Feathered Friends tutorial and a giveaway!
In July, Alicia, Jessica and I were lucky enough to go to the Copic Certification class in Milwaukee where we became a "Certified Copic Instructors." I had a great time playing with some of the other types of Copic markers, pens and tools that I had never had the chance to try before.
Marianne, the instructor was lots of fun and demonstrated some techniques that I hadn't seen before. One of them was using something she called "nasty rags." LOL! I didn't know what to expect. But once I saw it, I knew I had to share it with you!
Instead of "Nasty Rags,"
I'll call this technique "Adding texture with colorless blender solution."

If you look closely at the owls, they've been colored with Copic markers but they also seem to have feathers!
Here's how you can create this same look on your cards.
First, stamp your image. In this case, I used the two owls stamp from "Owl always love you." I stamped them using a Black Memento Ink Pad.

I used three colors of Brown to color my owls, E31, E35 and E37. I began with my lightest marker, E31 and colored the bellies of the owls.

Next, I colored E35 outside of the lightest brown.

And then, finally, I added the darkest brown, E37 to the edges.

Then, I went back to my lightest marker again and colored, starting at the center and working my way all the way to the edge to blend the three colors together.

Once I blended both owls, I cut a tiny piece off of a wash cloth. Then, I squeezed some of the colorless blender refill onto the cloth.

I gently placed the piece of wash cloth over the owl and pressed lightly in the center of each owl's belly.

And here is what it looked like when it dried.

See how feathery they look?
And here is a close up of my finished card.

Card details:
Stamps: Owl always love you, Whatever Floats your Boat(greeting)
Card stock: Stampin' Up Really Rust, Whisper White and Basic Black
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey Ambrosia
Other: Copic Markers, Copic Colorless Blender Refill, Nestabilities Tags Trio, Basic Grey Brads (Archaic,) Bling and Dazzle Screw Brads, EK success Curved Corner punch, Metallic Rub-on paste(on tag)
Would you like a chance to win a Copic Colorless Blender refill? Leave a comment here and I will randomly pick a winner on Tuesday.
I hope you enjoyed tonight's tutorial. I'll be back with more soon!
Hugs,
Gina K.
Marianne, the instructor was lots of fun and demonstrated some techniques that I hadn't seen before. One of them was using something she called "nasty rags." LOL! I didn't know what to expect. But once I saw it, I knew I had to share it with you!
Instead of "Nasty Rags,"
I'll call this technique "Adding texture with colorless blender solution." 
If you look closely at the owls, they've been colored with Copic markers but they also seem to have feathers!
Here's how you can create this same look on your cards.
First, stamp your image. In this case, I used the two owls stamp from "Owl always love you." I stamped them using a Black Memento Ink Pad.

I used three colors of Brown to color my owls, E31, E35 and E37. I began with my lightest marker, E31 and colored the bellies of the owls.

Next, I colored E35 outside of the lightest brown.

And then, finally, I added the darkest brown, E37 to the edges.

Then, I went back to my lightest marker again and colored, starting at the center and working my way all the way to the edge to blend the three colors together.

Once I blended both owls, I cut a tiny piece off of a wash cloth. Then, I squeezed some of the colorless blender refill onto the cloth.

I gently placed the piece of wash cloth over the owl and pressed lightly in the center of each owl's belly.

And here is what it looked like when it dried.

See how feathery they look?
And here is a close up of my finished card.

Card details:
Stamps: Owl always love you, Whatever Floats your Boat(greeting)
Card stock: Stampin' Up Really Rust, Whisper White and Basic Black
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey Ambrosia
Other: Copic Markers, Copic Colorless Blender Refill, Nestabilities Tags Trio, Basic Grey Brads (Archaic,) Bling and Dazzle Screw Brads, EK success Curved Corner punch, Metallic Rub-on paste(on tag)
Would you like a chance to win a Copic Colorless Blender refill? Leave a comment here and I will randomly pick a winner on Tuesday.
I hope you enjoyed tonight's tutorial. I'll be back with more soon!
Hugs,
Gina K.







