Not a great Fibro Week...but good for crafts!

The cooler temps are already starting to make my body ache, which is not so fun. But, I still feel very thankful that I found a hobby I can still usually do, even on my worst days. This week I've been like a little kid and doing lots of coloring. What? Yes, I'm coloring lots of Stamped images for cards with my new Copic Markers and I have fallen in LOVE with Copics. LOL!

If you know me, you'll know that for months and months I swore I would NOT give in and buy such expensive markers...and for a long time and I didn't, but once I bought my first "Tilda" Stamp from Magnolia, I knew that I need to at least try Copics for her face. That was the beginning of what has now become my obsession to buy Copics and keep coloring. I also watched several of Suzanne Dean's videos and bought my first flesh tone markers, based on her descriptions. She is awesome and you can find lots of great images, tips and fun things on her blog.

Yesterday, I was super sore and had no energy, but I did color and it was very relaxing...kind of therapeutic for me and it feet good to keep busy. These are some of my first attempts at learning to color and blend with these awesome markers.

Tilda in Purple!

Herbs and Pots!
I bought this stamp from a Gal
on the TWO Peas Forum last week
and I LOVE it! Thanks Gen!



Tilda in Pink!

I still have to learn more about shading and blending and will continue to practice, but I do LOVE how well these blend.

My new goal to add two or three new colors to my collection at least once a week and to buy extras when I find them on sale or at special deals. I've already filled one Copic Storage case with (36) wonderful colors and I think these will be on a lot of my Christmas Wish Lists.

I want to thank Kim at Cutters Creek, for encouraging me to try them and for the special she recently offered on the Copics at her store! Between, her and the wonderful gals in my Craft group, I was hooked! Thanks girls!