Quick Two Color Copic Blending with Neat & Tangled

[@PsychGal1980]

Sometimes i feel like the teachers of our generation had no idea how deeply they impacted our lives. It’s so true that teachers are a major formative influence on kids and I’m so thankful that this new generation of teachers seems to really get that. They’re good people - teachers!

[@anitautheimhansdatter3111]

I can watch your videos and listen to your stories all day. It is giving me a lot of ideas.

[@wendyodell356]

Very cute cards and yes teachers are under, paid unappreciated and above all risk their lives to teach our kids these days😢😭😢 I worked in the school system for almost 20 yrs before becoming disabled and I have to say elementary teachers are appreciated way more than middle school teachers. Parents, principals, support staff and even students say it's such a hard job to teach that age, "I don't know how you do it ".🤯 But they're never shown how much everyone cares. As an Admin Secretary (support staff) I always tried to do something for all my teachers every holiday etc. the 16 yrs I was at the middle school. So keep that in mind when your cutie gets that age.🤗 Even most teachers at middle school age would appreciate the cuteness of those cards❤❤❤ BTW, I love how you added in all the elements, so darling. It reminds me of something I would make😊

[@Kbaker2964]

Gorgeous cards! I completely understand the anxiety issue both as a therapist and personally. I'm so glad you share some of these stories so others don't feel alone🤗

[@amyreagan3655]

Thanks for making a difference in the lives of those two girls! A great teachable moment that wasnt ignored...you too overcame a lot in that moment. Love story time and the two color blending!

[@tonimcglasker6212]

Thanks, Kelly. You included kids who look like my grandchildren in your card. You did a great job of making the hair of the little girl with the easel paper look African-American. There are so few stamps that look like my grandkids that I feel very sad that that stamp industry does not feel like ethnic kids are worth the effort of creating stamps that look like them. But you did a great job in your representation. You are wonderful!

[@tracilord4854]

You are my Hero Kelly! 1st these cards are Amazing! 2nd I'm exactly like you when it comes to being focused on for any reason especially sports. I got an F in gym because of that. My Mum understood but my dad not so much. Anyway it made my life alto worse because o had to go to summer school for gym & the only choices where weight lifting or swimming. It was horrible bit if the teacher didn't make me feel like crap I wouldn't have had to go through that. Now I have a 12 year old daughter who plays softball for her Middle School & I'm so proud of her! Tfs! ❤😘

[@FanofFoulLanguage]

Kelly and a two color blend, never thought I’d see those put together in the same title!!!!! Love it though!!

[@teresadoyle1396]

These are super cute Kelly. A great story and very true. I have had my share of teachers putting me on the spot and it is something that stays with you. Cudos to those who know how to reach a child without scarring them!

[@lisadelong1455]

You hit the ball out of the court on these cards, lol. They are so adorable and I know your Peanut's teachers will love them. I remember my sons Pre-school graduation as if it was yesterday, he just turned 25 last week. Like everyone says, they grow up so fast. I was always good at any physical fitness, but couldn't stand to be called upon in class even when I knew the answer. God help me when I didn't.

[@stylesformiles79]

Love the cards and a grwat message! I totally get how you feel both about organized spirts and our children's teachers. 💚

[@barbborja1910]

Kelly, I hope you are so proud of yourself! Overcoming your fears and anxiety is incredibly difficult. You showed those girls at your youth group that they can find courage as well. Congrats!

[@DesignsAfterDark35]

as a African American Card maker thanks for showing this I don't see this enough thanks I watch you a lot

[@gailfort-cathey495]

Love the cards! Thank you for your kind words about teachers. My youngest daughter is an elementary special education teacher. She spends many late nights and weekends doing for her students.

[@kristinevencel2898]

Such cute cards for teachers. You are such a thoughtful person, Kelly!

[@MariaNyceDesigns]

BRAVE SOUL, I LOVE YOU FOR BEING YOU & FOR SHARING!!! HUGS & Oh, by the way, adorable teacher gratitude cards!!!

[@PrairieStork]

Wowza! The cards are adorbs! Love them! Love you! Your loving story about playing kickball with these two gals despite your reservations was so inspiring. What a difference you make in so many lives...and I hear how you grow, too! You are very special. Keep lit!