Oh my goodness, what a simple and ingenious technique that I would have NEVER even thought about!! Thanks so much for sharing!! And for always offering such great blog candy!
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Oh, that is SOOOOOO totally coool!!!! How totally awesome! I love the depth and texture that it gave to your creation! I am truly amazed!!!
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Wow, what a great technique! I am going to buy the colorless blender refill first thing tomorrow...Thanks for the tutorial!!!!!!
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Beautiful, and you make it look so easy. I hope I can do as good a job as you.
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Wow, that looks just like feathers, what a great technique!!
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What a great tip! I wonder if it would work with Ranger Ink blender medium (just in case I don't win the copic blender refill). Since I love owls, I can't wait to give this a try. Thanks for the tutorial!
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Wonderful tutorial! I love the close-up as we can definitely see the result; thanks........hope I'm a winner!
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great technique--works great with the owls. And I do like your name for it better.
Thanks for sharing
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That would be a great thing to have when I finlley order my markers.great blog candy and I love the owl they really cute...
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Ohhhhhhh...I *need* to get some copics! What a cool technique!
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can't wait to try this with my new copics!
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Sheer brilliance!
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This is an awesome technique! I can't wait to try it!
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Gina: Who would have thought that you would get that kind of results from a small piece of a washcloth. Thanks for sharing this tip-and CONGRATS on your certification. WOW! Kadie
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Oh my gosh...that is sooooooo cool.
This might sound like a dumb question, but would this work with the gamsol?
Now I think I have to start looking at copics again. I was liking my Bic markers..but....I think I could really dig having a set of copics...
SO PICK ME!
ansa
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Really cool, realistic looking owls!
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What a COOL idea!! There is never an end to the amazing things we can do with stamping and paper crafting. Thanks so much for sharing this trick. I have Copic markers...but none of that magic juice!! I totally need to get some of that right away!!
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This is a great technique which I am looking forward to trying very soon!
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WOW!! What a super cool technique!! Thanks for that!!
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This is an awesome technique..>Thanks so much for sharing with us...and for the giveaway offer.
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Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful tip. The feathers look so realistic with just a solution and a rag. Fabulous look! Hope I win!!!
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OMGosh, I LOVE your owls! CUTE!
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Cool technique!The owls are too cute!
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What an awesome technique. Now if I only had the copic markers so I could try this. I would love to color like you do.
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that is too cool... Would love to win some of that too try this technique.. Are you going to toss in the face cloth too..hehe
Thanks for sharing your talent
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"Great" Tutorial Gina--very "clever" how you did the bellies!!!
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The feathers look like they were part of the stamp. Awesome tutorial. You always amaze me with the blog candy that you give away, you are such a generous person.
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I love these little owls. Thanks for the instructions for coloring them. The washcloth technique is really cool. I will try that.
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Wow! That is a super cool technique. They look so real. Great tutorial as always.
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Nasty rags does have a funny ring to it
Love the card and the idea!
Thanks for sharing...and the chance for the giveaway!
Kristen
outside Charlotte, NC
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This is very cool!!
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Now that is really cool! I don't have any copics *yet*, but getting little tips like this help me understand the why everyone loves them
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Amazing! I get her blog along with yours and love them both. So much information you two have. Thanks for offering the blender refill!
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I love your website and love to use copic markers. I hope you receive this comment as I am away from my computer and trying to do this on my phone. I am at a horse show.
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TFS your wonderful tutorial. The feathers really are very realistic looking, and to think just a bit of blender solution and a rag did the trick, wow! Hope I win your generous gift!
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What a cool idea! Thanks so much for sharing a great idea. Would love to win this. Thanks again.
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Hi Gina,
What a neat idea on the owls belly. They really look look like they have feathers. How do you think of all these things?
Thanks for the opportunity to win something new.
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OMG, that is so awesome, I was reading and saying to myself I have to get one of those and then voila...I would love the chance to win that.
Thanks
Sarah
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This is a great idea! It just adds so much to the owls. Thanks for the tutorial!
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Thanks for sharing, what a great technique. Your card is so adorable. Thanks for the giveaway!!
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Totally cool! How do they come up with these wonderful ideas?? I have to try this! Thanks
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great card and technique. I would love to win...thanks for the chance.
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This is the cutest idea ever - great tutorial. Thanks so much!
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You make it all look so easy. That is a great tutorial. Your pictures really captured the technique. Thanks for sharing. Darlene
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How cool! Those owls are adorable. Thanks for sharing this technique.
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What an awesome tutorial. I love the look it gives to the owl's feathers. Thanks for the opportunity to win a bottle of the Copic Colorless Blender Refill.
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I learn from you all the time. This is the coolest thing! I can't wait to try it out.
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Gina, what a great way to add that feather look. Love that product, can't wait to try it! Christina A. GCBSamador@sbcglobal.net
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Not much to say tonight except - PICK ME! I love all your ideas and love how you share!
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Awesome card , love the texture you created on those owls ! That colorless blender is awesome stuff , would love to win a refill .
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That is so cool!! I would love to win a refill!! Thanks for sharing the great ideas!
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I love the copics..I don't have any yet but would sure like some..especially the newest and latest one..great affects to the card! and great tutorial by the way!
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So simple but so effective, great idea! TFS...would love to be the winner..yeah!
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Why does everything that seems complicated become quite simple after your tutorial?! Loved today's lesson and am anxious to try it out after I get the colorless blender. Thanks for sharing.
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Gina, you are so clever to come up with such a neat idea for the owl's feather. It makes me really want an owl stamp and to purchase and learn how to use copics.
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WOW; amazing how they look like they have feathers; love them! Funny she calls the technique "nasty rags" - LOL!
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This is just amazing! When I first saw it I thought it was going to be really complicated but it's wonderfully simple!
Hugs and Blessings
Alicia
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Very cool effect. I can't wait to see whagt else you have to share with us
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You clever devil. Pick me so I can be a copy cat.
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Really cute card. I will have to try this when I get the makers.
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You clever devil. Pick me so I can be a copy (copic) cat too!
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Very cool technique!!
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Thanks! Love the way the colors looked after the washcloth. How did you ever think of that?
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Love this technique. Can't wait to try it!
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Genius!!!! Can't wait to try this technique ... 'course that calls for the Colorless Blender refill but that's a minor detail, lolol!
Great card and great tutorial; thanks for sharing!!!
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what a great tutorial, can't wait to try it!
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Thanks! Love the way the colors looked after the washcloth. How do they ever think of these things? Great technique!
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What an unique technique! It looks fantastic!
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Your card and technique is stunning!
