OK I know I am late with today’s post. But I will share a answer to a question I get asked a lot-keep reading.
You truly have NO IDEA how much I have going on here. I also have a very cluttered brain, and have for the last week or two. Alexa completes (fingers crossed, prayers said) her LAST chemo tomorrow, and Im really nervous about the entire thing. This milestone and worry, has consumed me more than I thought it would, leaving me to be un-inspired and not stamping as much as I would like to. ALSO Leaving me having to wait to share a lot of what I have done (since it has been release related).
Anyway-I did get some things done, and will get to share over the next few days.
I KNOW I have a ton of unanswered emails sitting in my INBOX, but I’m really too stressed about tomorrow to get back to you all just yet. I appreciate the understanding and patience as you cannot even imagine how I am feeling right now.
This last spinal tap has me really freakin. FREAKIN!
Anyway-I assume you all got to see our PTI baby favors on Nichole’s Blog! I was in awe by what the DT put together! Wait till you see the gallery. WOW!! Be sure to see Nichole’s blog for the other DT peeks.
Thanks for the super sweet emails. I already was asked by many for a tutorial! We shall see!
I also got some lovely b-day cards from Anne Williams, a card and yummies from oriental trading from my PSF Bee, and cards from Pam, Diane and Sharon. Thank you.
I ALSO got a whopper of a package from Sonia-but Ill share that later this week. WOW! Im so blessed.
I am definitely going to need my retail therapy this weekend as I got to CKC!!
OK now for the card.
You all know how much I LOVE Lily!! Well here is yet another!
This is to you all in blog land, and my PSF’s for all the love and support since the start of Alexa’s treatments 2 1/2 years ago.
Now for the question I get asked so many times:
Q. How do you get that dewy complexion on your people?
A. I never pay attention, and really never considered myself worthy of teaching coloring lessons, let alone with the Copic’s! I am still an amature, but I will share since it seems to be so interesting to people.
I use Ciao Copic markers in
E50-color entire face with this first
E51 outline face with this, then color in a circle from outside of face, into center of face but not all the way in.
R20-Make 2 dots on the cheeks with this
Then go back again with E50 and blend in a circle from outter face to inner face.
Then complete your coloring-here is a close up of finished image
DONE!
I really don’t have any other way to explain it.
Well I hope that helps you out a little.
I have a million more things to go do, but I do have a special post for tomorrow.
Till then!
32 Responses for "That Dewy Complexion"
I’m so sorry things are so crazy and stressful for you right now. I really don’t know that I could hold it all together as well as you do. I certainly can understand the feelings you have about tomorrow. You wouldn’t be feeling all that if you weren’t such a loving and caring mom – remember that!! Your kids are lucky to have you. Hang in there – make your family and yourself your first priority and us blog-reading maniacs can just wait for you!!! 🙂 We don’t mind!! 🙂
Praying all goes well for you tomorrow. Goodness knows you have been through enough. I’m sure Alexa will be just fine!!!
Your card is super cute and I appreciate you showing how you did the face…now I’m off to see if I have those colours…rofl! If not, you know I’ll be asking Christine to add them to my Nestie order before she sends it…haha!
I’m going to work on your sketch RIGHT now…so behind too!
Lauren, everyone is praying for you and your family in these hardest of days. Keep in mind that we are only given tasks that the Lord thinks we are strong enough to handle. He moves in mysterious ways, and there will be a happy ending.
I was moved by your blog today and it made me appreciate all that I have to be thankful for. And that includes sharing the paper craft hobby. I hope that your mind becomes less cluttered and your heart not so heavy.
God Bless,
R
I’m being dumb… what do you mean by ‘color in a circle’ around the face? You mean, use the pen in a circular motion? Or go around the face till I get to the center? thanks for the tips!
Miss Alexa will be in my prayers! I wish her nothing but the very best!!
