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Stencils w/copics & blog hop

Hello Friends, How was your weekend? Today I am honored to be hopping to celebrate  Neat and Tangled 5th birthday!  Woo Hoo!!! Read more about Danielle (the owner) at the bottom of my post …. adore her!

To celebrate I have two cards and a video plus some giveaways. To start at the beginning of the hop go to the Neat & Tangled blog here. If you are coming from the oh so talented  Laurie Willison blog you are in the right place. (I am the last stop in today’s hop.)

Danielle’s lettering is so beautiful and I love the scale of this “Hooray” sentiment. So big, bold and dramatic … or it can be soft and elegant depending on how you use it.

If you want to watch the video in HD click here. I am showing you how easy it is to use your markers with a stencil plus a rag & some copic blending solution.

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Such fun using this “Balloon Duo” to color with. Oh the possibilities!

The “Hooray” die stands on it own … I wanted to put the die cut front and center on a card. Love white on white and how fresh it looks and feels in your hand. (It’s not easy to photograph tho)

Four times I cut the horray …. that’s it. A lot of impact for a small amount of labor. Arrange the shadow part of the dies on your card panel making sure one is positioned the way you want to read it and place the rest of the cut words around it.

When you trim off the excess … use the trimmings to place on the missing parts you see on my card.

Here I added the trimmed bits, glued them on with some glossy and all I need to do is trim these and layer my card. Super easy & fun! The hard part is leaving it simple. Ack! So hard for me. To finish my card I put some foam tape on the back and mounted it on some white cardstock.

Ok let’s talk…

Prizes: One $100 gift certificate to the Neat and Tangled shop and two $50 gift certificates to the Neat and Tangled shop. Winners will be chosen from comments all along the hop all week long. Winners will be announced Sunday, August 13th! Good luck!

I am the last stop in the hop but, be sure the check the Neat & Tangled blog tomorrow for more inspiration all week long.
Ok .. back to the important part about Danielle the owner of Neat & Tangled.  If you have never met Danielle … she’s beautiful ! The jaw dropping kind but, the best part of her is her calm presence and her big heart plus she’s always smiling! If you want to read more about Danielle click HERE.)
Also I have to mention and I hope it’s ok. If any one of you have had the task to create a Go Fund Me page … I would imagine that’s pretty heart wrenching. Well …. Danielle had to do that and if you think a few dollars can’t make a difference … it’s does. Danielle’s father is suffering from CRSPS. To read more about CRSPS or see the Go Fund Me page go to  Dan’s CRPS Treatment Fund. (Please keep in mind that $5.00 can help them reach their goal or to share their story. 
Thanks for reading Danielle’s story and I hope you understand that I needed to post about her dad’s CRPS. Have a great week and always grateful for your visit. Many hugs, Kathy
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  2. Karthikha Uday says

    Two beautiful and different takes! I love the white on white and your creativity in making that card! And not to miss, those sequins are gorgeous! 🙂

  7. Dee Ann Matthews says

    Hooray for the fabulous die! It is very neat in white on white and the shaker card is strikingly beautiful in blue and green shaded balloons and frame on black! Great guy card!

  9. Linda Carson says

    Love your huge, colorful shaker! And white on white is always a pleasing look! Love your creative style!

  10. Sharon O says

    Beautiful cards and so easy to do! I’ve resisted shaker cards but your video made them seem much more approachable. Thanks for sharing.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      I’m so glad you found it helpful, Sharon! Give a shaker a try! They are so much fun!

  13. Tess Hackett says

    I think the white on white is a big hit. Everyone loves how elegant it looks. It’s just stunning.
    Great idea using Copics with a stencil too, I will have to try that.

  16. Mirella ROGAN says

    Oh Kathy, whatever you do, it’s always stunning, whether it’s in colour or not 😉 Thank you so much for sharing your inspiration, and the additional info about Danielle, too!

  17. Amy Vitriani says

    I love your cards Kathy!! I especially love the white card!! It’s so simple but it looks stunning. I have a problem with wanting to do too much to my cards too!

  19. Anne says

    OMG. Love what you did with the Hooray die. What a lovely card. Your videos are the best. Keep them coming.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Thank you so much, Anne. I’m so glad you enjoy my videos! Thanks for making me smile!

  23. Debbie Rumpza says

    Both of your cards are awesome today… I love the colors you chose for the shaker… it would be a perfect guy card.

  27. Melissa M says

    Love the clean look of the white on white card! And how you used the extra pieces that you cut off to fill the gaps! It’s always the little things that finish it off!

  30. Elise Smith says

    I love the bold shaker! I need to get that balloon stencil. Cool effect on the white card! It almost looks embossed.

  33. Isabelle says

    Awesome card, I love shaker cards ! These 3-d word dies are really great, your second project is excellent too !

