Hellllooo Friends, So sorry my blog is still wacky! Ugh! I will get that figured out next month lol. How have you all been? Today I have two gift cards to giveaway. More on that at the bottom of my post.
Purple Onion Designs have the sweetest little stamps and this little guy goes for $6.99 you can’t beat it!
This baby was inked up with Gina K. Designs new no line coloring ink and I love that you only need to stamp it once. I am down for any time savers lol.
Speaking of time savers …. pencils on top of copic markers that’s the ticket and a pretty big time saver … or just less frustrating because you have more control with a sharp tip versus a brush tip.
Sooo after this I was ready to pick up my pencils.
The rest of the shading was done with pencils only.
GIVEAWAY!! Two Giveaways! Purple Onion is giving away a $25.oo gift certificate so I thought I would match it. This way we will have TWO WINNERS. Winners will be chosen from the comment section and will be announced after the challenge. To qualify just say howdy.
Thank you to Michele from Purple Onion Design and thank YOU for your visit and your support. Have a great day! Hugs, Kathy
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Day 23. Doodles
Altenew Crafty Friends Blog Hop Day 1 + Giveaway
what would nature say – a coloring tutorial
Howdy
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Wow! Beautiful coloring!! I have to try alcohol markers + color pencils.
Thank you so much, Beatriz! How kind of you. I hope you give this technique a try 🙂
Howdy! I can’t believe it’s the end of February already! What a fun month this has been! I had so much fun, and found so many new crafters to follow! Today’s colouring is of course fabulous – I would expect nothing less from you! 😉
Oh, Mirella, I love hearing that the challenge brought you new “friends” to follow! I appreciate your sweet compliment 🙂
Howdy!
That stamp is adorable and, as always, beautifully coloured!
Your kindness makes me smile, Wendy! Thank you 🙂
I love Stacey Yacula stamps from Purple Onion! I wish I was at home coloring some right now instead of at work!
PO is awesome, Donna! I have a friend that designed their Lizziebelle font 🙂
Howdy!
Howdy Kathy!
The image is so cute, and your coloring brought it to life.
You are so sweet to say so, Cindy! I appreciate your thoughtfulness:)
Howdy!
Howdy!
Love how this turned out Kathy. Thanks for a wonderful giveaway opportunity.
Thank you, Danielle! That means so much to me 🙂
Howdy!
So cute! I really love the color combo on the purple flower.
Thank you so much, Jessica! You are so sweet 🙂
Howdy! Thank you for the great tip about using colored pencils over copics.
How kind of you to match the giveaway thank you so much.
You are very kind, Rosemary! I am happy that you like my tips and tricks 🙂
Howdy! Love this cute critter and all your coloring tips.
I am grateful for your sweet comment, Sue! Thanks 🙂
Howdy !!
Love the beautiful results
Thank you, Dee! You are very kind 🙂
I am Still learning a lot about both the pencils and the copics . I love the idea of using both and would never have come up with on my own! ( Sad but true! Lol)
Thanks for the idea!
I am tickled that my Copic trick is helpful to you, Pam! Thank you for taking time to stop by my blog 🙂
Howdy from Houston, Texas! That little raccoon is adorable!!
How kind of you, Denaha! Thanks so much 🙂
Oops, don’t think I have the right email address in there. On my comment on using the copics and pencils together!
Thanks for the idea!
Howdy!!! Oh wow! That little guy is so sweet! Thanks for sharing!
You are so sweet, Marissa! Thank you 🙂
This is so fabulous Kathy!!! I’m just LOVING your coloring that starts with Copics and the pencils are the finishers! I have got to give this a try – the result is just beautiful!!
Heather, I hope you try it and like it! It is a bit of a time saver! Your kindness makes me smile 🙂
Howdy! Thanks for the great challenge Kathy!
It is my pleasure, Robin! Thank you for your support 🙂
howdy….sorry the challenge is almost done. thank you
I appreciate your following, Susan! You are most welcome 🙂
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing the tip on combining copics with pencils!
You are so thoughtful, Anne! Thank you 🙂
Adorable!
Thanks, M!
Kathy, you’re skills are amazing. I enjoy seeing the process and the end results! Thank you for a chance to win.
What a lovely compliment, Marty! You made my day 🙂
What a cutie Kathy and I love alsways the depth you showe after colouring over the Copic markers with pencil. I’t such a huge diffence. I don’t have Copics but lately I do it when using other mediums like water based markers.
