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October 28, 2015 •

Day 28. Giveaway & Polka Dots

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Hello Friends, How are you? I think it’s going to be a late night so I had better make this quick today.

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This adorable stamp set called, “Special Delivery” is from Honey Bee stamps. A tiny new company that has some sweet & adorable designs.

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After coloring the images with some Copics I used some distress ink to make a fun background. Can you see my mistake? Unfortunately I did not clean my circle thingy and got three smudges. I tried to correct them with a gel pen. (I always tell people not to do that & I should have taken my own advice) I added a heavy coat of glossy accents to the mail box and the snails shell.

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I purchased this drawing tool during the last challenge and finally pulled it out to ink up.

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Once I masked the images I used a dauber to ink up the circles with some distress ink.

GIVEAWAY: Win a stamp set from Honey Bee stamps of your choosing. Just leave your name below. See you tomorrow. Hugs, Kathy

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Comments

  1. Denise Sullivan says

    October 28, 2015 at 12:20 am

    I’ve been making cards and stamping for years and never once in all that time did I think to make circles the way you did. I love it when I learn a new trick so thanks so much for that. This card is so cute. Super sweet!

  2. Ksenia Li says

    October 28, 2015 at 1:02 am

    I love your polka dot background: it make the images PPP!

  3. TracyM #6773 says

    October 28, 2015 at 1:22 am

    CUTENESS GALORE!!!
    LOVE your SWEET scene and polka dot background, LOVE your glossy mailbox and snail shell too 🙂
    I have one of these circle stencils and use it all the time to mark circles of the perfect size, never thought of using it to do some blending => THANK YOU for the INSPIRATION and I PROMISE to follow your TOP TIP and clean it EVERY time … when I remember to that is!!!

  4. Judy Stiles says

    October 28, 2015 at 1:34 am

    LOVE everything about your card … it’s just too cute!

  5. Ruth says

    October 28, 2015 at 2:30 am

    I love those circles – and I wouldn’t have noticed the ‘mistake’ if you hadn’t mentioned it! Xx

  6. karenladd says

    October 28, 2015 at 2:40 am

    Oh my gosh, that snail shell is amazing and so realistic with the glossy accents! What a fun card and background!

  7. Birgit says

    October 28, 2015 at 6:21 am

    This is so adorable! The polka dot background is so fun but those snail and bird images are the cutest ever! I love the addition of the GA too!! Thanks for the chance to win!!

  8. Jan D. Florida, USA says

    October 28, 2015 at 7:46 am

    Great card…love the images and sentiment.

  9. jengd says

    October 28, 2015 at 7:59 am

    Smudges, that I wouldn’t have noticed if you hadn’t called them out, or no, this is adorable Kathy! I love those circles for the background.

  10. Mary-Anne V. says

    October 28, 2015 at 8:50 am

    Very cute images…love the snail with the envelope ready to mail out.

  11. Brandi R says

    October 28, 2015 at 9:25 am

    Super cute card! Love the background and those lil critters are darling ♥

  12. Cindy C. says

    October 28, 2015 at 10:09 am

    OMG its’ so cute!! Thanks for sharing the clever idea of using the geometry template on cards!!! I wanted to do so much more for this challenge, but I completely miscalculated and didn’t do it and it’s already the 28th!! 🙁 I do hope you’d host another Kathy!!

  13. Andreea says

    October 28, 2015 at 10:10 am

    So awesome!! Love how you created the big polkas and the attention you gave to the coloring and the shading, so perfect!:)

  14. chrystal miller says

    October 28, 2015 at 10:12 am

    Love this! That bird is so cute! And BTW I had to really search to find your “mistake.”

  15. sandy says

    October 28, 2015 at 10:24 am

    what a great way to get a multiple sizing of circles on your project!

  16. Diane says

    October 28, 2015 at 10:25 am

    Love the addition of the fun circles to this card!

  17. sandy says

    October 28, 2015 at 10:26 am

    very good idea

  18. barb macaskill says

    October 28, 2015 at 10:30 am

    LOVE your circles!! I neeed to get my hands on one of these cool tools!!! Where did you get it?

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      October 29, 2015 at 6:38 am

      You’ll find these templates at in art store in the drafting area with T squares, architectural rulers etc. Typically these circles would be used for floor plans of rooms. 🙂

  19. Pamela Danner says

    October 28, 2015 at 10:30 am

    What a fun little card! I love your polka dots and the images are so cute!

  20. Melanie Smith says

    October 28, 2015 at 10:37 am

    Such an adorable card. Cutest little stamp set. Love the circles.

  21. Ruby says

    October 28, 2015 at 10:51 am

    I can;’t believe it’s coming to an end, but I just want to say you inspired and encouraged ALL of us to color more, whether it’s during the challenge or after 🙂 Your cards are amazing! Love this cute scene.

  22. Amy Seigler says

    October 28, 2015 at 10:52 am

    I love the polka dots and the card turned out absolutely adorable! I have enjoyed seeing all of your creations!

