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Day 15. Altenew Nov. Release Blog Hop & Giveway

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Hello and welcome to Day 15 of the 30 Day Coloring Challenge. It’s hard to believe we are half way through the challenge already. I hope that you have been enjoying finding a few minutes to color each day.  If you’re new to the coloring challenge or have any questions about the coloring challenge you can refer to this post.

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Today I’m sharing 2 cards and a video (How to Fake Watercoloring) as part of a blog hop celebrating the November release from Altenew. Are you a fan of Altenew? I am a huge fan of their stamp sets and of May, the marketing director 🙂

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A collector is something that has always been a trait of mine. One of my many collections are bone china tea cups. When I saw this stamp set called, “Vintage Tea Cup” I almost cried lol. The coordinating die cuts will be one of the first things in my shopping cart.

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The leaves in my background are from the new “Hello Sunshine” whimsical florals that I adore. This card was colored with Tombow markers on regular cardstock. (you have to be super careful so your paper doesn’t pill). A little dot action on the leaves on my “wallpaper”.

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The tablecloth that the doily is glued to … I stamped the steam from the Vintage Tea Cup to resemble a contemporary pattern. I fussy cut the tea cup and colored the tea set  a bright orange on my card panel.

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L.O.V.E. this stamp set called, “Adore You” … watch the video to see how to Fake Watercoloring … I am only sharing this video because you guys like to see the process or my journey lol.  If you only knew how many times I almost gave up . The background plaid was painted with distress ink and a flat brush …. yes wonky likes are ok 🙂

In my opinion this stencil is what my flowers go from drab to fab lol.

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What I love most about these florals is the variety of sizes and shapes …perfect for a bouquet. Lucy’s Little Things sequin mixes are the perfect little final touch. I use matte medium to keep my sequins on my cards.

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Tim Holtz’s doily stencil saved my flowers and gave them the pizzaz and color variation I was craving. I am so excited that the stencil is back in stock .

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Click HERE for the next stop on the hop to visit the talented Agnieszka Malyszek. Click HERE to start at the beginning of the hop.

TWO GIVEAWAYS ! 
To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to THREE lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew blog by Monday, November 21st at 11:59 PM ET for a chance to win. The winners will be announced on the Altenew blog on Tuesday, November 22nd.

Also A $30 gift certificate is up for grabs. I will randomly draw a winner from my blog commenrs & the winner will be announced on blog Tuesday, November 22nd.

 Altenew is releasing 16 stamp sets and 8 die sets. Click here to see them all. 

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 Thanks for popping in today I am always so grateful for your visit & thanks to Altenew for their generosity. Hugs, Kathy

P.S. There are now 3 ways to share what you are coloring. If you want to join a community of coloring enthusiasts I recommend  FaceBook or Instagram. Be sure to tag me and use the hashtag #thedailymarker30day. Kids & young adults use #thedailymarker30daykids.

The 3rd way is to link up to my blog to share your coloring. Click here .. You will find the Inlinkz button at the bottom of the post.

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Comments

  1. joy meadows says

    LOVE your cards, Kathy! I must try the watercolor plaid background. And, using a stencil over the flowers is a genius idea! Thank you for your video – please don’t sell yourself short; your watercoloring looks beautiful.

  4. Becca Yahrling says

    Wow, both cards are stunning! The first thing I noticed was the awesome colors of the tea cup card; so pretty it takes my breath away. And I just love the dimension of the floral card. Now I have to go watch the video to see how you made that.

  8. Mary Anne Perlmutter says

    Kathy, loved the tip to bend and shape the stems of the flowers. Your coloring is always amazing.

  12. Susieq says

    So beautiful. You are just great and so is this new altenew release. They just seem to get better and better.

  15. Dee Earnshaw says

    Awesome cards and LOVE your video. Your use of the doily stencil was so clever and love how you faked the water coloring!!!

  19. Karen Roberts says

    Love the removable tea cup, This is a beautiful set! I love Follow your Dream , Vintage Teacups,and Adore You. They are my favorites.

  24. Bobbie Bluegill says

    Your plaid card is fabulous and thank you for the video. The white highlight really gave the background an extra “wow” factor.

  28. bev p says

    I would have been very happy about half-way through! Your coloring is so beautiful, always, and very creative! It’s obvious that you enjoy the process as much or more than the finished product. I am glad the background was more muted. It perfectly complements the bouquet! Thanks so much.