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      The owner of Neat and Tangled, Danielle, used her own handwriting for the Horray die! Isn’t it fabulous?!? Her lettering is just amazing!

  36. Shannon says

    The shaker card is is fabulous, but that white on white is absolutely breathtaking! Thanks for sharing!

  39. Nancy Vondra says

    Whoohoo! Hip, hip, Hooray!!! Love this stamp with the shadow! (Makes it so much easier than cutting two of the same and gluing them together off center.) The colors you chose for the balloons pairs well with the black. I adore that vivid blue!!! The white is gorgeous and classy! Thanks again for sharing your amazing talent with us!!!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Oh Nancy, thanks for your sweet comments! I agree, love the sentiment dies with the shadows, too!

  41. Laura P. says

    Hi Kathy, Love your cards! Such unique ways to use the dies and stencil. I never would have thought to use marker with a stencil!

    Thank you so much for sharing what is going on in Danielle’s life with her Dad. I have personally been blessed by Danielle’s kindness and I’m so glad you clued us in to the gofundme page so I could pay it forward. My heart goes out to Danielle and her family. I am sure your note will bring a lot of attention to the funding page, and every little bit helps, even just a dollar at a time adds up!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Thank you so much for your sweet words and generous donation to help Danielle’s father! You’re the best!

  44. Lori Uren says

    Love your card, it turned out super cute!
    I can’t wait to see where your Coloring challenge road trip takes you!

  45. Maggie B says

    Hi Kathy ~ Your cards are wonderful but, like you said, the Hooray die stands on its own! I love that die!! Thanks so much for including a video….I always love your videos. Have an awesome week! ~HUGS~
    #kindnessmatters

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Awe, thanks so much Maggie. I truly appreciate positive feedback on my videos. Thanks for making me smile!

  47. Tracey Magner says

    Hi, 2 Beautiful cards.. The white on white oh wow, so STUNNING that is my favorite I have never seen anything like that, of course leave it to you to come up with something so refreshing and stunning. The shaker card is so adorb’s, love it and love the BIG die, that is one of my favorite companies. Loved the video.

  48. Angela W says

    Hi, Kathy! Great ideas today, as always! I am shocked at what a punch the “hooray” card has being done in all white! I never would have tried that idea and it looks fabulous! I also wouldn’t have thought to use my Copics with a stencil. What a great idea! Both cards look fabulous!

    I have a question for you- I am a type A, in my head person, but I know there’s real art just dying to come out if I could just let go and create! You seem to be able to do that and the results are always fabulous! Do you have any tips on how to just relax and create instead being so up tight when I stamp? Sometimes I have to remind myself, “this is supposed to be fun!”

  49. BunnyD says

    Oh Kathy! You had my in tears here laughing at you weighing down your die and foam, literally. I’m always looking for something to weigh mine down with but you win! I love your cards! The balloon and Hooray one was great even before it became a shaker. I adore the white on white card. Very elegant! You do super videos.

  52. Teresa Doyle says

    Honestly Kathy, you are, without a doubt, the QUEEN of COLOURING!!!! What an awesome card and your skills with a pencil or marker of ANY kind in your hand boggles my mind! Amazing!

  55. Lydia Lee says

    Beautiful cards! I especially love the Hooray white on white card! Simplistic yet gorgeous! Thanks so much for the inspiration! Xoxos ❤️

  59. Lesley Shroyer says

    Gorgeous! All of them! Also, thank you for sharing the info on Danielle and her dad. Us crafty people have to look out for each other!!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Yes, Lesley, I agree. This crafty community is just amazing and filled with such love and kindness.

      #kindnessmatters

  61. Connie Myers says

    I love both of these cards, Kathy. I agree that “Hooray” die is a “must have.” Can’t wait to see more.

  64. Alma Dirpaul says

    Happy birthday Neat and Tangled! Thanks, Kathy, for telling us about the Go Fund Me page.

  75. Sharon Brand says

    Two awesome cards featuring the HOORAY die. Love the shaker with the balloon background and the white on white. This die takes centre stage!!!

  78. bev p says

    What could be better than balloons and sequins? A bold black frame and sentiment! Thanks so much for this very fun card.

  82. Billie A says

    Wonderful shaker card. Great how the sequins picked up your colors. Love the color choices for your card. The Hooray is awesome. I love the white on white card also. Beautiful stunning.

  85. Jane M says

    Love how you used the balloon stencil! Thanks for your video showing your technique. Your card is great! Love the colors!

  86. Sheri K says

    Beautiful card and great technique. I’m familiar with CRPS, used to be called RSD, terrible problem, difficult to treat. I’ll be praying for Danielle and her family.

