Hello Friends!!! Thanks to you all for taking a guess … with my teaser. If you missed it click here. I have had such fun reading all of your wishes and comments. Made my day! Don’t get me wrong I always love reading your comments!
*Some of you asked about some states that are on my list. Check out that list here. Later this week I will have FLORIDA sign up and I am super excited to return to My Favorite Things! LOVE the MFT family!
Giveaway at the bottom of my post.
New stamps from Honey Bee are in da house and I loved combining two of the new sets “Mae the Mouse” and “Piece of Cake.” Right now Piece of Cake is sold out and I think that Mae the Mouse is headed in that direction too.
So how about a few tips?! I love it when I am on one of my Road Trips and I get to demonstrate the blending solution and rag tip. I like to combine, grey, brown and E50. Using the blending solution with a rag the different colors add more interest to the image plus lots of texture. A bit to much texture but, that softens later.
To add more shading on the mouse I added the colors in the photo in small amounts with a very SHARP pencil. If you want success with your pencils SHARPEN IT OFTEN. Putting down a layer of color with markers first can save yourself a lot of time when using pencils!
*please note I do NOT use anything to like gamsol to blend the colors. NEVER! I like the texture of the paper to show instead of a blended look. Please give it a try and see what you think! Be sure to keep that tip sharp!
This photo pretty much sums it up.
GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!!! I HAVE SIX STAMPS SETS to giveaway (three of each stamp). That means you have six chances to win one of the stamp sets plus a goodie bag. Thanks to Honey Bee stamps for the giveaway!!
To qualify promise me that you will sharpen your pencils ahahha. In the comment area you can just say “Sharp pencils” and at the end of the challenge I will announce the six winners.
That’s it for today and I hope it’s a good start to the week. A big thanks to Honey Bee stamps and to YOU for your visit today. Hugs, Kathy
P.S. There are 3 ways to share what you are coloring. If you want to join a community of coloring enthusiasts I recommend FaceBook or Instagram. Be sure to tag me and use the hashtag #thedailymarker30day. Kids & young adults use #thedailymarker30daykids.
The 3rd way is to link up to my blog to share your coloring click here to link up.
P.S.S. If you have any questions about the coloring challenge you can refer to this post . If you want to get my posts in your mailbox you can sign up here or subscribe to my videos here.
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love technique posts where I can learn and try something new to me. sharp pencils. thanks as always for sharing.
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Wow, your coloring blows my mind again!! The mouse is so super adorable!
Combining Copics and colored pencils is my favorite coloring method … But I have to admit I am still a little hesitant with keeping my pencils sharp all the time. I will do better, I promise! 😉
Thank you, Rosali! I am glad you like this coloring method too; it saves time and I really like the look. Keep your pencils sharp, friend 🙂
Sharp Pencils are always a good idea!!
Sharp pencils
Adorable cutie muffin mouse!!!
awwww, thank you, Arianna! You are so sweet 🙂
Sharp pencils!
Kathy- would love to attend an event with you! Any plans for something local in Maryland or Virginia?
Sharp pencils!!
Sharp pencils! Just want to add that I usually stop coloring too soon. Your example shows me how much better I could do if I were to add more depth. Thanks!
Yes, I like Tim Holtz’s advice, when you think you are done, keep going. Thank you, Tonilea!
Oh, yes! Always sharp pencils! Sharpen them often and find the brand of pencil sharpener you love the best. So many out there to choose from.
Always a sharp pencil!
Sharp Pencils at the ready!
Always keep my pencil sharp
Sharp pencils !!
what an adorable mouse – thank t=you, Honey Bee for your sponsorship:)
You are so sweet, Dee! I appreciate you 🙂
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“SHARP PENCILS “ are the way to successful prettiness ! Thank you Kathy & Honey Bee stamps !
Sharp pencils!
Sharp pencils!
Sharp pencils!!!
I love the texture in the rag technique. Mae Mouse is darling! Sharpening my pencils tonight!
You are so kind, Laura! Thank you 🙂
Sharp pencils! I need a good travel sharpener. Thanks for the suggestion!
My pleasure, Debi! Thank you for taking time to stop by my blog 🙂
Sharp Pencils! That little mouse is so stinkin cute! TFS!
