Hello Friends, How’s it going? I am popping in today to celebrate a sweet & newish stamp company called Krumpspring Stamps. Maria (the owner of Krumbspring) would play along during the 30 day coloring challenges adding her triangles & beautiful art to stamped images. It’s been fun to watch Maria’s little company grow. So… a round of applause for Krumspring Stamps & their 1st Year Anniversary Hop.
Seriously I don’t think I will ever get tired of coloring flowers and I couldn’t wait to color these babies called, “Bloom“. Can you tell which one I colored first?
A softly colored flower is what I was going for and I added a little to much detail and color to some of the petals. The colored pencils I used were Chameleon … the box is light weight and easy to travel with plus I love the way the box props up using less space.
When I was coloring the flower I tried to make more of a distinction between the petals on the inside & outside of the flower but, to me all the petals ended up blending together. I wanted to give it another try. The sentiment was stamped with some “Smoke” ink.
For the second flower started by coloring the outside of petals first and tried to give them more distinction by adding more lines to the outside of the petals only. I wanted the inside to be ablaze with color … more than the first flower.
Have you tried Simon Says Stamps copic friendly ink? The ink also works great with colored pencils and I love the name … “Barely Beige“.
There are 8 new stamp sets up for sale today! You can check them all out in the Krumpspring shop.
If you are coming from talented Anna Kossakovskaya blog you are in the right place.
GIVEAWAY: SIXTEEN chances to win a 10$ gift certificate to the Krumspring shop! Love all those chances yay! To qualify .. it’s easy just leave comments on the blogs in the hop. You will also qualify for the GRAND PRIZE .. which is a Prize Packet containing lots of Krumspring Stamps! (Giveaway ends August 23 @ 12 pm Central European Time. Winners will be announced on Krumspring Blog on August 2.
Next on the hop is the talented Amy Lee. (see the full list at the bottom of my post)
I will be back tomorrow for a video using the Chameleon pencils. Thank you for for your visit and have a good start to the week. Hugs, Kathy
Annette Hovestol says
Oh my goodness. They look like a photograph, not a colored stamped image. I love watching your videos and can’t wait to meet you in WI for your coloring day at Gina’s shop!
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you for your amazing compliment, Annette! Yahoo – look forward to meeting you, too!
Pepita Hasenkeks says
Oh Kathy this is so awesome. I’m sure I need this flower after watching the Hop.
:-))
Big Hug Danie
~amy~ says
oh my…your work is ALWAYS stunning!
Lene says
Lovely flowers. Thank you for the inspiration.
Keiren Dunfee says
The colors in this card are so beautiful and delicate! Nice work!
Ellen Smith says
Your cards are Just BEAUTIFUL!
Maria Krumbaek says
You truly are the coloring queen! I mean – this is just so amazing !!!!!!! THANK you for your kind words (I am so touched) and for participating. Means so much to me. xo Maria
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank YOU, Maria! I am so happy to participate and just love, love, love this floral stamp!!!!
Debbie Selby says
Wow what a realistic looking flower. Simply stunning.
creatingincolors says
What beautiful images and coloring! Wow!
Ruth says
WoW! Love seeing what beauty comes out in finished product. Love all the stamps and coloring. Just fantastic.
Anne Sturgeon says
Both are wonderful! I was introduced to Krumspring by you dear lady. Happy 1st to them. A great company and their stamps are so precise when used. Looking forward to the video on the Chameleon pencils. Happy day……
Pam says
Absolutely stunning!
Tracey Magner says
Hi Kathy, These flowers are STUNNING ! Like you, flowers are my favorite thing to color, I always seem to gravitate to them. You can definitely see the difference between the outside and inside of the petals, they are just so pretty and look so real. I went to the website, they have a lot of adorable stamps, I saw quite a few I would like to purchase. The website was a little confusing on how big the stamps were and the cost, but when I have more time later in the week I am sure I can figure it out. Well CONGRAT’S to Maria.
Kathy Racoosin says
I do know what you mean as the prices are not in USD…. however you’ll be delighted after the conversion. The stamps are amazing quality at very reasonable prices! Cannot recommend krumspring stamps, enough!!!
Deborah Kaye says
Beautiful coloring and lovely stamp!
Carol H. says
Both versions are beautiful!! Your pencil coloring is always stunning!!
Tina Krauer says
Oh my Katy!! Your interpretation of that stamp is MINDBLOWING!! So so beautifil!! I really love both versions the same! Hugs, Tina
Kathy Racoosin says
Aweee, thanks so much, Tina.
