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Day 18. Video – Giveaway

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Hello Friends, It’s day 18 of The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge. I have a big surprise today ….  Scrapbook & Cards Today is showcasing some cards on their blog featuring a few of YOU. Woo hoo!

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For my coloring today I have a little card and a quick video for you using some Zig Clean Brush Markers and some sweet stamps from Clearly Besotted. I combined “Woodland Kisses” & “You Are Wonderful” to create my little scene.

To see the video larger click here.

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I used this to mask off the owls to complete my stamping. The white gel pen highlights made the image come to life. My fav. super fine tip marker helped me add the little texture to the owls.

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I thought you might want to see how I built my scene. Thank goodness for masking tape. In case you ask I used Simon Says Stamp black ink.

GIVEAWAY: Scrapbook & Cards is giving away “Creative Cards Volume One! 

To qualify all you need to do is say hello in the comment area. A random winner will be announced on the 28th of February. Best of luck 🙂

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Thank You for your visit today and congrats to everyone who was featured on Scrapbook & Cards blog today! A big shout out to Scrapbook & Cards for the feature and the giveaway!  See you tomorrow for a blog hop. Hugs, Kathy

P.S. Go HERE to read more about the 30 Day Coloring Challenge. (it’s not to late to jump in)  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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  11. barb macaskill says

    Hello! SCT rocks!!!
    LOVE your card!! Amazing water effect in the vase! Thanks to you I am getting very brave and using my white gel pen more and more each day! Without your encouragement and tips I am more comfortable using it! THANK YOU!!!

  21. Kailash says

    Hello Kathy, your card is absolutely delightful. Your work is so inspiring, love the ideas you share!!!

  28. Teresa Doyle says

    Hello from Nova Scotia, Canada!
    Oh my goodness this is a pretty card Kathy. I pinned your video to use as reference. Some great tips there for beginners.

  31. Joan VanCourt says

    Kathy, what an adorable scene. Thanks for showing how you built the scene. Thanks for all the inspiration.

  32. Tammy says

    This is absolutely the cutest card and I love how real the tulips look they are beautiful. Good job and thanks for sharing.

  35. Michelle LaRue says

    Hello, do you have a video of how you were able to put the owls on the flowers and the flowers stamp didnt get on the owl. I see you said masking tape. I have no idea how that would work. But i love it

  40. bev p says

    I love all the little details you add. If I ever get an image colored the way I want it, I will move on to that step!!! I did add a pale blue drop shadow around one of my coloring book images and got a “Wow!” from my grand-girl! Today I am using my Supertips markers, picking up the color with a damp brush for the tiny areas. Having fun! Thanks so much.

  42. Veronica Allen says

    Hello! I am really enjoying seeing your posts and learning some new ideas. I love what you did with the masking technique. Thanks again for sharing.

  44. MaryAnn Stanford says

    I love your videos and have discovered I love to color as well. But … collecting all these stamps is very expensive and I can’t afford them and the markers, pencils, etc., so I ha e begun downloading digital stamps. However I am having trouble printing them off for coloring because the ink always seems to run…do you have any suggestions????

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      I din’t have any problems with my printer. Sometimes it can be the paper, the printer and drying time. Check out Power Poppy site for their tutorial on printing digis. I hope that will help you. 🙂

  45. Sherry Ross says

    Hello, and another cute as a button card; as usual. Someday I want to grow up and be like you !!

  49. Anita says

    Thank you for sharing your coloring ideas and tips. I love the look of adding white with a gel pen. It enhances the image a lot.

  53. KT Fit Kitty says

    It’s really neat how you made this cute little scene with masking. I really enjoyed your Zig colouring video. I still struggle with my Zigs. I will have to watch this again! The white accents really brought this to life! Thank you for another awesome day of inspiration and also for another giveaway! It’s been an exciting month of giveaways here!

  56. Jo Ann D. says

    Hello! Such a sweet card Kathy. I look forward to your postings everyday. I really enjoy your videos. <3

  61. LindseyF says

    .Hello, Kathy, We had 22 inches of snow yesterday in Rochester, NY. UNFORTUNATELY, many were stuck on the highways for hours. Everybody should stay home and color 😉

  64. Vickey E. says

    I love your cards, Kathy. Don’t know why, but masking just intimidates me and I love to see you do it so it’s not so scary! I think I want to do it backwards! Anyway, I’m lagging behind in the color challenge and I’m not trying to catch up, but I will jump in. I just love it. Matter of fact, I finally got my Raskog cart so I can be organized and ready to color at a moment’s notice (living with four little ones, it’s hard sometimes). Keep coloring!:)

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Fabulous attitude. Jump right back in! You’ll love your cart and will be amazed how much it holds. Have fun organizing and coloring. 🙂

  67. Bernie B says

    Showing the masking technique was so helpful. I stamped/colored a card with a mason jar and flowers yesterday and struggled a little with the neck of the jar. This really helped.

