Hello friends. Welcome to DAY FIVE of the 30 Day Coloring Challenge. Today, I’m teaming up with Ally Cope who is hosting this month’s Power and Spark Challenge over at the Power Poppy Blog. Their challenge is all about coloring and it’s called, Switch Up Your Shades. In the spirt of coloring Power Poppy is has a talented line and a blog hop today. There is a chance to win a free Power Poppy Stamp Set! Click here to get all of the details 🙂
Before you hop over The Power Poppy Blog I have my own giveaway and a video for you. In the video I am using the Spectrum Aqua watercolor glitter markers. Let me tell you they are just as delicious as they sound and I found it really easy to blend the colors. A huge thanks to Jody from Hallmark Scrapbook & Crafts for sending me the markers, paper and storage case. Yes it was like Christmas right!
To see the video larger click here.
It’s always hard to photograph the beautiful glittery goodness but, I hope you can see it a little.
If you are new to my blog and to The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge it’s never to late to join and you don’t need to “catch up” .Click HERE to read more about the 30 Day Coloring Challenge and here if you want to see how I prepared. 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.
MY GIVEAWAY: I am giving away a goodie bag plus this storage case compliments of Jody 🙂 You know the drill just leave a comment. I will announce a random winner this Sunday the 7th.
Ok it’s time to get inspired and put your blinders on because the Power Poppy gals are so incredibly talented.
Here is the line up and don’t forget the Power Poppy blog will have all the info and the full list too. Have a wonderful weekend and I will see you tomorrow for Day 6. Hugs, Kathy
Pooja says
Wow..WOnderful coloring !
theCook says
What a beautiful card! Love those colorful birds!
Becca Yahrling says
Well, I loved your video and didn’t think it was a failure at all. And being a birdie lover, I just adore your beautiful card. I love seeing the cardinals when they come to So. FL (they’re so small, you really have to look for them!). Thanks for your videos, teachings, the color challenge & giveaways! Off to Power Poppy …
sherry varga says
Your cards are so pretty. I sure would love to win those markers.
I have Spectrum Noir alcohol markers and they are so nice.
I would love to try the Spectrum Aqua. I love this coloring
challenge, it is so fun!
jessica says
What a beautiful card and amazing watercoloring!
Love those new markers!!
Thanks for sharing!
Jennie says
What a beautiful card! You’re tempting me to try another medium.
Stephanie W says
Beautiful coloring!! Wow!! Thanks for the chance to win.
Susan says
I love their alcohol markers and I love seeing how you use the watercolors.
Becky says
What a gorgeous card. I’ve been playing with my regular Spectrum Aqua watercolors, but I’m thinking I might need the glitter ones, too. 🙂
Vinita Jain says
Beautiful watercoloring and love these cardinals, such a bright and cheerful creation!
Mirella says
Love the card and the colouring! I haven’t heard of these markers before, will keep an eye on these now! 🙂
Holly Waller says
Beautiful card Kathy!
June says
I’ve only just recently ‘found’ your blog and it’s wonderful and inspiring. I would so love to win your goodie bag giveaway, but as I don’t live in the US (I’m in Ireland), I don’t know if I qualify for a chance to win.
Either way, thank you for a brilliant and lovely blog. And have a lovely weekend, besides.
Deepti Stephens says
Wow! You make very beautiful cards, kathy. 🙂
Patti Painter says
This is one of my favorite days…water color, Power Poppy and you coloring! Love the video on this one. The touch of orange does give the cardinal some definition, I would have never used that. Thanks for all the info and your hard work.
Janet Cobb says
I’m dying to try the Spectrum Aqua watercolor glitter markers! Thanks for high-fiving them! 🙂
Natalie Godfrey says
WOW! Awesome card. Love the effects of the pens.
Marcia says
Gorgeous!! Love those cardinals!!
Carol Castillo says
Such glittery goodness and so vibrant! Love it!
Kailash says
Stunning card, love all your added details!!!
Annette Allen says
I love how you blend color this card is just perfect.. thanks for sharing and inspiring.
Marissa M. says
OH MY GOSH!!!! Those markers look AMAZING!!!!! Thanks for the chance to win!
I says
Cardinals are my favorite bird – I find it hard to get the colors blended properly though.
Vicky C says
Beautiful colouring as always and absolutely love the card!
Milka says
Oh WOW!!! Kathy, your card is GORGEOUS! Love these birdies and how you colored them. :o)
I watched your video… I mostly mess up my images when coloring background and then spending time and time fixing them. It never came on my mind to color background first and after that image. LOL
Also, watching you using white gel pen encourages me to use it more. :o) It looks so pretty and gives that something special to images. :o)
Thank you for sharing your gorgeous creation, video, tips and for the giveaway. Those markers are MUST TRY. :o)
HUGS
Milka xx
Hoosier says
What black ink pad did you use to stamp the image?
