Hello Friends, Welcome to the Altenew + The Daily Marker Therapy Blog Hop. I am so excited to be hopping today and a big thanks to May ! I love that May and Altenew know that coloring is therapy and much needed especially now! Plus a Watercolor Therapy Blog Hop is a great way to kick off the weekend since most days just all mush together it’t nice to focus on something fun!!
If you are a 30 Day Coloring Challenge friend today is Day 24. If you are just finding out about the 30 Day Coloring Challenge jump in now and get your feet wet! Anyone is welcome!
On another note how are you? Taking it day by day?
To start at the beginning of the hop go to the Altenew Card Blog here. (I will have the full list at the bottom of my post) May has an awesome line up of amazing colorists and it might be a good idea to be sitting down when you see all of the talent and inspiration. Thank You ladies and gent for playing along!
Altenew is collaborating with me to inspire crafters to find joy through coloring. This is my 16th 30 Day Coloring Challenge until 5/7/2020. Anyone is welcome to participate in the The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge by coloring something … anything and share it on social media using the hashtag #TheDailyMarker30Day. If you have questions or want more info about the coloring challenge click here. Daily I encourage you to find some “Me Time” even if it’s only 10 minutes. Take that time to enjoy the benefits that coloring will give especially now more than ever!
Coloring and painting takes time and lots of it if you want a certain result. With that said I filmed a video but, I am going to finish that up later for you. Hopefully in the meantime maybe … if you sign up for notifications you won’t miss my video? I will be editing it today and tomorrow.
May didn’t need to twist my arm to watercolor because that’s my favorite medium to use lately. Altenew has an artist grade watercolor pan set with beautiful colors in the palette. Oh la la yes please!
Combing stamp sets is pretty much a guarantee that your card will be unique and it usually gives you the opportunity to add another pop of color such as the Canterbury Flowers did to the Statement Flowers. The great thing about the Canterbury Flowers you can ink up for the shading and don’t even have to color.
If I am planning a colorful background I always paint the background first and give it time to dry. If you have some mess ups keep in mind pretty much anything can be fixed later … just get some color down on your paper and enjoy the process as it unfolds.
Yellow flowers aren’t my thing so I set out to challenge myself and was hoping that I would be happy with the results. Right now I am adding that first layer of color and leaving white lines on each petal. Once the surfaces are dry I add another layer of color. I call this lazy watercoloring but, I swear to you it’s easier to get those lighter and darker areas rather than all one wash of color.
Most of you know that after watercoloring I love to add some details with pencils and markers. My most favorite thing to do …. is fill in those Nooks & Crannies with a very sharp pencil. That sharp tip is required and will get into all the tiny grooves on the paper.
Adding a few black lines with a sharpie really gives you definition in the dark areas on your coloring. After stamping the “hello” I smudged the ink …. ugh … BUT, the smudge gave me a new way to add detail to a sentiment on a one layer card by outlining the hello in a few areas.
Giveaway Prizes: Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners and I am also giving away a goodie bag (worth $30) to 4 lucky winners. Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog by 5/6/2020 for a chance to win.
Altenew will also draw a winner to receive a $15 gift certificate from the comments left on each designer’s blog on the blog hop list below. All winners will be announced on the Altenew blog on 5/9/2020.
Altenew has TWO Special Offers to celebrate the Watercolor Therapy Blog Hop! Yes Please!
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5/1/2020-5/3/2020: 40% off the Wonderful Watercoloring Class Bundle from 5/1/2020 until 5/3/2020 . (Not valid on previous purchases)
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5/3/2020-5/4/2020: 20% off *All Alcohol Markers from 5/3/2020 until 5/4/2020. (Excludes Artist Marker Refills)
Thank you for your visit today and thanks May!! We all need to get out of our heads and do a little more coloring therapy! Next on the hop is the talented and super smart Jaycee Gaspar blog! Thanks again and happy weekend! Hugs, Kathy
Blog Hop Order:
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Day 10. Starbucks Cup Shaker Gift Card
Day 20. Finished! Doodle Watercoloring
Day 24. Those R.S.V.P. cards
WOW your cards always amaze me but this one, WOW, you did a pretty awesome job with Yellow haha.
