Hello Friends, How are you? It’s day 30!!! Omg!! I can’t believe how these coloring challenges seem to go by so quickly. I had a blast viewing all your creativity and reading how making time for yourself has been a positive experience for you like it is for me :). It’s music to my ears when you mention the calming effect of coloring. You all have been so kind and supportive of my 30 day coloring challenges and words can’t begin to express my gratitude.
I do have to apologize that posting in the FaceBook group was just to much for me. FB is a place I never visit and I wanted to be able to be a supportive person in the group but, every day I thought I could and then it just never happened. So sorry. A super huge thanks to the Good Will Ambassadors for spreading love Erica, Barbara, Michelle, Elaine, Debra, Maggie, Alba, Laura & Maria & many of you for being so active and supportive and encouraging in the FB group & at Instagram. I hope we were able to reach you and encourage you. Our community is the best and the most supportive people I have had the pleasure of knowing. Thanks to each of YOU for motivating me to do these challenges.
Today I have an optical illusion card and a video. If you want to watch the video in HD click here.
When I was watercoloring this card I was thinking of you all and it made it a very enjoyable watercoloring experience. Kinda like a prayer quilt. (read more about what that is here)
Ahhh flowers … flowers! This challenge I have used more flowers than any other of the 30 day coloring challenges & I still want to color more flowers. I try to mix things up during the challenge but… oh well lol that didn’t happen.
To create my optical illusion I used “Vintage Tea Cups” and “Bamboo Rose” from Altenew.
Distress ink was used for the background and the vintage tea cup plus the butterflies. Shaded Lilac, Seedless Preserves and Wilted Violet work so beautifully together…. plus a little Blueprint Sketch. This is the ink I used with my watercoloring.
In the video I show a few different techniques to get the soft look on the background and a more vibrant look on the tea set and butterflies.
I had to add some twine (Yay it’s back in stock!!) and double dots with a gel pen and a fine tip sharpie on the butterflies.
In closing … The last day is always so bittersweet for me …it’s like when the holidays are over and you get that let down. I want to thank you each and everyone of you for making the challenge a super fun one. Your daily visits, the comments, the participation, the support etc. etc. T.H.A.N.K. Y.O.U. from the bottom of my heart 🙂
AND … just so you know… you can continue to play along for the next few days so we can separate slowly. Also I will announce all the other winners in a few days with all of the other giveaways by Monday. Thanks again and again for everything! Big ole’ hugs and lots of love to you all, Kathy xoo
P. S. The Winner for DAY 22: A $30 gift certificate to the Altenew store is Donna Rinckel. Super congrats to Donna!
P.S.S Click here for DAY 1. TO UPLOAD YOUR COLORING on my blog or here on Instagram or here on Facebook (it’s a closed group). Please remember to use the hashtag #thedailymarker30day and for kids & young adults #thedailymarker30daykids
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Day 29. Colored Pencils & Giveaway
Day 4. Watercolored Postcards
Hero Arts & Altenew Giveaway
I think I was the first to comment on the first day and here I am being the first to comment on the last day. Kathy you have done an amazing job and I have enjoyed every minute of it. I love the new skills I learn along the way and the amazing talent that participates. Always end up with more blogs to follow and Instagram friends and followers. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for coming up with this amazing way to share and learn for everyone. Off to watch your latest and last for this challenge video and the card looks amazing and a must try. Thank you my friend Hugs Aileen
Oh, Aileen. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your sweet words make me smile. I am thrilled that you enjoyed the challenge as much as I did!
Good morning..This is Theresa I am a member of 30 day coloring challenge.. can you please clarify when the APRIL 30 day coloring challenge will begin,. I have looked at the utube video all the supplies the young lady used… Do I have to purchase all those Supplies…. Finally am I supposed to color Page’s Provided by ….The 30 Day Coloring Challenge
Thank you for your commitment and encouragement throughout this challenge! Your talent and creativity is so inspiring and I am blown away by how these challenges have grown each time. You have built a beautiful community!