  33. Shirley says

    What a beautiful bouquet of flowers! You said you were not good at coloring? WOW! You certainly showed me some techniques to use and I definitely do not know how to color. Stunning choice of colors and how unique to die your own ribbon.

  35. Deb Selby says

    I thought the flowers were lovely before the stenciling and I actually thought the stencil was a mistake at first, but the end result is stunning and just so much more interesting with the stencil detail.

  36. Marty B says

    Oh wow…just gazing & studying your design. Both cards are wonderfully creative. Love how you layered the tea cup & using a stencil to add more interest is awesome.

  38. Becky Partan says

    I think you are a fabulous watercolorist. I loved the flowers even before the stencil. And the plaid background is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

  39. Ela Szczambura -handmade by Tilli says

    Another beautiful card Kathy it’s so amazing how effort and heart you put in each piece of art you make. Thank you for sharing!

  40. Deepa Lakshman says

    This is no fake watercoloring tome. This is real watercoloring and I love it. The bouquet of flowers is fabulous.

  43. Linda K says

    beautiful, beautiful cards!! Love the depth they have with the layering and coloring. Thanks for the vids too-must try the plaid background. Loving Altenew!!

  48. barb macaskill says

    The backgrounds on both of these cards are totally awesome and I adore the teacup decoration also! This release is so full of amazing images and I am drooling over many of them!!! Moments in Time is my favorite! Brings up lots of great memories! TFS!

  50. Denise Candelaria says

    I follow you faithfully, I love what you do and you are extremely wonderfully great at what you do. Your cards are amazing today I can say that I work on my 30 day challenges and try to do them every day so that I am doing something everyday. I am not quite there yet.

  51. Kerry says

    I LOVE YOU!… & your cards. You cracked me up with your fake watercolor technique. LOVE that idea… I can not tell u how many pieces I have scrapped because it just wasn’t coming together. Thankfully I keep them all (for scraps), but I am going to play with stencils and see what I can create. Thanks for your videos- I am one that enjoys the blog but really like the video to see the process and hear your dilemmas! Makes me feel normal! Thank you

  53. Tara Prince says

    Kathy you are amazing! I love these flowers and thank you for hosting the challenge. i have loved every day!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      You are definately there! You rock. You find time for yourself. That’s the main goal of these challenges. Thank you for being a part of my challenge. 🙂

  57. Laura Beck says

    The flowers on your second card have so much dimension and I love the plaid background. The teacup card is wonderful. Love the dotted detail on the leaves!

  58. Jan says

    I wish I could do your “fake” watercoloring! You never cease to amaze me. I look forward to your emails every day as I know I will love what you have for us! And I just purchased this stamp set so now I cannot wait for it too get here so I can try to fake it too! Thank you!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Color like no one is watching and “fake” it.LOL Thanks for all your support and kind words during my challenge. 🙂

  59. BunnyD says

    I collect bone China tea cups too! Love your cards! The colours on the teacup card are gorgeous. Great demo on the floral card. I love how you used the stencil over them. Great modern touch. I must try that hand painted plaid.

  60. Sherry Lowmaster says

    gorgeous !!!! love the plaid background on the flower card! and the tea cup card is awesome!

  67. Sheri K says

    Beautiful–love your coloring! Thanks for the video and teaching us to “fake” water coloring–you are not a fake–you are great!

  75. Nancy Deffner says

    Thank you for sharing the video. I learn so much watching you and what you consider your “mistakes”. The cards are lovely! The plaid background is something I’m going to try soon, and using the purple on the leaves is a nice tip. And the doily on the table – gosh so many great ideas!

  78. Jan O says

    Thanks for the video! I appreciate your comments on your emotions about the different stages of your card, plus your fixes!

  80. LeAnne L says

    I love everything about your Adore You card. This die is one of my favorites of the new releases. Thanks for posting the video.

  82. DeNel Brister says

    Kathy, your coloring is so beautiful! I love to watch your videos. I’m having so much fun with the coloring challenge!! Thanks for sharing!!!❤️

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Keep having fun because that’s what the coloring challenge is all about. All my pleasure and thank you. 🙂

  84. Maryjo Monterosso says

    You are such an artist and always color “outside the box”. Love the way you make your own plaids. Your videos are so inspiring. Beautiful work. Well done.

