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Hello Friends, How are you all? Do you miss my daily posts during the coloring challenge? I sure do miss you guys.

Today I want to welcome you to the Neat & Tangled Blog Hop to celebrate their 4th Birthday! Woo Hoo!  To start at the beginning go to the Neat and Tangled Blog.

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I have two projects for you and a video. and … Guess what .. there is a mini-release of new product to celebrate The Neat & Tangled Birthday!  You can shop for this awesome release here. 

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Bright colors for my watercolored background really made the die cut pop. My fav watercolor paper is the Tim Holtz watercolor paper.. it makes everything look crisp and bright.

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To make my white layer of cardstock stand out I used the chisel end of a Copic marker for a line of color. Just take the tip of the chisel and run it down the edges of your cardstock.

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I die cut the beautiful wreath twice from some green fun foam. I used the negative to line up everything when I “glued” down my layers. Adding the weight of the acrylic block seals everything together nicely.

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For my second project I have a video to share how I created these mini shaped cards.

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Kudos to Neat & Tangled for coming up with such stinkin cute lil skunks! Love them 🙂

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Having mini cards on hand is a must have and these were so much fun to create.

PRIZES! YES PLEASE 🙂 (1) $100 gift certificate to the Neat and Tangled shop PLUS (2) $50 gift certificate to the Neat and Tangled shop!!  Winners will be chosen from comments all along the hop all week long and announced on the Neat & Tangled Blog.

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 Next on the hop is the talented and “wicked” Jenn Shurkus 🙂 

Thanks for your visit today and I will be back tomorrow to announce the all of the winners during the coloring challenge. Have a great day. Hugs, Kathy

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  1. Christy Q says

    Oh, those mini stinker cards are just the cutest things ever!!! Love the video and thank you for showing how you made them. Your ‘hooray’ card is just stunning too – thanks for the tips on how to get everything to “line” up again!

  3. Vinita Jain says

    Love the brightness of colors on the first one and your mini cards are stinkin’ cute, who doesn’t love them! Thanks for the video to showing your beautiful coloring work and I love the addition of cute eyelashes:)

  4. Marianne says

    Your mini cards are stinkin’ cute indeed! Also love the watercoloured panel on your card. Isn’t it fun (and frustrating) how we sometimes forget to put the things we know into practice? When you were adding paint to the wrong part of the tail, I was almost shouting ‘Dab it off, Kathy!’ Maybe it worked, since you were dabbing the paint off while working on your panel haha. BTW, you can also lift off colour and water by using a dry brush (simply dab your brush dry on your kitchen towel ). I do miss the challenge. Yesterday, I wished I could upload my latest projects: a STAMPlorations colouring book page and a card inspired by yours from the Creative Chemistry class.
    Kali evdomada! Hve a good week!
    Marianne x

  5. Betty Handy says

    Those cards are so cute! Thank you so much for sharing all you do. You are very inspirational and I love your videos.

  6. Linda F says

    Those little skunks are so stinking cute. . Love the bright watercolouring on the Hooray die card too.

  8. Jan D., FL says

    Love your cards and the video….I’ve always been a fan, but my hubby, who is usually sitting within ear-shot when I’m watching, has become a fan as well. He and I both got a good chuckle from your s-l-o-w-w-w-w m-o-t-i-o-n-n-n-n dialog/dabbing. You are so funny. Great way to start my day watching your videos.

    Loved the edge tip for card panels. Note to self.

    Thanks for all your wonderful ideas and for being such a positive influence in the world of creating.

  10. Crafty Pink Pixie says

    Love the critter stamp and all the fun colors! That background you created is just lovely!

  14. carol says

    Vibrant and fabulous projects to showcase the new release, Kathy! Your hooray card is delightful and those little skunks! Oh my! Adorableness to the max! Once again, your video is sooooo appreciated (and so much fun, to boot!)
    ~carol

  18. BunnyD says

    I wish skunks didn’t smell so bad, they are so cute! What adorable cards Kathy! Took me ages to learn how to keep my clean pot of water clean! Heck I have to watch I don’t dip my paintbrush in my tea!

  20. Super Stick Chick says

    This is beautiful Kathy. Love the watercolor look you got with your Copics.

  22. Dolly says

    your first card is gorgeous!! Love the colors and the other little cards are TOO STINKIN” cute!!! TFS Kathy 😀

  24. Sue Washburne says

    Super adorable! Thanks for all the tips. And, yes, I do miss the daily color challenge posts 🙂

  29. Cindy Alviar says

    I love those little stinkers, they are too cutee!! I also love the watercolor technique, the colors are beautiful!!

