Hello Friends, Just a quick photo to share what I did last week to prep for the 30 day coloring challenge. I was doing some traveling and the challenge is coming up so I pre-stamped some images to get ready.
I didn’t have time to color one of these images when I was gone but, I have them all ready to go for the challenge. The mini coloring book is awesome and I found it at the airport. Love how it is purse size! Have you seen my coloring book review?
The “Stacking Animals” are from SSS and are sooo fun! You can find the sweet “Cheeky Monkey” here and “I Heart You” here.
You can find all of “The Daily Marker Coloring Challenge” details, questions PLUS the new feature here.
In case you missed it check out my new system for my coloring supplies here.
Did you know that SSS is having a sale? Only a few days left. If you need to fill in some Copic Markers or need refills they are on sale at Simon for 25% off until Feb 1st. Use CODE “COPIC”
What are you doing to get ready? Something or nothing it all will work 🙂 See you in a few days and thanks for your visit! Hugs, Kathy
Day 21. More Pencil Detail with Waffle Flower
Day 13. Big & Bold and OH MY!
Day 4. Tombow Watercolor Markers
I was just getting some digi stamps ready last night! I read that printed with a regular ink jet printer, left to dry well, then heat set with a dry iron, (be careful to not scortch the cardstock!) you can use Copics with printer ink. I tried it and it’s working for me! I do use HP brand black ink. It might be different with others.
Hi Bunny — I have been coloring Digi Images with my Copics for a few years….and with great results. I find if I print them in “draft or economy” mode (uses less ink) and then either dry them overnight or heat set them….they are fine! I always start with a little test corner to make sure there is now bleeding! I love the variety of using Digi and Rubber stamps! Thanks for sharing the “ironing” tip..that’s new to me! Happy Coloring…
Wow Bunny you are brave to use an iron. So happy you are ready. woo hoo 🙂
I have pulled out some stamp sets i want to color, and also some of the coloring tools I want to use during the month — Zig brush markers, Sakura Glaze pens, a set of watercolor pencils. Later today I’m going to cut down some some card blanks from my good paper to be ready.
You sound more than ready MKCorby..let the coloring begin 🙂
I recently bought a handful of coloring books and for the challenge I want to work on images from those rather than trying to do images for cards. The hard part will be choosing which image(s) to color! =) I have my mediums all picked out though. I’m excited to start!
They have such great colouring books out!
Yay Mary! Coloring books make it super easy…except for selecting what page to color lol. Glad you are ready 🙂
Cant wait, another 30days yahoo. Will be away the first week on holiday but will colour everyday and post when I get back. Will have to catch up on posts then as there is no internet where I’m going. Good luck Kathy, I know it will be another ripping success.
Awww thanks so much Aileen. Glad you are packing some supplies to take with you. Enjoy your holiday 🙂
I’m not even an animal person, but those stacking animals are too cute for words. Can’t wait to see how you color them.
Aww thanks Lucy!! Glad you noticed those stacking animals I love them too. Let the coloring begin lol 🙂
I am heading back to South Dakota to care for my elderly mom, so I have a lot of images already stamped to color. This is a great activity since much of her day is spent watching TV.
Awww Irene sorry to hear about your mom. Glad you have something fun to pass the time. Big hugs to you and your mom 🙂
I’ll have to stamp out some images this weekend! Super fun!
Yay Amy!! Thanks for your support and lucky to have a face to your name now …woo hoo 🙂
I’ve set a stamps on my desk that I want to use. All are which from Christmas gifts this year!
New stamps..what fun Lori. Let the coloring begin 🙂
I spent about 3 hours last night cutting an assortment of papers down to 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ and plan to stamp a bunch of images tonight so that I am all ready to go. I will put them in my new Coloring Organizer so that everything is together and I can color anywhere! See you on the 1st if not before!
Here is a link to my coloring station I created: https://www.instagram.com/p/BBILSTCrgrM/?taken-by=meemawof3
Thanks for sharing Barb. I saw this beauty in IG. Let the coloring start lol 🙂
Hi Kathy, What a great idea to pre-stamp some images! I can’t wait to see how you color them. Only a few days to go!
