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Day 17. video-giveaway-winner

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Hello hello Friends!! Guess what … I have a video today! Of course there are a few goof ups but, I kept rolling for the sake of sharing my process. ALSO I HAVE A SUPER GREAT GIVEAWAY FROM HERO ARTS!!

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For todays video I wanted to share my process and the first time using the masking fluid called, “Miskit“. Since it was my first time I was all confused because I thought it was called, “Frisquet”

Well … come to find out Frisket is Miskit and there is also Frisquet! Basically they all are liquids that you paint on an image to mask it. Once it dries and you have done additional stamping or a background you erase it. Rubber Cement is supposed to do the same thing. Watch the video to see how I used it and how confused I was…eek!! It’s a little embarrassing but, I was going with the flow.

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In the spirit of the challenge I was experimenting with a new kind of background.  I’m not sure if I love it but, I’m going with it. I double stacked saguaro cactus from the Hero Arts, “Stamp Your Own Cactus” to make it really tall. Enamel Accents were added to the mouse eyes to make them stand out.

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and I use the Frisket to mask off all of the cactus and the mouse so I could watercolor my background. (My favorite brushes are linked in the supplies)

GIVEAWAY!! Hero Arts is giving away 2 stamps sets ( that are in stock) and you get to pick them out!! How cool is that. Just leave a comment on this post by FRIDAY THE 27TH to be eligible. I will announce a winner on Saturday March 28th. A big thanks to Hero Arts.

THE WINNER of the My Favorite Things TEN Ink pads as seen in this post is Cheryl W! A super big congrats to you Cheryl & thanks again MFT for the generous giveaway!

Thank You all for your comments and support for the 30 day coloring challenge. See you tomorrow. Hugs, Kathy

P.S. Happy 60th Birthday to Patti!!! Your awesome!

P.S.S. If you are  new to the 30 Day Color Challenge YOU CAN JUMP IN AT ANY TIME. You might want to read some of the details… Click hereto get all of the info. To share your coloring/projects for Day 17. click here and scroll down for the InLinkz button.

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Comments

  2. Mary says

    Hi! Love the color challenge. Your card is adorable. Currently having a love affair with cacti since my vacation in Arizona.

  3. Lyn says

    Ok. That was truly fun to watch. I stumbled onto your site because I’m getting more and more interested in water color … So glad I did. I can’t wait o look at more. Thanks for the inspiration!
    Lyn

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Thanks Lyn!! So happy you stumbled on my video and a warm welcome to my blog 🙂

  4. Aileen says

    Love this card. Its funny how when I first saw succulents introduced on different cards I thought ‘who wants to stamp a cactus’ but as I see more and more wonderful cards I think ohh ok maybe I should give it a go. Then you go and offer a chance to win a set, woohoo. My two favourite things, Hero Art and Water colouring, could life get any better.

  6. Ezlie perez says

    Great watercoloring. Thanks for sharing. I really like the pots, they look so dimensional.

  9. Susan Pezza says

    Loving the 30 day color challenge and all the cards you’ve made. It’s giving me a jump start, now I have all of these images colored and ready to go on cards!!! I need to make this a daily habit even after the 30 day challenge is over. Thanks Kathy for starting this challenge!!!

  11. Barb Ghig says

    Oh, I really LOVE this card! Your water coloring is beautiful…the cacti are so unique and the pup is too cute!
    Thanks so much for another great video, and for a chance to win!

  12. Sandie Strickland says

    Your 30 day coloring challenge has been really inspiring and this one is no exception. Beautiful work!

  13. Cherylynn says

    Beautiful watercolor design, loved the randomness of the circles behind the cactus, clever! I like that technique! The little brown mouse was a cute surprise. Hope hubby is on the mend! hugs

  16. Daphne says

    I have been trying my hand at water coloring and your tutorials are a great resource. I really like the card. It reminds me of my home state of Arizona. Thanks for the tutorial and memories.

  17. Gunilla says

    This card is so cute. Love your coloring and the idea with the background is great. I´m for sure going to try that.

    Saying hi from Sweden and hope you have a lovely weekend/Gunilla

  19. Heike A. Vogel says

    I like your card!!! 🙂

    I have got the Daler Rowny Art Masking Fluid, and sometimes it hurts the paper… Perhaps because I let it too long on top of it, ore I was to fast peeling it off…
    But generally I like the masking technic. I should do more often… 🙂

  20. Neesey Gebalski says

    These cacti are adorable. This card done live was so fun to watch. I must have this set! Thanx for a chance to win it!

  22. Janelle Graham says

    I love the layering of the stamps that you did with this card. I’m not that good at it myself – just need more practice! 🙂 Thanks for the impetus to get going with some colouring and playing with my mound of craft supplies.

  24. Irene says

    So adorable! I am amazed how you can talk and work at the same time….I really like the unedited videos!

  25. Tricia Ann says

    Such beautiful rich colors. I love the results. I would also love to win a Hero Arts stamp set.

  26. TracyM #6773 says

    ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS card Kathy!!!
    SO MANY new techniques for me to try – THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION with the Frisket and watercolouring!!!
    I think your background is PERFECT for the cacti … almost like a desert scene 🙂

  28. Ela says

    I am so gld, you did this video, I bought a small bottle of masking fluid a few weeks ago, but didn’t dare use it yet. You totally made me want to dare it…
    Hugs
    Ela

  29. Nancy S says

    Love the watercolor cactus card and I don’t even like cacti, but I think I need this set…and I’d incorporate a little margarita somewhere, keeping with the southwest theme!

  31. Alicia says

    I love love your card-coloring process, coloring, painting it’s my passion! Thank you for sharing!

