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Day 22. Details & Giveaway

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Hello hello!! How are you? Can you believe it’s Day 22!! ….  I am a little bummed I have a bad head cold and will be cooking for 18 people on Thanksgiving. I’m praying that it clears up fast so I don’t have to wash my hands fifty million times when I am prepping.

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When I saw these “Beautiful Baubles” from Newton’s Nook …. I knew I had to have some fun with them & it was the prefect day to color something fun when I was not feeling good. You might be wondering where this lovely scalloped frame from? It’s a Pretty Pink Posh die cut.

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Just some easy coloring without any shading (inside the ornaments) was in order. I did add a little shading on the outside on the left side of the baubles.

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After the coloring I just had to outline them with my sharpie.

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Then the most fun of all is adding white accents with my gel pen.

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Once the white gel was dry I went back with my sharpie to add some black dots, lines and go over the white lines to make them crisper.

GIVEAWAY!! Newton’s Nook has offered a giveaway of three stamps and a die cut for one winner. Woo Hoo thanks Newton’s Nook!

Just leave a hello in the comment area and I will announce the random winner at the end of the challenge. Good Luck 🙂

Have a wonderful day and see you tomorrow. 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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  4. Marianne says

    Oh my, Kathy, these are just fabulous! The stamps are fun, but you brought them to life! Hope you’ll feel better soon!
    Hugs, Marianne x

  5. Lucy Schmidt says

    These are the images I’m going to show my 9-year old niece when we pull out the markers, pens, pencils & images over the holiday. It looks great with just your “plain coloring,” but you are the step-it-up queen. We’ll try to start slowly, for both of us!

  6. BunnyD says

    What a lousy time to get a cold with all your friends and family around to enjoy. =(
    I hope you manage to get better in time for the festivities Kathy.
    I love Newton’s Nook and their and namesake kitty images. Generous of them to provide such a great prize.

  8. Ineke says

    Oh Kathy, this is oh so beautiful!!A dark winter,but not with these baubles.they bring the light! ☀️Ineke

  9. Angela says

    Hello Kathy,
    wow these ornaments are so amazing and your colouring so wonderful. I really love the accents you gave these ornaments with this white gel pen.♥
    I hope you get well soon for your thanksgiving diner.
    Hugs and greetings
    Angela

  10. Cruella says

    I love how something as simple as some gentle shading gives that extra OOMPF! to any motif! Get well soon!

  12. Jeanne says

    So sorry to hear you aren’t feeling well. I hope you kick the cold soon! Your coloring is beautiful as always. That white gel pen adds quite the pop. Thanks so much for the inspiration and the challenge. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! 🙂

  13. Tess Hackett says

    What a neat stamp, but your white gel pen work just puts it over the top. So, beautiful thanks for a chance at winning that pretty stamp set.

  19. Mel H says

    These are stunning…it’s all the extra details that really make this card special! It hardly looks like the same stamps after you get finished.

  30. Laura Johnston says

    I’m sorry you’re not feeling well. I’ve been sick this past week & am also hoping to be better soon! Blessings on your thanksgiving! I’m grateful that you do this coloring challenge- I love it! Coloring brings me great joy & peace…just what we need to spread this time of year. So thank you. Healing hugs for both of us!

  31. Merilee says

    Hello, Kathy! These are adorable little baubles! Thank you for hosting this fun coloring challenge. I haven’t been able to color every day–my out-of-town guests arrived and more on the way to celebrate Thanksgiving. But I have enjoyed it tremendously up until now. It’s been fun connecting with everyone on Instagram, on your blog and watching your youtube videos, as well!

  37. Mary W says

    My favorite way to relax is by doodling. Quick, easy, no mess, adore my gel pen colors, and the white and black marks at the end add that spark of life. YEA for doodling!

  38. barb macaskill says

    H E L L O ! ! !
    This is a beautiful card!! I love your trademark dots and the colors are so vibrant! They almost seem to glow! Totally in love with it!! TFS!

  40. stephanie says

    Beautiful I like them both very much….I forget to use my white pen! I think I need to keep it out on my messy desk to remind me to use it.

  41. Cheryl says

    Hope you get over that nasty cold soon! The ornaments are gorgeous, and your coloring is exquisite as always!

