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Day 5. Blog Hop & Giveaway

Hello Friends, How are you today? Feeling relaxed from all the coloring lol? It’s Day 5. and I am delighted to be part of the Waffle Flower Blog Hop. Wait until you see these stamps!! OMG!

If you are stumbling onto my blog and are wondering what The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge is or if you have any questions about the coloring challenge you can refer to this post . If you are more visual person here is a video. To see DAY 1 of the coloring challenge click here. If you want more info on The Coloring Challenge Road Trip click here.

I managed to create three cards that were watercolored with Tim Holtz distress ink. Each card was stamped with this ink. (for best results let the ink dry or use a heat gun) The paper was Tim Holtz pre cut watercolor paper … I love how it’s bright white.

To start at the beginning of the hop click on the Waffle Flower Blog here. If you are arriving from my favorite person Jennifer McGuire’s blog you are in the right place. Woo hoo!

For this card I combined two of the new stamp sets called, “Spice Garden” and the “Little Painter” stamp set. The sweet little chick is part of the Little Painter set but, I was itching for him to peek out from one of the spice plants.

A slit was cut in the planter to poke the plant and sign into & glued in place.

Here is the coordinating die cut to the Spice Garden.

So relaxing to color this plant. When I was painting it I purposely left a white line down the center of the leaves.

I colored some twine with a marker, tied it and glued it down with some glossy accents.

Today I was out most of the day and I didn’t even want to think about doing something for a background so I literally swiped some paint on the paper without any fuss & then cut the paper. I added foam tape behind one panel and tucked it under the other panel on the front of the card. It was the perfect quick background with interest.

My plan was to die cut the brushes from the “Little Painter” set …. then I decided why die cut them that this could be a cool one layer card?  The sentiment is from the Spice Garden set.

The twine was colored with a brown marker, tied and glued down for a little pop of dimension. Details were added on all my cards with a fine tip sharpie and a 0.03 marker(essential for every craft room). I now have a 0.03 marker in black, brown and grey.

My goal was to use a different green on each brush. Lots of people as me about this palette it’s wonderful to contain distress ink.

Promotions:
To celebrate the blog hop, Waffle Flower is giving away $25 gift certificates to THREE lucky winners. You can leave comment on my blog and along the hop by 11:59pm ET on 6/11/18 for your chances to win. Winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the posts on this blog hop and will be announced on the Waffle Flower blog on 6/13/2018.
 
To celebrate the new release, all orders placed by 11:59pm ET on 6/7/18 will receive a free Tiny Painted Heart Die (image as attached, link here). No code required; Limited 1 per customer; While Supplies last.
Click here for DAY 1. TO UPLOAD YOUR COLORING  or here on Instagramor here on Facebook (FB is a closed group). Please remember to use the hashtag #thedailymarker30day  and tag @kathyrac . For kids & young adults #thedailymarker30daykids

Thank you for your visit today it’s always so appreciated. Next on the hop is another one of my favorite people Kristina Werner. Have a great day and see you tomorrow. Hugs, Kathy

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I was chatting on the phone and added a little bit more to this flower. Check out this post.

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Comments

  1. Betsy C. says

    Love , love, love the paintbrush card! Love how you used the different shades of green!

  3. Samantha VanArnhem says

    Love every part of these. Absolutely going to try that background idea. Your coloring has such beautiful dimension.

  4. jen forster says

    These are really stunning! I love the colors you used and even your quick background has some interest with different colors. Love them all!

  5. Jeanne says

    Kathy, you blow me away with your talent! Those plant cards are fabulous. Your paintbrush card is gorgeous. All the detail you’ve added to each card is fantastic. Oh to be able to “see” things the way you do! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity!

  7. MelissaF says

    Wow, LOVE these beautiful water colored cards, so many amazing details – the white line leaf detail, twine, adorable duck and the tucked background watercolor panel. OH and that paint brush panel is my fave! Love the graphic look and all the greens – thanks for sharing your DI color combo palette too.

  9. Kelsey Thomas says

    I love these cards! Seeing how you color different images is so amazing and inspiring!

