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Welcome to the Hero Arts Spring Catalog Blog Hop! Woo Hoo!! As you might imagine I am beyond thrilled to be participating with so many creative ladies and working with all of these lovely stamps, dies, inks, layering stamps etc etc. Awesome release Hero Arts!!
It’s practically impossible to create one card in these instances so bear with me as I share today. One of the dahlia’s is colored with markers and one of them is colored with pencils. Any idea which?
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A little background on all three of my cards. I am always blown away Anna Bucciarelli’s art on Instagram. Often she paints flowers with fish … breathtaking.
So that’s the look I was going for today… I was unable to achieve a similar look but, my cards are created with the spirit of Anna.
The “Artistic Dahlia” stamp is absolutely beautiful and I love that there are three die cuts for one image that way you get mega dimension … you know I love that.
I don’t have the die cut so I had a great time fussy cutting the flower and adding a stem with the sentiment on the side for a more artistic cook. Twine was colored with a marker and tied around the stem. The sequins were glued down with this.
The “Koi Coloring Layering Stamps” were stamped on the background and a yummy layer of velum was added on top to soften the background. In the video I share how I used some colored pencil to add a little detail and then some white accents too.
This dahlia was colored with only pencils. The background was stamped with the koi layering stamps again and this stencil added some movement on the background. The text from this stamp finished off my background.
More vellum and sequins for the finishing touches.
I wasn’t ready to put the koi stamp away and wanted to make that bad boy stand out on this card.
After stamping the koi with layering inks I used my pencils to add some shading and detail to give him more dimension.(click here for a quick video I shared on Instagram) The droplets from Pretty Pink Posh are perfect for a card like this. I like to use both sizes 6mm & 4 mm.
The large “Thank You” was the perfect size for the tail to pop into. I made a banner with a small “you” stamp and glued it on the letter “k”.
Giveaway : Hero Arts has three $25 shopping sprees … winners will be drawn from comments left across all blogs in the hop. You must comment by Tuesday, February 21st at 11:59pm PT and the winner will be announced the following week.
Here is the blog line up.
Kathy Racoosin *you are here*
Next on the hop is the urber talented Debby Hughes . Thanks for hopping along with us today and have a great week. Hugs, Kathy
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Tess Hackett says
Simply spectacular! You’re brilliant Kathy.
Karen B. says
Just love that stunning blue coy fish.
Sabrina Fioretti says
I am in love with all of these new layering stamps! If I could I would buy them all! It’s so hard to choose a favorite, they are all fantastic! I would say it’s between the peacock and the poppy. But the coy and water Lilly are great too.
~amy~ says
Kathy, your work is always so very beautiful. These are simply gorgeous!!!
Shirley Sipe Robelotto says
The new layering stamps are beautiful – so life like. Your cards are lovely.
Pooja says
Very interesting backgrounds ..fishes 😉 !! As always your coloring is Awesome !
Eunyi says
Wow, such vibrant colors!
Katrina says
Brilliant!
Cindy M says
Your coloring is exquisite, I picked up a few tips to try, thanks!
Dee Earnshaw says
OMG, Cathy these cards are gorgeous with the layered vellum to create a muted background. Thanks for the inspiration:)
Heidi Stamps says
You have really out done your self with these cards!
Natalie Godfrey says
WOW! Beautiful cards. Love how you did the backgrounds for them.
Joan says
Oh Kathy, your cards are beautiful, as always! I especially love the Dahlia, as I love flowers the most. You are great with colored pencils…I have to practice more to get to the skill level you are…I get frustrated trying to make my coloring look as good as yours! Thank you.
Tami Priebe says
WOW your cards pop right off the page, I think you did an amazing job!! Thanks you for sharing.
Jennifer says
Beautiful cards and great ideas, thanks for sharing!
Shelly Rasske says
Stunning cards!
Natalie Winterstein says
Wow! Gorgeous coloring, as always! 🙂
Hanna Persson says
I love watching you color images. The flower really pops out!
Julie Haedtke says
Amazing cards, you are awesome!!!
Lynnea Berr says
I am learning so much today! I never thought of fish and flowers together! Beautiful cards!
Debi W says
Like the subtle fish background for the flower, and Kathy, your coloring is as always, fabulous.
