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Day 5. Coloring on the Airplane & Giveaway

Hello Friends! Can you believe that it’s Day 5. already? Where does the time go?

For my coloring today this was 85% colored on the airplane! My seat was so tight it was hard to dig in my carry on & I spilled my pencil shavings but, still managed to color… thank goodness I brought my clip board … that saved me! My friend is moving for the East Coast to the West Coast so I flew to AZ to help her.

Ok let’s talk about this awesome butterfly called, “Butterfly Blossoms” ! It’s from Reverse Confetti and from a butterfly lover I think this one is refreshing  unique!

Lots of giveaways this month and the to simplify 60 giveaways … yes SIXTY!  (plus others coming) I Decided to try something new. Feel free to let me know your thoughts.

A huge shout and thanks to all of these companies!

Simon Says Stamp

Gina K. Designs

Lawn Fawn

Honey Bee Designs

Art Impressions

Avery Elle

Colorado & Company

Concord & 9th

Hero Arts

Mama Elephant

My Favorite Things

Newton Nook

Picket Fence

Power Poppy

Studio Katia

The Grey Muse

Three Room Studio

Trinity Stamps

Off to bed to get my beauty rest. See you tomorrow. Hugs, Kathy

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

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P.S.S. If you have any questions about the coloring challenge you can refer to this post . If you want to get my posts in your mailbox you can sign up here or subscribe to my videos here.

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  4. Chloe Misevski says

    I feel like I am repeating myself everyday, but this is stunning!!! I love the clipboard idea, I saw you share it on Instagram previously and I used one recently while waiting at a doctors appointment to help pass the time. I found colouring a much more enjoyable way to pass the time and I wasn’t scrolling on my phone (like I usually would have).

  6. Ankita - thespringleaf says

    Your coloring is sooo sooo amazing!! A big thanks to you for announcing super fun giveaway. I am having a wonderful time playing with colors since ‘thedailymarker30day’ coloring challenge has started. Now , ready for Day 5 I have playing in this challenge through my instagram handle ‘thespringleaf’

  8. stempelfrida says

    Oh my goodness! I am usually already impressed with your coloring, but doing this no-lines on the plane is awesome! I tried to color sometimes on a plane myself, but it was so shaky and bumpy, that I decided, drawing and coloring is not for a plane. … and then imagine your pen rolls off the table…. and you need to crowl around under the seats 🙂 … I guess I prefer doing it in a nice stable place with more space, hihihi.
    Kind regards from stempelfrida

  10. Robyn Oliver says

    Firstly that is an absolutely beautiful butterfly Kathy — AND coloured on an airplane WOW — I love soft colours, I imagine it helped the time fly too just like the first 5 days… Secondly a big big thank you and the sponsors for such generous giveaways…I have my fingers crossed, happy colouring, Robyn

  12. Teresa Dougan says

    Love the colors! Wish seats on planes were not so tight-ugh-hard to color when swished.

  14. Jeanne says

    Gorgeous coloring, Kathy! Such dedication to color in such a tight space. And the results are stunning. Thank you for all YOU do to encourage everyone!

  15. Catherine L says

    So beautiful! I love the line of flowers going down the card and your coloring is amazing.

  17. Sarah says

    So beautiful coloring. And you are so kind. You make a great job!!! All your meny comments are so kind and nice ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for your work

  20. Avra N Williams says

    What a beautiful butterfly! Thank you so much for your daily inspiration, and for your generosity and the generosity of the sponsoring companies!

  22. Cynthia Cole says

    That butterfly is gorgeous! I can’t imagine coloring on an airplane in a cramped space.

  23. Henriëtte says

    Gorgous colouring Kathy, there is so much depth in the butterfly, awesome!
    Love the gorgeous stamp set and what you did with it. Thank you so much for sharing, happy colouring and “see” you tomorrow.

  24. ionabunny says

    Yes, time sure does whizzy whizzy by. Beautiful butterfly beautifully coloured in what sounds like a not ideal situation. Wow, thanks to all the sponsors for the amazing prizes. I have linked up my day 5 make. Really enjoying colouring a little bit each day. Hugz

  25. Danielle Vincent says

    Omg this is stunning! So beautifully colored Kathy! I use a clipboard when coloring too. Thanks for the generous sponsors for the giveaways and to you for the constant inspiration and encouragement.

