Hello Friends, Just a super quick post today with some quick coloring. The best part of today is winners and more giveaways!!! I get to give away FOUR SPOTS in OnLine Card Classes. More on that at the bottom of my post. Woo Hoo thanks OCC!
Today I am sharing an image that I previously colored. I choose this particular piece to show you how you can enhance your coloring with any type of markers.
THIS PHOTO IS THE “BEFORE”( colored with markers only)
THIS IS THE “AFTER” (enhanced with colored pencils by adding highlights and more color)
Here’s a side by side. I spent maybe 15 minutes adding the extra touches.
What do you think? I hope you give this a try 🙂
Here are a few spots where I added highlights or more color.
I LOVE what the white did for my flower & the brown to the yellow flower. Ok I am off to bed and I am grateful for you all posting on your blogs, uploading beautiful projects on my blog and on Instagram. Thank YOU!!!
WINNERS for the Simon Says Stamp Copic Giveaway as seen here are Barb Macaskill & Laura B. A super big congrats ladies and a big shout out to Simon Says Stamp for their generosity!!! Lots of more giveaways coming up. How about another one today?
GIVEAWAY!! Today I will be giving away FOUR SPOTS of your choice to any of the OnLine Card Classes. Your pick!! Just leave me a comment and say yes or no if you have taken one of their classes. Just curious. I can’t say enough about their classes so full of content, videos and inspiration and the best price in town! I will announce the FOUR randomly selected winner on March 31st.
CHECK OUT JUST SOME OF THE CLASSES THAT OCC OFFERS & click here to see them all. Pretty extensive!
P.S. STAY TUNED FOR AN AMAZING GIVEAWAY FROM MAMA ELEPHANT!!
P.S.S If you are new to the 30 Day Color Challenge YOU CAN JUMP IN AT ANY TIME. You might want to read some of the details… Click hereto get all of the info. To share your coloring/projects for Day 22. click here and scroll down for the InLinkz button.
a simple thank you with vellum
a bride’s response card
Day 4. my mixed media
I’ve take a few of the on line card classes and would love to take some more. Learned quite a bit – especially at the Copic one
YES, I’ve taken 7 of these classes! Ger x
What an amazing effect. Fantastic!
I took two OOC classes, ans loved them both. Thanks for the chance to win a spot!
Hugs
Ela
such a great giveaway – I have taken OCCs before and I really enjoyed all the inspiration and knowledge
The extra touches are subtle but add a nice depth to the image.
The coloring is lovely! I love using my colored pencils with my copics!
I have taken a few of the OCC classes and have loved them. I really would love to take the Copic class 🙂
I love how you have added pencil to highlight areas. I am planning to try this. Wonderful colouring for this image.
I have taken I think three classes but that was a couple of years ago. Money got tighter and something had to give……
Wow! You certainly are the master of using white to make a colored image even more dramatic! Yes, I have taken most of the OCC classes…but there are a couple that I would love to add to my inventory!
See, I thought the first colouring was already brilliant… But the after is drop dead gorgeous! I gave taken eight of the OCC classes. I keep thinking I need the Tim Holtz ones too and they keep adding awesome offerings. I find them to be the absolute best online classes anywhere. The videos and instructors are amazing, classes are packed with tips and the cards are super inspiring. My only complaint is that they end too soon, LOL,
Hi Kathy!
The PrismaColorPencils gave it the finishing touch!!!
I like how it looks!!!
To OCC: I am following for over a year now, but I haven’t had the curage to take part on a class, because I was frightend that I could follow because of the language… 🙁
Maybe it’s time for a try now!? 🙂
Wow Kathy! Your coloring on this is amazing with and without the added highlights and details.
I haven’t taken an online class before but would love to dip my toes in the water and experience it. Thanks for the chance to win!
What fantastic colouring, Kathy … the extra highlighting really adds that certain je ne sais quoi! I’ve done three OCC’s … if time permitted I’d love to do them all … they’re definitely la creme de la creme! Anita 🙂
Wonderful coloring! I’ve taken a couple OCC classes, I always learn something and I know exactly what I would pick if I won. 🙂
My answer is yes 🙂
I have taken quite a few of their classes and loved them all!
So lovely! Your colouring amazes me. I’ve taken several OCC classes and have learned so much from them.
I have not, but I have been considering it.
I have not taken any classes from the company you mentioned. I do like the pencil colored layered on top. Noticed that you used prismacolor colored pencils. I like those too. Thanks for showing this technique, I am going to go back and add some colored pencil to previous colorings
Wait….did you add Glossy accents after doing your highlights?? Because I was sure you had but I do know it is easy to trick the eye like that with the highlights and if you didn’t your highlights are working VERY well because it certainly looks like you added the GAs!! Bravo!
I don’t know if I have anything with that much detail but I will keep this in mind because your results are fabulous!!
Hey Dolly, The glossy accents were on the image before I added my hightlights 🙂
Ahhh ! I never would have thought to add the highlights on TOP of the GA!! TFS!
i will have to start using my pencils more for some extra added punch to my cards. Brought something more to your picture. I have not take any classes.
Kathy,
Your coloring and the details from the pencils is amazing!
I have taken 6 OCC classes. Will be taking them for as long as they keep offering them!
Yes I’ve taken OCC they’re awesome! I am loving your posts on coloring! Thanks a million!
Great coloring!
I’ve taken 3 classes and would love to take some more! 😉
Lovely coloring, Kathy! I wouldn’t have thought to color over Copics with colored pencils; I love the effect. I’ve taken a couple of OCC classes and really enjoyed them, especially the Copic class.
Beautiful coloring, the highlights are awesome! I have taken several OCC classes and loved every one. I l go back and review the classes if my mojo has left town and I need a card. Thanks so much for the chance to win.
Well worth the few extra minutes for the fab look! Thanks for showing before and after pics.
No, I haven’t taken a class yet, tho they’re on my wishlist! : ) Thanks for the opportunity to get one done sooner!!
