Wow, a whole year I have been at this, and my way to finish up this week of celebrations is with more prizes.
See this assortment above? It includes 1 each of all the new Spica Glitter Pen colors, 5 assorted Ciao Markers, and 6 multiliners, all in a sleek, black wallet. Retail value of $80!
I'm giving away 5 of these sets.
Leave a comment on this post between now and 12am Thursday morning for your chance to be entered.
Tell me what the most valuable thing you have learned from my blog this year has been, or what you want to learn, any other suggestions for Copic (colors, new products, etc), or just say hello. It's that easy!
Good Luck!
Come back later today for more prize opportunities and updates on other winners.
Rules:
• US & Canada only, sorry!
• One entry per person
• Must include a way for me to contact you (e-mail address or blog link)
• After I announce the winner you have one week to contact me or your prize is void and will be passed on to a runner-up.
• If you can't leave a comment you need to set up a Blogger profile. This is super easy and allows you to vote on other blog prizes.
775 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 401 – 600 of 775 Newer› Newest»This blog is very entertaining and is what led me to check out copics in the first place!
Congrats on the anniversary!
wow it was a wonderfull gift thank you the chance you give to win that
Congratulations, Marianne on a very successful and educational blog. I refer all my new Copic students to you. I tell them to start at the oldest posts and read forward.
I would like to see them make a G42, I love G40 for my scenic coloring but 2 shades darker would be perfect, same for a B43. Can't have enough blues and greens. Thanks for the chance at great blog candy.
Thank you so much for your inspiration! I've enjoyed following the stamp sets you designed and have the one from eclectic paperie on its way right now!
Congrats and Happy Anniversary!
I've learned much more about blending! I really enjoy your basic coloring because I'm just learning!
WOW what a nice BUNCH of Blog Candy that is!!! You know what I've learned... to draw! Seriously... the way you show how to make a fish, a bird, etc. makes me realize I CAN do it too!!! Your instructions are so precise and easy to follow and I LOVE that you help bring out something in me I didn't know I had!!! Thank you for your informative blog!
I've learned how to use Copics even though I don't have any. Your tutorials and tips are GREAT! Thanks and happy 1 year!
I just LOVE your blog! I love learning about different color combinations and shading. I am still really bad at it all thus I am still praying you can have a class in TX!!! :) Congrats on your 1st year! And thanks for the great chance to win. Have a joyous day!
Congrats on your anniversary, Marianne. I would say that the most valuable lessons for me have been the blending. I still have a ways to go, but I'm getting there. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Congratulations on your one year anniversary. I have learned so much from your blog. Thanks for the chance to win!
Debbie
I learned about shading to make objects appear 3D. Great informative blog! Would love to win some Copics!
Marianne, I have learned SO MUCH this past year from your blog. Your tips on shading & highlighting have been invaluable to me. Thanks for all your tips & tricks & for all your inspiring creations.
I've enjoyed just learning some of the basics. And keeping up with where the next Copic certification classes are going to be. I figure one day you might show up in Pittsburgh, or round about. Pretty please!
Happy Anniversary! I've been a fan since the beginning. I love your blog instructions for simple things we can do with our pens (like waves and bricks) and also your instructions on how to color. Thank you so much for your blog. I hope there is a book coming out soon that has all your techniques in one place!
I just a few Copics so far and haven't had alot of practice with them yet but I am anxious to give them a go soon. I think the most valuable thing I've learned so far is how to "seat" and image to prevent it from looking like it's just floating on the paper. Thanks for the opportunity to win such a varied set of markers.
Congrats on the anniversary!!
What did I learn?? TONS.
Thanks so much Marianne!
This has been an amazing year. I have learned so much. A year ago I didn't have a clue and now I am teaching my classes thanks to you and what you have shared with all of us. I hope to someday get to one of your classes if you are around the IL area.
I have really learned to think about light and shadow. Also that I made the mistake of buying too dark of colors in the few (6) Copics I do have. I'd love to win these - thank you for the chance to win!
I like your blog because when you are explaining you keep it simple. I love that. Thank you,
Thanks for the chance to win
debbie peysen
Happy Blogiversary.i love to color..and love love copics..your blogs have shown me the right way of shading hilighting etc..i look forward to each lesson..i don't have the spicas yet..and would be an awesome win..thanks for all you do..loves ya..Gail
I've learned , that if I every am lucky enough to have Copics..to NOT be afraid of them!
I've learned to try them...play with them...experiment...try different things!
