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Day 22. Colored Pencils & Giveaway

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Hello Hello Friends, How are you this sunny day! Still trying to play catch up …. and it’s a short post today but, I hear you all wanted to see some more colored pencil coloring so here we go. Purple Onion Designs stamps always … always make me smile so I thought this snowman was the perfect guy to color up today.

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Why not have a snow man celebrating the end of winter and feeling the sunshine.

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After a layer of light colored pencils I felt I needed some more color with less time.

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I did some quick masking with post it notes and used some distress ink.

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and…another color.

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The key is to have sharp pencils and I do NOT have a good pencil sharpener :(. I need more practice but, find it relaxing using SHARP pencils lol.

THE GIVEAWAY: Michelle at Purple Onion Designs is will be GIVING AWAY A FEW STAMPS!! WOO HOO!! leave a comment and a winner will be announced at the end of the challenge. Thanks so much Michelle!

I look forward to seeing you tomorrow and I am always ….always grateful for your visit. Hugs, Kathy

P.S. If you want to read more about The 30 Day Coloring Challeng go HERE . 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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  7. barb macaskill says

    I love how you left the white areas to lighten up the image!! Absolutely beautiful coloring! This little snowman is quite adorable!!!
    Purple Onion has such cute stamps!! Great variety, great prices and a wonderful company!! TFS!

  12. Dot Freel says

    I love Purple Onions stamps and your card is so cute! Love how you made the sunshine and the shadow at the bottom. Beautiful card.

  13. Mary Guikema says

    I haven’t tried colored pencils yet, but I love the look. I will definitely have to get my hands on some colored pencils.

  18. Teresa Doyle says

    THAT is so sweet! I love how nice coloured pencil looks when someone who knows what they are doing, uses them! LOL I have been trying but def. need MORE practice!
    I also have been admiring Purple Onion’s adorable stamps for some time but still don’t have any. They have the sweetest images!
    Thanks for the chance to win some!

  19. Amye says

    Such a cute card! I’ve used the challenge time to try all sorts of new coloring techniques. Blending colors with colored pencils has been one thing I’ve really worked on. I may not have any pencils left when this is over, LOL!

  23. Natalie Godfrey says

    Great job coloring your snowman. I am slowly getting into using my color pencils because I enjoy using Copic.

  30. Lisa T says

    This must have taken you a loooong time but oh so worth it. I personally love pencils and find them really relaxing but to cover big areas is challenging! I love how you used them in combination with the distress ink. Such a pretty and uplifting card.

  33. FeM says

    I’m still practicing with colored pencils and maybe, just maybe I’m starting to like the results. I enjoy coloring so I will continue to use them. ..Relaxing.

  39. Becky says

    Went camping this weekend and I keep colored pencils and coloring books in the camper, so I’m never without something to do. I love your snowman.

  43. bev p says

    Great image and really fun coloring! They do have some really fun stamps, and you still rock, no matter what you color WITH. (Sandy Allnock has a video about her favorite sharpener. It’s electric, which surprised me. I had always heard you can’t sharpen colored pencils in an electric sharpener because they get too hot. I think Jennifer McGuire might also have done a video with recommendations about sharpening colored pencils; it was either her or Kristina Werner, or both of them!) Thanks for all you do. Let us know when you find a great one.

  45. Marianne says

    So adorable, Kathy!
    I did a little colouring ipusing coloured oencils this afternnon while waiting for a call from the hospital. Some mimutes after I finished colouring I finally received the call, from my huband, who was back in his room. Everything seems to have gone according to plan, except that the surgeon forgot to call me… Anyway, if all goes well, I can take him home tomorrow!
    Marianne x

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Yay Marianne that’s such great news. He’s lucky to have such a lovely nurse. Healing hugs to you both 🙂

  46. SarahC says

    Adorable snowman! Love colored pencils because they travel well in a small space Copics are fun at home when I have lots of time. Coloring is just plain relaxing and if you don’t like it send it or tash. Seems here is always someone who likes what you don’t. TFS

  47. susan hatfield says

    I use Prismacolor pencils and distress markers so I can’t wait to try this! Thank you for teaching us how to do that Sunshine masking technique!

