Hello Friends, Welcome to Day 15 if you are following The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge. If you are here for the Hero Arts 2019 Catalog Blog Hop you are in the right place.
If you are curious what the 30 Day coloring challenge is I will have more info at the bottom of my post and a warm welcome to you. Now is a good time to jump in and get your feet wet.
Congratulations to Hero Arts! Their new catalog is a beauty and all of the new products rock. I was so torn what to color for day 15. and finally decided on these beautiful butterflies called, “New Day Butterflies”! Love the different styles and sizes of butterflies.
My mom is moving and she likes to say she’s moving to her final resting place! I thought making an art piece for her bathroom would be a nice thing to do.
These frames from A.C. Moore are so reasonable and nice to have on hand. I like to pick them up when they are on sale.
Usually I just wing it and hope whatever I am coloring will fit the frame. I am learning! This time I measured the opening to the frame!
When you stamp and mask sooo many butterflies spotlight coloring does the trick and makes a few of the butterflies stand out.
On another note I think my technical difficulties from yesterday are more that that. Gah! I filmed and edited a video for today and lost the edited video. Such a bummer! The painting from start to finish took about 4.5 hours not counting editing the video lol. I promise to get it resolved so I can get a video of some watercoloring for you.
What I used on the background was two Tombow markers and to paint the butterflies I used distress ink.
GIVEAWAY! Hero Arts is giving away four (4!) $50 shopping sprees, drawn from comments left on all of the blogs along the hop. (Comments close on Sunday February 17 at 11:59pm PST & the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the next week.) Good luck!
If you are new to my coloring challenge, you can join in any time and there is never any pressure “to catch up” if life gets in the way and you are not able to join in each day. Click here to read more about it. Have a great day, Kathy
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Dee Earnshaw says
OOOH this is stunning – love bow the butterflies pop of the page!!!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thanks so much, dee! It means a lot to me 🙂
Debbie Rumpza says
I adore this! I want to make some wall hangings for sure!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you, Debbie! I hope you make some wall art 🙂
Denaha J Doss says
Oh so pretty! I love the color palette and the fact that only a couple of butterflies are colored. So lovely! TFS!
Kathy Racoosin says
That is so kind, Denaha! You are so sweet 🙂
Denise K Terry says
I just love seeing how you use your coloring for real world projects, like this one. Wish I had planned ahead better so I could take part in the coloring challenge this month, but being on the road without my coloring supplies was a bad move on my part!
Kathy Racoosin says
I appreciate your kind words, Denise! I am so sorry that you forgot to pack your coloring supplies for your road trip. Hopefully next time 🙂
Rema Deleeuw says
Lovely cards!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thanks, Rema!
Kelsey Thomas says
This is really pretty! 🙂
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you so much, Kelsey! Glad you like my butterflies 🙂
Hetty Sanders says
Beautiful framed colored artwork!
Kathy Racoosin says
Your kindness makes me smile, Hetty! Thank you so much 🙂
Surekha Galagoda says
Dear Kathy the card is beautiful. The colors are awesome. Love it all thank u for teahing me with love. Had I known about the coloring challenge I would hv joined. May you and your family be blessed with gd health and happiness. Love and hugs from Sri Lanka
Kathy Racoosin says
Surekha, you can join in any time, no need to “catch up” nor join daily…just when you are able. Thank you for stopping by my blog 🙂
Cindi F says
Beautiful!
Kathy Racoosin says
That is so kind, Cindi! Thank you 🙂
Kelly Kennedy says
What a gorgeous piece of artwork!
Kathy Racoosin says
You are so sweet, Kelly! Thank you so much 🙂
Nancy Wilcox says
Beautiful butterflies!
Kathy Racoosin says
Glad you like them, Nancy! Thank you for stopping by my blog 🙂
Sherry W says
Pretty, Kathy! I like the idea of making something a little more permanent than a card after so much time and effort go into it.
Kathy Racoosin says
You are so thoughtful, Sherry! Sometimes I frame cards too because so much work goes into them. Thank you for your kind words 🙂
Shari Czerwinski says
Your coloring job is amazing! I have been wanting to spend more time practicing. Thanks for the inspiration!