I'm new to copics and preparing to get my first set! Whoohoo! THis will give me something to try out hwen they arrive. I so hope I get lucky enough to get the blender solution ...... drooooooooling!
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Wow. You did a great job with the blending. I am going to have to give the blending solution a try. Maybe I will win one. LOL
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You are always so generous with your giveaways. By the way love the owl.
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Hi Gina! Thanks for that tutorial! What a great technique!
Angie
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That is fantastic. I'm just getting into the Copics and love that you shared that little technique. TY!!
BeckyL
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WOWIE ZOWIE! This is AWESOME!!
Thanks for sharing!
d
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I see Copics in my future.....Love the tutorial.
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Love the card and the feather effect on the owls!! Would love to win!!
Kathy Brown
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Super cute technique!! The owls are adorable with their feathers!!
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What a great technique - it makes the owls look so realistic. Thanks for sharing this with us.
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I sure like " Colorless Blender" a whole lot better than "Nasty Rag" :o) and love your owls. I would love the chance to get it. Hugs n' Stuff, Lynne
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What a fantastic idea. I hope I win. Will you send me the washcloth too? :O)
Thanks for the opportunity, and for sharing your knowledge!
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This is cool! It really makes the owls look like they have feathers. Hard to believe this is just copics and blender solution. Great tip.
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I love learning new tricks; this one is so cool! I'm going to try it as fur on a dog stamp : )
TFS
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Oh wow! What a fab card! And great tutorial! I'd love to win! Thanks!
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What a great tutorial! Thanks so much for sharing it with us.
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Great job! The owls look fantastic! I'd love to be able to do that. Thanks for sharing this.
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WOW! That is so clever of you. Thanks for sharing all the great inspiration!
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That is amazing Gina! I need copic markers so bad! I am just amazed at how amazing the finished results always look! Thanks for the chance to win!
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WOW, what a cool effect! I would love to win a refill. Thanks for sharing!
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Your card and technique is stunning!
I'm new to copics and preparing to get my first set! Whoohoo! THis will give me something to try out hwen they arrive. I so hope I get lucky enough to get the blender solution ...... drooooooooling!
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What a cool technique!! Thanks for a chance to win.
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How adorable! I just got my first copic markers yesterday and am planning on playing with them this evening! Thanks for my first "special" tech. lesson!
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Thank you so much for doing a tutorial on this! I've been wanting to try this, but was unsure how to do it! Now I NEED to get a colorless blender refill!
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I loved the technique!!!
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This would be a great technique for adding texture to clothes, too, and hair. I'm getting ideas.
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Thanks for this tutorial. My copics have been a huge investment for me. I'm really grateful for the help. I'm loving it all - Nimmy
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Thanks Gina for taking the time to share this! I love your blog and look forward to each entry because they are always filled with inspiration. You are a gem!!!
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Gina, that is the coolest trick!! I love how it looks like feathers! I would love some colorless blender, as the store that carries Copics near me doesn't carry the refills! And then I can try that very cool trick!!
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Thanks Gina for taking the time to share this! I love your blog and look forward to each entry because they are always filled with inspiration. You are a gem!!!
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WOWIE ZOWIE! This is AWESOME!
Thanks for sharing,
d
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Would always love a chance for anything free! :o) Your card is great - love the effect!
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Thanks for an awesome tutorial. I love the idea of using a washcloth to give the owl's bellies texture...to cool!!
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This is such a neat technique! I love the texture it adds. Thanks so much for the tutorial, Gina!
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What a wonderful effect and a super adorable card. Thanks so much for sharing!!!!!
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That is a very cool technique! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for the tutorial, I only have the blender pen so I will have to wait until I get a bottle of solution
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That was such a cool tutorial!! Thanks for your great ideas.
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Wow! What a fantastic tutorial. I LOVE the look you achieved using the colourless blending solution. Thanks so much for sharing this info!
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Amazing! I really need to start playing more. I'm adding the copic markers and blending pen to my Christmas list !!! You gals just blow me away with the things you come up with. Thanks for the inspiration. This one is getting printed out and saved for referece!
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love this card, what a great idea with the coloring of the owls. I would love to win so I can try this tech.
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That was a really great tutorial! I would have never thought of using a wash cloth! Thanks!
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THUD!!! That's me falling off my chair. Just goes to show that you can't throw anything out...we may need it for a new tutorial!! I so need some of this stuff.
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How cool is that!! I'm still learning how to use my Copics, but I love all the different looks you are able to achieve with them. TFS!!
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thanks so much for showing how you coloured them in. I will definitely be printing this out for easy reference when I figure out how to use the Copics ... Love your card and those owls are just too darn cute!!
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Wow something so gorgeous from a "dirty ole rag.. really how do you people find these wonderful helpful ideas. Thanks so much. As soon as I get my colorless blender refill I will enjoy trying to mimic this. thanks again for sharing MaryAnn
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I just ordered my 1st set of copics and i can't wait to start playing! Thanks for the tutorial and the opportunity to win.
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Really a cute effective way of adding interest to the owl. Thanks for the great idea.
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Awesome, wish I could do that. I just get a big glob when I try to use my copic.
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Wow! That is so cool! I just can't wait to try that technique out! I have been wanting to play with my owl set. I might just have to try that out right NOW!! Whooooo....needs sleep?
(he-he! Just a little play on words with the owl set!
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Wow! How cool is that!!
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Thanks, Gina! That's a great technique!
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What a great tutorial!! I love the way the owls look like they have feathers. I so want to try that technique. Thanks for sharing.
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wow! this looks great,,,thanks for the great tutorial
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LOVED the tutorial Gina...thank you!
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Thanks so much for the tutorial. Ican't wait to try it.
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That is amazing!
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Thanks, Gina, for the great tutorial for bird's feathers. I have plenty of bird stamps, as I am sure do most. What an easy way to make those birds chirp! Thanks, again,
Chrysi M.
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Awesome card Gina and a great tutorial!!! I would love to win!!!
God bless
Giovana
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Thanks so much for the awesome tutorial. I just love the way you showed how to color in those owls and then with the washcloth and the blender refill-WOW. I love it. I can't wait to try it on something...soon.
As always thanks for your generosity with all of your free gifts. You, though are the reason we read your blog. You are the inspiration for all of us. Thank you!
Cheri
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what a great technique I can't wait to try it out.
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Wow -- what a great tip to add some dimension to colored images. Thanks for sharing.
Candyf
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Thank you so much for giving us this tutorial!
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That is amazing. I love all your tips. Thanks so much for sharing.
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Another GREAT technique. Those copic markers make magic. I don't have any of the copics but wonder if it would turn out this great with other markers.
Thanks for another GREAT technique.
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SHUT UP!!! That is the COOLEST thing I think I've ever seen. I can just imagine the different looks you could get just by changing out the texture of your cloth! Now I just need to build my Copic collection since the 14 I own don't allow for much blending, LOL!