  23. Erica says

    October 28, 2015 at 10:57 am

    That little snail is so adorable! I love his little cheeky face ❤️

  24. BunnyD says

    October 28, 2015 at 10:57 am

    Love this take on “snail mail”! Really cute card! I have that same template for circles and have been using it for years. It’s really handy. You’ll get a lot of use out of it.
    I went to the HoneyBee website and there’s nothing on their Shop page. I must be doing something wrong.

  25. Alice says

    October 28, 2015 at 10:58 am

    What a cute fun card, love the idea of using the stencil for the circles.
    Thanks for the inspiration!

  26. Janet Swofford says

    October 28, 2015 at 11:00 am

    Very cute card! The snail is adorable!

  27. Linda Tupper says

    October 28, 2015 at 11:03 am

    What a sweet card! I really love the polka dot background. Another background that I will try. I love seeing your ideas. That snail is so sweet. The glossy accents makes his shell look real. Have a wonderful day!

  28. Jo says

    October 28, 2015 at 11:07 am

    So lovely! Great colouring and I love that glossy snail shell, Jo x

  29. RebeccaL says

    October 28, 2015 at 11:08 am

    That snail is the cutest little critter! If I don’t win it, I’ll have to buy it!!

  30. Berina Febin says

    October 28, 2015 at 11:10 am

    Beautiful card Kathy!! I had to search for the smudge lol!! It’s very tiny!
    -Berina
    Moxie Craftie

  31. Beverly Jordan says

    October 28, 2015 at 11:17 am

    What a terrific card and idea! Have to try this!! And, no, I do not see your mistake. LOL!! We always see our own ones though! 😉

  32. Jean Bullock says

    October 28, 2015 at 11:20 am

    this is darling. I love the glossy mailbox. I can’t find the mistake. I looked really hard too. Maybe it’s only a magic mistake that you can see.

  33. Marcia K. Harrington says

    October 28, 2015 at 11:23 am

    Beautiful! Cute stamps! I didn’t see any mistaKes!

  34. Carla Hundley says

    October 28, 2015 at 11:27 am

    Super cute card, love
    the snail. I’ve tried
    several times to link
    my name but it won’t
    work. Can you please
    add it for me? Thanks.
    Carla from Utah

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      October 29, 2015 at 6:40 am

      Sure, no problem:)

  35. TK says

    October 28, 2015 at 11:33 am

    Cute scene and background!

  36. Laura Whitaker says

    October 28, 2015 at 11:36 am

    I didn’t see your mistake, but I can always see mine. My family doesn’t see them either.
    What a great idea for the circles, I found a set of this type of stencil. The ones I found were for architectural drawings. All types and sizes of images. I will have to dig them out now, gonna have some fun.

  37. Patti Willey says

    October 28, 2015 at 11:44 am

    Wow I love that snail and his shell! And there’s a shadow under your bird no detail too small for you! You rock these handmade scenes and backgrounds! Almost done this Monh and then you can take a nap! Thank you for Hosting! Sorry I haven’t played everday but I’ve been getting in 3 mile walks at night insead. Couldn’t put that off anymore! 🙂

  38. Patti Willey says

    October 28, 2015 at 11:45 am

    oops that’s Month, my T not working well on this keyboard!

  39. Dawn Skene says

    October 28, 2015 at 11:57 am

    Cute card! Even when you point it out, I can’t see the smudges!

  40. Vikki H says

    October 28, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    Always appreciate your tips & honesty! This stamp set is so punny!

  41. Nana April says

    October 28, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    Love this one. So so cute!!
    xo Nana

  42. Marilyn says

    October 28, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    Fun background technique!

  43. Pam Hammarlund says

    October 28, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    I love the circles. I’m a big fan of polka dots. Well done, Kathy!

  44. D.AnnC says

    October 28, 2015 at 1:52 pm

    It’s lovely and your smudges, wherever they are (I can’t see ’em!) will, as mom used to say, never be noticed on a galloping hors… um… snail! : )

  45. Lois says

    October 28, 2015 at 1:58 pm

    Polka dots are soooo much fun.

  46. Ann B says

    October 28, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    Hi Kathy! Very cute card,and I didn’t notice your smudges at all! That little snail is so cute and the circles are lovely.x

  47. Carol says

    October 28, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    what a fun card using the drawing tool as a background. . . going to search my craft room for that tool now. .. . thank you.

  48. Kathy Bolam says

    October 28, 2015 at 3:32 pm

    What a cute, endearing card! Old be used for so many occasions. I’d not notice your ” looper” until you mentioned it. Gives me comfort that even professionals make. Oh. Oops but don’t give up. Thanks for a darling card.

  49. bev p says

    October 28, 2015 at 4:01 pm

    fun background, and something that might be in my skill level! and remember: no mistakes, just happy accidents!

  50. KT Fit Kitty says

    October 28, 2015 at 4:05 pm

    Such cute images – I love the adorable snail with his glossy shell! Beautiful circle background – I didn’t notice your mistake, even after you mentioned it! I see nothing wrong with this adorable card! Thank you for the lovely giveaway – this is a new company to me and would love to win!