Kathy Racoosin says
I am grateful for your kind words, Shari! It means so much to me 🙂
Sharon Gullikson says
I like how you made the areas around the butterflies darker. What a pretty idea.
Kathy Racoosin says
You brightened my day, Sharon! I am happy that you like how I emphasized two of the butterflies 🙂
Brian Poteraj says
Your coloring is great. I am learning so much
Kathy Racoosin says
Thanks so much, Brian! It makes my heart happy that someone is learning from my tips and tricks 🙂
Lynda White says
I agree with your suggestion that if you only color a few. they will stand out more. This is something I really need to pay attention to because I’m stuck in the idea that more is better. But it’s not!
Kathy Racoosin says
Lynda, sometimes I think “less is more.” I do get carried away with my doodles though (previous post..girl’s dress). Perhaps it depends on my mood…
Thank you for stopping by my blog 🙂
Deepti Aggarwal says
Wow.. What a beautiful card…
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you so much, Deepti! I am thrilled that you like my butterflies picture 🙂
Karen Berry says
I love the use of the butterflies. So creative in the frame. Thank you for the opportunity.
Kathy Racoosin says
You are so kind, Karen! Thank you. Good luck with the contest 🙂
Dana M says
What an incredible piece! Stunning intensity and depth of color. Simply gorgeous!
Kathy Racoosin says
I appreciate your sweet words, Dana! It makes my heart happy that you like my color choices 🙂
Jean Marmo says
Love how you did this! Gorgeous colors!
Kathy Racoosin says
What a lovely comment, Jean! I am thrilled that you like the way I colored my butterflies 🙂
Karthikha Uday says
Oh wow! This is gorgeous! <3
Kathy Racoosin says
Your kindness makes me smile, Karthikha! Thank you so much 🙂
Denise Delores Mills says
Lovely!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thanks, Denise! Glad you like it 🙂
Meghan Kennihan says
I’m sooooo glad you framed this because it’s a piece of ART! Just GORGEOUS!
Kathy Racoosin says
Oh Meghan, you are the sweetest! Thank you so much. You are so thoughtful 🙂
Sharaine says
Bright and bold
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you, Sharaine.
Judy Di Scipio says
WOW! Love your project. Your mom will love it. Love your coloring.
Kathy Racoosin says
I appreciate your kind words, Judy! It means a lot to me 🙂
Sheila Lane says
Wow! Just beautiful, thanks for sharing.
Kathy Racoosin says
You are so kind, Sheila! I am glad you like my butterfly picture 🙂
D.Ann C says
Oh, I’m in love with the spotlight coloring! (Always great to find a way to cut corners that looks uber chic!!) I’m sure your mom will love it!! Sorry for your complications this time ’round. Don’t fret… You always go above and beyond, so we’re still happy with all that you manage to get done despite the setbacks!!
Kathy Racoosin says
I am grateful for your kindness and support, DAnn! It means the world to me 🙂
karenladd says
Those butterflies just fly off the page with your gorgeous coloring technique!
Kathy Racoosin says
You make my heart smile, Karen! I am thrilled that you like the spotlight technique 🙂
Barbara-Jean says
Beautiful art and those colored butterflies do “pop”. How thoughtful of you to make this for your Mom. Not easy to move into one’s final resting place. Takes courage and lots of support! Blessings on you both!
Kathy Racoosin says
What a lovely and heartfelt comment, Barbara-Jean! You make my heart happy 🙂
Eileen Peters says
I love to color. You color combinations are awesome.
Kathy Racoosin says
I am happy to hear that someone else loves to color, Eileen! I am thrilled that you like the color palette I chose to use 🙂
Cheriese H says
Oh wow your colouring is superb!
Kathy Racoosin says
What a sweet comment, Cheriese! Thank you so much 🙂
Carol B says
Such amazing designs! Love Hero Arts, thanks for the inspiration.
Carol B
Kathy Racoosin says
I am happy that you like the design I created with my HA butterfly, Carol! I am glad it inspired you 🙂
Stef Perry says
Amazing coloring Kathy, and doing the spotlight technique really lets us enjoy all the color details! What a sweet gift for your mom!