I refer alot of people here to your blog when they have questions about Copics.
congrats on your first year ! It's been great!
Thanks for the chance, hope I'm superdeeduper lucky!
I just found your blog last week during the Memorial Day Hop. I had taken a class the week before that on copics, so I added your blog to my favs. I don't have any copic yet, but I will soon. I love the dragon you showed on May 13th and the use of the blender pen for texture. Thanks for the chance to win, and Happly Blogsiversary!
WOW!!! What a fun prize! Thanks so much for your informative blog! I've learned a lot about my new Copics from you---thanks for the chance to win a cool prize!
Congrats! I find all your tips on shading and blending (including figuring out how/where to shade) to be the most useful. After all, shading and blending abilities are what make us all Copic crazy! :)
Wowzers-I can't pick just one thing! Learning about the color families is priceless...then there are so many cool techniques like how to make black, white, water, shadows...your an endless source of information and inspiration! Thanks so much Marianne!
I am still going through your blog archives. There is so many tips and tutorials on here i think i will be a while! Thanks you so much for all the info you have been sharing on here.
I would love to wind the giveaways!
I love coming to your blog. I seem to learn a new thing everytime I come. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us all.
Thank you for the chance to win.
Debbi
Congratulations on your one year anniversary!! I would have to say the most important thing that I have learned from your blog this year is definitely how to shadow my images. Although I have much more to learn, I can't wait to see what the next year brings!
Happy One Year Anniversry. You are definately the GURU of Copic Markers!! What haven't we learned? I look forward to everything. Thank you.
Congratulations on 1 Year! Don't they just fly by? Today is my birthday (not telling how old!) and I would just love to be a winner! Thanks so much for all the great inspiration!
Susan
I love Copics. I just purchased the new Spica's, great colors. I took a class on Sunday at A Muse with Joyce on Copic's. She did a great job and of course I had to buy more Copics. I have learned about shading and to try new ideas from your blog. Happy 1 Year Anniversary.
Would love more info on the spica pens. Do they have lots of glitter, and do they flow easily? No stores near me carry them and would like to see them up close and personal before purchasing them.
Congrats on a year of blogging. I have followed your blog. I read every new entry and frequently go back and re-read the entries on techniques that I am practicing. I had stopped using markers in my rubber stamping over 15 years ago but after reading your blog and playing with the techniques I use Copic markers more than any other medium. The color theory and choosing where the light source would be hitting the items I'm coloring were very valuable lessons that helped me immensely.
Thanks!
I've learned more here than I could hope for! I think we all appreciate the time and detailed instruction and also your enthusiasm for what you do. I think that's incredible! Thank you !
Wow! I havent bought any copics yet, but after reading your blog I now know that I MUST have them!
Oh NOOOO!!!! I live in South Africa, Bummer. We battle to find Copics here and when we do, they are very expensive. I slowly built up my collection after finding your blog, one at a time. You are my only source of information because there are no classes available here either.
Its OK, I LOVE your blog anyway, even if I don't get my hands on those new spicas!
The tutorials I really love are the skin and hair ones... but I love reading all of your posts.
Thank you so much for sharing your mastery with us :D
I really need all of the markers. ):
Especially because I've seen all your tutorials. D: and now I can't stop wanting them.
How to do highlights has been so helpful for me but I've learned so much besides that.Thank you for sharing all your ideas and knowledge with us!
Your blog is so fantastic- you are a true artist! Can't wait to get my hands on those new glitter pens!
What a great prize! I would LOVE to play with all of it!
I have learned more about the Copic markers just by reading the blogs and playing around with the markers. :)
Congrats on your one year anniversary Mary Ann! I found your blog immediately after it started, and have really learned a ton! I think I like rubber stamping because I am not good at drawing, lighting, etc....reading your blog, I have learned about coloring, shading, what papers to use, how to find family groups, triad, tetrad, pentogram,high contrast,compound color combo's, etc....You explain in a way where I can then apply this knowledge. I love referring to the lessons- how to add/pick gray's....How the best color for me is the colors I use myself..... so much information!!! I missed the certification in Chicago, but will attend for sure if there is one in the area- I would love to learn more!!! Thank You so much for sharing your fabulous talent!!!
Shelly
WOW...what a fabulous blog candy! I don't own any Copics, so I use cheap methods to color, but would love to own some for sure. Your blog has been very inspiring to me and makes me really want those Copics...