  86. Bobbie says

    awwww really would have liked to see the video but it said it was pulled. Darn, you know me Kathy I always love watching the process and plus it takes my mind off of my dear friend for a short time. Beautiful card although I always love altenew stamps.

      • Bobbie says

        Thank you Kathy I went back today and it was on there. It was the strangest thing. Also update on my friend she is doing awesome, they finally got food to stay down and moved her to a rehab center, prayers do work.

  87. Anne Sturgeon says

    Sweetest tea cup, great fake. This whole release is pretty darn amazing. Thanks for sharing your talent.

  88. Pattie Jns says

    love the 3d effect and the bright colors with tea cup, love to share that one with a cup of tea. friends and tea, perfect. this stamp is wondrous.

  90. Lee says

    I love your plaid. Where is the video describing how you did it? You buzzed through this one. Too hard on yourself about how this was going. It turned out terrifically.

  94. Trina Flynn says

    Kathy thank you for sharing your beautiful cards! I enjoyed watching your video it helped brighten up my day!

  97. Elizabeth W says

    WOW, I love the way you colored the Vintage Tea Cup card. Those leaves on the cup os amazing. LOVE IT.

  102. Bunny says

    Beautiful. Great video. Also, I was very interested in those tea cups. I really enjoy those. The links didn’t take me to the product so I’m hoping that someone along the hop will have them.

  103. Karine Tatard Murray says

    Thank you for sharing!
    I love both of your cards today but in particular the tea cup one I think I’m going to by that set!

  105. SuzanD says

    great cards, love the bouquet. thanks for all the water colouring tips. love the vintage tea cups

  109. Gretchen W says

    You can come have a cup of tea with me anytime Kathy as long as you bring your maker and we will color together. Both of the cards are beautiful and the video was inspiring!
    Thanks for sharing again my friend!

  112. Diane F says

    Beautiful as always, Kathy. I must say that you blew me away with that “tablecloth”. You are SO creative.

  116. Jennifer K says

    I love your cards Kathy, the plaid watercolour background you created is so awesome and I love how you added the stencil to the flower tops, they turned out beautifully! The entire bouquet of flowers you created is really gorgeous, I think I will give it a try with some of my Altenew stamps. Thank you for the amazing video tutorial and inspiration.

  119. Donna Phelan says

    So beautiful! Fantastic designs! (I’m not going to tell you what a wonderful colorer you are, you already know that!!!) I 1st fell in love with the I Adore You set and now I love the Vintage Teacups just as much….TFS!!!

  126. Elayne Howard says

    I love that you know how to “fake” it. You do that very well! Gives hope to those of us who aren’t perfect!
    The cards are beautiful, and Altenew is quickly becoming a favorite of mine.

  127. Vicenta Ghylin says

    Fantastic cards. Thank you for making the video and sharing your ideas and techniques. Your flower coloring is awesome and you did a wonderful job on it. Also love the way you make your own background.

  128. Kathy Thisted says

    loving what you are doing in the challenge this round. This card was really fun to see your process in. My watercoloring is not quite as good as yours so i love seeing new cheats. Great use of this stamp set too. it is so fun.

  131. Gin K. says

    What gorgeous cards! I especially love the tea cup card. Like how you used the doily under the tea cup, very cool and adds texture!
    ~Gin K.~

  132. Mags B says

    Two beautiful cards! I love the stencilling on the bouquet, and also the touches of white. Fabulous!

  133. Denise Bryant says

    Gorgeous cards! I really love the pretty teacups and the gorgeous flowers! Awesome coloring of course! 🙂

  136. Patt H. says

    Awesome cards, as always! Love your innovative approach to finding texture. the doily stencil was a genius touch!

  142. Melissa friedrich says

    Beautiful cards, love the watercoloring and the plaid background too! So happy to know the stencil trick for when you can’t seem to get the depth of color.

  146. Marty Harris says

    Wonderful stamp sets, and wonderful creativity from you! How I love the bouquet and your “repair” tips.

  147. Clara K says

    Great cards and ideas! I will have to try stenciling over my images to add the wow factor. I also like the shadow behind the cup and saucer. Altenew released some great sets to play with again!

