Bic Mark-it Tutorial

Good Morning everyone!! Well, I know that the new craz in the stampers world are copics. Now, I personally do not own any, can't really afford them after creating and still raising 4 children, but really there are lots of lovely cards made everyday without them. I am not bashing the copics, because personally I would love to own some to play around with and I always go do the blog candy give-a-ways if they are included. There are many lovely cards showcasing copics. So, I know lots of us use color pencils and a variety of different markers out on the market for stamping and card making. I have purchased many a markers in the last few years, but I have to say my personal favorite that I can afford are the Bic Mark-it. I have the 36 count package and pretty much love it. The only thing I might say about them negatively is I that I would love a better skin tone color, but really overall, I pretty much love this set. Recently, and since I first purchased this set I have had several people ask me what I am using to color. Well, if it is not colored pencil it is the Bic Mark-it. So, I thought for those of you who don't own copics and was wanting something comparable to copics and affordable to play with this would be a good alternative to the copics.

Let's say you already own them, but not sure how to use them to get the look you want. Well, someone shared this tutorial with one of my friends from you-tube. I thought "how great is this". I naturally know how to shade, it is in my blood, but not everyone does and could use some direction. So, I hope you find this to be helpful and encouraging if you have difficulty achieving this. Mainly, things like this are just a matter of practice practice practice... So, with no further delay from me being so windy... here is a GREAT tutorial for using the BIC-Mark-it markers....



Also, if you don't want to invest in a whole set and you just want to try them out, I was in Staples (stationary/office store) last week and they sale them individually. I found that to be exciting that I could replace one if it ran out without purchasing a whole new set! Thanks Bic! So, with that information you could purchase a few to play with them and then decide! They also offered a much finer tip one too sold individually.

Have a great day creating!