  42. Preety says

    Hello 🙂
    I love how you’ve colored and decorated the christmas ornaments. Its stunning!
    Cheers
    preety

  43. Jeanne-Marie says

    The white gel pen really does make a difference! They look beautiful! I’m sorry to hear you are sick, I hope you feel much better soon so you have energy to cook for 18 people!!

  46. SandraA says

    These ornaments are unique from most stamps I see …. or at least from the ornament stamps I own. I love how you can turn a simply colored card into a masterpiece of its own. TFS.

  47. Jean Bullock says

    Hello! Excellent coloring as usual. I definitely need to get a white gel pen. Hope you feel better soon!

  49. Linda Tupper says

    Beautifully colored ornaments. The detailing sure adds to the look. Thankyou to Newtons Nook for their genorosity. I sure hope you feel much better for your Thanksgiving dinner. Happy Thanksgiving to all your family! Hugs

  50. Kerry says

    Gorgeous! I am in awe of the way you add SHAZAAM!! to the card with the gel pen and sharpie! I am going to have to get myself a ton of them. Thank you so much for this inspiration. Well done

  52. Katie Ingram says

    Hello Hello!! I just love the way you colored these ornaments!! Love the details you add…love them!! Thanks for sharing!!

  53. Donna Rinckel says

    This is gorgeous, Kathy! I love ornaments for Christmas. And I love the way you add so much to them. I really don’t think like that when I am coloring so I have to get more into that because it just adds so much to the image. White and black accents. It’s amazing. Thanks for the inspiration.

  54. Debbie Peysen says

    Hi Kathy. You always amaze me. I have started outlining my work with black pen. I never thought to outline white gel pen work. Outlining the white gel pen makes the whole card amazing. That is why I read your blog each time. I learn something I missed before. Thanks to you and Newton’s Nook. I do hope you feel better for Thanksgiving and cooking for 18 people.

  56. Flo says

    Love all the detail you added to your ornaments. The difference is great between the progression pictures.

  58. Sandra says

    I really love when I see a stamp that can be colored in so many ways! What a beautiful card, and a white gel pen will become my best friend, thanks to you!!

  64. Woendi Levitt says

    Gorgeous. I love how just adding an outline with a black pen makes such a difference. And it’s also amazed me how much fun and the personalization that can be made to stamps when using a white gel pen.

  66. Zeljka says

    Wow,with these white details you make the allredy gorgeous ornaments to realy pop up…awesome idea and design… Hugs Zeljka

  67. Susan G says

    Great job. Those ornaments were already gorgeous with your color choices, and then…..ZING!!!! It really is amazing what a difference the white gel pen and black fine liner make. So beautiful. Thanks for all of the inspiration. I truly hope you will get better, feel better, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your loved ones.

  69. Valerie Breingan says

    I love NN.So pretty this is indeed.
    Hello Kathy
    I pray for your speedy recovery. Have a Happy,BLESSED, Thanksgiving.

  71. irene grau says

    So lovely! I say, Kathy, it really is amazing what a white gel pen can do to an image. Your finished art is stunning! Thanks for the giveaway.

  74. Anne Lewis says

    WOW Kathy WOW They are spool beautiful. I love your colors. What an inspiration. Thank you. Hugs Anne

  83. *Vicki* says

    Wow!! What a stunning design Kathy!! Really love that coloring and how you’ve made it pop with your markers!! Thanks to NN for the fun give away!! 🙂

  88. KT Fit Kitty says

    These ornaments are beautiful! I don’t remember seeing them at Newton’s Nook before, absolutely gorgeous! You’ve coloured them beautifully, and the details you added with the Sharpie and white gel pen really make these baubles look amazing! Very excited about this giveaway – I love Newton’s Nook! Thank you so much!

