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Day 22. Altenew March Release Blog Hop II + Giveaway

Hello Friends, How are you today? Not only is it day 22 of the coloring challenge but, it’s an Altenew Blog Hop! I am super excited to be a part of the Altenew March Release Blog Hop ll PLUS Giveaways! Woo Hoo …. let’s get started.

To start at the beginning of the hop go to the Altenew Blog here. If you are arriving from the talented Therese Calvird blog you are in the right place.

The Altenew layering stamps are always stunning with beautiful details. This stamp set is called, “Garden Treasure” & the matching die cut…  it’s one to add to your floral collection. I love the variety of flowers in this set so I decided to create a monochromatic floral bouquet for an artistic spin. You can watch the video here.

I love to add more color to layering stamps with pencils…. it’s fun, relaxing and super easy. Stencils are an easy way to complete your background. I inked up the “Halftone Stencil” with two of Altenew’s layering inks.

PRIZES: Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to THREE lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew blog by Thursday, March 30th at 11:59pm EST for a chance to win. The winners will be announced on the Altenew blog on Friday, March 31st.

My GIVEAWAY: A  $30 gift certificate to the Altenew store. Woo hoo Thanks to Altenew. The random winner will be picked from my blog comments and announced on March 29th. 

Next on the hop is the oh so creative Eunyoung Lee blog. If you encounter a broken link below is the full blog hop list at the bottom of my post.

Thank You for your visit today and if you have questions about the coloring challenge click here … It’s never to late to jump in. Thanks again! Hugs, Kathy

Altenew
Erum Tasneem

Lilith Eeckels

Svitlana Shayevich

Jennifer McGuire

Sveta Fotinia

Agnieszka Malyszek

Vicky Papaioannou

Flora Monika Farkas

Kelly Tribout Latevola

May Sukyong Park

Laura Jane

Nicole Picadura

Laura Bassen

Evelyn Yusuf

Marika Rahtu

Yana Smakula

Lydia Evans

Debby Hughes

Therese Calvird

Kathy Racoosin

Eunyoung Lee

TaeEun Yoo

Virginia Lu

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Comments

  1. jane harrah says

    Your coloring is like crazy good. You make those stamps come to life in a really magical way! Love what you did and subscribed to your blog to learn more. Will be going back for more info!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Welcome to my blog, The Daily Marker, Jane!!! So happy you enjoyed this post and became a subscriber. I hope you enjoy the blog content and I am delighted you are here. 🙂

      • Deborah says

        Thank you for showing the close up. The flowers looked amazing.
        My layering would probably look like yours too. lol All the foam etc. just to get it the way you want it.

  3. Caro A says

    beautiful card! I love the colors you choose for this projects. you inspire me to try new techniques & new color combos.

  9. BeverlyBL says

    Beautiful Bouquet. Love what the purpley pink color adds. Genius. Thanks for the video.

  12. Susan Wareham says

    WOW I need to go watch your video, I just Love Altenew stamps there flowers are just amazing. Thanks for your fantastic inspiration

  16. Marcia Scantlin says

    Love how you created the stems to make a bouquet. Love the subtle background, too.

  19. Linnea Sundstrom says

    fun to see how long you’ve been at your studio by how much white gel pen is on your finger!! 😉 luv this card!

  21. Julie Haedtke says

    Your flowers are amazingly beautiful! You have been blessed with an awesome talent!

    Jealous 🙂

  28. Carrie Bryant says

    WOW! Amazing 3D card. You are such an inspiration. I have fallen behind in the 30 day coloring challenge, but I am continually inspired by all the beautiful coloring I see everyday in social media. Thanks for encouraging the fun.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Awe, thank you Carrie! No need to worry about being behind….just look forward, not back! So happy you’re enjoying the challenge and all of the inspiration! I am so inspired from everyones entries, as well! 🙂

  29. Marianne says

    What a great way to stretch your supplies by adding those stems, Kathy. Love the addition of the purple coloured pencil.
    Marianne x

  30. Nancy S says

    I love your coloring, love your cards…but I especially love your videos. This bouquet is fabulous!!! And this stamp set is a must have. By the way, the Coloring Challenge is the hi-lite of my day. Thanks for hosting it.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Awe, that makes me so happy Nancy. I appreciate all of your kind comments, and am thrilled you’re having as much fun with the challenge as I am! 🙂 Happy coloring!

