Hello Friends, How are you? Thanks for all of your lovely comments on my last post. You guys are the best and I am so grateful for you all.
Today I have some exciting news to share. Every month I will be on the Stamping Bella Blog on the first Thursday of each month and today is the first day. Yay!! My goal was to start out with a video and ah… my storage was all used up on my computer so I was trying to solve the problem by myself… not a good idea so …in my haste…. I ended up deleting over an hour of my video. Soooo I can only share some of my card making process but, hopefully you are saying some is better than nothing?
Click here to watch the video in HD and a thumbs up is always so encouraging.
My first card I kept coming back to and adding more layers of coloring. For the second card I use the coordinating die cut and didn’t spend near as much time on the coloring.
In the video I share how I stamped & masked off the “Petunia’s in love” pig with the help of the new Misti magnets .. then stamped the “Squidgy XO“. I colored the pig with a variety of markers and then removed some of the color with the blending solution … plus adding texture. If you don’t want a big bottle of solution I suggest you start out with a “re-inker” it’s the same stuff just a smaller bottle. (I can’t live without my supply)
The “Small Talk” stamp set from Mama Elephant was the perfect tiny little pop that my one layer card needed. Once I was finished coloring with some Copic markers I added a few more highlights with colored pencils. When I was finished I inked up a dot stencil from Simon with some a dauber and some soft ink. Glossy Accents were added to the pigs glasses, her shoes and antenna. I set my card aside to start one more.
Blending was simplified on this card and I drew a pattern on her dress to hide the “no blending”. Some blending was added to the XO and I added “Copic Blending Solution” to add texture to the letters with my rag.
I colored some twine with my marker and tied it around the “O” . A few sequins and I was finished. Thanks again for your visit … I can never say it enough so THANKS!! Wishing you a wonderful crafty weekend. Hugs, Kathy
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Day 4. All finished
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Day 14. or 15. lol got my days mixed up!
Oh my!!! The cuteness of these cards…. <3 <3 <3
Thanks so much Arianna that’s always so encouraging to hear. 🙂 Have a great weekend
Have an awesome weekend too!!!! <3 <3 <3
Hi Kathy. Thanks for showing us that even experienced colourists are sometimes having trouble getting the look they are going for. But your cards turned out super cute.
I was thinking you could have positioned your first stamp straight by placing the transparency on top of the rubber image for accurate posioning, and then put them into your Misti and picking up the stamp with the lid of the Misti. Must remember to try that if should use a rubber stamp lol.
Marianne x
Ahhh thud!!! thanks for taking the time to tell me that. I knew there was a better way plus with these kinda things it’s easier to see it. I hope I can remember your tip lol. Have a great weekend and thanks for watching. Hugs 🙂
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Thanks sooo much Fika 🙂
Too cute! FAB video!!!
Yay thanks Lee-Ann and thanks for watching. Have a happy weekend 🙂
Tremendous amount of helpful tips and insight to your creation. I would have never guessed cyberspace ate your other video. You Rock Kathy Racabella. Lucky us you finally said yes to Stampingbella. Amazing group of talent. Big Hugs!
hahhah Patti thanks!!! Racabella has an interesting ring to it right. have a great night! hugs
These are both such sweet cards and I am one who says, “Some of Kathy Racabella’s lost video, is better than none!” LOL Thanks for sharing what was saved! Love all of your tips (and reminders!)
Adorable cards Kathy–looking forward to the next coloring challenge. Congrats on the Stamping Bella gig–how fun! I love the cute little Pig on the first card, reminds me of one of our feral cats, Miss Piggy -who has adopted us, lets us pet her and even comes in the house briefly to get treats and pets–she loves to be petted! Yes–a feral cat! Hope you have a lovely day!
So sweet and super cute! Love the coloring Kathy!
Ridiculously cute cards, Kathy! I think we can all relate to the technological glitch you encountered – things always go wrong when you need them to go right! I love your colour layering and the beautiful details you added to complete the colouring. I’m looking forward to seeing you on the first Thursday of every month on the Stamping Bella blog.
oh my goodness the card with the piggie is AMAZING looking!!!! I love it and when that stamp released I bought it but I haven’t stamped it yet!!! lol I just love pigs since we own a mini pig of our own!!!!
Oh my gosh Kathy, these cards just make my heart go pitter patter! The beautiful coloring and design, and that SUPER adorable expression on the little girl just grabbed me. You are such an impressive talent and I always love seeing your videos and cards.
Both so cute. I love the idea of adding another image on top or with another image. Love your colors and details.
Hi Kathy!
First of all—- thank you, thank you, thank you for having another 30 Day Coloring Challenge coming up!
Secondly, congrats for being part of the Stamping Bella family! These are adorable! I know things can be super frustrating when good plans have technical difficulties. Hang in there! It happens to everyone one way or another!
These are adorable! I love the variety of colors. And, I must remember to use the Copics to plastic to be picked up with a lighter Copic technique!
Thank you for all that you do!
He-IS-Able!
Traci Starkweather
tracistarkweather@gmail.com
What sweet cards. Your coloring always amazes me.
Love how your piggy turned out! I’ve bought quite a few rubber stamps lately and I’m worried about placement too. The acrylic is a great idea!
I get so much joy watching you create an image Kathy! It’s always interesting to hear your thoughts on how your colours are working, or in your opinion, maybe not working. How you just keep on until you are happy. And the way you combine images is so creative. Both cards turned out beautifully. I am so looking forward to the colouring challenge because I get to see it everyday! Hugs, Lisa xx