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Thursday, June 30, 2011

Young Crafters Unite Blog Hop!


Hello and welcome to the "Our Favorite Things" blog hop!  If you've arrived here from Cathy's blog you're on the right track, if not I highly recommend starting at the beginning on Britta's blog.


My first card is a new creation I want to enter into a red hair challenge at Mad For Markers.  I enjoy coloring Hannah Lynn images and red hair is one of my favorite hair colors.  I used Copic markers R59, E44, R46, R22 for her hair color and usually add in a little E59 but didn't feel I had the space with this image.  E000, E0000, E00, R20 for skin colors, B97, B93, B91 eye colors, and R97, B12, YG11, YG13, Y000, R11, R12, R14.
  I tried the "ruffle technique" on my card and think I need more practice.  They're kind of hard to fasten down to the card.

We've been asked to answer the question what makes us a "Young Crafter"...  One of my favorite things to do is make kids cards for Operation Write Home, a non profit organization of card makers who make and send handmade greeting cards to our military troops to send home to their friends and loved ones.  If that makes you curious I have links to Operation Write Home below so you can check it out.

Another of my favorite things to do is color with Copic markers.  I've added a few Copic projects below for you.


You're looking at the cover of my Copic coloring book.  It's a place to keep samples of images I've colored that include the marker numbers for future reference.  I also use it to remember different techniques I've tried and would like to use again.  It also has assignments from classes I've taken inside.

I made my coloring book using the Bind It All along with 8" X 8" covers by Bind It All.  The inside pages are Neenah Solar White cardstock in case I wanted to color directly on the page.  This book is almost full, I've started a new one in a three ring binder so I have larger pages and it's easier to take my pages out if I want to move them around. 


This is a page from my Copic coloring book, the image is a Hannah Lynn coloring page.


This layout is from a class I took where I was learning about coloring hair and faces. 


This is one of the "Kids Cards" I made for Operation Write Home using a fun image from Bug A Boo Stamps.

Your next stop on our blog hop is Erin!

Thanks for visiting my blog today!

Challenges:
Mad For Markers - Red Hair
Creative Inspirations - Summer
Southern Girls - Bring Out Your Inner Child (boy swimming card)
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86 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Your coloring techniques are so beautiful. I always love your cards, and this album you made is such a great idea. I don't have classes available. Lessons are learned by trial and error and practice... in other words, the hard way!

    Happy birthday...

    Pat K.

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  2. Dixie CochranJune 30, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Jan, your coloring rocks! I'm amazed! I need to get my Copics out and practice!

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  3. Lisa JaneJune 30, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    wow what stunning coluring Jan- amazing
    Lisa xx
    ps hope you will join me at my new blog -http://mymakesnme.blogspot.com/

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  4. MarieJuly 1, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Oh wow, you are amazingly talented at Copic coloring! That mermaids hair is beautiful, and I really love the colors and coloring on the card with the little boy swimming with his toy boat =) Thank you so much for joining our bloghop!

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  5. Sherry HickeyJuly 1, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Jan, your Copic coloring book is so fab; if you made copies I'd buy one!!

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  6. Heather InnusaJuly 1, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    WOW!!! I wish I could color like you! I'm still taking baby steps! I made a book for the hop too! I also love both cards!! Holy cow your coloring has me baffled! So happy to have found your blog - your an inspiration!

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  7. Cathy P in AZJuly 1, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Hi Jan, my Arizona friend! :)
    First of all - your coloring is AMAZING! You are a true artist in every sense of the word! That red haired beauty is jawdropping GORGEOUS and I am in LOVE with your coloring book! Your kids card is too cute - that anchor with the curly string is SO clever!
    Since you asked - I live in Mesa, but I am originally from Yuma so I know exactly where you are! Let me know if you are ever coming to Phoenix - I would love to meet you! :)

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  8. Priya MohanJuly 1, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Loved your coloring and your coloring book is sooo good..

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  9. KatieJuly 1, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Great coloring!

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  10. Alba Aguilar (AlbaScrap)July 1, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Wow! I need to learn a lot to colour like you do :-)

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  11. Aditya GuptaJuly 1, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    your copic coloring book is a great idea. And above that your coloring skills are really great.

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  12. Melissa SheaJuly 1, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Speechless! You have crazy wicked colors skills! That coloring book is amazing!

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  13. Melissa SheaJuly 1, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Speechless! You have crazy wicked colors skills! That coloring book is amazing!

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  14. AngieJuly 1, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Amazing Copic coloring!! I love the book idea you shared here - might have to make myself one!

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  15. Bunny VanceJuly 1, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Beautiful!!! The colors are so rich and yummy!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Blessings,
    Bunny
    http://bunnyrunswithscissors.blogspot.com/
    www.ajillianvancedesign.com

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  16. LaurenJuly 1, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    When I look at your work it makes the copic coloring I have done look like it was colored by a kid using their non-dominate hand! You are an amazing artist!!

