Hello Friends, How are you today? Did you have a good weekend? Yesterday I announced my next 30 day coloring challenge YAY. “The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge” click here to see and the fun video. I hope you are as excited as I am.
Today is Honey Bee’s Spring Release Blog Hop with giveaways. To start at the beginning of the hop go to the Honey Bee Blog here. I had such fun creating with Honey Bee’s newest spring release …. so fun and oh the possibilities.
(The blog line up is at the bottom of my post.)
The sweet lil piggy has so many fun little things to put in his hooves but, I decided to go floral with this stamp set called, “Spring Blossoms” . The sweet pig stamp set is called, “Pinky the Pig“. Super adorable! The bunny is perfect for a baby’s card and is called, “Heaven Sent“. Love!
I used my 0.03 super fine tip marker to draw a pattern on the bunny’s pj’s & some eyelashes plus eyebrows on the pig to add some expression.
I used this paper and some tombow watercolor markers to create my card. My all time favorite ink for some no line coloring is this ink. It’s the perfect color and it’s great to watercolor with.
To add extra shading it super easy to get out those colored pencils … sharpen those tips and add a little bit more deep color in those nooks and crannies. The texture that you get from the paper it’s add so much.
I used a blade to cut the hoove on the right so I could stick in one of the flowers from the Spring Blossoms stamp set.
GIVEAWAY! Two $50.00 Gift certificates & Four “Bee Organized Prize Pack’s” are up for grabs.Woo Hoo! Winners will be randomly picked from the blog comments on each blog & will be announced on this page of the HBS blog on May 5th.
Here is the blog line up. Thank you for taking the time to stop by for a visit. Have a good week. Hugs, Kathy
Kathy Racoosin *You are here*
Kristina Werner *NEXT on the hop* (love her)
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Stacey says
Super cute, love the watercolors!
Sue B says
Love your work as usual. Love how you piece together different sets and make it work on your cards. Would love to color like you!
Kathy Racoosin says
Awe, thank you so much Sue! You can do it too….just practice and patience! Lol!
Becca Yahrling says
Ridiculously cute!! lol So pretty. Always love to see what you
come up with next.
Terri (Blindstamper) says
I love how you combined the different stamp sets, and as usual, your coloring is divine.
Cynthia Cole says
Such a cute card using the new Honey Bee stamps!
Kimber Eberhart says
Love the beautiful card! Thank you, for showing how to pull elements from multiple stamp sets. Love the no line water coloring!
Pai says
beautiful no line coloring!
Amanda Lanager says
Love this. I have been trying my hand at no-line coloring! I love it.
Mirella Rogan says
You are an amazing artist, Kathy! I love what you did with all these images, you created a truly magical card with them!
Kathy Racoosin says
Oh thank you so much for your kind words, Mirella.
Mel H says
The little bunny in his onesie is so adorable. What a lovely card.
Debbie Rumpza says
Adorable no line coloring card, Kathy. I really love that bunny in his jammies.
Michelle L. says
That is such a cute card! I’m new to your site and look forward to looking around and learning.
Stanlee R. says
Such an adorable card. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent.
DGolly says
Love your layout and the way you incorporated multiple stamp sets seamlessly.
Lori R-M says
I have yet to try the no line coloring. Yours looks great!
Kimberly Perkins says
Wow, that is a beautiful card. Love it and thanks for sharing.
Trina says
Aww-dorable. Simply adorable!
Mary Kay Ross says
OMGoodness, this is just too cute!!!
Lisa Young says
Such and adorable card design and coloring!!! BEAUTIFUL!!
Dee Earnshaw says
delightful card – LOVE your artistic coloring:)
creatingincolors says
What amazing coloring! The details! I love this!
Peggy Fitzmaurice says
What an adorable card. Your talent flows from your fingers. Love the Piggy!
Nancy R. says
Your shading is very pretty! Nicely done!
Pooja says
Wonderfully colored ! Loved how you combined the stamps 🙂
Kerys says
Wow! I love the scene you created with the different stamp sets and your coloring is amazing! Thank you so much for the inspiration. Happy crafting 😀 x
Lagene says
Adorable card design and coloring!
Krystan H says
Adorable card!
Jennifer Archambault says
Wow! The details really stand out in your card! Love how you added eyelashes and eyebrows to the piggy! So very pretty! Thank you for sharing and inspiring us!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you so much for the generous compliment, Jennifer. I appreciate your kind words.
Stephanie Savidge says
This card is so cute. Love your coloring.