Thank you for your lovely post and see you tomorow.
Whatever marker you choose, Henriette, I still like the technique; it can take a lot more time to layer color if you only use colored pencils. I look forward to hearing from you tomorrow, friend 🙂
Howdy from Bloomington, IN! I have to give this a try. Beautiful coloring on this little cute critter!
I hope you try the marker base and like it, Donna! I am grateful for your sweet comment 🙂
Howdy! Love the shadow!
Thank you so much, Dawn!
Howdy!
Howdy 🙂 Kathy, your coloring is amazing!!
How very sweet of you, Boryana! Thank you so much 🙂
Hi:
I will see you in Eustice on December, I can wait.
Thank You
Looking forward to it, Margarita 🙂
Howdy!
Howdy! Who knew you could fall in love with a Raccoon! TOO CUTE!
LOL, Meghan! I know what you mean. Thank you, sweet friend 🙂
Oh my….. Your coloring is amazing.. This little guy looks real… Thank you for all the details in your post.. It helps newbies like me.. Thank you for a chance to win..
Oh, what a sweet comment, Monica! Thanks for the smile 🙂
Howdy Kathy! Beautiful coloring of that adorable Purple Onion stamp!
You are so thoughtful, Carol! Thank you so much 🙂
Hi Kathy! Love this cute raccoon, you have colored it beautifully. I’m going to have to try the colored pencil over markers, does look like a huge time saver. I’ve enjoyed watching the coloring but couldn’t join in, between a vacation in Florida and having my Dad be on hospice and then moving to heaven, it has been a stressful month. I’m finally doing some coloring and it’s truly helping my healing.
Sheri, I am so sorry for the emotional pain you are going through. Grieving is a difficult process. Hugs to you, sweet friend 🙂
Such gorgeous coloring! I love the raccoon! The shadows are so great!!
Tara, you make my heart smile! Thank you 🙂
Howdy ! I’ve been buying from Purple Onion for years. I love their stamps. Your coloring is just beautiful! That raccoon is so sweet.
I love hearing that, Maryanne! I’ve been a fan for a long time too. I am grateful for your kind words 🙂
Howdy Kathy! Your little raccoon is adorable! And I love your tips to make coloring easier and a time saver – the no-line coloring ink and copics under pencils. Thanks to Purple Onion too for the cute image and giveaway!
Your kindness makes me smile, Brenda! I am grateful to you 🙂
Thank you Kathy and Purple Onion Designs. What an awesome giveaway!
You are most welcome, Betsy 🙂
Howdy!
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Howdy!!! I absolutely love Purple Onion Design!! When they have sales is when I always buy mine! I can’t get enough of them!! Your image is so cute and I love how you colored him!!
Yay, Sabrina, so nice to meet another Purple Onion fan! Thank you for your sweet compliment 🙂
Love that sweet little raccoon face!!! Beautiful coloring. Xoxo
You brightened my day, Becky! Thank you 🙂
Howdy! That raccoon is soo cute!
You are so thoughtful, Susie! Thanks 🙂
Howdy, Kathy! Wow, that is just so beautifully colored! Sweet image too!
Thank you so much, Jean! That means a lot to me 🙂
Howdy and thank for all of the great tips.
It is my pleasure, Cynthiana! Thank you for stopping by my blog 🙂
Amazing coloring as always! Hoping to get back to the challenge today, major room cleaning and reorg had to be done!
Kudos to you, Donna, for getting the major cleaning and reorg done! I might have procrastinated and colored instead LOL. I appreciate your kind words 🙂
Howdy, Kathy! Always beautiful coloring. Hoping to get to the challenge today!
I am grateful for your kind words, Donna! Thank you for your support 🙂
Howdy Kathy! Has this month flown by or what? Thanks for the chance to win, I love Purple Onion stamps!
It has been crazy busy and fast, Stef! I am tickled that you love Purple Onion too 🙂
Kathy, I so admire your talent and energy to do these road trips. This is so cute!
How kind of you to say so, Laura! It is exhausting and wonderful. I am so grateful to be able to do it. Thank you 🙂
Howdy sweet friend, thanks for the coloring tip !
My pleasure, Tracy! Thank you 🙂
Howdy!!
Howdy. So Glad I figured out how to get your posts in my email!