  33. Linda Chilcott says

    Your video was great, and of course I would dearly love to win some new stamp sets. Thanks Kathy.

  34. Carolyn Picken says

    Who doesn’t need more stamps! Somehow I think plain old masking paper works just as well.

  36. Cynthia Faulkner says

    I didn’t know there was a Misquit but I did know about Frisquit. i have tried rubber cement and it works fairly well. Thanks to Hero Arts for the giveaway chance. They were my first love in stamping.

  40. Cindy C. says

    Cute card and that background awesome!! I’d definitely use liquid masking fluid when using water colours, paper just won’t cut it since the water would seep thru underneath.

  41. Janet says

    As a lover of cacti, this stamp set is a MUST for my collection! And your brilliant work is just gorgeous, Kathy!

  46. Dolly says

    Love your little mouse and cacti card!! I really liked the circle background- the colors really give it a sunny Arizona-ee feel to it!
    TFS Kathy!!

  47. Michelle says

    Hi Kathy! I love to see yours creations! Thanks for sharing all your experience!
    Lovely card, lovely background!!
    I can’t wait to see what you are doing tomorrow!
    😉

  48. Jennifer T says

    Super cool background! Thank you for the video too, it’s always awesome to see new to me products in action. And thank you and HA for the giveaway

  49. Kathy T says

    I live in Arizona so this stamp set would be wonderful to use and send cards back to my friends in the Midwest. I want to try the masking technique. Thank you for the inspiration.

  54. Tanya McAlexander says

    I absolutely LOVE this card the mouse is so cute and I love the cactus idea. I dont think I would have thought to stack them either. Thank you for the chance to win. and thank you for this challenge its awesome

  55. Jessica S. says

    I love the watercolor background! Super fun idea to double stamp, adds some fun options for the stamp set.

  60. Rachel K says

    Darling card! Love the mouse in the pot. Your videos are great; love watching you wing it!! 🙂

  67. Angela Bowie says

    Your card is gorgeous Kathy, like all the others! I think this cactus set would have to be my favourite of all time and if I’m a lucky winner, will definitely pick this one and the succulents stamp set. Thanks for the chance to win

  68. Michele Clay says

    Kathy, I just adore EVERYTHING about this card! Your color choices, your background, your mouse…all of it! I didn’t mind your confusion because I can soon relate! LOL! Love your heart, too, Kathy. Thank you so much for the time you have put into your videos! I so much appreciate them and especially you. Blessings to you & yours.

  70. Michele says

    Adorable; I love your REAL LIFE videos and that you ‘go with the flow’!! Thanks for sharing; this product is on my wish list!! Happy Friday; have a great weekend!

  71. Linda K says

    Hahahahaha, love live tutorials 🙂 I’m glad you used the miskit, frisqit, tiskit-a-tasket. This is a great tool for masking and you did a great job in showing what it does. I’m loving the 30-day challenge and it has really motivated me to color. Thanks for all your time and effort to keep this going.

  76. TK says

    Gorgeous! I believe that background fits the desert scene perfectly – love it! Also, a little “go with it” attitude is awesome, it let’s us see you and I’m sure took a LOT less time for you than editing – lol. It’s nice to be real sometimes. And another thank you for another giveaway – you’re awesome.

  78. barb macaskill says

    Congratulations to Cheryl!! Your world just got a lot more colorful! Enjoy!
    LOVE this adorable card! I started using Frisket a couple months ago and love how freeing it is! I can actually add images to other images and make them look realistic by using it! I can’t believe how much that adds to a card or project! Will post today’s card later on!

  79. Pam says

    Fabulous watercoloring! I’ve been working on mine and just trying to have fun with it. Love your beautiful card!

  80. Lynn Hardy says

    What a cute card! I am loving the look of those watercolour paints and think I’m going to have to invest in some soon. Thanks for the chance to win some lovely new stamps too!

  82. Ann K says

    Your watercolor background is great – looks so southwest to me! Love it – and love a giveaway!

  83. Julene says

    This card is so fun! I really need to get more into water coloring! Thanks for the chance to win!

  84. sharla~ says

    Loved watching the video and the watercoloring, I’ve been going to get the Miskit /Frisket for awhile, and now I’m definitely going to pick some up! Love the little mouse!

  86. Sandra Schroeder says

    Absolutely an adorable card, Kathy. I love watching your videos. I learn so much from you, Jennifer and Kristen. I have to try and take a class sometime. I wish I would have discovered this craft when I was younger instead of at 62.

  89. Bev says

    Always fun to see new products and techniques. I still can’t get watercoloring mastered. Cute card and cute mouse!

  90. KathyJH says

    I love your uncut videos – love watching the creative process. Also love that you have the courage to take risks and possibly mess up a piece that you have been working on. That background is fabulous – when you first started putting those circles on I was a wee bit nervous for Ya – but it turned out gorgeous. reminded me of some Nevada sunsets when visiting the in-laws.

  92. CindyK says

    Love that card Kathy! The colors are so vibrant!
    Thank You Hero Arts for your generous give-away! Love Hero Arts, they are high on my list of favorite stamp Co.’s.
    Thanks for all the great inspiration Kathy!

  93. Dianne says

    This color challenge has been lots of fun to watch. I actually like how this background allows the cactus to stand out more. I love the card.

  94. SGDawn says

    Confused or not, this was a fun project and I loved learning about Miskit and Frisquet. Thank you again for a great day of coloring techniques.

  95. Marissa M. says

    That’s so great that you did this because one of my goals for this month is to use the Frisket I purchased awhile ago and have never actually used. I might have to break it out tonight! 🙂 Thanks Kathy for the great inspiration!