Jennifer Schuler says
The cards are simply gorgeous! The colors are so intense!
sharon l says
Many thumbs up for your tutorial. So many great suggestions. Thanks!
BunnyD says
Whoa! You really rocked that Koi! Isn’t it a fabulous stamp! Love how you flipped his tail into the Thanks. Amazing cards!
Golda says
Your cards are stunning! Personally, I think you did better than the look you were after. That koi looks so real.
Kristina (CraftyPaws) says
So much gorgeousness. Have to catch my breath!
Monika/buzsy says
Oh, Kathy… these are simply breathtakingly beautiful! I love the koi backgrounds… so pretty. The dahlias are colored in beautifully. Even though I love the flowers, the past cad is my favorite with that amazing fish. The colors… fantastic! Your coloring is simply amazing!
Kim Smith says
Wow stunning cards and talent.Thanks for sharing.
Lisa A creations says
Awesome coloring… as always! Great cards! Thanks for sharing!
paperpicnic says
Wow! Absolutely stunning designs, Kathy! I’m speechless! I love how you paired the koi fish with the floral image!
Sherri says
Stunning! I must have the color layering koi.
Carrie Gilliam says
These are such beautiful cards. I just love all those intense colors! Great inspiration. Thank you.
Tammie J. says
Your work is beautiful, as always, Kathy. The depth on the Dahlia is stunning and you captured the beauty of a coi fish! How is that even possible?????
Brandi R says
Oh my goodness, Kathy!!! These are STUNNING!!!! Your coloring is always gorgeous, but these are AWE-some!! ♥♥
Leslie Kiley says
I am so excited about all of these new layering stamps! Wish I could buy them all! I can not choose a favorite, they are all fantastic! Want to buy them all! Your cards with the vellum are so clever. Great job!
Sarah Biswabic says
Your flower card is so beautiful! I enjoyed watching you color the flower.
Beverly Jordan says
Oh my gosh, Kathy!! You are over the top talented!! So many gorgeous touches and am in love with all of them!! You teach me so much!
Michelle Short says
These are absolutely stunning, Kathy! Your colouring is always wow!
Becky P. says
I think you did a fantastic job of capturing Anna’s work. I love that koi stamp. I just ordered from Hero Arts this morning, but I’m thinking I might need to have that koi stamp. Your coloring is superb. I love your cards and your creativity. You rock!
Sharla~ says
Simply stunning!! I love the flower/fish combo, so unique and beautiful!
Viveca V. says
Gorgeous! The details and the combination of stamps you used to make the cards are genius! Love that tie on the koi’s tail. Thanks for sharing your artistic talent with all of us.
ANN GREENE says
Kathy, your work is always gorgeous. I love the cards. I watch your videos to learn how you do it. Thanks for everything you share.
Heidi says
Awesome, I have no other words for this art work of yours!
Beverly Atkins says
Your colors are breathtaking!
Beverly Kozlowski says
Oh, my! Such beautiful cards! I love how you used the koi as a background!
Barbara B says
I love the layers of these cards, besides the stamp layering! Thank you so much for the inspiration
Dorothy Mutafopulos says
Your Dahlia is so amazing the colors are fabulous your cards are so incredible .
Pam says
Oh my goodness you do stunning work! I am sooooo jealous!
sara niffenegger says
beautiful! I just started playing with alcohol markers I love your koi fish.
Berina Febin says
Wow! Such beautiful cards!! Love your coloring! Love your koi.
sheron egolf says
Very pretty! I just love the large florals and those Koi fish are spectacular! You always have such great coloring techniques. Thanks for the continuing inspiration.
Mary Wright says
They are beautiful, you are very clever, I love how you used the vellum, fantastic xx
Linda Towill says
The coy card is awesome! But they all are.
Betty says
wonderful coloring as always, Kathy – thanks for the tips!
Kimb says
Kathy, your work is always amazing!!! I love your process, cause you just go with the flow and don’t really have any rules and everything comes out gorgeous!!! You always inspire me!!!
Kleri F says
Fantastic cards!I LOVE the coloring!And the Koi is simply stunning!
