Quite honestly this video has got to be the MOST intimidating thing I have had to do-to date!
That, and the fact I considered (for a very brief moment) sharing a video of me in my “before” jeans and “after” jeans! LOL! To hopefully motivate you all some more. That will not be happening! LOL! Just like a commercial-I could so be on with my clothing-too funny. The good thing is bathing suit shopping won’t be pure torture this year. I just can’t stand spending $40 on a suit. They are insanely pricey.
OK back to the subject.
So for today’s video’s I did the much asked for Copic Coloring Tutorial.
I am not a coloring expert. Nor do I claim to be. I honestly don’t even feel qualified, but you all wanted to see how I color, and some asked about making my scenery-so its my “job” to share it all with you! LOL! So be gentle! I do hope you gain something from it-even if its pure amusement.
This is the finished image I have colored to create my sample here
I used my Saturday Sketch #21-mytimess21
Now for the videos:
EDITING TO ADD! My videos are ON my site in the post above!
Kurtis DID enable them so we are all set, from here on out!
The rest of my babble below was my frustration with the video situation, but now its all smooth sailing!
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GOOD NEWS!! My plug-ins will be enabled soon. I tried to do it myself, and only got a black box to work. That is huge progress.What that means is in the future you can ALL watch it here, on my blog-without going to Veoh! Just like the YouTube one’s I am able to feature.
Again I did post on Veoh. There are MANY reasons I like Veoh more.
Easy to upload, better video quality. No time restrictions, and the list goes on. I tried to do 2 parts so that I could post to YouTube. Obviously-of course, I went over! After MUCH editing too! So Im no longer breaking it up into segments, after this. Im uploading to ONE place, ONE video. It is too much more of my time to try to keep editing down, and then to split it up, save and load 2 or three segments. Stresses me out just reliving it in blog land! LOL! This is the part of the process that causes me the most duress-TIME! So I’m done with it.
I offer these videos for a fresh approach, and something fun. I won’t want to do them if I have to keep doing so much just to keep everyone happy. (Not that I dont want you to be happy )
I know YouTube is more “popular” but I don’t need to be popular, or use the most popular place. I want to use what site can best accommodate me, and right now that isn’t YouTube. I’m actually in PURE awe at the girls who can whip up an under 10 video. My personality and chatty nature just can’t handle it-sadly. I’m a talker, and a visual person. so I feel its all relevant
We are women-Its impossible for us to ALL be happy ALL the time! LOL!
I apologize if you cannot view it where you are from :C I do not know how you could view it otherwise. Once my plugin gets working everyone should be able to view it right here, no matter what Country you are from-so YEAH! Let’s cross our fingers shall we.
Now onto the details:
What better image to use than my Dress Up Lily Amber set from Pink Cat Studio? (remember you can personalize those! So I got Amber stamps!!) In this video I show you step by step (OK so severely edited steps in some parts) how to get Lily colored, and in this scenery!
She is so cute, I think.
My colors are Sweet Blush, Pure Poppy, Ripe Avocado, white, and some paper I got at Target a year ago! LOL!
The sentiment is from Papertrey Ink- Mailbox Greetings. That set has some rockin sentiments.
OK I hope you enjoy the video’s. You know I love hearing your thoughts on them. I think I improve a little each time.
Please don’t be harsh in judgement on my coloring-since I seriously have no claim to be a “professional”. Just a regular, self taught stamper, trying to show you some of what I do while playing around 😀
Thats the best way to learn-hands on.
OK I do enough blabbering in the video’s, so I’ll hush up now.
OK I need a nap. I have been up all weekend with the kids being sick so I need to take advantage of the quiet. I’m wiped out.
Enjoy!
And as always thanks for stopping by with a hello, the kind words and support 😀
Oh, and thanks for watching.
PS Yes I know I look exhausted in the video too-I was.
32 Responses for "VIDEO-Monday’s with Mytime-Copic Coloring Tutorial"
Cute card! The links to the video doesn´t work for me right now..I will check back again later 🙂
Hi Lauren – Don’t know if it is just me, but I cannot get your video links to work…they say “page cannot be found”. I will try again later because I definitely want to see these! Thanks for posting
well, I get a message that says the page can’t be found. I love the card though!
The video’s can’t be found. Thanks for trying so hard to make us all happy!!
I cant get into the video either but thanks so much for doing this and cant wait till it is fixed
hugs
Norine
I also get an error on the video. I do love the colours of this card. Great job! But I can’t wait to see the video!
Card looks great Lauren but I can’t get the video link to work
either.
Julie
Hi Lauren,
Thanks so much for all you do-just wanted to let you know how much I love your blog and all of your great samples!
I think you are soo talented and too hard on yourself-you are a great artist and I wish I could color with my copics like you do! You have inspired me to practice more.
Thank you again!
The videos don’t work for me either! BooHoo!!!
