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DAY 12. Simon New Release & Giveaway

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Hello Friends, It’s me again! Are you getting tired of me yet? Maybe not today lol. I have a very timely giveaway, a video & two cards.

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When this “One with Nature” stamp set arrived from Simon Says Stamp newest release called, “The Color of Fun” I was thrilled .. I thought it was perfect for the 30 day coloring challenge.

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I fumbled around with the sentiment and different ink colors until I settled on layering the vellum. The twine felt like the right touch for my nature card.

To watch the video in HD click here. 🙂

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Stamping a background is always fun and relaxing for me. I share a little about creating this card in the video. I used this same stamp set for this card and the die cut is aptly called “Relax“.

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When I colored the leaves some sections are colored all the way in and other parts are feathered. Does that make sense? For some dramatic white dots I used this white puff paint.

THE GIVEAWAY!  I have a $25.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE to the Simon Says Stamp Store! Woo Hoo! All you need to do is leave a comment tell me if you like white dots. You can say yes or no 🙂 I announce a random winner on Monday June 22nd. 

Thanks for watching my video and visiting my blog I am always grateful! Hugs, Kathy

P.S. I forgot to tell you that the stamping pad with the grid background is finally available! Woo Hoo. Check out the details here. 

P.S.S. Go here to read more about the 30 Day Coloring Challenge and if you want to share what your creating go to Day 1 and scroll to the bottom of the post. You will find a blue Inlinkz tab to link up your coloring.

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Comments

  1. Brandi R says

    White dots? Yes 😉

    Beautiful cards! Always love the different ways you use your stamps. Love both of these ♥

    • Darlene v says

      White Dots – I love the pattern. Very lively. The colors are great. What I beleve ruins the card is the
      Relax greeting. It is too blocky and the color doesn’t blend well with the colors. Too harsh. So I am saying no.

  2. Barb Ghig says

    Yes, I LOVE white dots! I also love the creative way you played with this set, Kathy ~ Awesome cards! Thanks so much for another great video!

  3. Marty says

    I have to tell you that this stamp set wasn’t even on my radar until I saw what you did with it….both awesome, fun cards! Love the white dots too!!!

  5. Tammy Mohr says

    Both cards are beautiful Kathy. I looked at that stamp set for the longest time and then finally passed on it. I new I would kick myself as soon as I saw someone do some cool stuff with it. I was right, I’m kicking myself because both your projects are awesome.

  7. Janet says

    Hi LOVE LOVE the white dots!!! Don’t ever change them! Thanks for a chance to win. Really enjoying your 30 coloring challenge! Janet

  9. Anita in France says

    Oh my, your cards are incredible, Kathy … absolutely stunning … love! White dots … I don’t really use them much … but yours are just wow! Thanks for such brilliant inspiration! Anita 🙂

  11. Karen Oliver says

    Hi Kathy. I have never seen one of those stamping gizmo’s before. That is such a great idea. I love white highlights /dots…thanks to you :-). They just bring everything to life. I am learning so much from this 30 Day challenge.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Karen,
      The gizmo is called Misti. I love it. I can stamp things darker and line up images so much easier. A great tool and I waste less paper with poorly stamped images. I so happy you are enjoying the 30 Day Challenge 🙂

  14. Aileen says

    I love white dots. I love how you add them to so much that you do as it highlights the image. I am trying myself but not being bery successful yet. Working on it though. Love that relax background section.

  18. Janine says

    White dots? Triple love ’em!

    I was thinking I there wasn’t anything in this release that I simply had to have. But now that I see your card I think ithe One with Nature is a must have!

  19. Ruth says

    Yes! I saw this stamp set yesterday on loads of blogs and I absolutely loved it. I love your video! I love how it feels you’re right there, just chatting away giving me crafty tips 🙂 xx

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Ruth, I’m glad you’re hanging out with me and finding time for yourself. 🙂

  23. Donna Kalinowsky says

    Yes, I like the white dots. That product looks like it is easy to use. Love the very graphic leaf design stamps.

  25. donna says

    You make coloring look so easy and natural! I love white dots but my Signo pens always clog and skip. I need a better alternative.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Donna, I’ ve always had success with the Signo and the tips I have shared but some people like the white gelly roll as an option. I personally haven’t used it. Have fun making dots. LOL 🙂

  27. Megan says

    Yes, I like dots 🙂 It adds to that fun graphic look you created. Is this new product similar to enamel accents??

  28. Marianne says

    Love these, Kathy, and I do love white dots. I tried using your technique with my Aquamarkers yesterday, but it turns out it doesn’t work with my markers. So I probably need to buy some Zig markers after all, along with this fun stamp set. 😉
    Marianne x

  30. Jess says

    I don’t use dots that often in my cards but I need to start! Love the look of those white dots.