He is such a cutie, Denaha! Thank you for stopping by 🙂
I don’t have Copics but I love what the pencil shading does to them. I’d like to get that texture just with pencils, that I do keep sharp.
Kudos to you, Bobby! I appreciate your time to stop by my blog 🙂
I recently invested in a set of colored pencils and I’m having so much fun with them. I’ve learned that one of the secrets to success is SHARP PENCILS! So now I’ve bought a pencil sharpener and I promise to use it.
Sharp pencils! Love your coloring.
Stunning coloring! Sharp Pencil 🙂
Sharp pencils ALWAYS! I learned to put marker down before colored pencil in an art class 25 years ago (oops- ageing myself!) LOVE that tip! I love your texture tip with the rag and Coptic marker solutions… I don’t use comic, but I’m going to figure out a way to try this! Thank you!
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Lol. How could you not sharpen them! Super cute little mouse! Thanks for another coloring challenge!
He is such a cute mouse, isn’t he, Joyce? I am happy that you are enjoying the coloring challenge 🙂
Sharp pencils!
Amazing coloring as always Kathy! Yes I always keep sharp pencils and like you I prefer not to use gamsol.
Xoxo Olga
Thanks, Olga! We are two of a kind 🙂
Sharp pencils! Always!
Sharp pencils! (Are the best pencils!!)
Sharp Pencils for sure, OMG this mouse is so stinkin cute. I just love all the detail and colors. Your the best Kathy
Bobbie, I agree…what a cutie mouse! I appreciate your kind words 🙂
Thank you for the sharp pencils tip and creative coloring. Love Honey Bee stamps.
Oh yes! Sharp pencils for certain! Pointy is not enough! Unless I’m just laying in a colour to blend with more colours. But for the details and finishing work, I’m all about that sharpener! I mix Copics with my Polychomos. Love how the undercolouring of the marker gives me a solid background. Thank you for introducing us to such a great hobby Kathy!
It is my pleasure, Bunny! I am so happy that through blogging I can “meet” so many kindred spirits 🙂
Sharp pencils!
~carol
Sharp pencils!!! Always!!! Thanks for all your inspiration!
It is my pleasure, Ramsey! Thank you for stopping by my blog 🙂
Sharp pencils!!! Always!!! Thanks for your awesome inspiration!
very sharp makes all the difference in laying down the colors.
Sharpen Pencils! ✍
Hi Kathy!
It took a while for me to get over worrying about the “waste” of sharpening so often, but when I look at some of my older pieces I can actually see how sharpened points would have made a big difference. So now my pencil sharpener is always next to my left hand.
I think many of us have the same thoughts, especially when the colored pencils are the high-end quality and, thus, expensive. I am training myself to consider the point first and the pigment second. However, I still find myself, occasionally, in a battle to NOT think about how much of the pigment I could get out of a pencil. It’s a whole new way of thinking for me. I’m not there yet, but I’m getting closer.
After all, that’s the point, right?! lol
It is a process, Beth! Enjoy the process 🙂
I love all the texture on the mouse! Super cute!!
Aww, Tara, you are the sweetest! Thank you 🙂
Yay for Sharp pencils. Thanks for sharing all your tips and coloring tricks <3
You are so welcome, Carrie! Thank you for stopping by my blog 🙂
Kathy, I love your little mouse and the coloring…adorable! I like sharp pencils also but I haven’t found a great sharpener. What do you recommend?
Thank you, Nicki! I haven’t found any one I recommend, except an electric one can be faster and usually more helpful at times.
Sharp pencils! Oh, yeah….
Sharp pencils!!! But only because I don’t use them enough! lol Thanks for this amazing giveaway!
My pleasure, Tara!
You have inspired me to get my pencils out. Thank you, Kathy. Sharp Pencils!
Yes, Lorna! Give those pencils some love 🙂
Sharp Pencils!! I love your colouring! I promised myself already this year that I will colour more using pencils as opposed to watercolours. I am really tempted to invest in some polychromos, but I need to prove to myself that I really need them first :p haha
Thank you so much, Judie! Yes, you need them LOL 🙂
Sharp pencils, use a clipboard for better posture and less strain, don’t be afraid of dark colors especially in the nooks and crannies. . . .that’s what I’ve learned from YOU!!