  155. Betty says

    your watercolor plaid is wonderful (you make it look so effortless) and the stencil idea is such a great tip – beautiful card, Kathy!

  160. Janet Sisk says

    As usual your coloring abilities amaze me! Love both cards today. Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win. 😀

  161. Jeanne Jordan says

    It’s so hard to decide which card project I like better… so I guess I will just say I love both! Your coloring is unsurpassed, as always. And inspiring. Thanks for the challenge and showing us these gorgeous stamps by Altenew!

  165. Kleri F says

    Lovely cards!To be honest I didn’t notice anything wrong with your watercoloring in the first place and I would have liked the flowers anyway…but I do think that the stencil added even more to them:) Thank you for sharing your techniques and tips!

  166. Amy Ames says

    Kathy your card are just stunning!! Your coloring is so amazing. The floral bouquet you did is exquisite

  167. karenladd says

    Wow Kathy! Your cards are always so beautiful, and what a creative way to use the stream image to make the tablecloth pattern. So fun and colorful!

  168. carol says

    Your flowers are fabulous and sooooo appreciate the video, especially since water-colouring and I are *not* always on the best of terms *grin* Your teacup…oh my! Or more specifically, discovering that you collect vintage teacups, is today’s highlight! I have, sitting on the ‘open space’ above our cupboards, a set of china teacups and saucers, from my grandmother. They have floral prints and are sooooo beautiful! What makes them ultra special are the memories they’re infused with. After my sister and I “helped” my grandparents milk the cows early in the morning (we were more a nuisance than anything, I suspect, but we did feed the calves, clean the barn and try to be ‘farm girls) and finish the other stores, we’d head inside for breakfast. Grandpa would have a bowl of wheat puffs, two slices of toast and coffee, brewed on the wood burning stove. My sister and I…oh my! Grandma would make us ‘toast fingers’ spread with Beehive syrup, two potato chips and two cheesies (only two of each *grin* as our ‘breakfast dessert) and hot cocoa, served in the china teacups. Fancy schmancy…every. single. morning. My parents could only shake their heads. Yep, we were spoiled…my grandparents were awesome! Anyway…I LOVE my teacups…and thank you for sparking and letting me share treasured moments. I’m going to grab a chair and give my teacups some love… (and a nice dish-soap bath!).
    Hugs~carol

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      You just colored a beautiful story full of imagery. Thank you for sharing your special memory with me. I hope after you gave your teacups a bath you made yourself a cup of tea and found some special time for you. 🙂

  170. Pamela Costello says

    Your bouquet is beautiful and the Vintage Tea Cups are adorable. A number of my friends have been using ‘real tea cups’ and tea leaves for making their cuppa for some time, I would get so much use from this stamp set.

  174. creatingincolors says

    I love both cards! The tea cup is adorable, and your “fake” (as you called it!) watercoloring on the flowers looks great! No two pieces of art are alike! Using that doily stencil was brilliant – what a beautiful touch!

  178. Rose says

    Your Vintage teacup & background is just gorgeous. Such beautiful colouring! Well done on the plaid background! It looks amazing adorned with those lovely flowers!

  179. Rose says

    Your Vintage teacup & background is just gorgeous. Such beautiful colouring! Well done on the plaid background! It looks amazing adorned with those lovely flowers!

  180. Linda F says

    Fabulous cards. I love the wonderful texture the stencil created on the flowers, definitely a technique to file for the future. Love that plaid background too. Thank you for the video too, though I think you are far too humble about your abilities.

  183. Lynda Pleckan says

    Love your cards, Kathy. I especially enjoyed the tea cup and saucer one. I’m going over now to watch your video.
    Thanks so much for hosting this 30 day challenge. I haven’t been able to play along every day, but I am doing as much as I can. It’s always so much fun!
    Blessings!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Play whenever you can. No stress allowed with this challenge. Have fun whenever you can. Thank you. 🙂

  188. Carol H. says

    Well I have to say after watching your video that yes, you’re good at faking watercoloring, but give yourself much more credit because you ARE good at watercoloring!!! Your flowers are so pretty and bot cards are beautiful!!

  190. shartl says

    Watching your videos and reading your blog is like having a private art teacher! I love all the new techniques I learn from you, and that plaid background is awesome! Beautiful coloring, and beautiful cards.