    • Daphne Baker says

      Erin, it took me a bit to figure out but I did and decided… You’re just too funny! Thanks for the chuckle

  73. Sheri K says

    So adorable–goes right along with what I’m working on today–creating “caring” cards in watercolor for Jennifer’s latest card drive. It’s taking me awhile, between work, life and now my son is moving out! Empty nest syndrome, oh no! I need to color more, to keep me calm, but of course have to help him pack and move and give him all the stuff I’ve “saved” for him over the years. So cool that you have so many giveaway, I do need to post some photo,s have been working on the same coloring page for several days, only 5 minutes at a time.

  77. Barb Ghig says

    Such a CUTE card, Kathy! I love how you combined these two sets, and how you added white highlights to your coloring…it really makes the images pop! Thanks so much for another great video, too!

  83. Carol H. says

    Hi Kathy, from warm Texas! I love your card! A huge congrats to those featured on Scrapbook and Cards Today blog—so very deserving!

  84. Melanie Fisher says

    Hello, hello HELLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOO!! I love this card, and oddly it’s the bowl I love the most! It just draws your eyes right in. Thank you for sharing <3

  86. BunnyD says

    Hello Kathy! I’ve been colouring every day. Not taking so many photos to post unfortunately. I’ve been colouring images for a friend to use on cards for a church bazaar. Love your little scene with the owl on the rim of the vase!

  90. Brenda Aplin says

    Thanks for sharing..I found it very interesting. I am still learning and working with my zig real brush markers thanks for the tips..love you cards.

  96. debby says

    Hello! I enjoy watching you color and especially using the Zig markers. I have a set of them but didn’t quite know how to use them. The card is adorable and the white lines and dots do add so much.

  97. sandym says

    Kathy this card is the cutest ever! I love those owls, particularly the little guy perched on the edge of the vase.

  99. Linda Tupper says

    I just love your beautiful card and how you show us how you made it. The lil owls are so sweet and the tulips are georgous! Thank you also for a chance to win

  101. Jan D., FL says

    I love watching you color. I don’t do as well with watercolors as my Copics…it’s a control thing especially since I’m not an artist….I like being able to move or remove color to fix mistakes….reds and really dark colors are more challenging, but still easier for me than watercolors.

    The images are so cute….love the owls. My best friend told me at Christmas how much she loves owls and since then, I seem to be crossing paths with owls at every turn. I think I love them, too. We have a huge owl living around our house somewhere and we hear his hoots all the time.

    Fun video….thanks so much for all the time you devote to your followers. Much appreciated.

  119. Rushd Lady says

    Thank you Kathy for having these coloring challenges. I’ve learned a lot during my coloring time and hope to continue learning more about shading and color placement. Thank you also to all the companies who have offered prizes — really nice of you to do that. I’m not here for the prizes, but for the coloring practice, so just had to stop and say that I’m grateful for the needed push to do it. I am going to go look for that post-it masking tape and have enjoyed watching the videos, Kathy. Nice eye candy!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      So happy to hear I pushed you to find time for yourself to do something you enjoy. I reall appreciate your kind words. 🙂

  124. Mari Nyx says

    Hello and wonderful card Kathy! The owls are simply adorable and per norm, love the coloring. Thank you for sharing! ~Mari~

  128. Sharon Hayes says

    Hello, Kathy! You are such an inspiration! Thank you for your videos and posts. They are so helpful and encouraging.

  135. Bobbie says

    Hello Kathy, as always just a beautiful card and wonderful coloring. I totally love those zig markers. My darling hubby bought me a set after we finished some of the repairs and he said for me to go play and relax lol. Believe me I did and I fell in love with them. Thanks again for the challenges and your following has grown for sure. I’ve never been lucky on any giveaways and with so many followers it will be a slim chance of winning.

  146. Anuja Kulkarni says

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful coloring skills with us 🙂 You have truly inspired me to go beyond coloring and add details. I have enjoyed coloring a little something every day and seeing you leave a few kind words means a lot to me! Thanks for a chance to win!

  149. Brenda says

    Thanks for all of your tips – your card is so cute. I was wondering if you can watercolor like this with distress markers? I don’t have the Zig but I do have the distress. Thanks!

  152. Roxy says

    Such an adorable scene! I could pick your cards out of a line up so easily those special touches make such a big difference.. Just beautiful… So sweet of Creativecard to feature card makers form the color challenge I think that’s a big hand to you Kathy as well as the great people who join in this fun challenge.

  166. Sandie Strickland says

    Hello! Your coloring is so lovely. I think the bird and the vase of flowers is a unique combination.

  169. Gail Plaskiewicz says

    I love, love, love how you colored those tulips! I want to learn to do that with my Penny Black stamp with the cat and the tulips except I want to do that with different colors. I assume that what works with red will work with blue, yellow, orange, etc. I have to watch your video. I love the whole card and the colors. Those owls are so cute! The whole card is beautiful and if that was a Hallmark card, you’d get 6-7 dollars for it in a heartbeat. You said to say Hello so I will say it like the 3 Stooges. Hello, hello, HELLO! LOL
    I’ve never done masking before but I may have to try doing it after seeing your video. Thank you for showing us this beautiful card!

  171. Susan G says

    Hello, Kathy! I really enjoyed your video. You are so talented. It’s almost mesmerizing to watch. I have to try that making a “sweet” spot by removing some color. And, of course, the white pen. Perfect. Thanks so much.