  31. BunnyD says

    Love your white dots! They added a modern twist to the already lovely tree stamp and made it that much more exciting. I’ve seen you add white dots to other stamped images and been surprised how much more striking the image looks.
    Love how you alternated full coloring and flicking on the background card trees.

  32. Ana Carmo says

    Yes, I like white dots … I can perhaps say addicted to white dots! LOL
    Love the cards, your creativity always surprises me

  33. Liz Mcallister says

    ok, now you made me want this stamp set. This is beautiful. I thought the stamp could also be a feather. Think of the color possibilities! I love what. You do with dots. I am not sure my dots would have as much finesse!

  35. Cindy C. says

    The white dots sure add dramatic effects, both card delightful!! The stamp set is really cute!!

  36. Annie @ AMLC says

    White dots? Yes, love them!
    Received my white Jelly Roll Gel Pens in the mail the other week and love adding accents to my cards! These are so pretty, beautiful coloring! Thanks for sharing! ~Annie

  40. Lisa Furbush says

    I never used white dots until I started really learning coloring and shading. It was amazing that my eye never REALLY saw them and they were right in front of me! Now my signal white pen is right there with me in my projects!

  41. Jackie says

    Love the white dots! Your cards are lovely. You are so good with those Zig brush pens, they are frustrating me to no end!

  44. Pocono Pam says

    Yes…the white dots are awesome. And you mentioned that they come in different colors which makes it even better! Love to watch your vids Kathy! And yes….coloring is a great way to de-stress and lower blood pressure. Thank you for sharing your talent and process with us!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Pocono Pam, I couldn’t agree with you more and that’s the key reason for the 30 Day Challenge. Keep up the de-stressing! 🙂

  46. Shelley says

    I love ALL dots! Your white ones really make the cards pop…they add a nice dimension to the design.

  53. mary says

    While i generally love polka dots, I have been trending more towards the clean and simple style lately, so have to say no,

  60. Janet Cobb says

    What’s not to like about white dots? 🙂 Yes, I do like them…some colors just scream for white!

  62. Diane says

    Absolutely YES! Love those white dots. They are just perfect on that card. Love that you gave us two very different applications of the same stamp. Both cards are beautiful.

  64. Keia says

    Ah! Such AWESOMENESS, Kathy! I am loving your colored backgrounds. And while I may not use white dots (I do own a white gel pen), you are SERIOUSLY making rethink the various ways to use white dots to embellish. So YES, to white dots =) Thanks for the giveaway, too. Keep up the amazing inspiration. I am loving it and feeling inspired to be in my craft room everyday.

  65. Lucille K says

    I loved this video, I am going to try this technique today. And, I do like the white dots, they always add a little something 🙂

  69. Melanie Fagerberg says

    You have given me a whole new appreciation for white dots … and little black ticks of accent and emphasis… and now feathering!

    I’m loving this 30 days of coloring – it’s pretty funny to feel like I needed you to give me permission to just play, relax, try new things and have fun. But you did and I AM!! My shadows are all over the place (especially when I am using my magical light source LOL), and yet some come out perfectly. My blending is getting so much better. Practicing and playing – fun fun fun. Thank you, Kathy. And for looking at and comment on every shared piece of art everyone is doing. So very sweet of you to spend all that time. 🙂 Melanie

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Melanie, Always give yourself time to play, relax and try new things. I’m glad I pushed you in the right direction. Playing always makes you better at coloring. Thank you for your kind words and appreciation. 🙂

  76. Susie says

    Kathy, I love this mod, mad set! And your color combo’s on each card are perfect! I did try you bold dark line around my stamp image (my Penny Black, frog card) and honestly it really popped that image forward! I had stamped that image a long time ago and had never colored it. Now it’s one of my favorite cards. I do what to ask your opinion on the new Zig Clean Color Brush sets. I have several expensive watercolor sets, plus Inktense pencils, etc (you get the picture). What is the value added to purchasing this “new” brush set. What am I going to get from it that I don’t already get from my other watercolor sets? I’ve been tempted but so far have not ordered. I have a tendency to fall back on my old trusted Grumbacher set of translucent watercolor set. I love the Kuratake products for sure, but want to watch my crafting dollars now that we are retired.

  78. Nancy y says

    I like white dots! I haven’t watched the video yet because I have to got get ready for work, but I love the card. This stamp set was the first thing to catch my eye on the new release!