I have taken 3 classes, but there are many more I’d love to take! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
The pencils really made a difference!
I’ve never taken one of their classes but I would love to!
I have take a couple-but it’s been a while! I’d love to take a Tim Holtz class!
Theses classes are like therapy to me!! Would just love to take more!! Thank you!!
I have taken one of their classes before and loved it.
I’m also REALLY excited to see this colored because I have this stamp at home and she’s on my “to stamp for the challenge” table 🙂 Thanks!
yes I have taken some of their classes. lots of fun.
I have not taken any of their classes but I would love to!!!
Beautiful image today, by the way!
Yes, I have taken many of their classes. There are always some many great ideas and techniques in the Online classes!
Yes, I have taken a few of their classes. The one I learned the most from was the Copic-class.
No, but I’d like to.
I love OCC’s. I think I have taken all but about 4 of them, so what a great chance to win another,
Nope… I’ve never taken any of the OnLine Card Classes before but the die based classes catch my eye for sure!
Fabulous highlights Kathy! I’m going to have to pull out my pencil crayons AND my Copics for sure next time! Thanks for all the great tutorials this month.
WOW! just amazing how much one can enhance with colored pencils…beautiful highlights!
I have never taken any of the Online Classes before but would love to try one!
I have taken 2 of the classes. Thanks for the chance to take another one!
I’ve never taken an online class. I sure would like to take the “watercoloring for cardmakers” class.
This coloring is beautiful Kathy!! I gotta remember to use my white pencil more!! And yes! I LOVE OCC!! I’ve taken several classes and I revisit the Copics class often as well as the watercolor class!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!! Thanks for the chance to win a class!! There are so many I would love to take, it would be hard to choose one! But I can, if I must! 😉
No, I haven’t as of yet. Great coloring, I will try this. Thanks
I have not been able to take a single class yet, but plan to take many! Maybe this would be my jump start! Thanks for all your videos, and the giveaway.
of course I’ve taken some of those classes 🙂
WOWsers that picture looks amazing with the highlights and deeper coloring you added. What a difference 15 minutes makes! 😀 I have not taken any of these classes, but I am shopping for a Copic coloring class now. Thanks for sharing and a chance to win! Hugs, Kristina
Wow, that is amazing. I love the white highlights.
Well it think they are both quite beautiful. You are an amazing artist.
I have taken two online cad classes. They were wonderful !
Thanks for the chance! I love these classes and I hace taken some of them!!! They are fantastic!!!! Your painting is amazing!!
Have taken 2 classes and oh how I loved them! Hope to win!
I love the difference a little highlighting makes!! I haven’t taken a class but would love too! Thanks for the chance to win!
Your image is stunning and you’re right, the highlights definitely add to the image.. brings it to life more.
Yes I have taken some of the Online Card Classes and loved them. Would love to win another if I possibly could! Thank you.
Yes!
I haven’t taken any classes yet but hope to!
I bought a class but have worked through it yet – so I’m not sure what to say ?
Thanks for the chance to play!
No – Sadly I have not taken a class but I could use one!! THank you for the chance to win!
I had never even thought to mix pencils + copics, but will try out now…………WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was going to say I had taken “a few” QCC’s + loved them, but just for fun, since you showed the visual list, I decided to count them………….wow! I love + learn so much from them, I’ve taken thirteen!
WARNING: these classes are truly ADDICTIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(oh well, better than Crack, I ‘spose!!!!!!!!! LOL)
WOW winning a class from OCC would be awesome. I love their classes. Thanks Kathy and OCC for the chance.
I have taken several OCCs and loved them all. They all have been packed for of information, inspiration and so much talent from the teachers and students.
I’ve never taken an online class. I’m new to blog following and only heard about them about a month ago. I’m going to check them out soon.
I love OCC classes and taking one right now. But there is still so many classes I would like to participate. Thanks for chance, Ana
Very dramatic change! Yes I have taken classes loved them!
I was just talking to a friend about trying one of these classes yesterday!! Oooohhh I hope I win! 🙂 Thanks for the chance!
No I have never taken one of their classes, but I am sure it is full of awesomeness! Great giveaway Kathy!
I enjoyed the online classes I have taken, I have the Christmas one and the cutting one, lots of ideas and well explained. I really enjoy visual classes. Enjoying these posts about colouring. Hugs Bee
I have taken 8 OCC classes and have learned SO much, I am always eager for the next class to begin.
Your projects is a-ma-zing!!! Love it
Yes, I’ve taken several!!
Never have thought to add pencil to watercolored/marker colored image. Will have to try!
I have only taken one OCC: watercolor for cards. I would love to try some more, as the option to ‘take’ on your own time schedule is great!
I love how you added highlights to your image. It made a big difference. I have taken 4 or 5 occ classes. They are the best! I would love to win!
I have taken a bunch of class at OCC and have enjoyed them all! There are still a few that I would like to take though!
I have not taken any of these classes. Would love to do just that. The enhancement with the pencils. This technique adds the depth needed for the image to truly stand out.
I have taken the independent version of Copic and love it. I was printing out more practice sheets yesterday as a matter of fact! I also took Clean and Simple Tech and did enjoy that too.
Yes – love them! Also – love the addition of the colored pencils – great effect
I have always wanted to try an online class, but never have taken the plunge! Would love to win ………
I have taken the Copic coloring and 2 more. I love love them
I haven’t taken any classes other than all the free ones on Youtube. I would love to take the watercolor class.
I’ve never taken an online card class with them. However, I am very excited to try one! Hopefully I win or come about some extra cash!! Thanks for the opportunity, you are an inspiration.
Yes Kathy I have taken a couple of the Online Classes and loved them. Would love to take some more. Like the fact you can go at your own pace or go back anytime and see the video again. Thanks for the chance to win some more classes.
No, I haven’t taken any of their classes but surely would love too! I love seeing the difference between just the markers and adding the colored pencils. I will have to give this a try. Thanks!