  92. Tracy Hawkins says

    These ornaments are beautiful,love your colouring ! I would love a chance to try these. Hope your cold clears up soon in time for your visiters, I’m suffering with a rotten cold too at the moment so know how you feel! Xx hugs Tracy

  94. cindym says

    these are BEAUTIFUL! Kathy–HELP! I so love your white accents, but STILL am having trouble getting reliable markings from my Signo + gel pen!!!!!!!!! Any ideas? thanks

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      I’m sure you have seen me warm it up on my finger. Some people say to store the pen with nib-down so that the leftover ink in the tip couldn’t dry up and create a plug. i don’t have any problems with my Sugno but you are not the first to hve struggles. There are some remedies online but I haven’t needed them so you might want to check them out. I coldn’t ive without my whiote gel pen. LOL 🙂

  97. Debbie Hight says

    Hello! I’m here again today since I am coloring each day with you. did you know Jennifer McGuire gave you a shout out in her video yesterday? said you are a copic boss 🙂
    have a great day!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Jennifer and I go way back. We enjoy giving each other shout outs. Thrilled to hear you are finding special “ME” time. 🙂

  100. Lynn D says

    Oh my goodness, you gave these ornaments pizzaz. This stamp set would make a great ‘lets color together’ activity. Hope the cold moves on to someone else real soon. Take care.

  102. Amy Seigler says

    Beautiful stamps! Love the coloring and the added detail you did. Hope you start feeling better! Happy Thanksgiving!

  106. Lavonne says

    As usual, beautiful coloring Kathy. 🙂 I hope you feel better quickly. Nothing worse than feeling sick while lots of people are around. 🙁

  108. Teresa Doyle says

    Hello, hello, hello! Oh Kathy, I hope you are feeling better QUICK! Cooking for 18 is a HUGE amount of work! (Ask me how I know!) As for washing your hands, 50 million times, I am a chronic hand washer at the best of times ad even more so now!….. (My 4 y/o grandson JUST got out of the children’s hosp. here, {4 days after my Dad’s funeral}, he had a blood infection and a double ear infection and they don’t know how the little guy got it!) Talk about a scary time…. …
    However, all is well now, things are becoming ‘normal’ again….Wash your hands as you normally would… cook… relax and enjoy your loved ones…Life is too short to worry about what we can’t control! {{{HUGS}}}}

    Oooops, got a little side-tracked…It happens a LOT these days…
    Thanks to Newton’s Nook for the generous prize and your card is ADORABLE! TFS and Happy Thanksgiving!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      So sorry to hear about your Dad. I’m glad your grandson is on the mend. So true..life is too short. Happy Thanksgiving to you. 🙂

  110. Carey Nusbaum says

    Hi Kathy! Your cards are adorable! The coloring is spectacular! Thanks for the inspiration and for the opportunity to win!

  116. Patti Willey says

    Hello! I hope you’re feeling better sweets! What a groovy set of ornaments I love what you’ve done with them! Two thumbs way up!

  117. Regina says

    Get well soon, Kathy! These ornaments are beautiful and they look even better with these white accents! Thanks for sharing and giveaway!

  121. Kim Potts says

    So sorry you aren’t feeling well Kathy 🙁
    Beautiful ornaments! Always love your white pen detailing too.

  125. Patt H. says

    What a bummer to get sick over the holidays! Hope you are better soon. Love your colorful ornaments. So much detail on these! Thanks for sharing.

  127. Donna Lewis says

    Hi Kathy. Hope you feel better soon. I love the way you have coloured these baubles and I love looking at your colour choices as I always learn so much.

  130. cassi says

    This is the first time I have seen side by side the difference that the black and white pens make on your colored images! I am in love with the extra something something they give to your projects. Thanks for all the fun during this challenge and I hope you feel better!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      Those little details are fun and make a big difference. Details add that extra time for you. Thank you for your kind words. 🙂

  131. Sandra L. says

    Seems holidays and feeling sick go hand in hand. My daughter gets sick every Thanksgiving. Feel better quick. Shopping, cooking and cleaning up for that many people is not going to be fun. We have a back up plan if my daughter wakes up and knows she can’t possible do all that…pack it in the car and transport to my house. She can rest and I’ll cook.

    I love this stamp and put it on my want list. It reminds me of vintage ornaments that I have that belonged to my grandmother. You have as always colored it gorgeous and the addition of the white is beautiful. Love that die.

    Happy Thanksgiving!

  132. Mary Holshouser says

    Sometimes simple is best.
    the ornaments looks great.
    thanks for sharing.
    Hope your cold gets better before
    Thanksgiving. Hard to enjoy company
    when you’re not feeling well.