I love the backgrounds and details!
Thank you
Thank you so much Sandi
I had my water colors out ready to paint today. This is just what I needed! I’m going to love getting some good tips. Your tip to color the background first is very helpful. Thanks.
I’m so glad. Have fun creating!
Kathy, this is so beautiful!! I love the teal against the yellow. I’d say this was a successful challenge! ☺️ I watercoloured this week, too! I’ve only done one project full project and I will admit I have kept on the heat-embossing training wheels for now. I bought a Koi watercolour palette recently and I’m going to let myself get used to how the colours move and layer over each other before I have to worry about creating crisp lines. That no-line watercolouring is my ultimate goal, though. Thank you for your continuous inspiration!
Just keep practicing. So glad to hear that you are enjoying it and that you’re continuing to learn.
Wow, such a beautiful card! The depth you created with your colouring is amazing!
Thank you Stacey
What a gorgeous card!!! The colors you used are beautiful. The blue/teal background is unexpected, but really adds to the card. I never realized how a pencil could add to depth.
It does make a difference. Thank you!
It is so fun to add colored pencil. It does make a difference for sure.
This is beautiful! It pops right off the card
Thank you
Jaw on FLOOR! This is stunning! I LOVE the beautiful yellows and WOW your shading is outstanding!
You are so kind. Thank you Meghan
Stunning result! The background color really makes the flowers pop.
Thank you Nancy
Wow! You are making me pick up my watercolors and play with them! Thank you for the inspiration!
That makes me happy! Have fun watercoloring
Kathy this is amazing as your coloring always is. So enjoying your Color and Connect too. I’m going to have to give watercoloring another try. It’s been intimidating to me and I do have a set of the Altenew watercolors. Thank s so much for the inspiration!
Give it a try again. I bet you will love it.
Wow! Gorgeous colors! I love your card!
Thank you Lauryne.
Beautiful, love the shading and added details!
Thank you Kailash
Great combination of sets. I like the lines left on the petals.
Thank you
Stunning, Kathy! I just ordered that statement flower set earlier this week, as I won a voucher from Altenew, and I cannot wait to ink it up! It just needs to get to me first, hurry, hurry, Mr Postman 🙂 I need to practise your pencil technique more, but I rarely have the time to play to such extend with my makes… Some day…!
Congrats on winning the voucher! Have fun playing with your new set.
OMG Kathy! You really outdid yourself this time! Your colors are so so beautiful.
Thank you so much for sharing your gift. You are proof that you get better with practice. I’ve loved watching your videos and your commentary while you were filming them.
Thank you for your kind words.
I’m glad you challenged yourself
to see if you would be happy with
the results of painting yellow flowers.
You did an excellent job. They are
gorgeous. thanks for sharing
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Thank you Mary
Absolutely stunning! Incredible watercoloring with such a wonderfully rich color palette. Gorgeous background color.
Thank you Dana
What a gorgeous card, those flowers look like you picked them fresh from the garden. Thank you for sharing and for the giveaway.
Thank you Barbara
Your watercolor looks amazing!!! Thanks for sharing the tips on the pencil accents and Sharpie accents.
Thank you Cindy
Your painted card turned out great, Kathy, despite the yellow lol. I gave myself a week off from work next week and am hoping to do finally have a play with my new Arteza markers. Love how you’ve combined sets to create your own unique bouquet, and as always the pencil details make a big difference!
Marianne x
Thank you Marianne.
WOW! this is truly a work of art! Gorgeous!
Thanks so much Tammy
This is my favorite you’ve colored in this coloring challenge! Those yellow flowers are so brilliant and beautiful and I love the other bell flowers you added to that stamped set. So very beautifully colored!!!!
Thank you Dot
So pretty, Kathy! That pop of yellow is just what we needed today! Thanks for putting this hop together with Altenew 🙂
Thank you LInda
I love that you combined the two stamp sets. Absolutely gorgeous card and the pencil details totally make the flowers pop! You are such an inspiration. Stay happy and well!
Thank you Michelle
Amazing, gorgeous color! Thanks for the great tips…looking forward to viewing your video tutorial.
