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January 22, 2018 •

Day 8. Altering a Holiday Stamp

Hello Friends!! Welcome to Day 8. I hope you don’t mind a super quick post today… I have to get up in 4 hours to get on home and then I will go straight to the hospital …  My step dad, David is having surgery so if you are the praying kind can you say a little prayer for him?

I have always loved this stamp called, “Carol Singers” even though it’s a holiday stamp it happens to be perfect for wintery card. I added music notes so it looks like they are singing.

After Christmas our family went on a little trip and I colored this while away. I thought I would save it for when I was at CHA.

I cut the ornament off the ear and turned the line into a little bow.

A quick background and vellum on top was a quick way to finish the card when I got home. I am looking forward to catching up to all the coloring. Enjoy your day and thanks for your visit. Hugs, Kathy

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Comments

  1. pamboe says

    January 22, 2018 at 10:11 am

    I have that stamp and love it too! Thanks for the idea of using it for winter and not just for holidays!
    I hope your step-dad’s surgery is successful.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      January 22, 2018 at 12:28 pm

      Thank you so much we need all the prayers we can get 🙂

  2. Susan G says

    January 22, 2018 at 10:21 am

    You are sooooo clever. I must go through my holiday stamps and use my BRAIN and find new ways to use them. Thanks for giving us a clever idea. You’re the very best. Love the challenge…I always play along, but don’t do the facebook things. I love your posts. Thanks.

  3. Christine Piechura says

    January 22, 2018 at 10:26 am

    Prayers going out for a smooth surgery and recovery for David.

    I love this stamp! Can not wait to see how you did the patterns, I love it!

    Take care Kathy

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      February 3, 2018 at 9:53 am

      Thank you so much, Christine. I appreciate all the prayers, so very much!

  4. Sue D says

    January 22, 2018 at 10:28 am

    Great alterations and keeping your step dad in my prayers.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      February 3, 2018 at 9:54 am

      Thank you kindly, Sue! Much appreciated!

  5. Bunny Dobbie says

    January 22, 2018 at 10:48 am

    Great use of the Stamps! Cut the scarf tails off and your Bear is a folk singer or a hipster in a turtleneck. There you go into Autumn!

  6. Anne Sturgeon says

    January 22, 2018 at 11:13 am

    So cute. I bet we all have holiday stamps we could alter. I am imagining what song they are singing….saying a prayer for David and your family too. Safe travel.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      February 3, 2018 at 9:54 am

      Thank you very, very much, Anne!!!

  7. Lee says

    January 22, 2018 at 11:14 am

    What a great idea and how super cute. Would make a great Birthday Card any time o’ year.

  8. Carol H. says

    January 22, 2018 at 11:16 am

    Sending prayers for your step dad!

    Love how you changed up that stamp! Beautiful coloring of course!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      February 3, 2018 at 9:55 am

      We can use all the prayers. Thank you, Carol.

  9. Lagene says

    January 22, 2018 at 11:19 am

    I love how you created a wintery card with these carolers!

  10. Susie Lessard says

    January 22, 2018 at 11:26 am

    I don’t have this stamp Kathy, but I’ll tell you what I like: I liked the sentiment background, and the vellum to soften it a little so the focal image is still the star of the show. And the addition of the musical notes was the cherry on top! It’s the little details that take a card a notch up! Safe travels home, I know it’s a long flight, I made that flight every couple of months when we lived in Phoenix to visit with the kids – Vance made it several times a month for business. And yes, prayers for a good report for your step-father.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      February 3, 2018 at 9:55 am

      Thank you, Susie!

  11. Henriëtte says

    January 22, 2018 at 11:51 am

    Love your card and the idea to make it a winter card! I love your background.
    Hope everything turns out well for your step dad, I will be thinking of you both.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      February 3, 2018 at 9:55 am

      Thank you very much, Henriette. I appreciate your thoughts.

  12. Barbara Rademacher says

    January 22, 2018 at 12:11 pm

    Prayer prayed. I prayed for David’s quick healing.

    I want to tell you I absolutely love your critters.

    Barbara

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      February 3, 2018 at 9:56 am

      Thank you kindly for the prayers, Barbara.

  13. Joyce says

    January 22, 2018 at 12:15 pm

    What a great idea. I love how you added so much pattern to the clothing.

  14. Sheri K says

    January 22, 2018 at 12:33 pm

    Very cute card–love how you turned it into a non-holiday card! Yes, I’m praying now for you step-Dad, pray all goes well with his surgery and he rehabs well! I wish I could have seen you while you were here, I’ve seen lots of your video’s and others. Creativation was so close to home, but alas, I’m not in the industry! Safe travels.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      February 3, 2018 at 9:57 am

      Thank you so much for all the prayers, Sheri! We certainly need all the prayers we can get!

  15. Jenny Lee Yamasaki says

    January 22, 2018 at 12:35 pm

    Sending lots of hugs and prayers to you and family! Praying for successful surgery followed by a speedy recovery. ❤️

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      February 3, 2018 at 9:57 am

      Thank you sweet, Jenny!

