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Let’s Connect Blog Hop with Simon Says Stamp

Hello Friends, How are you? I  super excited to be hopping with Simon Says Stamp to celebrate the new “Let’s Connect” release blog hop! Today is the first day of a two day blog hop and I think you will be pumped about this wonderful release seeing all of the creative projects and outstanding work from the designers!

Simon has Free Gift with purchase … Yes Please!  Use the code GLUE to snap up a Gina K Designs Dot Runner (while supplies last) plus Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop in the hop.

If you are coming from the  awesome Heather Ruwe‘s blog you are in the right place. To start at the beginning of the hop click here to go to the Simon Says Stamp blog.

Two entirely different cards I created for the hop and I hope you like them both as I stepped out of my comfort zone.

My first card I watercolored with some Karin markers. I was going for a different look and not sure if I did the beautiful “Drawn Daisies” stamp justice. It’s rare that I throw something away that I am working on and I will keep tweaking it until I feel it’s presentable.

You have seen me use the sentiment strips over and over.  After hours and hours of painting they are just easier to cut, back with foam and you are finished in the blink of an eye. This release has some new ones called, “Let’s Connect”.

Left :The finished watercolor.

The middle: I filled in the nooks & crannies with a navy, black and green pencil.

Right: I added white to the centers and more black to the nooks.(small subtle changes)

For my bonus card I enjoyed inking up the flowers edges and covering my card panel with the new “Cosmos Bloom Wafer Die” flowers.

I used to needle point before I found paper crafting.  It was fun add some french knots to the flowers center.

GIVEAWAY: Simon Say Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from the blog comment section. Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, the 12th of August.

REMINDER: Free Gift with purchase … Yes Please!  Use the code GLUE so that you can snap up a Gina K Designs Dot Runner (while supplies last).

Next on the hop is the talented  Suzy Plantamura (she illustrates the gorgeous SSS coloring cards)! Thank you for your visit today it is always so appreciated. Have a great weekend! Hugs, Kathy

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  1. Natasha Vacca says

    Wow!!!!!!! These are both stunning!!!!!!!! The daisy stamp is in my list!!!!!!

  2. Autumn Bell says

    Blue and red daisies! My heart paused at the sight of them (the same way it does when I see people cutting stamps). Kathy, you’re constantly pushing my boundaries of comfort, and I love ya for that. This weekend I’m pulling out the alcohol markers and trying bold and new color combinations. Thanks for the inspiration! Have a lovely weekend.

  10. Mary Holshouser says

    The sympathy card is beautiful.
    Love the subtle shading on the flowers.
    thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

  13. Tami Priebe says

    Splendid cards. I already placed an order however after viewing your creations, I may have to place another.

  29. MJ Sinsel says

    As usual your use of color is amazing! Quite a contrast between the cards but I loved them both

  31. Barbara-Jean says

    Your coloring is exquisite, Kathy. Gina K often mentions you on her Stamp and Chat episodes! Really like what you did on that sympathy card…

  33. Nicole Bell says

    I think the coloring of the daisies is amazing! Those colours just pop so well – you certainly did the stamp set justice

  37. Nan says

    How clever to add the french knots! I have tons of my mom’s embroidery thread and I can’t wait to try this! Your watercolor card looks fabulous to me! Both cards are just amazing!

  43. Lisa A says

    Your coloring amazes me! Gina K is always saying to go see Kathy’s coloring. She is right, you are amazingly talented!! Thanks for not always “staying in the lines” when it comes to colors and matching – makes me let my creativity out of the box 🙂

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Awww thanks sooo much Lisa you totally made my day and thanks for coming to see!! 🙂

  44. Sheri Kempke says

    Amazing coloring and I love the french knots on the aqua flowers, so pretty! I used to x-stitch and do embroidery before discovering card making, I may need to try some of that once again.

  47. Cyndi Morris says

    Gorgeous cards. I love the vivid colors in the first one (your coloring is amazing), and I love the beautiful Cosmos Bloom die in the second one. This release definitely has something for everyone.

  48. Lori Spitzer says

    You know, Kathy, it’s funny. I saw that floral sympathy card in a general pic of various cards at one of the other sites (I guess probably on SSS) and thought, “That looks like a Kathy Rac card.” And it was!!! I must be spending way too many hrs watching videos if I can identify your work that fast.

