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Day 5. If the shoe fits & Giveaway

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Hello Friends, How are you? Thanks to you for hopping to all the blogs and Instagram for the the three day hop. I hope you found some new artists to inspire you. 🙂

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Most of you know how much I love flower stamps but, these “First Step” stamps from Waffle Flowers are pretty close to some favorites. Oh the possibilities! The dies are not essential but, available. It’s fun to whip up a simple card when you have some larger stamps that fill a card.

My all time fav watercolor paper is this and the ink I use for watercolor paper is this black ink.

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The watercolors were a gift from a few years ago and they are great for travel.

THE GIVEAWAY: A goodie bag including a Waffle Flower stamp set. To quality for the giveaway just leave a “hello” in the comment area.  A randomly winner will be announced Wed. Nov 14th 9 am

Thanks for the visit today. See you tomorrow and happy weekend. 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.

P.S.S.  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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  5. Kathy Unger says

    Your colors are beautiful! I love the simplicity of the card. It’s not over done its perfect! I love the 3D look on a card. Makes it so much more fun!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Kathy U:)

  7. Patricia says

    I saw this stamp set the other dya and I think ” It’s not for me ” but now I see your beautiful card and I have to buy it lol

  8. Andrea says

    Hello Kathy, the coloring on your card is simply stunning! I’m enjoying the 30 day challenge and seeing all those beautiful things people are making! Thank you <3

  10. Kelly M says

    Hello, I’m loving this challenge.
    I’ve not seen this stamp set before so I’m off to have a look.
    Thanks for the inspiration and for the challenge

  11. Lucy Schmidt says

    Hello, Kathy (and friends). I had some tassles like that on shoes long ago and hated when they wore out. I’m glad to see something besides Copics in the challenge. I love the effects you get with Copics, but I don’t have them, so watercolors, pencils, pens & markers are what I’m using. I hope you’ll do some coloring with cheap watercolor markers and pencils to show us beginners what can be done. I did, indeed, find lots of new bloggers on the Hop. You made fine choices and I’ve bookmarked many of them.

    • Bri says

      Hi Lucy, I don’t usually reply to others comments but agree with you 100%! Love the look of copies but don’t have them. I too am a beginner and often seek out what’s being done with prisma pencils, dye inks, spectrum noir markers, and gel pens. It’s been great being exposed to new bloggers and crafters. Your comment let me know someone was thinking along the same lines. 🙂

  15. sally says

    Fabulous card Kathy love this unusual stamp set. Thanks for the tip on the Black Ink, I have been struggling to find one I like.

  21. Erin C. says

    Hello, Kathy!! Thanks for another great video (I enjoy them so much), and again, you’re just wonderful!!!

  22. Moira OReilly says

    What a cute card!! Love that stamp. I love the tassles that you chose; the bow would have been so cute as well :). I hope you are having a lovely retreat Kathy.

  27. Bunny says

    Oh, this is so pretty. I’d give a whole lot (not anything) to be able to wear a nice shoe. This looks like heaven on a card. A big Hello from Florida.

  37. Cheri Weston says

    Hello, Kathy. I’m playing catch-up with your blogs for this challenge….it’s been “one of those weeks”. Anyway, I wanted to say how adorable this stamp set is. I think of ruby red shoes when I see it. LOL. Thanks for all the coloring fun!

  38. Deb Selby says

    I love this stamp set. I don’t know how I missed seeing it until I saw your card. Reminds me of my teenage years when I used to “design” hundreds of pairs of shoes and plaster them all over my walls.

  40. Kellie says

    Hello Kathy! Love the shoes stamp set and think the card you created is super fun. Enjoying all the inspiration from the many talented people doing the 30 day coloring challenge.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Wow what an interesting collection. I have a large collection of shoes to wear. LOl 🙂

  46. Mary W says

    Reminds me of the clips they used to sell (similar to earrings) so you could change out your “shoe look” in an instant. Fun card! Love the coloring, specially on the tassels.

  49. Avra Williams says

    Hi! I love opening my mail every day and seeing all of the beautiful coloring inspiration!

  50. Mary Anne says

    Hello! Love this stamp set. I have about 20 shoe stamps, so this is a must-add for my collection. Thank you for introducing us to such interesting techniques and stamps.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      You have a shoe fetish? The TON also has shoe stamps if you missed those. Thanks for your kind words. 🙂

  52. CherylQuilts says

    Oh, Kathy, what an adorable set!! I love the shoes and ALL the possibilities! What fun! Got a giggle out of the short video…decisions, decisions! Gorgeous card and set! I have to tell a friend on SCS about this set. She absolutely LOVES shoes! Hugs!

  57. Susan says

    HI!

    Wouldn’t that be darling for a bride card. Not a wedding particularly but to let the bride know you are thinking of her big step and supporting her with joy.

  62. Lisa says

    Oh my goodness I love the shoes. I am known as Shoe Girl on Splitcoast Stampers and a friend said I needed to check these out. They are fantastic! Thank you for the inspiration.