  91. Ute says

    Hi Kathy…. Congrats… 5 years wonderful inspiration. Now I can’t wait for the next years for having more stunning ideas… Great card, it fits perfectly. Hugs Ute (alias beru-crafts)

  92. Janet Sisk says

    I just love both cards, but that white on white die cut card is the best!!! Thanks for the inspiration. 😀

  93. Kleri F says

    Beautiful cards!I really like the clean look of the second one!Simple, yet super elegant and pretty!Thank you for the inspiration!

  94. Anne Sturgeon says

    Your two cards are wonderful. Love the balloons. The white is perfection!. You are not only an awesome card maker but a true friend. Love the story and all the best to Danielle’s Dad. Thoughts and prayers….

  97. Mary Holshouser says

    Love the colors used.
    Fun shaker.
    the layering of the sentiment is
    great – have to remember that idea.
    thanks for sharing.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Yahoo! If you post them on Instagram please tag me so I can see your creations! Happy cardmaking!

  103. Heather Lynn says

    Love those balloon stencils!! Your cards are always awesome. Thanks for sharing from your heart.

  104. Anita in France says

    That shaker is so deliciously shimmery and delicious, Kathy … and the white on white faux embossing … wow, it’s fantastic … love it! Anita 🙂

  105. Diane Bakehouse says

    Love your two very different cards, using similar products. I need to get the stencil and the die. I smiled when I saw the white card. In my mind I said, “That’s not Kathy’s usual style”. Love it.

  108. Colleen Howell says

    I cant decide which card I like better, they are both awesome. Love the color of the balloons and that it was done with markers and a stencil. The hooray card is so cute with the white on white.

  109. Becca Yahrling says

    Never in a million years did I think I’d see a non-colored card from you! lol
    I also love white on white, too, so elegant. Love your sweet shaker!

  112. Erica A-B says

    Being a lover of colour I’m still absolutely BLOWN AWAY by your white card! It’s so gorgeous!!!

  116. Andrea Shell says

    Fabulous projects! I can’t wait to try the Copic technique, and I love the card with made with the die-cuts – so beautiful!

  117. Roberta S. says

    Kathy, I love that you keep it real in your videos. Love that you support other crafting bloggers not only in their business journeys but their families too. When one hurts we all hurt with them – When one needs encouraging words & prayers we all lift them up is a great motto to have. I love your 2 versions of Hooray! Transparency film is great for shaker cards (it’s a type of acetate film too) My prayers are with you on your coloring road trip. Thank you for sharing.

  121. renee milner says

    Lovely cards and I enjoyed seeing how the stencil works–as always your coloring is so pretty! Thank you for sharing about the treatment fund.

  123. Pam Dunbar says

    Wonderful cards! Fun colors, wouldn’t of thought to use the markers with the stencil thanks for sharing. The tone on tone, wow so simple yet so stunning!

  128. Liz O. says

    Love this technique Kathy, as always thank you for sharing this amazing card. Have a wonderful day!

  130. Sharon Roselli says

    Love this whole card! The sequins as the background is so cool! The coloring in the balloon stencil looks fabulous. I had to order the stencil die and stamp.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Yahoo, Sharon! Have fun crafting! You’ll certainly love all of these great Neat and Tangled products!

  132. Jayell says

    Wow, both cards are gorgeous. How simple and brilliant the white on white one is – just love it.

  133. Sandy N. says

    Love your cards. I love your blue frame – what a great idea. That Hooray die is a must have!

  135. Phi says

    My jaw dropped for the white on white card. So simple yet effective. That hooray die is beautiful.

  139. Pat McCleary says

    Love both your cards, Kathy.The white on white is so striking; & doesn’t everyone love a shaker.

  142. Michelle Hackett says

    Your cards are stunning. I love the white on white. But even more beautiful is the friend you are to Danielle. Very inspired, thank you!!

  149. Carol H. says

    Your cards are so beautiful!! Love those balloons and will have to try making some like that! Many prayers to Danielle’s dad.

  152. Gail Alcorn says

    Love shaker cards and those sequins are amazing! The white on white card is gorgeous!

  156. Laurie Brown says

    Such a fun shaker card and an awesome marker technique!! Gorgeous white on white card

  157. Stevye says

    I love both cards, who doesn’t love a good shaker card? But there is something so elegant about your white hooray words on a white card; Beautiful

  161. FeM says

    Oh Kathy, you are the best. Thanks for keeping it real and sharing the process in creating your awesome cards. I love the elegance of the white on white.

  162. DaNelle says

    What a SUPER FUN use of the new stamps and dies! I totally need the “hooray” die! I love ❤️, love ❤️, love ❣️Thanks for sharing!

  163. DaNelle says

    What a SUPER FUN use of the new stamps and dies! I totally need the “hooray” die! I love ❤️, love ❤️, love ❣️

  166. Pam says

    I love how you made these cards! I have to try it. Love the neat and tangled “Hurray” too, has such versatility. Perfect!
    Hurray!