  26. Karen Grove says

    Whenever I’m feeling a bit uninspired, I always know that coming to your blog will give me just the right dose of inspiration to get back to my coloring.

  27. Dayle Schenk says

    Gorgeous butterfly! I can’t imagine how long it would take to do this! But so happy you share your talents with us!

  30. Janice Harrison says

    Talk about a great use of time! Done on an airplane…wish I would have been sitting next to you.:-)

  31. Patricia says

    Using your pencils on an airplane is a great idea! However, I had so little room I had trouble even reading a book! Your coloring is beautiful!

  32. Subhashini says

    This is such a gorgeous stamp set, love the way you placed the flowers, your coloring is stunning.

  33. Barbara L Skinner says

    Your artwork is so inspiring, you take stamping and coloring to a whole new level, thank you!

  38. Pam says

    Wow! I can’t be,I even you could do that on a plane!!
    I’m a butterfly freak, so that’s are scrumptious!!

  39. Heather Mills says

    Girl, you always seem to be on the move!! And yet, you still manage to create so many stunning coloring creations! Love this beautiful butterfly! And what an amazing bunch of giveaways; so generous of you!

  41. Chevron2 says

    I love the beautiful design of the stamp, and you made it WOW!! What GREAT INSPIRTATION so far and thanks to you and the fab companies for such opportunity to win!!

  42. Dee Earnshaw says

    I don’t know how you managed to color on a plane – they never give you much room to eat let alone color – Your ‘lost’ shavings made me smile – great job!!

  44. Lori says

    Just beautiful!

    I have a question I’ve been wondering for awhile, have you ever brought your copics on an airplane? Just wondering how that works out.

    Thanks in advance.

  46. Carol H. says

    Oh my wow! This butterfly stamp is awesome and your coloring has made it the most awesomest! (is that a word?LOL!) Don’t know how you manage to color on a place–I’m impressed!!! Thank you for all you do for our craft community! Hugs!

  47. Sheri K says

    Beautiful coloring as always Kathy. I am participating, I just need to take some photos!
    I hope you enjoy your time in AZ, our weather is lovely right now, cool mornings and evenings and warm in the afternoon!

  50. Denise Bryant says

    Love the Butterfly Blossoms set! Gorgeous card! So much depth to your coloring… it looks fabulous!

  54. Nancy Wilcox says

    Beautiful butterfly!! Thanks for all the encouragement and inspiration and big thanks to the great sponsors.

  56. Kari S says

    Wow! I love how you pick colors I wouldn’t normally try and make them look beautiful! I am going to try and step out of my comfort zone when coloring today!

  61. Vickie D says

    Such a fantastic job! I can’t do that well on a still surface. I can’t imagine trying to do it on a plane!

  63. Mischelle says

    Today instead of a Birthday card I have already made, I’m going to color a special card. My twin granddaughter’s birthday is this week. I am making a card especially for the, using Art by Marlene stamps I just received, along with new Zebra pens and background paper I made using alcohol ink, hand sanitizer, and a Gel plate over the weekend!

  68. Bunny Dobbie says

    Your work is so beautiful Kathy. You inspired me to colour and Jennifer inspired me to make cards. I usually use the outside cover of a smaller size colouring book to colour on when I take my pieces with me. But I should pick up a clipboard. Less bulky and I could clip my work to it of course. One of my favourite techniques I learned from you is the terry cloth and blender ink one for “texture”. Thanks for your constant inspiration.

  69. Kathy H says

    Such a beautiful! l butterfly Kathy! It looks like it comes right off the page! The coloring reminds me of vintage style from years ago. Do you have a method for choosing your colors?

  70. Beverly Jordan says

    You go Kathy!!! I love your dedication and inspiration for us!! This is so pretty and detailed!!!

  71. Patricia says

    I love butterflies so, of course, this was a delight. I expect that there were many happy people on your flight as they walked around and saw your work. What dedication. Blessings.

  72. Ruth Tinkham says

    Your work is amazing. I save so many to keep looking at them daydreaming and mesmerized. Someday I will attempt the process. Until then, I will keep daydreaming….

  73. Georgia Dimitriadou says

    Wow wow wow, I can’t say how stunning this card is!!! Like everything, the theme, the colors, everything!!! As for the giveaways, yes like it soooo much. I hope to be lucky!!!