  31. Barb says

    Love how this card turned out with the added pencil coloring. Altenew is one of my favorite stamp companies, they have such nice detailed stamps.

  32. Cheryl Scrivens says

    Totally GORGEOUS card, Kathy, and I love the colors and your pencil coloring. Stunning and so inspiring. Love the background too for the bouquet! Hugs! xoxo

  33. Michele says

    Another absolutely gorgeous card; you are so creative and I LOVE when you use non-traditional colors and it just looks magnificent!!!

  35. Sandra says

    I love your talent and love Altenew stamps, they are just the best! I hope to have them all some day!

  42. Cheryl Crenshaw says

    Hi Kathy. I’ve been watching your coloring so I can learn to do what you do. Thanks for all the tips you give and for all the time you give to each project.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      You’re welcome Cheryl. Thank YOU for your kind words! 🙂 Your comment made me smile! 🙂

  43. Jo says

    WOW Kathy this is GORGEOUS!!! The colors of those flowers are so striking and so beautiful, definitely an eye catcher for sure! I love how you incorporated some of your own personal touches… the “mascara lines” 🙂 , the feathering and just using those colored pencils really bring out so much more interest and depth. I Love how you created your own stems and popped up this bouquet! It is by far, my favorite that you have done so far! Absolutely stunning hon!
    Have a great day!
    Hugs,
    Jo
    ♥ Jo’s Scrap Shack ♥

  44. Sheila N says

    Beautiful card! Love the added details. Thank you so much for sharing all your techniques!

  50. Beverly Bennett-Maine says

    Your card is a WOW CARD!!! I have watched your video twice now. IT IS STUNNING!!!! Thank you for all the details. I never would have thought to color twine that way!! Love it….

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Thank you for your sweet words, Beverly. I am so happy you enjoyed the video and the card.

  52. Wendy C says

    The dimension you get in your card is fantastic! I love the coloring you do as well. Amazing!

  55. Rica says

    I love how you bunch together the bouquet just like you would a real one. The pencil accents on the flowers are beautiful. Thank you so much!

  63. Lisa Tilson says

    You crack me up Kathy – please do not edit your face out! Ever! And at least you bothered to put mascara on today, unlike me. Well what can I say about your stunning bouquet that I have not said a 1000 times. Just beautiful, the pinky purple on the ends just lifts it to a whole other level. And when you turned it over and I saw how you had put it all together, I burst out laughing, I mean you just would never know what was behind – the beauty of cardmaking. Totally awesome card. Maybe my favourite ever… until next time :), Lisa xx

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      I always appreciate your kind and complimentary words, Lisa. Thanks for making me smile.

  67. Anne Sturgeon says

    Monochromatic loveliness. Love your additional elements. It really is beautiful. Thanks for taking time from your 30 day challenge to hop along with Altenew. You are a powerhouse! Thanks also for the chance to win a prize from you.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Awe, thank you, Anne. I loved participating in the fabulous Altenew Blog Hop!!! 🙂

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Awe, thank you for your sweet comment, Anne. I loved participating in this fabulous blog hop!

  71. Jennifer K says

    Kathy you card is stunning, I love how you added so much depth and interest to the flowers with the pencil crayons after you stamped the layers and your colour pallet is beautiful! Also, I think the way you put the bouquet together looked fantastic! Thank you for another fabulous video!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      I am so happy you enjoyed the card and the video, Jennifer. Thank you for your sweet words.

  72. Cathy B says

    Adding the extra coloring to these stamps really make them pop! I would be thrilled to win a gift certificate so I could join in the fun!

  84. Joan says

    Kathy, your coloring skills are way out of this world! Yesterday I was color blending and had the distress inks all over the place. You make it look so easy, but i need lots of practice. Thank you for inspiring me.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Thank you for making me smile, Joan. Happy you were inspired to get ‘inky’ and have fun playing with your Distress Inks! 🙂

  87. Sharon Roselli says

    Love how you make the flowers into a bouquet. You have made this stamp into a must have one for me! Thanks for all the tips in the video.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Thank you Sharon, for such a wonderful compliment! 🙂 Glad I could convince you that this set is a must-have – it is absolutely gorgeous and the creative possibilities are endless. You won’t be disappointed!

