Remember this little $1 M stamp, cute, cute, cute.  Especially, for a $1.

I found some watercolor paper  in my stash and decided I would try the Copics on that type of paper.

In my further research on what type of paper to use, I headed over to the Copic website (here) and snooped around and watch a few tutorials.  They suggested that you use a paper that would absorb the ink so you could get good saturation.  The watercolor paper does that.

I think you can tell I’m getting a little better.  Yeah, I colored a little bit outside of the lines but the shading is beginning to look right and I think the watercolor paper may make it feather out a little bit.

This image is done on a shimmer paper I got at M’s.  I read on another post (sorry, I don’t know whose I’ve read too many) that she liked to use a shimmer paper.

I liked the way this came out also.  Whew! I’m beginning to feel like I’m making some progress in this technique.

There are three different types of papers used on these images.  To get a closer look click the picture to make it larger.  The little duck (which at the moment is my favorite) is done on watercolor paper.  The little girl (which is one of my first colorings) is done on just plain ordinary card stock.  The lilacs are done on Bristol Smooth (you can get this at M’s).

I’ve order some paper from Gina K’s (here) because according to Suzanne over at ScrapBitz (here) this is her favorite.  I must say out of all the tutorials and things I’ve watch Suzanne Dean’s stuff is what I like the best so far.  She also has some great new things happening so be sure and check her out!

I’ve ordered some new Copic pens which will probably be here by Friday or Monday.  I’m hoping the paper from Gina K will arrive about the same time.  I’m not going to be making a card until I get the technique down better but I thought you might learn from some of my mistakes if you are interested in Copic pens.

Hey, my BFF’s son is back in the US from Iraq for a few days.  Welcome home Kevin!!!!  We are praying for you!