Yes, I have taken several of their classes and I think they are the BEST! I sure would like to win more 🙂
I love how the pencil adds that special-special to your coloring. And yes, I’ve taken one Online Card Class – Stretch Your Dies – and I totally loved it. Thank you for the chance to win another.
I have taken a couple of the OCC classes and they are fantastic…full of great ideas and instruction! I have been eyeing a couple more classes so the chance to win one would be awesome!
LOVE your coloring, thanks for sharing the before and after highlights, I can really see the difference! I have taken one class – a stretch your stamps class which was AWESOME! I’d love to get a chance to take another one, they ALL look fabulous! Thanks for a great giveaway!
Yes, I’ve taken 4 of the classes. They are great!
Oh YES ! It was GREAT. I learned A Lot of new to me stuff….I really enjoy your 30 days. 🙂
I have not taken any classes but have bookmarked their site. What a wonderful variety of classes. I am retiring soon and plan to start taking some classes. I definitely will take the watercolor cards class…whether I win your giveaway or not. The course prices are very reasonable too!
Wow! What an image! I have, indeed, taken several OCC’s and I LOVE THEM!
Thanks for all the helpful hints and coloring inspjration. I have not taken any of the OCC classes yet and would love to attend one.
Oooo, what fun with colored pencils! I have taken an OCC before and loved it. So informative and fun!
No I haven’t taken any of the
classes. Your creation is so
pretty, love the little extras
you added!
Carla from Utah
I have taken a class. I loved it and it would be wonderful to take another!
This is Amazing coloring, I Love your coloring. I’ve never taken any of the Online Classes so No but I’d love to. Thanks
I have taken one of the online classes and was very impressed and really enjoyed it and wish I could take more.
I am taking my very first OCC as we speak! I will definitely be taking more and would love the opportunity to win a spot
I love d all the OLC classes I have taken Such quality, such creativity.
I am taking my first Online Class, Stretch Your Dies. I would highly recommend the classes and I am hoping to be able to take more classes.
I have not taken online classes before but there are several I would enjoy expirencing!
Wow this is stunning! I never think to mix my copics with my pencils! Thanks! I have taken a class with them and love love love it!!!
Took my first OCC this year and loved it. Very excited for the next one!
I have never thought of combining my markers/pencils in this way. I like the subtle enhancements – very pretty!
Have never taken one of the classes, but have been seriously looking at them for a week or so-the latest one especially stretch your dies. I am just now really getting into dies!
I took the watercolor class, which was fabulous! I signed up for the Copic class a while back, but haven’t had a chance to take it yet. Fortunately the classes stay available and accessible!
BTW I’ve really enjoyed your coloring and the tips I’ve picked up from reading your posts. Haven’t had time for any coloring yet, but I’m looking forward to the opportunity when I have some time off from work. You’ve inspired me!
Congrats Copic Winners!! Thanks for all your hard work – the inspiration and directions are wonderful!!
No I haven’t tried any of the classes but looking at the titles listed there are several I would like to take!! ☺
I have never taken an OCC but have lusted after them quite a few times. Would love to take the watercolor class and/or Tim Holtz classes and CAS classes…..sigh….
Beautiful coloring Kathy.
Yes I took a class.
The pencils add a subtle but effective difference. Very interesting. I have taken 2 OCC and really enjoyed them both. Would love to win an opportunity to take more of them.
Yes i have taken the classes
Wow!!! I love that technique! what you have done with that image is amazing, just like magic she has came to life. I know I will try it soon. Thanks!
Yes!
kathy, yes I have taken a few of OCC classes. They are really inspiring and informative.
If I get chosen I would love to take the COPIC MARKER class. I would love to learn more of how to use them. When I grow up I want to color like you! LOL
YES,I’ve take both of Professor Tim’s chemistry classes–much better than all those chem classes I took in college! I’d love to take another class!
Beautiful coloring! Wonderful how the pencils add so much depth and detail!!! I have to try this!!! I want to take the Copic class but as yet have not taken any classes with OCC. It is on my wish list!!!
Those extra touches really make a difference!
Yes, I have taken an OCC
I’ve taken quite a few of the classes… I love them 😀
I refer back to them all the time.
I haven’t taken a class yet, but really need to make time to take some of these! Thanks for the giveaway.
I have never taken an online class, but I am sure they are wonderful. I would love to try a session sometime. Thanks for doing this post today about the highlights. Thanks for sharing and congrats to the winners.
I have never taken an online class. Not because I don’t want to but because of shortage of funds. I had to go down to working part time due to my health. It would be AWESOME to win=0)
I haven’t taken any of the OCClasses but would love to take one.
I’ve enjoyed your coloring this month.
Beautiful work.
thanks.
Congrats to the Copic winners!
I have taken 2 of the OCC’s & really enjoyed them. Thanks for the chance to take another one.
I haven’t taken a class yet – would LOVE TO!
I have not yet taken a class, but have drooled over probably all of them as they are announced. 🙂 With my budget I usually choose to buy more product instead of taking a class, but I’m enticed EVERY time! It would be awesome to win a spot. Thank you for such an awesome chance in the giveaway. Loving the coloring series!
I followed a tip you gave a little while ago and followed up a marker/watercolor with colored pencils to shade images. It was interesting how much it added. Love your blog. Love coloring every day. I haven’t taken any online courses. Thanks for the opportunity.
Yes, I’ve taken their classes and love them!
Yes, I’ve taken 3 of the OCC card classes. I love them and would like to take more. Iwant to try the dies one.
No.
Although I would love to take all of them!
Thanks for sharing your passion with us, your techniques, tips, and “cheats.” It’s been fun to “hover” over your shoulder and learn so much with your challenge!
Although I’ve not done an OCC, I know those that have loved every one. I’ve heard you rave about the Copic class, and that is probably at the top of my list of classes I’d like to try. Then I’ll be ready for your second challenge
lol “hover” I love that 🙂
I have taken the Stretch your Dies class, but so want to take the Copic classes.
I’ve taken several OCC classes and love them!
I have taken the watercolor class and one of the clean & simple. They are a wonderful resource!