  199. Billie A says

    Both cards are lovely. The video card.. OH my I love the idea of the stencil over the flower to give it added interest. Brilliant idea. The lavender on the leaves really makes a big difference. This card is stunning. Like the idea of the copic coloring the string. I have used it for seam binding but not string. Great background also and those white dots make a big difference. Love this card.

  201. Joyce Boylan says

    OMG Kathy! Just love what you did with the Adore You stamp set – such a gorgeous bouquet of flowers! Your talent never ceases to amaze me!

  206. Karen says

    Awesome Kathy I love the plaid and boy you make it look easy. I can’t believe we are half way through another 30days where does it go and what do we do when its not a 30days, its hard to imagine either. xo

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      You keep finding that special time for you! It’s so important to do this. Thank you for your enthusiasm and support:)

  208. Traci Starkweather says

    Hi again Kathy!

    I collect beautiful tea cups, saucers and matching teapots also! In fact, my bridal shower was a big tea party, we wire hats,and sundresses, everyone brought different pieces of their team sets, and we drank from them while we ate all of the baked goods…everything had chocolate of some sort in it! My gifts were almost all tea cup sets and teapots! It,was so much fun for,all! I suggest you have a Tea Party for a birthday or any day! You did a beautiful job on your cup and saucer…had a shine on it like real China!

    Fake watercoloringredients? Girlfriend call it whatever you want, but I am calling that bouquet and card SPECTACULAR! Are all Tom Bow markers water-based so you can paint with them? I really want to get some! Love the vibrancy of the colors! I have never, to my knowledge anyway, seen someone stamp, paint and cut each flower/stem separately! The way you moved the pieces to intertwine them in such a real way, and THEN used adhesive to hold them in place just blew my mind! I have only tried masking and stamping. You have such a realistic looking bouquet! I know you didn’t feel that things were coming together as beautifully as usual, for you, when you were painting it. I really, truly think this may be my new “Favorite Card of Kathy’s!” “F.C.o.K” for short. LOL! It actually made me smile and now I’m giggling while my husband is asleep beside me (It’seems after 1am!) Thank you for SO MANY tips on this card! You keep showing me tit’s and techniques that just convinces me that I WILL be able to make an amazing card some day! I’Lloyd be practicing until then.

    He-IS-Able!
    Traci Starkweather tracistarkweather@gmail.com

    P.S. Thank you for the opportunity to possibly win a gift card. I would REALLY love this set of flower stamps!

  209. PatriciaD says

    Your cards are absolutely amazing. I really, really like them. They’re so unique and three dimensional and just wonderful. I do have to say though just as a word on your site…my 2nd day here in a row for blog hops (which are great) but I have to search and search for your comments link. Just thought you might like to know. Thanks!!

  211. Donna Z says

    The images on both cards look so life like. I felt like I could reach out and grab the gorgeous tea cup and bouquet of flowers, amazing! Thanks so much for sharing. Have a most wonderful day. Cheers Donna Z 🙂

  213. Enna says

    Your doodling always adds such a special touch to your projects…the dot action on the wallpaper leaves & even the use of Tim Holtz’s doily stencil. So creative! Thanks for the inspiration.

  214. Danielle Dietz says

    Thank you for sharing a creative way to fake watercolor! I struggle with watercoloring and you give me hope that I can do something beautiful. 🙂

  215. Sabrina Radican says

    I always enjoy watching your process and how you decide to come up with what ever the design is that you want it to be! I love how carefree you and your attitude is ! You are truly an inspiration and your cards are so beautiful and beautifully watercolored!!

  217. Laura Jane says

    Kathy, the faux watercolor tip is brilliant! Can almost smell that fresh floral posy you put together. Swooning over the vintage teacup set …. I just adore sweet May from Altenew too

  220. Tess Hackett says

    I really loves these cards. But what you did with the floral card was awesome I Love It! Great work.

  223. Bobby says

    You make the watercolor plaid look so easy, Kathy. I’m definitely going to try it. I love the idea of adding the stems by hand to make a bouquet. I’ll be trying that too. Thanks for the inspiration.

  224. Bobby says

    I forgot to mention that I too have a tea cup collection. I already had a few and my grandmother willed me her. My mother loved them (and used them when entertaining) and asked if she could add them to her collection. Of course I said “Yes, as long as I get them ALL when you die.” She passed away almost a year ago now and I proudly display them in two different cabinets.