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Now, is the same stuff as the Tim Holtz alcohol ink blending solution??? Just curious so I don't buy two of the same type of product! Thanks for the tutorial!
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Well how freakin cool is that?! I kne how to make little marks with the colorless blender pen, but using the rag is just too neat! My colorless blender pen just happens to be really low on fluid too, so I'd love to win this give away!
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Thanks for the tutorial. You always present your techniques in such a way that it's easy for me to understand
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Great tutorial! That really adds a nice textured look to the owls. I look forward to your sharing more of the Copic techniques you learned!Thanks for your generosity!
DeniseB
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That is so awesome! I love it!
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Thank you for sharing this technique. I wish I had an owl to practice it on!
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I have never played with the Copic markers before, but they look totally awesome to use. What a cute way to make something look more realistic. This is so cute and looks so simple.
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Thank goodness I read the tutorial! Had I tried to figure that out on my own, I'd be working on that from now until Christmas trying to figure out how you did that.
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Just received my first order of copics and need some practice using them. Your tutorial is so helpful and the extra techniques are great.
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Wow Gina, what a great way to add a different texture/look to a card! How cool is that?! Thanks again for a chance to win!
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I love your tutorials - you make it so easy to understand!
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What a great tutorial! The Copic Markers are amazing and you showed us yet another way to use them to create lifelike images. Your photographs are exceptional and are one of the reasons I love your website.
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Those owls look positively amazing with your technique, and your tutorials are always so easy to follow! I'm crossing my fingers that I can win this so I can try it for myself! Coloring doesn't exactly come easy for me, but this looks like it will be a huge help!
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I LOVE Marianne's site. I look on it every week day for her daily tutorials. I hadn't seen the "dirty rag" technique and look forward to testing it out! Thanks for sharing!
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What a cool technique! Your owl card is so cute! Definately want to try this .... so I need to win, please!!!
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WOW! That's amazing! There is sooo much to learn about what copics can do. I can't wait until I get my Ciao sets completed and have alot of colors to play with! You did a great job on those owls! Thanks (as always) for your generous giveaways!!
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What a cool technique!! You are right, anything is better than calling it Nasty Rag, that sounds bad....Thanks for the chance to win a great prize.
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Wowzer! I love this technique. Thank you for sharing it with all of us.
Your card is awesome.
Mary
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Pretty neat looking owls. Liked the technique and I hope that I will win!
Thanks
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Oh my gosh, what a cool technique! I can see this on anything fuzzy/furry/feathery, heck, great way to add texture to lots of things. Thanks for sharing it
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Wow what a cool technique!! It really does look like feathers.
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Love your card and the owls are just to cute. Count me in on this sweet giveaway. Your tutorial was great and easy to follow.
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Wow, you make that look easy, but I am glad you showed us as, I wouldn't be able to work that out myself, lovely card, great
technique, thanks.
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Oh my gosh...will you never cease to amaze me? If I win, I promise to buy a marker or two...since I don't have any...yet.
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thats awesome can't wait to try it!!! Hope I win, keep those tutorials coming!!!
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Wow what a great tutorial....thanks for showing us! Thanks fo rthe chance to win the Blender refill.
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Thank you so much for sharing. I would have never thought of it. Now I will have to try it. I really like the realistic look it gives.
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love the owl feathers and thanks for showing us how to play with our Copics!
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Fantastic tutorial!!! Thanks so much!
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Greqat technique. And it is easy too! Thanks for the idea Gina.
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What a cool technique. I can't wait to try it.
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That is the coolest thing!!! I never would have thought of that! Thanks for showing us that....
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Love this technique, do you think it would work with other inks as well? It's amazing how it makes the feathers look real and give them so much depth. Thanks for sharing.
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Thought your card was adorable...I love owls too. What a neat technique. Wish there was a place to get copic certification close to me. I only have a few of their markers but I really love them.
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Love this technique - great way to add texture to the owls!
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that is the coolest technique. love the impression the colorless refill leaves of the owls. thank you for sharing
Blessings...
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OMG!! How cool is that?!! I love the look and so simple! Pick me, pick me!! LOL I can't wait to try that!
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That is such a cool technique! Thanks so much for your insperational ideas!!
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I LOVE this tutorial, I think it would work well on the sock monkey set toooo, I would love to win this, great stuff! Love the "nasty rags", lol
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What an awesome technique and it looks so simple too. I need some of that colorless blender refill. Thanks for the chance to win!
Deb
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Thanks so much for the great tutorial. Thanks, too, for an opportunity to win.
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That is a very cool technique! I would love to try it!
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What a unique way to add texture to an image
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OOH! Love this technique---lots of possibilities.
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Now, how cute is that! People absolutely amaze me sometimes in things they come up with. I mean, gosh, do you just see a bottle of the colorless blender and say, "You know, I bet if I go get an old nasty washcloth and put some of this on it, I could make my owl look like he has feathers!"? Amazing, simply amazing. Thanks for showing us this!
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I can't wait to try this!! Who knew you could use something like a wash cloth to give texture! I love it!
Jannette D.
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That is so cool looking. Thanks for the opportunity to win the blender refil, I would love to have that and try this technique. I wonder if it would make animals look furry if you swiped the washcloth across the image. Or if I used some material that had a different texture!
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Gina, that is such a neat effect! Thanks for sharing it with us.
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That was a totally cool tutorial! I love the outcome of the blending! I would love to try this technique out.
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How cool! I love this!
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great idea for texture, you could probably use that on a lot of different objects too like elephants, mice, fish you name it
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It REALLY does look like feathers! Great way to add texture. I would love to win this one
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The colorless blender is, sadly, the only Copic marker I have! I'd love the chance to win. Thanks!
Dina @ mamadinis
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Fabulous technique -- thanks for sharing it!
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How very cool is that?! I love the owls and your technique is great! Thank you so much for sharing this and all your wonderful news with us.
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oh my, what a lovely technique
THanks for sharing
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Wow!!! You never cease to amaze me! I love this new technique-I love the look of the copic markers and want to get some of those too! The owls looked so realistic with 'feathers', I expected to hear them give a "hoot!" Thanks again!!!
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Wow!!!! That really is amazing! Blending is definitely something I need to keep practicing....and these tips are just awesome!! Thanks!! And this card is so sweet with the feathery look and the gorgeous Ambrosia dp!!
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The techniques, hints, and ideas never end! "OWL" always appreciate the sharing of your journey!
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Gina,thank you for sharing this and the chance to win!I am always learning from you!
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WOW!! What a great technique. Loved it. I need to try it, even if it means donating a wash cloth to the cause!!
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Love the owls and your great idea to show feathers. I can't wait to get some of the copics.
"SHARING IS CARING"