I have mine all ready as well. Can’t wait.
Yay Teresa 🙂
I have sooooooooooooo many stamped images that I cut with my SNC. I just need to color 😛 lol
Yay to coloring thanks Ruby 🙂
You know what? This is something I should do and I don’t. I love Di’d Digi Downloads. She draws the cutest characters and she even drew one for my niece! My niece’s name is Isabella and Di has a digi girl named Izzy which is what some of my niece’s friends call her. I asked her if Izzy could do Ballet, My niece dances with the Orlando Ballet. Di has Izzy doing Ballet because I asked for my niece. She now has Izzy doing ballet and I am happy that Izzy does Ballet. I didn’t think Di drew her own designs but she does! She is so talented, like you are. I can’t wait for this whole thing to start!
I love all the designs you stamped! Those are great designs for coloring!
Hi Gail, So fun to hear about your niece! If you should do the challenge …just do it lol. The most important part is to carve out a little time for you and not to feel pressured to keep up daily if you can’t find 5 minutes and just to enjoy coloring 🙂
OH no!! I am not ready other than buying more copics and stamps! Haven’t cleared an area nor gotten any paper! Oh no! I’m late, I’m late…Wait, I have this weekend…I’ll get on it after a road trip tomorrow! Thanks for your encouragement and push!
Hi Beverly, Just jump in and don’t think to much. Coloring part of something is a success in my book and enjoying what you are doing. My intent is for this to be a no pressure challenge. 🙂
I have a lot of digis I could color, but sadly don’t know if I can find the time. I will definitely peek in as often as possible to enjoy your fabulous work.
Hi Jean, Keep in mind… five minutes a day. Some people might only color part of an image and finish it over the course of a few days. With that said what ever works for you . Jump in and out as time permits. 🙂
Your challenge is always very fun and inspirational! Can’t wait to see some new techniques and your awesome coloring skills and tips! :o) hugs
Eek Milka I hope I have some new things up my sleeve. Oh the pressure but, we will have fun. Glad you are joining again 🙂
I want to make all 29 days this time. I missed the last one and didn’t quite make all 30 days the round before. I am ready for this round!
That’s awesome Colleen. Our mantra should be…only five minutes a day lol. We can do this!
I’ve never done the color challenge before because I’m always afraid I don’t have the skill or materials necessary. I’m a little confused how it all works, too. Do we just color whatever we want with whatever coloring medium we want? Or do you issue specific challenges each day? I have a some watercolor paints, some distress markers, and around 30-35 Copics. I have one of those adult coloring books that I just kinda dabble in during the day when the kids are at school. I just use plain old colored pencils on that. I may spend some time printing some digital images today if I can and going through my stamps to see if I have ones that can be colored. I seem to have a lot of solid image stamps or stamps with areas that just seem like they would be too small to color in. I’m excited for the chance to participate….but just a little nervous as well!
Hi Dori, I am glad that you are setting your fears aside and taking the challenge. Sorry there is some confusion and let me try and clear some of that up. I don’t give any prompts because I want the challenge to be free without limits. You are correct…you can color with any medium that you want. A coloring book is a great way to participate or to have on hand. Stamping any image is good and if you have mostly solid images keep in mind you can add color to a solid image with some colored pencil shading. Some people use digital images too. Sounds like you have some great supplies to work with. The most important part is to carve out a little time for you and not to feel pressured to keep up daily if you can’t find 5 minutes and just to enjoy coloring 🙂 I believe that by the end of the challenge you will have more confidence with your coloring.
Funny I have done this prestamping and now have a folder full of images. I guess your challenge comes at a perfect time to start using these images!
Yay Mary-Anne!!
Stamping my images today, Kathy! Can’t wait until tomorrow and the first day of the challenge!
Yay!! Thanks Laura 🙂
It’s already Day One, I missed this post, sorry, and I’m still getting my images organised.
Having some troubles getting some to download from one store, so will change my plans to use them later in the month. Now that I’ve seen you combining markers and distress ink and die cuts, I’m even more excited about what else I can try 🙂
I love your Bunny I am checking out Stamping Bella right now.