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Day 13. A Little Sparkle & a Giveaway

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Hello Friends,  How are you? Are you getting tired of my daily posts? I sure hope not 🙂

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Instagram is where I saw this super fun horse that has a unicorn option in the stamp set. It’s called “Magical” from Waffle Flower and I was so delighted when it appeared in my mail box. I filmed a video coloring the horse but, deleted it from the computer & the camera accidentally! Pretty stupid and lesson learned.

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It’s pretty easy to get cotton candy color schemes like yesterdays birds and this horse with Copic markers or another medium for that matter. 🙂

I embossed the word Magical and stamped on top of the embossing in black ink.

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I stamped another wing on this super luscious vellum. When I cut the wing I left a tab on it so it would  be easy to glue the wings together & on the horse. Often I will cut a strip of paper for extra reinforcement to put on top of the glossy accents.

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Any magical horse or unicorn calls for lots of sparkle. Rock candy is my favorite because it gives you so much texture.

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The background was created with this brick stencil and three distress inks. I have a card makeover using this stencil tomorrow and I think you will like the contrast.

THE GIVEAWAY: A goodie bag from me including a stamp and die from Waffle Flower. A random winner will be picked on Oct. 20th.


Loving all of the art and coloring that you guys are uploading on my blog and Instagram. Thanks for making the challenge so much fun. See you tomorrow for the card make over! Hugs, Kathy
P.S. TO LINK UP & share your coloring click here and go to the bottom of the post. In case you missed it you can read all about the 30 Day Coloring Challenge here.

P.S.S.If you wan to see what everyone is submitting for The Daily Marker 30 Day. Click here to see what is being shared on my blog but,  you need to scroll to the bottom of the post. You can click here too to see everything under the hashtag #thedailymarker3day3 that’s on Instagram.

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  3. Ruth says

    I will never get bored of your posts, Kathy! You know how much I love the 30 Day Colouring Challenge. It really focuses me. Love the Pegasus on the stencilled background. Beautiful! Xx

  4. Jan D. Florida, USA says

    Great card and how on earth could you think we would be bored with your posts? Silly girl. LOL

  5. Dolly says

    Very pretty Kathy!!
    Okay, I HAVE to get my girl’s BD cards done! (Yes, cards, actual BD and party day)

  9. Lisa M says

    Ooooh! Squeal! Unicorns were a super favorite of mine when I was younger! I love the option of being able to make it a unicorn, a pegasus or keeping it as a horse! Putting this on my wish list in case I don’t win. And I can never get tired of your posts! (Super fun meeting you on Saturday!!)

  11. Marissa M. says

    DEFINITELY not getting tired of your posts! I’m always so grateful for them because I can’t even imagine how much work goes into them all. Thanks so much!

  15. Vickey E. says

    Kathy, absolutely no way to be bored with you around! Such a sparkly, magic unicorn! Will have to try that sparkly stuff since I adore sparkles!

  16. Marianne says

    I could never get bored with your posts, Kathy. They are a perfect relief during busy days and a perfect opportunity to take a small break. Love the soft colours of your card today and the added sparkle.
    I actually managed a little colouring last night and was thinking of adding some irridescent embossing powder to some area, but maybe I should dig up my never before used jar of Rock candy from my drawers and use that instead.
    Marianne x

  28. lyn t says

    Your coloring is so fun – definitely magical!! I think Rock Candy will be my next must have. It adds a lot to the magic! Thanks for the inspiration. I love seeing what you are going to show me each day!
    lyn

  32. TK says

    Love the soft colors on the horse, all that yummy glitter and then the matchy colors in the stenciled background!

  34. Dawn Skene says

    Such a pretty background. Love the sparkle on the horse. No, I am not getting tired of your posts!

  35. Linda Tupper says

    How so silly..I would never get tired of your daily posts. I wish you would post daily all year round. I so love seeing your beautiful work, ideas, techniques, tips, tricks and all that you share. What a beautiful card. Love the glitter magical horse. My fav background is the bricks, don’t know why I just love bricks. I bought the stamp awhile back. Nice idea using the different colors. That rock candy looks so nice for a glitter. Love the rainbow colors. Have a wonderful day!

  38. Kathy H says

    The unicorn is so beautiful! I Never tire of seeing your coloring. I really look forward to seeing your creations every day. Thank you so much for doing these challenges. I know it must take a lot of time out of your day.

  46. Sheri K says

    Truly magical–love it! So clever with the vellum wing. And no, you are not stupid for deleting your video, that sort of thing happens, you’re just too busy. That is always my excuse–too much multi-tasking makes us inefficient sometimes. I have no idea how you do all that you do! Beware-I finally took a bunch of photo’s of all I’ve been coloring this month, keep forgetting to send photo’s.

