Hello Friends. Welcome to DAY ONE of my 8th coloring challenge …. “The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge” OMG I can’t believe it’s DAY ONE!!! YIPEEE!! I am so excited you are here and that so many of you are taking the challenge. If this is your first time don’t be hard on yourself and jump in when time permits. 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.
Marcella from Power Poppy is such a beautiful illustrator … she defines what an artist is! This stunning holly and mistletoe bundle is a new digi & it’s oooohhhh so fun to color. Click here if you have any questions about using a digital stamp and click here to purchase the digital stamp and you will see three different versions! There will be mini contest to determine which version is made into clear, available end of September. More details on that tomorrow from Power Poppy! Super EXCITING!!
(Sorry for the milky photo it’s almost 3 am here! I have another post coming for later today so please check back).
I really wanted to do a video but, time wasn’t kind to me but, I hope to do one or two a week during the challenge.
Saturday I will be hosting a mega hop with amazing prizes. If you are not on Instagram join the Facebook page called “The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge” .
The sentiment is from this stamp set. The luscious glitter is on only some of the holly … I like to use it only as an accent on random berries.
Tomorrow when I wake up I will add another layer of glossy accents to different random berries. It’s amazing what building up some berries adds to a one layer card.
There are now 3 ways to share what you are coloring. If you want to join a community of coloring enthusiasts I recommend FaceBook or Instagram. Be sure to tag me and use the hashtag #thedailymarker30day. Kids & young adults use #thedailymarker30daykids.
The 3rd way is to link up to my blog to share your coloring. It will always be on todays post…DAY 1. each day I will link you back here to share your coloring.
*** The link up tool is at the very bottom of this post. ***
Thanks for your enthusiasm for the challenge and I hope you know that I am just as excited as you are. Thanks for your visit and I will see you tomorrow Hugs, Kathy
P.S. Fortunately ”The 30 Day Coloring Challenge” has grown since the first coloring challenge because of YOU. If you want to share the logo (at the top of the post) when writing your blog post or on Facebook etc. that would be lovely & so appreciated :).
francesca says
Hi Kathy!
Your project for today is amazing!!! Loove it!
Thank u so much for hosting a new challenge!
I’m always so happy to color, create, share and see all the projects shared in the community!! It’s going to be a super funny month! 🙂
https://www.instagram.com/francifridayfinally/
Gwendolyn says
Thank you so much for doing this Kathy. I got the courage to learn how to colour because of this challenge last year and now, not only am I not afraid to do it but I realised I’m not bad at it too! So I will be eternally grateful to you for helping me discover a hidden talent! Thanks for your inspiration and tips.
Kathy Racoosin says
I’m so happy to hear you’ve discovered and enjoyed coloring! Bonus that you’re please with your work! Thanks for playing along with the challenge! Happy coloring!
Dotty Jo says
And we’re off! thanks so much for running this, Kathy, it brings so much pleasure, inspiration and fun for card makers across the globe, Jo x
Jenny colacicco says
Kathy I’ve waited with this day with baited breath – and you did not disappoint. I am a super fan of power poppy and you make her images come alive with your beautiful coloring. I’m so sad I can’t come to the on the road in September ( it’s the one weekend we’re away for our anniversary) but I plan to hit Missouri next year!! Thank you for – you have so many people inspired by it!) Jenny x
Pooja says
Yuhooo !! The coloring for n starts !! Lived your card kathy !
Fiki says
Love this challenge!
Thank you for all inspiration!
hugs
Diane Loughrey says
Thank you and the card looks great. Looking forward to videos.
Dot Freel says
So excited for the coloring challenge. I try to participate and color a little bit every single day of the challenges. It makes me very happy. Love your coloring today. Absolutely beautiful!
Cheryl Scrivens says
Oh, Kathy, congratulations on another wonderful 30 Day Color Challenge! And what a way to start…with one of Marcy’s fabulous images! I love it and love your amazing coloring! You always (always) bring images to life, and you are such a fabulous colorist! Stunning with a simple layout using the black mat. Exquisite and beyond! Hugs and love!
Kathy Racoosin says
Awe, thank you so much, Cheryl! Happy you’re playing along with the challenge again!
Carol H. says
Congrats on your 8th coloring challenge! You are so very inspiring and always so encouraging! Thank you for all you do!
Teresa Doyle says
This is gorgeous Kathy, the highlighting on the holly leaves is just amazing!
D.Ann C says
I love how you did the leaves!! And the GA on the berries is, well, the berries!!
Jean Chaney says
I absolutely love the enthusiasm that you stir up in our coloring community, Kathy.
Just wanted to let you know that I was lucky enough to snag the LAST spot on Nov. 1st in Mesa to do some coloring with you. Can’t wait to meet you in person 🙂
Kathy Racoosin says
Yahoo, Jean!!! We are going to have so much fun! Thanks for your sweet words and being an avid participator in my coloring challenges!!
Allison Kulka says
Such a beautiful card…love the theme and colors!
Arianna Barbara says
Wow! Can’t wait to see all the beautiful creations of this challenge!!!
Love your beautiful card, Kathy!!!
Marianne says
Yay for another 30-day colouring event.
I will definitely try do get some colouring done every day.
Love your card, Kathy.
Marianne x
Stephanie Savidge says
Love how your background makes the jelly fish pop!
Berina Febin says
Wow!! This is gorgeous! Both the image and your coloring. I love how you’ve colored your holly leaves.
Steffany says
Thanks for sharing!
Ang says
Wow. Cool card!
Kristine says
What a fun background! I love how you did that! Can’t wait to try it for myself!