  225. Kristina Mullen says

    I really like your faux watercolor technique. I like to paint, but sometimes I feel like I get too fussy with it. This is great!

  226. D.Ann C says

    Look at that steam turned into a tablecloth, you little genius! I’m totally impressed with your DIY plaid background and your marvy flowers!

  228. Em says

    Brilliant! By the time I reached the middle of the video I was in hysterics. This video is the 2016 Stamp Video of the Year and should be a prerequisite for any watercoloring class. It is such a real time description of creativity; And I must say besides the wonderful new Altenew stamp I will be anxious to get my hands on that lace stencil and some plain twine.

  235. Tammy B says

    Really nice cards! I love that teacup set as well. I’m not a collector but I have a few vintage ones passed down from family members.

  236. June Ramsamy says

    Hi Kathy, thank you so much for sharing your cards with us, absolutely love your techniques especially the background and your colours . The cards are stunning.

  238. Sandra Nosek says

    Loved watching your video. I’m always so worried about going outside the lines this really showed me how good it looks when you do! Love how you created the texture!

  247. IzzyScrap says

    WOW Kathy ! Your two cards are breathtaking ! You’re so talented and so creative ! I love the idea of the teacup ! And that bouquet of flowers seems so real ! Thanks so much for sharing.

  249. Lindar C says

    Kathy, you crack me up, please don’t stop talking 🙂 It’s nice to know you sometimes struggle. Your cards are just beautiful, no faking that!

  255. Miriam Prantner says

    LOVE that you can pick up that teacup, so fun! And the dimension on the second one looks amazing!!!

  267. Mary W says

    Hurray for you not being an expert watercolorist. You are a Kathycolorist and VERY special. If you painted like everyone else, it would be like everyone else. But your bouquet is super gorgeous and different and one I want to emulate. Different is what you are very good at – or shall I say an expert!

  270. Susan Wareham says

    Love Altenew Stamps they are one of my favorite companies. As always you have provided some lovely inspiration. Thanks

  272. Moira OReilly says

    I probably already said this over on your YT channel but I seriously love this bouquet you created … there is nothing fake about the beauty of your colouring, that’s for sure 😉 😉 . I also love how easy you make that background look. I am so enjoying this edition of the “party” xox

  274. Sue S says

    I love the plaid. Up until this point I’ve only made plaids with alcohol inks. I’ll have to give this method a try. The colors are to die for.

  275. Jeanne-Marie says

    I love your teacup, especially the floral design on it! That bouquet of flowers though, are just gorgeous!!

  280. Judy B says

    Two more lovely cards Kathy. I love the floral card, they almost look real. Thanks for sharing with us.

  282. Ina Nelson says

    Beautiful cards. Love the tea cup card. And the bouquet is amazing. Love that you showed how to “fix or change” until you are happy with the project. Thank you.

  285. Lisa Tilson says

    Waaaahhhhh! That bouquet is so gorgeous, I want to cry! I just LOVE it so much Kathy! That plaid background is so beautiful too! And the cup of tea makes me want to head straight to the kitchen and get myself a cuppa. Beautiful cards! xx

  286. Valerie Breingan says

    Thank you so much.I really enjoyed this process. I’ve never seen such a pristine fake as this beauty.

  292. Alyssa S says

    Your amazing coloring and phenomenal attention to all the details are what set you apart in this wonderful community! Thank you for sharing, you are an inspiration!!

  293. Cindy K says

    Your cards are beautiful! This is the first time I’ve been to your blog, and I can’t wait to check out the rest of it.

  294. Yasmine Omar says

    Your Cards are so beautiful. I love love the The plaid background in the second card just a brilliant idea to use distress ink, Thanks for inspiring us.

  295. Bobbie says

    Awesome idea with the stencil and I see what you mean by it really does add a something something to the petals. Thanks again and love the video you say your not a professional but to me you are.