  93. Asmita Pandya says

    I love to saw your videos
    Thank you for sharing . This card is absolutely awesome

  94. Laura P. says

    Hi Kathy,
    Your card is lovely! What a nice stamp set with a mix of flowers, and the way you added dimension to your boquet is stunning! I always learn so much from you!

  96. Sandra Colebank says

    Of course your coloring is outstanding. I just love the colors. Blue and green is my favorite combination.

  99. joy meadows says

    Love this card, Kathy! Your coloring is so beautiful – thanks for another great video.

  101. Avra Williams says

    Your bouquet is stunning! I need to get braver and try some things like mixing coloring mediums, and adding unexpected colors to my images. You inspire me daily!

  106. gloria kratz says

    Love the card the colors are fantastic and never thought of a bouquet great idea.

  107. Linda says

    You”ve done it again, Kathy! Another gorgeous card! Love the layering and darling polka dot stencil background.

  108. Karen Page says

    Totally beautiful! I especially appreciate how you were able to make a bouquet out of the flowers! I have tried that before with other stamp sets and its a lot harder than it looks! I can understand why you turned off the camera and came back when it was done!!! That was probably the most time consuming part of the project! LOL 🙂 Worth it though! Just stunning!

  112. Michelle Hackett says

    Absolutely gorgeous card, as usual. You have such a talent. Thank you for sharing it.

  116. Mary L Makinen says

    I love what you did with Garden Treasure. Thank you so much for something different.
    Beautiful and inspiring.

  117. Katie Mowery says

    Oh my goodness Kathy! This is an amazing card! I love your color choices and the way that the bouquet “jumps” off the card at you! So very realistic!

  120. Lempicki Antoinette says

    I love your bouquet and, of course, the flowers colored in purple – my signature color!

  121. Becky Green says

    WOW, KATHY! This is GORGEOUS! I LOOOOOVE the colors & you can see the work that you put into this!!! JUST GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😉

  127. Andrea Shell says

    Your coloring is always gorgeous and inspiring! Love these flowers and your card!

  130. Alex says

    THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for the video- your cards are phenomenal and it’s great to SEE your technique in action!

    Truly amazing.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      I am delighted that you enjoyed the video, Alex. I really appreiate the feedback and appreciate your kind words.

  131. Sandra says

    I never would have thought of adding the purple, but it’s beautiful. Thanks for your ideas and your awesome coloring.

  133. Jil L says

    I absolutely love the colors you used for this card! As always, you video was super informative. I love using animal stamps, but flowers are my favorite, I can hardly wait to get this set in my hot little hands. Jil

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      This set is a must-have, Jil. The creative possibilities are endless. Flowers are definitely my favorite too! 🙂

  134. Lynda says

    Love the colors you chose for the flowers. I am going to need more discretionary income to get all the new Altenew stamps I am coveting.

  135. christi says

    you make coloring look so easy!
    it is not my strength at all. So I’m happy to see so many layering sets coming out!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Christi, this set looks phenomenal just stamped with the layers without the pencils, too. Coloring is just my thing. If you prefer stamping, I highly recommend getting this layering set. The creative possibilites are endless.

  137. Judy Sander says

    OOOOOO! So gorgeous! I love all Altenew’s new flowers! Wish my budget did as well. LOL Yours here stands out with your unique and beautiful style that I love. Thanks for sharing, Kathy.

  138. Karen Gerek says

    Another incredible card! I love the purple colored pencil color that you brought in. Really makes the flowers POP. I need to take a class to learn to use my pencils.

  142. Miranda Taylor says

    I just love your coloring! Always do! What pencils do you use? I am always amazed by your bouquets. Thank you so much for the great videos and inspiration!
    -Miranda

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      The pencils I used today are my Fantasia Premium Artist Coloured Pencils. These are less expensive than the pencils I normally use, but I think they work great and the cost is even better! I will link both that I use below, however.

      I also often use Caran d’Ache Luminance colored pencils. I have used these every other day (during this 7th coloring challenge) that I’ve used pencils on my cards. They are much more expensive and if you want to spend the money, I highly recommend them. Which pencils I use totally depends on my mood. LOL! I recommed both. The Fantasia are great for a less expensive option. Hope this is helpful!