  11. Leticia A. G. says

    What a beautiful set of cards. I struggle to get vibrant colors with distress inks. Helps me admire yours even more!

  15. Marcie Lovett says

    Beautiful color choices. The watercolor backgrounds may be my favorite part, although I really like the paintbrush card, too.

  17. Deepa Lakshman says

    I love the paint brush card. This is a fabulous one layer card. I like the simple washes on the other cards too.

  18. see mary stamp says

    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful watercoloring on these cards. Love the little Distress Ink palette too!

  20. Mary Holshouser says

    The paint brushes are so appropriate for your
    30-day challenge. I think that set is my favorite.
    Thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

  21. Lisa A creations says

    Cute coloring! Thanks for hosting the 30 day coloring challenge. I think it’s amazing and very encouraging for everyone who is learning to color.

  22. Jacquie Andrusz says

    Love your watercoloring. You must be very patient to get it to come out so beautiful! Thank you for an opportunity to win, too! I’m having lots of coloring fun with this challenge so far.

  23. Kendra Haro says

    I’m curious about the no line ink, I’ll have to check that out. Love your watercoloring with distress inks. Amazing!

  24. Rowena M. says

    I love your coloring Kathy!!! You always give the best advise with your tips and tricks when it comes to coloring. Thank you!!!

  25. Brian Poteraj says

    You are amazing. I can’t get over your coloring. It looks like a Hallmark card that I got once–I can’t remember the artist. Nice job.

  26. Sharon Gullikson says

    So, so well done. I would love to be able to watercolor or use markers like you do–I always love seeing your work because it is just superb. The paint brushes are WOW.

  27. Chris D says

    Beautiful painting, and I love the quick paintbrush card!! I really need to try Waffleflower one of these days. Heading to hop!

  28. Jackie S says

    The cards are beautiful, but your coloring on the paintbrushes has brought them to life! So impressed 🙂

  29. Mirella Rogan says

    Kathy, my world, your talent has no limits! These cards are so beautiful, and your colouring is out of this world! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us!

  31. Crystal DeJesus says

    I LOVE your painting, and that cute little chick! Thank you for mentioning which InkPad you used with the watercoloring. I’ve been trying to decide which to get

  36. pam says

    i love your cards Kathy, the 2 plant cards are just so sweet, and your one layer card has such pretty colouring

  39. Pam says

    Cute little chick, and all the colors on your paintbrushes, wow! I am so jealous, wish I had this talent!

  40. Sabrina Radican says

    I really love the stamp set that you were using and your cards are absolutely stunning!!!

  42. Lisa K says

    Love the variety of the cards you created. The plants are nice and the pens make a neat card.

  44. Jane Crisci says

    Waffle Flower really has some adorable stamp and die sets. Love the cards you created!!!

  45. Angie B says

    Wow! What a clever idea to simply cut the watercolor background for an interesting layout without a lot of fuss! I love that! Gorgeous coloring. The paintbrushes are beautiful!!

  46. Meghan Kennihan says

    These are FREAKING AMAZING! How did you do so much detail in such a soft watercolor way! I am in love with this technique!

  47. sharla~ says

    That little chick and the plant sticks are just darling! Love the easy background and your watercoloring…..that’s something I need to start practicing, it kinda freaks me out the couple times I’ve tried….disaster! :/

  53. Gabi says

    What a cute couple of stamp sets and, as usual, the way you coloured them … wow! You truly inspire me Kathy.

  54. Lindar C says

    Lovely cards! My second favorite color is green, ok, it’s tied for first with purple.

  55. Valerie Breingan says

    I’ve recently purchased the inkon3.I love the three inks and have been using them alot lately.The plant and duck have grabbed my heart.

  57. Lillian K says

    Love the colouring on those Spice Garden cards! This set is my favourite from this release. Distress Ink is a fabulous medium, there are so many ways to put them to use.

  59. Marie Siler says

    I like the soft look of these cards. I will try creating a soft background with my distress inks, I hope I can do it!

