In Rosie's Book: Card Art with Copic Fluorescents: Sweet Pea Stamps Dance of Butterfly

Why Rosie's Book?

While growing up, I had a dear friend, Renee, that lived next door and with whom I spent much of my childhood. We grew, in different directions, and went on our merry way. Many years later, I ran into her parents and they kindly reminded me of the laughs they still have over my book. “What book?” I wondered with a puzzled look. "I don't remember a book." Hardy laughter accompanied their response. At some time during our childhood, I tried to convince Renee about something that her parents didn’t agree with. I told her that proof of its truth could be found “in my book.” Naturally she went home and tried to convince her parents of the same thing but they weren’t falling for it. She needed an edge and told them emphatically, “It’s in Rosie’s book!” After they caught their breaths from reborn laughter, they let me know how “Rosie’s book” has been cited for many other things throughout the years. They’ve also mentioned that they’d like to see “Rosie’s book” one day. I can’t remember all of the things that I said were in “my book” but I’m sure my dear friend’s parents can recall much more than I ever knew about – LOL!!! So, here it is . . . my version of things you might find In Rosie’s Book . . .

The current Crafts and Me challenge is to show use of ribbon. Whiff of Joy is sponsoring this challenge and offering a Miss Ladybugs stamp to a randomly selected entry. Find out more about this challenge and sponsor here.

The In A Sweet Pea Dream challenge is offering a $7 gift card for Sweet Pea Stamps to a randomly selected entry showing your favorite color. Find their challenge here.

Sweet Pea Stampers challenge is offering a $10 gift card for Sweet Pea Stamps to a randomly selected entry showing a card for Mother or Hero. Find their challenge here.

I've inked up my Sweet Pea Stamps Dance of Butterfly by Ching-Chou Kuik and stamped her onto Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80lb cardstock then filled this beautiful image using my Copic Fluorescent colors.

Are you ready?

You're not going to believe this . . .

It's awesome . . .

I can't believe I made it myself . . .

Here she is, glowing under a black light . . .

I know! It makes you want to run out and get some of those Fluorescent colors, doesn't it? There are only 8 of them, thankfully. You can find out more about how much I love the Copic Fluorescent shades here, here and here.

This photo shows the full card front with the image framed in Offray 1/8" salmon ribbon. A few Creative Impressions small tropical iridescent blossoms and leaves with gold mini brads are at two corners. The sentiment is from Outlines Rubber Stamp Co.

Lights ON . . .

Lights OFF . . .

Gotta love it!!!

Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair - FV2, FB2, FBG2, FYG2, T6
tail - N1, FYR1, FRV1, 0
gold accents - Y13, Y26, Y28
butterflies - FY1, FYG1, FYG2
eyes - C3, C00, FBG2, FB2
bubble - G20, G21, G24
airbrush - BG11, BG13, BG15, V04
highlights - Opaque White

9 comments:

Vanessa (aka V'ness, Nessa, oldschool) said...: WOWIE!!!
I FEEL SOME SPENDING COMIN ON AT MY HOUSE!!!
LOL thanks :)
and thank you so much for joinin us at SPS!!!; April 14, 2011 at 9:22 AM
Maire Gamber said...: Great card! This is the first time I saw anyone use the fluorescent markers... How fun!
Marie; April 14, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Sylvia Blum said...: oh my goodness.. this is really coooool!!! And your card (seeing it in the spotlight with lights ON *giggle*) is just GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much for playing with us at Crafts and Me Challenges this week! Hope to see you again next time :)
{hugs} Sylvia; April 15, 2011 at 2:19 AM
angelwhispers said...: My god girl you are right its awesome and I had never heard of these copics before!!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful work and letting us in on these fabulous pens!!!

Thank you also for joining us over at Sweet Pea Stampers!! love Chanelle xxx; April 17, 2011 at 5:08 PM
KymKreates said...: This project is just fabulous!! I love it!

Thanks for joining us at In A Sweet Pea Dream!
KymKreates
Sweet Pea DT; April 17, 2011 at 8:40 PM
crafty amy said...: Wow she is gorgeous and I LOVE the way that she glows that is sooo cool!! I will have to have a play with those :D
Thank you for sharing it with us at Crafts and Me this week. Good luck.

Hugs

Amy xx; April 18, 2011 at 2:02 PM
Debbie said...: WOW!!!! I have to have these - this card is fantastic. Love it. Thanks for joining us at Sweet Pea Stampers xXx; April 19, 2011 at 6:18 PM
Kym's Crafty Cards said...: Wonderful card you have made here. I didn't know they did fluourescent colours. Fab effect. Thanks for taking part in the Sweet Pea Stampers Challenge this fortnight and best of luck. We hope to see you back again very soon. Best wishes, Kym, Sweet Pea Stampers Design Team xxx; April 20, 2011 at 2:25 PM
tiggertastic said...: oh god those are so cool - and the card looks excellent in the dark - the image really works with this style

Good luck in the challenges, hugs Sarah-Louise My Blog

Designing for:
Crafty Purple Frog , Sweet Pea Stampers ,Bearly Mine Designs and Kenny K; April 21, 2011 at 1:59 PM