Hello Friends, My….my!! You all are a creative bunch! I have loved seeing all of your art work and I find it so inspiring.Tomorrow I should be able to get to you that posted your creations on my blog. Also, this weekend I will try and give you the right info in case you are having trouble linking and or how to do it. If you have an Instagram account I would rather you post there …. I can walk on the treadmill and leave comments so it’s easier for me. If not no problem it just takes me a little longer to leave a comment. Thanks for your patience 🙂
Simon Says Stamp has some lovely new planner stamps and some mini ink cubes and I just had to use them right away. Creating a background with them was a snap and I decided to do a quick video to show you have easy it is to use a Dove Blender marker with watercolors. The succulent stamps from Simon were used too.
To see the video in HD click here.
To share your coloring/projects for Day 3. click here and scroll down for the InLinkz too. If you are  new to the 30 Day Color Challenge? Click here to get all of the info.
See you tomorrow. Hugs, Kathy
CARD SUPPLIES AND LINKS: click on any of the thumbnails below 🙂
Day 8. Underpinning with Markers
Day 6. Fake A Shadow
Day 3. Skip Around on Your Paper
What a neat design. I love the look of this so I will definitely have to invest into one of those Dove blender pens. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful ideas, you are such an inspiration to me so thank you for that. Can’t wait to see what you do for day 4 of your color challenge!
I have a blender pen and haven’t really used it much. Time to break it out and try this technique.
This is really sweet! I have some old watercolor pencils and blender pens from SU! I’m hoping the pens aren’t dried up. This will be my coloring focus for today.
Also just wanted to let you know that I don’t have an Instagram account so I’m using my blog for this challenge. Hope you’ll come see my work. I started on day one. Thanks for your instruction and inspiration! :0)
love your card kathy! you are so clever 🙂
Your card is beautiful! I got distracted by reorganizing my craft room yesterday and didn’t color anything, but I hope to make up for that today.
Weird question…should we only post in ONE place for you? EITHER Instagram or link here?
Ha! I should have watched the video first. Got it 🙂
Thanks for making note of that! 🙂
Awesome tips today, using the Dove Blender, Kathy! Love, love, love your gorgeous card! Once again, I have to wait until after work to play but I can’t wait to use my pencils and Dove Blender – I’ve struggled with it in the past but you make me feel like I can do it! ♥
Barb, I know you can do it and enjoy! 🙂
This is so pretty! Thanks so much for the instruction on how to use the water color pencils and Dove blender. The colors you used are stunning!
You can do it! Take your time and enjoy! 🙂
Kathy, LOVE this card!!!!!
Love the soft and pretty look of this. I dont’ have a Dove blender pen, but I’m wondering if I could use a Aquamarker blender pen instead. I guess there’s only one way to find out! Also wanted to let you know I had so much fun colouring last night, drawing inspiration from your day 2 post. I want to try turning my 2 samples into cards today. Otherwise, I’ll just post them on my blog as is (I don’t use Instagram).
This is so pretty! LOVe the colors!! Thinking that I am going to do water coloring for tomorrow! I haven’t done any in a few days and am having withdrawal symptoms! LOL I have a few stamp sets arriving today that will be perfect for it (WPlus9 Unforgettable being one of them) and am dying to use them! I tagged you on Instagram for Day 2 and 3 instead of linking on the blog. Is that right? TFS!
That’s perfect! Did you get my comments?
A real OMG moment for me with this post. I have a Dove blender-5 years! Did not know or think to try it with watercolors. Brilliant-can’t wait to give it a try-‘cuz my coloring leaves much to be desired. I think this will help-thank you!
Love your card and the technique. I need a Dove blender pen. My SU one is toast. LOL
Like I said on the comment I made on the video…Love this technique and the colors are so soft. I asked a question about the Dove blender and with what it can be used with…pencils, dye or water based markers or even alcohol markers. I think not with alcohol markers. Great design, great technique. Super job. TFS
In my experience the Dove blender only works on watercolor pencils and watercolor markers. Hope this helps.
Thank you soo much for this video! I have the Dove blender pen and have yet to really play, thanks for the inspiration! Beautiful card:)
O my the background turned out super gorgeous. Love the soft look. I did not know you could use a dove blender with water color pencils. Thanks for sharing.
