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Day 17. Giveaway More No Line Coloring

P.S.S. If you have any questions about the coloring challenge you can refer to this post and see myĀ Ā video here. The premise of ā€œThe Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challengeā€ is to color something everyday even if itā€™s for five minutes. (However feel free to Ā jump in or out as time permits). Any coloring medium is welcomed.

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  1. Heidi Macy says

    That is super cute! I love the coloring and the way you did the die cuts into a background!

  7. Mirella ROGAN says

    I think my previous comment disappeared…. either way, I love your colouring and the card is stunning! Studio Katia have some amazing products- I hope to give them a go some day!

  8. Marianne says

    Gorgeous flower, Kathy. Also love how your die cut hexagons add texture and interest without distracting from the main image. I have managed to do quite a bit of colouring last week and even turned the coloured into cards. Woot!
    Marianne x

  12. DenaAnn Schaufele says

    hello Kathy! Beautiful job, as usual. Love the elongated hexes. must add those on to my next order.

  21. Leslie Kiley says

    Hello! I am pretty new to card making and coloring. It is great having a place to learn new things and get inspired!

  25. Karen Germann says

    Hello! I’ve just started coloring with copics and keep finding my image looks almost TOO blended. I love the way you use colored pencils to give the image some definition and pop!! I’m going to have to try that!!

  26. Stef Perry says

    Hi Kathy! I love that background, such a clever idea! Your flower is gorgeous in those nice warm colors. Loving this challenge, finally got a card posted! So fun!

  28. Becky Green says

    BEAUTIFULLY DONE, KATHY! The flower looks 3-D! And I also like those dies you’ve used, so different! I think I need something different like that to mix it up! LOL SUPER JOB, AGAIN! Take a breather, at least to sit & drink a cup of tea!!! You have been working so hard on this challenge for everyone!!! šŸ˜‰ AND WE APPRECIATE IT TOO!!! <3

  30. Tracey Magner says

    BEAUTIFUL card, love it. Great idea to make your appt. time go by faster. I love that flower. I was trying to figure out how you got the “dots” on the flower, it looks like you might of splattered it on somehow, however you did it ,it makes it “pop”.
    Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Happy coloring everyone.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      I used the brush tip of my copic marker using a light hand and touch. Copic dots are great for texture. The fine lines were done with colored pencils over copics. Keep finding time for you. šŸ™‚

  32. Michele says

    So gorgeous Kathy; I love how you explore ALL colors of the rainbow and nothing limits you; love the shaded hexagons, gosh, they are gorgeous too!! Thanks for sharing your talent with us!

  33. Sue LD says

    Hello! Beautiful card. I like the background and your coloring. Thanks for the info on the sale.

  34. Nancy S says

    You are so good to be able to set up shop anywhere and beautifully color an image. If I’m not in my own craft room I can’t function. Beautiful card! Oh….Hi Kathy, almost forgot.

  39. Angie Hall says

    Hello, busy girl. Love the interesting background and that flower is so detailed as always. Thanks

  40. barb macaskill says

    LOVE the colors you used on this card and the hexagons ROCK!! I just ordered some Hexagon dies and can’t wait to get them!
    If I can find the time today I am going to try something different for today’s coloring. I really want to give the no line coloring a try and think it is time to take the plunge! This weekend will be another coloring all day one for me because my 4 year old granddaughter goes to visit her mom tonight till Monday! I will miss her but enjoy a little down time since there were 2 snow days this week and my old body is exhausted from all the fun we had together!! See you tomorrow for your next blog post! tFS!

  41. Susan Jacobs says

    Hello and what a beautiful card. I am so going to try this out. I have to get some more flower stamps. This is truly inspirational. Love these 30 day coloring challenges. Gets me out of my rut and its so fun.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      I’m thrilled to hear my coloring challenges get you out of a rut. Find that time for you. šŸ™‚

  45. Patt H. says

    What a great card, Kathy! Love the colors & the added pencil touches. The innovative background is really cool! Love it!