Thank you so much, Irene. I adore the IG cardmaking community so much and am
happy you’ve noticed how wonderful it is, too.
Oh Kathy,
i can’t believe that is last but one day for this challenge and I’m very sad about this.
Your coloring challenge is such a great event and I’m so thankful about your great tips and inspirations.
Many thanks for all.♥
Hugs
Angela
Another challenge will be here before you know it, Angela! Thanks for playing along!
What a fun spin on spotlight colouring, Kathy. Wish I had time to watch the full video now, but that will have to wait. It’s hard to believe this is already the last day of the colouring challenge. Thanks as always for inspiring and motivating us to get colouring. You’re the best!
Hugs, Marianne x
You’re making me blush, Marianne! LOL thanks for being such an avid follower, participant and commenter. Mean a lot to me!
What is stunningly beautiful card and an amazing technique! you always bring the freshest , the newest, the brightest and the best to your challenges ! Thank you for putting this together and for guiding and encouraging us 🙂 I know I would not have colored every day had it not been for this challenge and now I am 30 projects and 30 cards further so a great big thank you!!! What a blessing you are and the lives you have enriched! Xoxo
Whooo hooo! Congrats for finishing 30 projects in the 30 days! That’s a huge feat!
Thank you for all of your hard work and support of those of us who love to color Kathy. Your kindness and generous spirit has given so many a wonderful place for inspiration. This card is absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful blends of colors! Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you for your sweet comments, Jeanne.
What a gorgeous grand finale! That perched butterfly is fabulous!!
At the risk of repeating myself Kathy, this edition of the challenge has been the best so far (I probably say that each time LOL). Your inspiration, commitment, dedication, talent and support are boundless. I was able to colour almost every day if only for a few minutes so I am quite happy. I am first and foremost a scrapbooker but definitely an equal opportunity crafter and enjoy my cardmaking as well. I only completed about 10 images but that is good for me. I am most happy about having practised black outlining and white accents – I have master neither but am having fun practising. I played more with my Prismacolor pencils this time around but still have a bit of a heavy hand with them LOL. My Copics continue to be my first choice. OH gosh I do go on…. Finally, I am so happy you mention the next few days as I have “booked” myself an extra long weekend (starting today) of crafting. Hugs Kathy xoxo <3
Whooo hoo Moira! So happy you played along and had fun with the challenge. Even more, happy you’re continuing to craft even though it’s done! Thank you for your sweet words, being an avid follower and commenter and for participating in the challenge.
This is stunning Kathy as always! I could never tire of listening to you waffle while you colour, it makes you real!! Wonderful card , beautiful colouring. Great video! Thanks for being real and thanks for inspiring us all. Xx
Awe, thanks Tracy!
That is AMAZING! Although I never uploaded any coloring for the 30 days, I can not go a day without coloring…..it soothes the soul! Love your ART! xo~
Yay! Totally agree – it certainly does soothe the soul!
An absolutely stunning card Kathy.
Congratulations Donna!
I have never seen anything like this. Just stunning.
Just one thing to say – WOW!!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for all of the time and effort you put into these coloring challenges. I can barely fit any crafting into my day so I know this adds a lot to your day!
Your are always an incredible inspiration!
Thanks so much for your sweet words, Kathy.
I definitely feel like the holidays are over. This is such an enjoyable challenge – relaxing and energizing! I love all that you do for us – giving us encouragement, ideas, new techniques, and love – lots and lots of love. Thank you so much.
Awe, you’re welcome, Susan. Thank you for your kind words and for following along with the challenge!