LOL, Marcia! Someone actually reads my posts 🙂
Sharp pencils!!!
Sharp Pencils!!! Love to watch, read your techniques…such amazing results!
Thank you, Marty! You make my heart smile 🙂
Love the mouse. Sharp pencils
He is so cute, isn’t he? Thank you, Janet, for stopping by my blog 🙂
Sharp pencils always! Kathy, mailed you a card months ago, but it was returned for bad address 🙁 Tried to tell you on Instagram, but Instagram must not be your friend!
IG is not my friend 🙂
Love the three examples !!! I get nervous to have sharp pencils, as I break them, but will do again!! Thanks for the challenge!
Thank you so much, Joann! Practice a light touch…that has taken me a lot of practice too 🙂
I promise to keep my pencils sharp! (and I love my Luminance pencils so they get TLC) I love your creative use of those stamp sets, and your coloring is beyond words.
Thank you so much! I always appreciate your sweet comments 🙂
Sharp Pencils!
Sharp Pencils! I love combining stamp sets! 🙂
Sharp pencils. Thanks for sharing a giveaway!!!
you are most welcome, Alma! Thank you for stopping by my blog 🙂
Sharp pencils. Mae the Mouse is so sweet! Thanks for the great tips.
Mae is such a cutie, Laurie! I am so happy that you enjoy my tips and tricks 🙂
Sharp pencils!
Love this adorable mouse and cupcake image! Super cute!
I am so glad you like the images, Denise! Thank you for stopping by my blog 🙂
Sharp pencils save the day!
Sharp Pencils! And I LOVE your Mae coloring!
Thank you, Debbie! I appreciate your stopping by my blog 🙂
Sharp Pencils make my day!
I love how you combined the 2 stamp sets … so cute!
I am happy you like how I combined the stamp sets, Sharon! Thank you for taking time to leave a sweet comment 🙂
Sharp pencils! Love your coloring as always!
Thank you so much, Cynthia! I appreciate you 🙂
Funny you mention sharpening pencils – I JUST sharpened mine yesterday!
Thanks for showing the comparison between markers only, pencils only & a combination of the two; you can really see the difference between them.
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Sharp pencils! Always!
I definitely have to have sharp pencils.
Love your mouse
Thank you, Julie! You are very kind 🙂
Very sharp pencils!
Sharp pencils ✏️
Sharp pencils
I solemnly swear that my pencils will always be sharpened.
LOL, Jen! Love the Harry potter reference 🙂
Sharp pencils!!!
Sharp Pencils!
Sharpen pencils. Btw I don’t see the difference between odorless mineral oil and Copic Colorless BLENDER SOLUTION (has 77% alcohol and is flammable, use with adequate ventilation, etc.), just saying.
Sharp pencils :)!
Sharp Pencils! Wow, Kathy, as always, your colouring makes me happy. I adore the mouse/cupcake and love the technique used to create his fur. I have never used a rag so certainly want to learn more about that. My early learning was using Copics with Prisma Colored Pencils blending with gamsol so I am eagerly looking forward to learning about using blending solution instead. Twelve days and counting until first class. Yeah!
You make my heart smile, Sandy! I hope you enjoy the class 🙂
Sharp pencils!! Lookin’ sharp! I hesitate to use the rag method even though I love it. I’ve had it turn out great a couple of times, but also had it fail and not sure why. I guess I just need to do it more until I figure it out. lol! Thanks again for all your tips, eye candy, giveaways and encouragement!
It is my pleasure, DAnn! Thank you for being a loyal follower. It means the world to me 🙂
Sharp pencil!! I am already a fanatic about this so this is an easy promise! Absolutely love your creative card. I would never have thought of using the mouse this way. Thanks for sharing this wonderful technique!
You brightened my day, Sharron! Thank you for la lovely comment. It means so much to me 🙂
Sharp Pencils!!! I need to do that more often!!! Your Mouse is OH so beautiful! What a gorgeous image and it’s really cool to see how it looks after the different coloring stages! Thanks so much for offering a giveaway!