I am new to copic, but loving every thing, I think that the Copic's are great and would love to be one of the 5 who win, but I won't hold my breath and I really don't win things. :( I just can't believe all that you can do with the markers. I guess pratice makes better HUH! Thanks for all the information you have shared with everyone. Bobbie
I love your blog. The lessons on shading have been a huge help. Happy Bloga versary!! Pat
WOW!!! What an awesome giveaway!! Congrats to you!!
congrats, Marianne! I've been following you from day one. I appreciate so much that you take the time to share your knowledge and teach me most of what I know about these fabulous markers. I'm finally proud of my coloring! lol
Diane M
aka detour3 on SCS, PCP, StampTV, SNR
You have taught me so much. I only have a few copics but the knowledge is fantastic.
Hugs
Heather
Happy Blogoversary
What I have enjoyed is your breakdown of beginner and then add the more advanced techniques, and also the easy shapes that can be done by doodling.
Thank you so very much for this opportunity
Wow!! What a fantastic giveaway!!! I just like all the inspiration I get from your and every other blog I get check every day :) Thanks for the chance to win!
wow, a year goes by fast, doesn't it? I love being able to learn and be inspired here! Thanks Marianne!
I was lucky enough to have taken one of your copic certification classes, and I learned a lot about how versatile these markers really are. One of the most valuable lessons I learned was how to pick the right colors to blend for specific effects. Congratulations on your one year "blogaversary"!
Marianne, what haven't I learned from your blog?! You are an awesome teacher - shading, shadowing, doodling, blending - all have become easier thanks to your tutorials. Just yesterday I read your methods for coloring eyes and I can’t wait to try them! I’ve learned a lot from Ellen, Debbie, Michelle, Trudy and Sharon but you are the undisputed master. I LOVE my Copics and have a long list of additional colors I NEED for my stash. And the new Spica colors – all on my list. Thanks for taking the time to post so many fabulous ideas and tutorials. I would love to attend one of your classes – maybe someday. Sigh…
wowsa I am just finding your site.. a friend gave me the link to learn more about copic markers.. looks like I came to the right place!
I've learned that it takes someone like you to make Copics so much fun! Thank you for all you do! :)
I have learned that I don't know nearly all I need to know about coloring with markers! Thanks for all of the instructions! it really helps. I would love to win the set you are giving away. Thanks!
janet@swofford.com
Hi Marianne,
I've learned SO much from your blog this year. I knew Copics would be a fun addition to my stamping world, but they (with your instruction!) have opened up such a creative door within me!
I would love to learn about doing more with Spicas, especially since there are more colors to work with!
Thank you so much for sharing your time and talent with us. Happy Blogiversary!!
I've learned not to shy away from stamps that require coloring.
What a great prize!! Thank you for the opportunity to be chosen!
Wow! What a great give a way! I would love to win these!
Happy Blogoversary, I have learned so much from you this year and you were totally my reason for taking the plunge and investing in my "Toys"
Love the lessons on color families and how to use the light, medium, and dark copics together to get highlighting and shading. Thank you for sharing your talent. My images have become 100% better using your tips and techniques.
I've learned a ton of new things with the blender marker, which had been abandoned in the dusty corner of my marker box. Thanks!!
ashlyna.blogspot.com
I have established a document called "color techniques" containing articles you have written that I often refer to when working on a project. It has it's own special place on my desktop! Thanks, I read your blog every day!
Happy 1 year! I am just getting started and your blog is the BEST. I cannot even begin to tell you how much I have learned. Keep it up....I need you.
My collection of copic pens is growing and I'm not afraid to show my work now. It gets better all the time
Congrats on your blogaversary!! Thought I don't comment much - I do pop in to your blog...I LOVE my Copics, and I have you to thank for showing me shading -- how to remove color where I don't want it...you are an amazing artist...I thank you for sharing your tips and tricks with all of us!!
Your blog has taught me everything I have learned about copics this year: blending; mixing colors; how to refill the sketchers and so many things I can't even begin to list them all. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise. It's made learning fun again for me.
Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary! I learned to make designs with the markers and shading techniques through your blog. Although the shading look is not quite the same when I do it. I'll keep on practicing. Would love to see more on shading and air brushing. Thanks!
Happy Blogaversary! Your blog has helped me to realize the importance of shadows. I'm still practicing, but I love what Copics allow me to do!
Hello Marianne,
I have learned so much on your blog, it is difficult to point only one thing. I love my Copics and my Spicas - would love to win the new colors! Thanks for sharing all your knowledge over the last year! I really appreciate everything!