I did not get a chance to color all 30 days but I did quite a few projects and now have a beautiful stack of cards on my desk to send through the year. Thank you for your inspiration and for starting this movement. Coloring really is good therapy. <3
Couldn’t agree more. Coloring is the best therapy! LOL
Hi Kathy,
Congrats and a huge thank you for another 30 day coloring challenge! You are so inspiring and your artistic talent is unrivaled. You are truly a joy to listen to and learn from. Today’s card is beyond lovely! The teacup and butterflies really pop and you always share so many tips to elevate our coloring. I hope you know how much we all appreciate your time and effort! I am already looking forward to your next challenge, after you have had a chance to catch up in your own life as I’m sure you must! I have been going back through earlier challenges so I definitely have enough to keep me busy until the next one!
Oh Laura, thank you!!!! I appreciate your kind words and dedication to the coloring challenges greatly!
Thank you for yet another gorgeous card, Kathy! And you could never talk too much in your videos (and never add music…I must prefer to listen to you), and I love the “nooks and crannies” and the “sweet spot” tips that always remind me…of their importance…and of you! You are a joy and real inspiration, and I love all your techniques and coloring! Great variety of cards and media you’ve used. Hugs and love to you! xoxo
Awe, Cheryl… your sweet comments make me blush and smile. Thank you!
Sad that this is the last day but very happy at all I have learned looking at your fabulous artistry every day. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your work, you are making the world a more beautiful place!
There will be another challenge before we know it! Thank you for your kind comments!
I LOVE this “Illusion” painting you’ve done Kathy! I think reminding people of the “Sweet Spot” is good! I need that reminder every so often too! LOL AND the dots on the butterflies, “double dotting” look like actual piercings on the butterflies. Not to mention, your painting of them, they look like parchment! This came out SO BEAUTIFUL!!!! “THANK YOU,” Kathy for this challenge! It has been SO MUCH FUN!!! I’ve TRULY ENJOYED doing this challenge!!! 😉 I tried some new things this challenge too!!! 😉 “THANK YOU!!!!!”
I am so happy you had fun doing the challenge! Thank you so much for your sweet comments. They are so greatly appreciated!
So lovely!
P.S. I should tell you too, Kathy, I thought about your antique dish for your pencil shavings…… & remembered, I had an antique dish that had lost it’s top… PERFECT for pencil shavings! Now, it sits on my desk! 😉 THANK YOU!!! <3
Whooo hooo!
Stunning tea cup and flower card, Kathy! Just love how that tea cup pops out from the panel and has such gorgeous shading!! Wow – Day 30 already and thanks again for all the inspiration! I managed to color every day this time and now have plenty of colored odds and ends to make cards (although some bits have made it onto cards already!). I had such a great time coloring with you!!
Whooo hooo Linda! That awesome that you colored every day! Thanks so much for playing along!
I ❤️ this card! Hoping to be able to watch the video later tonight after Jenna goes to bed. I am so glad that I have been able to play along every day this time around!
I also got into a rut of using gel pens every day and my ColorIt Mandalas 1 & 2 coloring books. They have such lovely images and their gel pens are to die for. YIf you haven’t tried them already you really should. The colors are magnificent and the refills are an exact match unlike other gel pens I have tried.
Will be posting today’s coloring later today. Thanks for putting this all together again for us! You ROCK!
Thanks for a fun 30 days Kathy! I’ve been posting on FB, I have plans of finishing my April calendar page and posting it tonight. I love that you are “praying” as you color, I often have a “prayer session workout”. As I do my daily workout, I pray for people as I do the aerobics. I also watch crafting video’s before I go to bed on my TV set, thanks to my techy son and the chrome cast box, I can see all the great details on my large TV and listen and watch you coloring, Kristina and Jennifer making cards and I just love Vicky P’s accent, it calms me down and then I can get some sleep! Thanks for all that you do to inspire us.
Awe, I am so happy tht we can inspire you! Thanks for your kind words.
Thank you so much for this stunning month dear Kathy!!!
Congrats Donna!
Your coloring is
always lovely and
so encouraging to
everyone!
Carla from Utah
Wow, what a great technique. I’ve never seen that done before.