Lisaerica says
Kathy they’re all breathtaking! Don’t be hard on yourself, your work is always “magnifique” and you inspire us in the same way. I like the look of the flowers and fish together, I would’ve never put them together but they’re gorgeous. I looooove the color combo on the last Koi. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.
Lori Gustafson says
So beautiful!!
Marti T says
Love the use of the Koi background on the Dahalia; you are an inspiration!
Linda D. says
Beautiful color effects, Kathy!
Sandy D says
Beautiful cards!
Sheri K says
Love your coloring Kathy–love the tip using colored pencil on top of Copics–thanks for the inspiration!
Denise M says
gorgeous samples, thanks for the inspiration!
Sue D. says
BEAUTIFUL!!! I love all the layering on your cards, especially the addition of the vellum layer. WOW!! And your coloring is just perfect with all the gorgeous details you add in. TFS!!!
{vicki} in ga says
wonderful idea
great cards
Tara Prince says
Stunning cards!!
Sharlini Nambiar says
I would never have thought to pair flowers with Koi, great idea! Thank you for sharing your lovely creations, Kathy!
Jennifer K says
Stunning Kathy, all of your cards are really gorgeous and I loved your video tutorial too, it is really helpful how you explain your process as you go along and I really enjoy just watching you colour. I think the Koi fish in the background under the velum look amazing as a background to your dahlias and I love how you coloured the teal Koi fish, so vibrant!
Jackie Parkins says
Beautiful! I love the vibrant colors on these cards.
Jeanette Ford says
Beautiful colors
Ina Nelson says
Absolutely stunning cards. And I am always learning from you. Thanks for sharing.
Stacy V says
ooooooo….those cards are gorgeous!
nancy says
Your projects never cease to amaze me. Beautiful ideas, beautiful coloring, beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing!
Nana Griffin says
The flowers are so pretty.
barbara lassiter says
I’m in love with your cards and with the layering stamp sets from Hero Arts. Both the cards and the stamp sets are amazing!
Mary Jo Stewart says
Love the coloring on the dahlia
Christina Dauven says
I love the new products but my favorites are the layered sets they help us amateurs seem like professionals.
Teresa Doyle says
Kathy, your cards are ALL AMAZING! Your colouring and vision for a card (ANY card) is always a SLAM DUNK! Seriously, do you ever make one that DOESN’T turn out beautifully??? I think not! LOL
Just beautiful cards!
Deb Selby says
Both cards are lovely.
Marcia Scantlin says
Like how you layered the koi in the background
Ang says
Flowers look so pretty.
Sandy says
Your coloring is extraordinary!
joy meadows says
Great cards, Kathy! I especially like the koi in the backgrounds.
Sue LD says
Beautiful cards. I like the depth of coloring and the addition of vellum.
Andrea A says
Very beautiful and so vibrant! Thanks for sharing.
Lynne Jardine says
Oooh these are gorgeous!
renee milner says
Such gorgeous cards–I’l especially liking your koi and the way you tucked its tail in the sentiment!
Teresa says
That flower in your video was amazing. Thank you for showing your coloring techniques. I am just learning and I appreciate the hints.
Twila Young says
Beautiful cards. I love the colours you used on the koi fish on the last card. Not so traditional. Very lovely.
Sofia Garcia says
Beautiful coloring, love the background technique with these Hero Art stamp sets!
Rose says
Beautiful cards! Love the Dahlia
Bertha says
This Koi set is so versatile. The colors can really be changed to match the sentiment of the card. Lovely!
Beverly says
I am loving these koi fish and wish I had append full of them. Great coloring.
Jean Chaney says
The flower is beautiful and your Koi is simply amazing, Kathy!
Rema DeLeeuw says
Love these cards! Your coloring is flawless!!
Isabelle says
Awesome cards. I love card with velum, it makes them so special…
bev p says
Honestly, I do understand why you would want to just keep playing with all this yumminess(I would have a hard time limiting myself too!), but you make the rest of us look like such slackers! Such beautiful stamps and colors, who can resist? Can’t wait to get back home and catch up on videos. You are a fount of inspiration. Thanks.
Laura Manning says
Your coloring is amazing. My husband is even saying WOW. Thank you for the inspiration. Looking forward to the color challenge.
Kerry says
I love that you did a card in pencils! I couldn’t tell from the marker card… amazing!!