Hi Kathy, Thanks for the opportunity to win a class. I have never taken an on-line class. Curious about how it all works. Seems like it would be fun! I have heard that these are really great! Thanks again!
I’m taking my very first online card class right now! I love, love, love it and will be going back and taking some of their previous classes as well. It would be wonderful if I could pick 4!
Love the ‘after’ picture I would have been happy with the ‘before, but you’re right the small changes with color pencils really brought out it.
Yes, I’ve taken a few 🙂
The changes look amazing. Great job.
Love your techniques. I’m learning so much more about the use of colored pencils. I did take my first OCC last summer (? stretch your stamps). Learned a lot but would love to take more –
No, I have never taken one of these classes but I would love to!
Hi Kathy,
I like you crafty lady. pretty cool with the tomato pin cushion and paint brushes in her hair:) You did an outstanding job coloring and shading with your pencils.
I have never taken an Online Class, but would love to! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
The added colouring really makes a difference! Thank you for the inspiration!
Yes, I have taken one OCC and it’s the most recent one – Stretch Your Dies! I LOVED it! Would be so grateful to win another class!
No, I haven’t taken one of their classes before. Limited income and classes are quite a luxury for me. Would love to win. 🙂
I have not been able to take any of the classes! They look amazing though 🙂
Fabulous, Kathy! Yes, I have taken some of the OCC and loved them all!
I’ve taken the stenciled class–at least I started it & still need to finish it. I’d love to take some more. Thanks for the chance to win, Kathy! The difference with your shading & highlighting is amazing!
Yes, I took stenciled and loved it! Am wanting to take the copic class. You are amazing – love the added highlights.
LOVE the online card classes. I have taken at least 12 of them–not all of them but a lot of them. They are good classes. My favorite was the watercolor class. Fabulous for any level of artist!
I first “met” your in an OCC and immediately became a fan. I have been playing catch up on your blog and have been blown away with your creativity & coloring techniques. Thank you for sharing your talent! As for the OCC classes, I LOVE them and have working my way through those as well. Thank you again for offering such a great prize!
Wowza!! Thanks so much Leigh 🙂
No I haven’t taken card classes. I’m out of work and just have to use what I already purchased. I do wish I could use my copics and water pencils like you do. I’m not good at shading at all; I just don’t have an eye for it. But wished I could. I love stamps that have all that beautiful shading and coloring.
Yes! I have taken 3 classes with OCC!
Lovely project, by the way! 🙂
I screamed so loud when I saw my name as one of the Copic winners that I scared my poor dog and cat! LOL Thank you so much!! I have always wanted to try them and never been able to afford them! This way I can decide if I absolutely must build up a collection of them!! THANK YOU!!!
I have never attended an online card class but would love to be able to! I love learning new techniques and watch so many videos on youtube and blogs! Thank you for putting this whole month of fun and inspiration together for us! You are A M A Z I N G ! !
Hi, Kathy! I haven’t got any American online classes, but I dream to! I know my English is good enough to study there. So I really exited to have an opportunity to win your useful giveaway)
In my excitement I forgot to say that I love how the colored pencils add so much to the images! I am going to go back to the project I posted yesterday and give this a try!
Also, Congratulations to Laura B! Thank you again!
I love the extra depth you get from your additional colouring. Yes I have taken two Online card classes – Watercolouring for Cardmakers and currently the Stretch your Dies course – and both have been thoroughly enjoyable! I’d love to take some more and would be spoilt for choice as to which ones to start with! Thankd so much for the chance to win a spot.
I like the color and highlights you added with colored pencils~PRETTY!
I’ve never taken a n Online class…thanks for the chance!
I have taken 3 of their classes and they are all great. Never disappointed. You did an amazing job on that card. It looks like you spent a very long time to make it so lovely.
Haven’t taken any on-line classes, but may consider it. Love the coloring! Have been considering this stamp for awhile and seeing what you did with it is enough to persuade me to get it. thanks for sharing your artistry.
Yes, I’ve taken one of the classes and am looking forward to taking m ore of them.
Yes, have taken three OCC and learned a lot from each one.
Sorry to say I have not had the opportunity to take a class yet but would certainly make it a point to do so if I am lucky enough to win one. I loved looking at all those offered…and saw some I would take if I am lucky enough to win. Thanks for the opportunity!!
Great coloring Kathy!
Yes I’ve taken one class-Stretching Your Stamps,it was awesome although I didn’t have any of the stamps that were used,it gave me lots of new ideas to try out. I’d lover to do another class,thanks for the opportunity to win a spot in one!
YES! I have taken six or seven of their classes. I have loved them all and go back to them pretty frequently. 🙂
Love the highlights! It definitely gave the whole project life to the point that I thought you had used glossy accent on some details. WOW! In regards to the OCC, I have looked at the schedule often but I have never jumped in. I am definitely considering the Watercolors and the Copic class. I am also interested in the Stretching your Dies. Love your blog. Thanks for the opportunity.
The additions look amazing (as if the picture wasn’t pretty enough already.) I have wanted to take an OCC so badly, but never have. Thank you so much for the chance.
Beautifully colored piece! I have taken several OCCs.
Thank you Kathy for this great give-away. Yes I have taken some of the OCC courses and hope to take more as the budget allows.
Thanks for the coloring exercises, so much fun, I have improved my techniques too.
Itake some of her classes and I love it I’m going to try this technique I love it.
I haven’t ever taken an online card class but I would sure love to try. The Copic coloring class looks good.
That’s awesome! I’ll need to remember that I can add highlights with pencils….thanks for the inspiration!
And what a great giveaway, too!!!! I totally credit the OCC for the fun I’m now having with Copics!
Yes I have taken some of the Online Classes and Yes they are amazing. I am no artist ( sadly) but they have definitely given my few talents a boost. Would love to take them all!
Loving your 30 day challenge. Wish you could reach out and touch me with your talent.
Yes, I’ve taken quite a few and they’ve been wonderful. But, not all, so thanks for the chance to take another.