      Fantasia: http://a.co/3taHDmC
      Luminance: http://a.co/6kboR7G

  143. Pam T, says

    The stamps are amazing!!! Love love love!!!!! Your card is absolutely stunning. I would love to get a card in the mail from you 🙂

  144. Doreen says

    Kathy I love the color combination you used on this card. Thanks you for all your inspiration. I love watching how you color!

  145. Angie Hall says

    The details you add to layering stamped images made them more artistic and special. Your bouquets are so beautiful.

  149. Bobbie says

    WOW Kathy when I think I’ve seen the best you some how seem to even out do it lol. Totally love this video, this card and all the detailing you performed. How about the clean color pens do you do much with them?

  152. nancy faith says

    I love this… can I ask… (I am sure you have mentioned it before)… what is your favorite colored pencil sharpener? Mine never gives them a true..nice… point.. blah… Thanks for sharing…

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      I use the Baumgartens pencil sharpener, which I purchased on Amazon. There are many good sharpeners out there though. I like getting my pencils to a very sharp and super fine point, and this one seems to do the trick for me. Hope that is helpful.

  156. Lisa Moline says

    Love the new stamps and your card. I never would have thought to use the blues on it but they are beautiful! Once again, a great card Kathy!

  159. Joy says

    Beautiful coloring Kathy! I wouldn’t have thought to use those colors, and they look so pretty together.

  162. bev p says

    I always love your color choices–some of them I am not so crazy about, but I love that you are so creative and willing to try something different. I didn’t catch it if you said it, but I have those pencils and have been very impressed with them considering the price I paid. I am taking them with me on my next foray out of town. I stamped a bunch of Crazy Birds and a few other images to keep me busy while away! If my Tombow markers get here, I will probably take them too! Thanks for all you teach me. (I kind of liked seeing just a little of that sweet face in the corner. Don”t edit it out!!!)

  163. Brandi R says

    Gorgeous!!! The bouquet is amazing and your coloring….always stunning! Love this ♥

  164. MARLENE KLING says

    Absolutely one of my favorites that you’ve created. I definitely want to try and make one like this. I am on a very limited income so I’ll look thru my stamp collection to see if I happen to have a similar stamp. At 85 yrs old I find that I don’t get excited about things to often. Today is different…you have definitely inspired me. TFS!!

  165. Pam Dunbar says

    Your card is gorgeous! Your coloring is incredible! Great idea to do a bouquet. Thanks for all the tips in the video. Now off to practice. 🙂

  168. Billie A says

    Both thumbs are up.. I love the stamped colors and then going in with the pencils what a difference. The purple look is awesome. I love this stamp/die set.. I will need to get this.. The stenciled background perfect and the twine colored …love the idea. Great beautiful card.

  170. barbara lassiter says

    Awesome card….no doubt about it. Great coloring as usual! Love that Garden Treasures stamp set.

  173. Kleri F says

    Fabulous card!I think I have fallen in love with this stamp set…the more cards I see the more I like it! 🙂
    Thank you for the inspiration and the hop!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      The creative possibilities are truly endless with this stamp set. I am in love with it. Thanks for your sweet comment. 🙂

  179. Jackie Bednar says

    What a great idea I love the purple added to the blue flowers. I’m trying to color everyday thank you for all the ideas.

  182. Kathy P says

    Thanks so much for that awesome tutorial video! It always helps novice stampers like me ‘get it’! While it looks somewhat time consuming, the process is fairly simple, and I am looking forward to trying this when my stamps arrive! Thanks for the feast for the eyes!

  186. Sandy N. says

    A very helpful video. Love your bouquet – so unique. Garden Treasure is such a beautiful stamp/die set.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      I am delighted that you found the video helpful. Thank you for the awesome feedback.

  187. Natalie Houston says

    Oh my goodness! Your card is absolutely gorgeous, love the bouquet and your coloring. The added pencils for dimension is brilliant!! Thanks for all your inspiration!

  188. Helen says

    There can never be enough flowers and your card proves it with this incredible bouquet. Thanks for share your creation and your video with its step-by-step tutorial.

  190. Cassandra Cauble says

    Wow!!! That bouquet is just breathtaking! Absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for your inspiration.

  193. Dana M says

    Gorgeous bouquet Kathy! love that it is monochromatic and the touches of pencil – fabulous!