[@julie-annemyers2261]

I love your stories Kelly but most of all I love your beautiful soul. Teachers definitely either make or break a child. God bless & thanks for your creative guidance.

[@Panda8ngel]

You are awesome to push through the trauma for those girls! Most wouldn't have. And I'm sure the teachers loved these cards. 😊

[@karlatipton1501]

Your cards are adorable! I can really relate to your story. I have social anxiety pretty bad. I desperately want to go bowling with my family but can't because I feel like everyone at the bowling alley will be watching me! I've been married for 30 yrs and not once bowled with my husband. I just watch. Anxiety can be horrible. It can make you lose out on so many experiences. It's awesome that you stood up to your fear!

[@KellyJelly9976]

I absolutely love your videos Kelly. You stories always make me smile even as I nod and agree. So relatable. Never stop!!

[@Raezor84]

Love the cards and the sentiment Kelly! Also, I literally just cheered and clapped at the screen when you said you got up to play!! Having suffered from varying degrees of anxiety for most of my life, I can appreciate how much courage that must have taken you. Thank you for being a positive influence, I hope to be able to do the same someday :) GO YOU!! xx

[@DeborahKathleen1]

LOVE your stories... LOVE your art-ing... ...your voice is so engaging. Thank you for all your videos and your sharing is so much appreciated ♡♡♡

[@helenweber8029]

adorable cards!! I used to be very shy, didn't like talking in front of a group of people! I moved from Kalamazoo, Mi. to Las Vegas and became a poker dealer. I was made supervisor some years later. A supervisor in a poker room has to deal with people losing their money, running tournaments, dealing with drunk people, making decisions that upset someone, stand up for my dealers and sometimes having security come to "escort" people out the door! I guess I overcame my shyness, lol!

[@stefaniestaniak4329]

So very cute. You do such an amazing job on your videos I would have never guessed that anxiety would be something you struggle with. So happy that you continue to work on it because I know you have a lot to offer in that youth group. Thanks for sharing your project.

[@brendashelonko2149]

Always a pleasure to listen while watching your tutorials!

[@Bkchester78]

Amazing coloring and cards! Such a sweet and brave story to share with us! You are truly an awesome person and I really enjoy watching and learning from your videos! Thank you!😇

[@marianajutzi5096]

The card is gorgeous, but you crack me up every time Kelly... You are too real, can totally relate you. :-)

[@andreahastilow8581]

Awesome. I'd be proud to make these and proud to receive these. Fabulous !x

[@mariac.2895]

The cards are awesome, as was the story! And leading by example is the best was to teach, in and out of school. Thank you. - from a former teacher

[@carenadkinson5149]

I always love listening to you!! I have anxiety as well, sometimes it does get the best of us!!

[@ilonamollema6467]

What a beautiful cards! Thanks for the tutorial about two color blending. I'll stop cleaning my markers. 😉 Thank you for your personal story. I've been bullied for 10 years at school, and it left quite some marks. Including being afraid to stand in the centre of attention. When people tell you for such a long time that you're nothing worth, you will believe them. And even after many years of therapy it's hard. So I applaud for you, for helping these girls even though it took you so much! Girl, you hit a home run by doing that! Big hug from the Netherlands.❤

[@KellyTaylorCards]

I'm sending you hugs my friend. and when that voice starts saying you're worth nothing tell it to shove it. You are enough my dear, more than enough. XoXo

[@ilonamollema6467]

Kelly Latevola Thank you for your kind words!❤

[@bethlehem79]

Beautiful card, glad to see the multi skin tones.

[@kellihorger707]

Love your cute cards and I have a very similar grade school story, gym teacher, kickball, now I too am an adult who avoids all forms of organized sports. On a positive spin - it did force me take weight lifting in high school to avoid the "organized sports". I still love weight lifting.

[@SapphyreDrgn]

Great cards and I'm glad you overcame that obstacle!

[@ssmith955]

Love the “Full Set Syndrome” reference. I am unfortunately one of those “addicts”. LoL Very cute card, THX for always sharing (cards and stories).....

[@melodieisreal5933]

I am definitely going to try the 2 color blend......it is less intimidating than trying to use 4!! Thanks so much. I get you, with the organized sports thing, especially in school...probably why I ended up with horses..... I think you are the embodiment of the saying "you are braver than you think and stronger than you feel "....it was pretty awesome that you did what you did for those girls!