Thank you Karen
Wow!! This is such a stunning card! I love the background color.
Thank you Cheryl
Your coloring is always so beautiful. I need to learn how to make mine so realistic. I will keep watching and learning. TFS
Thank so your kind words.
Thank you, Kathy!!!! So happy for the lessons and tips. I subscribed and look forward to more!!
Thank you Stephanie.
Holy Moly! Your card is INCREDIBLE, Kathy! I love the color palette…you make it look SO EASY!! I am water color challenged so will take some tips from the pro and keep at it…gorgeous card!
Thank you so much Joanne
Most amazing art work ever!
Thank you LaQuieta
I am so very excited for this hop! I have just recently been starting to experiment with water colors. Perfect timing to learn more and then go play!
Yes, keep experiment. Watercoloring is so fun
This truly stunning watercolor work! I hope to reach your talent level someday for sure! part of the process is which images to choose if flowers are not always on your project list!
It just takes practice. Thank you for your kind words.
What a striking work of art! And for the close-up photos! I’m having fun with your 30 Day Challenge–my first–and this hop gives me inspiration to pull out my watercolors for some of the last few days. Thanks!!!
Thank you so much Karen
I’m going to try coloring my background first next time and will try some pencils too – good tips!
Have fun creating!
I have just recently gotten into watercoloring. Very beautiful card!
Thank you Krista. Have fun playing with watercolor.
Definitely looking forward to your video. I really enjoy seeing your coloring process. This card is another lovely one. Your yellows turned out great and you can’t even tell that you smudged anything. I definitely need to see how you shaded the sentiment. I smudge things or drop my ink pads a lot. It would be nice to know how to fix some of the mistakes
Thanks for stopping by Annette.
Love your great tips Kathy and your water coloring. I haven’t been posting, but I’m participating in OCC spring camp, just a bit behind but really enjoy it.
Thank you Sheri
Beautiful card! I love the color combo. And I am looking forward to the video.
Thank you Nandini
exquisite work
Thank you Gail
Love how you made those two stamp sets play together.
Thank you Laurie
I love the vibrant colors of this card. I’ve already Pinned it to my watercolor inspiration board. Watercolor gives such beautiful results. But the depth the pencils add is amazing! Thanks so much for sharing.
Thank you Jody
What a masterpiece. Just beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Thank you for your kind words.
Beautiful! I could watch you color all day!
Thank you Rema
Beautiful card and coloring! The Altenew watercolors are so rich and vibrant, and the added pencil accents make such a difference.
Thank you Catherine
Your projects are so beautiful! I may be ready to try some beginning watercolor myself!
Thank you Teresa. Yes, give it a try!
What an incredibly stunning and gorgeous card.!!! The colors are so vibrant. I love the flowers colors combined with the turquoise background! Thank you.
Thank you Jade
I adore the colors you chose and the depth you’ve created using the colored pencils! Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring!
You’re welcome. And thank you for stopping by.
Beautiful ❤ Your colouring is amazing. Love
Thank you Julie
WOW! That card is so beautiful and eye catching! You have alot of taent.
Thank you Becky
This care is absolutely stunning! I love your choice in colors
Thank you Hannah
Gorgeous card. I love the intense coloring, and the tip about the using you pencils to complete your card was extremely helpful.
Thank you Angela
Your cards are always jaw dropping gorgeous! So awesome!
Thank you Melissa
So beautiful! Looking forward to the video! I always enjoy watching you paint, and enjoy getting your emails!
Thank you Dorothy
WOW!!!! So bright and Beautiful!!! It pops off the paper!!!
Thank you Maureen
This card looks amazing. So bright and cheery.
Thank you Denorah
Spectacular flowers and coloring! Gorgeous card!
Thanks Denise
Your work is stunning! Very inspirational.
Thank you Barb. I appreciate you stopping by
You are following us always so beautiful, but this time you well done yourself the flower is gorgeous.
Thank you Veronica
Already love these flowers and your card. Looking forward to the video. : )
Thanks Lee
Boy did that get screwed up. What I said was – your coloring is always so beautiful, but this time you outdone yourself. This flower is gorgeous!
I knew what you meant Veronica! Happens to me all of the time!