  204. Pamela Conner says

    Kathy, your coloring always amazes me and this one even more so….your finished card is stunning!!! I ordered that stamp set this morning and cannot wait for it to get here!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      I highly recommend them. The layering sets are so versatile and really look amazing without the extra coloring… just simple layered stamping. Coloring is just my thing! LOL 🙂

  209. Angie says

    Your work is so beautiful – Love how you have used the new products – really stunning coloring!

  214. Barbara J. Baxter says

    Kathy, your card of blue is lovely! As always, your coloring is impeccable! I love the half tone stencil that you used for the background, too! Thank you for sharing.

  217. Deborah Moss says

    OMG Kathy, this bouquet is stunning!!!!!!! Love the color combination of blue with touch of purple! Your video tutorial was great, thank you for sharing your creativity! Altenew continues to add to their sophisticated and gorgeous line of layering florals, and of course the rest of the release has so much to offer beyond them. Will be shopping shortly! 😀

  224. Carmen Lucero says

    Your card is such an inspiration! I never though of bundling the flowers like you did – absolutely genius!!

    Hugs,
    Carmen

  225. Dolly says

    Fabulous coloring kathy. The flowers look almost real, like a bunch on a card 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

  228. Sheri K says

    Love these new floral stamps from Altenew–they make amazing designs! Thanks for inspiring all of us with your most awesome coloring Kathy!

  229. Rose J says

    Your outstanding colouring is always a delight to see but this card is simply stunning! Love the colour combination.

  230. Angela W says

    Beautiful job coloring these flowers! I love that you used a different color palette for them than what you would usually see!

  231. Candy Mills says

    Absolutely Beautiful Card! Your bouquet is breathtaking and you did it with so much ease and confidence. If I could wish upon a start – my wish would be a week with you learning
    how to colour in every medium.

    Hugs, Candy

  233. Lisa Ainscough says

    I’m so becoming addicted to hand colouring. Love your work and your videos have helped me heaps.
    Your treasured garden card is so lovely.
    Cheers
    Lisa

  234. Leslie Kiley says

    Such a pretty card! Love all your ideas! Great Inspiration for all these stamp sets.

  238. Lucy Schmidt says

    I can see it now — all the stamp companies who are producing the layering stamps are going to add even more layers to their sets to mimic the exquisite finishing touches you add. I don’t think the result will be as nice as yours, but they might give it a go. Love the stems (I can do that!) and all the dimension you achieve just with the extra shading and the popping up of layers. It’s truly entertaining and relaxing and educational to watch you at work/play.

  246. Jill Sharp says

    Beautiful card Kathy. The colours are lovely and I really like the dotted background.

  247. Tammy Hubley says

    Kathy i learn something new every time I watch one of your videos! Thank you for a chance to win twice!

  252. Carmela says

    Wow what a stunning floral bouquet. Love the way you colored it. Beautiful card and I love all the floral stamps.

  254. Heather P says

    Beautiful card! Your bouquet just pops thanks to the gorgeous colouring. And I really appreciate you sharing all of your tips about the details that add so much to the colouring of the images.

  256. Cheri says

    Kathy – what a beautiful bouquet card – truly inspiring! Thanks for all your work with bringing us the Coloring Challenge, and a great beginning to the Altenew Blog Hop!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Awe, thank you, Cheri. I am so happy you’re enjoying the coloring challenges!

  257. Tracey Magner says

    Hi Kathy, WOW… Such Stunning flowers !!! I always love your coloring because you make everything come to life, these flowers look so real I just want to grab them and put them in the vase on my desk, lol. Have a great day and happy coloring to everyone.

  260. Jennifer Schuler says

    Gorgeous! Love the addition of the color to the tips of the petal;s! Very striking!

  264. Dot J Freel says

    What a fun blog hop! Love all the new stamps and so many cute cards and tags and scrapbook pages. Your card is definitely one of my most favorites though. I so love the colors you chose! Just beautiful!

  267. jan metcalf says

    Would need art lessons to be free with color as you are, best start with a good set of pencils!

  269. Viola Leary says

    Om goodness. That is the most beautiful card. Your coloring is stunning, gorgeous beyond words. Thanks for the opportunity for the gift card.