Kathy Racoosin says
I used SSS black ink pad. Thanks for checking in and have fun coloring. 🙂
Fran Gumprecht says
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your talent and information! Very informative!
BunnyD says
What a lovely image! It would make a darling Holiday card. The Spectrum Aqua markers remind me very much of the Wink of Stella markers I’ve seen used in videos. Do you find them similar Kathy? I’ve only ever used the clear one personally.
Kathy Racoosin says
I have never watercolored with Wink of Stella but the Spectrum marker feels similar.I have seen other crafters using clear Wink of Stella over dried watercolor areas. A crafter friend of mine has used a watered down wink of stella marker when the glitter has gotten low and used it as a waterbrush with Zigs. Experiment have fun for you. Hope these tips help. 🙂
Gabriella says
What beautiful coloring. I love the stamp set too!
Michelle P. says
Oh, the Spectrum Aqua watercolor glitter markers seem really cool, never heard of them before. Thanks for introducing me to them. ^^
Lisa Haines says
You never cease to AMAZE me….love your talent and LOVE this challenge…
Jane Crisci says
Love your card! It is beautiful!
jerrie says
I love the way you color around your image and finish it off. What a fun week of coloring inspiration!
Janna Gray says
Beautiful card. Love the glitter
Karen B. says
Awesome video! Really enjoying this series. Thank you!
Melanie Smith says
Beautiful coloring and a great stamp. Loving this month of coloring. Thank you so much for hosting.
Julie Curtis says
These markers are gorgeous! Your painting technique is similar to mine. I water color almost everything I do because I don’t have markers yet and I love painting!
Lisa Haines says
PS: The latest Watercolor Class at OCC was FANTASTIC. I have taken them ALL, and as you know I am a huge fan!
I highly recommend ANY and ALL classes at the Online Classroom and admit that all three of the Watercolor Classes are MY favorites! The most recent class is SUPERB!!
Kathy Racoosin says
I totally agree that the OCC classes are Fantastic. They are a superb source to learn from and watch so many techniques. They are so worth the reasonable subscription fee and you have access forever to go back and review etc. Thank you for your sharing your wonderful experiences. 🙂
Patti J. says
Your card is lovely! Thanks for the video tutorial, and for the chance to win.
Betty says
have never used these markers and would love to give them a try – especially since most of my copics (favorite colors anyway) have dried out – great video and as usual wonderful coloring
Kathy Racoosin says
Betty, you purchase refills for your copics. They are easy to refill and your refils will give you many marker fills. You can use refils for painting and various other techniques. This is one of the reason people invest in copics because they are refillable. I hope this tip helps. Thank you for joining in on the fun. 🙂
Star Davis says
Great card and I love those birds.
Kathy Thisted says
what a fun video! love seeing you color and seeing new stuff
Traci says
I have been thinking of trying these markers for some time…looks like now is the time! Thaks for the great video.
Salley says
Great video! Thanks.
Mary Brown says
Oh my goodness! I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited about a giveaway. These markers lol like sooo much fun! And I have an addiction to glitter 🙂
I love, love the cardinal stamp. They’re such beautiful birds…it’s pretty infrequent, but when they’re around, you can spot them a mile away where I live, as I think they just may be the only birds in our state that are colored (besides the blue jay, which are more rare to be seen than the cardinal!)
Thanks, as always, for inspiring me, and for sharing your wonderful talent. Much love. Xo
Kathy Racoosin says
These markers have your name on them. Your addition to glitter will be satisfied. LOL Thank you for joining the challenge and finding time for you. 🙂
Lynndee says
These markers look like so much fun…thank you for opening my eyes to something else I think I’m going to have to have…because who wouldn’t want a little glitter in their watercolor! But seriously they look like they blend beautifully!
Anita says
Thanks for sharing you tips for water coloring. Your coloring is beautiful.
Nancy S says
Another beauty!! You never disappoint. Definitely interested in those markers.
Kim H says
What I love most about your videos is that you are so creative and you let us see your true process. I absolutely can’t wait till your next cards are posted. I love love your 30 color challenges!
Suzanne says
Glitter! I love it!
Tami B says
These markers seem to be like Wink of Stella just w/ more color. Is the sparkle about the same?