  51. Gabriella says

    Thanks for showing colored pencils, I do love them. Also thanks for introducing me to a new stamp company, yeah!

  53. Laurie Brown says

    Sweet!! I agree Purple Onion stamps are so darn cute and so much fun to color!! Thanks for sharing!

  56. Rosali says

    I already said this on IG, but I still love the way you colored this like sun rays are coming directly from the snowman! So sweet and happy!

  57. Birte Leder says

    I would never have thought of using pencils and distress inks together. It looks great and I love the sunny feel of your card! I too adore the stamps from purple onion design. They are just too cute!

  58. Gunilla says

    I wish I could color with my pencils like you. So soft and pretty.
    Maybe you can do a video in the future IF you have time!

    Love your challenge. So much fun.
    Saying hi from Sweden/Gunilla

  59. Karen says

    A. Unlike you, colored pencils are a favorite of mine! 😉 B. What an adorable stamp you used today! C. I hope you life settles down soon!!!

  60. Melanie Smith says

    I love that your snowman is celebrating the end of winter. I agree sharp pencils are best. I love the look of them, but seem to play with my Copics more than my pencils, as they are just so much faster. Great give away from Purple Onion Designs. Thanks again for all you do during the challenge.

  61. Alisha says

    I love the snowman…..the scene cards were adorable. I especially loved the one that had the trees in the backgroud.

  63. irene grau says

    A fantastic card, Kathy. I have this snowman and I love him…but have yet to ink him up. I was thinking I was going to have to wait until next winter, but this is a great idea! I love love love Purple Onion Designs, particularly Stacey Yacula’s designs. I will eventually have every single stamp — not QUITE there yet. lol Thanks to Michelle for the giveaway! Oh…and I love my pencils. I find I have so much more control with them. I still need way more practice with my alcohol markers to feel as confident with those as I do with my pencils. And sharp points is the ONLY way to go. 🙂

  64. Randa says

    Love your happy snowman! I’m a colored pencil addict. I love my Prisma Color Pencils, my Lyra color pencils, watercolor pencils, even my Crayola color pencils. I recently invested in a X-Acto Teacher Pro electric pencil sharpener. (Not affiliated, just love the product.) OMG! Sharpens pencils like a dream. Just sorry I didn’t have this years ago.

  65. BunnyD says

    Mmmmmm! Roast carrots are a favourite of mine! What a great card Kathy! I love your sun-worshiping snowman.
    Do you use a different cardstock for coloured pencils than for Copics? I find the Neenah so smooth it hasn’t any tooth to it for the pencils.

  66. Amy Y says

    So creative, using the snowman and the sun to depict this time of the year. Love your color combination.

  75. Linda Williams says

    I’ve been working on my shadowing and I love the way you did the snowman shadow on this card. coloring is relaxing andyou’re right much better with sharp pencils. Thanks for the inspiration, techniques and challenge.

  76. Debbie Peysen says

    Awesome card. I agree with you. Color Pencils are so relaxing. I even am thinking about buying a adult coloring book to just color with pencils. Thanks for the great card and hints.

  78. Linda Ruschmeyer says

    I use the Bostitch Quiet Sharp 6. It’s a big hummer but really does the job. Hubby says the lights dim when I use it…love it!

  82. lyn tomlin says

    This is fun!! I actually bought the pencil coloring class at Kit and Clowder to try to get better at this – I haven’t done anything yet, but I am excited because I am always in awe of what others do with pencils and I think I could travel better with them…
    The distress ink add on was pretty clever too! Thanks Kathy!
    lyn

  84. Linda Tupper says

    Oh my goodness your ideas are so great. I’m just in total love with this adorable snowman! I have to work on learning more on shading. What a beautiful design you created. Awesome card! Working with colored pencils today. Have a wonderful day!

  85. Denise Gebalski says

    Such a fun card. I haven’t tried much with my pencils. It seems like they are getting super popular. I guess I’ll dust them off and give it a re-try. I never got the hang of the Gamsol technique. Great image and the coloring is amazing as always.