  270. Tracy Hawkins says

    Thanks for sharing this beautiful colouring Kathy! Gorgeous card and beautiful design. Wonderful giveaway too thanks xx

  274. Nancy Bachman says

    Your coloring techniques and cards leave me dumbfounded! What an artist you are. You are so dedicated to your craft and sharing your knowledge of coloring with all of us and constant encouragement is unsurpassed – thank you oh so much!!!!!

  276. Mary Holshouser says

    the flowers are beautiful.
    I haven’t done much coloring with pencils
    but colored some flowers in my bible
    journaling class on Sunday. I was happy with
    them and will continue to color with the
    pencils.
    thanks for sharing.

  277. Dorthy says

    LOVE< LOVE< LOVE this card! It is a super 'WOW' card for me. Thanks for sharing your technique.

  278. Rebecca Butterfield says

    The bouquet of flower created with the stamps set is just amazing….love the layering and the added coloring. I like to color and am happy to see the addition of colored pencils with ink. Also find coloring relaxing and have been inspired and encourage by your 30 day challenge and find myself coloring some every day this month. Thanks.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      I am so happy you’re participating in the challenge, and most importanty, ENJOYING IT! 🙂 I agree with you and find coloring therapeutic and all the challenge entries so inspiring. Thanks for your sweet comment.

  279. Martha Berry says

    Two thumbs up, Kathy! Thank you for your teaching video. I’m not a great colorist, but trying to absorb your tips and those of the other great designers on this blog. You gals have created beautiful cards and pages to inspire us:)

  282. Charlanne says

    The flowers are so lovely that I’d be tempted to stamp an underneath set and make the top ones into a removable refrigerator magnet!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      What a fabulous and creative idea! Please share with us on IG if you create it! 🙂

  283. Constance Hildebrand says

    Kathy, always love your cards…and these are why. Thanks so for the video too?

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Thanks for your kind words, Constance. I am delighted that the videos are helpful. 🙂

  284. Constance Hildebrand says

    Kathy, always love your cards…and these are why. Thanks so for the video to

  286. Karen Russell says

    Hi Kathy, your video is so informative and your card is stunning. I have several birthdays coming up for the ladies in the family and since I just ordered Garden Treasure I will be trying for something similar for my cards. I have been following the 30 day challenge and I love it.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Hello Karen! It makes me so happy that you enjoyed the video and card. You won’t be disappointed with this amazing Altenew stamp set. The creative possibilites are endless. I also am glad you’re following (and hopefully participating) in the coloring challenge. Thanks for your sweet words. 🙂 Happy cardmaking!

  288. Doris Jones says

    I don’t always like the look of the layered stamping cards but what you did with yours was beautiful – I’m sold! You added some beautiful dimension, the layered flowers themselves and I just loved everything about it! So did my husband and when he is impressed – that’s saying something! LOL!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      LOL. I am happy that I was able to ‘convert’ you to the layering stamps! LOL 🙂 🙂 🙂

  295. Melissa friedrich says

    Gorgeous flowers, your amazing coloring makes them come right off the page!

  301. Lisa Atwood says

    I love the layout of all your cards; the awesome coloring and the overall beauty of your style! Thanks for sharing!

  304. Cheryl I says

    I’m mesmerized watching your coloring videos, They are so good and give me so many ideas! Thanks for the chance to win !

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      I am delighted that you enjoy and find my videos helpful. Thank you for the positive feedback. 🙂

  305. Susan Vitti says

    Oh my! So many ideas for creating a wonderful card! I can’t wait to start coloring!!!

  308. Katina says

    When I first saw the picture of your card I just said “oh wow!” But after I watched the video and saw how much work you put into making your bouquet so beautiful I was just amazed. You did an especially fantastic and awesome job!!

  310. Monica Songer says

    Wow! Your card is absolutely gorgeous! Love the techniques and the color choices. Excellent!!

  312. Kim Anning says

    Stunning card, love your colouring you are amazing. So grateful that you share with us. You have definitely encouraged me to do more colouring this month, maybe next year I might even try to show some. Thank you

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Thank you for your sweet comment, Kim. I hope that you do share with us your coloring and join along in the challenge. There are all sorts of levels of colorists playing along…The community is kind and supportive and I think you’ll be delighted after you post and see the feedback you recieve on IG!