Kathy Racoosin says
Tami, They seem the same but I haven’t done a side by side comparison. Have fun doing for you! 🙂
barb macaskill says
As soon as I saw the card I knew it was colored with the Spectrum Sparkles pens! Aren’t they delicious? I have had mine for about 1 week and am totally addicted to them!! They are mesmerizing!
LOVE your card and would love the storage for my pens!! Thanks to you and Jody for the chance to win some awesome goodies!!
Laura P. says
Oooh, beautiful colors in those markers, Kathy! Count me in on loving those little cardinals, too! I am going to check out the Power Poppy blog for some inspiration!
Lisa T says
Such a pretty card and unique effect with the markers. Thank you for all the time you put into this challenge and don’t apologise for your videos, they are always so helpful, I ove to watch them!
Barb Chmura says
Love the card. It has a vintage feel! The markers look so cool!
Valerie Breingan says
Wow I’m Definately gonna get these.I had no idea you could do so much with them.There BEAUTIFUL. GORGEOUS cards Kathy.BLESSED day
Marsha D says
Such beautiful coloring!
Lolita D says
What a beautiful card you have created, but then I love cards with birds on them. Love watching the videos, they always have great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Diana B says
Love the sparkle in those aqua markers – must order some today!
bev p says
I love your rambly chat! I think you may be just a little like me in this way: I can’t do two things at once! I think it’s just awesome that you would even try to encourage all of us followers by creating video and explaining your process. Some of us are still fairly new at all this, so I count it as instruction time! I always learn something. All that and a chance to get some fun stuff–who can complain? (Forgive me if I am overstepping; I had to do a teaching video once, then critique it. I kept getting sidetracked by random observations that had nothing to do with what I was supposed to be watching. Like the shine on my nose that whited out the screen, or the fact that my blouse was doing something funny at the neckline! It doesn’t take much to distract!) I think you are so brave to do all this, and with a new program to learn too. You are way too amazing!
Kathy Racoosin says
I agree. It’s like the old saying I have trouble walking and talking and chewing gum all at the same time.LOL Your mind gets ahead of your mouth etc. Thank you Bev for always being so supportive and kind. Hugs, 🙂
SUSAN JACOBS says
I gotta try these! Love the glittery look.
Judy Stiles says
What a cute stamp set and your coloring is amazing!
Karen Lai says
Love it! So beautiful. Really amazon coloring
Carol Casavant says
Your videos are never failures…I could watch you paint all day…Thanks for the chance to win… 🙂 🙂
Gloira Lee says
Today video and card are so wonderful!
The stamp and marker color is beautiful too.
I love watercolor and I want to try watercolor today!
Norma Medrano says
Hi Kathy, wow, really loving those glittery Aqua Markers. Perfect for your 30 day challenge posts. You are such an inspiration to my card making and adore all your work. Please keep posting so I, as so many others, enjoy being privileged to your blog posts.
p.s. Hope I win, hehe.
Sherry says
When I create a card during this challenge I always have your videos in my mind and wonder what I would say to you if you were in the same room with me. And I always think Thank You!!!!
Kathy Racoosin says
How sweet! I can always be in the room with you. LOL I’m glad you are finding time to enjoy yourself. 🙂
Kelly Massman says
sweet card! I love it!
Michelle C says
That stamp right there is delightful! Love the magic of AquaMarkers too!
Jenna Batik says
Beautiful markers and gorgeous coloring as always. Love the hint of sparkle.
Lisa l says
I love the gorgeous coloring on here and the white accents!!!
Tona says
Wonderful card! I love those birds.
dena schaufele says
no end to the talent
Allison Cope says
What a beautiful medium Kathy! Love what you did with the Cozy Cupfuls stamp set. I love experimenting with new mediums too. Hugs!
Lucy G says
Love this! I am so inspired – off to watercolor now!
ionabunny says
Oh my, I love that little scene, so beautifully coloured, and yes I can see the sparkle. These markers look like must haves so everything crossed. Off to hop now. Hugz
Mary W says
The colors are so vibrant and I just love that little bird and cups! Thanks for the video and chance to win and link up. Never visited them before but will again, now.
Marcie Lovett says
Loving the challenge, Kathy!
Jeanne K says
Love your video today! Those markers look intriguing.
Marty H says
I’ve been wanting to try these markers…You have made such a lovely card coloring with them.
Barbara S says
I’m hearing so many exciting comments about these markers that I *must* try them! Thanks for all your inspiration.
Susan Pyra says
Wow, another great video. The markers look fun to color with and I like the brightness of the paper. Thank you Kathy for sharing.
TaeEun says
Gorgeous coloring! Enjoyed watching your video! Thank you for sharing!