  31. Meagan says

    I love the tip of lining your cardstock with the tip of a Copic for a pop of color, brilliant!

  34. Sue says

    I just loved the vibrant colors on your Hooray card background. I also enjoy watching your “process” videos because I’m just learning many of the skills you demonstrate. TFS!

  35. Evelyn B says

    Love your little stinkers!! Am really impressed with the green foam to highlight the white wreath – love the look that you created! Thanks for sharing!

  49. Rachel says

    I love the process that you go through to blend colors, experiment, correct–it’s all very dynamic, but the results are always wonderful. The mixing of pastel-like watercolors really gives a good effect.

  51. Becca Yahrling says

    Fun video … thanks for the laugh at the slow mo Kleenex spot! lol Your little stinkers are adorable and I love the wreath card as well, very pretty colors.

  56. Sandy G. says

    Ooh, love the hooray die and wreath on watercolored paper!! The little skunks are stinking cute too.

  59. Michelle Leone says

    A fabulous video and two a-mazing projects! Oh… those little stinkers are just adorable!

  61. Carol H. says

    I love those cutie skunk cards! Your video was great too and very informative and entertaining! Slow-mo dabbing–LOL! Thanks to Neat and Tangled for the chance at some awesome prizes!!

  64. Cheryl says

    I do not have a die cutting machine, so I must ask for a bit of clarification on the 4th Neat and Tangled down in your instruction sequence. Mit is the picture where you are talking about the green foam. Is that a “stamp positioner”. Are you using it to cut with your die or just line up your white paper with the green foam. Please explain more thoroughly what is happening in this picture/step.

  65. Jody K says

    The wreath card is beautiful but those little stinkers are the bomb! So stinking cute! Love it, thanks for sharing

  67. Jody K says

    The wreath card is beautiful but those little stinkers are the bomb! So stinking cute! Love it, thanks for sharing. Great watercolor tips too!

  69. Amy Cooley says

    Oh my goodness…the skunks are adorable! I like how you watercolored the sign. All of the new products are great!

  79. Linda Carson says

    Love the water colored background!! Your mini cards are adorable! I need to get some fun foam! Great idea!

  83. Kathy H says

    Love these colors! Thanks for the tip about coloring the edge of the card stock. I’ll have to try it!

  85. Tee Hall says

    The hooray card is most beautiful! I love the awesome colors! And the mini cards mare fantastic, perfect little note cards with a lot of uses!

  87. Lynda Miller says

    Great cards ,Kathy. You do beautiful and whimsical so well. It’s a joy to watch your videos.

  92. Joyce says

    I love the bright background of the card! And your so right, they are stinkin cute little skunk!

  93. Leanne S says

    The background of your card looks fabulous with those juicy colors. Cute skunks too.

  94. Mary Holshouser says

    Love the watercoloring. I finally made an attempt
    last week and loved it. I’ll be doing it a lot more.
    Putting the green foam under the wreath was a great
    idea. Gives depth and a little color.
    Beautiful card.
    thanks for sharing.

  95. Manda says

    I love your skunk shaped cards! The watercolor background of the card the skunk is holding is beautiful!

  97. Allison says

    Love the little skunk – I think the other beat me to the stinking cute comments!!!! Thank you for sharing your creativity!

  100. Chesney says

    These cards are so cute! Thanks for the tip about using the chiseled edge of the Copic. Such a quick way to add a pop of color!

  102. Sandra L. says

    Love your watercolor background with all those wonderful colors. Super job. Though I’m not a fan of skunks the mini’s are adorable and great video. Happy Birthday Neat & Tangled!

  103. ANN GREENE says

    Those little skunks are so cute. Your work is always so nice. Neat and Tangled puts out some really nifty products. I got Bright Baubles with a SOA from Catherine Pooler. I love that one too.

  112. Sandy says

    Thanks for all the great videos, I learn so much from watching them. The giveaway is just a bonus!

  115. sheron egolf says

    Love the little skunk! I had one of those little fellas almost walk up on me the other day, I froze he walked around the tree and I took off. That was as close as I want to get!

  117. Maggie B says

    Hi Kathy ~ Your little stand-up cards are too stinkin’ cute!! You always do the most fun and colorful creations! Thanks for the inspiration! ~HUGS~

  120. conil says

    Those shaped cards are stinkin’ adorable and that first watercolored card is beautiful.