  88. Lisa says

    I enjoy seeing the use of colored pencils. I just purchased a set and hope on learning how to use them :))

  90. Samantha O says

    I’ve never thought of blending distress over colour pencils. Thanks for the idea. I love purple onion stamps!

  92. Nancy Carroll says

    Just love the card. It’s such a happy card especially for those in cold climates. I love my colored pencils, thanks for the tips.

  94. conil says

    This is one of my favorite stamp from Purple Onion. So glad you did it with pencils. You made him look joyous…even though he’ll melt.

  96. Sharla~ says

    That snowman is so cute, I guess I shouldn’t give up on pencils and keep trying ….I love how you’ve combined pencils and ink!

  101. Mary Tilman says

    Love Purple Onion stamps, especially Stacey Yacula. Your rendition is so bright and cheerful, it made me smile. Have to admit, covering large areas with colored pencil is challenging.

  102. Shanti(maisecatx) says

    Love the stamp! Great colouring, never thought of combining pencils and distress ink….you learn something new everyday! Thanks Purple Onions and Kathy for the tipsxx

  103. Marty B says

    I really love the 30 day color challenge, so full of inspiration. Fantastic card & love Purple Onion!

  109. Vicki Smith says

    Your card is delightful and I know I’m ready for spring and lots of sunshine. Love the happy snowman!

  112. Melanie Fisher says

    I collect snowmen, so this stamp made me smile! I just a in AWE of the insane coloring…I feel like some of these I could reach out and actually touch their hair or cheek…amazing coloring for sure!

  113. Alison Ward says

    I am really enjoying the 30 day challenge, it has definitely pushed me & help me improve on my coloring & try other mediums for that I thank you. I love this snowman stamp it makes me smile everything I see it.

  115. Cindy Wilson says

    What inspiration to drag out those color pencils I keep passing over for my copics. Thank you so much.

  116. Carla Hundley says

    How cute and charming
    your card is with the
    snowman and the
    sunshine from him!
    Carla from Utah

  120. MaryAnn Stanford says

    What kind of paper did you use? I don’t find most card stock good for colored pencil
    ..it’s too smooth and the pencil doesn’t stick…something with tooth is better…but then that’s hard to get a good stamp impression on…bit of a dilemma for me.

  123. Holly Denghel says

    I love using color pencils, never thought to combine them with inks. Very pretty!

    I have the prismacolor sharpener, and I like it. Except I hate sharpening my pencils because I don’t want to lose any color!! Oh well. 🙂

  124. Lavonne says

    Adorable image and coloring. Purple Onion makes the cutest little stamps. I don’t own any but really would love to. 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win. 🙂

  131. Lynda Miller says

    Love the colors and the theme of your card . You inspired me to get out my colored pencils today.

  132. Dee S. says

    The stamps added a fab finish and love colored pencil. You are so talented and appreciate your sharing!

  134. Rushd Lady says

    Love the joy emanating from your Snowman! grin! I use either watercolor markers or watercolor paint to lay down the first layer of color, depending on what I have on hand at the moment and then layer the dry colored pencils over that. Coloring pencils need to be sharp (I have an old school mechanical pencil sharpener on the wall and get my exercise for the day every time I have to get up to use it. grin!) and depending on the pressure, you can do all the same shading techniques with your pencils as you do with the copics. I have asthma, so don’t use gamsol, however, you can smooth your colors together by going back over it with a colorless blender pencil or the lightest shade of color. I love Purple Onion’s stamp designer Stephanie Ackerman, btw.

  136. Valerie Breingan says

    Adoreable stamp from an amazing company . I love Purple Onion Designs.They make the most adorable critters .
    Great blending . Thanks Kathy.

  137. Sheri K says

    Great card–love colored pencils too. So cool that there are so many ways we can color, such a good thing, all this coloring!

  139. Mary Holshouser says

    I just used colored pencils last night on an Easter card.
    The ink markers were too strong and I couldn’t get the look I wanted.
    the colored pencils blended together so nicely.
    thanks for sharing.