Never taken a class but would love the opportunity to take one! What beautiful coloring!
Wow, the second one has such depth, and I love the white highlights!
Yes, I have taken a bunch of the OCC classes–good value!
No, I have never taken an online class. Would love to try one!
You’re coloring is just absolutely amazing. I’ve never had a chance to have an online card class yet but I so would love to.
I have taken 2 classes and would love to take more!
No, I have not taken any of the OCC classes but in looking at them, I see several that I would LIKE to! I love what you did with your piece today, Kathy. The colored pencil addition seems to have really brought out the highlights. Wonderful piece!
Love your card, I’m going to give it a go for sure 🙂
No, I’ve never taken an online class, but I’d love to try one of the Clean and Simple ones!
No, I have not taken an OCC but I would love to. I am really enjoying your color challenge. Thanks for the inspiration
Awesome giveaway! I have taken a couple of their classes — love them! I’ve been saving up pennies to take the Tim Holtz classes, but would love to win them instead.
Thanks for showing us how pencils enhance markers. I need to try this technique more. I’m better at blending pencils than I am with alcohol markers, so this might be my saving grace and end my frustration with markers for good! lol
oh I’d love to attend these classes.. it will be the first time for me!! 🙂
Yes, I’ve taken a couple of online card classes. So much information. Loved them. A great value!
I think I have taken 9 classes so far. Kristina and Jennifer are great teachers and the terrific group of talented friends that contribute(You are in this group) always add so much to each class. Tks. for the giveaway, Kathy.
Wow! Looks like it would take awhile to color this image. It is so pretty, but so much better with a few more strokes! Love your month of coloring.
Yes I have taken and enjoyed several occ.
I am enjoying your colouring challenge – hope you are still enjoying it too.
Beautiful work, Kathy. I love the highlights. I have taken OCC classes before and love them.
No, I have never done an online class before and would love to say, “Yes, I have.” 🙂 Thanks for reminding me of the colored pencil highlighting. I’ve seen Jennifer McGuire do this and forgot all about it.
I’ve never tAken a class. Thanks for the chance to win one.
found you through an online card class. I think I have taken 3 now. They hooked me with the Copic class.
Yes, I have taken 2 of the classes. Loved them!
I love the OCC! I am in the middle of one now. If I win, it will be the copic coloring class for sure.
Yes, I have taken many of the classes. My love for them started with the Inspiration Hearts. Could not get enough. Thank you. Love your coloring today.
I’ve taken a dozen classes and it would be hard to pick which one I liked best. I loved them all.
Yes I started with the watercolor class loved it took some more and some old classes.
I have taken a few classes from OCC and looooove them!! Thanks for the chance to try again!
I’ve taken several classes before and an very eager to take more!
I have taken an Online Card Classes course and see lots more I’d also like to try. 🙂 Thanks for the chance!
I have taken three OC classes. Stretch Your Dies. Watercolor and Clean & Simple 4. Love them all.
Yes I would Love to get a free class! Copic Coloring would be my choice of classes because I am new to using the markers. Love the coloring of the crafty girl today!
No. I just recently found out about on-line classes. They are in my future. Actually it’s only been in the last six months that I have discovered this entire on-line world of crafters. Your coloring challenge makes me think my first class might be a “How-to-Use-Copics”. Thank you for all the inspiration and taking the time to comment on the challenge submissions.
I have taken many of the Online Card Classes classes and have loved every single one!
Congrats to the Copics winners! Looks like at least one of the sets will go to a good home, judging from the winner’s comment. I have taken almost all classes of the past two years. I have already learned so much from these classes and it has really helped me to grow as a card maker. I’m now trying to revisit these classes because there are still so many things to try and learn. Love the effects of combining alcohol markers and pencils. I also loved Shari’s bird from the Copics class.
Marianne x
Beautiful Kathy I am learning so much from you and loving coloring all over again. Because of this 30 day challenge I am currently doing the Copic classes and love them. Boy I know I sure did and do need them. Great teachers and tutorials:) would love another kinda class also but if there is someone that hasn’t taken one yet I think they would take more afterwards as am I so very informative even on top of all the videos I watch you ladies ROCK…..
I have taken only one of these classes. I took the stenciled class and absolutely loved it. They have so many great classes I would love to take. Just not always in the budget. Love your artwork. I love this challenge and getting to see all the things you do. Such a pleasure! THANKS!!
Love your coloring Kathy. I guess I didn’t realize you could mix the markers and pencils together. I have taken one online class. It was the coloring with Copics beginners class. I haven’t played with them much lately but plan on doing so later on tonight. Thanks for sharing with us.
Great tip Kathy! I’ve always wanted to try this but haven’t. Now maybe I will! Thanks for the chance at your giveaway! 🙂
I love learning new stuff from you! Thanks for a chance to win a class…they are truly amazing!!
I’ve taken the Watercolor for cardmaking class and I loved it. Lots to learn… I’m planing to take some more 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
I haven’t taken any classes yet as have been traveling but am ready to take some now & learn all the great tips & ideas you girls are sharing. I have already learned so much from you on this blog. Thanks for all the tips & for the chance to win.
I’ve never taken one at the actual time it was offered, but I’ve signed up for a couple that I’m slowly working my way through.
Thanks for the lesson on highlighting. Love your coloring! Thanks, too, for the chance to win a spot in a class. 😀
No I haven’t taken any classes, but I have been thinking about it. It’s incredible how the pencils work with the markers. Your highlighting is beautiful.
No. I’ve never taken one of the classes before.
I have taken 4 or 5 of the classes.
I have taken 2 of their classes, and they are great. I love how you can go back and learn again, and then share them with your 8 yr old daughter because she wants to learn too. And mostly you can use whats already in your stash. But you do end up wanting to buy loads of cool stuff, because there is sooooo much new stuff to do! But thats ok, because they have great discount codes with great stores! BTW Kathy, I love your double stencil technique. Awesome
Yes. I’m a fan of these classes. I’m currently taking the “Stretch Your Dies” class.