Congratulations and please keep up the good work!
Louise C. (who attended Certification class in Toronto (Open Page) and now owns her own R81 and R83 markers!)
Congratulations !!
I enjoy your blog..I learn so much !
Diane from Crafty Passions
Congrats on your blogoversary. I would love to try Copics. :) Thanks for the opportunity to win them.
CONGRATS on your 1st Anniversary of Blogging!
What a wonderful prize. Your blog is so helpful and the addition of Copics to cardmaking is a match made in heaven.
Happy Blogaversary... and thanks for giving us the presents - today as well as through your teaching talents on the blog. I have learned sooooo much and I appreciate your time and your tutorials. Thanks again.
Just discovered your blog! Would love to win some COPICs! How yummie.
Have a FAB day!
Smiles.
I love the little tricks that make a big inpact. Using the colorless blender on a rag to make fur
I have learned that there is a HUGE learning curve to using these markers and that you know all the ins and outs. You are a great teacher. Thanks, Jeanne
You are so appreciated! Those of us who are copic challenged especailly appreciate all the hard work you have done posting tutorials to this blog. A whole hearted thanks and congrats to you!
Happy Anniversary!
~Pam L.
http://stampsinc.blogspot.com/
I have learned I really "neeeed" the Copic markers. I love the instructions you provide to achieve a certain look or 3D feel of a pic. I do not have any Copic markers yet but I hope to be able to start building a collection.
I really enjoy the articles on shading and seeing the different colors you combine for light, medium and dark values.
OOOPS! Hit send too soon! I forgot to give you a great big CONGRATS on you anniversary!! (Don't count this comment in the contest as it is my second post)
I'm a newbie, so everything you have posted is going to be helpful to me as I explore Copics. The thing I love the most is the detailed instructions on how to do something. I am such a visual learner and that is very helpful.
OMGosh, I just love your blog! I think the most valuable thing I learned was about the natural blending families. It really helped me in deciding which colors to buy.
Congrats on your 1-year blogaversary!!!!!
I have learned SO many things from your blog I don't know where to start! I didn't have a clue how to use Copics until I started reading your instructions.....now I can colour.
Thank you for everything!
Candy
Your 1 year of blogging marks a Happy Anniversary for ALL of us Copic users! EVERYTHING is the most useful....and appreciated The info you share gives me the confidence...and fuels an addiction...to use my Copics more often than any other media choice. But I almost gave up before your blog on preferred paper choices and stamp inks. I'd also like to see even more on shading and drawing w/ Copics. Thank you!
Congratulations! Would love to win!
Congrats on your blogiversary!!! You have been so completely inspirational this past year! I have thoroughly enjoyed all your posts. I soak up as much knowledge as I can!! Then, getting to take a certification class with you in Phoenix with Spellbinders was more than I could have hoped!! Thanks for sharing all your knowledge!!!
I want to thank you for sharing all your wonderful knowledge, tips & ideas on your blog. I just LOVE the copic markers. Still working on technique with the markers. I wish you would have a class in Louisville, Kentucky.
Congrats on your 1 yr. ann., as I know it has been a lot of work for you- but so very helpful to so many of us, so THANK YOU ! I found you on Michelle Oatman's site. I marveled at her cards, & that she used something called Copic's & started learning about copics from you-couldn't get enough. Then started buying them in sets of caio's, & now sketch's.
I learned so much about skin color, shading, doodling, & about paper, ink, & the markers. You are very talented & I think you are the reason that Copic marker's have become the rage for all us paper/fabric crafters.
You live so close to me I wish I could come down to your shop but am disabled & in home 24/7, which makes your site so very important(as can't attend classes), so I thank you from the bottom of my heart & hope you will continue for a long time to come.
I think I would like to see maybe different types of eyes for different nationalities.
Hugs,
Julia B.- Longview, Wa.
I am a copic addict!! You are such an enabler!!! Everything you do, I want the copic you used!!!
Congratulations on 1 year!
Thank you for offering such an awesome prize!
I learn so much from reading your blog...you're such a great help!
ps_1972stamping@yahoo.com
Congrats on 1 year of blogging! This is a wonderful prize. I just tried Copics for the first time two weeks ago and soooooo NEED them.
I have enjoyed using the copic pens but I still need practice on blending them. I am not an artist so I use rubber stamps as my image. I've been looking for the new Spicas pens but I have not located them yet. Have a great day :)
Congrats on 1 year of blogging! I just found your blog ..so I am here to say Hello and have a look around..I was told this is the place to go for copic info so off I go to look!