Kathy Racoosin says
You are so sweet, Stef! Your comment made my day 🙂
Sandra Meier says
Great idea for showcasing your artwork. Thanks for the inspiration
Kathy Racoosin says
I appreciate your kind words, Sandra! I am thrilled that my butterfly piece inspired you 🙂
Linda Towill says
Your coloring is awesome! Lovely butterfly stamp.
Kathy Racoosin says
You are so thoughtful, Linda! I *heart* this HA stamp 🙂
Jill W. says
Your mom is going to love this!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thanks, Jill!
Talitha Wright says
Your coloring is fantastic! You are so talented. Thanks for sharing.
Kathy Racoosin says
You are very kind, Talitha! I appreciate your support of my blog 🙂
Judy says
I love the beautifully colored butterflies and the way you framed the finished piece– your mom will love it!
Kathy Racoosin says
That is such a sweet compliment, Judy! Thank you 🙂
Sherri Little says
Great sample. The framing does look great!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you, Sherri! Glad you like it 🙂
Vickie D says
My goal is to one day color as you do! Awesome!
Kathy Racoosin says
Awww, you are soooo sweet, Vickie! You brightened my day 🙂
Liz O says
Lovely wall art Kathy! These butterflies are very pretty! Thanks for the inspiration!
Kathy Racoosin says
Your kindness makes me smile, Liz! You made my day 🙂
Tonia Sims says
Such beautiful cards! Loving these stamps!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you Tonia. I really like this HA stamp too 🙂
Lauryne Cunningham says
What a gorgeous art piece! You paint so beautifully- love the colors!
Kathy Racoosin says
What a sweet and thoughtful comment, Lauryne! It means a lot to me 🙂
Lagene says
Great new products! I love your creation, especially the way you highlighted just a couple of the butterflies!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thanks, Lagene! I am happy that you like the spotlight technique 🙂
Hanh says
Wow! What a beautiful art piece you’ve made for your Mom. I’m sure she’s loving it. Love this butterfly stamp set! So many gorgeous butterflies to choose from. Love your selective coloring of the butterflies too. It really does spotlight those that you’ve colored. Thank you for the inspiration! I’ve got to try that technique.
Kathy Racoosin says
I am grateful for your thoughtful comment! I hope you try the spotlight technique and that you have as much fun with it as I did 🙂
Martha Miller says
Spectacular colors!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thanks, Martha! I am thrilled that you like my color choices 🙂
Melissa says
Great piece of art
Kathy Racoosin says
That is kind of you, Melissa! Thank you 🙂
Victoria K says
What a totally Gorgeous piece of art! Love it!!
Kathy Racoosin says
Awww, you are very sweet, Victoria! You made my heart smile 🙂
Renate Harrison says
Amazing coloring. This is a picture that anyone would love to have, you’re mother will love it, I’m sure. Spring must be right around the corner with all the butterflies and lovely flowers. Thank you and Thank Hero Arts too!
Kathy Racoosin says
What a lovely and thoughtful comment, Renate! You brightened my day 🙂
janet sisk says
Fabulous!!! Love how you colored the butterflies. What a lovely addition to a room. Thanks for the inspiration. 😀
Kathy Racoosin says
I appreciate your kind words, Janet! I am happy to hear that my butterfly art pice inspired you 🙂
Deb Case says
What a beautiful gift for your mom. I love your butterflies. Thank you for sharing. Have a beautiful day.
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you so much, Deb! I hope you have a beautiful day too 🙂
Diana Isle says
Hero Arts is one of my favorite companies, and this release is wonderful. Love your butterfly wall hanging! My favorite from this release is the New Day Butterflies.
Kathy Racoosin says
Diana, I am happy to hear that you like this new HA release as much as I do! Thank you for your lovely comment 🙂
Laurie says
Stunning picture!! The colors are amazing. It’s always fun to see what else stamps can do. Thank you!!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you so much, Laurie! I am glad that you like my color choices 🙂
Geri Stuart says
Lovely art and thoughtful gift! You can never have too many butterflies! HA has outdone themselves with this new release!
Kathy Racoosin says
That is so kind, Geri! I agree with you re: never too many butterflies 🙂
Helen F says
Just gorgeous with it’s rich vibrant colours, Kathy! I’m sue your Mum will love it! Thanks so much for sharing and your wonderful inspirations!