  126. Angie Hall says

    The skunk image is so stinking cute. The background on the first card is gorgeous. Thanks

  127. Woendi Levitt says

    Lots of helpful info. You’ve convinced me I need to buy colored foam. Already have in my SSS cart. Besutiful card and super cute mini cards.

  129. Manda says

    Love your bright wreath card! The fluorescent edge works beautifully! The mini cards are so cute!

  131. Carolee McCaslin says

    Oh my your skunk mini cards are adorable!!!! Love them and Neat and Tangled:)

  138. Dot Freel says

    Happy 4th birthday Neat and Tangled! Love that skunk stamp set and your adorable mini cards made with them Kathy❣❣❣

  139. Bobbie says

    Yes Kathy we love to see that you are normal like the rest of us that make mistakes, messes and just can’t leave white areas alone lol. What an adorable little card, I really like it because you don’t have to mess with a large background and all. Thanks so very very much for having a video dear, to me it’s more enjoyable.

  142. Randi M. says

    Hi Kathy, those little skunk cards are beyond stinkin cute! I loved your video, and your idea for stacking in the negative to glue is superb! Your water coloring is beautiful. Thanks

  145. Katie Ingram says

    Love the way you got height and dimension with the double foam on the wreath card and loving the skunks!!

  148. KT Fit Kitty says

    I love all of your cards, Kathy! Your first card is just gorgeous – your watercolour looks amazing! Love the colours! The layered wreath is fabulous! And your little stinkers are adorable! I struggle with watercolour so I love to watch your process! I definitely need more practice! Thank you for your video!

  150. Jayell says

    The wreath is gorgeous and I love the touch of green behind it but those mini cards are just fantastic. Love them!

  155. Marcia Harrington says

    The skunks are cute but I’m really tired of skunks around our house this summer!! Every night we have a new stink!! Love the idea of putting the edge on the other card with markers!! Thanks for the tip.

  156. Nancy Lynn Kenny Monahan says

    Once again, just beautiful Kathy. I just watched your YT video so I won’t repeat myself here, but I just had to check out your wreath card…..as expected, “STUNNING”. Love the tip about running the Copic round the edge of the card too! I’m always learning something from you Kathy.

    God bless you

  159. Dara Lynn says

    How adorable are those little skunks!!!!!! Still loving the watercolor look on my cards too! Such the perfect touch of happy card artist!

  161. Dawn Y. says

    Just wonderful, Kathy! I love the tiny details you explain in your videos. Your special touches always take your cards to a whole new level. Many thanks!

  163. Denise Bryant says

    Fabulous cards! I love that gorgeous and delicate wreath, and the skunk is adorable! Awesome coloring!
    Happy 4th Birthday to Neat and Tangled!

  164. Hamutal Shafrir says

    Lovely creations! Your mini cards are absolutely adorable! Thank you for great inspiration!

  166. MarmiteMum says

    Love your mini skunk cards! I always try to hide the foam when I use it but now I will have to try using a contrasting colour now as it looks so good on your Hooray card.

  172. Suzette Thoeni says

    I love the stinking cards. What a cute idea. Thanks for sharing and I really enjoy your videos!

  174. Patt H. says

    Your coloring talents are in fine form with the awesome background on the first card & those mini stinkers are just adorable!!

  177. Anita in France says

    Such cute little critters, Kathy … and so fun … and a gorgeous wreath with the wonderful scripty sentiment … the background is awesome! Anita 🙂

  180. Lucy Schmidt says

    Pink is NOT my favorite color until you use it. 😉 The watercoloring on both projects is amazing. The little skunks are so cute. They’d make great place markers for a party.

  182. Aileen Ryan says

    Love the large wreath against those amazing colours for your watercolour background and then those skunk mini cards, what isn’t there to love. Totally brilliant, thanks for the share and a chance to win.

  185. Helen Holmes says

    Oh the mini cards are just adorable and the wreath card is so pretty with the lovely water coloured background. Such a lovely selection of new products to celebrate neat and tangled birthday.

  186. bev p says

    Too stinkin’ cute!!! Thanks for sharing. I love to play with watercolor this way. It’s so amazing what beautiful backgrounds you can do with wet paper and a drop of paint! If it doesn’t turn out the way you want, it makes lovely grocery list paper that’s hard to lose in your purse!