  297. Andrea (doppeltsolustig) says

    Your cards are gorgeous <3
    I can totally relate to your excitement when you saw *the perfect stamp set* being released! I had the same feeling when I saw the sweet little viking family stamp set by Clearly Besotted. I have 4yo twin boys, and one of them likes pirates and the other vikings. Pirates are pretty easy to get your hands on, there are lots of cute sets out there. But vikings? There was only one single viking (by Avery Elle). And while it was really cute, and I bought it right away, it just wouldn't compare to any of the pirate sets with lots of accessories. So yes, I cried with joy when I saw the set 🙂

    PS: Sorry for being so wordy. Had a looong day and can't think straight anymore lol

  299. Pat says

    Two beautiful cards Kathy and the stamped flowers on the teacup work so well with the background foliage, and your gorgeous bouquet of flowers on that pretty plaid background is just so pretty. The doily stencilling adds lots of interest to the flowers. I must remember that as another way to go. x

  301. Milka says

    WOW!! Both your cards have so many details and are GORGEOUS!!! Love them both!!! I love the idea of stenciling colored image… so cool!!! It’s a must try. :o) Thank you for sharing and for the opportunity to win an amazing prize. Big hugs! :o)

  302. Lucy Schmidt says

    My eye went to the plaid background first (love plaid & vellum, but was happy to settle for just plaid). I chuckled out loud after you said things just weren’t happening for you today, because I had just told myself this was a keeper video to show such great coloring. 🙂 You had me faked out. It looked like you knew what you were doing all the way! I’m keeping the video anyway–ha!

  303. Barbara says

    You coloring is great and all the added texture works! Thanks for the great video and the beautiful cards.

  304. Maxine Mann says

    I want to watercolor like this! What a great save. Now, if I could just remember all the tips I learn along the way to save the yucky stuff……Thanks for sharing.

  312. TracyM #6773 says

    BEAUTIFUL cards Kathy!!!
    LOVE your ELEGANT bouquet of flowers, ADORE your teacup, such a DELIGHTFUL design, LOVE IT ALL!!! It’s on my MUST-HAVE list too … my Mum collects teacups, so I know she will LOVE cards made with these stamps, they will also be great for so many occasions all year long 🙂
    THANK YOU for sharing and INSPIRING me to be MORE adventurous and creative with my stamping and colouring – YOU are the QUEEN of COLOUR!!!

  316. Angela W says

    These were my two favorite sets from the new Altenew release. It’s always fun to see what you do with them because your style is so unique!

  317. Naama says

    Gorgeous cards! The coloring is absolutely beautiful, makes me happy just looking at these 🙂 Thank you for sharing ❤

  320. Gail Plaskiewicz says

    Oh my gosh, with the way I’ve been winning stuff and the fact that I can count on one hand the number of times I have won anything in 61 years (we can’t count this year because I have been winning or it would say 62) I can’t believe I missed a blog hop! Even with my broken foot I was hopping all over the place!LOL We will try not to do that again, but I make no promises.
    Your tea cup is so adorable! I’m not a big fan of tea cups as I don’t drink tea but we have a tea set that was my grandmothers that has dragons on it and says I think Occupied Japan on the underside. They are different shades of blue and green. They might be worth money right now. My grandmother passed away in 1963 and she was 63 so they are probably pretty old. I think we even have one from American Airlines when my sister worked there. That might be from the 80’s. That one is not as old! LOL I love how you colored it and the lace doily, which my grandmother used to tatter, adds just the right touch.
    Those flowers are so amazing! They look like a real bouquet of flowers. Thank you for the beautiful flowers. Oh, they aren’t for me? Darn it all! LOL I love the look and I’m sure you fussy cut them. I’ve recently learned that fussy cutting means you took out a pair of very sharp scissors and cut around them oh so carefully to get them to look like that. I don’t always like to do that but if I could get that look like you did, I’d do it in a heartbeat.
    Did you really color that background plaid paper or did you buy it? If you colored it, my hats off to you because it looks like paper you would buy in Michael’s. You said you colored it but it looks to perfect, although you seem to do a lot of perfect things, so you probably did. I love everything and will save the video to my crafts folder so I can watch it later.

  322. Mary Holshouser says

    What a great idea to layer the teacup.
    You would think the leaf pattern and the
    pattern on the cup would be too much
    alike and would disappear into each
    other – but they don’t. Love the lace
    tablecloth. Wonderful card.
    The bouquet of flowers is beautiful.
    thanks for sharing.

  323. Martha Berry says

    The watercolor plaid is fantastic! I watched the video a couple of times to see how you did it! I really like both cards, but have to say the softness of the plaid background has my vote for favorite!

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