You are so sweet, Angie! I appreciate your kind words 🙂
When I first coloured with pencils I didn’t use sharp pencils but after watching your videos and reading your blog posts I tried it and it makes such a difference! I even bought a special sharpener that will only sharpen the tip of the pencil. Such a small thing can make a big difference.
Yes, Julie! I couldn’t agree more! Thank you 🙂
You’d be proud of me Kathy, I bought a new electric sharpener for my colored pencils, so I can keep them nice and sharp! I love your photo showing the depth of color difference by adding colored pencil to Mae in her cute cupcake holder! Thanks for the inspiration!
Yay, Stef! I am so glad I inspired you 🙂
Sharpen my pencils, yes mam!
Sharp pencils!!!
Sharp pencils – any dull pencil make me crazy – my friends even make sure there is a sharp pencil for me to keep score with when playing cards – that’s pretty bad!!
LOL, Betty! Those are good friends 🙂
Sharp pencils!!! Adorable!! Thank for the great tips on coloring!!
You are so thoughtful, Maureen! I am so happy that you like my tips and tricks 🙂
LOL “SHARP PENCILS!” Which I DO!!!! 😉 An ADORABLE IMAGE you’ve created, Kathy!!! AND GORGEOUS COLORING!!!! 😉
You are so sweet, Becky! You make my heart smile 🙂
Sharp pencils! Love your little mouse!
Thank you so much, Linda! You are so kind 🙂
Must remember “Sharp pencils”……will buy the sharpener you recommend for sure.
Sharp pencils! That is indeed part of the secret! The other one is talent 😉 and a lot of practice! I totally love Mae the mouse, so here’s to hoping – crossing fingers and toes!
Sharp pencils!
Sharp pencils!
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Sharp Pencils!! Simply darling!!
Thanks, Jean! You are sweet 🙂
I actually bought the pencil sharpener you recommended…so pointy sharp pencils indeed!
My pencils are always sharp, unlike my mind.
Sharp pencils!
Sharp Pencils!
That mouse it too cute!
Mae is a cutie! Thanks, Julie 🙂
Sharp pencils!
Sharp pencils!!
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That mouse is SO cute! I’ve just started using Copic markers, so I haven’t yet ventured into colored pencils. When I do, I promise to use SHARP PENCILS! Thank you for the tip.
Thanks, Jessica! I appreciate your taking time to leave such a kind comment 🙂
Sharp pencils!
Sharp pencils! Such fabulous colouring and great colour choices. That mouse is so adorable!
I am so happy that you like my color choices, Stacey! Thank you 🙂
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I use the prismacolor sharpener to get my Sharp Pencils. So sorry those booger’s on Instagram kept you in comment lock up!
Sharp pencils! Haha. *goes off to sharpen all pencils*
My 6-year-old son and I wear out our colored pencil sharpeners! Neither one of us like a dull pencil!
Love the stamps and sharp pencils!
Sharp Pencils.
Kathy, thanks for the showing the difference between the marker inkyvand marker with pencil on top. Very cool to see the difference!
It is my pleasure, Maria! Thank you for taking time to stop by my blog 🙂
I just sharpened my pencils last night as I worked on some envelope art. Sharp pencils are key!
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I do use Sharp pencils. I would love for them to have a sharper point. Just not getting that with the sharpener that was recommeneded to me.
Definitely sharp pencils. I need a better sharpener!
I always LOVE how you accent your coloring with SHARP PENCILS!!! It adds such detail. I really need to give this a try!
Thank you, Heather! You are so kind 🙂
SHARP PENCILS = sharpen often!
I LOVE sharp pencils!!
I love how you took stamps from 2 separate sets and combined them to make 1 unique image. The coloring is amazing, love it. Thanks for sharing.
You are so sweet, Robin! You made my day 🙂
Sharp Pencils x 6.
p.s. – I didn’t really sharpen any because I don’t have any.
Sharp pencils!!
SHARP PENCILS!
SHARPEN PENCILS brilliant work Kathy on getting these colouring challenges going this is my 2nd one & enjoying it so much it actually makes me sit down & relax before going to bed.❤
Wendy, it makes my heart happy to hear that! Thank you 🙂
Sharp pencils !!!!
