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Coloring & Layering a Die Cut

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Hellllloooooo Friends!!! How are you? Today I have a quick post with some die cut coloring and layering. This snowflake block from Simon was super fun to layer with some soft sea glass and mint cardstock.

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Adding a little Copic coloring on two of the snowflakes added some color to my snowy card. Hero Art’s Unicorn white spray is something you have seen me use before. Love the look that the snow added to my card.

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This smile die cut is easy to use on most cards but, for this card the circle part wouldn’t work so I cut the word out it fit perfectly!

In the meantime I am testing all different kinds of markers from Sharpies to Copics …. Tombow to Distress on many different coloring books. I am still trying to figure out the best way to share my results via YouTube or Periscope. If you don’t know what Periscope is here is the 101.  Do you want to vote? In the comment area just say YouTube or Periscope.

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In a few days I will be sharing a reminder post of the coloring challenge and refreshing your memories of ways to get organized. If you don’t have the dates down here is the graphic.

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I am getting to excited (and a little nervous) for the coloring challenge! Mostly super exited!! Have a great weekend & thanks for popping in today. Hugs, Kathy

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Comments

  1. Debbie C says

    Your cards are always stunning and this one is no exception!! All I can say is “WOW!” As far as your marker review, I would prefer You Tube. Thanks so much for your wonderful tips and inspiration!!!

  5. Jan D. Florida, USA says

    Before I forget to vote…You Tube.

    Your card is so pretty…love the soft blues you used and the depth achieved with your coloring. I’ve never heard of the Unicorn spray…sounds interesting. Thanks for the tip.

  10. Pam says

    YouTube
    I like the option of going back and watching later when I have more time to focus on the content. Sometimes that is MONTHS later. LOL

  12. Laura Holt says

    YouTube, please.
    Question – when I clicked on the smile die at the end of your email, the info at SSS says it is an inch and a half long. It looks longer than that on your card. What is the actual size?

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Yes Laura that sounds right. The card measures 3.5 x 5 . Sorry the photos are sometimes so deceiving.

  14. Linda Jamme says

    Love your beautiful snowflake card! I prefer You Tube. Periscope is fine but if you cannot watch all of it and go back to finish you have to start from the beginning again. I am not a fan of all the comments covering up the work that I am viewing on Periscope either. You Tube is much easier to navigate and reference back to and has really changed my life in a better way cause I learn so much from the You Tubers videos.

  15. Barb Schmidt says

    Love this card, very cool and refreshing on a hot Florida day.
    I vote YOUTUBE, Periscope is ok but YouTube is much less distracting to watch….and I can go back to it whenever… Keep doin what you do….

  18. Sue Edwards says

    YouTube is my choice. For the same reasons everyone has stated…plus I haven’t learned how to ‘do’ Periscope. By the time I find it, I can’t ‘find’ it.

    Love your card. Gotta give this a try…I’m thinking I have an awesome Christmas ornament stamp and die set where this technique would work. Just thinking outside the box and expanding my supplies, or finally using something I’ve had for 2 years. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Looking forward to the Challenge. LOVE LOVE LOVE your Challenges!! I color every day, with one kind of marker or another. Can’t decide which is my favorite, so give them all a chance. Will be interested in your research on markers on the coloring books. I’m hooked on them also, but I cringe at ‘using up all that ink’ on something colored that is too big for a card and will go in a drawer. What does everyone do with the finished page??? I do love coloring them with my copics, as I can refill copics. The other markers, I don’t want to ‘use’ up my ink! I know, sometimes I whine!!!

  23. Tami B says

    This is so pretty. I love snowflakes. I don’t usually read other people’s comments, but I was interested in how everyone was answering this question and I’m glad to see the results and will just add my vote for Youtube to the others.

  27. Tracey Magner says

    Kathy, AMAZING card. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. I know it would be impossible, but I wish we could have videos on these amazing cards you do, I would love to see your process. I know you are way too busy especially with the color challenge coming up. Maybe we should sneak a camera into your Scrapbook room so we can watch you 24/7, LOL, Just kidding, I am so looking forward to the challenge, I am dying to do my Prima doll stamps I told you I was saving for this, it was really hard waiting. I did do the one for my Mom’s Birthday yesterday and she flipped out, she said it was the best present she got, and we got her an angel diamond ring, I thought that would be, so I knew she really liked it when she said that. Have a GREAT weekend. Oh yeah, I vote You tube !!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      lol Tracey 24/7 …thanks for the chuckle! Sounds like your mom had a magical Birthday!! Awesome 🙂

  28. Sheri K says

    Beautiful card Kathy–I too am excited for the coloring challenge, need to start prepping my materials! I prefer You Tube–tried Periscope, couldn’t get it to work anywhere.