I haven’t taken a class yet but would love to, they sound very helpful!
Kathy, I have never taken an online card class and would love to do so. Great coloring. The last touches made a difference.
Yes, I’ve done 2 of their classes and would love to do another 2 or 3! they do a great job!
No, I have never taken any of the classes.
No I have never been able to take a OCC but would love to win a spot:) Thanks for the chance!
Beautiful coloring! I have not taken any of the OCC classes…..but I would love to! Thank you for the opportunity to win!
Beautiful coloring, love all the pretty details on it. I have never taken any online classes would love to win a spot. Thanks 🙂
I have never taken an online class but they always are run by such talented people! Would love to give it a try. Your coloring here is just beeeeeuuuuuutiful!!!
Awesome colouring!! And yes, I’ve taken an Online Class before.
I’ve taken several classes from Online Card Classes. They have all been great!
Never took an online card class. I often watch YouTube videos for instructions and techniques
I have taken at least 7 of the online card classes and have loved everyone. Can’t wait for the next one. Hopefully they will announce it this Friday!
I have taken classes at OCC and they are wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win a spot in another one!
Hugs,
Maureen
No, sad to say, I have not YET taken one of the classes. I love, love my colored pencils and reach for them often. This was a great tutorial on just what you can do with them.
I haven’t taken an OCC yet. I’ve been hoping to try one, and it would be awesome to win a spot!
Yes!! I have taken four of their classes and recommend them to everyone.
I love your “after” picture! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us.
I have never taken an on line crafting class, but the list is amazing and I would love to!
I have taken a class. Just found the site so I took the most recent one Stretch Your Dies. It was a fun and interesting class.
Holy moly. I can’t believe how big a difference a few lines can make to bring dimension to an image. I was floored when I saw the coloring but when I scrolled down and saw the details you created with the colored pencils, I was absolutely stunned! Absolutely amazing. OCC classes are really amazing!! What a great prize!! My friends got me the OCC Copic Class for my bday this past February and boy do I need to practice!! But I sure do love these classes and the teachers/guest teachers that participate!! Thanks for the opportunity to win a spot for another class!!
Thank you so much for introducing me to the Online Card Classes website. I am taking the Stretch your Die class now. It is showing me more uses for my dies. I love your use of colored pencils with your markers. You are expanding my thought process in coloring.
Wow and wow!! I love all the color. Yes I have taken some of the classes. Right now taking Stretch Your Dies and loving it.
yes I have taken a couple of their classes.
Hey Kathy!! You are truly amazing. I love what you did with that picture. Totally fantastic! Thanks for a chance to win an OCC. I love those classes! I’ve learned so much from them.
Yes, I just finished my very first with Stretch Your Dies. I’m hooked and I would love to take more!! Thank you!!
Beautiful coloring as always. Love the pencil highlights.
I have taken quite a few of the On Line Card Classes. I am
taking Stretch Your Dies right now.
There are a few of the classes I haven’t been able to take
but haven’ t been able to. Thank you for the chance to take
one.
I’ve taken two and loved the watercolor class!
Wow!! this is over the top amazing coloring! Your inspo is endless! Thank you for sharing all of your tips and techniques with us -you’re the best !! I’m learning so many new things and having a ball! thank you for the chance to win so many amazing prizes!!
Awww thanks so much Gabbe 🙂
No, I have not taken any Online Card Classes. Thanks for the change to win one!
Beautiful coloring, truly lovely and inspiring, thank you. I’ve never taken a class from Online Card Classes. I’ve just heard of them recently, and I’ve not been scrapbooking and crafting real long. I’d love to learn new techniques. Thanks very much for a chance to win. Michelle t
Ai have taken one of them and did enjoy it, it would be great to win a class
Thanks for the terrific opportunity–have not taken any classes–would love to win this one!
I have taken a few of the classes. They are great!! BTW, I love your coloring!
I’ve been able to take OCC’s Copic Class and learned so much! I’d love to be able to take more of their classes – they are fantastic!!
I have not taken any classes. Thanks for the opportunity to win one!
wow… love what that white pencil added! I have to try that out!
I have taken one of the online classes, and thought it was great! I’d love to take more!
I took the class on Copics before I even bought a Copic pen. I felt it help me making wiser purchases and I love that I can go back and watch the classes over and over!
I took my first OCC class – a Holiday card class in 2013. I was immediately hooked and have taken every class since then, I think! Each class I find myself thinking, “this one might be my best one yet!” 🙂
I took the water color class and loved it. I would love to take the copic classes, Tim Holtz’s classes and the diecutting class. Too many awesome classes to choose from. Thanks for the chance to win one 🙂
I’ve taken two of their classes or should I say bought. I’m about half way through each one but love them and with just half a course I have learned so much.
Love the highlights with the pencils. Will definitely have to try this.
Yes and Oh my word did I ever learn so very much and really truly enjoyed each moment of them and would love to take more.
No, I haven’t . Not that I wouldn’t have liked too.
Your image of before and after are great although I couldn’t see any difference at first until I saw them together. Great work.
I just took the Stretch Your Dies Class and it was mind blowing. So many talented instructors and the information I obtained from that class made my head spin!! Will definitely be back to sign up for more classes. I have my eye on the Copic Coloring class. Thanks.
Very cool picture, love the highlighting! I haven’t taken any OCC classes but would love to! Thanks everyone for the giveaway!
I love how you used the pencils to add highlights. You really don’t notice the difference until you put the 2 pictures side by side. I have never taken any classes with OCC. Would love to give them a try. Thanks for the chance to win one spot.
Robbie
Oh ya! The colored pencil defiantly made a beautiful drawing into stunning! I really like using pencil over copics for hair and flowers but love love love it over watercolor (dry of coarse) when I can’t get the blasted color to do what I want since I’m no Dawn (WPlus9) but it’s my favorite cheat technique now 🙂
I’ve only taken 1 class at OCC and would be over the moon to take the watercolor and copics…..what am I saying I’d be thrilled if I could take hem all!