Jennifer K says
Your birds are so beautiful! I have been wondering about those markers, great to see you use them. Thanks for another great video, I really enjoy them!
Kathy says
Those markers look so cool. Love what you did with them!
Lynne in NI says
Beautiful card! I’ve only just bought my first Power Poppy stamp, think it may be one of many 😉
Sylvia says
The Spectrum markers are so vibrant, just beautiful.
Dot Freel says
Beautiful image that you colored so gorgeously. I really want to try those markers now.
Lydia says
Love the color! So vibrant and great use of color! 😉
Glennis F says
Love the look with the new markers – would be thrilled to win these
Jennifer T says
Super cute image and great coloring! Glitter markers huh? Gonna have to check them out =) Happy Friday!
RebeccaL says
I just discovered Power Poppy stamps and they are beautifully detailed. The one you used is one of my favorites. I just love the wee bird o the teacups. Lovely card!
Daria says
I was wondering about these markers and thinking of trying out the clear one. Thank you for the introduction to them. I always enjoy seeing the watercoloring videos. I love using watercolor, but I need a whole lot more practice. Your card is darling.
Victoria says
Thank you for sharing! I’ve seen the Sparkle pens in the local craft store (I already have the Noir pens) and was wondering how they were to be used!
Denise Bryant says
Fabulous coloring on your beautiful card!
Brenda says
Ooooh wonderful! Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂
Chantal S says
Great card. Love the coloring. Thanks for the inspiration.
Hugs, Chantal S
Sheri K says
As always, gorgeous coloring and how cool to be gifted with those fabulous markers–and how nice you are to share with us! THanks for another great video–do not apologize lady–you are busy too, have no idea how you have time to comment on all of our coloring! Have a wonderful weekend and I just keep on coloring!
Cindy says
I’ve just found your site and I’m so glad I did! Looking forward to the inspiration!
Kathy Racoosin says
Welcome and come join the fun whenever you can! The whole idea behind the challenge is to do something fun for you every day even if it’s only for 5 minutes. I’m so thrilled you found me and my wonderful community of coloring enthusiasts. 🙂
Cammy Wall says
Amazing! Sparkle & markers….hmmm, sounds like a wonderful idea!
Stephanie bzm0mma2 says
Wow! What a great giveaway and beautiful card!
Carmen says
Yayy! Thanks ! You’re amazing
Carla Hundley says
Lovely work on your
card. I love the blue
shadow around all
the stamped images.
Carla from Utah
Lori Uren says
Love how you always mostly do t h e blue outline. It’s just so pretty!
I need to take a moment and go color today.
Thanks for inspiring all of us.
Elizabeth Grimball says
I love stamps with a bird scene! Those glitter markers look fabulous. You are very talented and full of great tips and info.
Amy Cooley says
These markers look like a lot of fun to play with! Thanks for sharing your beautiful card!
Jean Marmo says
So sweet! love the coloring!!
Lisa M says
I do see the sparkle! I do see the sparkle! Gorgeous! I love participating in the daily marker coloring challenge! Thank you so much for starting this!
Shirley says
Great video and beautiful colorful card.
Janet D. says
Yummy glitter markers!! Beautiful card, I have this stamp set and I love it! Thanks for the inspiration.
Wanda Reynolds says
Amazing talent!
Kristina CraftyPaws says
Gorgeous coloring! TFS and a chance to win too. Big hugs, Kristina
Mary Wright says
I love the blue outline, such a nice touch. Thanks for sharing your makes, they are all so beautiful 🙂
Susan says
Love the card, the video and the commentary! Great stamp, markers and paper. Thanks so much for sharing.
Heidi H says
Adorable! Those markers do look like fun!
Jean Chaney says
Pretty birds, and I like your new markers too!
Oliev says
Great card, lovely video:-) Have a nice weekend!
Judy B says
Love the birds! The stamp set is so sweet. Thanks for sharing.
Bobbie says
Love the card but better yet those watercolor markers are awesome. I would love to get some of those. Then if I happen to have my name picked for the watercolor class I could use the markers lol. Great day and great job yet again Kathy
Myrle C says
Beautiful card. Love the colors. Thank you for the tips using the watercolor pens.
Taris T. says
You are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your beautiful talent!
Taniesa and Taegan says
Taegan (my 9 year old) and I loved your video today! She loved all the sparkly color!!! I loved the card and the tips too! Thanks so much!!!!
julie m says
such a cute card. great coloring, as usual. i ‘m still working on shading. just have to keep practicing.
Saundra Rega says
Your card is fabulous, Kathy! Love the bright and beautiful colors!!
Wendy molnar says
As always, your card and video are wonderful to see! I learn so much from watching you colour away so happily! Thanks.