Tina Krauer says
and of course there has to be an H in your name… :-))))
Mel H says
What a stunningly colored flower. So realistically done.
Deborah Scoza says
Kathy!! Your coloring never ceases to amaze me!! I never get tired of coloring flowers either Every time I receive an email from you it’s like opening up a present on Christmas morning!! You’re coloring skills ROCK!
Kathy Racoosin says
Oh, Deborah, you’re so sweet. Thank you for making me smile!
Annie says
These are gorgeous!! I LOVE the one with more detail, stunning!
Patti Willey says
Wow that’s a beautiful flower! And don’t we all need more flower stamps? Lol! Nice to hear you’re happy with these pencils, they do look handy. Your project came out so beautifully I thought I would stop by to say Hi! And Pin! 🙂
Kathy Racoosin says
LOL – yes, Patti….. the more flower stamps, the better!!! Thank you for your kind words.
Mary Holshouser says
The flowers are beautiful.
Never expect anything less from you.
Great card.
thanks for sharing.
Pai says
beautiful flowers. can’t wait to check out a new stamp company!
Beverly Jordan says
Congratulations Krumpspring Stamps and Maria on your one year anniversary of business!! That’s a whole lot considering how many were going out of business one year ago so kudos to you!!!! Beautiful stamps and so glad to get to know about you since before Kathy Racoosin showed these I haven’t had the good fortune to see them. Am wishing you tons of sales and best wishes!!! Beautiful details by Kathy on your “Bloom” stamp!! Can’t wait to see everyone’s inpiration on your blog hop!! Off I go!! And thanks for the chance to win some!
Kathy Racoosin says
Awe, thanks for your kindness, Beverly. You won’t be disappointed with Krumspring stamps!!!
#kindnessmatters
Pooja says
OMG..blown by the delicate n soft coloring of the “blooms “
Jodi C says
This stamp is so beautiful and your coloring makes it look like a perfect computer generated image, wow! I am just starting with colored pencils and love to see images like this, I love coloring flowers too.
Andrea says
Oooh, I looove Krumspring Stamps and have quite a few of Maria’s fun stamp sets already 🙂 Happy anniversary to Maria! <3
Your coloring is so beautiful and inspiring, Kathy <3
Becky Green says
What a LOVELY image, Kathy! You’ve colored it BEAUTIFULLY! It is ALWAYS NICE to hear of a NEW STAMPING COMPANY TOO! THANK YOU KATHY! 😉
bev p says
Simply stunning! Of all the stamps, these are my favorite. You just can’t go wrong with florals. Will I ever have enough to really start collecting other things????? Thanks for introducing this new company. And happy birthday to them!
PATRICIA says
Amazing coloring as always anyone color flowers like you. Hugs my sweet friend
Kathy Racoosin says
Hugs to you, sweet Patricia!
Sheri K says
Gorgeous flowers–I’m going to have to check out this little company, had not ever heard of them! Happy Anniversary!
Kristina Rask Davidsen says
If I had just half the skills you have, I would be dancing around the house. Thank you for sharing and inspiring…
Cheryl Scrivens says
WHOA! Kathy, YOU are an amazing colorist! Wow, I love these flowers, and you’ve really brought them to life with the pencils! I love that you used the Chameleon pencils (I just ordered them…more excited than ever now!). Truly, I couldn’t tell which you colored first or second, but I love them both. But I am prejudiced…hehe! Beautifully done and pinned! Hugs!
Kathy Racoosin says
Yahoo! Have fun coloring with your new pencils!!
Cheryl Scrivens says
Giggling now! I can tell which one you colored first now! But they are gorgeous! Hugs!
Priscilla Grasse says
I’m speechless! I mean oh my goshhh!!! Your colouring is insane! It’s gorgeous! It’s gorgeous! TFS Kathy.
Trina P. says
A triple S threat – soft, subtle and STUNNING! Your pencil colouring is just amazing. Because of you, these Chameleon pencils are on my wish list.
Sharon Jones says
Wow, Kathy, I love BOTH of these…and I love colouring with pencils. I love the control I get with them and these are outta site awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Fiki says
Love it!
its gorgeous coloring!
Marsha D says
Such beautiful coloring. And I like both of them.
Jean Chaney says
I have these pencils too, Kathy, and I LOVE them. However, what happens when one gets worn down? Doesn’t look like there is any choice except to buy the whole set again! Your flowers are beautifully colored, both ways.