Me too, Madeline 🙂
Howdy, Kathy! this little guy is so cute! It’s amazing what a difference the addition of pencil on top of your markers makes!
You brightened my day, Avra! Thank you 🙂
Howdy from Texas! Love this adorable card. Your coloring always amazes me.
Thank you so much, Cyndi! You are always so kind 🙂
I always love your coloring tips. I’m not great with Copics, so maybe using colored pencils on top is my ticket to success!!!
How sweet of you to say so, Robi! Hope you like your results 🙂
The stamp is adorable, and your coloring is amazing!!
Aww, Beckie, you have me grinning ear-to-ear! You are so sweet 🙂
Howdy! This is such an adorable image, you’re coloring talent surely brings it to life ❤
Kim, you are very kind! Thanks for the smile 🙂
Howdy Kathy! This little guy looks so cute! I really love all the adorable stamps Purple Onion Design has. Thanks for the chance to win. 🙂
Thank you, Terrie! Good luck to you 🙂
A big HOWDY Kathy. This raccoon is adorable. I have no experience with Purple Onion. I have seen Julia Stanton use their products with amazing results. I’m going to check it out. Thanks for a chance to win!
Anne, I have been a Purple Onion fan for a long time. Great quality and wonderful fonts and designs. Thank you for your support 🙂
HOWDY!
Been enjoying your posts and colourings. I have been colouring too but not posted anything. Thanks for inspiring all of us!
I am so happy that you found the challenge inspiring, Liz! Thank you for following along 🙂
Howdy from northern CA! I love POD stamps… so many delightful designs! Love this cute raccoon you colored!
Denise, I couldn’t agree more! Thank you for your sweet compliment. It means so much to me 🙂
Ah so cute Kathy! I love anything Stacey Yacula illustrates!
Thanks, Christine! And I agree, Stacey is uber talented 🙂
Love the shading
Thank you, Janet 🙂
WOW!!! the pencils really add depth to your lovely card!!!! TFS!
Paper Hugs,
Jan
You are very sweet, Jan! Thank you so much 🙂
I LOVE an adorable raccoon! This is so sweet. I think adding colored pencils for definition may just be the best idea ever!
Your kind compliment made my heart smile, Ellie! You are delightful 🙂
Well howdy Kathy ! Your colouring of this uber cute lil fella is awesome as ever, glad to see those sharp pencils on your picture hehe.
Don’t worry about the blog, we will all bear with you through it.x Hey can you remember me telling you of the Turner Syndrome blog hop, well Lori is going to run another next year , she’s got it advertised on her blog at moment of you can to check it out, just outline details for now, just giving you a heads up as you listened to me chat about it. See you tomorrow xx
Andrea, you are so very sweet! Thank you 🙂
Yes, I remember your comment earlier in the month about Turner Syndrome. I appreciate your educating me on the topic; I was completely unaware of it before you informed me. Hugs, Kathy
Howdy – love the color combos. Fabulous!
Thanks, Ann! I am tickled that you like my color choices 🙂
Howdy. Love this little critter!
Thank you, Nancy! Such a cute stamp 🙂
This is an adorable image, purple onion has the cutest images. I love how you put the shadow on the foreground, I’ve never colored in a shadow like that, so now I’m going to give it a try.
I am thrilled that you are going to try this technique, Marie! Have fun and thank you for stopping by my blog 🙂
Howdy…!!
Your critter is awesome….Love how you created the shadow!
Thank you so much, Pat! I love that you noticed 🙂
Howdy!
Hello, Michele and Kathy. How generous you both are! Thank you.
Our pleasure, Connie! Thank you for your support 🙂
Howdy! I LOVE Purple Onion. 😀
Me too, Janet!
Thanks for the tip. This is adorable.
How sweet of you to say so, Lorraine! Thank you 🙂
Howdy from Cincinnati!
Howdy! Your coloring is amazing.❤️
That is so kind, Jeanne! Thank you so much 🙂
Howdy!
Hi Kathy!! This raccoon is so cute!! I need to come back and see what pencil sharpener you use. Have a great weekend.
You are so sweet, Paulette! Thank you 🙂
Howdy!! Thank you to Purple Onion and you Kathy for your generosity for this giveaway. It is greatly appreciated.
It is our pleasure, Andrea. Thank you for your support 🙂
He’s soooooo cute! Such an adorable image and so beautifully coloured in Kathy. Youv’e made it to day 28, what an achievement. Such fabulous work has been produced by many in the last month!