And your card and tutorial are fab, as usual!!!! 🙂
Lauren,
You and especially Axexa will be in my thoughts and prayers for tomorrow. God willing this will only make you all stronger. The end of chemo will be a new beginning of happier times for all of you. Sending you my best.
Donna :]
Ohhh!!! You’ve got so much going on! How on earth do you do it all!?! You are seriously one remarkable woman! I just saw your Papertrey project too. Oh My GOSH! Seriously, amazing!
Lauren – Alexa and you are in my prayers. I will send up prayers of thanksgiving that these treatments will be behind your sweet little girl. Hang in there, it is almost behind you. God is good.
Hey Lauren…..BREATHE. 😉
Hugs, girl!
Alexa will be in my thoughts and prayers all day tomorrow. You will, too. It will be a good thing to have the chemo behind you and a healthy, sassy, young lady in front of you. (Reread this when she’s REALLY sassy, lol). You are so loved by all of your PSF’s, but it’s understandable to take some time off to be just Mommy for your little girl. Take a few deep breaths and then start over.
BTW you totally outdid yourself with the PTI oven………..
Hugs to you and yours……
Lora
You and your family are in my prayers – especially on Wednesday. Thank you so much for sharing your story and art with us.
Best wishes tomorrow. I hope everything goes smoothly. I can only imagine how stressfull all of this must be. I worry enough when my little one has a cold! Here’s hoping that after this Alexa is completely on the mend!
thank you for the tutorial. I am slowly but surely working on my collection. I have to get a few at a time as I am too impatient to save up and get a “set”. I have decided to go with the sketch because of the airbrush ability even though I am not sure if I am ever going to airbrush. What do you think of your ciao’s?
Good luck with Alexa tomorrow. I get upset when my little guys get hurt I can’t even imagine what you go through taking her to such a difficult “doctor’s visit”. Your family will be in my prayers tomorrow.
Lauren,
for all the time I’ve read your blog and looked at your fantastic talent, I missed how special you are. To say I’m sorry for what your family has gone through would not be fair to you or them. Instead I will say how blessed you are to have the most special of daughters in Alexa. How much has she taught all of you, and now in reading about her, me and the rest of us…
Many blessings and prayers for you all tomorrow. I can’t imagine how scary and long the days ahead are. I hope you can both feel our prayers.
I hope you all can.
hugs,
emily
Good luck tomorrow – we will keep you in our prayers. {{{hugs}}}} Marta
I’ve been keeping you and Alexa in my prayers! Your family will survive this battle!!! YOU are strong, and brave, and beautiful, and the best mom Alexa could have!!!
Hugs…Shelly
I am keeping Alexa in my prayers and hope tomorrow goes just as you want it to! Good luck and hang in there!
Your card is fab too… I love Lily, and just got her, so I need to ink her up!!
Hi Lauren …. Thank you for your tutorial on using Copics to obtain that perfect, flawless complection ~~ too bad I couldn’t use them on my own face to cover-up my imperfections in the morning ! LOL
I’ll be sending Alexa loads and loads of positive thoughts, to get her and your family through this last little hurdle. Then hopefully once this last spinal is done you can all EXHALE again =)
I’ll be thinking of you Lauren ~ xxoo
My thoughts will be with you and your family tomorrow as you mark such an important milestone! {{{HUGS}}}
Lauren, I hope today goes smoothly and I’ll be praying for Alexa. Hugs, Heather
Good luck today, Lauren!
God has brought you this far, He won’t leave you.
You, Alexa and your family are wrapped in love and prayers. Check in later, if you get the chance.
Big, big, BIG Hugs!
Love, Renee
Thanks for sharing your technique! This is a beautiful card – wonderful DP and colors!
OMG Lauren, I saw your “Bun in the Oven” on Nichole’s blog and my jaw dropped! This is sheer genius, I love it, I love it, I love it! You never ceases to amaze me! 😀
Thanks for the little tutorial.. I was wondering how you make your skin tones look soooo good:)
Adorable Card..
Nicely colored…Thanks
for sharing your coloring tip!
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