WoW!!! Love the colours.
Thank you Michelle
Kathy, love ❤️ you card. So very beautiful, wonderful colors.
Thank you Marilynn
beautiful card, Kathy – like your idea to use colored pencils to spice up the watercoloring
Give it a try! The pencils really make a difference. And thank you for your kind words.
Your watercoloring is fabulous. It’s such a beautiful medium. I know it takes lots of practice.
Thank you so much. Yes it does take practice but it’s fun to play.
Oh my heavens! What a fabulous card! I only wish I could paint that good. Thanks for the inspiration!!! 😀
Thank you Janet. Practice practice practice! And have fun playing.
Love this post. Colours are beautiful and I love your tips on watercolouring. Also, I really love your paint mixer plate – so pretty. Where did you get it? xx
I got it here:
https://sylvanclayworks.com/shop?category=Palettes
Gorgeous background; the teal color is my favorite color. You did a beautiful job on your yellow flowers and I will definitely incorporate colored pencils to add final touches.
Thank you Laurie. Give it a try!
Gorgeous card!! Wish I had the patients to add pencil!!
Thank you Dana.
Wow this card is just dynamic! The colors are so vibrant! I have the watercolors but have not tried the watercolor marks. I guess I need to look into those.
Thank you Carolyn
Kathy I love your cards. This is so striking – love all the colors together.
Thank you Barbie Jo
Wow! The color in your painted flowers looks absolutely stunning! So much talent here!
Thank you Michele
Your card is stunning. I do believe Altenew makes the best flower stamps,
Their stamps are gorgeous for sure. Thanks for your kind words
I am in awe! Once again you’ve proven yourself to be the coloring queen.
You are so kind Becca. Thank you for your kind words.
Beautiful cards!
Thank you Judi
Love the bright teal background and amazing colors. Such a pretty card.
Thank you Mel
Love your work very inspiring hope I can recreate on my own creations tfs
Thank you Kathryn
beautiful – like you idea of adding background first then color image
Thank you Barb
Beautiful card!
Thank you Barbara
Amazing work, as usual!
Where did you find your ceramic water dish? I love it.
I got it here!
https://sylvanclayworks.com/shop?category=Palettes
Gorgeous card, love the vibrant colors and amazed how much adding detail with pencils really adds that perfect touch.
Oh my goodness this is so amazing beautiful I cant say enough I think this looks so realistic I’m in love with the colors they really pop beautifully done tyfs
Thank you Maylynn
Thank you Kathy. It does make a difference
Your coloring is simply beautiful. Love the background and the flowers. Great job!!
Thank you Bea
This hop is perfect timing. I just got a set of watercolor markers. And I’ve been stalking your 30 day challenge in Instagram for a while. I can’t wait to give it a try. Thanks for the tips and inspiration.
Have fun with your new markers!
Such a beautiful card. The colors are stunning!
Thank you Diane
The card is beautiful. The colors are so vibrant and love the additional use of the color pencils. Stunning! Thank you for sharing
Thank you Pam
Gorgeous watercoloring
and love the flowers.
Carla from Utah
Thank you Carla
WOW, what pretty coloring you did. I recognize those flowers from the Altenew website.
Thank you Sharon
Wow Kathy, you always inspire us to create the lovely projects.. The teal against the blue is so beautiful.. And I love how you have shared the before and after of the pencil coloring. There is a stark difference in how they look.. Fab!!
It really is amazing the difference it makes! Thanks for your kind words.
Such a beautiful card, Kathy, and so amazing how those touches of black enhance the gorgeous flowers!
THank you!
Kathy is card is gorgeous! I watched a video of you adding pencil detailing.
Thank you Louisa
It’s an explosion of colors!! Love the yellow/ turquoise colors. A labor of love!
Thank you Sharon
Hello Kathy,
Your work is absolutely Beautiful and I am very intrigued by it. I have always colored with colored pencils but am branching out to watercolors now. I hope I can accomplishment somewhat decent results with using both as you have done. Thank You for the inspiration and for sharing your skills with us.
Stay Safe,
Sue Ann
Have fun with watercolors. Practice practice practice. And most importantly have fun!
This looks ah-mazing. Love your coloring.
