Good morning and welcome to a very special blog hop . . . I am very excited to announce my participation and publication in the latest book in the series, the Copic Coloring Guide, Level 4: Fine Details!
Authors Colleen Schaan and Marianne Walker have partnered up again with the team at Annie’s and some of the most talented artists and designers in the industry to bring you a quality publication packed full of techniques, theory, tutorials, and inspiration. The 64-page book is the latest in the Coloring Guide series, offering information and educational material for crafters of all skill levels.
From light source to shading and shadows, to mixing mediums and tackling detailed images, this book shows how to take your coloring up one notch further … by focusing on the fine details. All of the information is presented in an easy-to-follow format.
An included CD contains all of the hand-drawn images used in the tutorial section of the book, along with the assembly instructions for all of the projects.
I created the custom background behind the sweet My Favorite Things Pure Innocence Hula Girl by using simple homemade masks and my Copic Airbrush System ... so much fun to do! The card base is not patterned paper, they are flowers I stamped and colored to match Hula Girl, from the True Love StampTV Kit from Gina K Designs! You'll be able to find full instructions in the book.
To help kick off the celebration of the new book... each designer on the hop is giving away an autographed copy of the book...signed not only by Colleen and Marianne, but by the individual designer (me!) too! Please comment on this post for your chance to win your copy of mine! Commenting will close at midnight on Sunday, June 30th and the winner announced on Monday, July 1st. Winners will be announced on the individual designer's blogs.
Hop on over to these participating designers to see their projects and enter their drawings, too:
Can't wait for your copy?
Copic Coloring Guide Level 4: Fine Details is now available at many stamping and scrapbooking stores. Visit your local store today and ask about availability (I bet you'll be able to find it soon at Ellen Hutson LLC, along with the previous 3 Copic Coloring Guides!). It is also sold through the Annie’s catalog, accessible online at Annie's.
Thanks for stopping by today! ~ Sharon
UPDATE JULY 1: THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED AND THE WINNER HAS BEEN POSTED. THANK YOU FOR ENTERING!
That water looks inviting and totally real! Love to get this book!
Posted by: Nancy Penir | June 24, 2013 at 08:28 AM
Can't wait to get the latest Copic book!
Posted by: Kay | June 24, 2013 at 08:48 AM
This is so gorgeous. Love the tropical colors, and I would swear that the background is dp. Fabulous job creating that! Can't wait to get my hands on a copy of this latest addition to the Copic Coloring series.
Posted by: Maggie S | June 24, 2013 at 08:50 AM
how neat, I just love the way you did the background to match the girl, very sweet!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | June 24, 2013 at 08:53 AM
This is super exciting. I'm just starting to get into coloring and find these books very helpful. I'll be sure to be on the look out for it. Crossing my fingers for an autographed one though.
Susie
Posted by: Susie | June 24, 2013 at 08:54 AM
I can't wait to get my copy of this book. The other 3 have been so helpful. I really like the image you colored. As always beautifully done.
Posted by: Louise | June 24, 2013 at 08:55 AM
This is just adorable! Thanks for a chance to win.
Posted by: Rebekka K | June 24, 2013 at 08:56 AM
Love the backgrounds you created -stamped and airbrushed! Thanks for the chance to win this fabulous book!
Posted by: Jill | June 24, 2013 at 08:59 AM
Love your card - the shading and blending you did at the shoreline is phenomenal! Thanks for a chance to win the new book!
Posted by: Andrene | June 24, 2013 at 09:00 AM
Beautiful! I love the colors!
Posted by: Sheila L | June 24, 2013 at 09:05 AM
You are a master with the airbrush. She is adorable and so well colored. Great dp for background.
Posted by: Diane Clark | June 24, 2013 at 09:11 AM
Beautiful job on the coloring as usual. Love how you are able to match colors by making your own DP. I have a Copic Coloring book and would love the chance to have another.
Posted by: Barbara's campbell | June 24, 2013 at 09:13 AM
Wow, this is beautiful. Love the background you created and your coloring is fabulous. Such a cute PI image. Love it. Thanks for the chance to win this book.
Posted by: JoAnn B. | June 24, 2013 at 09:18 AM
Beautiful card. Thanks for the chance to win :-)
Posted by: Alshandra | June 24, 2013 at 09:22 AM
Awww ... so cute! Love those PI girls, and also love how you stamped and colored the background, too! Thanks for the chance to win this awesome book!
Posted by: Betsy B. | June 24, 2013 at 09:24 AM
I love the colors and detail. I hope to get the book.
Posted by: Jerry | June 24, 2013 at 09:27 AM
Beautiful card.....I love the PI sets but this is one of the cutest colored ones that I've seen. Thanks for the chance to win the book!
Posted by: KathyC | June 24, 2013 at 09:31 AM
GORGEOUS card!!! I love the background you made! BEAUTIFUL coloring!! Thank you for the chance to win this amazing book!!
Posted by: Kimberly Sudol | June 24, 2013 at 09:33 AM
Love your pretty card, amazing colors!
Posted by: Anso | June 24, 2013 at 09:36 AM
Beautiful card. Thanks for a chance to win this amazing book!!
Posted by: Pat S | June 24, 2013 at 09:44 AM
Adorable card, would love to win. Thanks.