  66. Jennifer K says

    Love the shoes and all the accessories you can add to them, so fun! Your card is awesome, I love the sentiment, it is so very true!

  73. Lisa says

    Hello… and thanks! You’re doing an amazing work encouraging folks to take time to just pause… relax… and re energize.
    The stamp set is so appropriate… first step:)

  74. Erica A-B says

    Hello, you! Love the shoes, the tassels are just the perfect little finish. That watercolour paper is my fave too ❤️

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      I used my blending solution to make them look like suede. Thanks for noticing that detail. 🙂

  90. Sheri K says

    Good morning Kathy–just sending you some crafty hugs this morning! Love the shoes–and I need a pair that I can switch the look around like that–got any in my size?

  93. Terri Dean says

    Hello. I didn’t think I could play in the challenge everyday. but with keeping it to 10 minutes on my busy days I have so far met the challenge!

  96. deborah kaye says

    Hafa Adai! What a great set of stamps! And a lovely card with the shoes. I so like tassels!

  104. bev p says

    Hello! Love this–laughed out loud at the “process” of accessorizing the shoes. I will often do things several different ways to see what works, but still can’t pick out a favorite! This was so much fun. Thank you.

  113. Becky says

    What a great stamp set. Would also look great paper pieced with pattern papers. Thanks for sharing.

  115. B. Wheeler says

    Looks like you were having way too much fun. 😉 Love your finished card and those stamps are to die. Was happy to see water colors used. I think sometimes people think they are only for artist. Thanks for sharing your fun creation!

  118. Denise Sullivan says

    I don’t really care about the giveaway I have been following you for a while now and every time I click on your email posts I am always so impressed with how well colored and how beautiful your cards are. I love to stamp I’m not sure I’m very good but I do like it and I just wanted to say that You are really talented!

  128. Nancy Vondra says

    Oooooh! Who doesn’t love shoes? What a neat idea with all the embellishments! Sweet! Love your coloring, too! Thank you so very much!

  130. Peggy Fitzmaurice says

    Hello and thank you for the adorable card today. You always inspire me to color everyday. What could be better than creating shoes? Now for a matching handbag?

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Great idea. Matching handbags with all the attachments too so the shoes and the handbag match. Extra attachments could be earrings. LOL Thanks for supporting my coloring challenge. 🙂

  143. Marianne says

    Hello Kathy! Love how you are always thinking out of the box and come up with fun ideas to use any stamp set. Love the colours and texture. No time to colour today, unfortunately, since I’m working on a large translation job that needs to be finished by Monday morning. Hopefully, things will quiet down a bit next week…
    Hugs, Marianne x

  144. Susan Wareham says

    CUTE SHOES! HELLO! THANKS FOR CREATING THIS COLORING CHALLENGE IT IS A FUN WAY TO PRACTICE SOME TECHNIQUES OR JUST COLOR FOR THE HECK OF IT. COULD NOT EVEN TRY TO PARTICIPATE LAST TIME BUT I AIM TO DO IT THIS TIME AND HOPEFULLY I WILL ACTUALLY MAKE MY CHRISTMAS CARDS THIS YEAR. HAVE A FAB WEEKEND

  145. Helen Bisesi says

    Hello! This is such a cute card! I have posted the first four days of the challenge and hope to keep going. Better go color for day 5 now 😉

  146. Judy B says

    What a fun little card with the shoes. Love all the bows and tassels to add to the image. Thanks for sharing with us.

  148. Bobbie says

    So Cute, I love this card….when I saw the title to today’s post I thought “OMG someone has upset Kathy in a bad way and then the super super short video I really thought then someone had upset you, but then I remembered you said you were going to be out of town and that made a bit more sense to be short and sweet. My hubby says that the only thing that is short and sweet in his life is me lol.

  157. Olga Dendrinou Fink says

    Hello Kathy! I really enjoyed the 3 day Hop! Your card is great and so nice when you can interchange embellishments on your shoes. I remember back in the 90’s I had a pair like this and it was always fun to interchange embellishments! Now I move on to your video.
    Xoxo Olga

  163. treen says

    Oh my gosh! I love love love the shoe stamps and dies. I love shoes and i love your card! what a fun video too! hugs, treen

  167. Susie Moore says

    Hi! I am totally loving this challenge. I’ve had more fun checking out all the beautiful coloring!

  168. Janet Sisk says

    Hello! Hi! Howdy! How ya doin’? What’s shakin’? Hey! How’s that for saying “hello”? Love your card today. Those shoe stamps are fab. Thanks for the inspiration. 😀

  171. Michelle Uhlenhake says

    Hello…happy saturday. I didnt get a chance to color today, but i did get 12 cards assembled that i have been coloru g for the last 2 days!

  172. Michelle Uhlenhake says

    Hello…happy saturday. I didnt get a chance to color today, but i did get 12 cards assembled that i have been coloring for the last 2 days!