  49. bev p says

    You always manage a surprise! I love the idea of adding tabs to make things easier to manage. Thanks for that one!!!

  53. wanda mccammon says

    Kathy this card is perfect for a little girls birthday! Love the effect you made on the wings.

  54. shartl says

    Wow is this beautiful! I love all the techniques and tips that you shared with us, especially the way you stamped and cut out the wings separately and then attached them to the main image. You are a true inspiration!

  56. Carol H. says

    No way am I getting tired of your posts!!!! I love your coloring and learn a lot from you sharing your awesome talent!!

  59. Danielle Dietz says

    I love getting your posts as you give us so much inspiration! The cotton candy look really makes the unicorn seem magical. Beautiful card!

  60. KT Fit Kitty says

    I’m not getting tired of them! I love them! Your colouring is so beautiful! Gorgeous card!

  61. karenladd says

    This is wonderful and yes, so magical! The stenciled background and all that sparkle make it fun as well as gorgeous. Love the added wings!

  62. Susan G says

    I don’t know about anyone else, but I look forward to your posts and videos. These 30 day challenges are terrific. I can’t link anything to participate that way, but I love love love the posts. The horse is perfect. Thanks for the “tabs” idea. My granddaughter would flip for that card. Thanks for all of your fabulous inspiration and generous giveaway.

  63. Jill From Oz says

    I love the way you have coloured the Pegasus. I always seem to be a little heavy-handed when I colour, I will try to achieve this look because it’s just so lovely…Thanks

  64. Regina Furman says

    I never get tired of your posts! And this one is amazing! I love the “cotton candy” coloring, and all the sparkly goodness you added! So impressed with your talent! TFS

  66. Aileen Ryan says

    How could we ever get tired of your daily posts, never. Love how you did the unicorn. I wonder if I could achieve this soft look, I tend to be rather heavy handed with the inks. Will have to give it a go, it looks so soft and pretty. Been seeing the brick wall stencil used a bit lately, must be one I need lol. Keep up the good work Kathy it is very appreciated.

  67. Lindarub says

    Love the sparkle on the unicorn and love getting emails and having fun coloring with you everyday.

  68. Barb Ghig says

    So sparkly and gorgeous, Kathy! By the way…I will never, ever tire of your daily posts…In fact, I look forward to them…Thank you!

  69. Mary Holshouser says

    the horse is beautiful. A mythical creature should be colored mythical colors.
    His shiny coat is gorgeous.
    Love the background.
    thanks for sharing a wonderful card.

  77. Natalie says

    I have been eyeing that brick background for a little while. You have convinced me that I should get it!

  81. Rufus says

    Tired of your posts?? What a silly question! Love the Pegasus and the colors are just magical. The background is just right.

  82. Gail Plaskiewicz says

    I love sparkles and you have more then enough on this card. I luv unicorns too! What a great card! Thanks for all the great giveaways too. I haven’t won one yet but I can always hope.

  84. Paulette S. says

    Hi Kathy!! No, I could never get bored at your blog. LOL I learn something new all the time. You are so genuine, kind and talented. And I can’t wait to find out how to do this faint coloring. It’s really pretty and well, magical! Thank You!

  87. irene grau says

    Yes, unicorns should definitely be sparkly! Loving your challenge posts! And thanks for the giveaway.

  89. Shari says

    This is so awesome. I have a niece that would LOVE this card.. Well, who am I kidding? I love it! I love all things magical. ^_^ Thanks so much for sharing.

  91. TracyM #6773 says

    DELIGHTFUL card!!!
    LOVE your SPARKLING horse and DELICATE vellum wing, LOVE your MAGICAL brick background too!!!
    WOW – I am TOTALLY INSPIRED by the CREATIVE details you are sharing with us – THANK YOU!!!

  92. Dot Freel says

    I’m not familiar with the rock candy but it sure did add the perfect touch to your perfectly colored magical horse. Love it.

  93. Amy Seigler says

    Kathy,

    What a Beautiful Majestic Card! My Mom has always loved unicorns and this card just reminds me of them. You did an Excellent job on it! I too enjoy your blog and all the ideas that you give us. You are truly an inspiration!

  94. Beverly Jordan says

    Love the added sparkle and stencil on today’s gorgeous card! Great image by Waffle Flower and love their Amazing sets!! Great inspiration and now off to play again today!! Loven’ this and hoping to win this time!

  95. barb macaskill says

    LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE this beautiful and sparkalicious card!!! The Unicorn is truly magical!! You have created every little girl’s dream!!! TFS!

  102. Laura Holt says

    Oh goodie – a goodie bag!
    I love the colors and glitteriness – unicorns aren’t my fav, but this would be a pretty technique for many inages.

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