  99. Kim says

    Cute card. I really liked the background. I thought your unedited voice over was cute. I love the part where you said, I don’t feel like explaining it..or something to that effect. I cracked up. I have some of the pebeo drawing gum. I need to start experimenting. how do you find the time? love the cactus set,by the way. might have to add that to my growing stash.

  103. Mary Tilman says

    I like the background. Wish you had included putting water on it, so I could see how you did it. Will just have to experiment at home! Such a cute card, love the pots.

  104. Jamie says

    Cute card! I will have to watch the video when I get home from work. *wink*
    I have never used frisket, or misket or frisquet … or any other kind of masking fluid!! I do enjoy watching everyone use it though! 🙂

  106. Marianne says

    Love how this one turned out, Kathy. I always enjoy watching the process as well.
    I bought some masking liquid after taking the water colouring class, but haven’t used it yet.
    I hope hubby is doing well and on the mend.
    Marianne x

  108. Marti_L says

    I liked this live video, fun to hear you thinking out loud : ) I picked up several tips from this. I love watercolor and was glad for this opportunity to learn more. Very cute background. I have some Miskit, now I’ll try it!

  113. Sherry B says

    Hey Kathy, love the video regardless of your so called ‘mistake’. I have some stamps that are similar to the stamp your own cactus but the detail on these is great.

  114. Marianne Maxwell says

    Truly enjoying the coloring you bring us each fday. Eager to try this technique. Thank you.

  115. Bonnie Thrasher says

    I love that you are experimenting with new things in this challenge. I have also been trying to experiment with watercolor myself. Not very good, be practice makes perfect, right!

  116. Pat says

    Thanks for the chance to win…LOVE the little mouse that is popped up! So cute! 🙂 (And I’ve used rubber cement–it works great–and yeah, it does stink…) 🙂

  117. Joanne H says

    Kathy you crack me up! I think when a teacher leaves a little oops in it shows the students that teachers have oops days too! I love your coloring!

  119. Margaret (Rahzi) Rembold says

    Thank you for the video tutorial. I love that it was unedited and real. I think the card came out great and I’m excited to try that background. I love it. I’m so grateful for your 30 day color challenge – it’s been such a fun experience for me. I live in a very remote area with no interaction with other crafters and so this has made me feel connected with other kindred spirits who just like to be creative. I’ve loved seeing other people’s creativity and it’s certainly given me inspiration to try new things. You’re the best!

  120. Assel B. says

    OK, I guess this frisket thing has been too long on my wish list. What a lovely card! Thank you for the video!

  122. Susan says

    I love the card, the mouse is so cute and the cacti colors are perfect. I really like the background also, I will be trying it very soon. Thanks for the inspiration.

  123. Teri says

    Watching your creative process over these last couple of videos has taught me that the key is flexibility and willingness to just go with what happens instead of crumbling up the project and starting over….thanks for the lessons, and for the opportunity to win.

  124. Tracy says

    loving the 30 day challenge; love the unedited videos :-); and love your card – specially the finishing touches of the background and the little added lines (cactus spines?) – so wonderful

  126. Joyce says

    Congrats Cheryl!
    And awesome video! I am having a girls scrap weekend so I am going to backtrack and try some coloring this weekend 🙂
    Thanks for another chance to win!

  129. Tricia B says

    I look forward to see what you do each day! Lots of great stuff in this card. I have not tried frisket yet. Maybe I will give it a try.

  132. Carolyn says

    I like this card especially the pots! I am learning lots from watching and reading your posts during this challenge. Even if I can’t jump in this time I am planning on trying some of the ideas you shared. Thanks!

  134. Michelle Cooke says

    I have always been afraid of coloring and this challenge has really helped me embrace it for my cards and scrapbooks. Thanks for the work you do!

  135. Denise says

    Thanks for being real Kathy!!! I am getting there,,,slowly but surely…
    I love the challenge…you are so good to do this for all of us,,, learning by watching is helpful to me !!!

  136. Lisa Geraty says

    I can’t wait to watch the video, the card looks adorable as does that stamp set! I’m so enjoying your 30 days of coloring (and most days I’ve gotten a little done myself!). Thanks for the motivation.

  137. Ruth says

    Thank you for showing how to use the frisket. I’ve had a bottle for months but haven’t had the nerve to try it.!

  138. Sandra Paul says

    Yes… I watched the video on your 30 days preparation and you are right about the need of 10 minutes creativity each day. In my case I need 3 things in my day, my husband kiss in the morning to start the day, my cappuccino in the morning as I live in Italy (Florence) and at least 10 minutes of creativity, for that I have in my purse a block note and some watercolor pencil that I use when I have to wait somewhere.

  139. Carolyn Steele says

    I really appreciate an unedited video. When you see an edited, perfect video, it makes you feel dumb when you can’t replicate the process. Seeing you going over stuff, fixing boo-boos, changing your mind – now I feel like I might be able to do some watercoloring. So thanks!

  140. Shaughn Woodruff says

    Wow! You truly are an artist, your card turned out FAB! I wish I could take those bold chances with my pieces, like your background after watercoloring those images! It turned out great, I just love it! I love how you tried adding color to the big cactus with the “stuff” on it, made me giggle! Thanks so much for the challenge, it really has been fun!

  142. Lisa M says

    No reason to be embarrassed! Love the coloring and your card! I bought frisket too but have yet to open the bottle! Thanks for sharing!

  144. Barbara says

    Your masking turned out very cute…….Thanks forletting us see your very first try.