  313. Judy Unnone says

    Absolutely love the color choices you used here and the way you finish your flowers is just amazing. Thanks for always teaching me something new.

  319. Jennifer Bishop says

    Incredible color combination! Stunning results! I have enjoyed participating in this 30 Day Coloring Challenge!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      I am delighted that you’ve enjoyed the coloring challenge and played along, Jennifer.

  321. Tracy A says

    Beautiful. I love the colors. Thanks for including the video, it’s so helpful to see your technique.

  325. Gillian R says

    Love your ‘futzing around’ Kathy! The new Altenew floral stamps are so beautiful and you are the perfect person to show them off!

  326. LC says

    What a fresh and beautiful take on this gorgeous layered stamp set! I LOVE the monochromatic palette you chose with the touches of purple. Wow! Such an impressive bouquet and card!

  327. clara hanni says

    Truly you are sending someone flowers with your card. Your love shows on the flowers and the card is stunning. Loved the video.

  330. Kara Lynne says

    What a beautiful bouquet! I loved watching your video – so inspiring! The colors of the ink and pencil together is amazing, and I love your drawn stems and the way you covered the outside of the lines with the white gel pen! I haven’t been posting, but your 30 day challenge has prompted me to color more lately too!

  332. Rose says

    Love this card. Your coloring is fantastic. I love to color, but don’t have much time right now. Am looking forward to the day when I do.

  333. Karen Judy says

    Your coloring on this card is amazing. What a fantastic card. It looks like you could pull the bouquet off the card and put it in a vase of water! Gorgeous!

  342. Robin Marshall Clark says

    That bouquet is lovely! I wish it was real. You have done a fantastic job with this stamp set and used it in a completely different way. Thanks for sharing your talent!

  343. Anne H. says

    Wonderful color blending with beautiful results! The attention to details are so inspiring, thanks for an awesome video and sharing your coloring talent!

  345. Barbara-Jean says

    Your coloring is wonderful. Maybe someday I can do it, too! Such a cheery card!

  350. Maryjo L Monterosso says

    Love you work, it is perfection as are you color choices. I could watch you all day.

  351. Sharon Taylor says

    WOW! Your card is really beautiful. I’ve always been drawn to the Altenew stamps sets but living in Australia we are very limited to the stock. Though I think I might have to track this one down. Thanks

  353. Janie Vantol says

    Thank you so much for your inspiration! Just subscribed to your blog and I am excited to be inspired further. Love what you did with the Altenew flower stamps!

  354. Janie Vantol says

    Just subscribed to your blog after seeing your beautiful Altenew flowers on the blog hop! Very inspiring! Excited to see more and be further inspired!

  355. Cynthia Koop says

    Kathy, I think your card is one of the most beautiful cards ever! The stamp set is gorgeous but your art work is stupendous! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to the craft.

  365. Kathy says

    Beautiful card, Kathy! The purple colored pencils make all the difference. Thank you again for doing your wonderful challenge. It definitely makes me think outside the box. XOXO

  366. Suzanne Reynolds says

    Kathy your card is spectacular!!! I love the colour combo. I made one card last weekend inspired by a similar card to this of yours, but I wasn’t thrilled with the result. After seeing this card I am going to attempt a second try. Thanks you are such an inspiration!!

  367. Rufus says

    love the purple accent that you added, watching you color is mesmerizing. And those skinny little stems add sooo much to the bouquet.

  368. Becky Reynolds says

    Beautiful card! Again! I love the purple tips with the blue. Stunning. Thanks for sharing.

  370. Robin says

    Love your card. Your are so talented. I saw your coloring challenge earlier this month and have been doing more coloring just not sharing. I have found it is actually a calming activity. Love the layering stamps.

  371. Kari D says

    I watched your YouTube video a couple of days ago, but wanted to jump in here to say ‘thank you’ for helping me see beyond the image and explore color! I am learning so much throughout the #thedailymarker30day

  372. Carey Nusbaum says

    Kathy you make the most beautiful cards! I appreciate your coloring so much! You always do such a great job! I look up to you! Thank you!