Thank you Chandhini
This is mesmerizing. I am swooning over your coloring.
Thank you so much!
Thanks for the tip about leaving white space – something very hard for me. Your card is beautiful.
Thanks Jen
Kathy, no surprise the therapy began with you, the QUEEN of 30 days of back-to-back sessions of coloring therapy thru the marvelous challlenges! Even when you pay for it, I’m not sure a therapist offers more than once a week! 🙂 thank you for the challenges and for sharing your talents today. I so appreciate your tips and fix-it process when things don’t go as planned.
I’m so glad you are enjoying it. So happy to have you here.
What a stunning card! I love that you took the time to explain each step that contributed to this beautiful work of art.
Thanks Cecilia
You are a HUGE Inspiration Kathy, Thanks SO much for all the amazing inspirations you bring in with your ever supporting comments. This back to back Coloring challenge is going to be special as I played all 30 days of March and now continued the same with April 7th one too. Am just excited to do and share with this coloring community and the love you shower by visiting and commenting makes my heart Smile. Thanks a lot for everything you do, Kathy!!!
So glad you are participating in the challenges. Have fun
Oh Kathy, this is so serene and lovely! The colors behold such richness! I love the color palette – it has such wow factor! Thank you for always reaching out to us and inspiring us with your visions and inspiration!
Thank you for your kind words.
Love the bright happy colors on this card. Beautiful!!
Thank you Sara.
I always learn something new when I read your posts, Kathy! I love your idea of leaving white areas on your first layer of colour! Your flowers are always stunning and these are no exception. Thanks so much for the tips and your wonderful inspiration and a chance to win. Take care!
You are welcome and thank you for your kind words.
OH wow Kathy, this is just gorgeous
Thank you Gab
Oh my word, this is stunning! Your water coloring skills are amazing!! I so struggle coloring with water color paints. After seeing this I’m inspired to not give up. Thanks for the chance to win one of your generous prizes.
Thanks for your kind words.
Love the watercolors as so vibrant and easy to use.
Thank you
Such a beautiful stamp set!
It is gorgeous
I love the depth of color on your flowers! Just wow!
Thank you
Simply stunning card! Beautiful colors. Loved your suggestion that you start with the background first – definitely going to try that on my next card. Watercolor is a work in progress for me, always try to learn something.
Thanks so much
This card is absolutely stunning. What an inspiration to start watercolouring again. Looking forward to the video.
Thank you Joanne
I love the combination of stamp sets in your floral design. There is so much detail and instruction in this tutorial. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you
Hi Kathy,
I’m new to your blog, but have seen your work for some time now. Amazing color! I love your background. Underneath your “hello” looks like water in a pool. I love that! I’m so with you on the yellow! I like more golden shades of yellow like you did here. Beautiful! I’ll be back-famous last words, haha! HAPPY NSD!
Thanks so much
Wow, your floral card is beautiful! I’m new to watercoloring and thank you for sharing your creative tips! Can’t wait to relax and get crafty…I need a break from my work at the hospital and this is the perfect diversion ! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for the work that you do. And thank you for your kind words
Very beautiful. The pencil crayon tip will be helpful thanks.
Thank you
Love your coloring!
Thank you
I love your yellow flowers, they look amazing! When I see the before and after pencil coloring photos I’m always surprised at what a difference the pencil coloring makes. Thanks for sharing your incredible coloring super power.
You’re welcome and thanks for your kind words.
I also struggle with yellow because it is not my favorite color, but it looks great on your card with the beautiful color scheme you chose. I hope you do a video so I watch your techniques.
Thank you
Super great colors !
Thanks
This is absolutely stunning, Kathy! Love the colors you chose and thanks for the tip about coloring the BG first. It makes sense and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve colored my flowers perfectly only to toss the card because I messed up the BG. Not anymore!!
Yay! Thanks so much
Stunning as always Kathy! You are so super talented!!
Thank you
So beautiful…I love the effect that adding pencil accents creates. Thank you.
Thank you Suzan
Love that you combined two sets. The canterberry bells are so elegant looking and it was a perfect placement. Wonderful job dear lady.
Thank you
Gorgeous color choices on your card – beautiful!