Ooooohhh, my favorite so far. Love the soft pastels, though I’m usually drawn to more muted colors. Great technique. The bit of green matting really makes the whole thing come to life. I like the fussy-cut plant much better than the original panel idea. I, too, have a blender pen…someplace…. Time to excavate, I guess.
Another hit….you are so masterful at all things coloring! Thank you giving us all something to try.
Okay, I did it! I put it on Instagram today since you asked for that! but I hope I tagged it right! I have never used Instagram before. The first two days I linked up through your blog. When you have a chance to catch up can you let me know if my try today came through Instagram so I know where to link tomorrow? Thanks and I am loving seeing you create each day, you are so talented with all the coloring mediums and you always inspire me!
Hugs,
Maureen
What is your Instagram name and I’ll check. I’m about halfway through todays ….
Sorry, my IG name is scrapgirl1467! Please let me know when you can, I want to make it easy for you if possible. Thanks!
Hi Kathy~ I’ve already commented on your lovely card but came back to ask a question.
Do you know if the Dove blender pen would work with Stampin’ Up’s colored blending pencils? I have the pencils but my blending pens are super old and don’t work well. I hate to buy new pencils if it’s not necessary. Thanks for your time.
Hmmm, not sure. If they are watercolor I would assume so. Give it a try and let me know. Good Luck.
Sorry… me again. I also don’t see the linky tool to add today’s coloring project. Ha! I’m so needy. ;0)
No you’re not..lol Just so you know, every time you link your card, it will be on day one. I did this so all the cards would be in the same place. Here is a handy link for you..
https://www.thedailymarker.com/2015/03/day-one-30-day-coloring-challenge-giveaway/
I just absolutely adore that beautiful background. I have to work with my dove blender more to try and create something like this. Just love the colors. Beautiful card!
Great video Kathy,and I love your card! Don’t have a dove blender pen but have an old SU one that could work.Annx
I love your pictures of your card, the link for the video keeps telling me it is private, even though I subscribe to your YouTube Channel. It sure looks like a pretty project though!
OMG! So sorry! I forgot to make it public..:0 I fixed it and it should be good to go!Again, my apologies! Thanks for taking the time to let me know!
Thank you for unlocking the video- I did not know about the Dove Blender pen before this and love this new to me technique. Watching your video helps me so much! Thanks again!
So creative l love your card x
For some reason, the video is saying that it is “private”. Love the card though. I love all the soft colours. Thank you for all of these wonderful ideas!
I am having the same issue
OMG! So sorry! I forgot to make it public..:0 I fixed it and it should be good to go! Again, my apologies! Thanks for taking the time to let me know!
OMG! So sorry! I forgot to make it public..:0 I fixed it and it should be good to go! Again, my apologies! Thanks for taking the time to let me know!
Help–I can’t watch the video–it says it is private.
OMG! So sorry! I forgot to make it public..:0 I fixed it and it should be good to go! Again, my apologies! Thanks for taking the time to let me know!
Thank you! Love this background you created. I never tried using my Dove blender with watercolor pencils.
So pretty! Now I am going to have to play with my as-yet-unused dove blender pen and my watercolor pencils. I had so much fun yesterday playing with 2 stamps and my pan pastels. (Not the brand name, but the Pebbles brand.) I’m off to fix dinner, then playtime! I am loving the challenge because it’s pushing me to try some of my supplies–just get them out and play with them. I will never be an artist (as in drawing), but am learning to play. Unfortunately, that comes with the addiction to try more supplies in every color!
I bought the Dove Blender after seeing another video of yours about a year ago. It certainly does help me alot. Anyway, love the video, thanks for the reminder about trash. You are so right, and I needed the reminder…Sometimes I get so lazy, and throw stuff out when I could have just refilled it.
So funny that you did this today–I used watercolor pencils and dove pen for my coloring last night, and I never did instagram before, but after your comment on the video, I opened an account. Now I shall just have to figure out how to post a photo. Anything to make Kathy exercise—now you know what an exercise pusher I am!