  140. Ela says

    I too love those stamps they are adorable!
    Thanks for challenging us again and again. I didn’t always find the time to join in much in the past year, but I always like looking.
    Hugs
    Ela

  143. Vicki says

    Beautiful. I think your colouring is fabulous. Thanks for the tip about sharp pencils.
    Great image thanks for the chance to win some purple onion stamps. 🙂

  147. Linda M says

    Your coloring is amazing! I don’t have any colored pencils, but I’d love to get some and give them a try. They’re on my wishlist!

  148. Ann B says

    Lovely card Kathy,colored pencils are my favorite medium for coloring,cheap,easy and as you say-relaxing.My friend has one of those old pencil sharpeners that you just insert the pencil,turn the handle and behold,a very sharp pencil! Would love one for myself,lol.
    Great idea to do a snowman welcoming the sunshine!!

  150. Lyla says

    I like how you shaded the image, something that I need to work on. Love the colours! Reminds me of Olaf from Frozen and his love for summer ⛄

  152. Linda Batson says

    I don’t have any Purple Onion stamps but would love too. Thanks for sharing the color pencils love. It’s currently one of my favorites.

  153. Denise Potter says

    I adore Purple Onion stamps especially Stacey Yacula. Your sun-worshipping snowman is so cute. That’s exactly how I feel when the sun breaks through in cloudy NE Ohio.

  159. Erin Glee says

    Kathy, your colored pencil snowman is MAGICAL! Thank you Purple Onion for creating great stamps and for this generous Giveaway!

  160. Kristina CraftyPaws says

    What a wonderful magical scene you created with your coloring! I love Purple Onion design stamps, especially the cute critters by stacy yacula. TFS and a chance to win! Hugs, Kristina

  163. Allyson Kettler says

    I love this image! It warms me up inside! I am sitting inside on a cold wet day and between you and Purple Onion images, you have chase my blues away! I love the warm colors that you chose and the helpful hints are always appreciated. Even with the masking technique, I find difficulty getting the clean lines and blending that you do; but practice will make perfect. I know it will!

  164. Susan G says

    I really love your snowman image. What a fun snowman…I have that one also, but I usually think of snow and frosty, blue colors. I have been trying to get better with colored pencils. It seems like I press too hard and then they won’t blend. I know…practice practice practice. You do such a great job. I really enjoy watching the videos you make and your posts are always so informative. Thanks so much and thanks to Purple Onion (one of my favs) for the generous giveaway.

  167. carol says

    Purple Onion images + coloured pencils = MAGIC! Thank you for the fabulous card and tutorial! An extra THANK YOU to Michelle for the generous giveaway. Keeping my fingers crossed…I’d love to welcome some PO stamps into my collection.
    ~carol

  172. Diane Quinlan says

    I love my pencils. You are right about keeping them sharp. My husband screwed an old fashion type pencil sharpener which makes it easier to sharpening them!
    Very nice job…..LOVE snowmen!

  176. Judy B says

    Cute little card and the sunny little background is wonderful. He’s looking up and enjoying every bit of that sunshine. Thanks for sharing.

  180. Aileen says

    Wonderful give away. One of my favourite stamps companies ‘Purple Onion’. Would love to win some more to add to my collection.

  181. Becca Yahrling says

    Oh, I just love snowmen! Any time of the year. 🙂 And I’m glad you used pencils today … that’s all I’ve ever colored with. And a big thanks to Purple Onion for an awesome giveaway. 🙂 Have a happy day/evening!

  185. Brenda says

    Cute card – never thought to add distress inks to colored pencils but love the effect so definitely going to give it a try.

  186. ES 2421 says

    That snowman….adorbs!!!! Especially today–it’s 50 degrees here and we still have melty black snow piles in the neighborhood. I love this little guy-and your pencil and ink work is genius!

  187. Kim Lundquist says

    I love him. He reminds me of Olaf saying how he can’t wait till summer and loves warm hugs.

  192. Karen P. says

    Love love love Purple Onion stamps. Kathy I just recently bought a set of Prisma colored pencils and I really like them. still need a lot of practice tho.