  373. Gretchen W says

    Kathy this is such a beautiful design, the video is wonderful and I love to watch you color. You have shared so many wonderful coloring techniques and styles along the way. I had hoped to do more coloring with you on the challenge but so many things have gotten in my way, even 10 minutes. I will however keep watching and catching up with you and following you in your daily challenge, I can always go back when things so down, I am a caregiver for my hubby of nearly 50 years and he has ALZ, I take each day at a time and find that watching the videos and blogs, it helps me to relax.
    Thanks so much for sharing your love of coloring with all of us. I really appreciate all the work that you put into it.
    Hugs,
    Gretchen

  374. Debbie B says

    Oh MY!!! I love this color combination! My last card had similar colors, and I’m in love with blues and violets these days! Loved the video too! You do so much for this community Kathy! I don’t know how you find the time! This is such a great blog hop with so much talent and inspiration! Thanks for sharing yours!

  380. Linda Blaszczyk says

    Love the cards you did for this hop! Getting better at using my copics thanks to things I have learned here on your blog – thank you so much.

  383. Jeannean M says

    I’ve just recently started adding pencil colors to my Copic marker work and I am amazed at how much dynamic it gives!! (Also, it is a great way for me to be able to color while travelling in the car!-pencils)

  390. Lisa says

    All of the designers show so many beautiful styles. Something different like this card is just awesome. We rarely think monochromatic. This is very pretty.

  391. Maria Rodriguez says

    Absolutely gorgeous card, love how you added color to the leaves, this color combination is so lovely.
    Thank you for the video and for the chance to win,
    Hugs,
    Maria Rodriguez.

  393. Donna W says

    Wow! Love the way you colored the flowers and the stems with the bow is just darling! Thank you for sharing your technique!

  398. super stick chick says

    Such beautiful work, hard to believe started with stamps. Loved your video too.

  399. TracyM #6773 says

    GORGEOUS card Kathy!
    WOW – your flowers are STUNNING!
    Thank you for sharing and INSPIRING 🙂

  400. Karen Rice says

    Oh, how lovely! I have several Altenew sets and this one looks like it’s going to be added to my arsenal! Thanks for sharing Kathy!

  401. Rebecca W says

    Thank you so much for the pretty inspiration and to Altenew for the giveaways!! I forget that I can use pencil on a stamped images like this; the florals turned out beautiful!

  402. Hildy Peterson says

    The coloring you did on those flowers…wow! Stunning work, gorgeous colors. Thanks!

  403. SusanME says

    Okay – so I was totally blown away with your adding colored pencil on top of your Copics (which I had never thought to do – duh! moment :D), but now adding it on top of layered stamps – yet another wonderful Duh! moment!!! Thank you so much for getting us out of our own way! LOVE this!

  405. Sarah Greber says

    I love it as usual. 🙂 I like how you color over the top of the layered stamp to add even more to the designs. Beautiful! And I love everything I see with that halftone stencil design. I love that thing!

  406. Flo says

    Love your card. The flowers are beautiful. Great idea on the stems. You card tell they weren’t “stamped” at all.

  411. Jacqueline Tan says

    Incredibly beautiful flowers. Thanks for sharing the video so we can see the magic happen.

  412. Ericka Strange says

    Gorgeous flowers! Love the video too! I always learn something new when I’m watching. Thanks for taking the time to share your tips! I love the background too. So pretty!

  418. Liz O. says

    As always Kathy, stunning coloring, I love the bouquet you ave created and the technique too… thanks for taking the time to make the video and if it makes you feel any better my mascara technique isn’t quite smooth either but I like to think of it as my artistic touch , have a wonderful day!

  419. Gwendolyn says

    What a gorgeous bouquet Kathy, I especially love how you tied it with a string. Thanks for the inspiration and all you do with the Daily marker challenges. You are truly an inspiration to me.

  424. MJ says

    Your work is beyond beautiful! It is really nice to see how you create them. Thank you for the videos.

  425. Irene says

    The color combination that you used is stunning! Thanks for sharing the details in a video!!

  426. Debbie A. says

    Beautiful card, Kathy! Your coloring is amazing and always so inspiring. And I love that you draw your own stems. Thanks so much for sharing with us and for participating in this great hop and giveaway.

  430. Monika Reeck says

    Thanks for your always great Video Kathy
    and wooowwzaa this card is Masterpiece
    I love the tall shape and the colors on the flower it self STUNNING
    Jaw drops..
    ADORABLE STUNNING Card miss Kathy

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