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Day 17. Details + Giveaway

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Hello friends … Thank you for welcoming me into your home each day … or on your device. It’s been a fun and busy four days with a few hops and posting on blogs so now I can take a breath. My daughter is coming home from college Friday and I am super excited … I need to stock the fridge & hope to be in the kitchen cooking up some yummy vegetarian meals for her.

On another note … guess who has another giveaway today lol. I am so fortunate that I can offer you all so many goodies. More on that below.

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You all know how I love to stamp little scenes … LOVE .. even though it can take a little more time. This “Christmas Friends” stamp set from Pretty Pink Posh is super adorable and so is this one.. they would be fun to stamp using both stamps in a little scene.

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I always have to think when I am stamping and masking so I thought … maybe you would want to see? I stamped the bird and coffee cup first… then masked the bird and stamped the girl.

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I want the bow to show on top of the wreaths so each bow has to be stamped and masked off before stamping the wreath. Since the cup was masked I could stamp the boy. My favorite thing to mask images off with is this but, you can use a post it note, or post it tape etc.

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Watching it come together is always so fun! The faces aren’t looking so healthy in this photo. I was coloring on the go and didn’t have the right colors. When I got home to warm up the faces I added a little colored pencil to the shadows and the cheeks.

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I used a sharpie to draw a line to connect the wreaths & drew a small bow to make the line look more festive. I added eye brows and lashes with my super fine tip marker. Of course some white accents and follow that with some glossy accents. The angle of this photo the shine on the glossy accents looks like a white line. I googled an image of a cardinal ( to guide me on how to color it) and popped the birds to give me some dimension.  … Ah… the background needed something and my doily stencil was near by so I added that with some distress ink. That’s it in a nut shell. 🙂

Ok how about that GIVEAWAY!  2 prizes of $30 gift certificates to the Pretty Pink Posh Store. Sweet!! To qualify I want to make it simple for ya all. You guys have been busy commenting everywhere lol. How about a quick “HI” in the comment area? I will announce 2 random winners at the end of the challenge. 

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Have a wonderful day and see you tomorrow. A big thanks to sweet Paulina from Pretty Pink Posh for 2 giveaways!!  Hugs, Kathy

P.S. There are now 3 ways to share what you are coloring. If you want to join a community of coloring enthusiasts I recommend  FaceBook or Instagram. Be sure to tag me and use the hashtag #thedailymarker30day. Kids & young adults use #thedailymarker30daykids.

The 3rd way is to link up to my blog to share your coloring. Click here .. You will find the Inlinkz button at the bottom of the post.

P.S.S.  If you’re new to the coloring challenge or have any questions about the coloring challenge you can refer to this post.


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Comments

  1. sally says

    Such a cute image with so much detail, love this adorable card. I am really enjoying getting back to some colouring, what a great challenge!!

  4. Sathya says

    Lovely card and Fab coloring as always. Thanks for this 30day coloring challenge…which made me to have some “ME” time and enjoy what i love the most.

  12. Jennifer T says

    Super cute! I love seeing and reading about your masking steps…always helpful. Have fun with your daughter home!

  18. Jeanne says

    Adorable scene! Thanks for sharing how you put it together. I’m sure you are going to have a wonderful weekend with your daughter. So nice that the two of you can get together. Thanks for doing all that you do. 🙂

  21. Diane Loughrey says

    Such a cute set. I’ve been working on my Christmas cards and too be honest I didn’t think I was getting them done in time. I had some ready, but thought that half my list was going to get, gasp, store bought cards. Fortunately life has slowed a little and now I think everyone will get a handmade card,

  23. Tess Hackett says

    Hello Kathy! You are the best, I look forward to seeing what lovely creative idea you post next. You have a big heart and wealth of smiles. I am so thankful for the kindness and encouragement that you share during the 30 day challenge and everyday. Hugs and smiles

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      You made me smile from ear to ear with your words of kindness. Thank you and hugs to you 🙂

  25. Dolly (scrapthat) says

    HI! Kathy 😀 love your card and I really love your Masked scene…one could make this a one layer card but the small pops are super cute! 😀 TFS

  37. Maryam crafter says

    Hi,,,,,,thanks Kathy and Paulina for this great opportunity……
    Your colouring is amazing…

  38. Bri says

    Hi! I sincerely hope you are having a wonderful blessed day! Your encouragement and love to all of your challenge participants is the sweetest, most awesome thing ever!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Thank you for your sweet comments. Most of all I’m happy you are finding time for you. 🙂

  39. Kathy B says

    What a sweet stamp set. Thanks for making this giveaway so easy. Sometimes it is hard to comment in so many places.

  45. Mirella says

    Hi! I love your scenes and this one is no exception. And goodness my, the latest release from Paulina is just so cute! A nice voucher towards some shopping would be awesome! 🙂

  49. sharla~ says

    Hi Kathy!! 😀 Love your little scene and the masking done, I need to try masking, but it kinda intimidates me a little! Ha!

