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Sunny Days Ahead – Giveaway & Video

Hello Friends, How are you? I am thrilled to be popping in with a cheerful new release with Simon Says Stamp called, “Sunny Days Ahead” Sooo timely and that’s a big yes please!! Simon is shipping again but, with all things these days we must wear our patient hats and masks! Ack!

If you are coming from Suzy Plantamura blog you are in the right place. (Suzy is the awesome designer of the coloring cards that I love so much) . To start at the beginning of the hop go to the Simon blog here.

Today is also Day 17. of The 30 Day Coloring Challenge. Woo Hoo! Having two 30 day coloring challenge back to back I really should say that it’s Day 47!!

To see all of the beautiful new stamps, die cuts and backgrounds click here. Simon Says Stamp also has a gift with purchase! Use the code sssink  .

Click here to see my NEW video using Karin markers. A thumbs up is always appreciated. Thank you!

I was fortunate to find some time to sit, play & paint with this beautiful floral set called, “Flowers 4“. It was fun masking the flowers to a pattern that suited me. Minimal supplies for today’s card such as Gina’s Warm Glow ink, with watercolor paper and some Karin markers was all I needed. I am so grateful for coloring and the peace and sanity that it brings to me during this crazy time. I love hearing what it does for you too.

Toying of the idea to add a sentiment and decided that having some blank cards on hand is a bonus. Especially having some of the Sentiments strips it’s easy to pop on a sentiment to suit the occasion. There are different categories that are nice to have on hands such as Congratulations, Moms Days, Miss You, Love, Cheeky Love & Happy Hello.

The lazy way to watercolor and I believe it’s easier  …. is to paint a wash to define the leaves and petals and such. This process is pretty quick, forgiving and easy. Once dry you can paint on some bold color, let go and have fun.

After this point you can watch my video so see how I paint the rest of my card panel. This is the watercolor media mat I am using and love.

The branches and the flowers have such a nice variety of shapes and sizes.

This weekend I will be posting the sign up for Color & Connect with Lydia and I. Looking forward to seeing some of you.

HOP ORDER:

Simon Says Stamp Blog

Jennifer McGuire

Kristina Werner

Cathy Zielske

Nina-Marie Trapani

Nichol Spohr

Lisa Addesa

Heather Ruwe

Suzy Plantamura

Kathy Racoosin

Barb Engler

Cheiron Brandon

Lea Lawson

Betty Wright

Bobbi Lemanski

Lin Brandyberry

GIVEAWAY: Simon Says Stamp giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from your blog comment section. The winners will be posted post on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 29th of April. Winner must email SSS to claim his/her prize 🙂

Thank YOU for your visit today it’s always so appreciated. Praying that you all are doing well and are healthy. NEXT ON THE HOP IS THE KINDEST AND TALENTED BARB  Barb Engler  HAPPY Hopping! Hugs, Kathy

Card Supplies and Links: Affiliate links are used to support 100% of my Coloring Challenge Road Trips at no cost to you. Thank  YOU!

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Comments

  1. Karen Walker says

    Thank you for taking the time to create the video. Watching you watercolor is truly inspirational! And, of course, the final product is stunning!

  3. ava gavloski says

    Your card is stunning. No need for a sentiment. Thanks for creating the video. Hope to see you Tuesday.

  10. Joanne M Hoffmann says

    Kathy…you make it look so easy! What a gorgeous card and just from the sound of your voice, I could tell how much you were enjoying the process!! I NEED to take some time and practice and not over think it all!!

  11. Kim Clark says

    Will you come give me a watercolor class? This is a gorgeous card! thanks for the inspiration.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      I wish I could spend time watercoloring with all of you . Wouldn’t that be fun?

  12. PHYLLIS FREESE says

    Your painting of these flowers is so beautiful & full of dimension. I enjoy watching you create this.

  13. Nina Houghton says

    The moment I saw this card, I felt a tug at my heart. There is something for beautiful in the colors you chose and the way you put the flowers together. This is, without a doubt, my favorite card!

  14. Brenda in IN says

    I love you watch you color and paint. I truly believe you could make a milk carton look like a work of art. This card is lovely and very cool how you laid down the soft wash first. Thanks for sharing.

  15. Miesje Flach says

    Oh good grief, now I need Karin markers too! Your coloring is always an inspiration!

  18. Carol H. says

    I just love your style of coloring! You always create such beautiful cards and projects! This is another beauty!

  19. Rita DeCook says

    you’ve created some beautiful cards. While I don’t have the markers you used, I do have some watercolor pencils that I might try to see if I can get the same results. Thanks for sharing this video.

  22. amy bishop says

    Thanks for showing the entire process. I get your daily news emails that show the finished product but seeing the steps is incredibly helpful. This one is my favorite!!!