Kathy Racoosin says
You are so sweet, Helen! I am thrilled that you like my color palette 🙂
Lisa Byers says
Simply stunning!! Your mother will love this!! Your coloring and blending is so amazing!!!
Kathy Racoosin says
I appreciate your kind words, Lisa! You are the sweetest 🙂
GabriellaB says
Wow, looks wonderful
Kathy Racoosin says
Tank you, Gabriella! Glad you like it 🙂
Kim Hover says
Absolutely perfect. Colors are awesome. Great way to display our craft ! Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Kathy Racoosin says
Your kindness makes me smile, Kim! Thank you 🙂
Linda S. says
I own many butterfly stamps but I must admit these are tempting me. Such a pretty piece of artwork…how did you get the distress inks so bright when watercoloring. There must have been a lot of layering and drying.
Kathy Racoosin says
Linda, I own so many flowers, butterflies, and leaves! Can you have too many LOL? Yes, lots of layering. Thank you 🙂
Karen Baldwin says
I’m sure your Mom will cherish your beautiful work. Thank you!
Kathy Racoosin says
You are so thoughtful, Karen! Thank you so much 🙂
Dorothy Mutafopulos says
Omg!!! The butterflies are gorgeous what in creative idea!!!
Kathy Racoosin says
Dorothy, I am thrilled that you like my butterfly picture so much! Thank you for your lovely comment 🙂
Jo Anne Malicoat says
Your coloring on those butterflies is fantastic – and I really love how you left some of them “uncolored” – really beautiful!
Kathy Racoosin says
I am grateful for your sweet words, Jo Anne! I am thrilled that you like the spotlight technique 🙂
Leanne S says
Gorgeous projects & fabulous coloring as always.
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you, Leanne! I appreciate your taking time to stop by my blog 🙂
Evelyn Burton says
What a lovely picture for your Mom! Love the spot light coloring.
Kathy Racoosin says
You are so thoughtful, Evelyn! Im so happy that you like the spotlight technique 🙂
lee says
Beautiful work!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you, Lee! I appreciate your taking time to leave a comment 🙂
Lindarub says
Beautiful love the butterflies!
Kathy Racoosin says
That is so kind, Linda! Thank you 🙂
Rosalie Johnson says
Love how you show us from start to finish and especially using a frame to keep such beautiful art work!
Kathy Racoosin says
Rosalie, I am happy that you like my progress pictures! Thank you for your lovely compliment 🙂
Sabrina Radican says
OMG!! Absolutely gorgeous and so stunning!!!
Kathy Racoosin says
You are so thoughtful, Sabrina! Thank you so much 🙂
Cynthia Cole says
Gorgeous project!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thanks, Cynthia! I appreciate your stopping by my blog 🙂
Patty Eifert says
This is beautiful! I think your mom will love it!!
Kathy Racoosin says
Awwww, you are so kind, Patty! You made my day 🙂
Gail O'Keefe says
That is amazing.
Kathy Racoosin says
You are so sweet, Gail! Thank you 🙂
Linda Anderson says
Your mother is so blessed to have you for a daughter! This is stunning. Love the spotlight butterflies. A truly lovely framed art piece. The New Day Butterfly stamp set has so many pretty butterflies! TFS.
Kathy Racoosin says
What a lovely compliment, Linda! I am so happy that you like my spotlight butterfly picture 🙂
Amy Williams says
Wow!!! Gorgeous! Love the spotlight coloring. So pretty!
Kathy Racoosin says
I am grateful for your kind words, Amy! Thank you 🙂
Jackie S says
Particularly love the butterflies and how you’ve colored them. Very inspiring
Kathy Racoosin says
Jackie, you made my day! I’m so happy that my spotlight butterflies inspired you 🙂
Sheri D says
Such bright vibrant colors. I love it!!
Kathy Racoosin says
You are very kind, Sheri! Thank you so much 🙂
Sue Symens says
Fun art! Your background is so smooth. Beautiful work!
Kathy Racoosin says
Your kindness makes me smile, Sue! Thank you 🙂
Henriëtte says
Stunning project Kathy. I love Butterflies in all sizes, in real and as stamp or die.
I think you mom will be so pleased with this.