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  17. LeanneJuly 1, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Fabulous coloring!

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  18. UnknownJuly 1, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Jan, I love your coloring book! What a wonderful idea! http://visionsofpaper.blogspot.com/

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  19. Cathy P in AZJuly 1, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Jan-thanks for following me! I am adding your blog to my Feed Blitz so I get your posts in my e-mail! :) Hope to meet you sometime soon - and I mean that! :)

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  20. cutiephinphinJuly 1, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Wow your coloring is amazing! I've not tried copics yet but have seen the amazing stuffs it does so I'm trying to avoid going there as long as I can :)

    Love the kids card you made and the coloring book. Thanks for sharing.

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  21. CrafterkhushJuly 1, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    What amazing colouring and I love the way you have organized your coloring book so that you can remember techniques... really neat stuff...

    Hugs,
    Khush

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  22. N Blackburn July 1, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Wowowowowowowow! Your colouring is AMAZING! and what a great colouring book!!! You've just gained a new follower :) TFS!

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  23. judyJuly 1, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Great Copic coloring!!

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  24. Tania AJuly 1, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Wow. My resolve to not buy Copics anytime soon is slowly crumbling. These projects are amazing! And I LOVE your colouring book!

    Thanks for sharing :D

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  25. Chari MossJuly 1, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    You color beautifully! Thank you for sharing your lovely creations.

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  26. YaineaJuly 1, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Wow! I'm really amazed! You're an artist with copics! Thanks for sharing your beautiful creations :)

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  27. DianeGJuly 1, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    lovely coloring! TFS!

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  28. Donna B.July 1, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Love your cards!! You are a great colorer!!!

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  29. Kim MarieJuly 1, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Your coloring is AMAZING!! Wow! I love your sample book too, how wonderful..being a redhead, those images are my favorite, but boy was it hard to choose! Great!!
    Kim Marie

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  30. RomaineJuly 1, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Amazing colouring!

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  31. Karen B.July 1, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Simply fabulous coloring techniques that make a big impact!

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  32. Mubeena M.July 1, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    stunning colours!

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  33. LeezerJuly 1, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Excellent idea for the copic coloring. Love your coloring. Thanks for showing us!

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  34. UnknownJuly 1, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Gorgeous cards and your coloring is perfect. That Copic Sample Book is a great idea too! Thanks for sharing!

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  35. sharon gJuly 1, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    You've been practicing!!!!!

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  36. DanielleJuly 1, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Your coloring is amazing! I LOVE the red hair and how life like the eyes seem.

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  37. LynseyJuly 1, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    I love your cards. The first one reminds me of The Little Mermaid. :)

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  38. BunnyfreakJuly 1, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Your copic work is amazing.

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  39. Kelly LatevolaJuly 1, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Jan you are nothing short of amazing with this copics, wow! For the record I think your ruffles came out lovely :)

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  40. Melissa BarnicoatJuly 1, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Fantastic work. The inage is so striking with red hair. Just beautiful. Thanks for playing along at M4M.
    Mel B

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  41. KathyNJuly 1, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    I love your card and the wonderful Copic coloring book you put together.

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  42. MadisonJuly 1, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    You can really color!!! Your card is amazing. I love the coloring book. That is a great idea. TFS!! I am on the hop too. You can check out my project if you want. I am # 58:)
    ~Madison funkycards.blogspot.com

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  43. Dawn TJuly 1, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    wonderful cards. Your copic book is awesome too. what a great idea

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  44. Danielle DawsJuly 1, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Holy cow! Your colouring is AWESOME!!

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  45. Marcia @ Pretty ThingsJuly 2, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Hey Jan ... we cross paths again, remember those SBS4 days! Your colouring is amazing and I am in love with your Copic sample book. Sensational idea.

    Thanks for popping past Mad for Markers and joining in. Oh and happy birthday, I remember its in early July! Hope you have a blessed day!

    x Marcia

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  46. UnknownJuly 2, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    OMG, your colouring is exquisite!!! Hadn't seen red hair before, I really like it, gives such a character!

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  47. Lillian ChildJuly 2, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Absolutely STUNNING!

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  48. Neha JainJuly 2, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    loved the girl boy couple :)

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  49. ChristianaJuly 2, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Wow, your coloring is just amazing! And what a cool idea to start a sample book for your Copic colored images! Love it!

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  50. victoria hJuly 2, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    super coloring and your book shows how much effort you put into your art

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  51. pcmJuly 2, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    you do some amazing coloring!

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  52. AmyJRockstarJuly 2, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Wow, you are extremely talented. I would love to learn to color like that! I'm just starting with Copics and I really want to learn to color hair properly. This is a beautiful work of art. I would buy it for sure if you decide to sell it! ;) I'm in the hop to so be sure to stop by to enter to win my candy and also...

    Be sure to stop by my blog to enter my 500 followers giveaway!