  62. Irene Royster says

    These would be so cool if you had a herb garden, you could stamp, color, and laminate these as labels to identify your pots

  63. Linda Gorman says

    The paint brushes look so real I could just pick one up and use it. All the cards were amazing!!!

  65. Gena says

    Your cards are fabulous. You are an inspiration for me to try my hand at coloring .

  66. Lynne Lombardi says

    Kathy, such cute cards with great ideas! Im learning so much from you. I think the most important is to just try something and see where it takes you. Perfect isnt the goal, being creative is. Thank you!

  67. Laurie Gelo says

    I love all three of these cards. And I am very intrigued about the no line ink. I will have to investigate that for myself, lol. Thanks for always inspiring and raising the bar for us.

  68. Patt H. says

    Awesome cards, Kathy! Love them all, especially that adorable duck peeking out of the plant. So clever!!

  70. Megan N says

    I love the paintbrush piece!! With no line coloring, how do you get the lines in the bristles of the brushes back in? Did you paint them all in, or does the ink still pick up the watercolor enough to show them?

  72. renee milner says

    I especially like your paintbrush card–it’s lovely and in a great color combo! Your flower you’ve been working on is just gorgeous.

  73. terrie rodrigue says

    All three cards turned out fantastic….love the card with the whimsical little duckie but I also like the simple hello card too but mostly I like the layout of the paintbrushes…this would be perfect for a friend of my who does Art,,,
    Thank you Kathy for sharing

  74. KT Fit Kitty says

    Oh WOW Kathy these are gorgeous! Your colouring is always so amazing! Love, love, love your backgrounds too!

  75. Jeanne Beam says

    Kathy, your cards are so awesome. Love paint brushes and the plant with the chick .
    Thanks so much for sharing.

  77. Liz Ford says

    I (have been coloring and) am really enjoying your take on the spice set! Your soft colors via the distress inks is so fantastic and I really like that you added the lil chick in the one card combined with the spice stake and spice plant. So sweet! The paintbrush card is can too!

  82. Henriëtte says

    You did a great job Kathy, love your cards. My favorite is the one with the paint brushes, looks simply awesome! First upload an image and then I’m going to color a bit. Thank you Kathy and I see you tomorrow.

  83. Becky Green says

    Your water coloring on these images is WONDERFUL, Kathy! AND these images ARE FUN! SUCH A SUPER JOB on all three of your cards! (I also LOVE the subtle design interest you added, just slicing the paper on one side!) I MUST get “adventuresome!” LOL 😉

  89. Maryjo L Monterosso says

    Your coloring is so outstanding. I am in awe. I could watch you color all day. This is a fun release and I really like the craft items that you colored so skillfully.

  93. Sheri K says

    Kathy I’m loving these great plant designs and love your simple backgrounds. Of course I love Nina and her stamp company. I have fond memories of the coloring even in AZ last year. I need to take some time and upload the things I’ve been coloring. Thanks for hosting this great challenge again.

  94. Stephanie Z says

    All of your cards are just lovely! What inks did you stamp the paint brushes? You can hardly tell that it is stamped 🙂

  97. TALITHA WRIGHT says

    The Spice Garden stamp set is my favorite and, as usual, your coloring and cards are beautiful.

  98. Julie Haedtke says

    OMG – that little bird stole my heart! Love everything about each card!

  99. Heather L DePasquale says

    Your coloring is what always stands out Kathy! Great blending and color choice. Great release…I really like the Young Painter’s set.

  101. Andrea Hastilow says

    OMG !! How beautiful are these cards, so much tiny details. I love the mix & match effect you’ve done with these sets and I’m already in love with the paintbrush set, your detailed card makes it look brilliant. Thank you for all the advice x

  102. cyndi morris says

    I’ve spent the last couple of “coloring challenge” days making watercolor backgrounds with Distress Inks, so I was excited to see this post for more ideas. Wonderful cards — I’m loving the Spice Garden set!

  105. Anne Sturgeon says

    Really wonderful Kathy. I thought I might be able to pick up that paint brush off of your card…. Great details, love it and thanks for sharing your talents.

