Join my Copic craziness!!!

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Many of you will be aware that as well as being the owner of Stamps & Memories, I am the UK Copic Certified Regional Instructor.  Now my personal life has calmed down, I'm hoping to be able to bring regular weekly blogs. Regularly at shows I am asked "WHY COPICS? " The simple answer is that the markers are simply the best and the best Quality.  They are more than just a marker, they're a fantastic Continue reading..

Copic Colouring Guide 4 – Fine detail

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Just launched is another (sure to be fantastic) Copic book. Copic Colouring Guide Level 4: Fine Details is written with the experienced Copic coloring artist in mind. This publication highlights all the important finishing details that will complete an image and give it a polished, professional look. In chapter one, light source is discussed in depth showing a variety of ways to highlight Continue reading..

Kintbury Show

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Oh dear - I've been neglecting my blog again but unfortunately I have been ill again.  I'm hoping that I'll have more time soon so watch this space.  In the meantime I need to tell you about our show this Saturday 20th April in Kintbury, West Berkshire.   We are open from 10:00 - 4:00. Admission is FREE. Jo will be demonstrating with the NEW Little Darlings range of stamps (available from Continue reading..

Another Firework Creation

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Anyone celebrating New Year?  You'll be able to make some lovely party invitations or New Year cards using the Fireworks Cover a Card stamp. I have created this simple card by brayering Caribbean Sea Kaledaiscope Inkpad onto the fireworks cover a card.  I then mounted it onto a turquoise card and then onto a plain black card.  The numbers have been cut using the Number dies from Die-namics Continue reading..

Fireworks

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I have been making some mega quick and easy cards tonight using the Fireworks Cover a Card.  The image is an ideal background for an number of special occasions and celebrations.  The stamp is great quality and gives a fantastic impression. I have inked the stamp with a Versamark and then added silver embossing powder. I then cut some silver mirror card with the alphabet dies from Die-namics (really Continue reading..

Bargains

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Lots of newly reduced items have been added to our SALE section including the Nikki and Ruby clear stamps from Ladybug Crafts Ink including the Nikki & Buttercup running in the snow stamp.  Ideal for Christmas cards for friends and easy to colour!   http://www.stampsandmemories.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_361_362&products_id=4344. Continue reading..

Copic Class updates

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Our Autumn COPIC Classes including the Introduction to COPIC (morning), and Christmas with COPIC (afternoon) will able available in Stevenage (Herts) on Saturday 1st December 2012  Crawley (Sussex) on Sunday 2 December 2012,  and Swindon (Wiltshire)  on Sunday 9 December 2012, Places can be reserved online at www.stampsandmemories.co.uk,  or by calling Wendy on 01488 658728.  Any questions Continue reading..

Shake It Cards

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The Shake it pouches are a great way to create special cards for friends or family this Christmas, and very easy to use. The above card  has been created using the Pure Innocence - Flurry of Love Clear stamp http://www.stampsandmemories.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=400_411&products_id=4214   which has been stamped onto our white colouring card and coloured with COPIC Continue reading..

Snow cute!

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Don't forget it is the Great Northern Papercraft show in Harrogate, Yorkshire this weekend - I hope to see you there.  Here is one of the card images which I'll be demonstrating at the show, I hope you like it... it is so cute!   The image has been coloured with COPIC markers.  The stamp can be found on my website at http://www.stampsandmemories.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=400_411&products_id=4303 Back Continue reading..