  24. Yvonne Boucher says

    Kathy your card is gorgeous! I love your wash technique…thank you for sharing your creativity

  27. Corinna H Bonk says

    Per usual, your stuff is absolutely stunning. I think this might be my fave and has inspired me to get the Karin markers. I looked through about 8 blog posts and can’t seem to find a link in the supply list to the watercolor brushes you are using – the ones that look like silver fountain pens. I find that most of the time, the brush (and paper) make a world of difference. Please let me know which brushes you are using — and thank you. You are such an inspiration!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Hi Corinna, Thank YOU for the awesome compliment!! My heart is glowing!! The brushes are from Escota and the type is VERSÀTIL . I have the travel ones. You really only need the three sizes. I LOVE them and that’s all that use. Happy weekend to you 🙂

  31. Teri S. says

    This card is a work of art Kathy! I enjoyed watching you colour & did pick up some tips along the way. Thanks.

    • Denise Ward says

      I’m so glad you chose to use the new Flowers 4 set, Kathy. When I saw it in the reveal, I was wondering how the images would look stamped, and now I can see how truly beautiful they are! Your skilled coloring really brought them to life! I think everybody needs some pretty flowers this spring, don’t you??

  32. Jennifer Sears says

    Such gorgeous color combinations! I cannot wait to continue to follow you and learn more of your wonderful rendering tips.

  33. barbara lassiter says

    This beautiful card shows off your coloring skills to the”nth” degree. Let’s be calm and keep coloring! 🙂

  37. Dot Freel says

    You blow me away with your coloring as always and I run out of ways to say it so I’m sure I sound like a broken record but seriously! Your coloring compares to none.

  38. Nancy R. says

    Thanks so much for sharing your videos and pictures showing your process. You are delightful & your art is so inspirational! What a beautiful stamp set to color 🙂

  39. KimK says

    Your card is strikingly beautiful! I love the bright, bold colors that you used. Thank you!

  40. Denise Bryant says

    Beautiful floral designs in this set! Amazing detail and shading in your coloring to really bring them to life!

  41. Teresa Krueger says

    Wow! These are amazing! The colors you picked are so beautiful! I need to buy some starter watercolors and try this. Amazing!

  43. Cathy B says

    I love your “lazy” first layer card as much as I love when you add more color. Thanks for sharing your incredible talent. God’s blessings.

  44. Barbara Tarayao says

    Your water coloring is to die for!! Your talent is inspiring! Ive been a long time fan of your videos. Keep it up girl!!

  47. Sheri Kempke says

    Love your coloring of this great new stamp set. I’m doing the OCC spring camp, so I’m making cards and coloring each day. Thanks for all you do to inspire us to color!

  48. Anne Sturgeon says

    I thought this stamp was pretty when I first saw it but you have turned this into a masterpiece. Love it!

  53. Barbara Matthews says

    Wow, I love your card, the colouring is gorgeous, I could watch your video over and over. Thank you for trying to teach the rest of us something.

  56. Susanbcards says

    Of course your card is unbelievable. The coloring is amazing, I love it. THose Karin watercolor pens seem to be every where lately and keep calling my name. But will have to wait until this stay at home is over:) Stay well.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      They are certainly becoming pretty popular. Something to look forward to right?

  60. Tamala Priebe says

    I keep seeing those Karin markers and I think I need them in my craft room!! Gorgeous job, thanks for sharing.

  62. Barbara Martin says

    Your coloring and your cards are gorgeous! You really are “the pro” as Jennifer McGuire calls you.

  65. Susan Carlson says

    You’re a magician! Love how your skill & techniques result in flowers that glow – so fetching! Thank you for sharing!

  67. Sue Smith says

    Kathy, this video is fantastic and so helpful to those of us who are not good water coloring crafters. Your card front is spectacular. I love the color combination you used.

  68. Jeanne Ragan says

    OMGoodness, your coloring is absolutely GORGEOUS on this card!! Thank you so much for the video and explanation of your process. I need to work on using DARK color for contrast.

  71. Cyndi Morris says

    Gorgeous. I love the Spring Flowers 4 set. As always, your coloring is amazing.

  74. Barbara-Jean says

    Always love to see you color! Gina K mentioned you on her Wed. night “live.” Beautiful card!

  77. Elle Bee says

    You never cease to amaze me with your coloring talent!!! I am always blown away with your eye for color with a multitude of medias even!!! Bravo, so many times over!!!!

  79. SandyK says

    Loved your video. Amazing coloring. I would have like to see you do the blue flower. Amazing!

  86. debbie d says

    your card is breathtaking! I am so glad I ordered this stamp, not that my card would come anywhere close to yours , but a girl can dream 🙂

  89. Laura Rozsonits says

    As usual your coloring is gorgeous! The stamp set has great flowers to work with.

  90. Carol E. Wortman says

    Not a watercolor, but enjoy the beauty you create. Astounding how the purple flower is so different from the stamp, almost becomes a different flower at that point. Stunning! Thanks for the inspiration and please be healthy!