  16. Becky Green says

    January 22, 2018 at 12:49 pm

    I LOVE IT when you can alter stamps, Kathy! It just creates something SO YOUR OWN!!! IF this is for your Step-Dad, I’m SURE he will appreciate it! Yes,I’ll be praying for him today! Have a SAFE TRIP HOME!!! 😉

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      February 3, 2018 at 9:58 am

      I appreciate the prayers and kind words, Becky. Thank you.

  17. Holly Young says

    January 22, 2018 at 1:04 pm

    I love the fun patterns you put on their clothing. Wishing your step dad a successful surgery!

  18. Avra Williams says

    January 22, 2018 at 1:58 pm

    This is SO cute! Have a safe flight home, and prayers to your step dad!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      February 3, 2018 at 9:58 am

      Thank you so very much, Avra!

  19. robin patrick says

    January 22, 2018 at 2:00 pm

    I absolutely adored this card! The detail on the clothing was incredible! And it was fun to see how you used Christmas stamps as winter stamps. I rarely buy Christmas stamps because I know they will be packed away for almost a year. thanks for posting this even while preparing to go to the hospital. Blessings and prayers for your step dad.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      February 3, 2018 at 9:59 am

      Oh Robin thank you so much! Your compliments made me smile and I appreciate all the prayers so very much!

  20. Billie A says

    January 22, 2018 at 7:04 pm

    This is a great idea. I have quite a few winter images Christmas theme images and I hate that they are only used once a year. I think often of what can I do. this is a great idea.
    My prayers for your safe trip home and a big prayer for your step father and your family.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      February 3, 2018 at 9:59 am

      Thank you, Billie!!!!

  21. Tracey Magner says

    January 22, 2018 at 11:35 pm

    Awww Kathy, I AM the Praying type YES!! I took a few minutes right now and when I say my prayers tonight I promise you, your Step Dad will be in them along with you and the rest of your family, Try not to worry, just Pray and put it into God’s hands Kathy, and it will be allright.
    Bless you, your family and most importantly your step DAD !!!!
    Hugs

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      February 3, 2018 at 10:00 am

      Thank you so so so much, Tracey. Bless you for your kindness and prayers as we certainly need them right now.

  22. Tina Krauer says

    January 23, 2018 at 8:48 am

    Aw, this is so sweet and clever, Kathy!! I always ADORE your patterns you create ond your teeny tiny details you add – so precious!!

    And of course I will pray for your step dad too! And keeping my fingers crossed that everything will go well!

    Hugs & take care!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      February 3, 2018 at 10:00 am

      Awe, Tina …. thank you so much!

  23. Erna Taylor-Stark says

    January 23, 2018 at 8:08 pm

    Kathy – I hope all went well for your step-dad and he makes a full recovery. Prayers and well -wishes are being sent your way.

    Thank you for keeping our colouring community alive with your posts, your giggle, your “mistakes’ (which never seem to be mistakes) and for just being you. There are many days I look to you to lift me up.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      February 3, 2018 at 10:02 am

      Oh Erna thank you for your prayers and well wishes as well as your super sweet words to me. Your comment means a lot to me so thank you very much!

  24. Gail Plaskiewicz says

    January 23, 2018 at 10:41 pm

    I love what you did with the bunny’s ear and how you made a Christmas stamp into a stamp you could use anytime of the year. I have some stamps that are Christmas but they could also be winter like snowflakes or snowmen. I’ve never thought to do that but you gave me a great idea. I love when that happens! Thank you so much!
    Every night and day I pray for everyone I know and I don’t know, living or dead in this whole world so you and your step-dad are in my prayers everyday. Then I pray especially for anybody who asked me for prayers or who I said I would pray for so you are good to go!
    I could use some prayers from you too. Every year my sister does The Big E, the 5th largest fair in the country. There is this nice couple near us whose husband makes wooden things with a lathe. The wife had a mastectomy and then they found cancer in other parts of her body. She was doing better and now my sister told me she is on hospice and she doesn’t have long. I feel so sad and I was crying before. Her husband and her did lots of fairs but they were going to retire, now this. I know you can pray for people who are dying too and I know you are a Christian so you will. Thank you so much. I want to meet you so bad! I wish you lived closer.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      February 3, 2018 at 10:03 am

      Thank you, Gail!

  25. Beverly Jordan says

    January 24, 2018 at 1:26 pm

    So inspiring to color all those designs into the sweaters and outfits! You blow my mind!! Thank you for all you do and am keeping David and your family in my prayers! Hugs!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      February 3, 2018 at 10:03 am

      Thank you kindly, Beverly. It means a lot to me!

  26. maria f. says

    January 24, 2018 at 4:51 pm

    Oh those rich colors! And the plaids, stripes….

  27. Tara Prince says

    January 26, 2018 at 9:28 am

    Sending prayers!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      February 3, 2018 at 10:03 am

      Thank you, Tara!

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