Posted by: Darlene Groseclose | June 24, 2013 at 09:47 AM
Oooooh, it seemms as though the water's edge is ready for eager toes to splash right in! Beautiful work, Sharon!
Congratulations on being a part of another informative publication! Our stamping community will be eager to reach for this one, including myself!
Posted by: Bev Gerard * TexasGrammy | June 24, 2013 at 09:49 AM
A great card. Thanks for a chance to win an amazing book.
Posted by: Sue | June 24, 2013 at 09:51 AM
Talk about the "details"! The hula skirt is fabulous! You're right about the details and you nailed it. I want to color like you when I grow up!
Posted by: Janice | June 24, 2013 at 10:02 AM
What a really cute card. I love the background you created.
Posted by: Regina M. Hamilton | June 24, 2013 at 10:10 AM
What a beautiful card and the water and sand looks so real! Tks for the opportunity to win such a wonderful book!
Posted by: RedGem | June 24, 2013 at 10:23 AM
Very cute card. I would love to have this book, as I do have other Annie's Copic Coloring Books. I am rusty at doing copic shading, as all my card making supplies have been stashed away for a little over two years with our busy lifes of building our own home. We are now in, but have lots of outside projects to finish, so card making is on the back burner, as our summer is so short and the snow will be flying soon.
Posted by: Carol | June 24, 2013 at 10:24 AM
Beautiful card, love how you did the background. I have the other 3 copic coloring books and would love a chance to win the 4th. Thanks for the opportunity.
Posted by: Bev Hill | June 24, 2013 at 10:24 AM
Love this little hula girl. I have the other 3 books and can't wait for the new one. You have done a wonderful job coloring. Such an inspiration to all of us. Thanks for the opportunity to win an autographed copy.
Posted by: LInda V | June 24, 2013 at 10:32 AM
Congratulations on being in the book. Your little hula girl is soooo cute! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Karen Wedding | June 24, 2013 at 10:34 AM
Thanks for the chance to win this new book. Love using the Copics, however, having an instructional new book would be wonderful. Your coloring is just gorgeous.
Posted by: Ruth Ann | June 24, 2013 at 10:35 AM
What an adorable card Sharon. I would so love winning this book because I need it desperately. Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Judy C. | June 24, 2013 at 10:35 AM
Adorable! Thank for the chance to win!!
Posted by: Katie K | June 24, 2013 at 10:40 AM
Wonderful card! Love all the bright colors and the shading of the sand and water.
Posted by: carrie | June 24, 2013 at 10:40 AM
I am so excited to get this book. Your little hula girl is fab. I love what you did with the background as well. I hope I can accomplish anything near to your techniques. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Susan Jacobs | June 24, 2013 at 10:45 AM
Adorable! My coloring could seriously use this book!!! Hope I win!
Posted by: Debbie Strotz | June 24, 2013 at 10:46 AM
This is precious! Congratulations on being published and thank you for an opportunity to win a copy! :)
Posted by: Katie Sims | June 24, 2013 at 10:51 AM
I woul love to win this book, and learn all the great techniques.
Posted by: Chris handy | June 24, 2013 at 10:51 AM
Gorgeous card and the stamped background is beautiful. Congratulations on having your work published.
Hugs, Janine xx
Posted by: Janine | June 24, 2013 at 11:10 AM
Gorgeous card! I love your beach. Your coloring is beautiful.
Posted by: Cindi Flass | June 24, 2013 at 11:36 AM
What a cute card!! Love the colors of your beautifully colored flowers!!
Posted by: Sabrina Radican | June 24, 2013 at 11:46 AM
Adorable card, Sharon. One of my favorite stamps, too. But I need some help coloring her in. thanks for the chance to win a copy of the latest book. You do incredible work, and I'm proud to be one of your followers.
Mindy
http://mulberrymindy.blogspot.com
Posted by: Mindy M | June 24, 2013 at 12:12 PM
I absolutely love your card. My favorite part is how you stamped and colored the "pattern paper" to match your image. Sometimes I am so stumped with what paper to use, and this is a brilliant idea. Thank you!
Posted by: Katie Holder | June 24, 2013 at 12:16 PM
Bright! Beautiful! Brilliant! Your card captures the spirit of sun and fun! I would love to win this latest edition of the Copic Coloring Guide!! Love coloring with my Copics and always looking for ways to improve and enhance my coloring projects.
Posted by: Judy McMullen | June 24, 2013 at 12:24 PM
I love the card and can't wait to get the book. Thank you!
Posted by: Karen | June 24, 2013 at 12:27 PM
what a yummy card. The background is so smooth...I look forward to learning your secrets :)
Posted by: jennifer dove | June 24, 2013 at 12:32 PM
Love the card.I have been waiting for a book on this
topic.Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
Blessing's Jocelan
Posted by: Jocelan Perry | June 24, 2013 at 12:33 PM
What a gorgeous card, Sharon! I LOVE the beach/water/sand background! Perfection!!
Posted by: Broni | June 24, 2013 at 12:44 PM
Cute card! Love the DP and the hula girl! Thanks for a chance to win!
Posted by: judi | June 24, 2013 at 01:02 PM
Amazing Card, thanks for the chance to win!!!
Posted by: Lori Gauerke | June 24, 2013 at 01:47 PM