Thank you
I love watercolor, thanks for sharing!
You are welcome. Have fun creating
So vibrant!
Thanks for stopping by
The difference with and without the colored pencil accents is amazing. Beautiful image.
You wouldn’t think that would make such a difference, right? Thanks for stopping by
Your cards and projects are always so well done. Every detail is amazing. thank you for sharing
Thank you Jody
Love the vibrant colors. Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Brenda
I love both of the stamp sets and like you said, they really compliment each other. Beautiful job on the coloring.
Thank you
Oh my gosh what a beautiful card. Your watercoloring is exceptional — watercolor envy!!!
Ha! Thanks so much for stopping by and for your kind words.
Gorgeous watercoloring as always Kathy. Beautiful job combining the sets. The colors are vibrant and cheerful. Thank you for a lovely respite in a gloomy time.
Thank you Lisa
I absolutely love this card. The colours and colouring are perfect!
Thank you Lisabeth
Love the depth of color you have achieved using multiple media types. Spectacular results.
Thanks so much Valerie
Hi Kathy 🙂 Your card is amazing!!! Love the highlight effects the colored pencil gave it! I haven’t tried that yet but you bet I will be soon! I hope to make it over to The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge! Thanks for inspiring me and helping sponsor this blog hop 🙂
Thank you Connie. I hope you can join us in the challenge.
Kathy, your work is always distinctive and fantastic. Thank you so much for generating this blog hop with Altenew. They have great products. I have now worked my way through all the contributors. So much delightful art. And I have gotten so many ideas. Really charged up my creativity. Thank you.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Your colouring is inspiring and incredible. I love your colours – that bright flower just glows against that gorgeous teal background. Stunning card!
Thank you so much
The colors on this card were stunning. I am just starting with water coloring and your card is an inspiration – even your smudge added value when you fixed it up. No one even know. Thank you so much
Thank you Carol
Beautifully painted! I am just getting started with watercoloring, thanks for the great tips.
You are welcome and thank you for your kind words
I love your watercoloring. But when you showed us what you could do by using pencils, I was impressed! Quite a difference. Beautiful. Staying home, reading, crafting, blog hopping and staying safe. You all take care.
Thank you Jeane
Lol! Watercolor therapy is a therapy one could really get into with enthusiasm. Love this and Kathy is a great therapist. I sometimes forget to use my colored pencils when I watercolor but they are an easy way to add shadows and that darkest contrast when needed. Thanks Kathy for sharing a beautiful example of your work. We gotta keep on keeping on! 🙂
Thank you Barbara
Love your tip on watercoloring the background first.
So glad. Thanks for stopping by
Wow Kathy your colouring is always beautiful!❤️
Thank you
Wow Kathy your colouring is always beautiful!❤️
Thank you
Beautiful card!
Thank you
Beauriful!
Thank you Kellie
WOW! Your cards are always amazing and I love to watch you color.
Thank you Shawn
This is my first time to your blog and I appreciate the tips you gave for watercoloring, I’ve attempted a few times but it never turned out right. Look forward to learning more from you!
I’m so glad and thank you for stopping by
Beautiful coloring.
Thank you Susan
I saw your work for the first time recently on another blog hop and fell in love with your work. Your work is simply incredible! I wish I had half your talent. I of course subscribed right away and look forward to watching (and hopefully learning a little bit too)! Thank you!
Thank you Adonya
Hi Kathy!
I love to watch you color images with alcohol markers, water color paints, and colored pencils. And, when you combine any of them–your images look SPECTACULAR! When you add in the lovely Altenew images—you get amazing results each time!
I love how crisp your projects look by coloring in the little spaces between petals or leaves, or any image parts.
Thank you for all I learn from you! I love, love, love your blog and your 30 Day Coloring Challenge! I hope my name will be entered to have some beautiful Altenew projects! Thank you, Kathy!
He-IS-Able!
Traci Starkweather
Thank you Traci
Wow, so beautiful. Lovely coloring. So real. Watercolor is just so soft and lovely.
Thank you Christine
Oh Wow! Beautifully Stunning. That is a fabulous mixture, or should I say bouquet?