Beth Myers says
Lovely watercolor, like the bottom colors.
Carol Godfrey says
Very beautiful coloring thanks for sharing!
holly paplow says
Pretty card! I love the colors you used.
Della says
Wasn’t sure I was too excited about that stamp set, but really like what you did using it . Beautiful!
Kathy says
The card is very cool! Thanks for sharing with us! I am going to have to try this’
Jennifer says
Great card and video, thanks for sharing your ideas with us!
Edwige V. says
A beautiful card from beautiful Digi, that’s a great start for this new Coloring Challenge ! I hope I’ll be able to share some coloring this month. Have all a great time !
Tammy says
Awesome card but I really like that background. It turned out wonderful
Becca Yahrling says
Love the red, white & blue color combo.
Yay for Day 1. 🙂
Johnna Sengdara says
Such unusual colors that all seem to go together. Definitely a unique card.
Nicole Norton says
Love the jellyfish! They look amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Michele Jacques says
Love your cards! Thank you.
Wendy K says
Wow this cards looks really nice! You are really good at coloring. 🙂
Angela Restad says
I love this card because I love the ocean. You are amazing and you never cease to amaze me.
Angela Restad says
I posted on the wrong blog post ….lol
Anne Sturgeon says
Hi Kathy. I am a huge fan and congrats on another 30 day challenge. Challenged is what I am. Very basic computer skills. I love to color and will be following each day. Not a poster but I love this challenge and will be with you daily. Someday when I grow up I may just surprise you and learn how to post! Thanks for inspiring!
Lynda Pleckan says
Was so happy to see that you are doing this again, Kathy. I’m sure it’s an enormous amount of work. I, and so man others, are so grateful to you for taking your time, and sharing your talents. I’m looking forward to creating with the others here on the 30 day color challenge! Bless you!
Kathy Racoosin says
Oh Lynda, thank you for you kind words and recognizing that it is a lot of work. It’s worth every second though! It forces me to color everyday, too! Happy you’re playing along again!
Jean Marmo says
Thank you for all you do!
Cathy Johnson says
Gorgeous!
Lee says
Wahooooo! Another 30 day challenge!
Lori Ritchie says
Hi Kathy, what a great site for a newbie, I am petrified of Copics so for now just using watercolor, much for forgiving!
Kathy Racoosin says
Welcome Lori!!! Happy you’ve found my blog, the Daily Marker and my 30 day coloring challenge!!! Any color medium is great! Happy coloring!
Lindsey M-P says
Beautiful! Your colouring adds so much dimension to the image.
Stacy V says
This is the gorgeous card. Love the colours that you brought together 🙂
Kirsty Vittetoe says
Thanks for doing this, it is awesome, I will try to link up soon! Beautiful work as always!
Patt H. says
What a perfect start for day one of the challenge! Love this beautiful perfectly colored card!
April Rogers says
Hi Kathy, I’m not sure if I can do the whole month, but will give it a go as you have so many wonderful crafters sharing their love of coloring. Love reading up on new things and finding new and friendly people to learn from. Thanks so much for sharing.
XO April
Kathy Racoosin says
No problem if you cannot color daily, April. This is a no stress kind of challenge – the goal is to color and enjoy and relax!!! Have fun coloring when you can!
Tracey Magner says
Stunning card ! LOVE the colors they are just beautiful !!
Diane M says
Really lovely card. The colors are amazing.
bev p says
Trying to catch up ! Love these . What a beautiful way to get the 30 day challenge off to a great start.
Bunny says
Thanks for the new 30 day challenge. It’s always fun to play.
Cindy C. says
Amazing coloring as always!! Thanks Kathy for another coloring challenge and the inspirations!
Jeanette M says
I love how the glossy accents makes the berries pop!
Melissa B. says
Your artwork is gorgeous! Thank you for another 30 day coloring challenge!
Pamela Elliott says
Somehow I missed this challenge until today. Love your coloring and the inspiration you give to so many of us. Thank you so much for doing this.
Pam L says
Thank you for the coloring challenge, my first time joining in. Love that large image you colored, beautiful!
Kathy Racoosin says
Welcome, Pam!!!!! So happy you found my 30 day coloring challenge and my blog, The Daily Marker!!! Happy coloring! Happy you’re playing along!
Arlene S. says
Great idea…love to color and your cards are really beautiful!
Joyce says
Day 5: The 30 Day Coloring Challenge. I am so excited about the challenge! I found about the challenge today. Trying to figure out what I want to colour next. Thank you for the motivation. Looking forward to learning new tips, tricks, and techniques.
Kathy Racoosin says
Hi Joyce! So happy you found out about the challenge. So happy you are jumping right in! Woo Hoo 🙂
stephmadeitforyou says
Thanks Kathy for organising another great opportunity to get colouring!
TracyM #6773 says
WONDERFUL colouring Kathy!
YOU always INSPIRE!
It is EXCITING to see the gallery filling so fast too 🙂
Samisu says
You are so sweet to be the head of such a project. Love following . I will post some soon. I will continue to try for the give aways.
Samisu says
I have really enjoyed every day of the hop. I never did this one before.
LaVonne says
Thanks so much for the beautiful cards and tutorials, I have learned so much from your site! God bless you for sharing you skills with all of us!
Brenda says
Kathy, thanks so much for all the wonderful inspiration from both you and the participants! I do so appreciate all that you do.
Tamra says
Beautiful mistletoe! Just the type of thing I was looking for!love the layers of colour and dimension.
Samisu says
Love the beautiful tulips. Great work.