  51. Petra says

    October 28, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    fabulous card, don’t mind the mistake, it worked out well wonderfull! greetings Petra

  52. Regina Furman says

    October 28, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    I purchased this set when it was released and I love it! You have done a far better job with it than I ever will, even with your “mistake”! This is so cute! TFS, and thanks for the giveaway!

  53. Vicki says

    October 28, 2015 at 4:28 pm

    Lovely card. Great background and very cute stamp set. Thanks for the chance.

  54. Jan Scholl says

    October 28, 2015 at 5:16 pm

    I don’t have a Honey Bee set yet. Just discovered them.

  55. Patt H. says

    October 28, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    Adorable card! Love the stamp set & anything with polka dots is a winner with me! I didn’t see any mistakes at all!!

  56. Sheri K says

    October 28, 2015 at 5:53 pm

    Great card, very cheery. Not doing well here, lost my bro yesterday, am still in shock. Thanks for all your great comments on my instagram pics, I guess I’m done coloring for now, have to travel and try to recover.

  57. Kathy Salido says

    October 28, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    Love this sweet card, and what the heck are you talking about, I see no mistake!!
    Love the glossy accents!!

  58. Lisa Haines says

    October 28, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    The Glossy Accents on the snail’s shell and mailbox…add so much! Love it and love how it adds all the wonderful shine and dimension.

    I also think that drawing tool is fabulous…now I need to find one for me!!

    Hugs,
    Lisa

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      October 28, 2015 at 11:48 pm

      Hello Lisa, Try and art supply store …that search is so fun. Soooo awesome seeing you. Hugs, Kathy

  59. Dawn@Petals.Paper.SimpleThymes says

    October 28, 2015 at 7:59 pm

    Oh, Kathy! I love this card so much! Such a great idea to use the circle thingy tool to create the bokeh background. (I think I have one of those, too!) The faux stitched outlines really add interest, too! Brilliant ideas! Hugs!♡

  60. Patti G says

    October 28, 2015 at 8:09 pm

    I love how you did the background

  61. Marty H says

    October 28, 2015 at 8:56 pm

    Can’t see any goofs…This is a really lovely card. The background is so creative and the snail is adorable!

  62. Gail Plaskiewicz says

    October 28, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    I couldn’t see any mistakes even when you pointed them out. I love how the card came out and that stamp is adorable! Now I have another new stamp company to check out. Let’s hope I can just look and not buy. Yeah, right, like that’s going to happen! LOL I have to check and see if my dad has one of those circle things. If not, I will have to get one because I love circles! You should see the circles I did on a pair of sneakers I decorated and I did them all by hand. I want what you have!

    • Gail Plaskiewicz says

      October 28, 2015 at 10:22 pm

      I can’t seem to see my name on the list and I’ve sent it twice! Is there another way to do it? I tried to do it one way and then it said if that didn’t work to try this way which I did and I still don’t see my name! What is going on?

      • Kathy Racoosin says

        October 28, 2015 at 11:47 pm

        Hi Gail, I changed the settings so can you check to see if it’s showing up now?
        Thanks and sorry for your trouble. 🙂 Let me know if you don’t find it.

        • Gail Plaskiewicz says

          October 29, 2015 at 12:00 am

          Still don’t see it yet. Does that mean that because I can’t see it, I can’t be entered? I sent it one more time to see if I could see it but I still don’t. I gave you my name, I promise! LOL

          • Kathy Racoosin says

            October 29, 2015 at 6:44 am

            I’ll take care of it. 🙂

          • Kathy Racoosin says

            October 29, 2015 at 6:44 am

            Sorry for the hassle.

  63. Rufus says

    October 28, 2015 at 10:50 pm

    So sweet and cheerful! Love the circle background, there’s a new tip for me, thanks. The glossy accents on the mailbox and snail shell really makes them pop. Love it!

  64. Dottie says

    October 29, 2015 at 12:25 am

    This is too adorable love polka dots and I still send snail mail

  65. Milka says

    October 29, 2015 at 3:06 am

    Oh WOW!!! Everything is so pretty!!! Love images, how you colored them and circles background. That is a must try. 😀 Thank you for another inspirational post and giveaway.
    hugs

  66. Olga Dendrinou says

    October 29, 2015 at 4:59 pm

    Such a fantastic idea! I don’t have any stencils so it’s great to use this instead! Great card

  67. Karen Oliver says

    October 30, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    Gorgeous card Kathy…..mistake….what are you talking about ????

  68. stamping sue says

    October 31, 2015 at 8:37 am

    polka dots are fun! did a lot with the bokeh technique recently.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

  69. Ronda says

    October 31, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    Your cards are always so cute and inspiring….love it

  70. Marianne says

    November 1, 2015 at 4:32 pm

    Such an adorable image and card, Kathy.
    Marianne x

  71. Grá O'Neill says

    November 1, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    Beautiful card, love the background 🙂

  72. Message Keeper says

    November 2, 2015 at 8:17 am

    Love that heavy coat of glossy accents on the mail box and the snails shell.

  73. Sherri in BC says

    November 6, 2015 at 3:56 pm

    What an adorable stamp set! And I love the shine you’ve added to your card.

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