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Thanks for the new technique! I love the look it gave the owls.
Have a beautiful day!
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I love the colorless blender! it makes everything look better. that's a cool technique that I need to try. Thanks for sharing! I am so glad that you are carrying the refiil.
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How did you come up with the towel idea? What fun! Keep up the good work. Congratulations on your new certification. Darlene
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Interesting technique. It really does look like feathers.
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Thanks for the new technique! I would love a chance to win the refill. This really adds a little pizzaz to the owls.
angie a
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What an awesome idea! Thanks for sharing this little trick.
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I am amazed at how creative so many people can be but I'm not shy--I'll just learn from them.
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How clever...what will they think of next!? It adds a lot to the picture.
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What a great way to add texture, Gina! I loved your card and thanks for the chance to win.
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I've been using the pen itself dabbed on to create texture but I never thought of using a wash cloth!!! Thanks for a great tip.
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That is the neatest technique and I'm so glad to tuck these new ideas into my tiny brain. Would love to have the colorless blender refill, I can see where that would be a marvelous tool. Thanks so much for such a great job helping us with this technique.
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Thanks so much for that wonderful tutorial with the nasty rag technique. Appreciate the opportunity for a chance to win the Colorless Blender refill... big thanks.
Laurie
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That is such a cool technique. I can't wait to give it a try. Thank you for sharing. Those little owls are so cute!
Thanks again,
Nancy
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Thanks for sharing that! I love that stamp set, Beth
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oh this is so awesome... i need some colorless blender so bad too.
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What a cool technique! and who would have thought... Thank you for the great tip.
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These owls are so cute and how easy to create this effect!!! Thanks so much for sharing, Beatrice
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that looks awesome! what a neat technique.
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What a great tutorial Gina! I have been debating getting Copic's but I think you have pushed me over the edge... Now where do I start?!?
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That is so cool!!! Thanks for the demo
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What a unique way to create a feathered look. I have the blender pen, but need a blender refill!
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Wow what a great idea! Love it. Thanks for the chance to win.
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What a great technique. Thanks for sharing. I don't yet have copics, but after viewing your terrific basic tutorial, and now this advanced technique, makes me want to get a set.
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Holy Cow, that is COOL and I also just learned how to blend, I thought it was more difficult than that.... THANK YOU SOOO much, now I can use my copics besides just like markers.... LOL
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Gina great job.Love it. Thanks to your tutorials thats why I purchased copics. You make everything seem doable.
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I just love owls and I love the look you gave them! Thanks for a chance to win.
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Wow Gina thanks for the neat tecknique. I don't have copic markers yet. But in the future I am going to have to purchase some.
The card is so neat and thanks for the idea.
MaryS
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Great tutorial Gina. Love the look it produced on the owls.
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OMG! I'm sitting here with my mouth wide open in amazement! This is an awesome idea and it really does look like feathers! How cool! It's getting harder and harder to resist these markers! LOL! Thank you for sharing the great idea!
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WOW! What an awesome technique! thanks for sharing, can't wait to try it out, now all I need is the colorless blender refill.
Heather
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This has GOT to be the absolute coolest technique I've EVER seen! Thanks for sharing!
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Wow, that is so COOL. Thank you for the details on creating the feathers. The card is beautiful!
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What a cute card and a great new technique to use. I love your copic coloring!
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Wow - what a neat technique!! Thanks for the tutorial!
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I love the way the three colors blended together! Maybe someday I will be able to do this with more practice! Maybe we will get some help on the cruise!!
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How neat! My mouth dropped over in amazement. Can't wait to try this. Thanks for sharing.
Kay
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That is really cool! Thanks for sharing and the opportunity.
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What a neat trick! THe owls really do look like they have feathers. I can't wait to try this myself.
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What a great technique. I'm definitely going to have to try this one.
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Gina you come up with the neatest things! Thanks so much for sharing and I LOVE YOUR STORE!!!!
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That is so cool Gina! Thanks for sharing.
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Gina:
Thanks for the tutorial, you rock!!!!
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Gina:
Thanks for the tutorial, you rock!!!!
Ana
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What a neat technique! I don't think it will work without Copics, and I don't have any YET! But I will try this as soon as I get some.
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I love the texture that the "rag" added.
Please pick me
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What a cool way to use "rags". I think the title "nasty rags" could fit. Thanks for a neat tutorial. Barb S.
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WOW -- this is just the best technigue.. Now I just have to get some of these wonderful markers. Your card is so adorable.
Char
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GREAT! Tutorial..love your blog.
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I love the owls! And you did such a wonderful job coloring them. Thanks for the inspiration. "Owl" have to get my owl set out. Hugs!
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Wow, that is cool. . .
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Well isn't that just the coolest technique? I love it. I keep telling myself I don't need copic markers. But you are slowly twisting my arm. :o)
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That was the coolest! Thank you for sharing!
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Of course, I'd love to win some Refill! At first, I was thinking, "How the heck do I get it out of the pen?" Duh. Thanks again for another wonderful tutorial. And I like your name for it MUCH better.
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This has to be one of the coolest techniques I have seen so far. I kee seeing all these amazing stamps done in copics and think...."I wish I could, I wish I could....WIN!!!!"
Thanks for all your generosity!
Hugs,
Paula
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How great is this technique, thanks for sharing!
What an adorable card Gina!
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I love this!!! Will have to try it out. Next on my wish list...Copic markers!!!
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this technique looks awesome with those owls!! Very fun card!!!!!
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Wow, the owls look great! Thanks for the great tip!
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Thanks for sharing this neat effect!! Your card is the cutest!
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Wow, what a cool technique! I love the texture it gives to the owls! Thanks for sharing!
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what a great technique!
HOO knew!(LOL)
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Another great tutorial from Gina K.....love this technique...thank you for bringing us new ideas and techniques. I don't know what we would do without you!!!
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What a fun and easy technique! Thanks for sharing it with us all!!
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Love copic markers ... now another way to blend the colors together !!! Thanks for sharing Gina!!!
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OH that is sooo cute! Go figure!
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What a great idea!! It really looks like feathers.
I would love a bottle of the blender fluid. I haven't bought a blender pen yet.
Thanks for the great ideas and your creativity.
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That is so cool! It makes it alot easire to understand seeing it step by step. Thanks for sharing.
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Gina, your owls are so cute!!
Thanks for showing your coloring... I have always colored them completely the opposite way - by starting on the outside and working my way in. I love your way!! Your shading rocks.
By the way, I LOVE your name to this technique MUCH better than the other one! heehee... Great technique and great showcase of it!
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Hi Gina ~ As usual, your tutorials are GREAT and this is no exception. Would love the opportunity to win this Copic colorless blender refill. I haven't purchased any of the Copics yet, and this would be a super start. Thanks for continuing to share your talent!