This is the PERFECT challenge for you to give us, Kathy! Looking at the name of your blog & all…. 😉 Super card! LOOOOVE how you colored the succulent too! Just BEAUTIFUL!!!
Another great video Kathy! I need to get a Dove Blender. I really like the soft
background on the card. This is so much fun seeing new techniques.
Looking forward to trying these out this weekend. Thank you so much!
FABULOUS technique and LOVELY card Kathy!!!
I haven’t used my watercolour pencils much and only used a paintbrush to blend them. The Dove Blender looks like a COOL TOOL and I will definitely be looking out for one.
I’m really enjoying your 30 Day Coloring Challenge and will try my hand at as many techniques & styles you share. I’m so sorry, but I don’t have Instagram, so instead I will combine several days of colouring into each post. I don’t expect you to come and comment though, I am more than HAPPY to be INSPIRED by you and push my creative limits => THANK YOU helping me 🙂
Beautiful Dove blender work Kathy! The colors blend beautifully. I’m love using my Dove blender with the watercolor pencils, and with distress inks and markers. Enjoying the challenge. Unfortunately, I am not on Instagram…guess I will have to look into that some time.
This is beautiful! I didn’t know about the Dove blender pen but now I want one. You are just such an inspiration and I am so excited to be pushed to do coloring every day and not be so lazy when I’m done at work. Also you encouraged me to use Instagram and I’ve even learned stuff on that today! It’s fun. Thank you, thank you!
Having fun playing with my Dove blender and water color pencils tonight. Another great video.
Just found your challenge tonight so jumped on board! Love the videos and the great ideas. Can’t wait to get my painter’s tape out and make a design tomorrow!
Hi Kathy,
I like how you used the planner stamps & colored pencils with the Dove blender. The colors turned out so soft looking, yet very colorful. Great job & very imaginative.
I have never seen this technique before ….definitely need to go to my local stamp store and pick up a Dove blender!!!! The results are fantastic!!!
Your card is fabulous as always.
Love how you made your own patterned background.
Lovely card. Can definitely vouch for the Dove Blender pen – I’ve had mine for over 10 years and it is still working it’s thing. So happy to see you showcase it, Kathy – fabulous series 😀
Kathy,
I just love your cards and the training you’re offering with this challenge is fantastic!
I’ve never tried this technique so I look forward to catching up today. Thanks so much for the inspiring instruction and encouragement!
OMG! Great ideate to make our own mixed media! Love your card and the colors you pick, as always. Thanks so much!
Love this technique and you make it look so easy!!!
So Pretty !!!!
Thank you for the video!! I remember using my blender pen with my watercolored pencils years ago. I totally forgot about it, though. Now i am going to have to drag it out and attempt to use it again. Thank you for the reminder!! I LOVE the card you created. The background is stunning and I love how you did the succulent!!
Oh WOW! This is so pretty. Thank you for sharing Kathy. 😀
I just love the look of this card. I need to remember to use watercolor paper. I am sure it makes a world of difference. Yow, you are just full of great tips and techniques. Loving these videos. Thanks.
Wow such a pretty cactus!! Love the tips!! How are you liking those ink cubes??
Fun back ground technique and another great card!
I don’t have a Dove Blender Pen. I have the blender pens that come in the Tombow Dual Brush pens sets of 10 but they make the paper peel, even watercolor paper. When I purchased a pkg of Staedtler Watercolor pencils several years ago, I also bought a bottle of Gamsol, mineral spirits. This came with paper sticks with nibs for blending and sandpaper. I wonder if mineral spirits is the liquid in the Dove blender pen. I’m going to give my watercolor pencils another try. They didn’t impress me very much after I purchased them.
Beautiful – love the soft pastels.
I love the watetcolor background against the bold colors.
Gosh, I’ve had these Dove Blender Pens for literally 15 years, with the replacement nibs and the bottle of solution to refill them and have just left them languishing in their little bin! I will now get those babies out and put them through their paces. At the time I got them I bought one for each color family and have a little sticker on each one to indicate the color. So SEE! We do end up using all those art and craft supplies we accumulate! 😀
Oh my how cool! Going to try this technique over the weekend!
Going to try this technique over the weekend! Wish me luck!