  171. Michele W says

    Great cards. Never thought about using my markers with stencils but will definitely be giving that a try. Really like the way you used the dies to make an entire background. Thanks for the inspiration!

  173. Robin Ridpath says

    Wow! Two amazing cards, so different, but each so wonderful. I love the white, on white, on white ‘hooray’ card. And I love that you could leave it all white, not sure I could have that self control 🙂

  176. Beverly Sizemore says

    Both of your “hooray” cards are excellent….both so different. I think it is my favorite
    part of this new release. AND happy birthday Neat and Tangled!!!!!

  178. Barb macaskill says

    WOWZERS! Both of these cards are absolutely breathtaking! I love the simplicity of the Hooray card and the shaker card makes my heart smile! TFS!

  182. Denise Kasbohm says

    What a wonderful way to get 2 looks from the same die. I love the shaker, so fun!

  185. Christine Cox says

    Love your card Kathy!! I must have that Hooray stamp/die set! I have seen so many cute cards this week using it!

  191. Laura Peddicord says

    I agree with you totally about the Neat & Tangled lettering. It is so pretty and displays so well on a card. As always, your cards are fabulous! Thank you for sharing them with me.

  192. Gilda (McStamper) says

    Love your fabulous cards. The balloon shaker is so pretty and the white on white is so creative. Thanks for explaining your process and sharing your awesome inspiration.

  198. Sandy Small says

    Wow, the white on white repeat word card is beautiful! It is great that the Neat and Tangled word die includes the outline, and cuts out the interior parts. And I did not realize that Copics could be used with markers. Thanks for sharing!

  205. Claudia Glandrup says

    Hi Kathy, thx for the little color blending lesson, as always great and easy to understand. And the cards with foam and the shaker card, amazing ideas!! Now I need 48 hours in a day, with al these great ideas in this great bloghop hahaha.

  212. Teri S. says

    Both your cards rock! You must be the queen of colouring with Copics. They intimidate me. I have a few, but seldom use them because my blending skills are severely lacking. I was giggling watching your video because I can totally relate to not being able to talk properly sometimes. Thanks for not editing it out. 🙂

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Oh, Teri, thank you for your kindness and positive feedback on my video! Means a lot to me!

  214. KimberlyRae says

    Ohhh that shaker card of gourds is justPerfect forBirthday’s, Graduation’s, so Many uses! Love it all! Great way to use Neat and Tangled New Release!

  216. Cindy Aguirre says

    Love the cards! So cute and I love how you used the hooray dies on the background! Very pretty!

  220. Sharon Tate says

    Wow, these two card are fabulous and both for different reasons. I love the simplicity of the white on white of your Hooray Die card and I also love the dark colours of the shaker card and the sequins used, just gorgeous.

  221. Deborah Kaye says

    Beautiful cards! The white on white is wonderful! Thank you for sharing the Go Fund me page also.

  224. Barbara Lassiter says

    Love both cards so much….especially the white card from someone who loves color so much! FUN!

  226. Gail Plaskiewicz says

    I love balloons! I have always loved balloons and I am not a child anymore. I’ve always thought it would be fun to launch a balloon with my name and address on it and see how far it goes and who finds it. I love the movie UP and all those colorful balloons that launched the house. What a great movie!
    I just made my first ever shaker card! I watched either one of your videos or Jennifer McGuire’s and figured out how to make one even though I don’t have a die cutter or all of the other things you need. I love how it came out! I love yours too. I love your big iridescent sequins! I love sequins! I had to sew sequins on a leotard once for my dance recital and then my teacher didn’t like how it came out so I had to resew them. I have such respect for people who sew sequins and use them.
    I love your white on white card but you are right, it is hard to photograph. When I do cards or coloring pages with glitter gel pens they never photograph right either. You can hardly see the glitter when I scan it. I love the calligraphy! My middle sister was really good at that. Me, I wasn’t and I learned some of it in my art class which I took for 4 years in high school. Thanks for showing us your great cards and for giving us the chance to win something. They always save the best for last, don’t they?

  227. Heather Mills says

    Two fabulous cards!! I love this hooray die set and you’ve used it in two completely different yet awesome ways!! Really love that shaker card; it’s so fun!!

  228. Kristine Boydstun says

    Super fun card!! I love to watch you color. I learn so much about copics. I’m a novice at this, so it’s good to watch your techniques!

  229. Debbie Hight says

    as always your creations are fantastic! that shaker is amazing 🙂 oh boy, I see an order being placed soon!

  233. Melissa B. says

    Oh Kathy, your cards are so stinking cute! (Can I say that word here?) I’m thinking, “no, I don’t need a balloon stencil.” Then along comes Ms. Kathy to prove me wrong! And your white on white is stunning!

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