  50. Beverly Jordan says

    Love the inked edging of the background die cuts to add texture and dimension to your beautiful work!

  51. BunnyD says

    Hello! Happy St. Patrick’s Day. There must be some Irish in you with your red hair. Just found out we are 43% Irish! OMGosh Kathy this flower! That’s it. I’m going to try no-line colouring today if it kills me. =X. Not doing so well on posting or colouring lately. I thought my time would be my own more.

  53. sharon brand says

    This is a beautiful flower, and I love the hexagon background with just hint of colour.

  55. Brandi R says

    Hi Kathy! Gorgeous card! LOVE the neutral colors; and that flower….stunning work ā™„

  58. Margaret Rodermond says

    Hi Kathy,
    The flower you colored looks SO real!! Great coloring as usual!! I am really enjoying your daily posting for the 30-day coloring challenge. Fantastic background using the elongated hexagons! I wouldn’t have thought to use them that way. Keep up the great work, but also make sure that you take a little bit of time to relax! Margaret

  64. Diane F says

    Hello, Kathy! Beautiful coloring; so much dimension. Thanks for brightening a chilly, gloomy day.

  66. Sarah greber says

    Hello! I’m glad to be following you now. Beautiful work! And you have inspired me to do some coloring with the supplies I have. I love that you color without strict rules and just go with what you feel is right. Makes it less intimidating for new colorists like me!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      I’m glad my “whatever” attitude works for you. Experimenting is the fun part. Coloring is freedom. I’m glad you are enjoying yourself. Thank you šŸ™‚

  67. Carla Hundley says

    Your flower is so
    pretty and I love
    the background
    area on your card.
    Happy St. Patrick’s
    Day.
    Carla from Utah

  69. Teresa Coleman says

    Saw this first on Instagram this morning – the blog post is truly amazing. Card-spiration for sure!

  70. Barbara Walborn says

    Hello and Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I am traveling and not able to color every day but I sure am enjoying it when I can. Thanks for all your encouragement.

  72. Sheila H says

    Hi, Kathy! Your card is so pretty. I want you to know that I am really enjoying the challenge. This is my first time participating. I am starting to enjoy coloring more even though I still struggle. Enjoy your day!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Thank you for your kind words. From struggle you learn and experiment. Don’t let the struggle stress you. Enjoy the challenge of learning and making time for you. šŸ™‚

  73. Kirsty Georgia says

    Well, helllooo there! Am enjoying the challenge, thanks for doing this. I must say you do take the stress out of Copic coloring, so I don’t get so hung up on the “right” color combinations -it’s a relief!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      That’s the fun of copics. I’m always finding new combos. Keep playing šŸ™‚

  77. Teresa Cherka says

    Lovely card, I am amazed that you were able to color this while waiting at your appointment. Well done.

  79. Catalina Laires says

    This Studio Katia stamps is a wonderful size and I love your choice of color tones.

  81. Cheryl Scrivens says

    Oh, Kathy, I agree…you always brighten my day! What a gorgeous card with this stunning flower you’ve colored so beautifully! I absolutely love the background you created, and now you have me thinking more about the dies I have and how to use them more. Thanks!! Hugs, and enjoy your weekend!

  83. Heather P says

    I love the colours you choose, and all the details you add – they really make the designs and cards special!

  92. Colleen Howell says

    Hello, Kathy loved the card, the coloring is so pretty and the dies are very different. Do not think I have seen those dies before but I like them very much.