Sharp pencils hehehe ! Does this mean my guess of UK was well out then hehe ? I could have put my street in UK but thought that was really dreaming ! Great that you’re going to see the MFT crew. As if any of your followers doesn’t sharpen there pencils are all the times you tell us to. Enjoyed today’s post. Thank you.
I am happy that you enjoyed my post, Andrea! Thank you for stopping by 🙂
Sharp pencils sorry I didn’t put the write saying in so doing this again.
Thank you Kathy for doing this wonderful challenges
It is my pleasure, G! It makes me happy to know you are enjoying it 🙂
Sharp Pencils in every color!
love that cute mouse and your colouring is amazing!
yes I will sharp pencils 😀
I have electric sharpener beacause its hard for me to shrap with regular one.
Fiki, you always leave the nicest comments, Thank you, my friend 🙂
Sharp pencils 🙂
Sharp pencils!
Thanks for the great tips & continued inspiration.
My pleasure, Tona! I appreciate my loyal followers like you 🙂
Sharp pencils… It’s a must!
Sharp pencils! For sure- always and always lol
Sharp pencils.
Sharp pencils! Thanks for sharing the secret! I’m off to give that a try now! You are so inspirational!
Brenda, you make my heart smile! Thank you 🙂
Sharp pencils!! Always LOVE your coloring!
You are so kind, Linda! Thank you so much 🙂
Sharp pencils
“Sharp pencils”
“Sharp pencils”
Sharp pencils & thanks for the texture tip on the mouse Kathy, will have to try that.
I hope it works well for you, Kathy! Thank you for stopping by 🙂
Sharp pencils
Sharp pencils…the sharper the better!
SHARP PENCILS
Sharp pencils…always!!
Sharp Pencils and thanks for all your coloring tips!
Talitha, it is my pleasure! Thank you 🙂
Sharp Pencils! And what a great job coloring!
Awww, Meghan, you are so kind! Thank you so much 🙂
Sharp Pencils!!! Definitely….it really does make a BIG difference! Your little mouse and cupcake are adorable!!!! TFS
Paper Hugs,
Awwww, you are very sweet, Jan! Thank you so much 🙂
Sharp pencils ( of course )
Sharp pencils
Sharp pencils. Mae is adoorable! Your colouring, too.
Thank you, Denise! Mae is fun to colour 🙂
Personally I prefer markers and rarely use my pencils, but I’ll say it: Sharp pencils
Sharp pencils are great, but I’ve tried several types of sharpeners and they all fail in some respect! Recommendations????
I think they can each be temperamental, Jeanne! Some just need a light touch, some a little more force. I hope you find one that works well for you 🙂
Sharp pencils!
Sharp Pencils!!
Sharp Pencils for sure!! Love that adorable mouse!!
Thank you, Patt! I appreciate your kind comment 🙂
Sharp pencils!
And I love your coloring on the mouse and the cupcake.
You are so kind, Hetty! Thank you 🙂
Sharp Pencils.
Sharp pencils!
Sharp pencils!
Sharp pencils!!
Sharp Pencils!
Sharp Pencils. May have to purchase that Mouse as when I was a quiet little thing my nickname was Tishy Mouse. Think it might have changed to Mighty Mouse lately.
Cindy, whatever the name, the mouse is cute! I hope you acquire the mouse 🙂
Sharp pencils are definitely the way to go. Love how you shade him. He is just too cute.
Thanks, Sarah! I appreciate your sweet comment 🙂
Sharp pencils!
I promise, I’ll use only SHARP PENCILS to color! Love this image kathy!
Thanks, Sheri! You are the sweetest 🙂
I promise, I’ll use only SHARP PENCILS to color! Love this lovely coloring and great tips Kathy!
Sharp pencils
Sharp pencils (i did sharpen all of them recently-i love coloring with pencils)
I have been so tempted to buy this mouse. I have had such a terrible day too. Having a cute stamp to color would make me forget about my worries. I try my hardest in school while raising my daughter and working. My grades are good and I still was not accepted into a Dental Hygiene Program.