  145. Sharon Hayes says

    You are such an inspiration! Please continue the unedited videos. I am going to watercolor this afternoon. I know I can do it. Yours is beautiful.

  149. Sheri K says

    Great job Kathy! When you first added the blue and yellow to the cactus, I thought to myself, hmm, she needs to come and look out my window a bit, but the color does change throughout the day as the light hits them. AZ light can be weird, can turn my gray living room walls to blue or green, depending on time of the day. Thanks for your encouragement, plan to get back to my coloring assignments today!

  150. Lisa H. says

    Thanks for the watercolor video. I always learn so much and the card turned out really cute!

  152. Erin Glee says

    Kathy~ Your watercolor card is funcactus…I mean fantastic!
    OK…off to steal my kids’ Crayola watercolor set!

  153. Bev says

    I’m really enjoying the 30 day coloring challenge. Love watching you experimenting with watercolors, as it reminds me to have fun and not worry about perfection. I just purchased some rubber cement so I’m off to have fun with masking and watercoloring.

  156. Haley Cross says

    Great tutorial, I really enjoyed watching you work, and thank you for leaving the ‘bloopers’ in too!! I also love the background technique you used, what a great way to add some color and interest.

  157. conil says

    Good golly girl, this is the most adorable card. Loveve that mouse. Great video, thanks for sharing.

  158. Cathy K says

    What an adorable card! I love to play with watercolors and I am anxious to use this masking technique. I think this cactus set is so cute. Thanks for a chance to win the Hero Arts stamp sets.

  159. Jean Field says

    Love the card. Thank you fro the demo on the masking fluid I have been wondering how it worked. I will have to try it.

  161. Judy B says

    Love your little cacti card. Who would have thought that cactus could be so cute? Thanks for sharing Kathy.

  162. Michele says

    I just bought this stamp this morning and then I see your video. I love the tips and tricks along the way. Great card!TFS

  163. Fiona R says

    Love the use of this stamp set and your water colouring. Great inspiration, as always!

  165. Barb Schmidt says

    that cacti card is so cute, I’m gonna try it this weekend ( although I don’t have any of those stamps) . Thanks for the inspiration. Feel better!

  166. Cherie C says

    I really liked watching you watercolour in real time. It makes watercolouring seem less intimidating. You looked like you were “playing” and enjoying yourself. A lovely result and I must buy some colours! Thanks.

  167. Dawn Skene says

    Hadn’t heard of Miskit before – seems like an interesting product. Thanks for the video – love the mouse – and for the chance to win!

  168. Beth Ross says

    Cute card!

    How are your butterflies coming along? We haven’t seen it in a while!

    Thanks to you and Hero Arts for the opportunity to win!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Thanks for asking Beth, I have given up on them lol. I purchased like 300 of my instagram photos and plan to replace the butterflies one of these days. It just became to much for me 🙁

  169. Linda Tupper says

    What a beautiful card!! I just Loved you’re video! So great watching you color. Love the cactus and you’re design and love that beautiful background. You are so talented and I love watcing what you do so I can try it. Of course mine never turns out very well but with practice I am trying. I just love those watercolors and am saving up for a set. Thank you for a chance at such a wonderful giveaway.

  171. Tami B says

    I am really starting to get into the whole succulent craze. Your cacti turned out great.

  173. Dawn Y, says

    Such a great card, filled with the colors of the Southwest! Loved your video, Kathy! I think I need this stamp set. My parents live in Arizona and would be so surprised to receive cards with cacti. Happy Spring! ♡

  177. Taniesa says

    Loved your card! I also loved how you stamped the aqua pot then added the watercolor on top, such an awesome look!! I would of never of thought to do that.

  178. D.Ann says

    Ooohhh that set is high on my wishlist with the succulent set, too! Love the bright watercolors!! Thx for the fab video (and giveaway, too)!

  181. Susan says

    It is hard to talk and paint.. sort of like walking and chewing gum… I can’t do it HA
    The mouse made this so cute and I really liked the colors of the cactus. Living in the desert I’d say you did a good color job on the cactus. You would be surprised at the colors. It is quite beautiful this time of year. So many flowers.

  182. Sasha Nygaard says

    I’ve been wanting those cactus stamps ever since they were released! What an adorable and colorful card. I’d like the try the Miskit/Frisquet sometime too! 🙂

  183. Sam o says

    The misket, frisket stuff looks really neat to use. I may have to order some of that and try it out. As you said makes you feel like an artist : )

  184. Wendy Goundrey says

    I had so much fun watching you create this beautifully coloured card! Thanks for the video.

  185. karenladd says

    Oh, I LOVE this background and so happy you showed us how to do it! Haven’t tried this masking technique yet but I’m intrigued. I really need to get a cactus stamp set after seeing this adorable card!

  187. Caroline B. says

    I love your water colour background! And the adorable mousie. And Frisket, miskit, tisket-tasket, a rose by any other name… I still have to try this stuff. You’ve given me courage!

  188. Kathy W says

    I’m enjoying seeing what new coloring option you come up with each day. Thanks for the chance to win some new stamps!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Thanks Kathy that means a lot. I am fling by the seat of my pants lol. No plan here 🙂

  189. Marcia says

    Very pretty! I’m really diving all the different ca tus / succulent stamps coming out.

  190. Kathy says

    Your coloring is awesome! I would never have dreamed those pots could look so beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win!

  195. Traci F says

    Love the “live” video…so fun to experience what you’re doing along with you. I need more practice (and courage!) with mixing color, and it was a real wow moment for me when you put blue on the cactus…never would have thought of that, and look how beautifully it turned out! Really enjoying this series, thanks!