  80. Brenda says

    I like the white dots! I love how you used the leaf stamp to create the background on the second card – it doesn’t look like leaves to me just a cool background. I’m definitely going to go look at some of my image stamps differently.

  83. Lisa H. says

    Yes, yes, yes to the white dots! I didn’t really notice this stamp set until I saw your samples. They’re so beautiful! This set is now at the top of my wish list.

  86. Donna Rinckel says

    I never get tired of reading your posts Kathy! You always have some amazing tip or technique I haven’t seen or thought about so it’s never a waste of my time to visit your blog. 🙂 I do like the white dots. I think the texture it creates really brings something to the project. It really creates interest! Thanks for the inspiration. Happy weekend!

  88. Dot Freel says

    My name is Dot so yes, I absolutely love the white dots!!! I try to include dots on everything from my clothes, to quilts and my cards.

  91. Angie Hall says

    although the white dots are kinda signature for you, I haven’t tried it yet. Guess I’m afraid I’ll do too much or too little. They do add pizzazz to your flowers. Maybe I’ll try them soon. Your sweet attitude encourages to try new things.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Angie, Go get dotty and have fun. It’s just paper. Color like no one is watching. 🙂

  92. Mary Holshouser says

    Yes to the white dots.

    I think they look great on this project. Wouldn’t want them on the leaves in the other project.
    thanks.

  93. Vicki says

    White dots, absolutely! Love your series and all the beautiful projects you create. I also love your honest and off the cuff commentary in your videos. Someone who is real. Love it!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Vicki, It’s fun for me when I know I’m paying forward the fun and relaxation to others. Thank you for your kind words. 🙂

  95. Ronda says

    YES on white dots. I’ve been dotting my work and it’s really added something. I’m loving the videos. Very inspiring. I”m going to try the gray Copic shadow move next.

  96. Jeanne says

    White dots, love what they add to your card! Wish my creativity would flow like yours does! Would have never put those stamps to use in this manner. TFS.

  97. Cheri Hochstettler says

    I love white dots . . . actually dots of any color. Your card is great and now there is another stamp set I would like.

  99. Amy Henry says

    The white dots look great. Incorporating them adds another element, a slight 3 dementional effect.

  101. Mary W says

    I ADORE white dots – does that work, too? I also love your three tree card. It really grabbed my attention.

  107. Monika/buzsy says

    Super cute cards Katie. Love the marbled look on the first one… but amazing coloring on the second… yes, I do love white dots… they look great with Copics.

  108. Sharon Gullikson says

    I do love them. I have a special place in my heart for white polka dots, and gingham. Both are wonderful.

  109. Gabriele says

    I love white dots. They act as a highlight and brighten any card. I enjoy your videos and learn so much from each one. Thank you for your time and effort and your willingness to share. Love both cards, but especially the watercolor one!

  110. Vikki H says

    Thinking outside the box with your second card – so clever! I like the dots and extras added to simple stamps like this.

  111. Carol D says

    YES! I love the white dots. Those are especially wonderful. (In fact, I’ve been putting little white dots on many of my cards since watching you do it.)

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Carol, Love it when I hear others are seeing dots and using dots. Have fun for you. 🙂

  112. Angela Bowie says

    You certainly have a way with colour Kathy! I absolutely love your cards and the gorgeous colours you have used, very crisp.

  114. TK says

    OHHH, I love these cards! I’m not sure I would’ve picked up that stamp set just off the screen, but I’m loving it now! And, yes, the paint dots add a lot :o) Love them too.

  115. Natasha Daly says

    I love these cards and that stamp set is sooo cute! I also LOVE white dots. I think it gives more depth and “life” to the card. Thanks for sharing.

  116. Linda K says

    YES…
    I love both cards and the way you created the diagonal background; very creative and your coloring is spot on 🙂

  117. Karen P says

    Yes! I love anything like that you can add when the card seems like it needs a little something. karenpagedave at yahoo dot com

  119. Nancy S says

    A big thumbs up for white dots….or black dots, gold dots, silver dots….dots all I got to say.

  124. Diana Newman says

    Your white dots look great, like they belong there. My white dots look like mistakes.

  125. Holly Saveur says

    Love white dots..the way you make them..love the flat ones the best made with a white gel pen or sharpie..
    LOVE how you used the stamp set!

  128. Jessica says

    Wow I just love your cards!!! Very pretty! And this ink release is the best I love the new colors!

  131. Miriam Prantner says

    Such a fun new stamp set! Love the colored vellum and great pattern on that second card!

  132. Yolanda Pierce says

    Yes! I haven’t tried it myself but I do love white dots on stamped images. 🙂

  136. Laura Holt says

    Yes, yes, yes to white dots! They are the finishing touch on a card – they give a final “oomph.”

