Winner of the Copic Colouring Guide 2!!

(If you are looking for the Kraftin' Kimmie Sneak Peeks and weekly challenge, please feel free to scroll down to the post below...and make sure to read for details on how you could win some of the new stamps being released tomorrow!)

I know this post is terribly overdue, and I want to thank you all for waiting patiently! I am so sorry for keeping you all waiting, but I was holding off on announcing the winner of my copy of the Copic Coloring Guide 2 until it arrived safe and sound in my mailbox...which it did Thursday afternoon!

Drumroll please!!!!

The winner, as drawn by random.org is:

Carol E!!!!!!

Congrats Carol!! I have already been in touch with Carol, and her copy will be in the mail Monday. :)

I wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everybody who left such lovely comments during the blog hop...I truly appreciate all the kind words. Thanks as well to those who signed up as followers on my blog. :)  

This really has been such an amazing experience and again, it's an honour to be included among the talented designers who participated in this book. Marianne and Colleen have done an incredible job with this book and I know that it will be a valuable tool to assist everybody on their colouring journey. So even if you were not among the winners of the Copic Coloring Guide 2, I encourage you to purchase a copy to keep close at hand in your crafty space. 

Happy colouring!!

Blessings, 

Melanie

Copic Coloring Guide 2 Blog Hop!!

Good morning and welcome to a very special blog hop celebrating the release of the brand new Copic Coloring Guide, Level 2: Nature! 

Authors Colleen Schaan and Marianne Walker have partnered up again with the team at Annie’s Attic 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 next step in the Coloring Guide series, offering information and educational material for crafters of all skill levels.

From the introductory suggestions for creating a Copic journal and tips for working with digital images, to explanations of advanced blending techniques and detailed tutorials for coloring specific objects, the book presents useful information in an easy-to-follow format. 

A bonus CD comes with the book that 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.

Each participating designer in the hop today will give you a peak at their favorite project from the book - and a chance to WIN your own autographed copy! 

If you've been hopping along in order, you should have arrived here after visiting with the lovely Tammy Hershberger. If not, make sure to start the hop with Michele Boyer so you won't miss any blogs along the way. 

For those of you who saw my post announcing that I have a project published in this book, you will all know how incredibly excited I am!! I feel so honoured to have been involved in this book...still pinching myself actually as it still seems surreal! lol These designers and artists are all so very talented and I know you will love the projects they have created. 

My card features "Sunny the Turtle" from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps...I absolutely love this fun turtle out enjoying the rays. :)  In the Copic Colouring Guide 2, you will receive instructions on specific Copic colours used, the techniques used to create the shading and the appearance of the water, and of course full assembly and product information! 

Would you like to win a copy of 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 too!  Please comment on this post for your chance to win your copy of mine!  Commenting on my blog will be closed on Friday March 9, 2012 at midnight EST. Winners will all be announced on the individual designers' blogs, so make sure to stay tuned to everybody's blog to see if you were a lucky winner!  

Here's a list of all the designer's featured on today's hop: 

• Michele Boyer
• Lori Craig
• Jennifer Dove-Bonner
• Sharon Harnist
• Tammy Hershberger
• Melanie Holtz  (you are here!!)
• Michele Houghton
• Debbie Olson
• Claudia Rosa
• Colleen Schaan
• Marianne Walker

Can't wait for your copy?  The Copic Coloring Guide Level 2: Nature is now available at many stamping and scrapbooking stores. Visit your local store today and ask about availability.  It is also sold through the Annie’s Attic catalog, accessible online at AnniesAttic.com.

Once again, I would like to say a huge thank you to both Colleen and  Marianne for inviting me to participate in this publication. I feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to be included with all these lovely and talented designers. :)  This book will be a fantastic addition to everybody's artsy library, so make sure to order your's soon! 

It is now my pleasure to send you off to visit the talented Michele Houghton!

Have fun hopping, and good luck in winning one of the signed books!!

Blessings, 

Melanie

Copic Colouring Guide 2: Nature (and a big secret I've been holding on to!!)

Good afternoon folks! Did you hear the buzz about the newest Copic Coloring Guide to hit the shelves by Colleen Schaan and Marianne Walker?? This book is Level 2 and it's all about Nature. Marianne and Colleen have included a CD with all of the images that were used in the tutorial section so that readers can print out their own images and practice along! There is more focus on specific "how to colour" techniques in this book. Included topics are colouring things from black and white objects, to flowers and foliage, to ground and sky along with many others. This book is FULL of fantastic tips to help you progress along your colouring journey. :)  The projects are shown larger with more detailed colouring instructions so readers can easily recreate the look.  The card assembly instructions have been removed from the book to give more space for colouring instructions. No worries though! The full coloring and assembly instructions for each project on the CD. The book is now available for ordering at Annie's Attic!!

Ok, now for my big SECRET...I have a project in the new Copic Coloring Guide!! That's right...one of my cards is being published! Oh my goodness, I have been sitting on this secret for soooo long and have been dying to share it! I am so honoured to be included among the other fantastically talented designers who also have projects in this book. That's all I can give away for now though...you'll have to stay tuned for further information on the specific projects each designer has in the book. ;) 

I was absolutely thrilled to be a part of this project, and want to thank both Colleen and Marianne for the opportunity. :)  I know that both these ladies have poured so much into the creation of this book, and I want to congratulate them on its launch. I know it is going to be a HUGE success, just like the first guide. :)

Ok, and now for a peek at the gorgeous cover of the Copic Colouring Guide 2!! 

Make sure to order your's soon!

Blessings!

Melanie