  198. Michelle t says

    I love your coloring, you’re so talented. Thanks for the video, I love to see new to me techniques. I appreciate that. Thanks also for the chance to win. Michelle t

  200. Norma Medrano says

    OMG, I could’t stop smiling as I opened up your email and saw this gorgeous cactus card. I just returned from a 2 week vacation where my camera and I snapped away at all the beautiful colors of Mexico. The setting and colors used in your card are spot on and would fit perfectly among my photos. Kathy, this is one of my favorites to date. I will be purchasing this stamp set immediately. Love your work!

  202. Brooke Rector says

    I love this card. I would also love to win Hero Arts stamp sets! Thanks for the opportunity!

  206. Suzanne says

    I am so loving seeing what you do with this 30-day challenge. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

  207. Joan VanCourt says

    Oh, how cute. That stuff is like magic. I need to try this technique. I find that I am gravitating more and more to water coloring. Thanks for sharing your fun video. Congrats to the winner of the ink pads. Lucky girl gets to play with some great color inks.

  208. Marty H says

    I love this card–it makes me feel like I’m back in Arizona! and I’d love to win the giveaway…

  209. Brithzi says

    Kathy, hope you get to feeling better. Loved your card–of course living in Arizona makes me love cacti. Loved your background technique–looks great! It’s wonderful to learn about all these different masking products. Thanks.

  210. Sandy says

    Cute card. Thank you for showing us how to use the masking liquid. I’ve been wanting to try it, just haven’t gotten to it yet.

  211. Robyn Grogan says

    Frisket is tricky. I have had it peel up the surface of the watercolor paper (which is NOT supposed to happen, but there you have it). So don’t feel bad Kathy!

    I hope I’m not too late to enter for the Hero Arts give away!

  213. Patty Eifert says

    Your card turned out SUPER ADORABLE!! I too was confused about the Frisket thing…..!! I understood the whole purpose behind it but could never find the product in local stores. Then I watched a Jennifer McGuire video that said the basic rubber cement sold in your local Walgreens store would do the same thing!! Of course I bought some the next day at Walgreens but have not tried it out yet. Let you know how it goes when I do!!

  214. Paulette S. says

    Hi Kathy!! This cactus card turned out so cute! I’ve got to go get me some masking fluid now, right now. LOL I felt like it was a little bit like Millifiori? beads, you really have to look ahead as you go to see what you will have in the end. And what an interesting way to put the background in too! Sometimes it’s just fun to play!

  215. Paula says

    We love your Cactus card and cutey lil mouse. And we love you using frisket….. I mean Misket!! Teehee.

  216. Teresa says

    Hey Kathy, your card is super cute. I have been using the rubber cement and it works great. You just have to be careful painting it on around the edges like you found with the Miskit. I did the same thing the first time. I don’t have a blog, not on Instagram and not terribly computer savvy or I’d show you my card I made today! BUT, I had fun and I am happy with how it turned out. Its a Thank you (gift card) for an awesome neighbour who kindly plowed us out last night after a MASSIVE snow storm! Cannot wait for good weather! LOL Thanks for the 30 day colouring challenge, it couldn’t have come at a better time!

  217. Gail Plaskiewicz says

    I love how you did this! I love to use watercolors and my fave company is Luminarte because they have some of the most amazing colors. If I won Lotto I’d buy one of every color or at least one of every color that I don’t have. I have some Hero Arts stamps and this one is cute too. I’d love to win something! You always do something that I like. I may have to try what you did but with another kind of stamp. Thanks for the video1

  218. Charity Chamberlain says

    Awe! Your card is so adorable! I also love how vibrant those colors are! Thank you so much for the chance to win such a generous giveaway and Congratulations to the winner of the MFT Ink Pads as well!

  220. Rufus says

    Congrats to Cheryl, I’m jealous! Love your watercolor background and I know that I’ve got some masking fluid….but I can’t find it!!! Grrrr. If I don’t find it soon will just have to buy some more, that will guarantee it will show up. Wow, thanks to Hero Arts for such a fantastic prize! The only problem for the very lucky winner will be to pick two, they have soooo many great sets! This has been such fun, even got in some coloring today, yahoo. Hope that your husband is continuing to do well.

  223. Alicia m says

    Frisket, misket, biscuit, who cares what it’s called? It’s a cool idea. I’m pretty bad at masking, maybe this stuff will work for the masking impaired!

  224. Cyndie says

    I love the way you colored these images, especially the stretched cactus. I’ve got some of that masking fluid and I keep forgetting to try it–thanks for the reminder!

  225. isabelle Messier says

    Wow, cuty mouse on the cactus, funny scene and lot of possibilities with this cactus and pots set..

  229. Jody T says

    This challenge has been so much fun, even if I don’t get to color everyday. I color when I can and I am loving it. Thank you.

  231. KT Fit Kitty says

    I enjoy your videos so much! Your card looks amazing and I love the watercolouring. Great masking – I need to do some masking – I’ve never tried it. I’ve got the rubber cement now so I’m ready – just need to work up the courage to try it.

  234. Connie Myers says

    Thanks for another great card and tutorial, Kathy. I love using Frisket, and I LOVE Hero Arts!

  235. Robbie says

    The Misket looks like fun. This is a new product for me. May need to play with some. ‘

    Love your card and I think your background makes the images pop. Thanks for a chance to win.

    Robbie

  238. Dawn T says

    My goodness Kathy I feel like I’m in the room with you creating. This is an awesome card. Love those big watercolour circles on your background.

