Cheri T Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I have also resisted the urge as I know it would be just like when I bring home a bag of potato chips..... LOL - hilarious analogy! Btw, I used to say this kind of thing about scrapbooking...for the longest time back in the late 90s I would not allow myself to even LOOK in the scrapbooking aisle in stores b/c I knew I'd be sucked in to yet another hobby. Then a friend invited me to a party and of course I had to say yes and the rest is history. Bwahahaha! The cross stitching now languishes:) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheri T Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Well, the decision was made for me...dh ordered them for my bday. If he wanted to surprise me, she should have a separate Amazon account that's not hooked up to my email ROFL! Love that he bought them for you, and tell your DH that he needs a separate account and pronto, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I have also resisted the urge as I know it would be just like when I bring home a bag of potato chips..... LOL - hilarious analogy! Btw, I used to say this kind of thing about scrapbooking...for the longest time back in the late 90s I would not allow myself to even LOOK in the scrapbooking aisle in stores b/c I knew I'd be sucked in to yet another hobby. Then a friend invited me to a party and of course I had to say yes and the rest is history. Bwahahaha! The cross stitching now languishes:) LOL - I hear ya, Cheri! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheri T Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 LOL...tons of scrapbookers I know are ex-cross stitchers! I still love the idea of cross stitching. If I ever don't have enough to scrapbook about/design (yeah right!) I'll totally pick up some of my old un-finished/not-yet-started cross stitching:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 LOL...tons of scrapbookers I know are ex-cross stitchers! I still love the idea of cross stitching. If I ever don't have enough to scrapbook about/design (yeah right!) I'll totally pick up some of my old un-finished/not-yet-started cross stitching:) LOL - me too, but I have to add a bunch of other hobbies to the list all of which I've at least dabbled in at one time or another: cross stitching, rubber stamping/card making, quilling, jewelry making, crocheting, knitting, quilting, decorative painting, polymer clay, and the list goes on... I love it all!! That's the problem - I love it all. ♥ ♥ ♥ On my to-do list this year: clean out and re-organize my overstuffed craft room. Now that's a project that should be a ton of fun Don't know how soon (if ever) I'll get back to any of my UFOs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRS Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 Add me to the list of cross stitchers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Carla, I keep wondering if you've tried your Copic Markers? I do know that a "little" thing like time often gets in the way.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRS Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 I have tried them a bit, and I've had some success. Blending isn't too hard with the right color combos. But figuring out the color combos is the challenging part to me. And as you said, Marilyn, time is a factor. I hope once the yearbook is finished, I'll have more time to play with them. Less than a month until the due date on that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Time really boggles up my life! I'm glad to hear they seem to work ok on the first try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebidee75 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Carla have you downloaded the colour chart from the Copic website? It has all the colours in families and if you pick the colours in the right way they should blend quite easily. Unfortunately it's been so long since I used mine that I can't remember if you blend using colours round the rings, or down into the centre of the circle, but I'm sure if you googled it you'd find out! Good luck with the year book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRS Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 Thanks, Anna. I haven't done more than play around so far. The yearbook is due in 2 weeks, then I'll have time to play around more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordtoploughshare Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 I want some of these so badly... just not in the budget yet. I'd love to see what you've all created with yours so I can live vicariously through people who own them! :-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRS Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 I've only dabbled in using them other than practicing. I colored a few little critters here and there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsoarty Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I am a big Tim Holtz fan and have the set of his Distress Markers. I find them easy to use. But of late I have not done a lot of paper scrapping because I don't have a room where I can spread out. My scrap supplies are stored in 3 rooms and I work on a small round table. I feel your pain Laraine. I spent some time re-arranging my craft room/studio, and now I need shelves. Everything is in boxes and I can't see through the box. Lol. Also have some in bags. I need shelves. Work in progress. I do a lot of art journaling and painting, but that's on the back burner because I have to organize and find mu stash of everything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terriscrapper Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Hi Carla!! I'm glad she ordered you the Copics......they are great!! I got them last year as a Christmas gift!! There is a learning curve so don't get frustrated.....for those of you that are thinking of purchasing....first off think about colors you like and what you love to color.. Flowers? think about greens....look at the charts for greens.....for instance....YG11, YG13, YG 17, these are in the same color spectrum, so you can do shading....the same is true for your other colors.....so often in the kits you only have one of each....if anyone has any questions contact me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRS Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 I've only dabbled so far, but watch lots of youtube videos using them. I'll definitely contact you if I have any questions! Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terriscrapper Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 There is also a Copic app for your phone.....that way you know which ones you already have..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enholm Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 I read an article saying that copic is the best product on the market, but I think it a bit expensive. One alternative to copic markers that get as close to the quality and consistency of real copic is Prismacolor. These are high-quality markers but at a price that most people can afford. It is very suitable for beginners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimi Richman Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 I think the Copic marker is great, It can refill, save time and money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTB Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Not to mention: FUN, Mimi! They can last for years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy D Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 On 1/18/2015 at 7:39 PM, CRS said: Thanks for all the insight! I checked my local scrapbook store and they don't have any classes coming up for copics. I just want to be sure I'll use them before I sink all that money into it, ya know? Yes - beautiful way to add color to your projects but the COPIC brand is the most expensive type of alcohol marker!! I haven't. tried the Copic brand yet because of this. I have tried 3 other brands though: Arteza Everblends - sometimes splotchy color (most likely due to user error), dual tips, brush end is stiff Blick - great even color & dries smooth, dual tips, brush end is soft & flexible. Art Marker - (bought at craft store that no longer exists) dual tips, not a HUGE variety of color, brush end stiff, doesn't blend easily. Hope that helps - there are a lot more alcohol marker brand choices besides Copics - but I would LOVE to try them! Michael's did have a buy on get the other half off recently ... 368C2324-7029-4446-8131-FA47670B56FD_1_201_a.heic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enholm Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Copic markers have recently been a favourite of mine. These markers are also required if you are concerned about your environmental effect. You don't have to buy the full set because these markers are refillable. To use the markers again, simply purchase an ink bottle and refill the barrels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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