Thank you for the tip of the spotlight coloring, it’s great and I never thought of doing this but I now know how stunning it looks.
Thank you so much for this inspiration and have a great weekend.
Kathy Racoosin says
That means a lot to me, Henriette! Glad you like butterflies too. I hope you try the spotlight technique. Hope your weekend was fabulous 🙂
Kailash says
Stunning work of art!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thanks, Kailash! You are kind to say so 🙂
AnotherLee says
Just LUV it. So sorry you lost the video; it would’ve been wonderful too. The spotlight technique is very effective here and the stamps are wonderful. Love your color choices.
Kathy Racoosin says
I appreciate your kind words, Lee! It means the world to me 🙂
Barbara Martin says
Love this project – so colorful !
Kathy Racoosin says
I am so happy that you like my spotlight butterfly project, Barbara! Thank you so much 🙂
Teri S. says
Kathy, you are very thoughtful indeed to create this for your moms new place. 4.5 hours to create it is such a labour of love. I am sure she will treasure it. You must have done the background after you stamped your butterflies. I’m a bit hesitant to try that as I am afraid my background watercolour would run into the image. So striking & beautiful!
Kathy Racoosin says
You are so very kind, Teri! I appreciate your lovely comment more than you know 🙂
Jeannie Boudet says
Wow those butterflies are stunningly beautiful!
Kathy Racoosin says
Jeannie, what a sweet and lovely comment! You brightened my day 🙂
Laurie Black says
So pretty! I love to see a non-card project. Your painting skills are amazing: those butterflies have so much dimension.
Kathy Racoosin says
Your kindness makes me smile, Laurie! Thank you so much 🙂
Beverlee Furner says
Day 15 – what a great challenge. This was beautiful and I am sure your Mom will LOVE IT
Kathy Racoosin says
You are so kind, Beverlee! Thank you for your sweet comment 🙂
Susan West says
Stunning!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thanks, Susan!
Charla Everhart says
There are so many beautiful butterflies in this hop. I love that you made this for your mom. I too, made some things for my mom, when she moved to her final resting place. Made my heart happy. Your colors are amazing!
Kathy Racoosin says
I am grateful for your thoughtful comment, Charla! You brightened my day considerably 🙂
Donna Conrad says
Thanks for doing something other than a card. I’m working on some art pieces now.
Kathy Racoosin says
My pleasure, Donna! Glad to hear you are also working on art pieces 🙂
Tanna lohouse says
The colors on your butterflies look stunning in those frames!! I never thought to do that!!!
Kathy Racoosin says
I am thrilled that you like my color choices, Tanna! I hope you try the spotlight technique; super fun 🙂
Beth Buss says
So striking! I’m glad you framed this. The butterflies are stunning. Thanks!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you for your sweet comment, Beth! I appreciate it so much 🙂
Diane Stricker says
So nice, I really never give a thought to framing some stamped and colored im.
Kathy Racoosin says
Thanks, Diane! I hope you have a chance to try it 🙂
Virginia Ellison says
such a good idea to frame your pretty coloring and painting.
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you, Virginia! Glad to hear that you like my coloring 🙂
Linda Reilly says
What a sweet project for your mom!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thanks, Linda! I appreciate your stopping by my blog 🙂
Annie Solomon says
Fantastic coloring! Which is no surprise, coming from you. Love it all.
Kathy Racoosin says
Awww, you are so very kind, Annie! What a sweet thing to say 🙂
Cindy C. says
A delightful wall hanging!!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you, Cindy! I am thrilled that you like my picture 🙂
Arlene says
How very sweet and lovely.
Kathy Racoosin says
That is so kind of you, Arlene! Thank you 🙂
Paulette Still says
Hi Kathy!! Lovely gift for your moms bathroom.
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you so much, Paulette! I appreciate your time to leave a comment 🙂
Patricia Ladd says
The butterflies are exquisitely colored to stand out in that cool white frame. Very nicely done!
Kathy Racoosin says
Patricia, you are so thoughtful! I am thrilled that you like how my picture turned out 🙂
Debbi Gleason says
Very pretty wall hanging. it’s quite striking
Kathy Racoosin says
Thanks, Debbi! I’m glad you like my spotlight butterfly picture 🙂
Angela says
Gorgeous!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you kindly, Angela!