I know I like it. Thanks a bunch! Denise
Thank you Denise
So detailed, very beautiful card- a work of art!!!
Thank you Amber
Wow! Your card is very gorgeous and stunning! This effect with pencils is awesome!
Thanks for sharing with us your talent and for the chance to win the fabulous prize Kathy! You are adorable!
Thank you
SWOON!! AMAZING Inspiration!! Such a FUN Hop!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!!
Thank you
Unbelievably AH-mazing!! Can’t wait to see the video. The blues in the background make me think of floating in the Caribbean ocean, & those flowers – oh my. I’d love a vase full. Thanks Kathy.
Thank you Teri
Lovely card. Love the combination of the Canterbury Bells and the Statement Flower! Your colored pencil accents are the finishing touch for your watercolor masterpieces!
Thank you Lisa.
What an incredible card!! Your tips are invaluable and I’m looking forward to more—I subscribed so will surely NOT miss your video! How I wish I had known about the 30 day challenge sooner than now (already May 2nd). And the next 9 days looks like a tornado on my calendar. Next time I’ll get a better start. Thank you, Kathy!
Thank you Laura
Wow!! Gorgeous card!! Love the background, the flowers and everything! <3
Thank you so much.
Stunning colour combination. I am always a sucker for florals and this is so beautiful. Love the combining of more that one set of stamps. My favourite is watching you dig into those nooks and crannies with pencils and markers, but I also love the flow of the watercolour.
I love flowers too. Thanks for your kind words
gorgeous card!
amazing coloring!
Thank you so much
Coloring has kept me sane these past few weeks. I’m loving Altenew’s Watercolor Brush Markers and having a lot of fun with them. While I can’t image any coloring medium where you could not create a “masterpiece,” this card is amazing. I love the pencil highlights.
Coloring is definitely a good diversion right now. Thanks for stopping by
Your watercoloring is amazing as always! Looking forward to all this inspiration.
Thank you so much Amy
Your card is gorgeous! I love how your floral image stands out against the pretty watercolored background. 🙂
Thank you Terrie
How beautiful! Very inspiring!
Thank you Luanne
This card is stunning! I really like that painted background and how it is darker around the images and then fades out some. And the difference between pencil crayon and just the paint, really just adds a bit extra. I can tell you use your pencil crayons a lot! Some of those pencil crayons are almost gone!
They are almost gone. Ha! And yes I do use them a lot. Thank you for stopping by
I always learn something new from your lessons. This was one of those “Duh” moments when I realized “Hey yeah” there is no rule saying one can’t use pencil and marker on the same surface one just watercolored. I need to loosen up a bit.
Yay! Relax and enjoy. And thanks for stopping by
Stunning card!
Thank you Jenny
This is gorgeous!!Loved how you combined two different stamp sets..
Thanks so much
Wow! The details on here and depth is out of this world! Thank you for the description too!
Thanks so much
I love the deep rich colors you got on this card, it inspires me to continue to work on my watercoloring skills. Thank you so much!
Thank you Lynn
The detailing!! I’m definitely going to use that tip for my next coloring session and leave in some white in my rose petals.
I love the backgrounds and all the details!
Holy cow! I think that is the most beautiful card I have ever seen. I am new to all this so I hope I can get at least half as good as you. You do goregous work! I love the colors and they are so vibrant. I need to try this!
Your cards are incredibly gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your talents with us that are novices.
Beautiful! Kathy, what ink & color did you use for this “no line” watercolor technique? I find if i use dye inks, they tend to bleed. Haven’t found a watersafe light color to no-line watercolor with. LMK, thanks!
Hi Mona, This is the only ink that I love from Gina K. Designs!! Thanks for the kind compliment 🙂 https://www.ginakdesigns.com/product/gkd-amalgam-ink-pad-warm-glow/?sscid=31k4_hvubp&v=7516fd43adaa
GORGEOUS WORK, Kathy! I miss your e-mails & so I miss what is going on over here…. For some reason, even with re-subscribing, I don’t get your e-mails anymore. Nor do I get SSS e-mails! But, I wanted to come over & see what was going on. I’ve ALWAYS enjoyed seeing what images you can show us & today is no different! LOVE your paint palette too!