  187. Helen Holmes says

    Your mini cards are adorable, and the wreath card is so pretty, I love the watercoloured background, such gorgeous colours. Some wonderful new products to celebrate neat and tangled’s birthday

  188. Becky Reynolds says

    Wow! The wreath is gorgeous and the stinkin’ cards are just adorable! Great creativity, once again!

  196. Debbie says

    I love both of your cards today. The wreath is awesome… love the idea of using green foam behind the white yardstick. And that little skunk is adorable!

  200. Teresa Doyle says

    Oh my goodness, I don’t think I’ve seen cuter skunk stamps, ANYWHERE! Great work Neat & Tangled!
    A fabulous job to you Kathy, as well, these are just precious!

  201. Kristine Vencel says

    Oh my gosh, I never liked skunks (pee-yew!) but these little guys give a new meaning to the word ” stinkin”. Lol. What a great idea to keep these little cards on hand, something I am not good at .
    And the watercolor design? Stunning with its gorgeous BG colors!
    Thank you for some great ideas.

  202. Sharon Roselli says

    What a cute little card! Great stamp. Love the first card with the wreath die. I would never of thought to use colored fun foam with the white paper it makes it really pop.

  204. Jeanne-Marie says

    Those skunks are just adorable!! I love the water color technique you used to make your projects pop and the green foam you die cut your wreath with really gave your card dimension! Thank you for sharing!

  208. barbara lassiter says

    Love your beautifully colored wreath card! Great idea! The mini cards are just too cute and such a clever use of this new design from Neat and Tangled.

  210. Paula Fuller says

    Seeing the water color background and the cute skunk card, makes me want to run up to my craft room and color!! Just love how easy it looks.

  215. Julie H In MN says

    I started using fun foam just for dimension under a solid layer, haven’t tried with anything so detailed yet……great cards!!

  216. Linda Tupper says

    Love the lil’ stinker cards. How so sweet. Love the look of the green foam under the white wreath. Great ideas.

  220. Kathy Mc says

    Your little minis are so stinkin’ cute, Kathy! I’m already in love with Hooray and the wreath die-cut so I adore your watercolored background and colorful foam.

  221. Jeanne Jordan says

    Beautiful! I love the bright water color backgrounds for those signs held up by the skunks. The contrast of color with black and white makes them stand out beautifully. Happy Birthday to Neat and Tangled. Much continued success!

  225. Lauri Bacalzo says

    I love all the bright colors..and the skunk card is so stinking cute:)
    Thanks for sharing !

  227. Kim says

    Love your card. Adding dimension to the laurel wreath really makes a difference. Thanks for the tip on the water color paper. Your little skunk is adorable!

  230. DawnM. says

    Love your design, Happy Birthday Neat & Tangled, can’t wait on your future releases.

  231. BeverlyBL says

    I love your background on your wreath card and the skunk placards. And I like how you stacked the wreath.

  232. Christine Miller says

    Love the bright, fun background and the tip about using the foam for dimension. Thanks for sharing!

  234. Gretchen W says

    Kathy the first card really caught my eye, I am a sucker for wreaths. But the little stinker is so stinking cute. Thanks again for sharing a video!

  237. Roxy says

    Happy Birthday Neat and Tangled!!!! Fantastic background on your first card really Beautiful.. Love the little skunk cards such a clever cute idea… Love the slow mo add also lol hope you r having a great week
    Love and hugs
    One of your many admirers
    Roxy

  248. diane p says

    Oooh, I love the vibrant hot pink!… So bright and fun! I like the idea of stacking the fun foam for dimension and love the idea of using a colored piece instead of just white…it adds to the card and looks amazing!

  253. Jan Elmore says

    Hops are my favorite way to see new products and techniques. Your tips & tricks are just the best!

  255. Jennifer Lubinsky says

    So exciting neat and tangled turned 4. I love your card. As always, you do amazing coloring.

  265. Debbie A. says

    Beautiful cards, Kathy! Great job on the watercoloring and die cut stacking. Thanks so much for sharing with us and for participating in this great hop and giveaway.

  266. Mags B says

    What fabulous bright colours on your first card – but the mini ‘stinker’ cards are my favourite, they are adorable!

  268. Angie Williams says

    OH Kathy your Hooray card is so beautiful! And I love the little mini cards they are so adorable! Tfs

  273. Devy says

    I love your water coloring! That is one medium that I am “afraid” of! I have done very little, because it seems so messy and unpredictable ! But yours turned out beautifully!