Wow I just discovered these markers and too my first into course and LOVING it!!!
OK WOW!!! Also, WOW on the amount of comments! I love my Copics and what colors of Spica's I have. Can't wait to learn how to use them more! Thanks for offering the blog candy!!
Happy blogiversary! I have really enjoyed reading your blog this past year. Having no artistic background or training, I have learned a ton of stuff. How to shade to make things pop or look realistic (not flat) is one area where I see marked improvement since reading your blog. Here's to many more blogiversary's to come.
I'm a new Copic convert and am LOVING it! What a fantastic product! I'm really hoping you'll make your way up to Anchorage one day to do some classes. You're not that far away when you visit BC you know! ;) Congrats on your blogaversary!
Congrats on the anniversary, and what an AMAZING prize!! I love the blog and all of the coloring tips, so it's hard to pick one, but I'm going with the series on why you need greys and how to use them. It was super practical, I use the principles all the time, and I never would have figured this out myself, although it seems so obvious once you explain it. Congrats again!
Marianne!! Congratulations!! So....if I had to pick one bestest (most valuable) thing about your blog this past year, I would choose the way you write/demo your tutorials. You make it seem attainable for an average person to be "an artist." That may sound corny, but it's sincere - it's what I get out of reading your blog. When you have the right tools, direction, and you practice, it's possible to create something you're happy with.
Wishing you continued success!!!
Take care and STAY POSITIVE!
I don't have any of the copic markers but I do have some of the spica glitter pens. They are awesome. They go on so smooth and even and really add a lot to a card. I just found your blog so I am looking forward to learning many new things this year. I would love to win some copics so I could give them a try. Thank you.
Julie Kaehler
ejkaehler@yahoo.com
Thanks for all the basics and advanced techniques with copics. I just love all that you do with them! Congratulations on 1 year of blogging! Here's to many more! Thanks for letting us celebrate with you!
You tutorials are all great - it is hard to pick just one! I would say I have learned the most from all the blending and shading tips, and find that you stating exactly which markers were used makes it so much easier when looking to add a color (or two) to my ever expanding collection. Thanks for all the inspiration!
I just bought my first 40 markers and I have learned so much from your blog! The most important being that copics are the BEST!!! Happy Blogaversary!!!
thank you for all you've taught me this year! You are amazing and Copics are a wonderful product. I've learned all sorts of things and right now I'm practicing with my airbrush; I'm a bit of a clutz, but the upside is that the shirt I wear to art in is fabulous! Overspray rocks!
Congratulations on 1 year!! I have NO copics and have wanted them for so long, but life gets in the way! I LOVE everything you share with us and look forward to each new post!
Wow, Marianne! That's some awesome blog candy. And, I absolutely need every bit of it. Love your blog! You inspire me in so many ways!
Happy one blogoversary and wishing you many more to come. I have learned that there is infinite things that you can do with markers. Thanks for all the inspiration and teaching us so much about color.
syeda
syeda_lubabah@hotmail.com
I have learned so much from your blog! I don't think I can pick just one thing. Before I started reading your blog I just colored in images like I did in grade school. After reading your tips, I have improved with my coloring skills! It helps to have it explained in detail and see what you are doing as well. Thanks so much for all the wonderful information you have provided!
I have learned so many things over the past year, but most importantly is to practice, practice, practice. The techniques do not come easily to anyone, even to those who teach us now. Thank you so much for the chance to win!
Congratulations, a whole year! What have I learned? Well, I've learned that with patience I can learn to used the markers and be happy with my results. I've also learned to loosen up a bit and doodle, and I'm actually starting to like it. Not everything has to be a masterpiece from the onset. So I've learned to be kind to myself and just have fun. Thank you for that Marianne.
Elaine Allen
I have truly learned so much from you this last. I have learned to do different shading things. Wonderful highlights and doodles. I too have printed off so many of your tutorials and have them in a folder that I refer to often. I want to Truly thank you for all that I have learned this last year!! Your a super teacher and a terriffic artist. Thamks.....Hugs Cynde
Thank you for the wonderful assortment of information. This blog has been a valuable resource for me, since I just began using markers!!. Happy Anniversary and here is to many more!!!