I am grateful for your lovely comment, Julie! It means the world to me 🙂
Howdy! It’s been a great challenge! Thx so much!
You make my heart smile, Gwen! Thank you 🙂
Howdy and Thank you
My pleasure, Susan 🙂
Howdy from Atlanta! Love how this little critter turned out! I haven’t gotten brave enough to try no line coloring yet, though I did pre-stamp some for this challenge but haven’t tried them yet! Perhaps tonight I’ll break out some wine for a little liquid courage 😉 It’s only paper, right? Well, paper and wine! LOL
LOL, Karen! Paper and wine sounds like fun. Thank you for following along 🙂
Howdy!
Spring is supposed to be springing but it’s not
happening yet. Love Racky. the shadows
are fantastic. So realistic. thanks for
an amazing month. Hugs.
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Mary, I am so happy that you like Racky! I am grateful for the sweet compliment on my shadows 🙂
Howdy!
I have to try the marker and pencil technique, it looks so beautiful!
You gotta try it, Hetty! Such a time saver. Thank you for your lovely comment 🙂
Howdy from Waverly Georgia!! I enjoy your coloring!!
Thank you, Lisa! It makes my heart happy to know that someone enjoys my coloring 🙂
Howdy!
Love this adorable little guy and your fabulous coloring!! Thanks for the heads up about Purple Onion’s giveaway!
You are so sweet, Beverly! Thank you and good luck 🙂
I love Purple Onion stamps I loved the way you colored the sweet raccoon. Bravo!
I’m a POD fan too, Barbara! I am tickled that you like my coloring of him 🙂
Howdy! Love how you colored this adorable raccoon!
Thank you so much, Ericka! That means a lot to me 🙂
It looks like you could reach out and touch your little racoons fur , it looks so lifelike!
Neat stamp and neat colorong!
You brightened my day, Linda! Thank you so much 🙂
How-do little lady!? Great tip and time saver to begin with a wash of Copics. Can’t wait to give this a-go!
I hope you enjoy this little tip/trick, Kitty! It is a time saver 🙂
Howdy!
Howdy, Kathy! As usual, your coloring is fantastic. This little guy is so cute! He would be welcome anywhere.
How sweet of you, Talitha! Thank you for your kind comment 🙂
Howdy Kathy!!! I love your amazing coloring.
Your kindness makes me smile! Thanks 🙂
This is darling!! I LOVE how you colored that little raccoon. The purple pumpkin is so fun!!
Thank you so much, Nora! You made my day 🙂
Howdy! I adore purple onion stamps and would love to win a gift certificate! Thanks for sharing!
I love POD too, Heidi! Good luck 🙂
Howdy from Houston, Texas where we actually do say “ Howdy”!
Howdy! I have been a fan of Purple Onion Designs for a couple of years now. I would love a chance to add some new stamps to my collection. Thank you for your inspiration.
I am so happy to hear that my POD raccoon inspired you, Linda! Good luck 🙂
Well Howdy from me too! I’ve seen Purple Onions in the past, but I don’t believe I have any of there stamps. Think my crafting fund is so small that I typically go to others first and spend my limit.
Howdy
Howdy! (I love giveaways! Thanks!)
My pleasure, Lynda 🙂
Howdy and hey y’all! Are purple onions sweet?
I think so too, Bunny!
Kathy, Your little Racoon is so very Cute!! Love the colors too!!! Take Care.
Thanks, Beth! I am tickled that you like my raccoon and color choices 🙂
“HOWDY, Kathy!” 😉 This little guy IS CUTE! I LOVE the little tick marks you’ve given him! It makes him look ALL THE MORE CUDDLY!!! 😉
Becky, you leave the most thoughtful comments! I am so grateful 🙂
Howdy
Howdy
HowdY!!!
Wow! Love he pencils on top of markers and LOVE Stacy Yacula’s art images, just adorable.
Thank you, Donna! Stacey is amazingly talented 🙂
Howdy – what a cute raccoon and great coloring!
That is so kind, Diane! Thank you 🙂
Howdy! Sad that the month is over already!!
I agree, Rebecca 🙂
Howdy! So adorable!
Thanks, Janet! Good luck 🙂
What a super cute image! And brilliant coloring!
I appreciate your sweet comment, Joyce! Thanks so much 🙂
Howdy!