  133. carol says

    Such pretty ornaments that you’ve elevated to stunning with your colouring! Amazing how the outlines and dots add such impact! WOW!
    ~carol

  135. Lucy E. says

    Hello! Hope you get
    Better! I use YL essential oils
    to help fight off those nasty
    colds and other infections 🙂

  138. Andrea (doppeltsolustig) says

    Oh my, I hope you get well soon and can enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner! <3

    Your card is so lovely! Those black dots on top of the white ones are pretty cool. Will have to try that soon 🙂

    Sending happy thoughts across the pond 🙂

  139. Barbara Mcdonald says

    Hello. Love the simplicity of this card. Hope you get to feeling better soon. And thanks for the chance to win some great stamps.

  155. bev p says

    I am so sorry you are under the weather. PLEASE take care of yourself! And do not fret if you can’t do all that you want to do. None of us is superwoman: the biggest lie of the 70’s! I promise to forgive you if you don’t share every day if you will take care of Kathy so we can see more of you in the future. :-)) And I adore these stamps. And, yes, of course you had to doodle all over them. Kind of addicting, isn’t it!

  156. Cherri B says

    Your ornaments are stunning! The card is so pretty! Sending you all good thoughts to feel better for your dinner. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

  158. Diane F says

    Hello, Kathy. Cute ornaments; the details that you add are always amazing. I hope you feel better quickly.

  163. MARLENE KLING says

    MY FAMILY RECENTLY SUFFERED A TRAGEDY…MY GRANDDAUGHTER WAS KILLED WHILE SERVING AS A PALM SPRINGS POLICE OFFICER. MY INTEREST AND DESIRE TO MAKE CARDS JUST SEEMED TO LEAVE ME, BUT SEEING THIS CARD AND HOW BEAUTIFUL IT IS HAS MADE ME WANT TO TRY TO MAKE SOME CARDS AGAIN. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR GOD GIVEN TALENT WITH ALL OF US PAPER CRAFTERS.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your grandaughter. She must have been a very brave woman. I’m sure you were very proud of her. My heart goes out to you. I am so humbled that I made a difference. Take care of yourself. Hugs, 🙂

  164. terrie rodrigue says

    Sorry that your under the weather….get well soon
    Your bauble card is beautiful especially the colors that you used….just awesome
    Thank you for sharing with all of us…..

  167. Susan Wareham says

    Hi! love that stamp set and what you did with it. I just have a thing for Christmas Ornament stamps and this is a great set.

  169. Brenda Lilley says

    So cute, Kathy! Your adding the white and black highlights to the ornaments took the card to a whole new level. Thanks for sharing!

  185. rufus says

    Amazing ornaments. Sorry about the cold, it’s bad enough to feel lousy, but esp. when you’re cooking for 18 on Thanksgiving! Hope you feel MUCH better ASAP.
    Happy Thanksgiving

  195. Kathy H says

    Beautiful ornaments Kathy! I wish I’d know about these stamps before I finished all my cards – guess I’ll start on next year’s! I want to wish you and your loved ones a wonderful Thanksgiving and Thank You for all that you share with us.

  196. Cathi Thorpe says

    I love the doodling on the ornaments! I never think of things like that. I feel your pain with the cold, I’m fighting with one, too. Feel better soon!

  197. Melissa B. says

    Wowsers Kathy! What great coloring! Makes me want to color, of course it is bedtime and I am beyond ready. 🙂 Hope you are feeling better soon!

  199. Traci Starkweather says

    Hello Kathy!
    I’m so sorry you are feeling under the weather! If it’still family and friends coming, ask them if they could make/pick-up: a green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, whatever… Most grocery stores selling casseroles and all of the fixings made and sold separately. Or they will make an entire Thanksgiving for 8 for around $65. It does need added cooking, but everything is together and so much easier to handle! Everything from appetizers, to gravy and includes dessert. Of course, you don’t get the 14-16 desserts we have at our family Thanksgiving…we girls like to bake! Just don’t over do it, you don’t want to be sick in bed when you could be visiting with loved ones. Take the Vitamin C and Echinacea, drink hot tea, and rub on the Vicks. I pray you will wake up Wednesday feeling great and energetic!

    I love how you colored these very unique ornaments from Newton’s Nook! They look spectacular! It must have taken you forever to get all of that white gel on there, and then teeny black dots on top of the white! Thank you for yet another give-away.

    I didn’t see the prize winners on the Altenew Release Blog-hop today. That is where we are supposed to look, right?

    By the way, if you have little, white, raised dots on your hands– they probably are not chicken pox. They are probably white gel dots!

