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Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Pink Christmas YouTube Tutorial - Copic Coloring

Hello, crafty friends!!

I wanted to share this video with you using one of the lovely stamps by 

Its these fun Flamingo for Christmas! Very fitting for those of us who live in Florida!  As always I used Copic markers to color the image and distress inks for the background clouds.


Finished Card
Image: Pink Christmas
by Sasayaki Glitter Stamps




YouTube Channel

I hope you like my card and video and I hope that you subscribe to both my blog and Sasayaki Glitter stamps Youtube channel for more tutorials and crafting ideas!

Thank you for stopping by and keep getting crafty!

Yours Truly,

The Unexpected Crafter
Marai


Fancy Folds - Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge

Hello, crafty friends!!

Today I want to share a fancy fold card for the new challenge at Crafty Sentiments Designs.  I don't usually do this kind of folds, so I struggle a bit! :P But here it is...

Showcasing Fancy Folds for the new challenge at Crafty Sentiments Designs.  The image is "Lets Bake Kitty!"


I used Copic Sketch markers to color the image.

Please join in the challenge for a chance to win great prizes and subscribe to my blog for more coloring and tutorials!

Keep Getting Crafty!!

Yours Truly,

The Unexpected Crafter



Monday, October 29, 2018

Scrapper's Delights New Reelase - Oct-Nov 2018

Hello, everyone!!

Welcome to my blog!!  I want to share with you another wonderful release by Scrapper's Delights!! Christmas is just around the corner!! YIKES!! These images are wonderful for the soon coming holidays!!  I created this card with this lovely image!  Isn't she lovely.  

As usual, I used Copic Sketch Markers to color images.  I love the blending I can achieve and the variety of colors I can choose from.


Copic Sketch markers Used:

Skin:
E53, E51, E50
Hair:
E29, E27, E25, E23
Eyes:
W5, W3
Dress:
R29, R27, R24, V09, V06, V04
Hair Flowers:
R24, G14
Candy:
R17, R14

That's it!! I hope you like my card.  I use a variety of scrapbook paper and embellishments.  I like to shop at:

Hobby Lobby
Michael's Craft Store
Joann's Craft Stores

Thank you again for stopping by and I would love to read your comments!  Please subscribe here and to my Youtube channel for more crafting tutorials and information.

Keep getting Crafty!

Yours truly,

The Unexpected Crafter
Maria




Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Crafty Sentiments Designs - Birthday

Hello, crafty friends!!

Today I want to share this fun card I made using this colorful painter! He will "paint" your birthday!! I thought he would be fun for a birthday card!


Image by:

Copic Sketch Markers:

Skin:
E11, E00, E000
Hair:
E27, E25, E23
Hat:
YG99, YG97, YG95
Shirt:
YR23, YR21, YG95, YG91
Coat:
Y17, Y15, Y13
Glove:
BG18, BG13
Pants:
B97, B95, B93
Shoes:
E27, E25, E23
Paint drop on pants:
Y15, Y13
Paint on Brush and floor:
V15, V12
Brushes:
BG18, BG13, R17, R14, E53
Colors on Palette:
G14, G12, R27, R24, B26, B24

Yikes, that's a lot of colors! I hope you like my card and join the challenge!!  

Thank you for stopping by and please don't forget to subscribe!

Before I leave you, just wanted to share other places where I have shared my card:


Yours truly,

The Unexpected Crafter





Monday, October 15, 2018

Honeymoon Couple Video Coloring - Sasayaki Glitter stamps

Hello, crafty friends!!

Today I want to share this quick video I made of coloring the Earth!!  First time doing that!! :) This image can be found at the Sasayaki Glitter stamps store!!

YouTube Video
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Finished Card

Materials Used:
Sasayaki Glitter Stamps Image
Copic Sketch Markers
Neenah Solar White 80lb Cardstock
Spellbinder Dies

Thank you for stopping by! Please subscribe!!  

But before I leave you, here's a challenge I have entered my card into:



Yours truly,

The Unexpected Crafter






Saturday, October 6, 2018

Scrapper's Delights Special Deals

Hello, crafty friends!!

Today I want to share with you a card I made showcasing some special deals going on at Scrapper's Delights!!

Take advantage of this sale and many other by visiting the Scrapper's store and see the inspiration on the other images on sale!


Image by: 

Skin:
E13, E11, E00
Hair:
E99, E97, E93
Glasses:
BG13
Chef Uniform:
C9, C3, C1
Scarf:
BG18, BG13
Shoes:
C9, C7, C5
Ground:
W3, W1
Egg:
YR21, C1

That's it! I thought the sentiment went so well with the card!! :) I hope you like it and that you join us at Facebook or the blog for more crafting fun!

Thank you for stopping by! Please subscribe and also be a member of my other website where you can view all my cards and project!!  

The Unexpected Crafter

Keept getting crafty!






Friday, October 5, 2018

Sasayaki Glitter Stamps - Youtube Tutorial

Hello, crafty friends!!

Today I want to share a new video I made for Sasayaki Glitter Stamps on coloring white again.  This time, its coloring snow on a snowman.  I only showed the part where I colored the snowman for time constraints, but I show the finished card at the end of the video and here on the blog.

I used as always my favorite coloring medium, Copic markers.  I hope you like my coloring and subscribe to my blog and Youtube channel for more tutorials.

Youtube Tutorial


Finished Card
Image by: Sasayaki Glitter Stamps


Copic Sketch markers Used:

Snowman:
C3, C1, 0
Nose:
YR04, YR02
Arms:
E33, E31
Hat & Heart:
R39, R29, R27, R24
V15, V12, Y17
Scarf:
YG06, YG03, E23
Bird:
B05, B02, Y17
Snow:
B00

Thank you for stopping by and I hope to see you again, comment and subscribe!  More tutorials to come!

Keep getting crafty!


Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Crafty Sentiments Designs - New Release and Challenge

Hello, crafty friends!

Today I want to share with you my latest project for a new release and Anything Goes challenge at Crafty Sentiments Designs.

FALL is HERE!!  and so its my project! I love FALL! The smells, the colors, the food, the weather! Just absolutely love it!  So, this project was fun to make.


Copic Sketch Markers used:

Skin:
E13, E11, E00
Hair:
E47, E44, E43
Hat:
E37, E33, E31
R83, R81, Y13, G17, G14, G12
Jumper and Shirt:
R85, R83, R81, YR23, YR21
Shoes:
E27, E25, E23

Pumpkin:
YR08, YR04, YR02, G17, G14, G12, E33, E31

Chicken:
Y17, YR23, R14





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