Awww sorry it was one of those days. I admire what you are doing and I hope the silver lining in that cloud shows soon (not getting into DHS). Big hugs!
Sharp pencils for sure..,!!!
Sharp Pencils!
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Always straight to the point Kathy! Sharp pencils lol Love this image and your amazing colouring. Thanks for the inspiration xx
You are so kind, Tracy! I appreciate your lovely comment 🙂
Sharp pencils!
Sharp pencils! And I learned something new? The rag and solution tip. That is so awesome!
I am so glad you like my tip, Terri! Thank you for stopping by 🙂
Sharp Pencils. TY for the 3 stage photos. Really shows the difference when they are side by side.
Sharp pencils! I’m new to colored pencils and learning (the hard way) that sharp pencils make a huge difference.
Sharp pencils!
Awesome job coloring with your sharp pencils! 🙂
Thanks, Kelsey! You are sweet 🙂
Sharp pencils! Thank you for all your inspiration – you work is truly amazing!!
You are so kind, Maria! Thank you so much 🙂
Sharp Pencils! Your coloring is awe inspiring. One day I’d love to color as well as you (practice, practice, practice!).
What a lovely comment, Melissa! You made my day 🙂
Sharp pencil.
Yes I keep my pencils sharp! However, I don’t always like the waxy sheen I get from them. Suggestions?
Lindsey, practice a VERY light touch. The waxy sheen is called “waxing off” and comes from pressing too hard. It has taken me a very long time to lighten my touch 🙂
So funny, cuz I literally just resharpened all my colored pencils so that I could use them this week, sooooo….
Sharp pencils!
Sharp pencils!
Great colouring Kathy – I love the difference adding some pencil shading makes!
Sharp pencils!
Thanks, Gab! You are so kind 🙂
Sharp pencils (which hopefully means some gorgeous colouring like yours!)
Awww, what a sweet comment, Manda! Thank you 🙂
Sharp Pencils Please! It does make a difference.
I love using my sharp pencils! And I’m so happy you’re back on Instagram. May you never be blocked again!
Thanks, Annalisa! I hope you are right 🙂
Love learning from you, Kathy!♥️
Awww, Christine, what a sweet thing to say! You’re the best 🙂
Sharp pencils!! Thank you for the opportunity to win this awesome giveaway!
My pleasure, Oreet!
Sharp pencils!!!
I truly love SHARP PENCILS!
Thanks so much for the pencil tip, I hardly EVER sharpen my pencils, so will keep the sharpener close handy from now on!! Sharp Pencils!!
You are most welcome, Shona! Thank you for stopping by my blog 🙂
Sharp pencils…the only way to go!!
Sharp pencils!! I just wish I could find a good pencil sharpener that is not so big and bulky.
Love Sharp Pencils!!! Thanks for all the inspiration!!!
Love Sharp Pencils!!! Thanks for all the inspiration!
Sharp pencils!
Sharp pencils! Also thank you for sharing the sharpener….I seem to have misplaced mine.
Sharp pencils!
Sharpened pencils up!
SO cute! Mae the Mouse and Piece of Cake are two of my top of the wish list sets right now!
Oh and by the way…I promise to always have SHARP PENCILS Kathy!
;’)
Thanks, Dolly! I hope you acquire these sets 🙂
Sharp pencils!
I always remember your tip about keeping your pencils sharp. You gave us that tidbit at Gina’s shop for the Coloring Road Trip. It really does make a difference!!
I have several sharpeners, and my favorite is a bullet-shaped , brass Alvin 9866. Always keeps sharp pencils!
You can’t color with dull pencils so mine are always sharp. Sharp pencils make better coloring. Thanks for giving us the chance to win something.
I love your mouse! It is so cute & would be great for a birthday card! I would love that stamp! Your coloring is impeccable as always!
I am now able to post! Yeah! I am going to post some things tonight. I am coloring with my super SHARP PENCILS!
That is fabulous news, Gail! I am grateful for your sweet compliment 🙂
I love sharp pencils!
Sharp Pencils!
Love Mae and what you have done with her, so sweet!