  239. susan h. says

    Your videos are such a big help to me! Thanks for making them. OK, I thought it was Frisket too until I just read your blog above. Too funny!!

  240. Barbara Huff says

    I wish you would have allowed more time for the removal of the Friquit-interesting stuff! I’m still not sure how it works!

  241. Crystal says

    Your card turned out quite nicely…I like the way the background turned out; it kind of brightened up the card! Yay, I love Hero Arts stamps and thank you for hosting the giveaway. 🙂

  245. Natalie says

    I love it! I seriously love seeing everyone work on Instagram, it gives me a good push to keep coloring every day!! Beautiful card!!

  246. shartl says

    What a cute card and I love watching how it all came together. Love the watercoloring over the stamped image so much!

  248. Larissa Heskett says

    ADORABLE Card!! =) I LOVE your background!! OHHHHH those colors are BEAUTIFUL!! Can’t wait to see what you color for us EVERYDAY and have been ENJOYING my 30 Day Color Challenge Process with you!! THANKS for the chance to win and have a Fabulous Weekend!! =) Sending HUGS for you and your husband too!! =)

  249. Kironieke says

    I love you colouring! The masking with rubber cement or masking fluid is something I still want to try as it is a great way to add a watercolor background to stamped images. I just started water coloring and there’s lots of new techniques to try out.

  250. Tammy says

    As the old folks used to say it just keeps getting gooder and gooder. Love it Kathy. Good job and I love to watch your thought process.

  255. Lisa Chin says

    I have been inspired by your colour challenge and enjoy watching your videos so much. This is such a cute card and demonstrating the M(F)risket was so helpful to the rest of us who want to give it a try. We look you leap!

  257. Sandy says

    I used to live in Arizona so I am always drawn to cactus. Those prickley suckers are cute. I took my first Copics class yesterday so I am excited to play with my new skill. Gotta go buy some more markers. Thank you for the inspiration.

  259. Janis in ID says

    I haven’t tried any liquid mask yet, but it looks interesting!! Love your card with the bright colors and the cactuses.
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

  260. Laura Paperctus says

    Michaels has a 40% coupon this week…must head over and get some of that watercolor paper! Thanks for the inspiration…as always.

  262. Kristen K says

    You are truly talented with design and color. I must play with watercolors now. Thank you for this video. I cannot wait to spend the weekend seeing what I have missed.

  263. Kathy H says

    It’s so clever how you made that tall cactus. Simple but I never would have thought to do that! I love this card! I’m going to watch your video again so that I can practice your techniques! Thanks again for doing all of this!

  264. Megan says

    Now I have the song “A Tisket, A Tasket” in my head, Kathy! 🙂 “A Miskit, A Friskit…”

  268. Victoria H. says

    I just adore your live videos and this card is so cute. Thank you for keep coming up with so many color options and techniques. This 30-day challenge has been great for me to get so many focal points/card fronts ready and now I just need to finish the cards.

  270. Bobbie says

    I truly love this choice for water coloring, it looks amazing. I am so glad that you are doing these 30 days I have learned how to use the set of water colors that you have and now can do some of my own pictures and have them look as wonderful as your. Thanks again and glad your hubby is doing better.

  271. Katie says

    Thanks for the video, Kathy. I actually have frisket, but I always forget and think I need to do a mask. I love how much easier this is and how it lets you do a watercolor background without messing up the main image.

  273. irene grau says

    I love cacti. Living near the desert, they are ubiquitous — and we have a few in our garden as well. I’m new to watercoloring, so I’ve been experimenting as lot too. I’m not always keen on the results, but I think it’s more because I’m not used to the “look.” It feels like it’s a mistake when it’s blotchy, but then I see that’s what it’s supposed to look like. lol

    Still haven’t had time to post anything new, but having fun experimenting with bits and pieces!

  274. Heather Ferguson says

    I love this card and would have never seen anything amiss- I think it is really pretty! I also love this challenge and seeing what you come up with- thank you

  275. Jessica Hess says

    The end result is adorable. I love the background as well. I need to try masking this way. I have some rubber cement, I just need to break it out. 🙂 Sorry I’ve fallen off the wagon with coloring along this week. I will jump back on later today.

  276. Paula Bynum says

    How cute is this card?!! I have really enjoyed your 30 day challenge. I could not color along because I had thumb reconstruction. 3 month recovery time. It is so hard not to go in my craft room! On the other hand I have done a lot of shopping for new products! Please entry me in the drawing and have a great day!

  278. Jen Barnett says

    i haven’t tried using masking fluid, so it was good to see this demo. Thank you. Cute image too.

  281. Danielle Dietz says

    I am enjoying your 30 day color challenge and all the fabulous cards you are making. I am new to water coloring and you give us great inspiration! Thanks so much. 🙂

  282. Lucy says

    Thanks for keeping it real in your video. Like so many other commenters, I agree that seeing the real process makes me feel like a project is much more do-able for myself. Love all your work! Continued thanks from me for all you teach and share!

  286. Eileen says

    Great card, and LOVE the new techniques! I love the look masking accomplishes, but have always hated doing it….until NOW!!! I am on my way out the door to get me some Miskit…Maskit….Frisket….oh whatever. 😉

  289. Cynthia Marian says

    I think the color challange is such a great idea and this card is sooo gorgeous. Well done!

  290. Sandra says

    I can’t remember if I commented on this yet. BUT anyway I love the cactus stamps and all things Hero. Arts.

  291. Jackie says

    I am always amazed at how beautiful your playing with colors turns out. Mine usually end up a muddy mess, but I keep trying. This card is gorgeous!

  294. Darlene L says

    Love the color challenge. Your card is adorable. I love the cactus stamps and all things Hero. Arts.