Dawn Becker says
As usual Kathy you did a beautiful job ofn the card and great stamp set. Thank you for sharing
Denise Bryant says
Such gorgeous coloring of this lovely Bloom image!
Tina says
Wow! These are gorgeous! I do like the second one better, but they are both beautiful
Valentina B says
I also found Maria through 30 day colouring challenge. This crafty world is the best! 🙂 Thank you both Kathy and Maria, I’m really happy that I found you <3 Your colouring is absolutely stunning and my guess was right, which one did you coloured first 😉 Hugs from Slovenia
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank you for your kindness, Valentina! Hope you’ll join us for another coloring challenge, September 1st! Whoo hoo!!
bibiana cameron says
Wow Kathy your colouring is stunning … love the work you have done with this stamped images and I’ ll need to get those inks too 🙂 x Bibi
Karen Richardson says
Beautiful detail. They are both fabulous
Janet Ingraham says
So realistic I think it smells lovely
MJ says
You took a very simple image and transformed it into a beautiful work of art! Your work is amazing.
Donna Oates says
Lovely stamp set and gorgeous coloring. I’m a fan of florals too!
MandaLJ says
I think both your cards look absolutely beautiful!
Maggie B says
Hi Kathy ~ As always your stunning cards have left me speechless!!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful artwork with all of us; you’re truly amazing. Have a wonderful week. ~HUGS~
#kindnessmatters
Kathy Racoosin says
Thank YOU, Maggie – for your continued kindness.
#kindnessmatters
Lindsey-NY says
After reading your description, I studied the flowers carefully. At first, I hadn’t noticed the differences. This lesson will help me be more observant and hopefully my coloring won’t keep looking so flat. Liked how you added the lines of color. Did you know what that flower was or just decided to create it that way?
Kathy Racoosin says
I just decided to add more details and depth! I honestly don’t know what this flower is, LOL! Thanks for your kind words, Lindsey!
Beverly Sizemore says
Absolutely beautiful work! AND happy 1 year anniversary Krumspring Stamps!!
LC Lamothe says
I am always blown away by your outstanding coloring. The detailing you add is amazing! The bloom stamp set is beautiful and you have taken it to a whole other level with your expert coloring skills. Thanks for the incredible inspiration!!!
Kathy Ferguson says
I loved the card. Happy Anniversary. Hope you have many more successful years!
Patt H. says
Kathy, your cards are so beautiful! As always, the coloring is superb & those floral stamps are awesome. You are truly an artist!
Kathy Racoosin says
Oh Patt, thank you so much for your sweet words!
Natalie Elphinstone says
Simply breathtaking!
Betina Lavlund says
Very, very, VERY beautiful and awesome
Maryam says
Love your pencile colouring.. so cute and elegant
Anna says
Wow! What a gorgeous colouring Kathy! I’ve never tried no-line, but now I so want to!
Jessica Lin says
Oh my… I’m blown away by your awesome coloring skills once again. This is super gorgeous!!! Love the soft colors and everything about it. <3
Alison Jowett says
How you can find fault with the 1st flower I don’t know! I wish I could colour that well x
Marjorie Dumontier says
Beautiful and beautiful and sooooo beautiful card !!!!!
Jeanne says
Absolutely gorgeous work! You have tremendous talent and I thank you for sharing! 🙂
Beth Holt says
WOW!
Mary-Anne V. says
Wow Kathy…I am in awe. These flowers are just amazing!
Tara Prince says
WOW! Amazing coloring!!
Stefanie White says
Beautiful cards, I think both are great. I really like the sentiment color and how you stamped it slightly over your flower.
Doris Jones says
I think out of all the ones I’ve seen with this flower this takes the cake! I love your work!
Kari VanNoy says
Wow! These are gorgeous! I love that flower set so much. Can’t wait to meet you at the Arizona gathering! 🙂
Kathy Racoosin says
Yahoo, Kari! Cannot wait to meet and color with you, too!
Kajcyika says
wow! The coloring is PERFECT!! Love it so much
Arianna Barbara says
Simply gorgeous!!! Colouring is amazing!!!
Carla Hundley says
Gorgeous coloring and the
stamps are beautiful!
Carla from Utah
Francine says
Your coloring is always amazing. There flower image is beautiful as well
Lisa T says
You should frame these Kathy, they are gorgeous. I do see the difference between the two but still think you achieved a distinction in the first card. Your colouring is so refined, so elegant. You always make me want to get my colouring out and try and improve! Thanks for sharing with us, Lisa xx