Thank you, Heather! I am so happy that you like her 🙂
Cute images! I love a sharp point but have to admit I don’t sharpen them because it seems like I’m wearing them down (and will have to buy more!) But I promise to consistently sharpen them (deep down, I really do want to buy a newer set ).
Sharp pencils
Sharp pencils !!!
Fabulous coloring examples. You are fabulous and I love seeing everything you color.
Sharp pencils.
Your kindness makes me smile, Margery! Thank you so much 🙂
Sharp Pencils!
Love your mouse and cupcake.
That is so sweet, Shari! Thank you 🙂
Sharp pencils result in beautiful coloring like yours.
You made my day, Leanne! You are so thoughtful 🙂
Sharp pencils are a must! your coloring is amazing!
Aww, Kassi! You have me grinning ear-to-ear 🙂
I like sharp pencils and I cannot lie
Sharp pencils!
I like sharp pencils and I cannot lie
I prefer using gamsol but then I go over it to add in sharper details- with a sharp pencil of course.
I agree! Sharp pencils are a must! I even bought the huge, honkin’ pencil sharpener that Sandy Allnock recommends – it’s wonderful. I appreciate the side by side pictures of your process of adding shading with pencils here – incredible what that shows us. Thank you!
You are most welcome, Susan! I appreciate your coming by my blog 🙂
Sharp pencils!!! i love my polychromos and honestly at first i didnt sharpen my pencils when coloring until they were blunt but i found the fibercastel shapener is the best i cant color without it now. I sharpens the tip without wasting much of the pencils. Hehehe now thinking about it I was a little frugal when it comes to wasting pencils!
Adorable mouse! Only recently have I combined markers with pencil crayons. Sharp pencils!
Sharp pencils!
Great colouring of the mouse. Thanks for the tips.
xxx Margreet
I am so happy that you like it, Margreet! Thank you, friend 🙂
Sharp pencils
I promise to sharpen my pencils FREQUENTLY and keep a sharp point at all times.
Hi Kathy
Thank you for all your lovely tips! I’m sorry you are struggling so with Instagram.
Sharp pencils!
You are so welcome, Vicki! Thank you for being a loyal follower. I appreciate you 🙂
SHARP PENCILS!!! We got your message! LOL
Sharp pencils!
I will try to remember sharp pencils!! 😉 I am so impressed with your combo of stamps~what a brilliant way to showcase that delightful mouse Kathy! The texture is perfection~
You are so kind, Marlena! You make my heart smile 🙂
Sharp pencils
There is nothing like a SHARP PENCIL when coloring. Especially in those nooks and crannies
Gorgeous card and I love the texture you always make with a rag.
And yes, I also love sharp pencils, it’s the best way to colour!
Thank you for your lovely card and tips. See you tomorrow.
You always brighten my day, Henriette! See you tomorrow, my loyal friend 🙂
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Sharp pencils! I adore your coloring and card Kathy!
Awww, you are too kind, Pam! Thank you 🙂
Sharp pencils! I have always been a fanatic about sharp pencils and finally started using a mechanical pencil. I have Prismacolor pencils which I seem to sharpen all the time. I recently uncovered a set of 24 professional Prang colored pencils with a 6 mm lead. My husband got them for me years ago and I forgot about them. They are amazing pencils!
I just love how you added this sweet mouse image to a cupcake!! Sharp Pencils.
Thank you, Sabrina! I am happy that you like it 🙂
Sharp Pencils! I love your adorable card Kathy. Your ingenious use of 2 different stamp sets is a thumbs up in my book
You are very kind, Arlene! Thank you 🙂
This is so adorable! I’m sure I do not sharpen my pencils enough, so I will definitely do it more often when I color next time. 🙂
Thanks, Terrie! You are so sweet 🙂
Sharp pencils!
Doing more coloring with pencils – finally
seem to be getting the hang of it.
thanks for the month of ideas.
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I am so happy to hear that, Mary! Thank you for playing along 🙂
Sharpen pencils. I just received my Luminance 20 pencils set days before the challenge started. I have been using colored pencils for the challenge so far and will defiantly give your tip of using them over markers a try. Thanks !