  29. Shari says

    Absolutely gorgeous card!! Excited for the next challenge. I hope I get to play along more this time.. ^_^ Although, it shouldn’t be a problem. It is birthday season for me, until February.. hehe I prefer your videos on YouTube. I haven’t jumped on the periscope band wagon, yet. I probably won’t, actually. So, much easier if you have you tube.. or you can do what others are doing.. They’re doing periscope, then put it on youtube.. hehe Little bit for everyone. I have noticed I’ve been missing a lot since periscope came around, but I just don’t have time to add another social media outlet. (just my opinion, of course)

  34. Valerie Breingan says

    Amazing as always Kathy.As far as watching you.I’d love the live Periscope but in all honesty there both perfectly fine for me because I’d watch no matter which one you choose.Blessed day.

  36. Jo says

    Great card – love the colours and the dimension! I must order that smile die… although its probably sold out now you’ve used it to such great effect! You Tube please, hun. Booking my place for the next festival of colouring, Jo x

  41. Ruth says

    Gorgeous, gorgeous! I love the colours – it’s just perfect! As for me, You Tube. Haven’t got into Periscope yet – too much social media I can’t cope with, plus I sometimes don’t get to watch the videos until a few days later. Have been excited about the challenge since the pop up one in August. Me and a crafty friend in Australia will be doing the online Copic class during the challenge – will spur me on to practice with them more 🙂 Hope you had a great birthday today! Xx

  43. conil says

    You Tube please. Can’t seem to get Periscope on my computer. Like the bigger screen and unfortunately, haven’t been able to get it to work . I know it’s probably my problem, being the technophobe that I am. Your layered card is beautiful, by the way. Love the pretty soft colors and the festiveness (is that a word?) of it.

  44. Tammy says

    You Tube. But your card is gorgeous as always. Why is you can take some so simple and make it look like a million bucks. I wish you could rub off on me.

  47. Paulette S. says

    Hi Kathy! Love the snowflake block and how you used it on this gorgeous card, with the layering of the snowflakes.
    I prefer YouTube. Periscope does not appeal to me because I can’t just drop what I’m doing to watch. I’m busy with grand babies most of the week, I have to squeeze in my favorite blogs and their YouTube videos when it’s convenient. And I don’t want to miss a single thing! Thanks, Kathy, for all you share. I appreciate it so much.

  51. dmc4042 says

    YouTube. I do not have a smart phone, so I’m unable to watch Periscope. If I’m lucky I might catch it on a replay, but even at that I can’t comment (or send hearts!)

  56. Joyce Boylan says

    Love the card; gorgeous color combo! I vote for YT; I can go back and rewatch as many times as needed! I don’t Twitter which is something you need to watch Periscope.

  58. TracyM #6773 says

    GORGEOUS layering & colours – LOVE IT!!!

    SO EXCITED about October, only a few sleeps away 🙂
    YOU are AWESOME Kathy!!!

  59. Teresa R says

    I vote You Tube.
    I am wanting to purchase a die cut machine. I wouldn’t be using it for fancy designs, but I would like to have some simple die cuts to use on cards. Can you suggest a die cut machine?

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Humm Teresa. I have used my Big Shot for years and still love it so I would recommend it. Hope this short answer helps lol 🙂

  60. Dot Freel says

    Your card is stunning!!! Love the colors. I, too am excited for the next color challenge. Thanks again for hosting them.

  62. Robin in WA says

    Beautiful card!!! I love your snow too!! I would vote for YouTube so it doesn’t disappear. I don’t always remember things correctly, so it’s nice to have a back up when I’m frustrated because I didn’t remember some information correctly. Thank you!!!

  66. Marianne says

    Gorgeous card, Kathy
    I prefer YouTube, since it allows me to watch at a later date.
    Looking forward to another month of inspiration from you. Hope I can find the energy to colour along.
    Marianne x

  67. Crystal says

    You’re a creative genesis! I love this card. Such great colors. I vote YouTube as well. I’ve bought so many dies, stamps, etc that you use so if you share bids YouTube I can watch again when I get the same or similar product in my hand! Thank you for continuing to inspire me!

  68. Deena Morein says

    Beautiful card! Love the technique ideas and I give a 10 thumbs up for you tube so it doesn’t disappear like it does on periscope!

  71. Heather Loughlin says

    Beautiful, elegant piece!

    My vote would be for YouTube, only because I have yet to try Periscope & that makes it slightly less desirable (I’m sure I’ll love it once I’ve tried it).

    I hope I get to participate in the coloring challenge, it sounds amazing!

  72. Terri says

    Gorgeous card. I just found your website and am loving it.

    My vote is You Tube thanks for asking.

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