Rochelle
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Love this technique!!! I am always amazed at how simple steps can make something so incredible...what a difference in texture! And you write a great tutorial, Gina...very illustrative and easy to follow!
I'd love to try it with a refill-er!
Kim
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You come up with the greatest ideas..I'll have to try this one and hope it turns out as great as yours!
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That is so cool! Thanks for sharing.
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Love this tutitorial. Would love to win a freebie!
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This is a great tutorial. I hope you will be selling the blender refill in case I don't win
~ jess k
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Wow! That is a neat trick! I can hardly wait to try it! It really gives the bellies some texture and dimension! Great way to make a 2-D seem 3-D. Thanks for sharing! Jan
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Wow another great tutorial. Keep up the great work. Love your blog.
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Oooooh, that is so neat! I'd love to try it. Thanks for sharing. Your tutorials are so clearly done and easy to follow that even I could try them!
Carrie C
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What a neat technique - I'll have to try this on other bird stamps!
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I love it when you tutorials. It is a great inspiration.
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Wow, that is a really cool technique! Thanks for sharing Gina.
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What a great technique! I would love to try it. Thanks for ther opportunity to win this prize. Fingers crossed....
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**After reading this tutorial, guess I need to order some Owls - they are so cute!
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I love how you did the owl!!! You're so talented!!! Nancy P...
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What a cool technique. ~chris
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What a great tutorial!! Thanks for sharing it.
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What a wonderful tutorial! Thank you! The results are fantastic!
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Awesome tutorial! I love the textured look you obtained.
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That is a really cool technique and so simple too if you know the trick! Thanks.
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Waow, I love that effect, it's really cool and add so much life and dimension to the owls!
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What an awesome technique! Thanks for the tutorial Gina! And for the chance to win!!!
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Oh, I love this. Thanks so much for sharing this, I can't wait to try it. Of course, I do need the refill first, so it would be really great if I won. Thanks, Gina, and I love your card.
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I love that effect, thanks for sharing, I'll be trying it
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I love this technique! It is so simple but it adds so much to the image. Those owls are the darn cutest little guys around and they really look great with "feathers!" Thanks for sharing this fun technique and your darling card!
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Gina, that is so cool the way you used the washcloth. I love how your card turned out. :0)
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Cute Cute Cute! I haven't gotten any Copics yet--but with all the possibilities, it's only a matter of time! Thanks for shasring this!
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OMG what an awesome technique, I would love to win this blog candy so keeping my fingers crossed.
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Awesome!!and as always your tutorial was so easy to follow. I can't wait to try this out with my owl set.
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I adore the effects one can do with the Copic Colorless Blender Solution! I was able to go tot he cert training in Chicago in July - and yes, "nasty rag" got many giggles and much love! lol
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what a super cool techinique!! I love how it looks like feathers!!!!
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I'd love to win the blending solution - one of my favorite things is coloring images and I'll definitely be trying this - as soon as I get some blending solution! Thanks - your blog is wonderful - you are so talented!
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Great technique. I love how it adds texture to your project.
Charmaine
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Too cool, Gina! Thanks for sharing such a great technique.
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What a cool technique. I have got to try that! I bet that would make some seriously cute animals look extra furry.
V
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Great tutorial. Thanks a lot for sharing this technique. I hope I'll win this blog candy! Wow!
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This is gorgeous Gina! Thanks for the tips!!
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Whoever would have thunk to get supplies from the bathroom!! What a marvy idea! Love it and your site, and the owls, and...and...and...
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Gina thanks for sharing this technique with us. The original name would definitely make someone take note and find out what this technique is all about.
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I would LOVE to win the colorless blender!! Your owls are really sweet...the "feathers" are fun. Thanks for showing us how you did that.
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ooooooh, wonderful feather technique! I can't wiat to try this! And the blender pen is the perfect blog candy for it. I love your owls, Gina!
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thanks for the great tutorial. Its very helpful. Lovely card also.
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Your tutorials make it look so easy.
I'd love to win so I could try this.
Kate
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Wow, your tutorials are amazing and easy to follow! Thanks for sharing all of your knowledge. I love the washcloth idea on the owls!
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OMGoodness! This is the best technique ever!!! Now I'm ready to get Copic-ized!
Thanks for the awesome blog!
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I love this technique! I have to try this with some other sets.
Thanks for the great tutorial!
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What a great idea... and I bet there are other interesting textures out there that can be used as well! I'd sure like to win and give it a try... Thanks for the chance!
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OMGoodness. Love that technique.... Gotta try it... SO I guess I'll need some of the colorless blender refill..
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Wow!!! That is such a super cool technique and looks so awesome on the owl!!!
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Gina, You sure are giving me great inspiration and are taking the fear out of trying new things...the feathering on them owls were the cutest and I have lots of ideas with other birds as well. Thank you for being You....
Laurie H.
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Oh Gina this is great! I love playing with my Copics and this would be fun to try also. I need that colorless blender refill! LOL
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Wow. . .totally cool!! I've seen some really neat techniques done with the colorless blender solution but don't have any myself. This would be awesome to win!! I'm going to have to try this!
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Wow! What a super-cool, but at the same time super-easy technique. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
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Wow Gina! That is really cool! Thanks so much for sharing and for a great tutorial! Can't wait to try it!
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What a wonderful technique!! I really like the owls.
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Wow! What a neat technique! They really do look feathered now! Adding colorless blending solution to my ever growing list!
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Love this technique. I can see it being used for anything that you want to give a little texture to. Thanks for sharing and for a chance to win some blender solution.
Robbie
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Whooooooooooooooooo would have thought a little piece of washcloth would make feathers? Whooooooooooooooo would like to win? ME. Cute card by the way.
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Wow Gina! I love how you make all of this seem so easy. Your generosity is so amazing as well. I would love to win some blender solution. Thanks for the opportunity and the wonderful card.
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What a fun technique to try, it really adds some amazing texture. I just turned in my birthday wish list to a group of friends that was packed with your stamps. I should finally have some of your sets to play with soon, and I can't wait!
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Thanks for another great tutorial!! Such a CUTE card!
Kathy
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Awesome techinque - and so simple too! Love your blog JK
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That was slick! Looks easy.
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Awesome! What a great way to add texture. Does the blender work with just copic or can you use to blend watercolor pencils?
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Its another great idea. Thanks
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I love your in depth with pics tutorials. I am a visual person. And I think I could do this one. If only I had a blender. Thanks.
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I love the owls and the tutorial. Thanks
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what a beautiful card, the owls looks so good, like they were real.
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Thanks for sharing that tip with us. It is always nice to learn some thing new each day.