Barb Ghig says
So many great ideas on this card, Kathy, and I’m loving all the sparkle! Thank you so much for sharing them with us!
Sara Sturgill says
Hi Kathy!! 🙂 What a beautiful card!! Those markers look fabulous!! I love listening to your videos and watching you color. So, I don’t think the video was too long or a failure…it was awesome!!
Kathy Racoosin says
Awwww thanks, Sara 🙂
Angie Hall says
Thanks to the intro to these markers. They are new to me. Very interesting and intense colors.
Mary Holshouser says
A beautiful card.
The coloring is fantastic.
Love the birds.
thanks for sharing.
kim b says
Beautiful card, beautiful coloring
Gaylynn says
Pretty card and coloring. I would love a goodie bag or storage solution like this. Thanks for the opportunity.
Debbie Eslinger says
a beautiful card and amazing watercoloring
Barb Schmidt says
This card is so cute… I just love your videos, they make me smile and that’s what it’s all about
Hugs
Di W says
Your card is beautiful! I’d love to try those markers….
Edith says
This is so beautiful! Love the bright colours!
Edith
Bernice says
Beautiful card! Love the vibrant colors.
Jill A says
Beautiful card—love to watch you color thanks for sharing!!!!!!
Kathy White says
Thank you for the inspiration to go color!
Nancy Wilcox says
Wonderful coloring…. how can you go wrong with glitter markers? Thanks for sharing.
mikki says
Cardinals are my favorite! Very pretty card.
Carolyn says
Those markers did blend easily. I loved how you blended different colors to add depth and loveliness to your coloring.
Amy McVey says
Wow! Wonderful card and a generous giveaway! Thank you for both!
Pearl says
I have never used these markers before Kathy but they seem amazing! Plus your colouring is beautiful 🙂 Yes, I can see the sparkle.
Janet Sisk says
WOW! You have mad coloring skills! Love the way those markers blend so well. Thanks for the inspiration. 😀
Betsy says
Love the markers and their vibrant colors. Your coloring is beautiful!
Anne says
Oh my goodness ! Awesome as usual! Thanks for shareing
Gilda (McStamper) says
Your coloring is awesome. Thanks for the videos.
Elle says
Beautiful colouring! Really enjoyed the video 🙂
Clemencia says
I love your coloring, don’t know if I can do the same, thanks so much for the giveaways 🙂
Katerina says
Another lovely medium and another amazing result! You birds look so inspiring!
Laurie DiGregorio says
I truly just love watching you color, Kathy! I love your narrations, and they really help me a lot when I attempt to color on my own! Thanks for all you do!
Marlene says
This 30 day color challenge has been very inspiring as I have entered the worlds of card making once again! Thanks for the chance to play : )
"Barbara says
Very cute stamp! Have a good day.
Edwige says
I love my Spectrum Noir, I’ve seen the Spectrum Aqua but you just convince me to give them a try. Colors are just awesome and I’m also in love with glitters. Thanks for sharing this.
Diane says
Thanks for sharing! I loved watching you work with the glitter markers. Your birds look great.
Shona Chambers says
I still haven’t tried putting a soft blue around my water coloured images yet but yours looks so good, I might have to try it today. Thanks so much for the inspiration!!!!
Berina Febin says
Beautiful card Kathy!! As always, it’s a pleasure to watch you color!! Those markers look awesome!!
-Berina
Moxie Craftie
FeM says
Another beautiful card. I’d like to eventually try those markers. Thanks for sharing your talent.
beverly says
There is no way you can possibly read every one of these comments. This has been a fun video .LOL
Susan G says
Just so mesmerizing to watch you color. I love it. Your card turned out so gorgeous. I also love cardinals. Thanks for another great coloring day.
Suzanne says
Love to see different ways to color and with different coloring tools
María Alba Negrón says
Marcella is a genius! She draws gorgeous stamps for us to enjoy and you colored it PERFECTLY! Thanks for the chance to win!
Cariños,
María Alba
Melissa friedrich says
Beautiful bird, love the glitter markers and cute storage case!
Terry B. says
Beautiful coloring!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Eva says
Wow!!! I didn’t know about those markers and they look awesome!!! I need them!
Shelli says
Wow! Beautiful card! Love the stamp and really love the markers! I definitely have marker envy but also have major color envy!! Your coloring is so pretty! Thank you for sharing and inspiring!
Sue D says
Fabulous coloring with these markers.
Debbie Peysen says
Awesome card. I never have seen those pens before. They look very interesting. I do like Hallmark Scrapbooking & Crafts. Great store and great service. Thanks Kathy.