I have totally enjoyed each and every post. I haven’t posted anything, but I did made time each day for a little coloring. Sometimes it was just while I was outside with the chickens, letting them free range, I would sit at the picnic table where I could supervise them (protect them from predators) and color. Chickens and coloring, both are so relaxing.
I am so happy that you made time for you each day, Becky! That is the whole purpose of this challenge as far as I’m concerned. Woo hoo, congrats!
So cool with the optical illusion.
This is fantastic! thank you so much for the amazing challenge, and for keeping at it! Can’t wait for the next one 🙂
So pretty!
Amazing technique and card thanks for the daily challenge, did not get to make a card to link up. But I did do some coloring when making my cards and learned a lot of neat ways to enjoy coloring.
Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou….for a training video of mixed watercolor techniques for those of us who are not gifted, nor trained artists! This is the BEST I have watched and it encourages me to try again….your rambling rhetoric is PERFECT as it doesn’t assume intimate knowledge of the technique…..and, the card is beautiful! Again, THANKYOU!
Hey Kathy, I have tothankJenniferMcGuire for turning me on to your 30 day challenge! Had it not been for a plug on one of her videos I would have never found you… I too love coloring but do not get to do it every day – Life constraints ! One day though …. as you give me hope and inspiration!!
Thank you for the 30 day challenge. I have learned and been inspired. This card and the design going over to the tea cup is an awesome idea. I do like the idea of coloring the bg first. I will have to try this technique. Thank you for taking time to pull this 30 day inspiration together.
You’re welcome, Billie. Thank you for being an avid participant, follower and commentor. I appreciate your sweet words always.
Amazing card Kathy. As always THANK YOU, I love the 30 days of colouring, it has become an excuse to re-connect with my colouring buddies and I love seeing all the beautiful creations from a hugely talented group. So inspirational. CANNOT wait for the next one. Clairex
Thank you, Claire. I am so glad that you played along and enjoyed the challenge.
Your card is gorgeous. Love the way you colored the image to get the illusion. Thank you for hosting this great challenge. I managed to color 27 days out of 30 (I doubled up on 3 to catch up) and thoroughly enjoyed it!
Whoo hooo! 27 days is outstanding! So happy that you were able to make time for yourself.
Oh no, it’s the end. Thank you for all your tips and encouragement during this challenge. You are truly an inspiration.
Awe, thank you for your sweet words.
Awe, thank you for your kind words. Puts a smile on my face.
What a brilliant technique! How do you come up with these ideas? And it’s gorgeous too!
Wow!!! That is a super amazing card. I have only done a little colouring during this challenge but you have certainly inspired me to keep going. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing skills and for all the inspiration during the month.
Cheers.
Thank YOU, Marie! For playing along and participating in the coloring challenge!
What a Beautiful, Beautiful card, just stunning. The colors are amazing !
Oh my, it has been 30 days already??? I didn’t add as many photos as I did the last time, but I did manage to color almost every day. I know I will participate in the next one! You make them so fun and give us a “reason” to do something we all love to do! Thanks to you Kathy! 🙂
It did go by quickly, didn’t it? We will have another challenge before you know it!
This is an amazing technique! Thank you, Kathy for this wonderful challenge. This challenge encourages anyone to color or just to try something new. It has been very inspiring, although I didn’t participate everyday, I did as many days as I could. I did upload my work to FB which you didn’t see, lol Thanks again!
LOL, sorry but I am a true IG girl! LOL thank you for playing along though, Janet.
Thank you so much, Kathy! I colored more this month than I typically do over the course of several months! And now I have a great head start on all of the spring and summer cards I need to make. I have so enjoyed your posts and videos, and all of the beautiful projects created by the other challenge participants. And – I LOVED all of the positive feedback and encouragement from everyone! The comments and likes on instagram and facebook really mean a lot – just to know that others are taking the time to look at my work made my day. And to get comments from YOU – WOW! Thanks for all your efforts – can’t wait for the next 30 day challenge!
Your sweet words mean so much to me, Avra. I am so happy you’ve enjoyed the challenge and got to be apart of the amazing cardmaking community on IG!