  173. Melissa Friedrich says

    LOVE to watch you color, especially with the Zigs. Thanks for all the tips and techniques. And WOW, those white lines and dots made a HUGE difference to make all that great coloring look extraordinary!

  176. Milka says

    Hello Kathy! :o)
    Oh WOW!!!! Your owls are ADORABLE!!! Love love love the scene you created and how you colored the image. Beautiful and simple layout…. I’m melting! :o)
    Thank you for sharing another gorgeous creation and video (love to look your videos), tips and opportunity to win fabulous prize. :o)
    Have a great day!
    hugs

  187. TracyM #6773 says

    CONGRATULATIONS on having your challenge and colouring featured on SCT and CONGRATULTIONS to your fellow colourists being in the spotlight too!!!
    SUPER CUTE birds & scene, DELIGHTFUL colouring, SWEET card and FABULOUS video – THANK YOU for sharing this with use Kathy!!! I don’t have any of these markers yet, but I do have some distress inks and look forward to applying your technique to using them 🙂

  193. Bette says

    Thanks for the inspiration…. have lots of practicing to do but got my zig’s out to play along while you walked us through your process. Outstanding card!

  194. BethAnn says

    0oooo! I’m a coloring newbie and have just gotten my Zig real brush markers. Your video and tips help me immensely! Gotta grab some more coloring time. I love your card and will use it for inspiration!! And thanks for the opportunity to win!

  195. FeM says

    Hi Kathy!!! Super nice card!!! I appreciate you sharing your “likes and dislikes” during your process and sharing your remedy. Thanks for continuing to inspire me.

  197. Tracie C. says

    Just beautiful. I always forget about masking and yours is lovely. Thanks for sharing your tutorial.

  200. Jana Millen says

    Shut the front door! Literally… That screened door with the little scene could not be cuter. And leave it to you to color those daffodils differently than anyone else. I love it all

  202. Liz O. says

    Awwwe, the first card is adorable! Great use of the screen! Love the floral design very much too 🙂 TFS

  214. Holly Denghel says

    I’ve got to start putting shadows on things. It’s amazing how much dimension that simple blue line adds.

  216. Starqueen says

    Hi Kathy,
    Of course…just adorable! And an interactive card really makes me smile – what a fun element. Thank you!!

  219. Allyson K says

    I love your cards and so much enjoy watching you color and put cards together. Your creative process is always so inspiring to me and today’s is no change. I really appreciate the lesson in masking and your step by step pictures are so very, very helpful for not just an intermediate artist like myself, but the video was fun as well. You always make your videos entertaining ; from “reviews” or simple techniques to complicated coloring technique videos.
    I digress, let’s talk about these adorable Clearly Besotted Owls . . . Are they not the cutest stamps out for spring?

  220. Alyce says

    Hi there Kathy ~ I love owls and this card is so adorable. I enjoy masking and should do more of it! It helps to be reminded of things. I tend to get in a rut of repeating things that I’m comfortable doing and don’t end up taking too much time.

  226. DianeM says

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful projects, and all the great info! I am really enjoying this Blog Hop <3
    Smiles, DianeM

  236. Liz Sarkisyan says

    Wow! This is simply spectacular Easter card and amazing coloring along with such a creative door you created. Plus, love the daffodils flowers you created with your coloring.

  237. Liz Sarkisyan says

    I realized just now my comment above went for the Easter and daffodils cards…sorry, but I did want to say that I’m in love with this cute adorable card and how you colored the owl and flower bouquet….looks fabulous!

  245. Heather Loughlin says

    I would never have thought of combining those two stamp sets, but somehow it comes together seamlessly… so creative!

  250. Leah P. says

    Hello! I am a little late finding this, but thanks so so many ideas! I hope to get started in card making soon!

  257. Christina Anne says

    I’d love to win:) I love your coloring!!!! It’s my goal to learn to color like that:)

  258. Linda Batson says

    Kathy, you are so talented. I love watching you show us how you have done a card. This card is wonderful. Thank you for being a inspiration and encouragement to the rest of us.

  259. Jennifer Lubinsky says

    Hello
    I just love this card. The masking just makes it look so good and I just love the watercoloring. This is my favorite.

  264. Sherry Collett says

    Hey, hope you’re doing great! Love your cards and great tips and tricks! Love learning new ways to improve my work! Thanks so much!!!

  268. Sharon Wood says

    I doubt if I stand a chance…but this was great. I saw something with the Zigzag markers and was wandering abt them…thank you…very pretty and informative!

  272. Marisela Delgado says

    How about instead of hello I say,”Hola, Kathy! Como estas?” You are super talented. Thanks for inspiring us to do more.

  280. Jo says

    WOW Kathy! This card is stunning! I absolutely LOVE that image, as I am a HUGE owl lover! You watercolored this image so beautifully. I have the zig clean color markers but I have yet to use them with water. I have just blended with them naturally and now that I see how gorgeous they work with water, I am definitely giving it a try! I love your white highlights too by the way, definitely makes that image come to life!
    Hugs,
    Jo
    xox

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