Sunday, May 17, 2009

Broke Down...

...and bought some Copics. Totally worth it but everytime I use them, I just know that ol' Catholic guilt my mother invested in me will rear it's ugly head. Here's Ian from the Greeting Farm.


27 comments:

Sue from Oregon said...

Don't I know it...I just bought a chunk of them and realized I need/want about twice as many as I have. I am going to a copic certification on Wednesday and am pretty clueless YIKES!

Zarna said...

The colouring looks amazing!!!
Is that your first attempt with copics?

Libby Hickson said...

This is ADORABLE!! Congrats on the Copics, aren't they wonderful? I used to feel guilt, but I got over it - I use them nearly everytime I create, and they make me immensely happy, so I decided I'm worth it! Damnit! ;-)

Cindy Haffner said...

Ian is so cute, super job coloring. Hugs Cindy xxoo

Jan Scholl said...

I bought mine before the price hike about 18 months ago and then hid them for months. I thought because I got such a terrific price on the entire set that they were stolen or something. I hope to use them more but still auto reach for the prismacolors and gamsol. Now if only I could figure out where I stashed the clear envies. Please someone do an inventory on my life.

Tam said...

Hi
Beautiful Card, adorable.
Love the colours.

Tami

Susie said...

Adorable card and GREAT coloring! I am totally enamored by Copics. I rarely use anything else when coloring. I have about 60 of them, now, but gradually will get more. They are expensive but, for me, well worth it. If there's ever a certification class in my area I plan to take it. I'm working on the shading part. Marianne's blog is a big help. I buy mine through Ellen Hutson's store. Enjoy!

Risa said...

Oh my gosh..Ian is BEAUTIFUL! It looks like you have been coloring for years Allison, super great job, beautiful card!
hugs
Risa:)

chelemom said...

WOW! Your coloring is FABULOUS!!! I agree with Libby, I used to feel guilty, but not anymore. I used them ALL the time! It was a really good investment! : )

Tina said...

So cute, your coloring is fantastic.

mudmaven said...

Have not taken the Copic plunge - yet! You're a brave soul. This card is too cute - love the embellies you used. ~chris

Rose Ann said...

So cute, Allison...and your coloring looks wonderful!!

~amy~ said...

Such a FAB card Allison!

Vicki (basement stamper) said...

Such a sweet creation!! You will love your Copics!! It may take a bit to get used to, but I love mine and the results!! :)

Chrissy said...

so cute! I've resisted Copics so far. I'm afraid that buying one would send me down the slippery slope to needing EVERY color! LOL I have bought some Prisma markers though which are a little more economical.......especially here in Canada

mueppi said...

Lovely card with a cute image!
Hugs Gisela

Tracy.H said...

Ian looks great, Allison!!

As long as you use them...no reason to feel guilt. Now...if they sit there for months on end with no playtime...then...yes!! You should feel VERY guilty! ;0)

Terria said...

Gorgeous card the coloring is amazon. I have wanted Copics for awhile myself but I am not too good at coloring I still have trouble coloring in the lines LOL!! So I went the cheap way and bought the BIC Mark it markers instead I love them so far :)

Rita said...

So cute! My brother used to wear caps like that, this image with his cap reminds me of him!

Merlie said...

LOL a little taste... and you'll be coming back for more. You did an awesome job with Ian!

Ila said...

Your card and coloring is Fabulous Allison....I know what you mean though..Catholic girl here too...I felt the same way..Lol...just using them makes me feel better though...rather than leaving them on a shelf like a zillion other things..I've had to have..lol..But now..I'm thinking ...Refills!!!Eeek!!

Deb Neerman said...

Great job coloring, Allison! You're in deep financial trouble now ...

Danni said...

Your coloring is outstanding! Welcome to the addiction!
Great card!

Ann said...

Copics are worth every penny. No guilt from this Catholic schoolgirl. ;) Super cute card.

Stampin_melissa said...

Great job! They are totally worth their $$, ONLY feel guilty if you DON'T use them!!

Crystal said...

Allison this is just sooo cute, Ian looks too cute with his hat..love your layout and the paperclip what a perfect touch!!

Elena said...

Congratulations on the Copics! Wow! I love how you colored this adorable Ian!