[@lyndacupit4686]

Always love to watch you color and your stories are awesome!

[@rigmorolsson4765]

Gorgeous cards! :) That was extremely brave of you, you should be PROUD! :) I know exactly what you are talking about with the anxiety..... :( Aww! That was so sweet of your colleague to calm you down! :) Hugs to you!

[@loribarker683]

Awesome cards & awesome story, that is terrible that a teacher crippled you for life, but you are the maker of your destiny now & hey look, even though you were in a cold sweat & about to vomit, there were ppl there that cared, those others that might have laughed or stared funny at you, who cares....I'd bet $ on it that those ppl are even more scared than you; the most important thing is you were BRAVE & accomplished a task you never thought you were capable of, so keep being brave & leading by example for those kids.

[@barbaramcgirl2825]

Great job, super cute. Always love your stories 😘

[@randyr-o433]

Superb message, thanks for sharing....and you are an awesome "shader" with those Copics! xo

[@suzannebeyer5369]

I am so sorry you had a crappy teacher. But I am so proud of you for doing what you did for those girls! You may have changed the trajectory of their lives. Love breeds love!

[@leannepayne1000]

I so relate to your story. My eldest child (son) is a natural sportsman. anything he tries his hand at he excels, was always captain and MVP, representative etc etc. My second child (daughter) is just like me, she passed sport each year by cleaning out the sports cupboard every week at every school she went to.

[@trudievick2359]

Adorable cards. Thanks for sharing.

[@ginetteregimbal4335]

There is more than one way to hit the ball. Your art is a home run! Doing the wave. :)

[@teresaselby3536]

I loved the teacher's cards you made. You are right about the teachers doing more than is required of them cause they love their jobs and the kids they teach. About getting up in front of an people I understand perfectly. Me I had a studering problem that the kids made fun of me. So you did great with the 2 girls and your coworker did great. Thanks for sharing and have a fabulous week.

[@marie_h1104]

I can relate to the story about people staring at me; I don't like doing that unless others are with me (That includes choir; I can sing in a group just fine, but never alone. No way, no how, no bueno.). Tunnel vision is no joke. By the way, you are not alone in Full Set Syndrome; I have a feeling my husband is about to wring my neck if I came home with a complete set of Copics. LOL I do love the card; it reminds me to make a card for my daughter's teacher!

[@susanbyers7523]

Love both cards. Super cute

[@debiv7834]

Super cute cards, I too have issues with being center of attention!! ❤️

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Ah cool story, Kelly! Loved the cards and the copic coloring tips. Thank you!😘👍🏾

[@rikkiscott-morgan4248]

Kelly had to laugh about the full set syndrome, i just completed my collection and now own all but 9 of them. These cards are absolutely adorable.

[@conniewilson123]

Kelly. I just want to thank you for your kind and positive comments about teachers. As a teacher, I can tell you that we very infrequently hear any positive remarks. I always keep in mind that the words I use greatly affect my students.

[@TheSunshineCrafterKellyFusco]

Ps.. u rock for overcoming ur fears n kicking that ball with that audience! U go girl. Be proud of urself!

[@christyscherbarth1428]

Love the card. I will tell you that as a person who home schooled her children and was a substitute teacher for 4 years, teachers are great. I did have a teacher who saw that I was talented when it came to sports and it influenced me to become a Physical Education teacher and to love teaching. Sorry about your experience.

[@DisneyCarsBarbieToys]

Great job! I’ll have to try that!

[@spiderals1]

so proud of you leading by example. i am the very same way when it comes to any kind of sport, or anything like that heck ping pong is a stretch for me lol. video games more my comfort zone than a real sport and anxiety is the exact reason for me too. i know exactly what you mean by the tunnel vision and all that stuff. you did a really good job for those girls! and props to little man for his graduation! before you know it you will be at his high school graduation. my oldest graduated beauty school just under a year ago, and i got another that will be 16 in a couple months and another that is almost done with middle school. they grow up so fast it is insane. the oldest will be 20 this year and it seems like no time ago i was 20 not pushing 40 like i am now.... shew wee seeing it 40 wow idk what i will do when that day rolls around lol but anyways always take the time to slow down and enjoy the crazy times before you know it, you will be like where did it all go? and he will be all grown up... thanks for sharing. i don't do your style of cards usually, but i never miss one of your videos because i love your stories and this one was great!