  106. Elizabeth Lasky says

    I am loving seeing all of the different techniques you use. I love to color, but I am getting excited to try some these techniques in my card making.

  108. Lisa says

    Love your gorgeous cards! You picked my two favorite stamp sets from this release to do! As always your coloring is amazing! Thank you for the great inspiration!

  109. Dana M says

    Just fabulous, what terrific cards! Love the watercolored backgrounds on the plant cards. Such happy cards!

  111. Julie Booker says

    OMG!!!!! I just adore the colours you have used. Your work is stunning (as usual!). These are so inspirational. I love how you coloured the paintbrushes. They are stunning and so different to everyone else who has participated in this blog hop. I really love this release.

    I need to keep practicing my painting and maybe (in the world of dreams) I’ll get as half as good as you. Thank you for being such an amazing and continual inspiration to me. I’m going to have to do a water colour for the 30 day challenge now.

  115. Sue D. says

    WOW… fantastic cards. All the detail you created with water colors and ink pens is just phenomenal. I especially like your paintbrush card… so much talent in one little card!! TFS.

  116. Liz O. says

    Fabulous inspiration Kathy, thanks to all the generous sponsors joining in! Love water coloring as it is very forgiving, and your cards are amazing, thanks for all you share!

  119. Rose Mary Smalley says

    It is getting harder and harder to find where to post a comment on some of the blogs….But today was worth it…as your cards are always just incredible….!!!! Such talent. Thank you so much for so many awesome card samples…..I am greatful for all of the great ideas…..hugs

  122. Dana N says

    Beautiful! I’m in awe of your talent. Your rose is becoming even more perfect and I can’t wait to see it finished.

  123. Jo says

    Kathy!!! Oh lord woman… you never disappoint!!!! These cards are GORGEOUS!!!! Your coloring skills, watercolors, pencils, markers.. the works! Are on POINT! You have such beautiful talent sweetie! LOVE your work. Would absolutely LOVE it if you could send me a little email when you get a moment. I’d love to chat with you about something. 🙂
    Hugs,
    Jo from the Jersey Shore!
    ♥ Jo’s Scrap Shack ♥

  125. Erna Taylor-Stark says

    Hi Kathy: I really like the paintbrushes card. What a great idea to eave it as a card. Interesting, unusual and as always – expertly painted, coloured and presented! I have to go and do something with watercolour for today’s challenge.

  127. Aisha Roberts says

    I love the cards and stamp sets. So many wonderful releases this month

  128. Tracy Hawkins says

    Your cards are beautiful Kathy ! Waffleflower are one of my favourites! Love these herb pots probably because I grow herbs myself! Love your watercolouring of these !xx

  129. Jackie Bednar says

    I love all the soft greens youve mixed in your backgrounds and how you got all the various shades into your leaves. I really struggle getting them not to mix too much. I really need to stamp some leaves and just color.

  130. Deb Tilton says

    the paintbrushes look so realistic, I would have loved to see you color and shade them!

  134. Amy Cooley says

    I especially love the paint brushes. They look so realistic. Beautiful cards.

  135. Gilda (McStamper) says

    Love your cards. The watercolor backgrounds are beautiful and that little ducky is adorable.

  137. Barbara Lassiter says

    The Little Painter’s set is my fave from this release and so that card is my favorite. But all are beautifully created with your great coloring skill. Thanks for the tip about the ink for no line coloring. That’s s new product to me! I didn’t paint today, but did assemble a card from a previously watercolored design! 🙂

  139. Wendy Fisher says

    Oh, I love your cards. The paintbrush one reminds me of Marjolein Bastin artwork. Just love it.

  141. Christy Q says

    I love what you did for the background with a simple wash and then cutting it. So effective (and easy!).

    I’m adding more of those 0.03 markers, just because you said so! 🙂 I bought the black one a few coloring challenges ago so it’s time to get a brown and grey now (as well as that new ink!).

  143. Denise Bryant says

    Love the paintbrushes and the plants! Delightful cards with beautiful coloring!

  146. jennifer says

    I really love what you did with the paint brushes all on one card. You have a tremendous eye for color.