Carol A Casavant says
Love how you combine sets to make an adorable scene…
Pam says
So sticking cute!!
Karen says
Cute card. Thanks for sharing.
Tanya Carter says
WoW gotta try this
Carol Brown says
Cute card and very cute details!
Lisa says
Love your work as always! That pig and bunny are so cute! Thank you for sharing your creativity!
pam says
what gorgeous stamps and finished card, so sweet
Carol Henderson says
Love your entry. Your coloring is so subtle – just perfect for these little “cuties”!
Ronnie Klatt says
I love your card – it is so cute!
Connie says
So adorable! Your painting is so nice.
Sabrina Radican says
So stinkin’ cute!!!!! I love and adore your painting!!!
Hege-Annie Simonsen says
Lovely coloring and work! So cute!
Marsha Guskey says
What a cute card with beautiful coloring. Thanks!
Maureen Reiss says
Wow!! Adorable card!!! Amazing coloring as always!!
Avra Williams says
This is fabulous! Yay for another 30 day coloring challenge!
Kathy Racoosin says
Yayyy Avra! Hope you’ll play along when you can for the next coloring challenge! I’m so happy!
Connie says
These animals are adorable. I think the card is so cute and the coloring is amazing.
Linda M. says
Oh my gosh—this card is so cute!
Sue says
Great card Kathy!! You are so talented!
Becky Turinic says
Beautiful coloring. I love your card!
Karen Evans says
Your coloring is perfect. Love the card.
DeeD says
Your so talented! Love the images too
Jane says
Love your adorable card Kathy as well as the techniques you shared. Thank you!
Jane says
I love this. Beautiful!
vb says
LOVE! Composition and Color Combination is beautiful. Using the no line techique is perfect.
Sherri says
The card reminds me of the new “Peter Rabbit” movie.
Kristina CraftyPaws says
Oh these critters are so so so cute! Love your coloring as always!
Julie Haedtke says
That Pig, squeeeeeeelllllllll!!!!
Kathy Racoosin says
LOL!!!
Caro H. says
Seriously, my jaw dropped when I saw your card!!! The way you stamped and masked the bunny and pig with the flowers is just awesome! Your watercoloring of this is totally stunning! I love every bit of this!
Kathy Racoosin says
Oh my – thank you so very much for your amazing comment! You’ve made me blush! I appreciate your sweet words!
Deb Delby says
Totally amazing as isusl
Beverly Jordan says
What a perfectly matched up pair! Love the Pinky the Pig especially!!! Gorgeous! And that bunny is not a sheep but adorable none the less!! Honey Bee Stamps are doing fabulous images!
Jean Chaney says
How adorable this is, Kathy. I need that black ink asap!
Kathy Racoosin says
This is the ‘fade out’ ink for no line coloring from Inkon3. I need the black one, too. This one for no line coloring is a must-have, too!
Robin P says
Super cute card. You’re such an inspiration to me. Thanks for sharing.
Luci Manos says
Love the bunny and your no line coloring is great! Thank you for the inspiration!
SentSue says
Big smile! I am amazed how seamlessly you put those set together!
bev p says
Beautiful work, Kathy. I would never have thought to do critters with those lovely blossoms, but you made it look amazing! Thank you.
Isabelle says
Your card is adorable ! The coloring is incredible….
April says
Love them! What a cute and so useful release! Got you bookmarked … keep’n tuned in..
BobbieBluegill says
Adorable. Love bunny’s patterned P.J.s.
Jeanne Beam says
Your card is so adorable. Love the coloring. Thanks for sharing….
Linda Sivyer says
LOVE this new spring release. Perhaps I will do a little birthday shopping with my hubby’s card. Lol
Lisa Stolp says
Such a sweet card and your coloring is beautiful!
Julie Booker says
As soon as I saw your name amongst the list on the blog hop, I just knew that your card would be amazing and I was not disappointed. It is stunning! Thank you for sharing, we appreciate seeing your work.
Kathy Racoosin says
Oh Julie – thanks so much! Your comment just made my day!
Mary Holshouser says
Sweet card.
So much detail and depth to the coloring.
thanks for sharing
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FD91354 says
I love your watercoloring! It always blends so naturally. I need more practice :). Love your cards, and coloring. I love the addtional accents you add on the flowers. Always so beautiful.
Ang says
Wow. Your coloring is so beautiful. Great card.
cyndi morris says
I love that sweet card. I’ve never had Honey Bee products, but I have four grandchildren who would love to receive a card with those adorable images. Of course, the coloring wouldn’t as nice.