  277. TracyM #6773 says

    BEAUTIFUL wreath card and STINKIN’ CUTE skunk cards Kathy!!!
    LOVE how you popped the wreath against the inky background, LOVE the little shaped skunk cards and wonderful watercolours!!! … I confess that shaped cards are an addiction for me at the moment.
    THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION and video – I LEARN SO MUCH from ALL the details you share, including the accents on the signs to make the sentiment POP 🙂

  278. Linda M says

    Love your cards–especially the little skunk cards! I always appreciate your videos. They’re so helpful!

  280. Kathy Thisted says

    As you say – the Skunk is stinking cute! Love the fun way you used these stamps & dies

  281. barb macaskill says

    Little Stinker is adorable and I love your cards made using him!!! The watercolor wreath cards are lovely too! TFS!

  282. Justin Vasquez says

    I love those stinkers, they are socutee! I also love the watercoloring, the colors are beautiful!

  283. GrammyP says

    Love both cards! I agree–those little skunks are just too “stinkin” cute until they wake you up at night after spraying the neighbors dog! LOL Thanks for sharing!

  285. Linda Duensing says

    Love your cards and colors. The little skunk is adorable. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.

  290. Joy Brimingham says

    I absolutely love your watercolor background for the hooray card! Fantastic colors! I wish you’d made a video for that as well!
    The lil’ stinker mini cards are adorable! I’d have never thought to use the stamp that way! Thank you for sharing your creative genius with us!

  295. Marie Bingaman says

    Beautiful work, Kathy! I must check out your video on those adorable skunk mini cards! 🙂

  297. Anne says

    Oh my goodness! This little skunk is so stinking cute! Thanks for shareing your awesome talent with us!

  302. Diane Bakehouse says

    Thanks for two different projects. The beautiful elegant wreath and the stinkin’ cute cards. Slow-motion is funny.

  309. Jennifer Roberts says

    Wow, absolutely beautiful! I love the bright vibrant colors and that skunk is so stinking cute! subscribing on youtube. found you through the hop.

  320. Kristine A. says

    The skunks are amazingly cute! I love your card, that ks for sharing – this is such a great release!

  321. Pat McCleary says

    Though they are kinda’ cute, can’t say I’m a fan of skunks. Your water color card with the wreath- lovely. At first glance, I thought you must have cut a gazillion wreaths; wonderful dimension with fun foam. Thanks Kathy & Neat & Tangled for a chance to win.

  322. Sharon says

    What a cute little card to send to a friend. I like the idea how you can stand up that little gem.

  327. Diane H says

    Happy 4th to Neat & Tangled! Kathy, I just admire the way you use color on your cards and projects! Very nicely done!

  328. Lindsey-NY says

    I am amazed at how well you can line up such and intricate die. Really like the watercolor end background also.

  330. Sherry Rose says

    Awesome! These little cards would be perfect for little hand-made valentines! I remember giving and getting those little cards with the cute sayings in school…but these would be so much better!

  331. Kelsey says

    These are such amazing cards! Love this copic marker trick, running it along the sides of the cardstock!

  333. Nandini Karmarkar says

    Both the cards are really lovely. The background on the first is just gorgeous. And I love the mini cards. Great to have some around! That stamp set is absolutely adorable!

  336. Tricia Ann says

    I love the colors on your HOORAY card…..so pretty. The little stinker cards are cute as buttons.; love the colors here too. I just wonder WHO you’re going to give them to. ???

  338. Jennifer S. says

    The dimensional wreaths are fabulous! Love it! And those little skunk cards are too cute!

  339. Louanne Collins says

    Gorgeous coloring on those cards! Happy Birthday, Neat & Tangled – liking those products in the mini release!

  341. Cheryl Robertson says

    Always love your work and today is no exception. Especially your watercolor background. I’m definitely going to try one again.

  349. Laura Joyce says

    I really like the wreath card. The watercolor background really sets off the wreath nicely.

  351. Deedee Maldy says

    Your color blending is enviable, and I love the hooray card. Of course, the little stinkers are just stinkin’ cute!

  352. Kelley says

    I love your background colors on your first card. Thanks for the tip on edging with the Copics.

  353. Lisa Shireman says

    Oh my! Your little stinker cards are just adorable! I like watching your process and how you fix things that you don’t like.

  357. Erna Taylor-Stark says

    Wonderful little “stinkers”! And Kathy, we don’t like to see you mess up…we just like to know that make some goofs, just like we do.

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