  140. Kathy Stacy says

    Kathy – I’m surprised that you used the SSS Ink with the watercolor – If it’s a dye based ink why didn’t it bleed? Also, is it compatible w/copics? I wasn’t aware of that. Thanks for all the tut’s.

  144. September Whisenant says

    Yes, especially when done by you since you always seem to know the perfect place to put them!

  146. Kathy says

    You’re so talented Kathy! I love your use of what I would call ‘funky’ stamps. You make everything so beautiful. I wouldn’t have thought of adding the white dots but I love it!
    Kathy B

  147. Dotty Jo says

    Looks like a big ‘thumbs-up’ for white dots! LOL. I totally agree – its part of what I think of as your signature style and adds drama and impact to a pattern/design! Jo x

  148. Connie Brooks says

    Yes for the white dots. It really adds texture and dimension to,the leaves.

  149. Adele says

    Kathy, I love your white dots! They always add something a little extra to your work. As much as I admire them, do you think I remember to do the same myself? Um..no..

    I’ll have to put out that white gel pen where I won’t forget I have it!

  155. irene grau says

    I love your white dots. It took me a while to pinpoint what it was about your cards when I first started following you. That’s when I realized it was that white gel pen! Keep inspiring!

  156. Carolyn Carter says

    I love the sentiment in this new stamp set. Though, when I read it, I imagine birds not feathers 🙂 I also love the white accents you add to your art. It just makes it POP!

  159. Susan Ringler says

    I am in love! In love with the cards, the process by which you color, your candid video which includes what doesn’t work, etc., and WHITE dots for the perfect pop! Yes white dots I love too!

  160. Becky Green says

    YES! I DO like the white dots! 😉 They just add a little more PAZZAZ!!! 😉 SUPER CARDS KATHY!! I LOVED watching you create! 😉 LOOOOVED the COLORS you’ve used too, AND I added some coloring I did to the challenge! Have MORE in mind to do too! 😉

  161. barb macaskill says

    YES! Since you taught me how to use them to make my projects pop I am in love with white dots!
    LOVE these cards. The RELAX card is amazing!!! I am coloring every day and keeping track of what I colored on each day and when I find a way to post them I will. TFS!

  163. Sheri K says

    Wow, another great video and yes, I’m still coloring! Love white dots–I like to use the white pen and also Ranger’s white product, forgot the name, I guess it’s white enamel, I also have used the liquid pearls, so fun!

  166. Brithzi Sandy says

    Yes, I love white dots! No matter what color is used underneath, white dots make the image pop. Love your cards.

  171. Sherry107 says

    Yes!! I LOVE the white dots! (otherwise-might look like something I might do!! )
    sherry107

  172. Erica A-B says

    The white dots are like the icing on the cake! Just the perfect finishing touch I think. Thumbs up definitely!

  174. Marsha D says

    Yes, Love the dots. And really like how you used the vellum and twine in the first card.

  175. Sandra F says

    Love the white dots so much that I drove around town last challenge til I could find one 🙂

  178. Diane says

    I like white dots and I cannot lie, you other sisters can’t deny (ha ha!) LOVE your cards Kathy, especially how you used the stamp on the 2nd card, so cool!!

  182. Heather King says

    I’ve never tried putting white dots on my coloring or images to give them detail. I always love how you do it and it really transforms an image. I may have to try it out.

  183. Barbara says

    YES!
    Love your cards, especially the first one – the layered vellum is a great solution, as is the twine! And the coloring is breathtaking.

  184. Bev says

    Love the white dots. You enabled me again, this was one of the stamp sets I didn’t think I needed from the newest SSS release, now I have to have it.

  185. Lai-Yoke says

    Tired of you? Never! You are such a talented lady always giving great tutorial to all of us, Kathy! Thank you so much! Yes, the white dots really add a great dimension on the cards!

  186. susan h. says

    I like white dots once in awhile but not all the time. Same way with white dash marks. A pet peeve of mine is when someone has this wonderfully creative going on and they add whit dashes to it for no reason. Your white dots on your card look great!

  187. Nadine says

    Yes I love the white dots. They give a nice accent to the beautiful coloured leaves

  189. Deneen says

    I think I left a comment on the wrong post LOL silly me. I love this newest release so many fun products.

  190. D.AnnC says

    Yes, of COURSE I like white dots! I just put them on a project for the first time today because I love watching you do it and now I may never stop adding them!! : )

  191. Michelle Hopkins says

    White dots? YES PLEASE!!! Sometimes they are just what an image needs to make it pop and come alive.