Arianna Barbara says
Wow! Wow! Wow! Amazing!!!
Kathy Racoosin says
You are so sweet, Arianna! You make my heart smile 🙂
Kirsty Vittetoe says
Very pretty project. I love the products. Thanks for sharing!
Kathy Racoosin says
That means a lot coming from you, Kirsty! Thank you for taking time to visit my blog 🙂
Rose Mary Smalley says
Such beautiful work. I don’t think that I will ever be as good…but , I must say that watercoloring has been a lot of fun since I started trying my hand at it.. it just turns out so pretty. Thank you so much for sharing. Fun blog hop!
Kathy Racoosin says
Rose, I am sure your work is stunning! I am glad that you are having fun watercoloring and hopping along on this awesome hop 🙂
Megan N says
Oh no, Kathy! I’m so sorry for the technical difficulties. So frustrating to put so much time into something to have it not work out!! But the project turned out lovely!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you for your support, Megan! I am happy that you like my spotlight butterfly project 🙂
Reeann Bahde says
Love your coloring technique. Your framed picture is simply beautiful
Kathy Racoosin says
That is so kind of you, Reeann! I am happy that you like my butterfly picture 🙂
sandy M says
What beautiful wall hangings. And the butterflies are so pretty.
Kathy Racoosin says
You are so sweet to say so, Sandy! I am thrilled that you like my spotlight butterflies 🙂
colleen moore says
PRETTY BUTTERFLIES
Kathy Racoosin says
Thanks, Colleen!
Rebecca Ednie says
Your mom’s joke is a bit macabre but funny! Hope she loves your beautiful butterflies.
Kathy Racoosin says
Yes, her sense of humor is amazing, Rebecca! Thank you for hopping along 🙂
Cynthia O. says
Love the vibrant colors you have chosen for your wall art!
Kathy Racoosin says
I am glad you like my color palette, Cynthia! Thank you for popping by 🙂
barbara lassiter says
Beautiful project, Kathy. Sometimes a creation is just frame worthy and you have to go with it. I love it when that happens. I agree about this great new catalog from Hero Arts. You could almost say it was frame worthy! LOL!
Kathy Racoosin says
Oh Barbara, I like your term “frame worthy.” I am grateful for your lovely compliment. And I also love this HA release…fabulous 🙂
Barb F. says
I love this card. The coloring is amazing!
Kathy Racoosin says
I am glad you like my framed picture, Barb!
Sue D says
So pretty with the butterflies and this will look wonderful in your mom’s bathroom.
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you so much, Sue! Appreciate your kind words 🙂
Carla Hundley says
Beautiful and
thoughtful gift!
Carla from Utah
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you, Carla! Glad you like it 🙂
Eve N says
Oh, wow! My papercrafting is always cards, but your pieces make me think I need to try framed art. These are so great!
Kathy Racoosin says
What a sweet comment, Eve! Thank you so much 🙂
Gab says
Oh wow Kathy this is just gorgeous! I bet your mum loves it!
Kathy Racoosin says
Your kindness makes me smile, Gab! Thank you so much 🙂
Gwen says
Love your butterflies and your mom will, too! Love how you are framing it.
Kathy Racoosin says
You are so thoughtful, Gwen! Many thanks 🙂
Cheryl Phillips says
Stunning work! Thanks for sharing!
Kathy Racoosin says
Glad you like my spotlight butterflies, Cheryl! I appreciate your sweet comments 🙂
Jan Elmore says
Not only thoughtful, pretty pretty dang awesome!
Kathy Racoosin says
You are so sweet, Jan! You made me smile 🙂
Gail Plaskiewicz says
I love how you colored your butterflies & how you didn’t color them all. I like that. I also love that stamp! I am a butterfly lover from way back.
If I was going to color that & I might get this one, I would do what you did but color all the others in one color, like one in different shades of yellow, then purple & then red. So those 2 would still stand out but the rest would also be colored. I was just thinking is all. I still like what you did.
When I got my first adult coloring book of snowflakes in 1981, I gave them out as Christmas presents. I measured them & bought lucite frames. They were all plastic so all you saw was my coloring. I don’t know if they make them anymore or not but I loved how they looked. Your frame is cool too but I don’t know if they made yours back then.