    Anyway, the coloring is just beautiful and I’m glad you’re part of this hop. Thanks for the inspiration.

  49. Betty Hempel says

    Wow Kathy, I am here from your site and love this Drawn Daisies card. Your colors are so fabulous, yes, it is like you. The bright boldness of the colors against the light green background is absolutely stunning. I had to stop and order the stamp before I commented further. The Cosmos Bloom wafer die is also stunning, which is pale and soft, unlike you. Thank you for sharing!

  50. Rachel says

    I love how you constantly remind to try new things & tweak/rework coloring. Lovely cards

  51. Vikki H says

    Your tips and tweaks help me find more confidence in my “so so” coloring! It does make an amazing difference. Love the sympathy card and needlework center!

  61. CRYSTAL MIDDLETON says

    Thank you for the card ideas. Those are flowers are very pretty! Thank you

  67. Dayle Shimamura says

    Beautiful coloring, as usual! Love your unique take on the daisies… very stunning!

  68. Julie Wexler says

    Kathy- good to see you on the hop, and love that you used one of your coloring challenge pieces for your photo backdrop. The daisies look like nature’s fireworks, and that sympathy card w/ the French knots– as a periodic embroiderer, this really sang to me! Thanks for sharing your creative talents on the hop. Be Well!

  71. Judy Inukai says

    Beautiful cards. The daisies have so much depth and dimension. I love the colors you used. Your coloring on the cosmos die is so soft and pretty.

  73. Cynthia Evanoff says

    WOW-WHEE are those some beautiful colors…thanks for making me eyes light up

  74. tjbuck says

    Love your cards and the beautiful colors you picked to make them! Thanks so much for sharing your techniques.

  77. Giselle D. says

    All of your flowers are so pretty! I love the colours you chose and used together! Very striking.

  83. Elaine H. says

    Kathy, the leaves on the daisy are amazing. They look like they pop off the card. Fantastic job of coloring.

  84. Monica Linerode says

    Love your cards. Thanks for sharing. Btw the last 30 day coloring challenge has helped me to do more with card making even with the busy gardening season.

  85. Carol Wortman says

    This was so good for me to see. Those “miniscule” changes and addition were very informative. I found I could see the effect of the white gel pen more. I’m so hesitant to add black, but this was really pretty and I might try it. Glad you didnt trash it! The sympathy card stole my heart!! I love those flowers and making one dimensional is just gorgeous.

  86. Michele W says

    Great coloring as always. Really like the use of french knots to make a center for the cosmos. Thanks for sharing!

  88. Surekha Galagoda says

    Dear Cathy
    When I see your name my heart beats faster as I know you will always create beauties and this time is no exception. Love the daisies and adding french knots to the card just popped it. Thank you for teaching me how to colour. I want to buy a set of colour pencils but i dont know what to buy as i dont want to waste my money. If you have some time pls do a post on what a beginner should buy. Blessings

  90. Shona Chambers says

    I always love to see your colouring Kathy and this certainly shouldn’t be thrown away!! I love the use of the different colours and a nice change from the usual pastel colours I always use. And I love how you used the flower die, the soft colouring around the edge is perfection.

  91. Helen F says

    You have created 2 wonderfully striking cards, Kathy! As always they are standouts!! I must admit I love the second with those lovely die cut flowers on the background and the raised one taking centre stage! Thanks once again for the inspiration! Take care! 🙂

  94. Andrea Hastilow says

    Stunning colour mix on first card, adore that you always have the confidence to pop it up an extra step. So much cuteness on the new release, where do I start at ? Keep safe & happy x

  99. Linda BL says

    Love your cards. I did a double take when I saw the second card. I was trying to figure out how you stacked up seed beads and then I realized that you had made French knots. I did needlepoint, counted cross-stitch, and quilting before card making. Think I like card making the most of all!

  102. Dee Earnshaw says

    Stunning cards, Kathy – love how you colored in the ‘think happy’ card – just glows

  103. Teri S. says

    Kathy, your first card is striking! What a finishing touch to use coloured pencils in the nooks & crannies. The second card is my favourite as I love the gentle touches of blue on the edges of the flowers. Soft & subtle & even though the front of the card is covered, it still has a CAS feel to it which is my favourite.

  104. Daria Zender says

    Your coloring and your cards always amaze & delight me, Kathy!! I have the SSS Cosmos Stem die – I’m going to have to try the french knots on it.