  202. Cyndi Morris says

    I love the white dots! They add interest to the design, and you did a beautiful job.

  205. Vicki Smith says

    This is my favorite stamp set of the new release and you did a SPECTACULAR job on your cards. YES, I love white dots! And I would love to win so I could buy this stamp set (wouldn’t that be fun!)

  206. Barbara in Georgia says

    I LOVE the white dots. I am a dotter from way back and these dots are bigger and bolder. Fun!

  207. Lavonne says

    Yes, I love white dots but am not very good at them. Don’t really think about them until I see them in your projects and just go “wow!”. Thanks for the chance to win. 🙂

  212. Amber P says

    I love your white dots on this card! It’s such a simple way to add so much detail! 🙂 I’ve also seen lots of people use them as accents on flowers which always looks awesome!

  213. Sarah Daviner says

    Yes to white dots. Unless I’m doing them because they never look right. But I’m fully supportive of other people’s white dots!!

  215. Susan Nelson says

    Yes – like white dots – wish I was better at knowing how/when to use them.

  216. Amy Donohue says

    LOVE the dots! Just adds a little something extra. And thanks for showing how you fixed the blob. Always helpful. Not that it eeevvveeerrrr happens to me. HA!!

  219. Judy Sander says

    Oh yes, I do like white dots–flat ones, glossy ones, sparkly ones, puffy ones , big ones, small ones, stenciled ones, paste ones and any I didn’t mention.

  220. Cathy Doerr says

    I love white dots, especially yours! Love both of your cards. I really want that stamp set.

  223. ileana says

    hello! yes I do love them! I use to add dots a lot to my cards… beautiful one by the way! I love that technique to make a background paper with stamps and coloring it after… will try this weekend 🙂 have a nice day, and thank you for leaving a comment on my picture, I really appreciate that!

  225. Joyce says

    I LOVE White dots!! I usually use the Signo white but that looks cool. Your coloring is always so fantastic, I get a lot of inspirations from you. Thank you so much. What a fabulous giveaway 🙂

  227. Catrinel says

    I love the white dots you use, Kathy, you always use them just right. I bought a white gel pen on your say-so, glad I did, used it already:) these cards are great, another stamp added to the wish list!

  229. Laura Paperctus says

    I do like the dots. I even bought one of those other pens you usually use. The Signo. Mine never makes a nice round circle tho. I prime it and get it going on my finger, but it rarely looks good. I’d make more dots on my images, but the pen wasn’t doing me any favours ;(

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Laura, I’ve had success with the Signo but others haven’t so you might try a Sharpie or a gelly roll. Go for the dots. 🙂

  230. Judy B says

    Very nice Kathy. I really like your combination of colors you used on your cards. Thanks for sharing.

  231. Mary-Anne V. says

    yes I love the look of white dots…it really wasnt something I thought of using until I saw it on your blog and a very few others. What a pretty card you made today! Thanks for all the great daily posts!

  232. Pat C says

    I do like the white dots! I think it adds such a nice touch to the colored images…I’m trying to add those touches more and more to my coloring because I think it adds so much! 🙂

  234. Katie B. says

    Beautiful clean cards!! Yes, I like white dots. 🙂 I love your coloring on both cards. Especially love the shading around the leaves on the first and the pretty colors. The vellum and twine are perfect. Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B. (USA)

  242. Joni says

    I love white dots and I cannot lie!! Love both of your cards, this is a must have set for me! The possibilities of the trees through all the seasons and holidays is endless! Thank you for the opportunity to win!

  246. karen q says

    Of course I love white dots. They add a lot of visual interest. Watching you color is amazing, so out of the box. Have a great weekend.

  247. Sarah Brecher says

    Love the white dots cause it give dimension think I use it in my art journal. Thanks for the idea.

  250. Lyn T says

    Each day keeps getting better!! I love the first square card – it is sweet and subtle but the clever way you created the geometric card is fantastic!! AND the white dots add so much – it looked great before you added them, but when you started dotting them on, I went – Whoa – WOW! You are an inspiration – thanks!!!
    lyn

  251. Denise Potter says

    The dots are great and I enjoyed it all. Watching the watercolor paint move through the water is one of my favorite things. I played with something today, that didn’t turn out exactly as I would have liked, but I really had a blast playing and adding more and more watercolor. :-D, so I guess I don’t care if I ever use it for anything. It was just so much fun!!!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Denise, You get it! The 30 Day Challenge is all about you having fun. Love your spirit! 🙂

  257. Vivian says

    Yes I really like your white dots, I keep trying different pens to make them myself but haven’t found one that works well yet so I’ll keep looking.