  95. Sheri K says

    Hi Kathy! Another beautiful coloring job–beautiful card. I’m doing pretty good with coloring at least something every day, some of the detailed coloring book pages take longer, but are certainly fun to do. I just need to turn some of them into cards. Happy St. Paddy’s day to you!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      I agree that some of the detailed coloring books could take days. Sometimes you can spot color and leave the background plain and still make a gorgeous card. Having fun is the goal of the challenge. šŸ™‚

  99. MARLENE KLING says

    This is so lovely and inspires me to give it a try. I’m soon to be 85 yrs. old and really enjoy trying to make cards as lovely as yours. My favorite color is pink/mauve so I’ll try these colors and hopefully mine will look half as good as yours. TFS. Marlene

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      You are an impressive young lady. Try adding a little peach to your pink and see if you like it. Have fun experimenting. Thank you for your support.

  109. Candy Mills says

    What a lovely card, Kathy! So striking with the elongated dies and ink blending.
    The flower is gorgeously coloured :o)

    Hugs Candy

  113. Gin K. says

    I love hexies, very cute card! thanks for the chance to win. Happy St. Patty’s day!
    ~Gin K.~

  117. Manda says

    Beautiful colouring as always! I love how you make the most of the time you have and manage to do what you love!

  121. Becca Yahrling says

    Hello, Kathy!
    Love that beautiful flower; it really looks dimensional.
    And I love how you did the background; very interesting.

  122. Brenda says

    Your card is gorgeous and your coloring is always inspiring! Thanks for all the tips this month.

  124. Erna Taylor-Stark says

    Spectacular card, Kathy. I t almost looks like a piece of painted linen. Have a great weekend, and Happy St. Patrick’s day.

  125. Susan Wareham says

    Hello! This is beautiful love the use of the hexagon dies so clever. Would love to win one of there stamps. Thanks

  126. carol says

    Hello! So thrilled you’re featuring StudioKatia products! She’s making quite the presence in this community and how marvelous that she’s from my home city of Edmonton, Alberta!
    ~carol

  127. Monnna spark says

    Thiscard is so pretty. And the colours you chose for the flower and back ground is so cool and new.

  131. Marykay says

    One stamp? Now that is some good quality control. When I have Long appointments I always bring stuff to color or scribble on and always have way too much stuff tagging along.
    That’s just the way my mind thinks though. I’m always thinking what if I get tired of coloring this one, I’ll always have another on stand by.
    I love orange flowers. In your last post I mentioned tiger lilies. That’s about the color they are. Gorgeous coloring from you as usual.

    By the way, I sent you a pm the other day asking about the stamp set you made up for November 2015 hero arts my hero club, did you find it?
    I know it’s been a while but I’m hoping to find someone who might have that stamp set they don’t want anymore.

    Anyway great day of color again.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Hi Marykay, Yes I actually have one. Can you send me your address? I suck at email and FB and I am working on that but, not successfully yet lol. If you can be patient I will get it to you in a few weeks at no charge. Woo Hoo

      • Marykay says

        Hello again.
        How super nice of you. Totally wasn’t expecting that. I am more than willing to pay for it. I love that set. I’m fixing to send you an email.
        Have a great weekend.
        MaryKay

  135. Marianne B in AZ says

    Hello, sweet lady! Your card is beautiful, as always! I am having a wonderful time with this challenge. It is my first time to participate.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Music to my ears. I’m so happy you are joining in on the fun and having a wonderful time. Keep finding time for you. šŸ™‚

  139. Billie A says

    Beautiful. I love the background dies. Great look and interest. I have tried to color in my family room in front of my tv. but the light is just not right. I guess I am so use to my craft room lighting that anywhere else just doesn’t work. That is awesome that you can color anywhere. I have been using pencils more and being softer with them and building colors. I like the effect. Thanks for sharing your awesome creations and teaching me what to do to hopefully make my work better.

  140. Liz O says

    Hello Kathy! This is so pretty! I love it! Need to give this technique a try, thanks for the inspiration ! Have a wonderful weekend!