Gwen says
Love your card, so pretty! Fun to watch your video, you do a great job!
Carol H. says
Love your card and how you colored it all. Beautiful!! Your video is really good too. It’s so helpful to see it in progress. Thank you!!!
Cheryl L. says
Oh, so pretty! I just love the brights and jewel tones…and glitter?…sign me up! 🙂
Duckie says
How amazing! Love the glitter effect!
Paulette S. says
Hi Kathy!! These Spectrum Noir glitter pens look great. What a nice gift. I need some Power Poppy stamps! The geraniums are on my list and the parakeet too! Before I got into card making I raised exotic birds and they are facinating. Before that I would sneak around outside and take photos of the wild birds and that was thrilling too. Thanks for all that you share!
Irene Grau says
That card is beautiful. I only have the purple sparkle pen that I got as a freebie with an order from Crafter’s Companion, but it’s GORGEOUS! I haven’t seen the other colors live, but if that purple is any indication, they’re all stunning. Looking forward to playing with more of them!
Teri w says
Love the birds! Colorful and bright!
Teresa Doyle says
Gorgeous panels Kathy, love the image you are using. I always enjoy your videos and I like watching in real time without voice-overs. Its like we are crafting together in the same room. Those markers look similar to Wink of Stella in the style of the pen???
I’m not on Instagram so I don’t get to see what everyone is doing:(
TFS!
Kathy Racoosin says
They feel similar in my hand and when I am using them. I hope this helps. Keep finding that special time for you. Thank you for joining me. 🙂
susan hatfield says
Love your coloring and those birds!
Lindarub says
Great card love the birds.
Cyndie says
Wow, your coloring is fabulous! Oh and thanks for the nice comments on my photo.
Rufus says
Hmmm, water color glitter markers…right up my alley! Those look like fun!
Lisa Silver says
That image is lovely! I really love cardinals and how vibrant the glitter markers are!
Brandi R says
Beautiful card! Now I have another set of markers to add to my wishlist….lol. Gorgeous ♥
Marie049 says
Love the bright colors of these watercolors pens. Nice card
Allyson Kettler says
Cardinals are my favorite and you make them look so lucious with the watercolors! What a great surprise to receive in the mail. I am sure they would be a great addition to anyone’s collection. Thank you for all of your beautiful work. Can you share the name of the stamp set that you used?
Tammie says
Great glitzy markers.
Carol says
beautiful card – those markers look amazing!
Meghan says
Wonderful cards
Mimi R says
Beautiful coloring on this card! You make it look so easy!
Mari Nyx says
I can watch you color and blend and listen to you talk all day long. You color with such naturally raw ability that no matter what you touch, sparkles and turns to liquid gold. (Even if the medium isn’t sparkly). The Spectrum Aquas remind me of the Copic atyou Spica pens.
I love the image of the stacking tea cups/bowls and the cardinals. I love these challenges and love how spoiled I am becoming with all the videos this time around. My internet has been on/off for last few weeks so it is like Christmas when I am on and can watch a bunch of you. Thank you so very much for doing the challenge and for a chance to win. You rock! ~Mari~
Roxy says
Kathy your videos r always fun, great and informative we all love you and so appreciate that you take your time to do this for us… Your coloring and cards are always beautiful..
using the Orange another great tip.. Your card exceptionally beautiful.. Off to Power Poppy
Terri (terriavidreader) Scott says
I’ve not done any water coloring, but this looks so good. Thanks for a chance to win, and maybe give it a try!
SharonP says
Kathy the video was anything but a fail I love that you just chat away….keeping it real. Your colouring skills just blow me away! I just got the set of regular aqua snow I’m wanting these (whine). Thanks for another awesomely inspiring day!
sharla~ says
Oh…I love those teacups, what fun colors and a cute little scene with the birds!! <3
TracyM #6773 says
FIZZ and SPARKLE – what FUN 🙂
BEAUTIFUL stamp and FABULOUS colouring, these markers look like they would be great to work with!!!
PLEASE don’t include me in your prize draw Kathy – while it is always awesome to win crafty goodies, especially ones I’ve not tried before or ones that are difficult to access here, the postage on the storage case would be way too expensive for international.
PS – don’t know what you think was wrong with your video, I saw you in action, learnt some creative tips and got inspired too => THANK YOU for sharing!!!
Ashwini says
Color + glitter! Can’t imagine not having fun with those!
Vikki H says
La-Dee-day! Those are fun, sparkly markers! Your instructions and style help me so!
shartl says
I almost never color my images because I’m kind of intimidated by all the different paints and markers so I always appreciate your tips and hints! These little birds are so cute and fun!