  262. Jeanette Wilde says

    I love the idea of adding little extras like the dots, it shows that you took time to make it special.

  270. Jeannean M says

    Yes! White Dots!! Yes! Puff Paint!!! So glad it is coming back! It is amazing how much the dots spark up the image!! I am going to have to start doing it! I love where it takes your projects!

  271. Patt H. says

    I absolutely love the white dots! The awesome background made with the leaves is so cool & the coloring around the leaves in the first card really make the image pop. Thanks for all your wonderful tips. You are a true coloring jewel!!

  273. KT Fit Kitty says

    Gorgeous! I can’t get over the difference the Copic colouring made with the shadow around the leaves – it looks amazing! Love your colouring and love both cards! And a big YES to the white dots – they look great!

  274. Meghan says

    I love white dots but I don’t think I really know how to use them effectively! Love how you used them on this card!!

  275. Roxy says

    Hello Kathy I hope you had a happy Friday.. I love both of your cards and I will somewhat repeat myself from IG. I bought this stamp set yesterday with the intention at giving a try at the Kathy Touch. I love your white dots…they add diimension and interest to the geo pattern..stunning with your feathering tech and your choice of colors. Beautiful as your usual.. Have a wonderful weekend

  279. Katrina H says

    I like the white dots, but I never think to add any to my cards. Thanks for the chance to win!

  280. Dara Lynn says

    Love those Neon White Dots…always looking for a great white to use for details 🙂

  285. Dawn T says

    totally LOVE the white dots. Always add that something special to your cards Kathy. I’ve been watercolouring again today. So you have inspired me yet again!

  286. Gail Plaskiewicz says

    I love the white dots! I have to use some in my coloring and not just white either although I do like the white. I love the new stamp set and would love to have it! What I could do with all those stamps and all the colors I would use would make you dizzy! LOL I know what you mean about feathering. I think I have done it before.

    I have an amazing tool for dotting. I bought it at Sally’s Beauty Supply and its called Nail Art Dotting Marble Dotting Tool. There are 5 of them and they have 2 tips on each one, each a different dot tip. It’s for making dotted designs on your nails but guess what else you can use it for? I plan to use it for both! Check it out!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Gail, Very clever! I’ll have to check it out. This might be a great alternative to others who are having difficulties with the Signo pen. Many people seem to want dot, dot …:)

      • Gail Plaskiewicz says

        Glad to be of some help. I hope it works. I’m going to do some black sneakers with maybe white dots but big ones and then some colored jewels in the white dots. How cool do you think that will look? I’m just trying to figure out how to get the dots to look perfect. I want this stamp set! I want all the stamp sets!

  288. CindyK says

    Thanks to you Kathy, I adore white dots! You have brought them to a new dimension! You make them look so good! lol
    I love watching your videos. All of your cards are so creative and colorful!

  289. Tami B says

    I really like this new stamp set and love what you did with it in the first card. You are the queen when it comes to the Signo highlights, so yes, I do like your white dots.

  292. D~DesignsByDragonfly says

    Your cards are wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
    I loVe your white dots. I’ll have to give it a try.
    Crafty hugs,
    Dawn
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

  293. Patrice says

    It’s funny because until you said leaves I just saw them as trees! I guess they can be anything really. Such a great stamp set. I love the white dots. Definitely a great finishing touch.

  297. Paula says

    Hi Kathy! Yes I love white dots! They are just perfect on your cards! What stunning cards! This is yet not her stamp set I must have now. I love the touch of vellum, but also think your using the orange under ‘relax’ was genius. Amy enjoying the 30 day color challenges so much!

  298. Shari Arbogast says

    Yes. I was watching the video, and loving the trees, and watercolor, etc. Then the second card I was like.. hrm.. needs something.. Let’s see where this goes.. Then you added the white dots, so I was like.. Oh yeah, that’s good.. it looks great! hehe I’m not a fan of the relax sentiment, but that is not on you. I just find it a little weird because the A and the E aren’t cut to look like they should.. That’s all me, though.. I guess coming from a family full of teachers, little things like that are bothersome, or maybe because we’re just a family full of weirdos.. haha I would use it, but I would probably have to go back with an exacto knife and cut out the little circles from the vowels.. *snicker* Thanks so much for sharing your cards, and especially the video. I love watching you work, and hearing your thought process.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Shari, You go girl! Whatever floats your boat. We all have our issues. LOL Just have fun. Thanks for your support. 🙂

  300. Kathy T says

    Yes, I love white dots and I love how you used the leaf stamp and your coloring is awesome. My fav orite card is the Explore Nature card in greens.