YES! I’ve taken the Watercolor class, the Copic class, both of the Tim Holtz classes, currently taking the Stretch your Die class and just signed up for A Cut About – Part 1 class. And there are a few others I’d like to go back and take. Can’t say enough about Online Card Classes, they are awesome. I always learn so much from them. Very talented group of ladies.
Amazing what a little pencil work will add! I’ve only taken one online class, but loved it. If I was lucky enough to win one the hardest thing would be to pick only 1. There are so many that I’ve drooled over the class description of!
Thanks for the chance. Lots of flower coloring today, yay!
I would love to win the classes. I’m recovering from a long illness and need a push to get back to stamping. Thanks.
I hope your feeling better Jackie 🙂
Those butterflies are gorgeous!
Loved the coloring. I used color pencils with the marker for detailing a stamp…it just gives so much depth to the image. I have taken a OCC in 2012 and enjoy it alot.
I have not taken any classes yet- but so want to!!!!
I’ve taken many of them and recommend them highly. I wish they were priced in the $13-18.00 range. I have so many crafty friends that just either can’t or won’t spend $25.00 plus on a class. Many just can’t afford it.
No, I haven’t had the opportunity to take any online classes, but I would love the chance to win a spot. Thank you.
great idea to use colored pencils to add highlights
No, I have not taken any classes
I took the Copic class and it was fabulous!! I’d like to take the stretch your dies and watercolor classes too. I’m also going to do the 30 days of coloring as soon as I recover from back surgery and am able!
I have never taken an Online class before and would love a chance to take one..Thank you so much for the opportunity :)…Absolutely love your coloring and the way you have added the highlights using the pencil colors:)
Kathy, it’s beautiful card!!! Thank you for giveaway!!! I have taken one class on OCC, it was Watercolor for card making!!! It was fantastic!!! I love OCC!!!
Lovely card! I have taken a few Online Card classes & absolutely love them!
Your colouring is stunning Kathy! I have done 4 online card classes and I absolutely loved them! If I won this giveaway I would choose one of Mr t!m’s classes cause I’ve been a fan for many years
Yes, I did the stencilled class. It was so great to learn more techniques with a supply I had on hand ( but it also inspired me to buy more hehe)
I have done 3 classes, and learnt so much form them. There are always lots more classes I’d love to do. Thanks for all the great ideas you share and the chance to win such a wonderful prize.
No, I have never taken any of the classes, but the topics look interesting. I’d love to win a spot.
It would be great to have the choice of one of these classes as I have never taken an online class yet.
Love the effects you’ve added! I’ve taken one OCC and it was awesome!
Yes, I have taken an OCC. I took the Copic class and am very glad I did.
What an awesome giveaway! No, I have never taken one of their classes, but would love to 🙂 thanks so much for the opportunity 🙂
Hi Kathy, I have taken 4 of the card making classes. One of the first ones I took was from Tim Holtz and that was AWESOME! I loved how he taught the class. I think all of the classes are fantastic value – especially as you can download each of the videos to watch at a later date or I can send it to my iPad to watch anywhere (no other online class I have seen lets you download the video to keep). The PDF’s are all really good quality and the videos are a pleasure to watch. I cannot recommend them highly enough. If I was to take another class, I would love to take the watercolour class or the copic class, seems as I have just purchased my very first set of copics and have not a clue on how to use them! I loved your video on cutting out the YOU on the cactus card – that blew my mind! Cannot wait to try it out. Take care 🙂
I haven’t taken any of the online card classes although I would love to take the copics and watercolor classes. Your blog has really inspired me to start making “ME” time so that I can just let go and create. Thanks
That’s good to hear Katrece 🙂
I took Summer Card Class 2 and really enjoyed it. I would love to take another one of their classes. These teachers are great! Thank you for the chance to win a spot.
Yes, I’ve taken their classes and I adore them!!!!!
Yes! I’ve taken a couple of them and trying to complete their die cutting one at the moment. Love them!
I’ve taken 3 classes with online card classes and I loved them all!!!!! I need more!!
Hi Kathy, I have that stamp, I have all her stamps. Wow, Wow, Wow, That is soooo AMAZING, hope you don’t get tired of hearing it but you are so talented. I haven’t colored that one yet, I could only dream it could come out half as good as yours. I just finished the new release zombie looking one yesterday, my sweet hubby says it was off the charts ( he has to say that ), it came out really bad, I’m trying to get my projects posted for the challenge before it’s over, lol so you can check it out. Sorry I rambled a bit there, I’m going on a few days of no sleep.
On no Tracey get some rest and what a sweet hubby 🙂
I LOVE Online Card Classes! I’ve taken 2 classes with them: Summer Card Camp 2 dan Clean and Simple Card Making 3. These classes taught me a lot of things! I would love to take some other classes and hope I could win your giveaway 😀
THANK YOU so much, Kathy for this amazing chance!
Unfortunately, no I have not taken an Online Card Class yet, but I would love to! My budget is very tight….sigh. Thank you for the opportunity to win one.
Yes! And Love Them!
Wow I love the added highlights! Just a little and adds some great depth. Thanks for the chance to win at OCC. I have enjoyed a few of their classes in the past and I am certainly up for more 🙂
Love the enhancements with the pencils! The white sure does make a difference – I use that technique all the time!
Love the OCC – have taken a number of them. The prices are totally reasonable and there’s so much info packed in! Thanks for a chance to win!
Wow – adding the colored pencils made an amazing difference!!! I’ll have to give that trick a try!
Yes! I love these classes, but haven’t taken all of them yet.
Yes, I have taken a couple of the Holiday classes and the one on Copics. LOVE them all!
I love your coloring & this 30 day coloring challenge is so inspiring 🙂
Yes I have takes 3 classes & loved all of them 🙂 I would love to do more classes… Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
Haven’t taken a class yet. But I have wanted to so bad!!
