Yes, I'm a Copic Marker convert, okay, addict. Since Copic Art markers have exploded in the paper craft community, so many great websites and blogs have sprung up to help us master and enjoy these markers. I hope this list of resources helps you, and, of course, if you run across good some sites out there in the Websphere, just send me a line, and I'll add it here.

 

    Start Here   

• Stamping with Copic (a starter's pdf file from the official Copic site)
• I Like Markers – Marianne Walker is the product specialist for Copic and is in charge of promotions, teaching workshops and answering questions. If you're new to these markers and want the best on-line instructions available, start at her very first blog entry, June 2, 2008, and work your way forward.
• Craft Critique – Reviews, resources, etc. – click on the link to see all Copic Marker posts
• FAQ's on Copic Markers by Debbie Olson (scroll down for favorite color combos)
• Jennifer McGuire, ink: Information on Copic Markers
• Stamping Science – a comparison of the best inks and papers to use with Copics

    334 Colors!   

• 334 Color Wheel (Understanding the Copic Color System)
• Copic/Stampin' Up! Color Matches by Inky Paws
• Hand Color Chart
  
• Stamping Creations – great general overview, and scroll down for Copic matches to Close to My Heart colors
• RGB codes to make your printer match your Copics, by Inkyheart, Sally Lynn

    Blog Roll    

For a list of bloggers who use Copics and kindly list the Copic Marker numbers, go to Paper Players, and look for the sites designated with (C#). These are among my favorites.

    Challenge Blogs   

• Copic Buzz
  
• Copic Creations Challenges (1st and 15th of the month with tutorials and samples)
• Copic Color Challenge (every Wednesday)

    Chat Forums   

• Facebook Group: I Love My Copics
• Paper Craft Planet – Copic Buzz
• Paper Craft Challenge – Copic Color Challenge
• Yahoo Group: Copic Crafters
• Splitcoast Stampers – Copic Chatter

    Tutorials    

• Card Creme – Copic Regional Instructor Sherrie Siemens
• Distinctive Touches – Copic Regional Instructor Colleen Schaan
• Inky Heart – Copic Regional Instructor Sally Lynn MacDonald
• Make a Difference – Copic Regional Instructor Lori Craig
• Paper Fections – Copic Regional Instructor Sharon Harnist
• Scrap Bitz - Suzanne Dean
• Simple Dreams – Ellen Hutson
• The Creative Closet – Cindy Lawrence

    Vendors   

When comparing prices, be sure to factor in shipping. Also, many stores sell pens in sets, which may be more economical and/or may include a storage case.

• 7 Kids College Fund
• Carpe Diem Store
  
• Dick Blick
  
• Ellen Hutson
  
• Oozak
  

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