I have learned SO much from your blog, especially shading and how to pick out different colors that blend well together. Congrats on one year!! I've been following since the beginning. :)
Although I learn something new *every* time you post, my absolute favorite has to be the lesson on eyes. Even though I transferred the lesson to pencils for my most recent eyes, I really appreciated all the time you took to describe the various arcs of shadow, etc. (you can see it here: http://mijastamps.blogspot.com/2009/04/what-inspires-you.html if you like)
I'm always amazed at your talent and ability to clearly teach some fairly difficult concepts. Thank you bunches Marianne, and happy blogaversary! Annnd maaaannnny mooooorrre! :D
I've only just discovered copics and there are no classes nearby - so I'm learning EVERYTHING from you - from what ink to use to stamp the image, paper and beginners colouring techniques. So Thanks Very Much!!
Thank you for the chance to win blog candy! I'm just a beginner with copics but my sister sure is great at it! (She was kind of the enabler as if I needed one. LOL) I've just stumbled across your website and am excited to go through it this weekend. I look forward to learning new tips & ideas to try! Congradulations on your one year anniversary!
I must admit I just stumbled upon your blog. I feel like Alice in Wonderland, my eyes have been opened to a whole new world and you know what they say: Man's mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions.
Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809 - 1894)
I have been drooling over your images and techniques. Copics aren't sold in my area, so to win them would be a great way to start learning how to apply all the great lessons instead of just dreaming about it!
Oh..what a wonderful giveaway..wow.
Happy Bogaversary to you...
I have a few Copics...but have sooo much to learn..I want to learn how to shade and blend...that is so tough for me.
Thank you so much for offering the giveaway and also all the lessons you share.
First of all, thank you. I saw what I learnt from you is to try it, practise it and not to be scared to use the markers. I love the new spica colora and I'm excited to get them - even if I do not win them. thanks
I live in the uk so No entry for me boo hoo but what a fab prize to win.I just wanted to say that i am new to using copics got my first set a couple of weeks ago so your blog and all it,s information has be a great help.
Trish (-:
I am so happy to have found your blog. I am thirlled to be a potential winner of such great products! Happy One Year!
Sherry
Happy Blogaversary, Marianne. I would love to win your giveaway. I still do not have any Copics yet, but would love to. :-)
Aimeslee
aimeslee@earthlink.net
How to give things 3-d quality trough ink.
Wow! How generous! Your blog has helped me get the "feel" of blending and shading with the few copics I have. It's hard to continue to invest in them when you really don't know how to use them to their full potential!
I haven't gotten to try to copics yet because I always research the dickens out of something before I take the plunge. I just want to say that your blog made me really want to jump in. I can't wait to get some copics. Thanks. Sandy
Happy Blogiversary Marianne! I took your certification class last year in Kansas City and I now have over 100 markers! I absolutely LOVE them and I don't think I've colored with anything else since I started using them. I also work part-time in a local stamp store and I've hooked many more people on Copics! I'm such an enabler! Anyway, congrats on a whole year!!
I have just started purchasing Copic markers and haven't had time to use them yet.
I am so glad that is a blog like yours for the beginner like me to learn from!
thanks for all of the valuable information!
Kelly
I have learned everything I know from your blog! Well regarding Copics anyway! He he. When I took your class in Toronto, I already knew most of the theory from your blog. I think the most helpful tips are on shading and using the colourless blender. I'd love more posts on shading using colour other than a darker version of the colour or grey.
Best wishes for another awesome year!! Rebeccacell at gmail dot com
What a wonderful prize. Happy blogaversary! I love everything I'm learning about Copics. Thanks for all your help!
I was copic challenged until I learned the proper way of blending. Your blog is full of fun instructions and tips. Congratulations on the one year of blogging!
I've been drooling over the new colors for the spica's. Cannot wait to get my hands on them.
Your in-depth tutorials and tips are so valuable! They really make us get the most out of our markers!
Thanks so much!
I learned that I really, really needed to take the Copic certification class - so I did and it was wonderful!! Other than that, I can't pick just one single thing, because every time I read your blog, I learn something new.
Congrats on your first year of blogging!!
I have learned so much from you in the last year with shading and blending being at the top of the list.
I love the blog and have learned so many things in the short time I have been following. I have learned a lot about shading and blending. What a great prize. Thanks for a chance to win and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Wow, has it really been a year....How time flies. Your site has been a blessing in teaching me how to use the copics. I want to thank you for the time you have taken. I am getting better with mine all the time.
Wow! I have learned that you are one awesome artist! Thanks for all the great tips on coloring, we are never too old for that are we? :-)
I am still learning to effectively use the Copics I have but I'd sure love to add to my little collection! Thanks for being so generous!