Elaine says
Lovely cards….great job!
Tammy B says
Wow! Lovely cards!
Cindy C. says
These are gorgeous!!
Chrissy E says
Wow – these cards are SO full of life! I’m mesmerized by them!
Cynthia Cole says
Your cards are always so beautiful!
Sue Townsend says
Your colors and card designs are amazing. Thank you for sharing some of your creativity!!
SusanME says
Wow – these stamp are incredible, but what you’ve done with them – Fabulous!! (as always 😀 )
Esperanca Costa says
I love, love, love the koi stamp. Thanks for all the great ideas.
Christi Conley says
Your coloring, as well as your color combos, inspire me SO much – I would LOVE to be able to color like you!! These cards are lovely 🙂
Patt H. says
Absolutely gorgeous cards, Kathy! The coloring is super, as usual! I dream of being able to color like you.
Linda Johnson says
These cards a wonderful! I especially love what you did with the one featuring the koi. Those red pops of color and the string are great touches.
Nancy Stott says
Stunning cards! Your coloring makes the objects look three-dimensional. Love your use of the koi in the background of the flower card!
Bobbie says
Kathy now that was an awesome video, I always enjoy watching you color with your copic’s, pencils and white gel pen. I can never get my gel pen to work as well as you do. I try the warming on a finger but just doesn’t flow right, do you have any other suggestions that might help? Do you have to store them in a certain angle? I’m clueless over some of the simple things lol. Thanks again and Happy Valentine’s day dear.
Cheryl L. says
Great cards!
Lee-Ann Kubinec says
So amazingly GORGEOUS!!!!
Denise Lowe says
I love the fish !! Thanks for the inspiration to go back I to the stamped image and put in more detail !
eliza d says
Your coloring just brings the stamps to life! The teal koi looks amazing!
Elizabeth Garcia says
The koi on the background is such a cool idea. Gorgeous cards.
gretchen n says
Lovely!
Edwige V. says
OMG ! Your coloring is just to die for ! The three cards are sublime (I don’t know the word in English for even more than absolutely gorgeous lol)
Carla Hundley says
Your flower cards are
so pretty and I love
the fish card!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Carla from Utah
Victoria Luna says
What a gorgeous combination of flower and fish, the colors are stunning. Thanks for sharing!
Judy B says
Thanks for sharing these lovely cards with us Kathy.
Teri W says
You take coloring to the next level! Love the blue koi
MandaLJ says
I love the use of the koi as a background to the fish! Beautiful cards!
MandaLJ says
I meant ‘background to the flowers’!
Jeanette D. says
Oh my, I love all the new layered stamps, but I think the peacock and rooster are my faves Then again, that koi looks pretty sweet too
Randi M. says
Kathy – your cards and coloring are always so wonderful. LOVE the vellum and layering and colors and all the new Hero Arts products!
Michele K. Henderson says
Beautiful cards! I love the deep, rich, jewel tones!
Maria says
I really like that fish stamp. I am scuba diving today with several barracucda – not koi.
Karen P. says
Kathy your coloring is BEYOND AMAZING. Thanks so much for sharing the details of your video.
Melissa SunshineHoneyBee says
Like the wonderful coloring. I so need to practice more coloring and hope that I can ever bee 1/2 as good. Like the look the use of the vellum adds. I use vellum for calligraphy and am now inspired to use for my card creations.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Gail B says
I so wish I could color like you do…it’s amazing what you finish with. And I am looking forward to your new 30 day color challenge next month!!
karenajo says
Your coloring is fantastic and I love the Koi in each of your cards – amazing !!!
Janet D. says
Wow, your coloring is absolutely amazing, I feel like I can pick your flowers right off the card!
Lauren says
I love the colors you chose for these! So beautifully unexpected! TFS
Nicole says
I have been waiting for the release since the catalogue preview!!! So excited! I couldn’t wait to see what you would do and, as always, I love it!!
Teri says
The dahlia stamped card with the vellum is stunning. What great layering sets
Hero Arts has put out.
Marty Harris says
Your work is so original and creative! Who would ever imagine matching the koi with dahlias?–absolutely stunning.
Donna Ligon says
your cards are truly amazing!