Lindar C says
OMG! Those bunny pajamas!!! Your card is adorable!
Allison says
You’re coloring and creativity is just amazing!
susie sonnier says
who doesn’t love a bunny in jammies!
Sheila says
Gorgeous card. I especially liked the drawing of the pj pattern. I will use this idea, I’m sure.
Cathy Lillie says
Adorable card! I love how the pig is holding one of the flowers. Your coloring and details on the images are amazing!
Carol Jones says
This is an adorable stamp set and what you’ve done with it is amazing! I love how you combined 2 completely different sets, so creative. Thanks for sharing your talents Kathy!
Tara Prince says
So super cute!!
Phyllis Freese says
Such a sweet card for spring with those cute critters and your flawless coloring. It’s always fun to see what you’re going to color next.
Sopofran says
I love it! It’s so cute and the coloring is so nice
Margaret says
How adorable is that?!! The bunny is so darling, just begging for a hug!
Sheri K says
Kathy, this bunny and pig are so darn cute! I hate to tell you, but I think you may have made a typo error, at 1 point you mention this is a new release by Waffle flower and we are to go to Honey Bee’s blog. I do love Waffle flower too, but I’m excited to see this cute stamp by Honey Bee. I’m looking forward to your next coloring challenge, I plan to make a ton of card fronts during that time.
Kathy Racoosin says
Eeek thank you, Sheri! I need some sleep!!
Annalisa says
I should have guessed you would combine these adorable animals to make them friends. Also, I really enjoy the look of animals with disproportionately large flowers. It’s just a happy scene. I think I’ll have to do that soon. I’m always inspired by your cards and how you put them together. Thanks so much for sharing!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you, Annalisa! I appreciate your kind words!
@cardhappyone says
That bunny in his sweet little jammies…crushin on him!
BarbaraF says
Wow! Your card is amazing. Love the coloring.
Camille Molinaro says
The coloring is absolutely gorgeous!!
Christine M says
OOOOH so cuuuuuute!!! Fantastic job and great release!
Meghan Kennihan says
WOW! Amazing water coloring! It’s beautiful!
Monica says
Beautiful talent on all these projects! You are a master at watercolor!
Marisela Delgado says
The pig and sheep are ridiculously CUTE! Love those.
Naama E says
So adorable!! Both these guys are just too adorable and I LOVE the details you added, I need to get me one of these super fine pens (I have 0.05 and thought that was fine!), it’s amazing what some extra lines can do 🙂
Thanks for sharing! xx
p.s. can’t wait for June! 😀
Kathy Racoosin says
Whooo hoo – I can’t wait for June 1st, too!!! Happy coloring and thank you for your awesome comment!
Carolyn says
You’re known for coloring with good reason, but check out those masking skills!
Kathy Racoosin says
Hahaha!
Ruth G says
Cute cute cards! How could anyone resist a stamp named Pinky the Pig!??!
Colleen H. says
What a sweet card. I really like it.
RobiW says
Oh, my goodness! Your coloring is exquisite on this darling card!
Marie Bingaman says
Love that bunny’s pajamas! Such a cute card. 🙂
Amy Cooley says
Beautiful job! These critters are adorable!
justasiam says
As always, you’ve done a beautiful job on the watercolours!
Abby says
Very cute!
Amy Reagan says
Love, love this! Your cards are an inspiration For me to keep working on my coloring!
Kathy Racoosin says
Oh Amy that is so wonderful to hear you say that! I am honored I can inspire you! Thank you for your sweet comment! Happy coloring!
Liz Ford says
Very neat how you pieced together all three sets! Plus some fun sentiments. A great idea and so fun to see. I look forward to a video showing us how to do that!
shartl says
Awww, that bunny in his pjs stole my heart! I always love your beautiful cards and awesome coloring!
Lindarub says
Cute card.
Tona says
Fabulous card! All of those little animals are so cute.
Gail Alcorn says
Your coloring is amazing!
Patty Eifert says
just beautiful as usual Kathy! You rock the coloring world!
Kirsty Vittetoe says
Your card is so much fun, thanks for sharing!
Sue McRae says
Very cute card and fabulous coloring!
MandaLJ says
What a gorgeous card! Your colouring is inspirational. I love the bunny’s patterned pyjamas and how you placed the flower in the pig’s hooves!
Gilda (McStamper) says
Love your adorable card. Your coloring is beautiful.
Erica B says
Beautiful coloring. I am amazed by your talent
Kelsey Thomas says
They are so cute! 🙂 Love how you colored them!
