Yes, you read that right. A bunch of my friends and I do what we call a ‘card party’ and also stamp out images to put along with the card. It’s a great way to get a stamped image to either try out before purchasing the stamp and it definitely helps the pocketbook. I can not remember who send me this beautiful Whiff of Joy image but upon testing the ink and cardstock, I knew using my copics would cause the ink to smear.
How do I know this? (coughing here) Experience
so instead I used a waterbrush and my Stampin’ Up! markers. Not bad, eh?

Image: Willow with Umbrella-Whiff of Joy; Sentiment: Everyday Blessings-Papertrey Ink.
Cardstock: Neenah Classic, Stampin’ Up! Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Other: SU! Markers, Waterbrush, Nestabilities, Metal Quote-Making Memories, CB Border Embss-Provo Craft
So you see, you don’t HAVE to have Copics to color (but once you do, it’s hard to go back to using other mediums, lol)
For the rest of the week I have scheduled quick posts of a couple of cards I quickly made. With the holiday weekend coming up, I’ve got a lot I have to get done. I’ll check in to make sure the scheduled posts appear.
You guys have a safe & happy 4th of July. I am in such a patriotic mood that I created this quick card last night that is the perfect closing for this post.

Digital Sticker – Patriotic Ange-Simply Sassy, Sentiment – Stampabilities
Nothing spectacular, but since I have these cute little Patriotic Angels all cut out it was easy to throw this card together. I gotta do something different with the string. In hindsight I think I would use an eyelet in the center of the O and pull the string through that. The ‘Freedom’ stamp was a gift from Daisy & Joy from eclecticPaperie (waving at you two) and was the perfect fit for the white border scap piece. I think the stamp is from Stampendous, but don’t quote me on that.
Remember to join us in the Simply Sassy Challenge over at SNR Card Universe. Sassy has extended it a few days because of the holiday – plenty of time especially with this quick Digital Sticker 
Until next time…… Happy Independence Day!
Tags: 4th of July, coloring, eclectic Paperie, Freedom, Independence Day, Markers, Whiff of Joy