  151. Cindyellen Robinson says

    when i get back to my craft room on Sunday, i’m going to have to try the watercolor thing again. i have all kinds of things to do it with – i just haven’t done it much. i don’t like how it bends the paper. . .

  153. Teresa Doyle says

    This is such a great release but I have to admit, I love the Little Painter set. I don’t have any crafty type stamps but have lots of crafty friends I could use these doe. ♥ it!

  154. Carol Sue Abell Jones says

    Beautiful cards Kathy! Love how you did the backgrounds on the 2 plant cards. And the paintbrushes are too cute. I’m enjoying this coloring challenge, it’s tons of fun!

  156. joyce willy says

    You are the watercolor wizard. I grow herbs, so I was particularly enamored of those cards, and I smiled at your little additions to the pots.

  157. Billie A says

    Beautiful cards. What a great stamp set. I see why you’d love the white water color paper. It really makes your beautifully colored images pop. I always love your color choices.

  158. Beverly Perdue says

    Love your colored images! My favorite is the little bird peeking out from the plant.

  159. Julie says

    Those paintbrushes are beautiful—almost photo realistic. I may have to buy that stamp set!

  160. Cindy Wilson says

    I’m at a loss for words. These cards are painted so beautifully . Its such a lovely set.

  161. Jean Heming says

    the paitbrush card is awesome, but I love the plant card with the little ducky peeking from around the plant!!!

  162. Brandy Duncan says

    Kathy, I love the addition of the little chick to your card. The paint brushes make a fabulous one layering card, and the arrangement is great. Genius coloring as always.

  165. Karen S. says

    Oh Kathy, your cards are lovely, as usual. Waffle Flower has a release that I am very excited about. I would love to be your shadow for a week, just watching you create while in your studio……I don’t take up much space & I definitely would bring chocolate!

  172. Aileen Ryan says

    Its funny when you think of all the paints the come and go Distress Inks have been here for such a long time and they are just so wonderful. They can look earthy or rich and vibrant and are so easy to use. Love the three cards particularly the one one layer with the artist brushes, love them. xx Aileen

  175. Jennifer Scull says

    Green is my favorite color, so I love how you have incorporated into all of these wonderful cards! The plant stamps are really nice. The little cutie peeking out is especially fun! 🙂

  178. Barbara says

    OMG – love your coloring! The brushes are so awesome and the plant ones are so cool. You are totally awesome!

  179. Heather Innusa says

    I love how you colored the twine! So cool!! I also adore these new stamps! I was watching Jennifer McGuire do some magic with them yesterday!! So many new cute things coming up from Waffle Flower!

  180. FD91354 says

    Love this card, and this painter set is one of my favorites from this release! I love the added details you always add..

  182. Linda Duensing says

    Love your card and this stamp set. Great coloring. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.

  185. Corinne says

    I love the look of the distress ink as a watercolor, especially the backgrounds you made.

  188. SUSAN G. says

    Great release from Waffle Flower. Love the Little Painter and the Spice Garden sets. Your coloring on these cards is great.

  191. Helen says

    What great cards…great water coloriing as always. Love the new spice and brush sets. tfs

  192. Miriam Prantner says

    Love that really kind of painty watercolor background for your plant card and how detailed the brushes are in the second. Great cards!

  193. Karen Hale says

    Love the Little Painter and Spice Garden stamp sets and your coloring with the Distress Inks was fabulous!

  195. Mary Reiner says

    This new Waffle flower release is so amazing! I love how you water colored yours. So pretty!

  197. Tracey Magner says

    Wow Kathy, the watercoloring is so soft and beautiful on these, I really adore them they are just so pretty. I swear you just have this extra bit of magic talent that others don’t and it really shows in your work. I love the color palate, it just brings them to life, one that I thought was the coolest was the brushes one layer card, OMG, you don’t even notice it’s a one layer card, it is just STUNNING, so glad you didn’t die cut them out, love that.

  198. mari says

    Your cards are amazing! And the stamp sets are like done just for me: pots and brushes! LOL I would like to have a chance to win.