  194. sandym says

    Eek! Colored pencils! Thanks so much Kathy for this post. Still learning to use mine and I appreciate every little bit of advice. Plus that snowman is awesome!

  196. BeverlyBL says

    I love Purple Onion. They have some of the cutest critters around. Some great things for creating scenes. I thought your snowman turned out so cute.

  198. Carolee M says

    Loved your colored snowman and this challenge!! I Look forward to visiting your blog every day:)

  201. TracyM #6773 says

    LOVE IT, SO CHEERY 🙂
    … I can hear Olaf saying that “some people are worth melting for” as your card gives someone a HUGE warm HUG Kathy!!!
    PS – I bought my first colouring book yesterday

  204. Shelli says

    I live the card! Great to mix the ink and colored pencils! I love colored pencils! Thanks again for sharing!

  206. Paulette Still says

    Love your colored pencil Snowman, Kathy! I really need to invest in some good pencils, the 20 yr old Crayolas are not cutting it. Haha. Love what I’ve seen of the PO stamps! Thanks PO for this giveaway. Good Luck Everyone.

  207. Diane says

    Such a cute and beautifully colored card. I can totally relate to your little snowman, basking in the bright sunshine and finally beginning to thaw!

  209. Jeannean M says

    Purple Onion images ARE the cutest!
    I haven’t done too much coloring with pencils, but am wondering if your wrists get sore? Maybe it is different with quality pencils?

  213. Tami Grant says

    I’ve always loved to color. I used to keep a coloring book and crayons stashed away as I found it relaxing. I no longer have to hide as I can just color my stamp images. :-). I’m not very good, particularly when I see all these wonderful cards made by others, but it’s still fun.

  214. Clelie says

    While not very accomplished with colored pencil techniques, I love the look of pencil over Copic coloring. Thanks for the tutorials, tips and giveaway!

  217. Shari Arbogast says

    So awesome.. I really like this, and how you masked it. Love Purple Onion Designs. Their stamps are great.

  220. Cynthia Johnson says

    I love Purple Onion Designs, she has the cutest stamp. I have to really watch myself when I shop there! I think I have this snowman…lol. I love the way you colored this card. He’s letting the sun shine in! I love colored pencils too.

  222. Melissa friedrich says

    Super cute snowman! Love this colored pencil card front with the extra intensity of the distress ink blending.

  225. Rufus says

    I’m a watercolor pencil gal, myself. Had to smile at the snowman lifting his face to bask in the sunshine!

  226. September Whisenant says

    I find it easier to blend colored pencils than alcohol markers so they are generally my first choice for coloring. And seeing your adorable card makes what to color something! TFS!

  229. Gail Plaskiewicz says

    When I first looked at your card I went “Where’s the snowman’s face”? Then I kept scrolling and I saw that wonderful smile and there it was! Yeah, I know, it’s late and that’s probably why I didn’t see the smile on the face in the first place. I have an amazing pencil sharpener that came with my chalk pencils. I love the point it gives all my pencils even though I am only supposed to use it on my chalk pencils. Hey, what are you supposed to do if you are at a doctors office and you need to sharpen a pencil away? I love your card and I see we have some of the same brand of pencils. Great minds think alike! LOL

  232. Laurie Hunt says

    This little guy is so cute! I love the way you angled the background around him. You can feel the sun hitting his face!

  233. Sharon Kanaya says

    Love the way you combined Distress Ink with colored pencils! I recommend sharpening your pencils with a sanding board. You can find it at art stores or online with drawing/sketching supplies. It’s a short 2″ wide “stick” with sandpaper layers. You just “sand” any pencil to a point & you won’t waste any of your colored lead by
    breaking it off in a sharpener. Hope this tip helps, Kathy!

  234. Lucy Schmidt says

    Well done! Thanks for another colored pencil demo. The snowman is so full of joy, but I hope he/she doesn’t stay out in that bright sun too long. Your next coloring attempt may be much different if he/she does. 😉 Now that you’ve honored our request for colored pencils, do you have any techniques for oil pastels? I found a huge set of 39 the other day at Goodwill for $1.99. (Some are missing and they’re Loony Tunes brand, so probably not the best, but who can pass up a deal like, even if it’s just to scribble around a bit.) I haven’t checked out Purple Onion for a while, but I can see from this image that it’s time for another look.