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Inspiration. I've been inspired and motivated. I was an art student with aspiration to become a graphic designer. Life, marriage, motherhood, etc took over my life. I haven't colored or pulled out art in over 15 years...until your site motivated me to start shading and drawing again! Thanks.
I was a newbie to copics when you first started your blog. I excitedly purchased some and started to play only to wonder why anyone thought they were wonderful. THEN after subscribing to the blog and playing with each technique you shared, the coloring started to improve and I'm now in LOVE with my markers. I have a long way to go to make the shadows and blending perfect. The blog entries for this have been wonderful! I'd suggest the blog entries be organized and put into book form!
I have learned how to blend and shade. i would love to win. Susan
Thanks for all the great shading techniques! You can never have enough:)
I've learned so much. I have a folder that I keep your e-mails in. It would be difficult to choose which has been the most helpful to me.
I appreciate the time you put in to sharing your talents and knowledge with us.
Hi Marianne! Congrats on one year! I tried blogging and didn't make it anywhere near that!!!! :-) So, for what I have most appreciated on your blog: learning about shading. It is my weakest area and I have read and re-read all your shading posts. So very helpful! Thank you!
I've learned a lot about shading and blending and also that it takes a lot of practice.....I would love to win the pens. Congratulations on you blog anniversary. I love it....
I have learned more from you blog than from any other source especially blending and shading. Thank you for taking your time to educate us all. Would love to see you come to Charlotte, NC.
I've just 'found' Copic markers and can't wait to try them for myself. Would love to win some!
Gosh, where to begin...I learned how to color water for a stamp I used, I learned how to test paper, I learned that I was wrong when I thought I could live without Copics!
Congrats on your anniversary.
Cathy
Wow, what an amazing opportunity to win some great stuff. The most valuable thing I've learned is the right paper to use with the right copics
I learned a lot about shading & lighting. I especially liked the turtorial about coloring on a cylindar and then shading on a tubular-like plant that was similar. Practice, practice, practice, right?
You've been so generous and fun during your blogiversary! I've enjoyed it all....congratulations!
I learned that Copic markers amazing! I had no idea of all of the things you can do with them. I found your blog very recently, bu not I am hooked!
I love your whole site it is very informative. I took a basic class with Sally Lynn a bit back and loved it.
Just took the 101 and certification class with Sally Lynn this weekend! Love you site! Such helpful hints and constant inspiration! Keep up the great job!
Tonya Davidson
stampintonya@yahoo.com
Absolutely, without a doubt, the most valuable thing I have learned from your blog is....to pick up the marker and try. If it doesn't look the way you want it to, try again. I am creative but not artistic if that makes sense. I will read whichever post of yours is applicable at the time, look at the examples and then give it a go. I'm getting better everyday and I'm inspired to try new combinations, techniques, etc. Thank you for sharing your talents!!
SueD
Marianne: Happy 1 year! I just LOVE your site. It provides me with great information and inspiration. It always gets me off the computer and rushing down to my studio to try out the latest technique! Copic is so very lucky to have you! Thanks so much for everything!
I "get" these markers. Thanks for making me happy!!!!!
Oooooh! What a wonderful prize! You have taught me how to look at my work, to see how it relates to reality, and to have a better idea how to improve my work. thanks!
these markers and your artwork are addictive!
I have learned your image pops off the page if you highlight it. I love coming here for tips and techniques, and you make the whole coloring process less intimidating for someone like me who cannot even draw a stick figure.
I'm very new at the Copic markers and only have a few. I have learned techniques from you such as shading and blending, plus using circles to color in. It sure would be great if I could win more markers as I am hooked and want THEM ALL!!! Thanks again for the great instructions.
Wonderful, colorful tools and I would love to win!!!
Thank you!
Thanks for the inspiration, the tips, the color combinations, etc.
What a great package!
I've learned so many things - shading, basic colouring, ink/paper choices. I love seeing what you're doing and posting on your banner!
I think the shading lessons have been really helpful and I really appreciated the airbrush ones, as I really didn't have a clue about what to buy and why. Although I did end up buying the one that you use, I appreciated the tips on how to adapt others and they helped me make a more informed decision.
I'm just a recently follower of this blog and I have learnt so much. I don't have any copics but I love what you do with them! I guess what i'd like to see in the future is just more tutorials. You can never go wrong with those. Thanks and keep up the amazing work =)
There are too many great tutorials to mention! Love all the great blending techniques...and I continue to learn so much on how to better color stamped images with Copics. Keep up the great work and thanks for the chance!