F. Andre says
Great colors on this fabulous card. These new products are great.
Kathy Racoosin says
Yesss – love these new products!!! Super cute!
Janelle H. says
Seriously Sweet little scene! Is that a cousin of Blah Bunny? haha
Jeannie F says
Beautiful coloring on this card. I love how you combined the different sets to make this card!
Dorlene says
Are you kidding me?! This is the cutest card I’ve seen all year. LOVE it!
Kathy Racoosin says
Oh my, Dorlene! Thank you so much! I’m blushing!
jen forster says
Gorgeous coloring! I love these little sweeties –
Catherine S. says
I love your layout with all the stamps, cute!
Amy Moore says
How cute…the bunny and the piglet
Amy Vitriani says
Adorable card! Your coloring is just stunning as always ❤️
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you so much for your kindness, Amy!
Kris in Alaska says
That bunny in pj’s is just too adorable!
FeM says
How cute. Your coloring is always amazing.
Amante del Papel says
I love how you coloring, your card is super beautiful!!!
Kathy Ferguson says
Precious card. I love the bunny’s pajamas! Thanks for sharing!
Sky says
Beautiful card and coloring! So sweet 🙂
Candy says
Hi Kathy!
What a super sweet card :o) Your painting as always is exquisite!
Always love how you combine different sets.
Kathy Racoosin says
Thanks so much, Candy! It is so much fun to combine multiple sets!
francine says
what a cute card!
Deb Hardy says
Oh, the cuteness of these stamp sets! Your coloring is always beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration.
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you for your kindness, Deb!
Arianna Barbara says
Oh my goodness!!! I’m totally in love for the cuteness of your card!!!
amy says
Okay, this is just DARLING!!
Lisa A creations says
Beautiful and flawless coloring as always!
Kim Salito says
Beautiful work. Love your card and this new release. Thanks for sharing.
Kathy Racoosin says
Thanks, Kim! This new Honey Bee release really is awesome!
Jackie says
That’s such a sweet card and your coloring is always amazing!
Dana M says
Fantastic card! Perfect combination of gorgeous and adorable.
Diane Z says
Again, your colouring is amazing. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Kelli Horger says
SO adorable! Love those big blooms and the bunny PJ’s are too cute.
Teri S. says
Oh Kathy, so stinkin’ cute! I adore the pj’s on the bunny.
Cassie L says
As usual, your card blows me away! Love Love Love it!!!!
Kathy Racoosin says
Aweeee – thanks so much, cassie!
Kim L says
Beautiful water coloring, thank you for sharing.
Robin Kuppens says
Wow your coloring always just blows me away!
Kathy Racoosin says
Why thank you, Robin!
joy meadows says
Love this adorable card, Kathy! All of the details you add to your coloring just make a card pop!
Yvonne Bongle says
Your water coloring is amazing. I like the fact that you also use colored pencils for more definition and deeper color. Thank you for sharing with us.
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you for your kind comment, Yvonne. I appreciate the encouragement!
Karen Sanville says
Great card.
auntie em says
Your card is adorable! I love how you water-coloured it in and the cute little flower bouquet addition to the little piggy’s hands.
Thank you for sharing your work! 🙂
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you for your kindness, Em!
Lisa C Angel says
I love tombows for watercolor too! I taught my grandkids to use markers for WC and I am so pleased to see you credit the beautiful results you got from them!!!
Jan Arnold says
Kathy, such a sweet card. I just love the critters being nestled in the flowers! Of course, the coloring is amazing! Thanks for always sharing your creativity and incredible talent with us!
Kathy Racoosin says
Oh Jan, thank you for your sweet compliments! You’ve made me blush! I really appreciate your kindness.
Sue D says
So cute. Love your coloring.
Elise S. says
Love this beautiful card! Definitely a technique I need to incorporate into my cardmaking!
Jennifer Petersen says
Beautiful! Love the added details and shading you did!
Anne Sturgeon says
This would be a lovely illustration in a children’s book. So wonderful. These critters from Honey Bee are adorable…
lisa morrow says
Your coloring is beautiful, love the extra details you added to the bunny outfit
Viktoriya Porechnaya says
So cute and sweet!!!
Barbara Lassiter says
Love how you created this beautiful scene with the different sets. Thanks for the tips for using different coloring mediums together to create dimension and depth. I sometimes forget to do this and it does make a big difference. You’e such a good teacher and artist. Just saying!
Kathy Racoosin says
Oh Barbara – thank you!!! That means a lot to me!!
Anniek says
So beautiful!