I guess I am going blog hopping! I hope I win something! Thanks for being a part of the hop & for giving us the chance to win something!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you for your compliment and coloring suggestions. Happy hopping 🙂
Denise Bryant says
Gorgeous butterflies and fabulous coloring!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you so much, Denise! Glad you like my butterflies and coloring 🙂
Niki Pool says
Your butterflies piece makes awesome wall art! So beautiful!
Kathy Racoosin says
You are so kind, Niki! You made my day 🙂
Cathy Lillie says
This is so pretty! The background color with the colors of the butterflies is stunning. Your mom is going to love this wall hanging!
Kathy Racoosin says
What a sweet and lovely compliment, Cathy! I appreciate your kind words 🙂
Leni says
These butterflies are great for coloring! Would like to start right now!
Kathy Racoosin says
Yes, start now Leni! I promise you will have fun 🙂
Michele W says
I’m sure your mother will love this stunning piece. I know I do. Your coloring is amazing!
Kathy Racoosin says
Your thoughtfulness makes me smile, Michele! You brightened my day 🙂
Melanie Jerome says
Ok you just gave me an idea for Christmas gifts next year for all my buddies. What a great idea to frame it. Love all your blue shadings
Kathy Racoosin says
Oh, Melanie, I am happy to hear that this inspired you for your Christmas presents! Handmade gifts are gifts of heART 🙂
Heidi Rees says
You’re so thoughtful! I love the artwork, it’s so pretty and colorful! I hope you post pictures when it gets hung!
Kathy Racoosin says
You make my heart smile, Heidi! Thank you 🙂
Olga Dendrinou Fink says
Such a beautiful coloring and a great gift for your mom!
Xoxo Olga
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you so much, Olga! Hugs, Kathy 🙂
Kerry says
Beautiful! So sorry to lose the video & all your effort! I always love to watch you paint!!
Kathy Racoosin says
That is so kind, Kerry! I am grateful that you appreciate the time and work that goes into blog posts and videos. Thank you for your understanding 🙂
Lieve Stoffels says
Oh wow, this really is a piece of art; an eye-catcher, so beautiful !
I’m sure your mother will treasure and cherish it !
Kathy Racoosin says
That means so much to me, Lieve! Thank you so much 🙂
Mary Holshouser says
Gorgeous butterflies.
what a wonderful gift for your mother.
they will be a beautiful decoration and
a reminder of a daughter who loves
her. thanks for sharing
txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot0com
Kathy Racoosin says
What a sweet and lovely comment, Mary! You make my heart smile 🙂
Elizabeth B says
Wow! Beautiful works of art!!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thanks, Elizabeth! So happy you like my framed butterfly picture 🙂
Jo Ann F. says
Stunning butterflies, and a lovely gift!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you, Jo Ann! I am glad you like the picture I made for my mom 🙂
Karen Hale says
WOWZA, Kathy! Stunning butterflies that look like they’re about to fly off the page. Mom is gonna love this for her new home.
Kathy Racoosin says
Aww, you are so sweet, Karen! Your kind comment means a lot to me 🙂
Lisa Kostlan says
So eye catching! Fabulous gift!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you, Lisa! I’m glad you like my mom’s gift 🙂
Andre M. says
I’m always in awe of your Distress Ink coloring and these butterflies are just lovely. Your mom is sure to love this sweet decor piece.
Kathy Racoosin says
Andre, I appreciate your support of my distress ink watercoloring. You are very kind 🙂
Susan Hyde says
Oh, wow! That will be a cherished gift…! Beautiful work!
Kathy Racoosin says
You are so thoughtful, Susan! Thank you so much 🙂
Rachel says
Beautiful art! Love the new catalog.
Kathy Racoosin says
Thanks, Rachel! I love the new HA release too 🙂
cyndi morris says
Gorgeous piece. I love the vivid coloring. Love the frame, too.
Kathy Racoosin says
You are always so kind, Cyndi! Thank you 🙂
Stacey Kowbel says
Wow, beautiful butterflies!
Kathy Racoosin says
Glad you like them, Stacey! Thank you for your sweet comment 🙂
Lisa Moline says
I love your butterflies! The colors are beautiful! I’m sure your mom will love them!
Kathy Racoosin says
That is very kind of you, Lisa! You are so sweet 🙂
Mindy Drummond says
This is stunning and is an awesome idea for a gift! I love the colors and the style you used, here’s hoping you can get the video worked out lol as I would love to follow along with it to try and re-create one like it. Either way, thank you for sharing this and for the awesome inspiration!! (mardy14@bellsouth.net)
Kathy Racoosin says
I am grateful for your kind words, Mindy! It makes me happy to know that you enjoy my work and appreciate my videos 🙂
Lynn says
Wow, a beautiful labor of love!!!
Kathy Racoosin says
You are the sweetest, Lynn! Thank you 🙂
Wendy Lambert says
Great gift. Your coloring is always so stunning! I love how bright and colorful this is.
Kathy Racoosin says
You are so kind, Wendy! Thank you so much 🙂
Keionna Baker says
That was absolutely breath taking! I am amazed. Thank you for sharing
Kathy Racoosin says
Awww, Keionna, you are so sweet to say so! I appreciate your lovely comment 🙂
Cheyenne Oliva says
Spotlight coloring?! How cool is that?! I have to try it now, these butterflies are gorgeous!!!
Kathy Racoosin says
Cheyenne, I hope you try the spotlight coloring! So much fun and a lot faster than coloring the entire picture, yet still has a ‘wow’ factor. Thank you for your sweet compliment 🙂
Kate O’Brien says
I loved that you framed the butterflies! Sometimes our work is worthy of framing!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thanks, Kate! Glad you like them and find them frame worthy LOL 🙂
Neha Mahajan says
Amazing butterflies and the frame adds even more.
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you, Neha! That is very kind of you 🙂
Cathey Day says
I want this on my wall!
Kathy Racoosin says
LOL! You are the sweetest, Cathey 🙂
Kimberly McField says
These are lovely, and your coloring is wonderful! Great work!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thanks, Kimberly! I am thrilled that you like my butterfly picture 🙂
Amy Lombardo says
Kathy, I’m partial to the butterflies but omg!!!! These are just beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing!
Kathy Racoosin says
Your kindness makes me smile, Amy! Thank you for the kind words; it means a lot to me 🙂
Cheri says
WOW! Just beautiful, and really makes such a beautiful framed picture!
Kathy Racoosin says
You are so very kind to say so, Cheri! Thank you 🙂
Annette Reed says
This is beautiful! I’m sure you’re mom will love it! Your coloring is always so pretty! I love those colors.
Kathy Racoosin says
You are so thoughtful, Annette! Thank you so much 🙂
Chark says
Wow—beautiful!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thanks, Chark! Glad you like it 🙂
Sherri Lang says
Love that you went in another direction. Shows that we can do so much more with our stamps. It is just stunning!
Kathy Racoosin says
That is kind of you, Sherri! Thank you so much 🙂
Bonnie K. says
Wow – just beautiful. What a lovely gift for your mom. Thanks for sharing this with us!
Kathy Racoosin says
I am so glad you like it, Bonnie! I appreciate your hopping by and taking time to leave a sweet comment 🙂
Jeanne Beam says
Gorgeous framed art!
Thanks for sharing…
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you, Jeanne! I am thrilled that you enjoyed my project 🙂
Jean Boyko says
The Hero Arts butterflies are so lovely. Your color choices are wonderful. And thanks for sharing frame you used-love it!
Kathy Racoosin says
I agree, Jean, HA rocked this release! I’m happy that you like my color choices 🙂
Jane Booth says
Love that you made a gift and framed it! She will be tickled pink!
Kathy Racoosin says
I’m glad you like my idea, Jane! Thank you for stopping by my blog 🙂
Nana Griffin says
A wonderful framed piece of art work.
Kathy Racoosin says
That is very kind of you, Nana! Thank you 🙂
Karen Page says
This turned out beautiful! Some of your other beautiful framed artwork has inspired me to make a resolution to try creating wall art this year. This was the perfect reminder to get on that. I keep waiting to get better at painting, but I may need to settle for “good enough” for now and make something new when my skills improve!