A very beautiful card! Very creative. Congrats on another successful 30 Day Coloring Challenge.
Dear Kathy,
Thank you and your ambassadors for this wonderful challenge and for spreading so much cheerfulness and kindness! Even if I couldn’t play along the whole 30 days this time, or even look at too many of the beautiful creations on IG, what I did manage to do really lifted me up. I think I will get back into my swing and do more coloring again sooner or later, and I’m looking forward to the next challenge 😀
Best wishes from Germany
Andrea
Hello Andrea in Germany. Thanks for your kind words and for playing along on the days that you could!
MAGNIFIQUE! BRAVO! ENCORE! I know we’ll be seeing you again soon, but what a wonderful 30 days it’s been watching you create and reading all the comments from people who feel the same as I do about your talent, joyous nature and generosity. What a splendid end to the 30 days. I didn’t think it would ever happen, but you’ve made me like purples and pinks. 😉 I don’t have time for FB, Instagram and all those other social sharing options, but sure do look forward to seeing a new post alert from you in my inbox. Please thank all your helpers again, too. Today’s technique was definitely something I’ve never seen anyone else do. Your talent is matched by your imagination. Thanks again–and get some rest. PS–keep the voice-over, not music. I mute music, but love to hear your narrative.
Thank you, Lucy. I appreciate you be an avid follower and commentor. I always love reading your sweet commente. Bonus that I’ve turned you into a pink and purple person! LOL Also, greatly appreciate the video feedback!!!!
Beautiful card Kathy! I really pick up a lot of new techniques on these challenges. Thank you for yet another fabulous challenge. I look forward to the next one!
Thank you for playing along, Edlyn!
This is just stunning! I can’t wait to get home and look through my stamps for some perfect images to try this technique with. The effect is so beautiful. Thanks for another month of inspiration. Gotta share this: my mom,who doesn’t understand why I like to color and thinks it’s “boring ,” sat at the table last night watching me color and totally forgot to go watch her TV show!
Thank you, Bev. I greatly appreciate you being an avid commentor, follower and participant.
Kathy I am also sad to see this month of colouring encouragement come to an end. I always eagerly await this challenge since I learn so much from you. Thank you for sharing your talent and encouraging us in the most gentlest way! Gorgeous technique today on the video…love the illusion it creates!
Also big thanks to all the behind help who also made this challenge happen!
Thanks so much for your sweet comments, Mary Anne. I also am sad to see it come to an end, but there will be another challenge before we know it!
I’d really like to thank you Kathy for this wonderful month of coloring challenges and inspiration! There are so many new things and techniques I want to try now in the coming months. Your creations are so amazing and beautiful. Really appreciate you!
Awe, thanks so much, Danielle!
Kathy, thank you so much for this fabulous challenge! I have been so inspired by you (I’m over the moon about your card today)! Im going back nowto watch some of the videos I didn’t have time to view previously. Love it all!
Hugs,
Stef Perry
Thank you for all your sweet comments along the way, Stef! Appreciate them all!
As always, your card with the optical illusion is absolutely gorgeous. You said in the video that you don’t watercolor as often, but it certainly looks like you watercolor all the time…so beautiful. I love the effect you created. I’m sorry the 30 day challenge is ending. So much inspiration and creativity. Thanks for all you do. Looking forward to your next challenge already. Thanks.
Thank you for your kind comments. I am sad to see another challenge end as well. There will be another one before we know it!
of course stunning , you color and blend so great. thank you so much for this whole color challange, maybe next time I will be ready to share mine.
I absolutely love this idea! Thanks for sharing!
Such an amazing card to cap off the challenge! Beautiful. <3
You are a very clever girl! Love it – well done!
