Poppy Seed Challenge #1 - Flower, Yellow, Crystals AKA "Ted + Copics = Don't Mix!"

Lisa Johnson started a new series of challenges called "Poppy Seed Challenge" on her blog. Her first challenge is to use some seeds. It has to be at least ONE seed of the following: the color yellow, a flower stamp, and a crystal. Here's the specific post: Poppy Seed Challenge #1.

I wanted to try the new Year of the Flower: Violets (from Papertrey Ink) stamp set because I've seen so many beautiful cards created and then Copics used on them! :)

Well, in my unskilled hands, here's what happened when YOURS TRULY tried to use Copics. (I'll try to ignore any uproarious laughter! LOL)  ;)

I know I need to be patient with myself and hopefully as I get more experience with Copics, I'll be a bit more how should we say.... SKILLED?!  ;)

Here's a close-up of my so-called violet:

Here's a close-up of the top portion that is dry-embossed with a Sizzix folder:

Thanks for looking and/or commenting! :)

Recipe:

Stamps: Year of the Flower: Violet (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Close to Cocoa, (Stampin' Up!); Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Paper:  Coconut Swirl (Bazzil); Barely Banana, Close to Cocoa (both Stampin' Up!)
Other: Copics, Ribbon (from stash), Rhinestones (Papertrey Ink); Zots, Sizzix Folder (Spring Flowers), Corner Rounder, Cuttlebug, ATG, Dimensionals