SHARP PENCILS
OMG, that mouse is sooooooo cute!! I want him!,
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Such a cute image, isn’t it, Pam? So glad you like it 🙂
Sharp pencils
Sharp pencils
Sharp pencils!
I 100% agree that images are nicer coloured with pencils alone and not blended 🙂
Wow.. Ur coloring is Amazing!.. ..
Thnx for the chance.. Sharp Pencils!.. ✏️
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You are very kind, Jeanette! Thank you so much 🙂
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Sharpened!
Gorgeous colouring.
Thanks, Trina! You are sweet 🙂
Sharp pencils!
Sharp pencils!
Carla from Utah
Sharp pencils. I’ve bought cheap, fancy, imported, and plain sharpeners over the years, and my very favorite, that gives me the best points without wasting pigment, is a $2 metal sharpener with one opening from the drafting supply store in town.
Love the mouse and cupcake.
Sharp Pencils!
You are so cute Kathy ❤
Awww, thank you ! I appreciate your stopping by my blog 🙂
Keep an sharp honey!! Sharp pencils. 😉
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Trust me…my OCD will not allow a dull pencil in my life! Lol! Sharp pencils
SHARP PENCILS
Sharpen those pencils!!!
SHARP PENCILS! It does make a difference:) Thanks so much for doing the coloring challenge; I haven’t been able to participate every day, but love it nevertheless!!
I am happy to hear that you are able to participate when you can, Chevron! Thank you 🙂
Sharp pencils!
Cute mouse!
I still have my piece of ‘magic rag’ from last year’s Road Trip 🙂
I have to admit, that is the cutest mouse I have ever seen! Kathy did I understand you to say you used Copic Blending solution on this vs. Gamsol? I would absolutely SHARPEN PENCILS if only I had some. LOL ( I am still using my kids Prismacolors from Elementary school.)
Mae is so cute, isn’t she, Teresa? Thank you for being a loyal colorist 🙂
sharp pencils!
Sharp Pencils!
SUPER SHARP PENCILS are best. That mouse is super CUTE!!
I just love the mouse too, Marisela! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Sharp Pencils!!!
Sharp pencils! Got it that moise is so adorable! Love your coloring. I’m always afraid to leave unblended …must give it a try sometime
Thank you so much, Monica! I hope you have fun blending 🙂
Sharp pencils
Sharp pencils! Just added cream and white highlights to Copic colored balloons with sharp colored pencils! Yay!
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“Sharp pencils” that mouse is so darn cute no matter how you color him!
Thanks, Buffy! I appreciate your kind comment 🙂
This is gorgeous Kathy.
Sharp Pencils!
You are so sweet, Katrina! Thank you 🙂
Sharp pencils are definitely the best! Super cute mouse and fabulous giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!
I appreciate your kind words, Heather! Thank you so much 🙂
HAHA! I will certainly sharpen my pencils 😛 I need to anyways, so thanks for the reminder!
BTW I love your adorable illustration!
I am grateful for your sweet comment, Amy! Thank you 🙂
love. Love. LOVE your coloring examples and today’s no exception! I’m heading right now to SHARPEN MY PENCILS!
I am blushing, Sue! You are the sweetest 🙂
Hi Kathy!! I love these tips and this adorable mouse. And have been using pencils with my Copic coloring and I like it. Didn’t really think I would, but I do! LOL. I have ONEprisma pencil, rest are Crayola, now I’m going to have to invest in some good colored pencils. HaHa! I want to sharpen my pencils, but they don’t cooperate with the pencil sharpener. I may have to invest in a good one. Thanks!! Xo
You are so very kind, Paulette! I have found that in most cases, it is best to invest in good tools to get the results you are looking for. So often it can be cost prohibitive, but I find ways to get more out of less 🙂
Sharp pencils! I have been loving these tips about sharp pencils and the details you can add. I was coloring with my son this week he did the base and I tried out your tip of sharp pencils and added detail. It was so fun! Thank you for sharing your tips and wonderful ideas.
Because of your posts and this challenge I’ve been learning about layering colored pencils over copic. I’m loving how it looks and adds such depth. Sharp pencils are definitely a must for the nooks and small details! Thanks so much Kathy!
Sharp pencils!