I have learned that I need to learn more & keep pratcing every second.
Sure hope I'm picked as a winner.
Happy Blogaversary.
I can't even begin to tell you what I have learned from your blog. I love, love, love it!! My mum was a tole painter so I learned alot about shading when I was a little girl watching her and her friends paint, but paint isn't my thing (don't get me wrong I can paint, I just don't like to). Markers and pencils are my joy. If I had to pick a single topic the how to color specific flesh tones was my favorite. A topic I would like to see is how to use the toner grays, in relation to my color pallette. I have dabbled with them but with poor results. Thanks for the great blog read all the time, I will continue to be a loyal follower.
I would love to learn about Copic markers. I first saw them at the U of O Bookstore, but I still don't have any. Maybe I'll get to see you demo them at one of the make and takes here in Salt Lake City. I moved to SLC from Eugene almost 2years ago. Thanks for the chance to win!
Congrats on your blogging anniversary!! I have so enjoyed reading your blog since becoming certified by you in Charleston last November. That class started me on my way to owning what my hubby considers to be "too many markers!" Love this product and can't imagine my crafting life without it anymore. Thanks for the chance to win!
I have enjoyed reading your Blog this past year and have learned a lot. Thanks! I love the Spica and Copic sketch markers and hope to win some more.
I really enjoyed the tutorial on coloring eyes. The eyes are truly the most expressive feature of the face.
wow, what a generous prize! I just started using my Copics and am totally loving them. Your blog has so much fabulous information. Thank you for sharing it with us and happy anniversary :)
Awesome to get a chance to win so often on your blog!!
My favorite lessons that I learned came from this post:
http://ilikemarkers.blogspot.com/2009/02/basic-rules-of-good-design.html
where you discussed the rules of good design. These are really hard to capture if you have not been to design school - but thanks to you I'm understanding more than ever before. Thanks a million!
Wow, what a giveaway and what a following you have. There are so many things I've learned from your blog this year. I've learned how to shade and blend, make a bush, and learned that I need and want it all! I have all the Sketch colors now. I love them and I love following your blogs. Thank you!
I have learned that you must be one extremely exhausted woman! You are an inspirations to all of us:) I can't even imagine the time and energy that have gone into your blog! Happy 1 year of blogging to the best blogger ever!
Keep up the good work and God bless you for all you do for others!
OOOOOO What fantastic prizes!!!!! Thank you so much for all you share with us!!!
Marianne, you've taught me that there really is no wrong and to experiment, experiment, experiment. I *heart* my Copics!
Congratulations on one year! I was just introduced to Copic Markers in January and have been hooked since. What do I like about your blog? Everything!! I have learned so much from your post and still have tons more to read. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with all of us.
Jennifer Berwanger
jsparkie@shaw.ca
Happy Blogsiversary!
I know, that you have helped me with my new passion. I am very thankful that you sharing your talent. Hoping to see you in Vancouver, B.C. soon. We are waiting for the dates.
Kelly
I learned how to blend and create fantasic images. :-)
What a wonderful prize to win. Congrats on one year and thank you for all that you taught us in that year.
Congratulations Marianne! I enjoyed the step by step pictures as I'm visual learner. Thanks for starting the blog and teaching us the wonderful world of copics!
Congratulations on you anniversary. I love checking out your site to get new ideas and to see "how it is done".
carrie008@mac.com
I have learned alot about shading and blending, although I need to practice, practice, practice. Thanks for your inspiration and sharing your knowledge!
Happy Blogiversary! I have learned 2 truths here over the year: I need all the Copics and Spicas (REALLY); it takes time playing with the Copics to really get comfortable using them. Thanks for being such a valuable resource!
This is my first time to your blog, but I just signed up in hopes of learning some of your great techniques/tips with markers. I have been a bit shy about using markers up to this point. Thanks for a chance to win.
Would love to be one of the lucky winners ! Thanks for a chance !
Love your blog! I've learned not to be quite so intimidated by Copics. Thanks for sharing your talent and knowledge with us.
I have gain the confidence to use my copics and love the end result. I bought a couple of copics to try and never felt I created anything worth the expense. Now, I love my copics and marvel at the results I can obtain. Thank you for my sucess. Ellen A (Cdn)
I love copic markers! I think I need all of them, but I only have 14.
Great blog!
A treasure of info here! I don't own any Copics, sure would love to have some!
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