  242. Keena says

    I just love that sweet snowman!! And your card? Perfect!! I think colored pencils are my new favorite .

  244. Jan Elmore says

    This has been the best challenge ever. I’m learning so much about color and paint and pencils and ink and…..WOW! There’s so many reasons to feel blessed & happy!

  246. Sandra F says

    Love the concept of the snowman being happy about the sun..love the irony!
    Great inspiration…played with pencils this weekend…so much fun!

  248. sherry butcher says

    Great, I love colored pencils and this is helpful. Thanks so much Michelle for the stamps in the giveaway.

  249. Donna Toledo says

    Great use of colored pencils and masking! Really cute and colorful card. Thanks for sharing!

  253. Milka says

    Hello Kathy 😮 ) Well that’s an awesome card! I love love love how you colored it! Thank you so much for sharing. This is on my “try this and that” list. :o) Thank you and Michelle for the giveaway. :o) Love Purple Onion Design stamps. :o) hugs

  259. Julie says

    I like your style…coloring in bed….my kind of gal! Your card, all your cards are always so pretty!

  260. Julie says

    I have bought several sharpeners, I kick myself everytime I think we left our old sharpener, in the pantry, when we sold my parents house….ugh! I love using colored pencils too!

  261. Candy says

    What a darling snowman!!
    Again you have taught me something new – I had no idea you could use Distress
    inks over coloured pencils! :o)

  263. Wendy molnar says

    I love that happy little snowman! And what a clever idea to use the Distress Ink over the pencil crayons…. Genius!

  266. Kristen Kostelnik says

    The snowman is adorable and I love the way you used the distress inks here. I have looked at those tiny ink pads and not been sure how I would use them. Now I know! (:

  267. KT Fit Kitty says

    Such a sweet card! I love your pencil colouring and gorgeous background! The snowman is adorable! Thank you for the awesome giveaway!

  271. Robin in WA says

    Love your card and how you got more color quickly. I would have never thought to use distress inks over colored pencils! Love Purple Onion Designs.

  273. Genevieve says

    I really like to follow you and your challenge. Thanks for sharing your amazing “work” 🙂

  274. Mary K. Parker says

    Derwent battery operated pencil sharpener is great for Colored pencils. It has two sizes, doesn’t eat them, nor have I sharpened them to a sharp point, but the perfect rounded easy point nice to color with. It’s $54 on amazon. I paid $36 for mine last year. It’s great for an electric sharpener.

  279. Rosy Newlun says

    Oh squeeeee! I love how you made the snowman glowing where the sun touches him, on grass, with a bit of melting at the bottom. So much depth in your coloring!

  281. Emily Keel says

    Cute Card! I agree about needing a sharp point on the pencils – it just helps you get that right color.

  291. Marlyn Rojas says

    I love color pencils! Purple onion designs have beautiful stamps, all of them are lovely! Great card Kathy!

  297. Jo says

    Woohooo thanks for the chance to win! As for your card, wow! I LOVE how gorgeous this looks all done up in colored pencils. Now I know the trick is to use the sharp points… very good tip to know… you always do great work!
    Hugs,
    Jo
    xox

  298. Amanda Christensen says

    I love how you added Distress Ink over your colored pencil background! I’ve never thought to do that. Thanks for the tip!

  299. DonnaC says

    Fantastic technique using distress ink over colored pencils! I love purple onion designs stamps. Love the card! Thanks Kathy.

  302. Jen Petersen says

    Cute card! Brilliant idea to mask it off to enhance the yellow. Sharp pencils are indeed the only way to go!

  304. Janet says

    Why not have a snowman celebrate……..he is going to melt!!!! Awesome card and great ideas! Thank you!!!

  314. Carmen N says

    That snowman looks so happy … a lot happier than the ones around here (it’s supposed to be 50º tomorrow! Yippee!)

  322. meghan says

    My favorite colored pencils and my favorite inks. This little guy is adorable. Love that cheerful smile. Great use of color too.

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