  296. Valerie Wood says

    What a cute cute card! I love the background. I look forward to your daily updates on the color challenge. It is a lot of fun to read/watch.

  297. Melissa F says

    Thanks for your video on masking fluid! LOVE this cactus stamp set and the cutie pie mouse too. Thanks for the generous giveaway.

  298. Ben Williams says

    Ooh, I would love to win this! Hero Arts has such unique stamps! I have the new Lawn Fawn cactus stamp set, but not this. I’m thinking I could pair them well together! 😀 and a big THANKS to Hero Arts for the generous giveaway prize!

  301. Maureen Hayes says

    Hello lovely lady,

    I am sorry I have been silent since the first few days of the challenge. I actually am coloring along, but I haven’t been linking up due to some issues here. Thank you for issuing this challenge and giving us so many ideas of how we can color. You are always an inspiration. You and your hubby continue to be in my prayers daily.

    Hugs,
    Maureen

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Maureen so happy you are coloring along and don’t worry about commenting. Life gets in the way but, I am glad you pop in and coloring. hugs, kathy

  302. Lynndee says

    I love the watercolor background! I recently bought some masking fluid (different brand) but haven’t had an opportunity to play with it just yet…but you have inspired me to find the time!

  303. Lynda Pleckan says

    Another great card, Kathy! Love the colors and the awesome watercoloring. I am enjoying your videos and learning so much! Thanks once again for sponsoring this terrific challenge.

  304. Stephanie W says

    What a cute card. I can’t wait to watch the video. I’m really enjoying this 30 day challenge. I’m working on my Copic skills and specifically coloring in smaller spaces. You pros make that look so easy. 🙂

  305. Julie Brusman says

    Thank you for introducing me to frisket or whatever it is called. Love the card. And I like the unedited videos– we get to see you just going with the flow. Enjoying the 30 day challenge as well. Thanks!

  308. Amy says

    So much fun to watch and listen and learn. It’ helping me be more free with my watercolors!! Thanks! And how nice of Hero Arts to do such a fun giveaway!

  310. Nicole says

    I love your colour challenge! I don’t have the time to play every day but i take notes of everything i would like to try. This technique is certainly one of them! Love how you build up the colours!

  311. tracy bayley says

    Hi Kathy,
    You really are an awesome lady. Love your flowers and the fact that you use regular markers. I just received some copic markers that I bought online and am having some ‘you are not good enough’ thoughts everytime I use them. We are our own worst enemy! Hence the reason why I haven’t joined the challenge. But need to kick myself up the bottom and just suck it up and join in! Thank you for the video. Love the effort you put into all of this 🙂

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Thanks so much Tracy!! That really means a lot:) Just jump in and if you have a smart phone Instagram makes it really easy to share.

  313. Kadie says

    Sooo cute!! Im so glad I ran across your site!! I lovethe daily updates and your creativity inspires me!! Hoping to take part in one or so of your challenges!!

  314. Jeannie says

    Hi Kathy

    I have just stumbled across your blog and am delighted. I really need a bit of help with colouring(UK English) and luckily I seem to have come to the right place. I shall now follow you and see where my journey leads!
    Thanks for the chance to win Hero Arts goodies, I just love their stamps.

  316. Sandy Lewis says

    I like your card – and the background is different – which is good. That’s art – pushing the boundaries and discovering new areas to explore. Congrats!

  318. Mackenzie R says

    Oh, I would love to have a stamp set to help me make cards… perhaps they have a graduation set for thank you cards of some sort…

  319. Allison Cope says

    Adorable card Kathy! I am thoroughly enjoying your cards and videos for your 30 day coloring challenges. Thanks for inspiring all of us and encouraging us to create everyday!!!

  320. Natasha says

    Love love the tutorial. I would love to win the Hero Arts stamp. I need to improve my card making techniques..

  321. Jennifer says

    I just ordered the succulent set by Hero Arts…thanks for the watercolor inspiration/tips. I’ll have to give it a try once my stamps arrive!

  322. Bobbie says

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this card. Your technique is awesome. I’ve tried the liquid cement but not this product yet. I’ve never ever won anything on any of these post but it would be awesome to win this one for sure. Maybe then my hubby would get off my back and see why I do what I do. Until they’ve tried this crafting I don’t feel they have a right to get upset. Maybe I’ll get him back into the zentangling he did while recovering as Ft. Hood from his injuries from Afghanistan. Hummmm. Thanks again Kathy for another great day.

  324. Shari Arbogast says

    I don’t know how I missed this one the other day, but I’m glad I stumbled across it today. Love your videos, and seeing how things work. I have seen misket used on some painting shows I’ve watched, and always thought it was neat, but they never really said what it was. They were using it to block out the white, and keep the colors from bleeding over, and when they removed it, it would be the outline of chairs, or a bridge, or something they wanted to be white.. It was SO neat!

    Thank you for going into more detail, but of course, now I want to go buy some and get more into water colors.. haha

    Hope you get some rest, and get well soon. Prayers!!

  327. Kim says

    Kathy, I have really enjoyed watching everyone who has participated in your 30 day coloring challenge. I see a lot of the pics on IG and it’s so fun. Thanks for your inspiration.

  328. Donna Dacy says

    I love how you did the background circles. Wonderful colors. Your color mixing to create the cacti….amazing. Great job…love the Miskit or whatever it is called. TFS

  330. Brenda says

    I am really enjoying your coloring challenge and am learning so much from you! Thanks for doing and sharing all of your gorgeous work.

  331. Patt H. says

    Adorable card! Love the great colors & how you stacked the cacti. Something I would never have thought to do!