    XO ~ Amy Jo (new follower)
    amyjrockstar at gmail dot com
    http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com/

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  53. Emily KeatonJuly 2, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    So beautiful! And great ideas, too. Thanks for sharing. :)

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  54. KelleyJuly 2, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Love your coloring! I have started a notebook in a 9" x 7" three ring binder, takes a half sheet of Neenah. I would be so lost without that thing!

    Thank you for mentioning OWH. I need to make cards for them.

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  55. narutopenguingirlJuly 2, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    What awesome coloring! TFS :)

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  56. BonnieJuly 2, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    I too love red heads (grandson is one). Your coloring is stunning.

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  57. JessicaJuly 2, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    wow, your coloring is just fabulous! love all these sweet images! :)

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  58. The Constant ScrapperJuly 2, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Jan, your coloring is wow, wow, wow. Thanks for sharing your beautiful designs.

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  59. UnknownJuly 3, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    I love visiting your blog. I love your cards and I love your colouring-in book. The red hair is fabulous. Thanks for joining in at Mad for Markers!
    Alicia xx

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  60. NGCARDSJuly 3, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    A lovely summery card hun! Thanks for joining in with our Summer theme over at Wednesday's Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog! xxx

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  61. Philippa PettyJuly 3, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Wow this card is so amazing. Plus your idea about using colours. I am so going to make one of these books so I can reference back too. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  62. lonely rubber stamp.July 3, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    I am amazed by your colouring skills!

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  63. UnknownJuly 3, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Your coloring is absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing your coloring examples.

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  64. Monika/BuzsyJuly 3, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Wow! Your coloring is amazing! Love your shading. That Hannah Lynn image is awesome. Love the red hair!

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  65. AnonymousJuly 3, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Your coloring is outstanding! I love the copic coloring book what a great idea!

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  66. cards by caraJuly 3, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    You are a pro at colouring !! Very impressive ...

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  67. Lynne in NIJuly 3, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Wow, what an amazing colouring book!

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  68. Wanda GJuly 3, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Beautifully colored cards! Copics are one of those things I am a bit too afraid to try--araid I will like them and then they'll cost me a fortune!

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  69. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)July 3, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Amazing coloring!

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  70. CarlaJuly 3, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    whoa, my mouth dropped open at the sight of your Copic book -- just amazing!! And I love your 'ruffle' on the mermaid card!

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  71. BronJuly 3, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    I love your mermaid card the red hair looks amazing very striking. Thanks for joining us at M4M this week hugs from bron :D

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  72. luvhymnsJuly 3, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    I could look at your "coloring" book for hours. It's outstanding and I know you've practiced your art. Great job!

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  73. CuteCuteWorldJuly 3, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Gorgeous cards! You are awesome with your copic markers, honestly I wish I was as good as you!

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  74. Britta SwiderskiJuly 4, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Holy cow! Your coloring is absolutely fantastic. When I first clicked on your blog, I thought it was digital! I'm so impressed with your skills and am glad I found your blog. I'm adding you to my reader and hope to pick up some copic tricks in the future. :) Thank you so much for joining us on the Young Crafters Unite blog hop!

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  75. Larissa HeskettJuly 4, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    WOW!! WHat a FABULOUS TALENT YOU HAVE!! You a VERY gifted!! I LOVE the images that you colored they are all AMAZING!! I haven't ever used copics and I have never seen them in real live, but you are making me want to try them out!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  76. Sue DJuly 4, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Great projects! The copic coloring book is a fabulous idea.

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  77. Elaine U.July 4, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Whoa. Wow! You must be the copic queen--your shading is divine! Love the card and REALLY love the sample book idea! TFS. :)
    -Elaine Uhl
    http://createNstamp.blogspot.com/

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  78. BethLJuly 4, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    have been tossing around the idea of learning how to use copic and wow that is just unreal what a beautiful card!!!


    bethL
    toothlesschef at comcast dot net

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  79. Stephanie Y.July 4, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Your shading and coloring with copics is amazing! I also love those mermaid images

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  80. Rebecca T.July 4, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Wow, I love your coloring - it's inspiring.

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  81. UnknownJuly 4, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Love that eyes. 80)

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  82. Lucy NewtonJuly 4, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Loove your coloring, amazing!!!

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  83. SusanJuly 7, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    A beautiful card. Love your colouring and that red hair is simply gorgeous! Thanks for joining in the Red Hair Challenge at Mad for Markers.
    Susan xxox

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  84. MelissaJuly 7, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Stunning!!!
    Thanks for joining in at Mad for markers.
    Love the idea of the colouring book.
    Cheers
    Melissa

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  85. SammiJuly 9, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    Beautiful Jan! Love that red hair!!

    And I love seeing pages of your colouring book!

    Thanks for joining in our Mad for Markers Red hair challenge!
    Sammi
    xx

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  86. Amy PittsJuly 14, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    WOW - seriously you are amazing. I am in love with your color book. The red hair...wow. I really need to work on my hair skills.

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