Cheryl says
I love the bright colors in your card. Very cheerful!
Francene Greene says
Very nice! The colors are rich and vibrant!
Marianne says
Such a sweet image and card, Kathy.
I managed to do a little mindless colouring in a colouring book at the hospital yesterday (pre-op exams, but surgery of DH has been posponed for a few weeks because of his blood values and his lungs). Also tried a little watercolouring last night but I was really too tired to concentrate. And now I’m back at my computer trying to make up for lost time and meet the deadline on Monday morning…
Teresa Ciarleglio says
Beautiful card and wonderful video! Love the colors!
Cindy Brooks says
Oh my, those colorful birds are gorgeous!
Lucy E. says
Oh how I love glittery goodness! Those cardinals are so fun! The cardinals in our yard seem very shy. I love how they are dedicated to each other! Thanks for sharing your love of coloring!
Susan Stenning says
Hi Sue here, what very vibrant colours, and on craft card too!
Janet Swanlady21 says
Love your colouring … and added white details.
wanda mccammon says
I just love this stamp and have seen it colored many different ways. but you have such a unique style with everything that you color…………just so fun and beautiful!
Marti T says
Love your color combinations and “how” you achieve your signature style. Thanks for the inspiration, Kathy.
Cindy G. says
Oh my! Those markers are wonderful! The cards are beautiful with all that sparkle. Love your work and thanks for doing this 30 day coloring challenge- it is so much fun!
NatQuebec says
What a beautiful coloring !! Thanks for your video. And the little finished card is stunning. Thanks for the chance to win.
Linda Hicks says
I love your card. I was excited to see you using the new spectrum noir sparkle pens! I just received one so now I can’t wait to use it. Thanks for sharing your process with us and for the opportunity to win in your giveaway!
Dawn Skene says
This is such a cute image and you colored it beautifully!
Susieq says
Just beautiful. Your coloring inspires me to do more.
Terri H. says
What fantastic maarkers! I would love the chance to win this set and get busy playing with them.
silvia says
wow, I love this card
Diana @ Looking says
I am still hanging in there getting something done each day. Always stop by here to see what is up
Tracy Bradley says
Your video was definitely not a failure! I love it when you share your process with us! I really enjoy your 30 day challenges. Thanks Kathy!
carol says
How lucky we are that you share your creativity, time and talents with us, not to mention the generosity of the give-aways! Your cards are always amazing; your videos inspiring! Thank you for giving me incentive to colour, to create, to design, to PLAY!
~carol
Pam Hammarlund says
I love how you add white to your work. It really adds so much. I have the regular Spectrum Aqua markers, but now glitter?! I must get them.
KT Fit Kitty says
Those markers look fabulous! Love your water-colouring! It is hard to see the sparkle though. I coloured again on Day 5 and made it into a card so I just linked it up today. 5 days and going strong! I enjoyed your video – thank you for the inspiration! And thank you for another awesome giveaway!
D.AnnC says
Gorgeous! I especially love the background shading!
Kristina Beagle says
I did not realize these came in sparkle!! LOVE!!
Michelle Billey says
Beautiful shading on your card Kathy! Those birds are adorable! Thank you for the chance to win this awesome prize
Bernie B says
Hi Kathy
This video was super useful … I have a cardinal stamp from another set that I am going to watercolor. It was fun to watch you color these 2 birds.
A-len-ka says
Your card is so beautiful and bright! I would love to try those markers and to create something similar to your cart!
Julye says
Fab colouring am loving your posts and I am so trying to find some time to get colouring thanks for all your inspiration.
Jen Petersen says
Love the glitter colors! So fun! Thanks for the chance to win !
Dara Lynn says
What a joy it is to watch you color with the new SN glitter watercolor brushes! Such a fan of the blue!!!
C Ewalt says
Love the color pens you used. Appear to be very easy to use.
Debbie says
I love this!
Jean Marmo says
Such fun! Love all of your projects!
Valika says
What a beautie. Amazing as always ❤
Shari Arbogast says
Thank you SO much for this video. I have both the Spectrum Aquas and the Spectrum Sparkle, and let me tell you. I had so many issues with those sparkles. Well, the biggest issue was letting my niece use them with me for the first time, because she had purple everywhere!! haha Boy does that pen leak. I will have to go back with a pin to the ones that wouldn’t pop open. (Thank you for that tip)
I love my aqua markers, but I think I need better paper, because they don’t blend well on what I have. My sparkle pens I used on Christmas cards, and they remind a lot of Wink of Stella, with color. They are SO sparkly! Just gorgeous.. The colors are amazing. I did put them up though, because they are so messy.. Just so my niece wouldn’t grab them, when I’m not around.