  93. Pauline Abeysekera says

    I really enjoyed the video and watching your techniques. I got the online coloring class before

  102. LindseyF says

    I always learn something new from each of your videos. What a great instructor you are.
    Stay well.

  108. Helen F says

    Just stunning Kathy! I love to watch you colour those wonderful floral images! You really bring them to life! Thank you so much for your continued videos and helpful hints. Stay safe! 🙂

  109. Bev (Beverley) Page says

    Gorgeous cards Kathy. Love your work and your style. The new products from SSS are very inspiring . Thanks so much for sharing. Want to go back and re-watch your video to take in your technique. Stay well please. Bev from Sydney Australia.

  118. Deirdre - Irl says

    Hi Kathy – you are just sooooo talented – love what you have been creating. Sorry I haven’t stopped by recently but have been keeping an eye on your creations.

    Hugs to you and all your family. Mind yourselves. D x

  121. Henriëtte says

    Stunning watercolouring Kathy. I love the vibrant colours.
    Great video tutorial, I always love to see you colouring.
    Thank you so much for sharing your inspriation, stay safe and happy colouring.

  122. Cindy C. says

    This is a perfect ‘pick-me-upper’ for anyone!! The no-line watercoloring looks amazing.

  125. Danyelle Dillon says

    WowI Just wow, your coloring is exceptional! I wish I could do that. I am a beginner so I am not that good yet. But I am learning quite a bit on this blog which I just signed up for last night. I am new to blogging, too. Never had the time for all of this but its wonderful to have something to get totally lost in right now because it just feels like the world is coming to an end. I know we will get through this eventually. So thanks for all the cards, blogs, videos, inspiration to be able to emerge myself into! It has been great and now I want all of these products to make all of what I’ve seen! I see what you are doing, great sales pitch! It’s working! Keep up to good work. God Bless You!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Crafting certainly is a blessing right now. I agree. Just keep coloring and enjoy the process.

  127. Mary Holshouser says

    Gorgeous cards. The watercoloring
    gives them a matte finish that is
    wonderful. thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

  128. Merrill P says

    I watched your video. What a steady hand you have to do such precise work. Impressive results.

  130. Lisa Byers says

    I always enjoy watching you watercolor. Your cards are always so beautiful. I hope you are staying safe and healthy.

  134. Mona Porter says

    I love the inspiration I get just watching your watercoloring process. Your work is incredibly beautiful!

  135. Vicki Rogers says

    I’ve just started to watercolor and boy did I learn a lot from your post. I now understand the concept of “wash”. Thanks for sharing your talent.

  136. DebbieC says

    Such pretty cards. I learned some great tips for colouring with markers from your video.

  139. Lina M Pena says

    Wow wow wow, your coloring is amazing. It is so elegant and clean. Thank you for sharing that card with us.

  140. Susan N says

    Wow! This Flowers 4 card is gorgeous! I haven’t seen Karin markers used before and I’m so anxious to try this method of watercoloring. Thanks so much for this video.

  145. Krista E. says

    The dimension you create with your watercolor painting is so vivid. Beautiful artistry!

  146. Teri Terrific says

    You say coloring is relaxing for you; I say WATCHING you color is relaxing for me 🙂
    Beautiful card, thank you.

  151. Colleen H. says

    Your watercoloring of the stamped Spring Flowers 4 images is gorgeous! Thank you for the detailed video explanation of your painting technique. As someone new to watercoloring with stamped images, I find videos like this very helpful.

  152. ann p says

    the card is stunning! id love to win a $25 gift card. but i wish the prize was ur gorgeous card. what did u use for the first light wash?

  153. Rovive Ro Love says

    Spring release is always my favorite u can use them year round! They did a excellent job!

  154. Dhruvika says

    Whoaaaaa… I love your card.. What a stunning no line water coloring.. This is such a great video, and enjoyed watching you color.. And I could make out his much were you enjoying..

  157. Annette Gordon says

    This card is stunning! I love your shades of colours, I really enjoyed watching your video. i have a hard time with the shading and colouring. I like how you did a wash of colour to begin with and then let it all dry. Beautiful! Would have also loved to have seen you colour the blue flower. But you gave enough explanation in your video. And thanks so much for the video! I learn so much better by watching then in writing. Your talent is amazing. And I agree, colouring just melts away stress! Such great therapy.

  159. Kay Furnish says

    Oh my goodness!!! Your cards are so gorgeous and the colors are so vibrant! I love the finished product, and you make me want to try this technique! I don’t have those particular markers, but I do have some others I can practice with. Thank you for your wonderful inspiration!

  160. Dorothy A says

    So gorgeous! Love the way you arranged the stamps, # 1. The tips on the first watercolor wash #2. The incredible colorful painting #3. The wonderful video #4

  163. Karenajo says

    Beautiful card and the video is great. Fabulous release – thanks for the inspiration!

  172. Lee Miner says

    Oh what a treat to see you do so much of this gorgeous work. Pure pleasure. Thank you. Fabulous stamp.

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