[@heatherharrison4855]

Hi Kelly. Love the cards. Don't have any character stamps and these are great. Must put them on the list. Your story is so true how issues from your past influence your future. Well done for doing what you did.💕

[@bettyhall9777]

Such cute cards. I agree on everything you said about the teachers. The teachers here went to protest in Raleigh, NC last Wednesday and they shut down all the schools in Caldwell and Burke counties. The protest was for more pay. Great tutorial . Tfs, hope you have a blessed day

[@lindazabel5925]

You are amazing!!❤️❤️❤️😊😊

[@janeagleson7822]

Really cute cards! I so understand how you feel about sports. I was very shy growing up. So when iI would have to go up to bat or catch a ball, I just couldn't dp it. So all the kids would be laughing or yelling at me. I just wanted to crawl in a hole. It's a shame how others treat you when you are young. I still don't like sports. Lol

[@mikhail114]

Super cute!

[@kimluptovic2280]

Very, very cute. I’m seriously jealous of your coloring skills 😊

[@nancyfleming4422]

Such cute appreciation cards!

[@TheresaPetermann]

I get this Kelly. My grand daughter is the same way. Her mother and I are not. But I have seen the effects of this on Taren her entire life. thanks as always for sharing.

[@gabriellarollins5550]

This is extremely cute! You make it look so easy, but I struggle with it!

[@brendakuder2957]

Cute cards. I really enjoyed your story as always!

[@CarolHeld]

Fun tutorial to watch. We must keep the same schedule. I have 9,462 things to do, ​however. hahahahaha I always use this number for some reason. It works for me. teehee

[@KellyTaylorCards]

hahaha! I hope you get something done on your to do list :)

[@deborahsanders8564]

I feel your pain. I hate being the center of attention.Great cards, btw, as always!

[@lindaruschmeyer5298]

Great cards! I hate standing in front of people and speaking. I will loose sleep and feel like barfing days before having to do it. Also, my gym teacher in high school assured my mom that “you will never have to worry about Linda, she will never be sexy and attract male attention!! What an awful thing to say about a teen aged girl! This remark pops up every time I get done with a pole dance!! Kidding :). !! Teachers have a lot of influence on their students. TFS

[@dawnwplus9]

Linda Ruschmeyer LMAO, your comment just made my day! Your sense of humor tells me you're "my people"! 😂

[@MJ-jf8nd]

I agree with moeboe2. My granddaughter has a teacher like that this year and for the first time after vacation she didn't want to go back to school. Your card is adorable. Can I ask did the girls follow you and go play? Thank you for sharing.

[@KellyTaylorCards]

They did! One of them actually played for the rest of the game :)

[@MJ-jf8nd]

That is great. I have the same issue, so I was wondering if they would chicken out.

[@AshleyTuckerDesigns]

Really cute cards Kelly! I am just starting my collection of copics and I can only afford buying them a few at a time. What colors do you recommend starting with? So far all I have are three shades of purple lol 😆

[@wendykidd]

Ashley Tucker - I’m not Kelly, but what I do is watch videos and make note of color combos I like that I see other people use. Then you can work on getting a red combo, a blue combo, a skin combo, etc.

[@marie_h1104]

That's a good start! I'm like Wendy; I notice the color combinations and write them down for later. Like Kelly said, you really don't NEED all of them and they are pricey, as you have mentioned.

[@linlen4866]

...and I watch for the 60% off coupons at Michael's Craft Store.

[@moeboe2]

Took down previous comment because of negative responses. Glad you saw it. ❤️

[@KellyTaylorCards]

Was there a negative response? I'm sorry!

[@moeboe2]

Kelly Latevola no worries. Three of them w nothing better to do. Message was for u not anyone else.

[@kmaxwell8783]

I know u are sick of hearing this, but we are so much alike it is like seriously starting to freak me out!!!! I have a huge fear of getting up in front of people too. I was at my oldest son's elementary school graduation yesterday and wanted to walk to the front as he got his diploma so i could take pictures but knew I was gonna have to walk up there while everyone else was sitting down and I was like they are all gonna stare at me and the more I thought about it, the more anxious and nervous I got.....when it came time, I somehow mustered up the courage to do it, but as I was walking up there my legs were trembling so bad I nearly fell about 5 times, I got extremely hot and sweaty, my face and neck were bright red, I got extremely nauseous and I seriously felt like I was gonna pass out!!! I somehow pulled it together though because I knew my child would never forgive me if I passed out or puked in the middle of his graduation...... hahahaha!!!! I am so prpud of you for facing your fear though!!! I would have held your hand and ran the bases with you if I had been there!!! Big Hugs!!!!