Tommie says
These cards are really works of art!
Lindarub says
Love your card.
Stanlee R. says
Love the koi thank you card!
Maureen Reiss says
Wow!! Really Amazing cards!!
Tracy Lustick says
Your coloring is really vibrant , your know how working with contrasting colors is outstanding !
Maryann Sullivan says
These cards are just beautiful
Tona says
You have the most amazing coloring skills! Loved all of your cards.
Joy says
Gorgeous cards and wonderful coloring on the flowers!
Nancee Purdum says
Oh these are just gorgeous! Beautiful coloring Kathy! 🙂
Margie Kurtz says
I love the koi how you have the background and the main center one.
Leslie Deeds says
Your work is amazing! Hero Arts has always delivered great products but your designs really compliment them. Thank you for sharing<3
Amy mcCue says
I love all your cards!! Beautiful!
DC says
Pairing the dahlia with a background of koi was gorgeous!
Patty Eifert says
Your cards are always amazing Kathy!! I totally forgot about the Dahlia having three layers…just makes it that much more beautiful! The colors you used on the fish are awesome & love the bow tied on the tail!!
Melissa friedrich says
Beautiful cards, love the koi with the flowers!
Katie Brooks says
Stunning koi!
Kym says
Your cards are beautiful. I love your inspiration for the cards.
Karen M says
Gorgeous, gorgeous cards, beautiful koi and flowers. Stamping adventures await with this new catalog!!!!
Amy Brennick says
Okay, those Koi are amazing!! Love them all!!
Nina says
Your cards are so unique and gorgeous!
Helen says
Great video on the coloring techniques, but that’s just the beginning. I also like the way you created your various backgrounds, then used the vellum to create this muted backdrop for your central images. I’ve learned so much from your creativity. Thanks for sharing it.
Sally Richardson says
Awesome video, just amazing colouring, I do looove your koi background and card. Just stunning….
Jill Rauenhorst says
Beautiful! Pencil and marker…brilliant!
Laurie Brouillard says
Love the way you color. You are amazing.
JaneyG says
WOW! Bravo, Kathy! I’ve been kinda starting to do very simple cards with my colorings. I’ve been coloring all my life, but just discovered alcohol markers, digis, blending, shading, and all the blogs and groups involved with it almost a year ago. I haven’t yet gotten up the gumption to get into stamping, but your beautiful work makes me want to jump in with both feet! Winning some stamping supplies may be that final little push. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful artwork!
JaneyG
Abby says
Beautiful coloring!
Angie says
Love your cards….my fav is that Dahlia stamp…it’s gorgeous!
Judy says
Your coloring is stunning.–I appreciate your step by step instruction and learn a lot from it!
Zehra says
I am always blown away by ur work, the fish is gorgeous.
nancy says
I love your cards
Carol Eshleman says
I can not wait to try your techniques, the colors are absolutely stunning. You are just a Rock Star.
Lydia Lee says
Kathy, you are amazing at what you do! Your creativity is unique and knows no bounds. This card alone shows that. The layering you’ve used gives it so much depth and intrigue. Love seeing your work, as always! 😉
Janet Sisk says
WOW! Your cards are fabulous! I aspire to be able to color as marvelously as you do. Thanks for the inspiration! 😀
Mary says
Copics are always a challenge for me, but your instructions help. I will try again!
Peggy Pride says
These are great cards. I love the new stamps! So talented, Kathy! So instructive!
Amy Cooley says
Wow, stunning cards! These stamps are amazing!
Barbara Walborn says
I love to watch your color. Such great cards.
Mimi R says
WOW, stunning cards! I want to learn to color like you.
Melissa B. says
Wow Kathy, your cards are breathtaking, truly breathtaking!
Dee Willson says
The flowers and Koi look so good together…it make a wonderful scene.
Debbie says
Wow… Incredible coloring on these. I love the koi fish paired with floral designs.
Julie says
Amazing, realistic coloring.
Caitlin Rebecca says
Your cards are wonderful and so is this new release!!!
Tema says
Wow ! Gogeous fish.Your coloring is amazing on all the cards.
Vicenta Ghylin says
Your cards are stunning and love your coloring. The blue koi is awesome. Thank you for making the video and sharing your ideas and techniques.