  143. Gail Plaskiewicz says

    Oh my gosh, do you know what I thought of when I saw that big flower? A pin! I think I’ve seen a pin that looks like that. It would also make a great hair bow too! See you can do so much with stamps besides make cards.
    Hello to you, Kathy! Today I got to color. My 93 year old dad is in the hospital again. He is so thoughtful of us that the day he went in he told my mom “I hate to bother you but I think you’d better call an ambulance because I think I’m having a heart attack.” He said he felt bad off and on all day but he didn’t want to worry or bother us. He had a mild heart attack and they are putting him on blood thinners to shrink the clot. We had to wait in the family waiting room because when they put an IV in him they nicked him and it was bleeding. I brought my coloring book and boy was I glad I did. I got to finish this amazingly huge, detailed picture and showed my dad. He was almost crying when he said it was beautiful. He asked me how long it took to do it and I said a long time. Had I been able to color everyday it wouldn’t have taken as long as it did. I’m sure the scan of it won’t do it justice. I got this Mod Podge stuff that will let me put it on a tee which is what I want to do. I wish my sister would take a picture of it and put it on a purse for me but for some reason she says because it’s on paper she can’t. If you can take a photo of a flower or light house, why can’t you take a photo of my coloring? I don’t get it.
    I love, love, love your flower card and the background. Great use of color.
    Did I tell you I’m getting a die cutter? Someone on-line that I e-mail every so often who makes tags for e-mail’s and loves to make cards has one that is a hand crank and she can’t use it anymore because she has arthritis. She asked if I had one and when I said no because I couldn’t afford to get one, she offered to give me her’s. When her husband gets paid again she is going to mail it to me and it won’t cost me a thing! God is so good to me and my family! I can’t wait to get it and have fun with it.
    I checked out the site you mentioned and I liked somethings on there. I would love to win something from them and thanks for giving us the chance to win something.
    Oh yeah, if anyone would like to offer up prayers for my dad, I wouldn’t say no! LOL They would be greatly appreciated.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      I send you many prayers for your Dad. I hope he is on the mend. Keep coloring to amaze your Dad. How special he admires your talent.:)

      • Gail Plaskiewicz says

        I wish he was on the mend but he’s not doing so good. I trust in God though and I know he will do whatever he has to do for my dad. I’ve been praying and crying and I was even coloring today as what else is there to do but sit on a hard chair and watch TV? I want to make him a card with a heart with a band-aid on it. My dad had a major heart attack they said. He’s on lots of meds and today he had a fever which they are bringing down.
        Thank you so much for the prayers. They are much appreciated. I want to continue on with the coloring challenge and I hope that I can. Thank you for all that you do for us.

  146. Lucy Schmidt says

    Hello, Kathy & helper friends. Such perfect timing for this. I was sitting in a meeting today, wishing I were coloring instead, and came up with the idea to color some of my black & white large design papers I’ve hoarded WITH WARM, NEUTRAL COLORS and see how they’d look as a card inset in a sliced front card. I may even use some inks to swirl on ala distress inks. You convinced me to get on it. Thanks.

  151. Aileen says

    Neautiful colouring Kathy, nothing like a deadline to turn out a stunning creation. Love the flower and the hexagonal die cut, vvvvvery nice.

  154. Tess Hackett says

    Your coloring always looks amazing. I wish I could squeeze in more time to color, but the kids always need something or chores hog my time that I want to be crafting. Thanks for doing the coloring challenge and all the hard work that goes into it. I really enjoy your pictures and the time I do squeeze in to color.

  155. Drbbie says

    Hello! Your card is gorgeous! I’m away at a horsemanship clinic , so minimal coloring for the next ten days. But I did stamp some panels and brought my Copics!

  156. Ann says

    Love the way this turned out! Your coloring is such a sight it’s lovely! I only have a couple copic markers that I mainly use for skin tones but I went ahead and picked up the colorless blender after I watched one of your videos where you used it to “erase” an unwanted mark. It has saved my cards more than once! Thank you for your tips and for sharing your beautiful talent!