Susan Pezza says
Love the card! Love the bunny with the pig! So adorable!! Love it!! Thanks for sharing!!
Joy Baldwin says
I love, love how you colored your card, beautiful!
Jane McGill says
Beautiful card. I especially like the bunny and the way you jazzed up the PJ’s.
Pat Holcomb says
Oh my goodness, what a beautiful card. I can see it framed as a gift for a new baby or young child’s room. It makes me think of the floppy bunny stories. I love how your masking and some pen work creates such a nice depth and texture. One wonderful composition, too. Thanks for the inspiration.
Sandra Farnham says
Love the bunny in pjs
Bethany Stover says
Sweet
Sue Smith says
Such a cute card. I love the shadowing you have done on this card. TFS
Charmaine says
So cute. Thanks for sharing.
Patt H. says
Love the combination of those adorable critters with your beautiful florals! Gorgeous!
Daphne Merk says
Kathy, this card is too cute! I love the bunny in his robe.
Pam D. says
These critters are adorable and as usual your coloring is amazing!
harshita says
Love the watercoloring in this one!
Denise Bryant says
Sweet card! I love the pig and the bunny! Fab coloring!
Danielle Dietz says
Ok. I just have to say it. I am in love with the bunny’s pj’s. Too cute!
Karthikha Uday says
Aww such a sweet adorable card!! Lovely 🙂
Kari Mano says
Awe….. is what I first said when I saw your card. Such a cute card!!!!
Teresa Doyle says
Oh Kathy! I would totally framed this card for in a child’s room. How adorable is this little piggy and bunny! Your w/c on this is simply amazing (not that I’m surprised) but I still look at it as more art than a card. Just awesome!
Sharon Taylor says
Oh my! I love these two stamp sets, they are so darn cute and so is your card. Thanks for sharing.
Monica W says
Love this card, the bunny is just too cute! Great coloring as always.
Michelle Murray says
Oh my goodness, what a precious scene!!!
Henriëtte says
Adorable card, great colours Kathy and I love that piggy!
Karen Page says
Oh my! Those pjs are killing me with their cuteness! Love it!!!
Noreen says
I love the fun little friends with the giant flowers!
Ilda Dias says
This is SO stinkin’ CUTE! Everything you touch becomes magic. Love, LOVE, love your work Kathy!
andrea says
Beautiful. Looks like an illustration from a really cool children’s book.
MJ says
Such a beautiful / adorable card! Your coloring is beyond stunning. Your created such a soft and gentle feeling with your coloring. The only thing missing was watching you do it. Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring.
Laura L Buehler says
The pig and the bunny…together again! (Don’t know where that came from, but that was the thought that ran through my head when I saw your card.)
Helen LeBrett says
Beautiful job coloring on this card: I love it! Hugs, H
Lisascreativeniche says
This reminds me of a storybook! Fabulous coloring!
isabel z says
I love blog hops and Honey Bee stamps because they inspire me to create!
Gail says
Such beautiful coloring and just a darling card!
Crystal Muirhead says
You’re pig and bunny look like they are standing at the alter waiting for the preacher! Adorable !
AndreaH says
Gorgeously cute card. I read in your comments that they thought your Design should be a used in a book.. well I couldn’t agree more. Your colouring of them both is sublime and your background is BEAUTIFUL. TFS. Xxx
Renate Harrison says
What a great card, the animals are super adorable and the coloring is spectacular . I love the soft colors, perfect for this scene.
Lisa Huther says
Your card is cute. I am amazed how you did the pattern on the pajamas.
Jenny says
This is cute! Love the texture looks.
Jennifer Carroll says
Fab card! Your watercoloring is beautiful. Love the release and hop, so much fun.
Terrie D. says
Your card is adorable! I just love your coloring 🙂
Marjorie DUMONTIER says
As always, that’s an amazing card !! So cute and perfectly made !!
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Fikreta says
stunningly amazing card!
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Cindy/Cinsational Designs says
The watercolor effect really just makes it look so precious. I love it.
This month is my birthday so I’m crossing my fingers- how cool would it be to win for my birthday?!?
Iris Soscia says
Super cute card – love the flowers and the critters. Such lovely coloring.
Ashley says
Thank you so much for the coloring tips!
Larissa Heskett says
SQUEAL!! Such a SWEET Card!! I LOVE the NEW Products!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! <3 <3 <3
Sue Whitacre says
Wow! When you look at the card, everything just seems so naturally balanced and seamlessly done. Then you read thru how you actually created this lovely card and realize the level of skill and talent–amazing.