  74. Olga V. says

    Ha! A clipboard!!! Kathy, thank you for sharing your tip! I color my card images on airplanes all the time, and the thought of using a clipboard never occurred to me!! It’s brilliant!!! Stunning image, by the way! Thanks again! 🙂

  76. Donna Oates says

    Your coloring never disappoints. This is stunning. Done on an airplane makes it even more amazing!

  77. Susan G says

    Stunning. I actually, kind of, gasped. It’s just so beautiful. So beautifully colored. The tiny lines outlining the butterfly. I love the way you add to an already lovely stamp to enhance it even further. So very inspiring. Thanks to all the companies who’ve helped to support your wonderful 30-day coloring challenge. So generous. (I can always hope) Please continue your inspiration for all of us. Thank you.

  80. Janet Trapp says

    So absolutely stunning❣️I love my clipboard too☺️ Your giveaways rock from so many super companies

  81. Cyndi Morris says

    That butterfly is gorgeous and your coloring is amazing. My dream is to be seated next to you on my next flight. I’m a nervous flyer and watching you would definitely relax me.

  83. creatingincolors says

    That’s another beauty, Kathy, and you get extra points for creating that squashed into an airplane seat.

  84. Mel H says

    So pretty! I usually spill my pencil cup all over the desk, and make a huge mess, so I do feel your pain!

  86. Lisa Byers says

    Your butterfly is gorgeous!! I can’t you did that on an airplane! It’s amazing! The colors are so beautiful!!

  92. Becky Green says

    Kathy, when I scrolled down to see what you had for us today, I GASPED! THIS IS GORGEOUS!!! ;)<3 DO TELL how you did this? It has that light & airy feel to it too, as a butterfly should!!! ;)<3

  95. Nancy Stott says

    From one butterfly lover to another – simply gorgeous! I cannot believe you colored it on an airplane! Thanks for all you do for the crafting community!

  96. Mirella Rogan says

    First of all – just WOW! I don’t even colour away from my desk, let alone outside of the house! I cannot even imagine attempting to colour on the plane (but maybe that’s what travelling with kids does to you, lol – I do colour with them sometimes, in their colouring books, but not sure it counts? :P), and I know you do it quite frequently, so hats off! This looks fabulous, yet again! And flying over to help a friend with a move?! Go you! Your generosity is also amazing, thank you, from the bottom of my heart – for everything that you do!

  97. Sharon O says

    Beautiful coloring, especially on an airplane! I’m sure your friend appreciates your help as much as we crafters appreciate what you do for us!

  100. Sherry W says

    Pretty! What fun – so many giveaways. You support the art so enthusiastically, it’s lovely that these companies support you in this way.

  101. Jackie S says

    Absolutely gorgeous Kathy. I don’t know how you manage to color so beautifully with all the airplane movement. I tried and my project was a hot mess.

  104. S says

    Lovely card. Those airline seats can be so limiting for movement, but it’s great you were able to color anyway.

  105. Arianna Barbara says

    What a lovely butterfly!!! Colors are amazing!
    Thanks for this great chance to win and to all of these companies too!!!

  106. Terry B. says

    I love your coloring, you make it look so easy!
    What an awesome giveaway, too. You are kind and generous!

  108. Christine Miller says

    I am even more impressed with this beautiful image knowing that you colored it on the airplane. You are a top-notch friend, too, to make such a trip to help with a big move! Gorgeous work and confirmation that I am right to have this pretty image on my wishlist!!

  109. Yvonne says

    Your coloring is amazing. What’s even more amazing is that you did this on the plane! I’d be vomiting over my coloring. Ha!

  110. Teresa Doyle says

    Oh my goodness Kathy, I wish I could colour this well in my craftroom much less on a plane! You are awesome AND a good friend! (I don’t know why but I haven’t been able to link up for the last two challenge’s. No worries, it is what it is.

  113. Joanne Travis says

    What a wonderful friend you are to fly so far to help your friend with her move! So sweet.

  116. Tona says

    Amazing work, especially doing most of it while on a plane.
    Thanks to all of the generous companies for the giveaways.

  119. Erna Taylor-Stark says

    I said it on Instagram and will say it again. I am running out of words to describe your fantastic colouring style. Thank you.

  120. Melissa Friedrich says

    Amazing coloring of the beautiful butterfly, and so challenging on a plane too! