Hello Friends, I am back! It’s Day 26. and I hope today finds you healthy and getting used to this new normal. If you are an “essential” worker thank YOU!! Also thanks to our first responders , anyone in the front lines, service people ,people at the airlines, trash collectors, all of you that don’t have a choice and have to leave the house! All you moms or dads that were just thrown into teacher mode ….. wishing you the best of luck. I don’t envy you. To the parents …. have you hear that Audible has free books on tape for children?
On another note….
Last week I mentioned that a giveaway was coming. I feel a little funny about offering up my art but, I am thinking of it as an incentive for a donation. What gave me the idea was my twin sister and my niece. While I would work on a project they would ask to have the painting. I thought hummm … is it possible that someone other than family might want something too?
So I am offering any of these originals paintings. Winners will get to make a choice of what they want.
This painting is available to win too. Everything was made with love and joy.
Any of the coloring during this month is up for grabs as well. I just want to give choices to you all.
All the coloring I did this month so far is in both of these photos or you can scroll through my blog.
This is the big daddy original painting. This took maybe 20 ish hours? You can see more photos of the painting in this post.
HERE ARE THE DETAILS:
HOW MANY WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN: There will be five winners. (The first winner will get the first pick). A goodie bag will be included for each winner.
HOW DO I QUALIFY: Make a donation of ANY amount. Citi is matching donations ! Any amount can help and I mean ANY! If all you have is $5.00 it all adds up. Even $2.00 can make a difference especially with the donation match. The donation amount can be anonymous if that makes anyone feel better.
WHAT’S THE CHARITY: No Kid Hungry I CREATED A FUNDRAISING PAGE TO MAKE IT EASY IF THAT HELPS. NO PRESSURE!
No Kid Hungry says, “1 in 7 children in America faces hunger, all across the United States, in every community. It’s real. With your help, we can change it.” However, the need has changed because of the Covid-19 and they are even more desperate than before.
ANOTHER WAY TO QUALIFY: IF YOU SHARE MY GIVEAWAY LINK ON YOUR SOCAIL MEDIA CHANNELS YOU CAN ENTER THE GIVEAWAY AGAIN. You must leave a comment on my blog so I know that you did this . For Example you can say “Facebook” or “Twitter” or “My Blog” then I will know that is where you shared.
ONE EXCEPTION: If you are financially helping family or somebody else I can’t leave you out. Add your name in the blog comment area.
WINNERS: The winners will be randomly drawn from the donation page AND my blog comment area in case you shared the giveaway.
THE CONTEST ENDS March 30th. Winners will be announced a few days after that on my blog.
See you tomorrow and THANK YOU ALL. Hang in there we will get through this together. Hugs and prayers, 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 Instagram or FaceBook . Be sure to tag me and use the hashtag #thedailymarker30day. Kids & young adults use #thedailymarker30daykids.
To share you coloring ON MY BLOG 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.
Day 3. video w/a dove blender
Day 7. Video Watercolor & Distress Ink
Day 26. I Scream for Ice Cream & GIVEAWAY
Wow! These are beautiful!
Just SO lovely! What a gift you have! <3
Shared on FB
Wonderful incentive. Shared on Facebook.
Susie Sonnier
I love the charity you chose! I love your art and think it’s awesome of you to be willing to use it this way. You truly are the most inspirational, wonderful person!
I’m in. I know exactly which one I want. I’ll put it in on my blog when I figure what I’m suppose to put on my blog. I don’t have any social media. Sorry.
Wonderful piece of art! You are are a wonderful teacher, an inspiration and generous, caring person!
I’m in. Yee haw! I know exactly which one I want. It’s on my blog now. I don’t have any social media. Sorry.
You are such a kind and wonderful person Kathy. Thank you so much for doing this. I’ll be sure to share the word on social media too.
I shared in my IG stories and tagged you!
Thanks for creating the fundraising page! I just donated. (Oh, and if I happen to win, I’ll pay shipping as I live in Hong Kong)
I made a small donation – sure wish it were more and the donation link was very easy to use. You are an inspiration for a lot of us. Good luck to the winner!
What a great cause! I donated. You are such a caring lady and this is such a generous prize! Beautiful colors and I’d be honored to win!
Kathy thanks for such a great way to support a very worthwhile cause especially now that children are not getting breakfast and lunch at school. I made a donation I hope you reach your goal.
Love this! But is it only for the children in America or worldwide? Because in the refugee camps in Europe there are many hungry kids too. Just wondering.
Is the contest worldwide?
Never the less.. if not. On both.. i donate a little. IHelp my parents.. but $ 2.00 I can spare by eating self less!
Big hug
Hi Marion, You are helping your parents so you can add your name and that’s it. Thanks 🙂
I think this is a wonderful idea. I love seeing all that the people are doing to support their communities. From crafter’s making cards and masks, to neighbors helping one another out. The power of the people is showing. Sharing the link as soon as I post. As an afternote, I’d love the artwork. Especially butterflies and elephants.
Wow Kathy! your art is amazing and you are too for being so generous and thoughtful!
It is such a stressful time for everyone in the world…
It would be an honor to own one of your pieces!
Hugs and kisses
Olga
Hi Kathy, this is so generous of you. I’m happy to support the fundraiser and have donated as well as shared on my Twitter feed (https://twitter.com/mansimakes/status/1243580220449230848?s=21)
Thank you for doing this!
I shared on Instagram and made a donation!
You are a wonderful person, Kathy, thank you so much for all your generosity. I made a donation a moment ago!
I also shared about your giveaway & donation page on my Facebook Page (HandmadeByMirella)
Thank you for your encouragement! We all need to come together and help each other is about loving humanity. I share on Instagram & Facebook ❤️ only love wishes that you meet your goal!
I love your call to action by giving away your work of art. Thank you for that.
And that I may enter my name here.
You are an angel! So happy to get to know you a bit better.
Warm Hug! God Bless yoy.
Marion Shiloh Stampin
This is beautiful Kathy! My daughter started her own charter school this year in Houston, TX. So we are familiar with the need children have. Sharing on IG for you!
YAY! I just came to see how the fundraiser was doing, and you not only managed to get to your goal, you actually surpassed it by LOADS! Very well done, Kathy, you can be proud of yourself, you managed to do another amazing thing, using your talent!
Oh well, I guess I missed out on this one! I am trying to catch up on e-mail’s & this was one. Darn it all because I would have loved to have said I had an original Kathy Racoosin on my walls! I’m caregiving my mom so I am not working. I hope I get one of the Presidents checks because I could sure use it. I even had one of your photos picked out & everything. Oh well, I will win something another time. I hear you did really well with this & I am so happy to hear that. Count me in as someone who would have supported you if I had been able to do it sooner.