Card is awesome..but I cannot get the video link to work
I can’t get the video to work either. Once I click on the link it says “The page requested cannot be found” I guess that’s good cause I was just going to be enabled anyway. I don’t have any copic markers. LOL
I am at work right now so I can’t watch the videos til I get home, but I can’t wait! Hopefully they will be up and running by then 🙂
I am taking a copics class this Friday at my LSS and I think it’ll be great to see your tutorial first!!!!
p.s. don’t be so critical of yourself…we all think you are AWESOME!!!! Even if you don’t think you are an expert, all of your FANS do!!!! LOL! 😉
Hi Lauren, just watched your video, it was awesome. Thanks for the information, I learned a lot. I got a set of Copics for Christmas and can’t wait to use them now. You have inspired me, I was sort of scared of them at first, but I think I can do this! I added your blog to my link list on my website.
As a former demonstrator myself, I learned not to be critical of myself, it took awhile, but once you get there, it just flows. You are a great teacher, keep up the good work. Can’t wait for your next video. Thanks again, for all your hard work and inspiration.
Lauren,
You are to hard on yourself!!!!!
You look amazing and did a great job explaining everything.
Can you teach a class on copic markers at the papertree?
Thanks so much for the coloring video I always admire your coloring, your images always look great. I have seen images done by someone else and thought I didn’t like the image but after seeing the image colored by you immediately wanted the stamp or stamp set. Your cards are always fresh and cheery. TFS Ann Lind
Great job! I got the video to work. There were a couple times when the video would freeze but you were still talking. Not sure if it was my computer or not. You did a great job explaining everything and I love the little tips. Your pictures turn out great! (hope I didn’t miss this) do you mind sharing where you buy your copic markers?
Hey Lauren,
As One of the people who asked for the coloring video I just want to say “THANKS”. It was great and you answered a lot of the questions I had. I must know figure out how to get me some copics a 72 pcs set here is $ 600.00! There is no way I’ll be able to “sneak” that amount in to the budget with out getting caught lol. Maybe I can sell some blood or something!!! THanks again for the great video’s. Brenda
I watched the videos and they are great! It makes me want to buy some Copics right now! I have been thinking about getting them for a while now 🙂 I think I need the scor pal too. Since watching your little house video I have been dying to get that. Thanks again for sharing so much with all of us in Blogland!
I just watched your video, great job! I ordered some Copic markers just the other day. They haven’t arrived yet. I found your video very helpful. It answered a few questions I had. Thanks for sharing with us. I look forward to your videos on Mondays. Keep creating! Joan
Thanks for sharing the videos! I love playing with my Copics too; I agree, it’s very theraputic. I, too, could color all day with them. I love your final product. The buttons with the butterfly stamp inserts are my favorite.
Thanks for sharing your video with us..I loved the finished product…The skin and sidewalk and grass was especially helpful…
Great job on the card and videos! Thanks for sharing!
Smiles,
Janna
Lauren! Thanks so much for the fabulous video tutorials! I really learned a lot. I do want to point out though that Taylor has full Memento Ink pads over at her Taylored Expressions store. Here is the link! I am not sure if you found a better site yet but it’s the one place I have found them!
http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/category.php?category_id=128
Awesome tutorial Lauren! TFS!
You are doing a great job with the videos. I leave feeling as though I have been “stamping with a great friend”. Keep up the great work!
Darling card!!
Lauren, I have followed your blog for a while and love your creations, templates and tutorials. How you find the time, energy, and inspiration to create and share while caring for three children, your husband, and your home is beyond my comprehension. But I’m glad you do – you inspire me to do more and BE more. I enjoy your video tutorials to the max. As someone else noted, it’s like sharing creative time with a good friend. You are doing a fabulous job. Please know how very much your efforts are appreciated.
-mary s.
Fantastic tutorial, Lauren! I have no trouble finding the full size Memento ink pads, but I am in Canada. I got mine at http://www.scrappingreatdeals.com – if you haven’t been able to find any in the U.S. Thank you for all you do! You are amazing!
Lauren,
I think you may know this by now, but Taylored Expressions has the Memento in full size pads. Do you heat set it first? Also, the Adirondack Pitch Black, is truly awesome, you can literally start to color immediately—has never smeared on me, even on cheap white cardstock. Thanks for all you share. I love your blog!
Hi Lauren. Thanks for the fab tutorial. I’ve only just bought some copics and while I knew a few things about them I wasn’t quite sure how to do the skin, so thanks ever so much!! :o)
What an inspiration your blog is!! You’re so very talented. I enjoyed your video on copics, and yes you say it correctly! but was unable to view part 2, the actual coloring. It gets to 1:30 and cuts off..not sure whats going on with it but i’ll keep trying. i can use all the pointers i can get! Thanks for sharing your tips and advice!!
I’d like to thanks for that initiatives you get on paper this short article. My spouse and i look forward to more of your amazing blogs.
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