  200. Cindi Walsh says

    Cute Waffle Flower stamps and cards! The paintbrush card is perfect for an artsy friend. Now I’m curious about that no line ink!

  201. Jennifer Petersen says

    What a beautiful gift you have been blessed with and you have developed. Love seeing all these amazing creations of yours!

  203. Michelle S says

    FRIDAY, or should I say FRI YAY….hurry up and get here!! LOL
    fabulous coloring, great tips, love the vellum over the stamped background

  204. Dina Masitto says

    Really not sure if I am in the right area but oh well here goes… I live in Australia and here it is Thursday, in America it is Wednesday and I need to say Friday for a draw on Sunday. And my non crafty friends wonder why i run around in a state of confusion….
    On a side note I would like to say thank you to Kathy Rac. I am 48yo and for 47 and half of those years i have been colouring like i first learnt with the only improvement of staying within the lines but a few months ago i saw a video of Kathy Rac layerimg colour and thought ‘you must be crazy, what a lot of extra work’ but have tried it and thats how i colour now.

  206. Misty C says

    These are amazing! I don’t watercolor enough, these stamps a PERFECT for practicing!

  210. MandaLJ says

    I love the cute duck tucked in amongst the foliage! The paintbrush card is beautiful!

  211. DUMONTIER Marjorie says

    That’s a great trio of cards ! I really love the one with the paintbrushes.
    [margessw(at)icloud(dot)com]

  214. Christine Hodge says

    I love the stamped paint brushes. There’s something about paint brushes that just makes me so happy. Especially when they’re brand new!

  215. Julie Wexler says

    Love the cards, and the no fuss approach to the second. It worked perfectly! And the chicken on the first was an adorable touch! Your work always makes me smile.

  216. Cathy Lillie says

    Amazing cards! I love how you can see all the veins of the plant in you first card, and how adorable the chick is tucked in by the sign. Great job on all three!

  220. Deborah Koehler-Whitehead says

    I would never have thought to make a background like that, and then to cut it too? Clever and creative! Thanks for sharing!

  222. Flo says

    Your cards are so bright and vibrant. I already wanted the spice garden set but you’ve made me want to more.

  225. Jessica Whitehouse says

    I like the card with all the paintbrushes- perfect for an artist or crafty friend.

  226. Dawn Jones says

    Love the new stamps and dies from Waffle Flower. These are beautiful stamps and you did a wonderfuljob coloring them. Thanks!

  228. Cornelia Fulmore says

    Gorgeous cards! There is something about those paintbrushes that I love.

  229. Melody W says

    OMG ! I LOVE your coloring ! Those painters gave me goose bumps– they are too pretty ! They look so real ! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent !

  231. Elizabeth Crawley says

    I have yet to try my hand at watercolor with distress but you make it look easy! Can’t wait to try!

  234. Cindy C. says

    Delightful and lovely cards!! The paint brushes look fabulous!! You made me want them! 🙂

  235. Becca Yahrling says

    You make it hard to pick a favorite! lol I must say that I am a birdie lover, so I have to pick the first card as my favorite. So sweeeet!

  236. Annalisa says

    I just love your aesthetic, Kathy. There is no mistaking who did these pieces, and someday I hope to have as good a sense of my own artistic vision as you do. And Waffle Flower also has such a clear aesthetic, so you two in combination just make for really interesting results. Thanks for sharing!

  237. Mary-Anne V. says

    I adore these cards…love the watercoloured background and the one layered brushes card with the sentiment on one of the handles.

  238. Stacy V says

    Just wow to those paintbrushes! You make the plants look so real. Love that 😀

  240. Brandi R says

    WOW, Kathy! Always love your coloring and these are no exception. These are stunningly colored ♥

  241. Monica W says

    Love these watercolor. Backgrounds! Will definitely have yo try this abd the paintbrush set is so adorable

  242. Elaine says

    Nice stamp sets! I like how you added the chick to pop out from behind the sign and love the added details to the paint brushes!

  243. Teri S. says

    Kathy, both of your cards are picture perfect!! I mean it seriously in that you are an amazing colourist & your art has such realism.

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