  332. Stephanie Johnson says

    This is the cutest card ever. It is a great way to do some practice. I love it!

  333. Kathy Wade says

    I love your unedited videos Kath! This was awesome. Love how you did the background. I’m not going to make it to the retreat this time, but I’ll miss you all.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Thanks Kathy!! OMG that stinks!!!! If it makes you feel any better I will be there only 2 nights. Hope all is ok with you and I will miss you. Hugs 🙂

  334. Jeanie says

    This is beautiful Kathy! I liked watching you go through the process of the colors. The background is great! The little mouse, I think, really made the card. I haven’t been coloring every day, but the days I have been are really fun. Thank you for this challenge.

  336. Lin-z says

    Thanks for showing how masking fluid works. I found some in my mothers art supplies and wondered how it was supposed to work.

  337. Cheryl W says

    So excited to see my name as the winner of the My Favorite Things ink pads. That’s one craft supply that I don’t have many of and I am really looking forward to using them. Fun times ahead! Do you need my home address? I can give it to you if you’ll email me at cherylwinget at aol dot com. Thanks so much, Kathy! I LOVE your blog and am learning so much from you. I watch your videos religiously.

  338. Linda F says

    Great watercolouring. I love these cacti stamps. I think I’ll have to see if I can get some of that masking fluid and try out this technique.

  340. Betty BH says

    I am really enjoying the 30 day color challenge. Keep up the good work and THANKS for sharing your talent and enthusiasm!

  344. Jeanie Lai says

    I love Hero Arts! Thanks for offering this awesome prize 🙂 I have been following the 30-day challenge (though only as a bystander) and I really think it is a wonderful idea.

  345. Laura says

    I love the final result of this card. I find difficult to believe at the beginning of the project the ways it’s going to look at the end. And I love this watercolour palette, I have to find a way to get it!

  346. Amante del Papel says

    is always a pleasure to see your creations, and in this 30 day challenge of color, even more so, thanks for the chance to win!

  348. Jodie (JoJo) says

    How adorable! This is such a fun challenge. I wish I had the time to join in, but I am so enjoying seeing what you have made each day. You def have major talent !

  349. Candice L. says

    Thank you for the new technique and introduction to the masking product. I want to give the masking liquid a try; seems like an essential tool to have. Love the cacti stamp especially love the touch of a cute little animal hidden in the plants!

  350. Laura says

    I love the final result of this card. I find difficult to believe at the beginning of the project the ways it’s going to look at the end. And I love this watercolour palette, I have to find a way to get it!!!

  351. Lady Fair says

    Super cute card! Thanks for showing us how to use the masking fluid to layer our stamping. I’m really enjoying the 30 day color challenge even though I haven’t created anything just yet, but I am getting wonderful ideas for future cards from your creations and from all the lovely creations by your followers.

  357. Pam says

    Your card just makes me laugh with the mouse in the cactus saying “hug me”. The coloring is lovely.

  359. Diane says

    I love what you are doing. Great job of inspiring people to be creative. You have even kicked me into gear to try a few things. Thank you.

  360. barbara lassiter says

    The little mouse is the perfect touch to your fun card. The watercoloring looks fantastic and I recently purchased the same watercolor set. Must say I do like it and since I’m a big fan of cards with a watercolor look, it will be used.

  361. Sandy Small says

    I like how you stacked the cactus stamps! And the mouse is so cute! I will have to try the masking stuff, whatever it is called. Thanks!

  362. Amanda Christensen says

    Kathy, did you have any trouble removing the Frisket from your brush when you cleaned it? I’ve ruined one of my brushes (thankfully a cheap one) with it. Your card turned out beautiful, by the way. I love your background and all the depth you achieved with the masking fluid.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      No I didn’t…sorry you did. I washed it immediately after. Hope you have better luck. 🙂

    • Lercy says

      Heather Telford, an artist who uses a lot of masking fluid in her winter scenes, applies a little bit of dishwashing fluid to the brush before dipping it into the masking fluid. She says this little trick makes for easier cleanup afterwards. You can look her up on YouTube if you are not familiar.

  363. Ann Marie says

    Such a great card. Thanks for the chance to win from Hero Arts. I would choose that cactus set.

  364. Uma Tec says

    Yei! These Cacti are just awesome! I secretly took up the challenge but I make it also a 10 minute per day (days are too small for the things i want to fit it there) so up to now I have managed to finish 4 things only x-) Thank you for the inspiration

  365. Anne says

    Great video, cute card! I love watercolour effects! If you want to stamp detailed images use good quality drawing paper and stretch it on your board first, (i.e. wet paper thoroughly, lay on board and tape all edges), use blotting paper/clean towel to damp off excess water and let dry. For masking fluid, dip your brush into washing up liquid prior to using the masking fluid and your brush will clean off very easily.

  367. Anne from France says

    Such a colourful and adorable card! I love the look of watercolour . Dip your brush in washing up liquid before using the masking fluid and your brush will clean up more easily. Great video – TFS!

  369. Lercy says

    The crazy thing is that I have masking fluid, but never remember to use it. I have taken it out of the drawer and placed it on my table. It would definitely be easier than cutting a mask from paper. I love cacti, and your card really did them justice. The background is pretty, too. Sunset colors! Thank you for sharing!

  370. Nora says

    I always forget to use the masking fluid. My original bottle hardened up over the years so I bought another one recently. I need to start using it!! Thank you for the video!!

  371. bev p says

    I know it’s too late for the giveaway, but I need to say those cacti are just too stinkin’ cute! hanks for the inspiration.

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