Oh my gosh, the coloring challenge is over! I can’t believe its over already. I missed so much of it but that’s because my dad died one week ago on Mon. of this week. I still miss him so much but it’s getting a tiny little bit easier. He loved my coloring and was so impressed when he saw the last thing I finished coloring in his hospital room. It was so nice to see him smile. I want to scan that last picture to your site but my printer is on the fritz. It was on the fritz once before but HP fixed it. Now I need to fix it again. It keeps saying I’m not connected when it’s turned on yet I never touch any of the plugs connected to the computer.
Your card is so pretty! I love how you did that background and how it does look 3D. The challenge is so much fun and I want to be normal again. I can’t wait until that happens. In the meantime, I really do love you’re coloring challenges and what you did today. I can’t wait until I can start to color again and have fun doing it.
Again Gail, I am so sorry about your father. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being an avid commentor, follower and participant.
Hi Gail! I am praying for you and everyone that loved your Dad. I am sorry for your loss. Please remember there is no set timeline on grieving. Everyone is different. It is a process. I’m so thankful your Dad saw you coloring in his room and gave you a “thumb’s up” by smiling at you and your creativity. God bless!
His,
Traci Starkweather
Hi Gail Plaskiewicz! I tried placing this under your comment as a reply. Im not sure that worked out, but you will see this somewhere.
I am praying for you and everyone that loved your Dad. I am sorry for your loss. Please remember there is no set timeline on grieving. Everyone is different. It is a process. I’m so thankful your Dad saw you coloring in his room and gave you a “thumb’s up” by smiling at you and your creativity. God bless!
His,
Traci Starkweather
I apologize for this repeating so many times. I could not figure out how to delete it.
Kathy, I apologize to you as well.
He-IS-Able!
Traci Starkweather
Oh WoW… this card is really amazing and so pretty Kathy!
Thank you so much for hosting this wonderful challenge and I can’t wait for next one.
>hugs<
Jan
I am already looking forward to the next one, too! LOL
Hi Kathy! I would NOT rather listen to music than hear you talk. I really enjoy listening to you narrate your videos – your voice is very soothing.
Thank you for your feedback, Ann.
You amaze me with your talents and push me to another level. Thank you for another amazing coloring challenge. Tried to participate as much as possible and learned so much from you! Thank you again!
Thank you for your sweet words, Beverly. I am grateful for you participating as much as possible and supporting the challenges!
WOW!! Kathy, this is stunning!! Love it!! :o) Thank you for another great challenge, a lot of inspiration and useful tips. :o) xx
stunning!
Beautiful card!!….Congratulations to all the winners!!, and a Huge Thanks to you Kathy all of your goodwill coloring embassadors!!!….enjoyed everyday of this challenge and look forward to the next!! 🙂
Hi Kathy! April 8th today and I just watched Day 30th’St magnificent video just full of surprise tips!
At first I thought the big paper was purchased. Then I realized they were part of that unbelievably beautiful set of Altenew Flower Stamps a few months ago.
I stayed confused. I thought perhaps you colored the big page and put a sheet of vellum over it to give it that faded look. Wrong again! I guessed that you colored the teacup and butterflies (with the wonderful double dots) on the vellum, or on regular paper and cut them out and attached!
I learned so many things in this one video! Then I went back to your March 28th video and blog and thought of all of your suggestions, tips and hints. I made myself a list for myself. Things such as….outline with dark color, dark color in creases and where petals meet, use a nubby rag with a bit of blender solution on bg and to add texture to items…lift it up…and down. There were over 50 items I recalled! Now, when I play, I can look over your list and make sure I remembered all of these “finishing touches!” Each tip really brings the project together and adds so much. Of course I will give you credit if I ever post a card in a challenge or something!
I took 4 of my colored images last month and made them into full cards yesterday! It was a great way to spend the day!
I am so grateful to you for these 30 Day challenges, and your time you put into your blog on a regular basis. You are inspiring, a motivator and I feel we are getting to be friends, I spend so much time listening/watching your videos! Thank you again! May He continue to bless you and yours!
He-IS-Able!
Traci Starkweather
tracistarkweather@gmail.com