  159. BeverlyBL says

    Hello. Can’t believe your more than half way through. It goes so fast! Thanks so much.

  162. Suzanne Reynolds says

    Hello Kathy. That flower is magnificent!! I am not a fan of yellows and oranges, but you just might convert me with this flower. Thanks for all your inspiration!!

  172. AnnB says

    Hello Kathy! I love how you’ve coloured that beautiful flower, your card is gorgeous!

  174. KT Fit Kitty says

    Hello, Kathy! This is a gorgeous card! Gorgeous colouring and gorgeous, very cool die-cuts in the background! Love the way you inked up the die-cuts! Have a great weekend!

  179. sheron egolf says

    Really like this card and the way you colored the flower with the dots is different and unique! Thanks for all your constant inspiration.

  184. Liz Mcallister says

    Hello… I want to say a little more. Studio kAtia is new to me! Time to shop!

  185. Andrea (doppeltsolustig) says

    Hi Kathy,
    I’ve finally found my crafting mojo (and a little crafting time) again and am so enjoying this challenge šŸ™‚ Thank you for being such a wonderful source of inspiration <3

  186. Debbie A. says

    Hello, Kathy! This is my first time to participate in one of your 30 Day Coloring Challenges and it’s been fun! Thanks for all your inspiring coloring techniques and instruction.

  187. Debbie A. says

    Thank you Kathy f for all your great coloring techniques and inspiration! You do such a great job and I want to learn to color like you do. Thanks for the challenge and giveaways and for sharing with us.

  190. Karen Page says

    The flower is beautiful and I’m sure it took you some time to color… but I gotta tell you I love the background even more! It makes such an impact behind that beautiful focal point and its something we all can do regardless of our coloring prowess šŸ˜‰ I think that kind of background would make even our less than spectacular colored images shine. And it would be great to layer other die cuts on, like flowers, leaves/vines, trees, or anything really except other geometric shapes. I have to remember to play around with this when I have time to play! Thanks for the inspiration!!!

  193. Milka says

    Hello Kathy!! :o) This is ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!! Love love love the design, colors and your coloring!! LOVE!! :o) Thank you for the opportunity to win Studio Katja’s goodies. Big hugs!! xx

  194. Jodie says

    Hello, Kathy. I’m new to your coloring challenge and am learning so much. I’m trying to incorporate your techniques and tips into my own coloring. I’m getting fantastic results. Thanks for sharing.

  196. Karen Rice says

    I love the unique background you used on this card! Your coloring is always so stunning!

  197. Sheila N says

    Hello and Gorgeous card! This is my first time doing your coloring challenge and I am loving it. I just took advantage of the copic marker sale. First time buying them so wasn’t sure of what colors to get but you calmed my fears. I just bought the colors I liked and will add to my collection as I get better. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents with us!

  198. Bobbie says

    Oh my all this at a doctor’s appt., I wish I had patients to do this while waiting. I would have to have a whole bag of stamped pages because I would mess up to much lol.

  200. Melissa B. says

    Hi Kathy, not sure if my original comment went through. After I clicked Post Comment it went to a screen that said Not Allowed. Boo-hoo, I’m not allowed to post! šŸ™‚ However, I want to reiterate how gorgeous your card is and I love how you put together the background!

  203. Kerry says

    Hello! Do the recipients of your cards realize they are getting an artistic masterpiece? I am in awe of the coloring you do. I want to be you when I grow up… just gorgeous detailed work. Love looking at your cards up close. I would love to watch a video (of HOW you create film &meditation a video &) a close up of your colored pencil work. You are an absolute master! Thank you for inspiring me!

  204. SusanME says

    Hello a week late from snowy Maine! I’m just now catching up on the last week’s posts. This is a gorgeous piece (as always!) – and I love how you created the background for the card – beautiful!

  211. Hannah Y says

    I have never done no line coloring before and you inspired me to try! I will give it a go this weekend ā¤

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