  181. Melissa friedrich says

    I love this card and those SHOES are fabulous! Thanks for your tips on ink and paper for your watercoloring, saves me much frustration.

  183. Kathy Straw says

    What an adorable stamp set. I have seen pictures of the set but now that I have seen it in action, I can fully appreciate how great it is. Have a great weekend crafting with all the ladies.

  184. Traci Starkweather says

    Hello Kathy!

    Very clever of you to use accessory items on the shoes!

    I guess we could use any heart as a balloon, make a tree decorated for any holiday…besides only using it for Christmas. You’ve got me thinking outside the box now! Please read below to see my idea…

    HERE’S MY OUTSIDE THE BOX IDEA: I’m going to use the stamens from the Lilies my son sent for my bday The petals all fell away, but the stamens have a deep gold powder on them. I’ll try it for a background or maybe to color a lily thank you note card for him Thanks for being so inspiring!!

  190. Billie A says

    Hello Great stamp set. I really like the colors and the way you did the shoes. I like the bows.. But all of them are cute. I can see where you could find some other stamp set to put on the shoe..

  192. Milka says

    Hello Kathy! Love this watercolor card! Great layout and wonderful coloring! At the moment watercolor is my favorite technique and I’m enjoying it sooooo much. Can’t wait for better weather day to take photos of what I have colored for now and share it in this challenge. I’m so happy I found time to color every day. :o) Thank you for sharing and inspiration and opportunity to win some fun goodies. Big hugs! :o)

  196. Annette says

    HELLOOO from the South, Kathy! What girl doesn’t love shoes, right? Your videos always make me laugh, you are so funny! Enjoy your Sunday!

  202. Karen F says

    What a lovely card and stamp set. They definitely represent my style. I have a handful of fancy shoe clips and I love them.

  204. D.Ann C says

    Hello! And, “Good grief!” I didn’t really want to follow any more people on Instagram as it’s too hard to get through the posts already, but I just HAD to add a couple from the hop. I also didn’t want to add anything to my wishlist, but then you just HAD to go and show me this set that I hadn’t seen before and BAM my list is even longer! : )

  206. Janet Trapp says

    Super fun options on this shoe card! So enjoying this coloring challenge, finally taking the time to try to do it! Yay!

  224. Melitta Archibald Ball says

    Hello to a wonderfully talented woman who loves to share her love of happy art! Thank you for the unending inspiration!
    Blessings,
    Melitta

  227. Amy Seigler says

    What a Wonderful stamp set!! Love your coloring! Every time I read your blog I’m just in awww of your work! I’m slowly learning to use copics and spectrum noir markers. Thanks for all the inspiration that you share.

  240. Paulyne says

    Hello Kathy!! Love the shoes. I watched your video last night. Love how you made 3 different options for them. I am also loving the 30 day Color Challange. I am having fun and I am actually getting some stuff done in my craft room. But it has got messy and I need to clean it up. Maybe tomorrow after work. I have some cards to put together.

  247. Regina says

    Hello, Kathy!
    I may be late for giveaway, but I just wanted to say, that your watercoloring here is outstanding! Shoes look like if they made of velvet – very elegant and I love these colors! Thanks for all your fabulous tutorials – so much inspiration in every post!

  250. Beth Karschnick says

    Hey Kathy, what a fun card…love the music!! I have yet to do any coloring =( but I have in my head every day that I am going to do it. I know like 10 minutes is no time at all. Just need to do it…I always like have to have a clean area anytime I start anything . That way I can mess it up again as I work …lol!!! I can’t believe it’s day seven already….eeek!!!
    CHEERS!!!

  252. Erna Taylor-Stark says

    I love shoes as do most women but I have never thought of putting them on a card In fact, I don’t think I have ever seen a shoe stamp except for the Witches shoes at Hallowe’en.! What fun – thanks, Kathy.

  264. Jan says

    Hi Kathy… You may find it wired but Im not really fan of shoes collection! I only need 1 pair at a time *lol* but shoe stamp… hummm I think great idea 🙂 >hugs<

  269. Linda Batson says

    Hello, your coloring is so amazing. I love what you did with this stamp set. The tassels are too cute. Thank you for having this challenge. It’s such a source of information and comfort to so many.

  271. TracyM #6773 says

    before I forget – hello Kathy and EVERYONE 🙂
    CUTENESS GALORE – LOVE your card and colouring!!!
    I have to confess that I was a little late joining the shoe trend but I am a confirmed addict now, recently made some Christmas Heels cards, coloured them with Copics and added a Glossy Accents patent leather finish to them too. Thank You for the inspiration and the chance to win these fabulous stamps!!!

  273. Jo says

    Beautiful card, Kathy! Thank goodness I’m able to find time to catch up with your colouring posts… Such a crazy week! Thanks for the tip about the watercolour paper. I’m not happy with the brand I’ve been using so will give this a go instead. Have a happy Sunday, Jo x

  274. Pat says

    These shoes are great Kathy and the different decorations for the fronts are a fabulous idea. Thank you for all the inspiration on offer here. x

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