Terry Simmons says
Very beautiful cards!
Angie says
Love the dahlia!
Heidi Johnson says
Love the vibrancy and unexpected combinations!
Liz Mcallister says
Love to watch you color!
Denise Gutshall says
Stunning cards! I love the blue fish! All the dimension is wonderful — great idea to use a subtle background with the vellum!
Katharina says
heheeeee! The koi are such a fun way to create a card!!! Bravo!!!!
Sam says
I love the blue koi! All that volume, almost 3D looking, that a bit of extra color can give is amazing!
Patrícia M says
Your coloring is amazing. I’m still learning, hope one day I can be as good as you.
Isabelle Kellner says
Wauw You’re an expert in coloring, such a great touching details you bring to your projects, just top!!! great
Tracy Hawkins says
Kathy I could watch you colour all day and listen to your soothing voice! Beautiful cards as always x
Jane McGill says
Such clever cards. I love the layering stamps and the dies that allow layering.
Carrie R. says
All your cards are beautiful. Dahlia’s are such beautiful flowers and you have made them look so realistic. I wish I could color like you!
Diane Phillips says
These cards are just beautiful, very talented.
Laura Buehler says
OMG, Kathy! I have the flower and Koi ordered & have anticipated several things I want to do with them, but I never would have come up with anything like your cards. These are absolutely stunning! I would have loved to see the Koi on the video, but I understand you have to stop at some point. Thanks so much for sharing.
ellen a says
Such a beautiful card with koi as a background! will have to try this thank you
Denise Kasbohm says
Lovely! So very creative. Very beautiful with the coloring.
FeM says
Your cards are gorgeous.
Ms Mac says
These cards are amazing. I did a double take, with the shading and dimension…. I know its a photo but I just want to reach out and touch it. WOW!
Flo says
Love your koi fish and the detail you added with your colored pencil.
Tracey Magner says
I’m BLOWN AWAY !!!! WOW
Elise S. says
I am speechless! Your cards are beyond gorgeous! Your attention to detail blows me away!!
Verna Angerhofer says
Your dahlia cards are just awesome. They are one of my favorites in this new release.
Erika Hayes says
WOW! WOW! WOW! So glad I took this hop… I found your blog because of this hop, and BOY am I happy! I love your work! just stunning. I will be back to subscribe!
Kathy Racoosin says
Yay Erika you sure know how to make a girls day!! A warm welcome to you and thanks again for the kind compliments. 🙂
Fiki says
stunnng cards! and amazing coloring!
Sandra Gibbs says
I like that you used the goldfish as a background, that was unexpected. Lots of dimension, too!
Thalia says
Absolutely gorgeous cards!!!
Jeanine says
The Koi is just beautiful! Lovely cards…
Linda E says
Wow, Kathy! These cards are stunning!
Candice L. says
I knew I was opening up to spectacular artwork coming to your site given the images in the 2017 cattie, and I am once again blown away by your talent and eye for colors.
Toni L says
WOW! These area spectacular–need to get out my koi and give this a go. Thanks for the inspiration!
Stacey Kowbel says
Love the cards! The use of the fish in the background is really cool!
Anna C says
Such beautiful cards!
Debbie A. says
Great cards, Kathy! Your unique coloring is beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing with us and for participating in this great hop and giveaway.
Susan Wareham says
OMgosh that fish looks like it will swim right off the card I love the colors on this one, to be honest I just don’t get some stamps and this fish is one but after seeing your version. Well I’ll just say that is awesome.
Isabel Z says
I LOVE what you created!!!
_chevron2 says
The most awesome cards! I did guess the dahlias:) both so pretty! however, I LUV , LUV ….(hear the Texas accent) the last one of the Koi!! Great way to use the inspiration by Anna Buclareilli-!!
carina says
Your cards are beautiful. The Koi literally jumps off the card. It is fabulous.
Kirsty Vittetoe says
Beautiful cards with gorgeous, rich colors!
Martha Berry says
Oh my goodness! The coloring on these cards is amazing! Each card is a work of art.
Meghan P. says
Love the way you used the dahlia and the koi together – what a great way to get even more use out of these beautiful stamps! And your backgrounds are stunning, especially with that layer of vellum on top. And of course – your coloring is always inspiring. Thanks for sharing!