I’ve taken both of Tim’s Creative Chemistry classes, and the Watercolor for Card Makers, and loved.them.all!! I can’t say enough good things about these classes … especially that I get to review them whenever I want for life! I wish all online classes did that! There are at least 3 classes I’d love to take, and it’d be a tough decision to choose one … Copic Markers for Card Makers, Stretch Your Stamps, or Stenciled.
No, but I would really love to!!!
I haven’t taken any of their classes, but I’d love to. Thanks for the chance to win one!
What a great idea to add highlights with colored pencils. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win a place in an online card clas!
No i havent taken one yet but i plan to start soon. Thanks for the chance to win. Great highlights on your card.
I have taken 1 OCC and loved it! Would love to take another one. Thank you for the chance to win!
I have not taken any of them. I am very new to card making.
I’ve never taken one of their classes but would love to! I really like how the colored pencils added such great highlights, I never thought to add colored pencils on a piece colored with markers – thanks for even more inspiration!!
I have taken several Online Card Classes and they are great!
No, I have never tried their classes! But I would love to give them a try! I love all the selections to choose from, and thanks for the generous giveaway! I would love to win!
I have taken a few of these classes and they are fantastic.
Yes, I love their classes. Just finished stretch your dies and loved your cacti.
these classes rock! thanks for the chance! will have to try that highlight technique
Pia I can’t find your email and you have won. Can you contact me asap at kathyrac@mac.com
thanks
Yes. The on-line classes are great. You learn so much. There are others I would like to take. Thank you for a chance to win.
No I hav taken any classes yet but I would like to.
Yes, yes, yes!! I love them!
Nope never did. Sure would like to though. Thanx for a chance to win a spot.
Wow the pencils give fabulous shading and depth. I’m definitely going to have to try pencils over copic – I bought some prismacolours a while ago and haven’t even cracked the box. I have never taken an online card class, but I would like to try. Thank you for the chance to win.
It’s always fun to see the magic happen with before and after shots…gorgeous coloring.
I have taken many classes with online catd classes, they always come up with such exciting classes… =)
Stunning so much more dept!
I took twice a class..loved it!
I’ve never taken an online class because they’re a bit too pricey for me, but I’d love to try one!
Beautiful, Kathy!! I think I’ve only used colored pencils once to enhance a project and it was a name tag for Easter. And I only did it because I was limited with 1 yellow alcohol marker. I love the results you get and share, because that extra detail really does make the colored image richer or more saturated. Thanks for a chance to win a card class. xo
Gorgeous coloring!! Yes, I have taken one of their awesome classes and would love to win a spot in another!
Love the way you showed before and after….both are very beautiful but can see how the Prisma-colored pencils do add more to it. I always get nervous to add pencil after coloring but after seeing this, I may give it a try. Now to the question…Yes, I have taken some of the OCC classes and love it. My first class was the Copic coloring and learned so much plus the stretch your dies was fantastic!
gorgeous coloring! and yes I’ve taken OCC classes! both stretch your stamps classes. looking to take the clean and simple classes soon!
I haven’t taken any jet, but I shore would love to. Thank you Kathy and OCC!
No I haven´ t used any colouring classes, but I would love to.
Marjeta
I love OCC! Thanks for a chance to win! Amazing effect on your project! Thanks for sharing!
YES
thanks Kathy for so useful classes!
Unfortunately I haven’t tried any class but I really want to! By the way, you should really change the commentart-thing on your blog. It so annoying having to scroll down hundreds of comment to get to leave one. Especially when using a phone…
I’ve been extremely lucky to have won a spot in four different classes (as I couldn’t afford to taken them myself) and totally recommend them to everyone!!
I’ve taken several. All great information. I hope to try the stretch your dies one later this summer maybe. This can be a busy time at work, so I didn’t want to commit.
I’ve taken a few Online Card Classes. They were great! I love the extra color you added to your image. The white highlights are especially nice.
I’ve taken three of the card classes, and hope to take more. Thank you for the chance to win.
Beautiful coloring! I learn so much from you. Thanks!
No, haven’t been able to take a class because finances changed for me recently and not for the better! I sure would be thrilled to win!
Gorgeous coloring, Kathy. Thank you for the tips,as well for the opportunity to win those classes. I never took any art/crafting class. :o)
Your so nice, kathy! Thanks for this opportunity. I haven’t took one of these classes, but I would totally love to do!
Thanks for a chance a class. I have yet to take one.
Fabulous coloring, Kathy, and your highlighting is spot on. There are so many awesome OCC, and so far I’ve only taken one (which was excellent). I have several on my wish list though but just haven’t jumped in. Thanks for the chance to win one ~ that would be awesome ~ so many great instructors!
Hi Kathy,
Love how adding the pencils has made it softer, deeper and richer.
Just beautiful.
No I haven’t done any of the online classes. I would love to do the watercolor one.
Great detailing with this image. Beautiful. I’ve never taken one of those online card classes. Would like to, heard they were good.
Thanks, Kathy, for sharing ways to add a touch of colored pencil to our images! I have never taken an Online Card Class yet. As a beginning card maker, I know that I would learn so much from Jennifer, Kristina, and friends! ♡
I have and they are awesome. I bought some that I didn’t had a chance to get to yet, but I can’t wait to do so 🙂
I have not taken any of their classes! Some of them look very amazing! I love what the pencils did for your marker work; I haven’t tried this yet!
This is so generous!!! YES, I’ve taken 3 classes so far with the wonderful Jennifer & Kristina- and amazing guest instructors, ahem…Kathy ;D-over at OCC (Copic Markers for Card Makers, Clean & Simple 4, & the most recent Stretch Your Dies) and loved every bit of them!!!
Thank you so much for everything!!!
Erin ^_^
Your tip for adding colored pencil to the image is something I’ll definitely be trying. I took one copic class, and loved it! I learned so much and still go back to the videos. I’d really enjoy taking more classes.
I’ve taken numerous online classes..
chemistry(2),simple cards,co pics,watercolor,etc.
Just have a hard time getting work done if sessions not spaced with a day between classes.