  301. Regina Furman says

    I really like both of these cards. I was not too interested in this particular release, but seeing your projects has given me some ideas. On my wish list now! As for white dots…Yes! Although I can never get them to look quite as good as yours! I really like how you randomly placed them. I have some Amplify, so I am definitely going to have to try this!

  302. Rosanne says

    Love the video! Yes to white dots! I have no idea where to add them , but as you always encourage that we should just do what feels right..no pressure. I will certainly give them a try more often!

  303. Jodene says

    Gorgeous cards Kathy! I love that new puffy paint, it looks so effective! I also love those water coloured abstract leaves. Looks like lots of fun 🙂

  304. Laura Hill says

    I love white dots!! It always adds a little bit of interest and dimension, even if you only put a couple.

  305. Jeanne says

    Yes to the white dots! Kathy you are so talented and I am grateful for the mentoring through this website! You have taught me a lot!!

  308. Laura P. says

    Good morning, Kathy! What a treat to watch your video and enjoy your fun cards! Yes to the white dots and now I have another element to try on my cards! LOVE the way you watercolored the leaves on your first card, just beautiful! Thank you for the chance to win some fabulous new products!!

  309. TracyM #6773 says

    BOTH cards are FABULOUS Kathy!!!
    I LOVE these new stamps too!!!
    The leaves look GORGEOUS and it was FUN watching the colours exploding across and the shading adds great dimension 🙂
    The background of your relax card is SO GROOVY, such COOL stamping – I think the white dots work PERFECTLY with the design, so I say YES to the white dots, I really like the “negative” sentiment too!!!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Tracy, I love being GROOVY! Keep having fun and do some exploding of color yourself.Thanks for watching. 🙂

  315. Kate says

    Yes, I love the dimension the white dots bring to the card. I’m loving this One With Nature set!

  316. Tracey Magner says

    YES,YES, LOVE the white dots… I even bought the pen you use Friday on SSS, I have been using a cheap white gel pen, can’t wait to try this pen. I love using your recommendations.

  317. Melissa Friedrich says

    Love both your cards, that graphic leaf set is awesome and I LOVE the white dots, really pops the beautiful colors.

  318. Cheryl Stauffer says

    White dots- a huge Yes!! The white dots add a wonderful dimension. I love all your recommendation you share so generously with us so please continue them. Also, thanks for today’s tut – must give it a try real soon.

  322. ionabunny says

    Yes. White dots and feathered colouring. This does look so relaxing. You make me want to colour, but alas, I must go and dig. Hopefully colouring will come later. Hugz

  327. Regina says

    Anything with dots, love it. Kathy you are right…coloring is a therapy…it’s what keeps me sane after a long stressful day of work and commute. I enjoy your 30 day color challenge..it’s a wonderful idea.

  329. Susan G says

    A definite YES to your white dots. I wish I could make mine look as good as you do. I start the marker out on my finger, but I never get them to look just right. I’ll keep practicing. I never used them, until I watched your videos and I fell in love with the effect. Love your videos.

  330. Yvonne Robertson says

    YES !!! I didn’t have much vision for this stamp set but you changed my mind. Love the graphics, love the colors, and love, love, love the dots.

  331. Angie D says

    Love white dots! Thank you for this chance to win- you are so talented the cards are amazing!

  334. Kathryn S says

    Cool cards! I love the white dots – they add great texture and dimension. Thats a new to me product, so big thank you for making me aware of it 🙂 that One With Nature set is definitely one of my favorites from this new release!

  340. Helen says

    I was rather ho hum about this stamp set until I saw the awesome backgrounds you made with it. Your color combinations are always spectacular and I particularly like the coloring on the second card. Love those white dots, too!

  341. Jean M says

    yes to the dots! and as someone else said, no to the relax die cut. It just doesn’t seem to go with the background.

  343. Michelle t says

    I like white dots, but in moderation. Feel that way about enamel dots and other things like that too. Thanks very much for a chance to win. It’s very generous of you. Michelle t

  345. Jennifer says

    I love the white dots! What really stands out is the color combination! I love the colors you’ve chosen and they way they are feathered! I love seeing a new way of coloring! It’s so exciting to try it out next time! 🙂

  346. Jill Sharp says

    Yes to the white dots, they add a personal finishing touch. Both cards are great.

  348. cindy m says

    I like the white dots + the way you combined both watercolor + copics on the leaves

  350. Judith Strausbaugh says

    Love the white dots. They really make it pop and I love the stamp set. Way cool!

  353. Diane Morales says

    White dots rock! Thank for showing how to make it work! Keep the inspiration coming.