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I can't believe an old washcloth can be used for such awesome results. This is so cool. I am so glad you shared this with us.
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What a clever idea!
Just curious.......I don't own any Copics (yet-- LOL!). So, I am wondering if this will work w/any other types of markers??? Anyone know?
Can you use water based markers and water on the washcloth?
As always.....
Great tuts Gina.
Thanks for that AND the blog candy.
Cheers,
Stacy
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What a great technique. The tutorial was excellent. Thanks for a chance to win a great product. Again, you have totally bowled me over!
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Wow, what a GREAT technique! Thanks for sharinig that, love learning new ways with Copics! I'm totally addicted to the Copics, thanks to Jessica's class!
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what an incredibly cool technique!! Saving this one!!
hugs,
Holly
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What a cool technique! I don't own a single Copic yet, but if I did, I would be doing that technique. I love the texture it gives. Thanks for the chance to win!
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I have heard of this technique for quite a while but haven't seen it done before. I love it. I really adds just that much more to the feel of the owls looking more real. TFS!!!
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What an awesome technique! Thanks for sharing! I want to take one of those Copic classes so bad!!
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Such a cool technique! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win!
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Great tutorial Gina!! I love the look and hope I can recreate it myself. You always offer us some great chances to win goodies...maybe this time I will be one?
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Again Gina thanks for the tutorial and a chance to win something!
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What a COOOOL effect!! Thanks so much for sharing!
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How clever. Thanks for sharing this with us - Marianne's class sounds like it was amazing. (Yup, I stalk her blog almost as much as yours
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How KEWEL is that! What a neat outcome after coloring with Copics. Gina, you cease to amaze me with your talent AND gift-giving....so very generous! I hope I can win this one. Thank you!
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Gina:
Tks so another great tutorial. You always have the best tutorials. Tks so much for keeping up and the chance of winning the blender ink. Looks interesting.
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Wow how awesome to show all of this! love the idea! I cant wait to own more copic markers so far i have 24 and wanting a hole lot more, so many ways to color things! Thanks again for showing us your tips!!
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Thank you for the tutorial! I'm going to have to try that soon!!!!!!
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VERY cool tutorial -- yours are always so clear! I hope I win so I can try it!
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I love that technique! Sure looks like feathers! Can other than copic markers be used to get the same effect? Thanks again!
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very cute card, love the expressions, and what a creative way to give them feathers!
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This is a wonderful tutorial, and I am in *love* with those owls!
alyssa
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WOW! cool tutorial and I just discovered these copics- they arent as difficult as i had imagined- love the blender so a refill would be AWESOME
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Those owls are gorgeous! I can't get over what a little bit of washcloth and blender can do!
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OOooo! How great is this--fabulous! I Can see using this on doggy fur, any landscape like beach sand, a woman's dress! The sky's the limit....AHA! You could use it in clouds!!! Thanks for sharing this faux feather technique that's not just for the birds. he he Also thanks for the opportunity to win candy.
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What a fabulous tutorial! Just this weekend I was experimenting with coloring a stamped owl image and used those same colors. I love the "nasty rag" technique that you showed us!! (Now I need to figure out how to not have the color bleed past the stamped lines.)
Thanks!
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What a great techique! Thanks so much for sharing...now all I need is the blender refill.. hint, hint, hint!!!
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That's a great technique! Thanks for sharing! I'd love to win the blender refill. Thanks for the chance!
~Crystal M.
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I love it! Can't wait to try this technique with my Copics.
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Neat technique. I can't wait to try it!
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OMGoodness Gina! What an incredible idea to add texture to your owls! You amaze me!
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LOVED the feather effect! Thanks so much...I need all the help I can get with my tutorials!
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That is ridiculously clever! That texture looks so awesome!
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Love the idea of putting the colorless blender fluid on a piece of cotton cloth. The owls look great. Keep up with the creative ideas!
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WoW.. inspired technique!!!!!!!!!
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Gina, Thanks for sharing, that is really neat and looks very easy!
Best regards,
Sandra
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Oh Gina! I cannot wait to try this. Can you imagine it on flowers. Thanks so much for sharing and for the chance to win....
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I love this technique. How clever. Never would have thought of that. I can hardly wait to give it a try.
Thanks for sharing.
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Another Great tutorial....I love this look! Thanks for sharing!
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Truly awesome! How cool is that? thanks for sharing.
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WOW! How neat is that!! Way cool, will have to give it a go! Hope I win, so I can try!!!!
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OMG!! This is brilliant! Just love your tutorials...I learn something everytime! Thanks!
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Wow! That's cool. Think I'll go try it right now...my owls won't be brown, but who cares? Purple feathers look cool too!
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What a neat technique, hey that would work for dogs and other animals...Can't wait!!! I'd love to win!!
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I love Owls. These are so life like. The technique is soooo awesome. It looks like you really worked hard, yet it was so easy. Thanks for sharing. Love your site.
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I can not believe the depth that created with the feathers! I do not own any Copics so if I win - I would have to buy some to try out. Thanks for the tutorial - just totally amazes me with all your talent.
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How fun was this! Thanks for the tips & the chance at blog candy!
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I'm new to copic markers and so impressed with your entry. It looks aawesome. Thanks for the tutorial. Deb
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I love this technique. Although I will need the colorless blender refill to do it. Maybe I can win it!
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OMG.....that technique is so cool! You are so awesome....love all your tutorials!!
Cindy C.
cac1957@hotmail.com
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your technique for making a texture is pure genius!
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These owls are adorable. You do such beautiful work. When I grow up, I want to be just like you!!
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Thank you for your blog. I've only recently begun stamping and so thus far, I own only 2 copic pens. I don't really know how to use them yet, so tutorials like the one you currently have up are helpful to see what the possibilities for these pens and if it's worth the investment for a beginner like me.
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Gina, This is the greatest thing since sliced bread! I love the owls and what you were able to do with the colorless blender refill! Totally awesome! Gonna have to win one!
Cherie
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My dearest friend just got a set of
Copic Markers for her birthday. I would love to win this for her! She is the one who taught me to papercraft-she is always doing something nice for me. I would love to give back!!! Thanks for the chance to win!
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what a cool technique!!!!!!!! thanks for sharing it. thanks for the chance.
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I loved the copic technique. It looks so easy - I can't wait to try it for myself!
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What a neat technique!
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Very cool technique.
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Brilliant, Gina! I love it! Thanks for keeping us on our toes!
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This is such a cool technique! I haven't quite crossed over to Copics, but ideas like this really tempt me!
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Gina,
This is too cute I love this technique.
Thanks for sharing, Sharri
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What a cool technique!
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You are such a great teacher - I can't wait to try this new texturing technique myself! (Yeah, I like your name for it better than "Nasty Rags" lol!) Thanks for the chance to win a nice gift!
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What an awesome tip!! I love those owls too!!!
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Neat technique! It really adds dimension and "texture" to the image! Thanks!