Farhana S says
Amazing cards as always!
betsy l says
Stunning colors! Loving this release!!
TamiB says
Your cards are always beautiful!
Rhonda says
Love your bold colors
GrammyP says
Greetings, Kathy! I just love your inspiration for the cards! I think you paid homage to the artwork you love while staying true to your own esthetic! You made some really beautiful and elegant cards! Thank you so much for sharing!
D.Ann C says
These are amazing! LOVE the fish & flowers combo!!
Janet Ingraham says
Actually YOUR cards take my breath away. Your choice and technique with colors is beautiful.
HelenK says
You are such a fantastic artist Kathy, what spectacular cards!
kimk says
Beautiful. I love the dimension of a layered stamp and I love your color choices.
Lisa Chin says
I love that koi layering stamp. It takes me back to living in China and seeing koi inside pots at the entrance to restaurants.
Phyllis Nufer says
What a beautiful job on each of these cards. I can’t get over how realistic each of the dahlias and koi fish look. Great details.
Marie says
Very interesting your process of coloring. Thank you!
Linda W. (ScrappinBari) says
Wow – just love your colorful cards, Kathy! The koi look great as a background too!
Miriam Prantner says
These are AMAZING!!! The detail in the flowers is stunning and I LOVE the color combo of the fish.
Suzie Padrick says
WOW! What beautiful cards! I’m in love!
Allison G. says
love the dalias!
Nina says
I can’t get over how beautiful these cards are!
Carolyn Pokorney says
Love the vellum and Koi!
shartl says
You are such a genius with colored pencils Kathy, and that flower card is gorgeous. The koi is so dramatic…and the layer of vellum really makes it pop!
Sibylle says
Your cards are all stunning. Thank you for taking time to make the video. I really enjoyed it.
Shanna says
I love the cards!
Mary Locke says
Wow these are stunning!
Carla Vincent says
Wow! The colors on your koi fish are AMAZING! LOVE IT!!!
Lindsay S says
Wow, such vibrant coloring techniques! Love it!
Liz O. says
Gorgeous dahlias Kathy, what a cool pairing flowers and fish, interesting, thanks for the inspiration!
Judy Unnone says
So incredibly gorgeous. Love it.
Linda Anderson says
Love the layers of velum , stamping and pencils- a great look for the layering stamps. Thanks for sharing.
Kelly Szafron says
Stunning cards!
Mary Alice says
Simply wonderful cards. The backgrounds are great and the detail in the flowers is great.
Lisa Atwood says
Your cards are stunning! So vibrant , colorful and detailed. This is a wonderful release, and i love looking at cards like this. It’s like finding treasure! Thank you, Kathy!
Tracy A says
Absolutely gorgeous cards! Vibrant colors and creative. Your coloring is amazing.
Sharon Lyons says
Beautiful cards as always, loving the coloring on the koi.
Karen L K says
Really nice cards! You are so fabulous with your coloring! Maybe you have heard that before. Great idea to have the fish as a background.
Marina says
Gorgeous cards! I like your backgrounds, especially the one on the card with the purple colored flower, love it! Thanks for sharing.
Deborah Kaye says
Oh my geez! Those are some GORGEOUS cards! Wow! LOVE the coloring on the koi card especially!
Abigail Smith says
Kathy you inspire me everyday! I love colouring with my Tombow markers. I just love that tranquil koi stamped image. I would really like that stamp myself once it’s available in the uk!
Mary Holshouser says
the depth of the coloring is amazing.
Beautiful projects.
thanks for sharing.
Naama E says
Beautiful and so very unique! Thank you for sharing your inspiration and passing us some more ^_^
Betty B says
I watched your video & I can’t believe your coloring. I wish I could get the effects you do!
Crystal Muirhead says
Beautiful as always!
AnnB says
Amazing cards Kathy! I’m always blown away with your colouring skills-you make those fish and dahlias come ALIVE!
Kelly Flaherty says
Okay, I love the cards. And I love the coloring. And the colors you used. But what I really, really love is the way you used the koi in all three cards. I would never have thought to use them as background and it is a wonderful idea! Thanks Kathy. I need to start looking at some of my other stamps in a different light.