  106. Laurie Fleuette says

    Beautiful cards! I love them both but I’m really drawn to your bonus card because I think that’s something I can attempt. I’m pretty sure that I’d have a very different card if I attempted the slimline card because I have issues with coloring:) Thanks for sharing!

  108. Donna Hardcastle says

    Both are great cards. I love that you did needlepoint in the middle of the flower on the second card! What a great idea.

  114. Holly Lau says

    Beautiful!! Love your coloring and all the technique you used. Learned a lot from you at the Coloring road trip, I hope you will come again in SF at Hero Arts!

  115. JOAN PILOTE says

    Stunning colors! I love your cards Kathy! Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful day!

  117. Kathy McCluskey says

    I love both of your cards, Kathy! I think the sympathy one is my favorite….it’s so soft and pretty! Thank you for sharing your awesome creativity with us!

  119. Dorothy A says

    Stunning cards! I really like the colors of your first card- different but striking! And your second card is so inspiring. I love seeing what can be done with one flower die cut. And the French knots are a wonderful finishing touch.

  121. Eva says

    I like that the Simon Says wafer flower dies seem to all go together, and this one will fit right in. Love your ideas for subtle coloring.

  122. Lynn Conlon says

    These cards are spectacular. The drawn daisies card is vivid and striking because of the colors you use. I think the sentiments match perfectly as the colors sure get me in my happy place. I also loved the Cosmos Bloom card. More subtle but the color is just
    peaceful. It is difficult to know what to do for sympathy cards. This card is an inspiration. Well done. Thank you for sharing.

  124. Shannon says

    Blending is always a hit or miss with my cards-any tips on making it less chunky looking?

  130. Sue Stenzel says

    The watercoloring is beautiful, and I love the sympathy card. So simple yet soothing. Thank you!

  131. Jade says

    Terrific cards. I love the colors on the first card. The green is so striking. I just love it. The other card with the white and blue flowers is very lovely.

  135. Paula Haller says

    Wow! Love the way you colored the daisies! So nice and unique. Love your soft flowers against the white. The french knots and bit of dimension to the one flower are perfect.

  136. Viola Leary says

    I was trying to figure out what you used in the center. I was thinking seeds, maybe flower soft, because well, I have to copy that. It looks so dainty and I love it. French knots, I should have known, I was a cross stitcher before I started making card, I’m totally going to steal that idea, it’s so perfect.

  140. Lisa Byers says

    I love your daisies. They are gorgeous. You have the touch with the Karin markers. My husband bought me the whole set with neons for my birthday. I think my touch is stained because I just can’t figure them out. I either get too much or not enough. They are gorgeous markers and I love them for their vibrant colors. I would love to be able to use them.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Just takes some practice. If you don’t have enough color you can always let it dry and add more color. Try painting them off on a palette or acrylic block and dip into it with a wet/damp brush.

  142. Joanne M Hoffmann says

    OH MY WORD!! Absolutely AHHHH-Mazing cards, Kathy!! Gorgeous color palettes and card designs! I LOVE them both!

  143. Scraporcraft says

    I like the look at the changes from photo to photo. The white to the centers is nice.

  145. CAROL W BLAISDELL says

    Two beautiful cards — as different as night and day! French knots were my absolute favorite when I used to do embroidery.

  149. Mary H. says

    Kathy, you always inspire me with your courage to use bold colors. Life has been hectic and it’s nice to see all the creativity. These blog hops help with de-stressing so thank you all for the beautiful art. Now it’s my turn to go make something. 🙂

  150. Lori Lehnen says

    First time visiting your blog.
    Spectacular cards! I especially like the Sympathy card.

  151. amy bishop says

    You really outdid yourself with the daisy/green background one. I love seeing things in a new light (ie color) and that is just gorgeous!!! Thanks for sharing.

  152. Anni says

    I’m just starting watercolor and if I could do even a quarter of beautiful work like yours I’d be so happy! Thank you for sharing!

  154. Debby Green says

    Interesting color combination on the first card, but it totally works! Amazing as usual!

  155. Angie Fortner says

    That sympathy card! I am always looking for those to make and have on hand. Both of your cards are gorgeous.

  157. l helgason says

    Kathy, I love the vibrant and unusual colors you chose for the flowers. I stay conservative in color choices when making a card but every once in awhile I have to do what I like. Adding a blue bunny or purple turtle makes me smile.

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