[@KellyTaylorCards]

I'm not sick of any such thing! Don't put that on me Ricky Bobby. Good for you! I'm sure he'll only remember how beautiful Momma looked in his graduation photo :)

[@tinapike2066]

Awesome cards! I understand how a childhood trauma can still affect us as adults so when I say this please don't think Im being a smartass. I am incredibly proud of you and you should be also. Im sure you have made more of an impact on those girls lives than you could imagine. Also that so called teacher that did that to you should have not been a teacher. Being brave is an awesome thing and commendable but being forced to do something are two very different things. Awesome video my friend.

[@anniegotakindlee]

Kudos.

[@misstorina3]

OMG you are so cute lol. I was in 3rd grade. There was a DRAMA lesson. I would NOT PARTICIPATE oh no. Haha no. Nothing was going to convince me. The teach took me aside...tried to convince but I wad stronger than that. Did not budge. It was pure Inhibitions ( Is it the right word?). Well. I don't dance up to this day. I can't. Anyway...this sunday there was a a school meeting ...parents and kids and we had to discuss different Dilemmas. I volunteered to sum up the discussion (which I led). I am still amazed. I am 50 now. Nobody pushed me or asked me I just got up and said. Ok...I will go first. I am still amazed lol Hope my English is good enough to get the idea through 😉

[@KellyTaylorCards]

Good for you volunteering like that! That's awesome :)

[@misstorina3]

Kelly Latevola What YOU did for these girls AND for your self was heroic. It is not easy to do that with the anxiety and the trauma you suffeted as a child. Your teacher was abusive ❤️

[@wendykidd]

I was a total failure in PE. I was the slowest runner in class, flinched whenever the ball came near me in softball, couldn’t do even one pull-up. When we played soccer, I split my gymsuit right up the back seam and had to walk past the football players practicing while clutching my gymsuit closed on that long, long walk back the the locker room. It was torture.

[@KellyTaylorCards]

Oh Wendy. I'm sorry. XoXo

[@zodiacgrrl]

🤚 I, too, suffer from full set syndrome!! Lol, it's terrible but it's true 😁

[@fleurcafferkey6072]

Bless you, I went to catholic school in the late 70’s and in England you could still hit children at catholic schools as they were run by the church, I was 4 years old 2nd day at school in assembly and spoke to the child next to me, headmaster dragged me out of line on to the stage and made me say the Our Father and Hail Mary in front of the whole school then slippered me, so I know what you mean, I can’t stand in front of people either. Not good when you come from a large family and there’s always a wedding, baptism, funeral etc and they want you to read at mass 😱 don’t think so

[@PapercraftsbyCindyellen]

I will try colotinh with markers. I wont try kickball. Nope - better woman than i.

[@TheSunshineCrafterKellyFusco]

Your fear is exactly how i feel and kept me from having a wedding. The thoughts of all eyes on me, walking down the aisle gave me heart palpitations. Scared me to death. Hate to be center of attention. What happened to u Kelly was awful. What a jerk teacher. Bully! Not cool. My daughter is in soccer n softball n loves it god bless her she doesnt have those fears.But thats a sad story. Sux that happened to u. I would have defended u if i was a kid in ur class! Your cards are adorable. I made one for my daughters teacher and gave her 2 large boxes of Ferraro Roche candy (her fave) and no thank u email ..nada! And i spoke to her via email several times. Go figure. She thanked my daughter when she gave them to her but she must know I bought them. I cant figure some people out n it kills me. Sorry for the rant. 😉

[@KellyTaylorCards]

Don't sweat it, you know you were being kind and appreciative and that's all you need :)

[@TheSunshineCrafterKellyFusco]

Kelly Latevola your right. Thanks.

[@FanofFoulLanguage]

Kelly and a two color blend, never thought I’d see those put together in the same title!!!!! Love it though!!