  51. Michele says

    SO. MANY. DETAILS.
    Your work is amazing, love your little scene but really LOVE those cardinals (my bird of hope); thanks for sharing your talent with us!

  58. Jill Norwood says

    HI – Such an amazing card Kathy!!!!! I am in love with your shading and masking! Once again thank you for all you do! I learn so much from you and so many other artists and I am so grateful! Hugs!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      I am grateful for your kind words and that you are having fun learning from our wonderful community. 🙂

  59. Tracey Magner says

    Hi Kathy, This is so sweet. I am terrible at masking no matter how many times I watch you do it, a simply one isn’t bad but one like this gets so complicated you have to be an expert like you to pull it off, but I still practice, I am not one to ever give up !!!

  64. Susan G says

    Hi!!! I enjoy making scenes using masking. Such fun to see the reveal. Thanks for your clear instructions.

  71. Majda says

    Hi! 🙂 Great little scene! Thank you so much for your inspiration Kathy (and thank you so much for your generosity Pauline).

  74. Cheryl says

    Such a great scene, and your coloring is always so great! Thank you for the giveaways and a chance to win!

  85. Tracy F says

    Hi! It’s my first time here (followed you from Jennifer McGuire on Instagram) and it looks like I’m really going to learn a lot! Love your image and how you made it all happen, thanks for showing us the details!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Welcome Tracy! I’m thrilled you found me. I’m glad the details were helpful. Thank you for being part of 30 Day Coloring Challenge. 🙂

  91. Debbie Hight says

    HI 🙂
    thanks for all the inspiration. I try to do some coloring each day. I am working on my Christmas Cards & will definitely include some of my colored images.

  92. Veronica Rohm says

    Hi Kathy! I love making scenes too!!! This is the sweetest ever! I love you dear Kathy! Love and hugs from Veronica in Canada 🙂 xo

  93. Sheri K says

    Hi Kathy–hope you’re having an awesome day! Very cute scene–I haven’t used my copics even once for this coloring challenge, need to get them out!

  96. Carolyn E says

    Hi Kathy! This is too cute!
    I love the look of the scenes, but I haven’t tried using masks yet. Thank you for all your tips you provide along with wonderful inspiration!

  100. Denise Bryant says

    Adorable scene, so beautifully colored! I love the cute kids and that darling cardinal! Great details!

  101. Amy Seigler says

    Hi! I’ve been enjoying your posts! I have been coloring just haven’t had the chance to post any of them. Enjoy your time with your daughter! Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving.

  108. _chevron2 says

    I love your vibrant colors and these are such adorable images! Thanks for #thedailymarkerchallenge30day!

  109. Kathy Thisted says

    Cute scene1 would never have known you added pencil later unless you told us. their faces look perfect for a cold Nov day in the northwest.

  112. Linda Carson says

    I think you deserve more than a quick “hi” for all the wonderful inspiration you’ve given us the past 17 days! Your scene is adorable! I so enjoy your creative style of bold colors/coloring!

  117. bev p says

    I really like that you popped the birds! So darn cute. There really ARE too many details to comment on, but I really like how the doiley stencil looks on the background. I didn’t notice until you pointed it out! Thanks so much for this. If I ever get half as many little details as you do, I will think I have arrived! (But bear in mind that this is coming from the one who will add Stickles details to gift wrap to make it pop!!!

  118. Paulette Still says

    Hi Kathy!! You are rockin’ this 30 Day Color challenge. Wish I I had time to play…
    Love these adorable PPP stamps and the fun card you made with them. Thanks!!

  121. barb macaskill says

    So excited for you! Hope you and your daughter make lots of great new memories while she is home! If she likes mushrooms she might like this one: http://www.chooseveg.com/mushroomstroganoff It is one of MY favorites!
    I also love creating scenes because I love masking and coming up with new scenes! Yours is adorable!! TFS!

  122. Moira OReilly says

    Such a sweet scene Kathy and I love your cardinals. It is one of my favourite birds and am fortunate to have them all year round up where I am. Their lovely “singing” lets me know when winter is almost over – something I always look forward too LOL

  130. Patt H. says

    Love this adorable card! Thanks for the masking tips. I always have to really think to figure out what to stamp first. 🙂 The doily stamp used on the sky is wonderful. Another great tip!

  131. Angela says

    Hi Kathy,
    your colouring is so awesome and the little scene looks really wonderful.I like it so much how you created the scene.Thanks a lot for the chance to win.♥
    Hugs and greetings
    Angela

  134. Lavonne says

    Hi Kathy! Enjoy your time with your daughter. I got to see both my daughters this past weekend. It was a quick visit, but I was so thankful to have it. 🙂 Thanks for all you do.