Karen Judy says
Wow! Your cards are so pretty with such vibrant coloring! Very inspiring.
Lisascreativeniche says
Wo! Love the koi as a background!
Sathya says
Beautiful composition…Absolutely love each card, Kathy 🙂
Kris in Alaska says
Oh my!! That last koi is simply superb!
Laurie says
Very pretty! I love your rich colors.
KT Fit Kitty says
I just commented on your video and thought I would pop over here to leave one for the hop! I’ll just say the same thing… These are beautiful, Kathy, absolutely beautiful. Your coloring looks amazing, as always! I really like the fish backgrounds and the vellum overlay. These cards have a very unique and unusual look and I love them! I was excited to see that your coloring challenge will start again in March. You know I will be trying again!
Mitzi says
I never fuss that much with my coloring, but I can see where the results are worth it. Your cards are absolutely stunning!
Deepa Lakshman says
Your coloring is always amazing.
Sandy Small says
Your cards are lovely! The Hero Arts layering stamps are great! Thanks for sharing!
Jennifer Mitten says
Stunning cards and I love your video!!!
Diane Conklin says
Your cards are stunning! The colors are so vibrant.
marilyn cruz says
Stunning cards, love the fish. always learning new tricks thanks.
Jill Sharp says
Beautiful samples. I think you have convinced me that the koi fish is a must have stamp.
Jeanna says
Wow! Your Koi fish looks so real! Such a fun stamp and your coloring is amazing.
Irene says
Your coloring always astounds me. Beautiful cards!!
Mary-Anne V. says
Absolutely gorgeous…love how you use these mediums.
Dot J Freel says
All 3 of your cards are amazing! That fish one could be my favorite but I do love all 3!
Judie Attard says
Breathtaking!!! Love the layers!!!
Cynthia Faulkner says
Love the way you used the fish stamps as backgrounds. I would never have thought to do that. And the vellum makes it look like you’re looking into a pool. Beautiful.
Cheryl Rotnem says
This was a beautiful card. Your style is awesome!
Angie Hall says
Always enjoy your videos and the way you color flowers takes my breath away. Thanks, Kathy.
Brenda says
Love that you combined fish and flowers!
Laura Litzinger says
I love the all the texture and color your cards have.
Lucy Schmidt says
Every time you say you’re “futzing,” I chuckle. It’s one of my family’s favorite words and encompasses so many things. If futzing was all it took, I’d be a pro like you by now. Sadly, I am nowhere near that level, but you’ve inspired me to have fun with the the pencils and watercolor markers I have. I still haven’t taken the plunge into Copics. They’re out of my price range, and you’ve showed me I can’t get good results with my various pencils and watercolor markers. Someday…maybe. Thanks for all the great tips. Looking forward to the upcoming challenge.
Nicole N. says
Beautiful cards.
Karen says
The layering of stamps is genius! I will eventually own them all.,……everyone needs a goal….lol
Awesome
Denise Bryant says
Gorgeous flowers and koi!
Gail Plaskiewicz says
Your flowers are stunning, just stunning. I love flowers and I know that someday we will see flowers instead of all this snow. For now, I can look at your card and imagine how beautiful the flowers will all look. I also love the Koi fish. I’ve seen some up-close and they are beautiful! Thanks for giving us the chance to win something!
Bonnie E says
Gorgeous cards – I love the colours, and the lovely use of the vellum panel.
JEan Marmo says
Just lovely!
Kathy Crosby says
Stunning cards! I like the detail you put into each card, tips & techniques I would not have thought of. Thank you for sharing.
Linda K says
gorgeous cards and I really love the background layers-wow!
Cyndee says
I love how the tail of the koi winds through the “thanks” sentiment. It was so interesting to see the difference of your coloring versus some of the other samples that I have seen. Yours were so vibrant! Lovely!
Jackie P. says
Wow, that blue green koi fish is just stunning!!! Love it! The other 2 cards are beautiful as well and the koi in the background is such an interesting and different combination with flowers. I love it! Such creativity with all 3 of these cards and you’ve really inspired me to not be scared to do something off the wall!!
Jessica says
I am just loving this challenge!! Thanks for all you do 🙂
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