  354. Tracy Bayley says

    Hi Kathy. Love the white dots. It gives the cards that extra little ‘sparkle’. Your cards are always fun! Thanks for sharing. Take care x x x

  357. Penne says

    White dots? Absolutely! They add so much to any project. Love your projects, but the card with the dots is the one that grabbed my attention. I have been following your blog ever since I stumbled across it : ) Thank you for your generous giveaway!

  363. Maureen Chandler says

    Yes, I LOVE the white dots – they bring that card to life! Love the leaves too and the way you color is fascinating! I am kind of following along trying to color every day and having fun too! Thanks so much for all you share – your videos are delightful!

  364. Isabelle Messier says

    OH yeah! love this stamp set…and yes , love dots..they add touch of “retro” to this pattern.

  367. Taunya Butler says

    YES – I think the white dots had such a finishing touch to things – your images POP with them!! You are such a wonderful lady and so great with color!!

  368. Nora says

    Your card that you created with this set is GENIUS!! I LOVE how you colored the background and then die cut the sentiment. FANTASTIC!!

  374. karenladd says

    Oh yes, I love the white dots! They add a subtle dimension and a really fun and whimsical look!

  375. shartl says

    Thank you for the great tutorials Kathy! I really love those cute little white dots. The dots are a simple touch but add lots of personality

  376. Anna Kluytmans says

    Hi Kathy, I love the way you did the leaves, and the vellum over at the top is a nice affect, Cheers Anna.

  378. Marlene B says

    I love it when you do the whites dots on your cards. I haven’t been brave enough to try it yet. I’m just do afraid of ruining my image. I plan on trying it soon.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Marlene, Play on a scrap piece of paper until you get the feel of the pen. Don’t be afraid just experiment and play. 🙂

  383. Milka says

    Gorgeous card Kathy! Love your coloroing and images you used on both. White dots: LOVE THEM!! 😀
    Thank you for sharing your wonderful creations with us and for the giveaway. 😀
    hugs

  384. Pam says

    I actually left a comment on your YouTube video saying how much I loved the details of the white dots. For a simple image, you really gave it some elegance.

  386. Di W says

    Yes! I like the white dots.
    And your cards are SO creative. Things I’d need think of doing – but like.

  388. Joan VanCourt says

    I love white dots, especially when you do them. I am learning on where to place them. Oh, darling cards. I just love the tree one. Thanks for all the inspiration.

  389. Chris Baker Cox says

    I love the white dots, and I love that pattern you created!! Beautiful! 🙂

  391. Denise C says

    Yes to white dots! They add that little something and take the card to the next level!

  392. irmz says

    Yes, I really like the dots… which they looked as good in my cards. 😉 Thanks for the chance to win!

  393. irmz says

    Yes, I really like the dots… wish** they looked as good in my cards. 😉 Thanks for the chance to win! (sorry, typo!)

  397. Jo Ann D. says

    Back from a trip and finally getting a chance to catch up and watch your videos. These cards are beyond stunning. The white dots are gorgeous!

  398. Ronda says

    Love ! Love! Love it ! Thank you. Keeping my fingers crossed that I am the lucky winner .

  400. Pat Rapisarda says

    I absolutely LOVE both of these cards!! The vellum strip is the perfect accent to use with your sentiment on the leaves. I am really enjoying your use of white dots for accents! I’ve tried warming my gel pen on my finger as you show and it works! I like the dimension of the dots on this card, but I agree, if it flattens in the mail it really doesn’t matter because it is the white in the accent, not so much the dimension that matters. I love this coloring challenge. Thank you

  401. Celeste Goff says

    Just gorgeous!!! I love the white dots and like to do that on my cards from time to time to make a colored image really pop!

  402. Natalie says

    White dots? It all depends. Sometimes one can go overboard, but how you used them here is just delightful! It really adds to the shapes. So, in this case YES! 😉

  406. Mari Nyx says

    Don’t know how I missed this day, then realized I was at various doctors all day. I thought I went back and looked but like dots, sometimes we don’t always see what is at the end out our noses. Anywhoooo, dots are the topic. I love dots as they can direct the eye, add punch, or balance another popping element. So, yes, Ms. Kathy, I like your dots. Oh, and as a side note, I LOVE the look of stained glass in the first card. Have a great weekend. ~M~

  407. Jessica H. says

    Great cards!! Thanks to you, I have learned the importance of adding highlights/white dots to really make an image pop. I am still trying to figure out where to put them and what pen to use though!

  408. Tigerberry (Susan) says

    No, I am not crazy about the white dots because you have to pull out the heat gun to use them. I prefer Pearl Drops or Stickles because they don’t require another tool to use.

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