  135. Quilt and Stamp says

    Joining you for the first time from Central Oregon, love your website and all the inspiration!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Welcome to the coloring challenge. So happy you found the coloring challeng and my website. Always find time for you. 🙂

  142. Becca Yahrling says

    HI
    (And can I just say I love those sweet, sweet Cardinals! They are my favorite birdie. But shhhh, don’t tell my parrot, Rocky! lol).

  148. Maureen Hayes says

    Hi! I just have to thank you because I am one of those people who are challenged when it comes to masking. So thank you for explaining how and why you did what you did to create this adorable scene

  149. Diane F says

    Hi, Kathy. Your card is just adorable. Glad that you showed your masking process; it really helps me.

  154. Mary-Anne V. says

    When Paulina came out with these images I was so excited. Love the scene you created- great masking and colouring. Have fun with your daughter!

  178. Essie says

    Hi Kathy–LOVE this card….your pieces are so great, I can only imagine how excited your friends and family will be to get your cards in the mail!

  181. KT Fit Kitty says

    These little cuties are so adorable! I love how you coloured them! The colours are so rich and you always add so many gorgeous details! So sorry I haven’t been here all month as I’m afraid I haven’t been feeling well. I have a lot of catching up to do! I did one of the blog hops but that’s about it. Unfortunately I have not been colouringl – just on Day 1 and I didn’t even link it up. I know I can join at any time – and I do have two images on my desk waiting to be coloured – so as soon as I’m up to it, I’ll be joining you! Thank you for the inspiration!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      I’m glad you know you can jump in any time. I certainly hope you are on the mend. Sending healing hugs. 🙂

  187. sheron egolf says

    Hi! I have been enjoying your coloring challenge and seeing all the beautiful things that you have been making.

  200. pelArgoNNiA says

    HI from Sweden!
    Love Pretty Pink Posh! Love you challenge! Love your card, the coloring, the inspiration and seeing how you created the card!

  202. Jessica Hess says

    Hi Kathy! Sorry I haven’t colored in a few days. Maybe I will have time tomorrow. I love seeing this card. Adorable.

  205. Lisa Tilson says

    Masking is so clever, and you are right, it’s magical watching it come together, always worth the fussy cutting! I think your little boy and girl look so cute together, they almost needed a little bit of mistletoe above their heads too! And I love the way you use your stencils for the backgrounds on your cards. Hugs xx

  206. Joyce says

    Yay! For the daughter coming home from college. Hope you have lots of time together.
    And beautiful coloring and design. I always love how you transform your stamp sets.

  210. Marie Butler says

    HI!!!! Great coloring! I am enjoying this month’s coloring challenge. Keep up the good work!

  216. Bobbie says

    Awww I just love these cards with kids and you add so much character to them and makes them even more special. I don’t know how people seem to always win things on these give aways, I always post and yet nothing lol. Humm maybe one day I will get a surprise email lol. Thanks Kathy

  218. Cherri B says

    I love your scene cards – I always have to think about the masking so thank you for the tips!

  222. Sara S. says

    Hi Kathy!! This stamp is so creative and paired up with your coloring makes it just stunning!! I’m playing catch up on your blog because life has been hectic lately! Lol! I love reading your blog posts though:)

  228. Milka says

    Hi Kathy! :o) Love the scene you created. I love to see photos of creating scene process… all that masking and stuff and at the end MAGIC!!!LOVE IT!! :o) As always, your coloring is superb. :o) Thank you for another inspirational post, tips and opportunity to win amazing prize. Enjoy with your daughter. :o)

  240. Pearl says

    Hi Kathy!
    Thankyou for explaining how you did the masking. I have never done this before and will have to have a go now 🙂

  245. Moira OReilly says

    Hi Kathy! You have created such a lovely scene. I have never tried masking and stamping … oh so much to discover. Mainly, I am a scrapbooker but I have always loved my Copics and make all my cards … it is not until recently that colouring became such a passion (as a opposed to a means to an end … the card to send LOL). Thanks for so much lovely inspiration and motiviation xo

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Thrilled to hear I am helping you to explore and try new things. I appreciate you support for my 30 Day Coloring Challenge. 🙂

  246. Kristina Hein says

    I love being able to participate in your challenge! You are so encouraging to everyone! Thanks for all you do!

  247. Janet Trapp says

    Awesome scene and coloring! Love the use of the stencil
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    God bless!

  254. Alicia M says

    HI. I love the card you made, but I would not have the patience to do all that masking. Good for you

  265. TracyM #6773 says

    Hi Kathy 🙂
    Sorry I’m a bit late with my comment, I missed a few days while I was under the weather.
    LOVE your card, the scene is DELIGHTFUL, your colouring SO RICH!!!
    Hope you’re having a WONDEFUL time with your daughter!!!

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