of your Copics by using them directly on patterned and colored papers. |
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Copic Markers: Using Digital Images
by Patter Cross (Nov 30, 2011)
Some people actually prefer digital images or digital stamps over traditional stamps because of storage issues. I still love my rubber stamps best but on occasion, I love to use a digital image especially if that’s the only way to get the image I want to use. So today I wanted to look at how you can use digital images with your Copic markers. |
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Coloring a Detailed Image with Copics
by Patter Cross (Sep 30, 2011)
Today I want to show you how to take that detailed image and make it a simple coloring task with your Copic Markers. |
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Organizing Your Copic Markers
by Patter Cross (Sep 20, 2011)
So you find that your Copic collection is growing. Now you are wondering how you are going to organize these wonderful markers. Today, I want to share a few ideas with you to get you thinking about what may work best for you. |
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Copic Markers - General Care & Traveling with Your Markers
by Patter Cross (Jun 14, 2011)
Copic Markers are definitely a great investment, and I am sure you want to protect that investment. So, today I thought we would talk about how you can protect the markers when you travel and how you care for the markers at home. |
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A Copic Heart Card
by Patter Cross (May 9, 2011)
Copic Markers are fun to use in many ways and on many creations. Today, I thought we would look at how to create a fun card using Copic Markers. So, let’s get started! |
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Product Review: Uni-ball Signo White Impact Pen
by Maegan Hall (Apr 15, 2011)
The Signo White Uni-ball pen is a full-sized pen, which writes in white ink. It features a “uni-glide” gel-ink system that claims to prevent blobs, smears and skips. |
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Product Review: Copic Markers
by Patter Cross (Apr 13, 2011)
Copic Markers are one of the hottest markers in the paper crafting industry right now and for good reason. |
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Copic Markers: Choosing Stamp Inks
by Patter Cross (Feb 11, 2011)
Having the right stamping ink is just as important as having the correct paper. So, today let’s look at how to choose the stamping inks to use with your Copic projects. |
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Copic Markers—Choosing the Right Paper
by Patter Cross (Feb 10, 2011)
It is very important when using Copic markers that you choose the right paper and the right stamp ink; otherwise, your results will be less than pleasing. |
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Refilling Your Copic Markers
by Christine Ousley (May 25, 2010)
How do you refill your Copic marker? It’s actually really easy and very affordable. |
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Copic Colors -- Take Ten
by Georgina Hefferman (Apr 27, 2010)
With over 144 different Copic marker colors available and numerous different types of markers, it can be quite overwhelming knowing where to start. That’s why my recommendation to you (from my own experience) is to purchase the following 10 basic CIAO colors if you are just starting out: |
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Crazy About Copics
by Georgina Hefferman (Mar 24, 2010)
They are an investment that I considered for many months but eventually I bit the bullet and purchased a set of Copic Ciao markers. Simply put, I love them. |
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Copics: The Blender Pen
by Christine Ousley (Feb 23, 2010)
Why is this marker so special? Let's check it out and see! |
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Choosing Your First Copic Markers
by Christine Ousley (Jan 25, 2010)
With over 344 colors to choose from, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed about how to start your collection. I get a lot of questions from beginning Copic users about which colors are best to buy first. |
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Intro to Copic Markers
by Christine Ousley (Dec 25, 2009)
So what’s all the buzz about Copic markers, you ask? Copic markers have quickly become all the rage with stampers, cardmakers and even scrapbookers. Here's a quick run-down of what they have to offer: |
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A New Spin on Spirographs
by Jane Swanson (Oct 9, 2007)
Putting a fresh new spin on your crafting can be as convenient as your basement toy closet. Unearthing a toy from the 60’s called a Spirograph, ccn help you to form perfect swirly spiral designs as decorative embellishments or backgrounds. |
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Putting on the Ritz: Decorative Hand Lettering
by Trish Dykes (Jan 23, 2007)
The same papers and embellishments are available to almost anyone, but you possess one thing that is as unique to you as your own fingerprint: your handwriting. |
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Exercises in Handwriting
by Gwyn Calvetti (Jun 7, 2006)
Our personal handwriting is such an important element in our scrapbooks. It creates a tangible link for our descendants who read our scrawls and chicken scratchings on our pages. If you’ve been reluctant to do so, read on for some ideas and tips to change your mind. |
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Doodling: You Can Do It!
by Jennifer Sizemore (Jun 1, 2006)
Everywhere I look, penwork is being used to accent layouts. Even if you are like me and do not consider yourself a freestyle artist, you can find ways to work this hot trend into your layouts. So, pull out your own box of pens or go buy a new favorite. It is time to doodle and draw!
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Pen Possibilities
by Missy Fortenberry (Mar 27, 2006)
See how this layout uses several different types of pens to get different results and create fun designs. |
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