    He IS Able!
    Traci Starkweather tracistarkweather@gmail.com

  201. AnnB says

    Hi Kathy! You’ve coloured the ornaments beautifully, all your little dots make such a difference, in my book you are an amazingly talented colourist and I’ve loved all the challenges, thank you.
    Please get well soon, I’m just coming down with a cold too.xx

  202. shartl says

    Oh, those white dots are so fun and really give your design lots of energy! Love those ornaments and bright colors!

  203. IzzyScrap says

    Gorgeous baubles Kathy ! And wonderful colouring as usual ! And I love your final touch with the dots, your baubles look so much prettier ! For your head cold, did you try the essential oil Ravintsara, one drop in the inside of your wrists, you rub them against each other and you smell it several times in the day ! The smell is strong but this is so efficient !
    Thanks for sharing.

  204. Bobbie says

    Yet again when I thought you couldn’t amaze me anymore than you have then BAM you go and do it again. This card is just beautiful Kathy. Thanks

  206. Arianna Barbara says

    Hello Kathy! I wish you Happy Thanksgiving!
    Thanks Newton’s Nook for the beautiful chance! I love its products! And, as alwways, your card is really stunning!!!

  207. Aileen says

    Hi Kathy, hope that cold is clearing up. I can see why you fell in love with these stamps, they colour up beautifully and your details with the white gel and black pen finish them off perfectly. Well done

  219. Madna says

    Beautiful ornaments! The white highlighting really makes them pop! Hope you’re feeling better soon.

  225. Erna Taylor-Stark says

    I have had the creeping cruds for a couple of weeks now, I hope yours disappears soon!
    I am sending good thoughts your way and wishes for a great family Thanksgiving. Although I live in the U.S. now, I still cannot get used to Thanksgiving in November. Ours (in Canada) is the second Monday in October leaving plenty of time to get ready to celebrate Christmas!

    I love your site and always find inspiration along with some giggles – every time! Take Care, Kathy.

  226. TracyM #6773 says

    Hello 🙂
    LOVE your card Kathy!!!
    The colours are GORGEOUS, the ornaments SO ELEGANT and you have added your signature touch of AWESOME with your white accents – LOVE IT ALL!!!

  227. Dorothy says

    I love your creative talent!! It makes me want to stop what I’m doing and go create something!! I love these ornaments and the special flair you give them! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with all of us!

  233. Kate B says

    Gorgeous ornaments! I really like the look you get from outlining with the sharpie & using the white gel pen – that’s a technique I’ll have to give a try! Thanks for sharing & for all the inspiration!

  234. Angela W says

    Hello! This is another great example of how to use these ornaments. They also look very pretty just embossed in white on a solid color of card stock!

  237. Jennifer Lubinsky says

    Hello, super cute card. I love the ornaments. It’s time to start all the Xmas cards. Thanks for the dea.

  240. Janet Trapp says

    Totally awesome! You rock everything Kathy! Thanks again for sharing all your gifts with us!
    God bless!

  241. Anne Rifat says

    Hello Kathy. Hope you manage to shake your head cold very soon. Love you work and continue to aspire to your creative genius.

  250. pelArgoNNiA says

    Hello! Love Newton’s Nook! The card is absolutely stunning! I hope your Thanksgiving went well. Thank you for this wonderful challenge!

  251. SusanME says

    Hello! I cannot believe how much you add to these images! That white gel pen of yours is your magic wand!

  257. Billie A says

    The ornaments are stunning. I love seeing them before the white pen and the black sharpie. You are so inspiring. I did add a card to your challenge and I did the white dots. I wasn’t sure where to add them but I did like the completed look to the card. Thanks again for the inspiration. Sorry you have a cold and hope you got through Thanksgiving ok. Just now catching up on your posts after being gone so not sure if you mentioned it since.

  258. renee milner says

    Such pretty ornaments! They have the cutest stamps. The white marker adds so much! That nasty head cold is going around here in N. Texas too.

  259. Nancee Purdum says

    Hello! I just love how you add the marker and white gel pen details! Beautiful work! I’m sure by now you are feeling better! Hope you made it through Thanksgiving! 🙂

  261. Lisa Tilson says

    These are great baubles to colour and of course, they become magical with your white gel pen and sharpie outlines – totally makes them pop! And that die is cute 🙂

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