You have inspired me to have another go with them, though. This card is so gorgeous. I think maybe I just wasn’t using them properly. I’m also going to get some of that paper. It’s lovely.
Beautiful card. Thanks again for a wonderful challenge. I’m going to get like 20 of those storage containers.. all my Spectrums are in a box, and I have every color, even their alcohol markers.. I just love them, but I’m still working on getting brush nibs for the alcohol markers. So expensive.
Shari Arbogast says
Eek! So sorry for the long rambling post! ♥
Jo says
Hey Kathy!
I first want to say that your card is GORGEOUS! I love the water coloring that you did and that image is just lovely! Your white pen work really makes the image pop, love all that detail. And now I want to say something that I truly mean from the bottom of my heart. I really enjoyed your video this time around, more so than most of your videos. I think it is because you were just rambling on about things in general and you were being your true self… I enjoyed listening to you and watching you switch from color to color and I enjoyed seeing how you handled one of the markers not flowing and how you went ahead and took the pin to get it to flow… these are the little things that most people edit out of their videos and I really enjoyed seeing a video with real life going on in it…. and I appreciate that so much. So thank you for sharing such a wonderful video and thank you for the chance to win!
Hugs,
Jo
xox
♥ Jo’s Scrap Shack ♥
Lucy Schmidt says
I love watching you color and explain what you’re doing along the way. These birds are lovely, as is the finished card. I wish we had cardinals out my way. I like the idea of a bit of shimmer in the marker and certainly like that they’re so easily blended. I hope to do a little coloring during the Super Bowl, but not sure I can concentrate on both at once. So far, my 5 minutes a day has been used stamping some images. Gotta start somewhere, huh? Off to check out Power Poppy and the hop.
jengd says
Cute image and beautiful card!
Patti G says
I hav n’t heard of these markers. Love your card!!
Rebecca Ednie says
Wonderful challenge. Great card!
Linda Batson says
Just a lovely card, quite impressive.
Maureen Chandler says
Love your cards and coloring and videos – just like a chat with a friend! Thanks so much for all you share!!!
Cathy says
Hello from coloring Cathy. This is my favorite so far! I would love love love to try those markers .
Mary K. Parker says
Thank you so much for the Stamping Bella tips. I love how you changed the stamp into a girl about to float away. It looks almost like a completely different stamp.
Colleen says
Today’s card is gorgeous! I love the stamp and your coloring! My sparkle brush pens just arrived and now I can’t wait to try them out!
Aileen says
Kathy you lucky duck you. Nothing like trying something out and being able to tell the world what its like. Mind you they found a perfect person to highlight their product. Well done, what a beautiful card you made.
Liv Amor says
You are an inspiration. You make me want to color all the time!
Snow says
Your cards get prettier and prettier! I am really loving this challenge so very much!
Janielle Schafer says
I am def trying these pens. Thank you Kathy for your awe inspiring videos. So much to learn from you.
Angie Ha says
Great card! I’ve been itching to see those markers in action. Still can’t decide if they’re a must have but you worked your magic with them! 😉
Laura Johnston says
Lovely card! Reminds me of my love for bird watching! Such cute critters. Thank you for sharing.
Larissa Heskett says
SUPER AWESOME!! THANKS for sharing the FUN New Markers!! They look AMAZING!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
Bunny says
What a great storage unit, too.
Diane Quinlan says
I really liked your video….not a failure at all! I enjoyed watching you color and talk, while my husband watches the Super Bowl (not a fan of THAT!)
Never tried those markers, but they look very pretty. I do have the Zig watercolor brushes and like them. I think it depends on the paper you use as far as getting them to blend. I love the vivid colors!
Thanks for sharing! I will be back.
Olga says
Thank you for the tutorial. When it comes to papercrafts I love glitter so may have to give these a try.
Tina says
So cute!
Vivien Lee says
Your coloring is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!
jerrie says
This is such a fun stamp and the way you colored it made it pop! Fantastic card!!
Joyce says
So beautiful’ and love the marker storage.
KarenG says
Beautiful. I haven’t used these markers before, but used to use the Studio II Alcohol Markers many years ago and loved them. (Till they went out of business and I couldn’t get refills anymore. 🙁 I’ll definitely be looking in to these pens.
Sabrina Radican says
WOW!! It turned out absolutely beautiful!!!
Barb Ghig says
Thank you so, very much, Kathy! I am so excited to be one of the winners!!!
zehra says
awesome coloring, great card
Lagene says
Great video! Awesome cards!