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What a great tutorial. You always explain everything so well, and the texture on those owls, what can I say,
it looks wonderful!
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Oh, Gina, I was just looking on line for the colorless blender refill today! I have two blender pens that need to be refilled! I hope I win! This is a great technique, BTW! TFS!
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Great tip! Love those owls!
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wow, Gina, those owls are brilliant! great job!! would love a chance to win the blender refill...
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Awesome! I have this stamp set. I can't wait to try it out. Thanks for sharing!
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That is such a great technique. Thanks so much for sharing it.
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That is way to cool!!! I can't wait to try it. Thanks for the great tips.
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Oooh...great technique! If I could find the reinkers, then I could try it. LOL! Loving that texture though...fancy!
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thanks for the great tutorial please check out my brand new site for charity
www.crystalscards.ca
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WOW WEE i just loved that owl.Thanks for a chance to win.
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What an awesome technique! Thanks for the tutorial and the great giveaway!
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I have a stack of dish clothes that I can "press" into service immediately. Love the look of the tummies of the owls. Thanks for the terrific tutorial!!!
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I love this look. I can't imagine who can come up with all these great ideas. What other things would this look great on besides animals?
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Awesome card! The little owls are adorable, but I especially like the detailed look. Thanks for the lesson, and I hope I get the chance to try it soon.
Toota-loo,
Karen
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Gina - I would love to win! Thanks for the opportunity.....
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WOW!! What an awesome technique! Just one more reason to buy those Copics!!
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Patty forwarded this tutorial to me and I have sent it on to my sister. We are both very interested in the Copic Marker System. You did a great job explaining.
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What cool owls. thanks for a chance to win.
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Thank for showing us this.we always learn so much from you.
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Way cool thank you for sharing this...
reflections:0)
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THANK YOU.....i just love your blog. thanks for a chance to win.
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This is a great technique! Cute owls!!!!
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I'm just getting into stamping and would love this!
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i luv this idea can u do this with athr tips of fabric that wil b fun to tri i cant wat thanxs for the chans to win
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What a neat idea.....I love, love, love your owls!!!!
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Another amazing technique Gina............what would we do without you?????? Thank-you once again!!!
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Gina, I really enjoyed reading your tutorial on coloring the owls. How simple a technique and look how beautiful the owls look. Thanks for sharing.
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Gina, your blog is one the main reason I fell in love with Copic markers and have started my collection. This technique just makes me love my 8 little markers more!!! I LOVE IT!
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Hi Gina,
Loved your owl card! The colorless blend solution looks fantastic! Can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing it with us all!!!!! Would love to win a set of Copic Markers. Pick me, pick me, pick me!
Linda, Costa Mesa, CA
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Beautiful owls...I wonder "who" will win the markers?!
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Wow, that is so cool! I can see why it would be called "nasty rag", but I like your definition much better!
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I love the owls and they look so darling!! Thank you for sharing this technique with us!
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I'm not sure how you do it, but keep all of those great tips coming! I'd love the refill...hint!
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How stinkin cute is that? Love it! Thanks for the great tutorial!
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That is awesome!!!! Love the new technique!!!
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Wow!! The tutorial was just perfect and what a fabulous way to show how these tools can be used!
Thank you for sharing!
Sue
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NEATO !!!
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That is a really cool technique, I am in awe of the amount of creativity out there. I would never think of half of this stuff.
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Amazing,,,, looks like these copic pens are must have's, havent seen them around here yet. Love the coloring of the owls and how neat to lighten their belly's like that. great work!!!!!
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Thanks for the great technique! And those owls are amazing....please watch my blog.....!!
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Can you tell me what the free set is for September. I will be able to purchase three sets on Sept 8th and would love to know what the freebie is.
Also how I love that new Basic Grey paper. When you say blog candy do you mean you give it away just for placing a comment? Well, if you are, here is mine.... I love it ALL !!!!!!
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Thanks Gina for such an neat trick to add to our basket of techniques... I'm wondering if this would work the same if I used one of my orphaned athletic socks!! Can't wait to give it a try!
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I love this and every idea I see. How can I find more time in my day to try all these techniques? Thanks for the inspiration.
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WOW!!! Who thinks up such ingenious techniques??? LOVE THIS!!!
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Great technique. I have tons of bird stamps; this will work on just about all of them. And flowers too!
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Wow! Great tutorial. I love Copics and always appreciate ideas about how to use them.
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I am a beginner with copic and I can use all the info and help possible. Thank you for this brilliant idea. I am going to purchase the same color markers that you used. I can't wait to try this. YOUR THE BEST!!!!!!
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Gina,
This is terrific! I never would have thought to try that but it's really clever. You do amazing work and are very generous to post so many ideas and inspiration for all of us! Best wishes.
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Hi Gina, Well I have just tried nasty rags technique on a card I was doing and boy what a wonderful event happened before my eyes. It looked "smashing" and I will now pass this news on to a lot of my friends and they will be over the moon with it also. I love all your helpful hints and print & keep them for further reference. Thanks heaps. Cheers Marree from Palmerston, Canberra ACT 2913 Australia. PS: Cannot wait to show everyone I know that is into CRAFT
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Gina I just love the owls they are so cute and thanks for the technique you just gave will try this one and keep given your wisdom in useing the copic marker. look forward to learning more from you happy holidays to you and your family
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Wow, this is great, everyday when I am looking thru your blog I learn something new. Thanks for your inspiration
Leslie
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Wow! What a great card. I've got some Copics and am ready to try them out now! Thanks for all the great ideas you always share with us!
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Totally awesome. I have a few COPIC markers but this article makes me want to acquire more and expand my use of them to include the blender solution. The Markers are hard to find in our area.
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What a cool technique-- Thanks for sharing! I like your revised name much better!
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I missed the giveaway, but wanted to tell you how cute these owls are. The rag technique really livened them up.
Melissa
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What a great technique for feathers! I am just starting to collect my Copics, so I will definitely plan to purchase the Copic Blender Refill! Thank you for the tutorial.
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I have just started with making cards (not scrapbooking yet anyway) and in seeking tutorials on the web, saw this one and WOW, the feather looking technique is one thing I've been searching for! I'd love to win, but just having these tutorials to refer to is winning too! Thanks!
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Gina,
I absolutely loved the blending technique you used on the two owls. I have been facinated with Copic Markers ever since I went to the CKC Convention in Manchester NH in May. There was a demonstation at a Spellbinders booth and she was using the airbrushing technique with Copic Markers. I was quite impressed with the versatility of these markers and of course I want them. At this time they don't fit into the budget. I am trying to keep my passion fed (scrapbooking that is) but unfortunately I have a mother with alzheimers and find that is taking more time and money than I had ever realized. (Not that I don't owe it to her for all the years of dedicated mothering she gave to me). Anyway, again I loved your blending tutorial. Thanks for sharing.
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Wow why didn't I think of that!!
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