Howdy Kathy! Gorgeous card and as always I enjoy your coloring! I haven’t tried pencils over copies yet, I think that’s for the advanced group. Ha!
No, Kelly, not for the advance group! It is a time saver for all levels. Thank you for your lovely comment 🙂
Howdy from Alaska!
Howdy! That raccoon is darling.
That is sweet of you, Bonnie! Thank you very much 🙂
Howdy! Your coloring is amazing.
You are so kind, Wendi! I appreciate your taking time to leave a sweet comment 🙂
Howdy Doody, Kathy! LOL Thought I would switch it up a just a bit. I love Purple Onion stamps! I might even have some but I have so many I’m not sure. I have been on their site before though. Your raccoon is so cute! I love all the colors. I don’t have enough Copics to do what you did with pencils & Copics but someday I would love to try.
Thank you so much for giving us a $25 certificate to Purple Onion & thanks to Purple Onion for giving you 2. Now 2 of us can win! I love it!
I hope you give my time saving tip a try, Gail! Good luck to you 🙂
Howdy! What a delightful critter you made come to life!
Jennifer, your kind comment makes me smile! You are so thoughtful 🙂
Darling card and
love the raccoon!
Carla from Utah
You brightened my day, Carla! Thank you very much 🙂
Howdy! I love your work and hope to get involved in the next 30 day challenge.
I look forward to seeing you next time, Fiona! Good luck 🙂
A huge Howdy to you!
Awww, isn’t he a cutie! I love seeing the difference that a bit of pencil work makes in the finishing off of an image. Well done as ever Kathy.
WOW, where did THIS month go?
The month flew by, didn’t it, Teresa? I am grateful for your lovely comment 🙂
Howdy!
Howdy! I love Stacy’s stamps so much but you colored that one cuter than any I’ve seen! Purple Onion Designs is so reasonably priced. Beautiful. I’ve tried your Copic and colored pencils and it definitely works wonderfully.
Awww, what a super sweet compliment, Dot! I am grinning ear-to-ear:)
Lovely colouring as always Kathy, howdy!
Thanks, Catrinel! I appreciate your sweet comment 🙂
Howdy Kathy! I love how you have colored this cute image! I agree with you it’s nice to color over copics!
xoxo Olga
That is so kind, Olga! You are always so sweet to me 🙂
Howdy!
Howdy do! Ok I have to admit I almost flipped when I saw the Copics in the first pic as I was SURE this was done in pencils…. I wondered how you got that soft pencil look with Copics! I have such a one tracked mind, I’d’ve never thought to mix the two. Thanks for the fab inspiration!
My pleasure, DAnn! Thank you for always being such a fabulous supporter of me 🙂
Howdy! The image is really cute and your coloring is spectacular.
What a lovely compliment, Joyce! You made my day 🙂
Howdy!
The coloring on this cute fella is amazing! I hope one day I can color half that good!
I am so grateful for your kind words, Rayanna! You are so very kind 🙂
Howdy! Loved the idea of colored pencils on top of marker for better control on the points and I would guess more texture too
It saves a lot of time too, Connie! I hope you try it and like it 🙂
Howdy, Kathy!!
Howdy!
wow!
its amazing!
love it!
Thanks so much, Fiki! Good luck to you 🙂
Howdy!
Howdy. Wow. Love this. I still haven’t played enough with no line but it’s on my list to play with it more. Love the results
Kathleen, any pale ink would work too, like a blush or sand. Thank you so much for your sweet comment 🙂
Howdy! Cant believe how fast this mo th went by. And not only because it’s the shortest. It’s been so much fun sharing my coloring and seeing so may other talented people amd making crafty friends. Thank you for that Kathy!
My pleasure, Monica! And I agree completely; it’s all about fun and meeting new inspiring crafters 🙂
Howdy!! Your little raccoon is soooo adorable!! And, as always, your coloring is so fabulous!
Thank you so much, Heather! That means so much to me 🙂
Howdy! Love the purples you’ve used to colour the plum, eggplant, up-side-down-tulip, pumpkin? the racoon is holding!
Thank you, Manda! I am glad you like my color choices 🙂
This is just adorable! Love Purple Onion!
Howdy
Wow, so spectacular!! I always love Stacey Yacula stamps but this looks really amazing!!
I send you a great big HOWDY that is a big as the state of Texas. Everything is bigger in Texas, you know. =) Marisela in San Antonio
HOWDY. THANK YOU!!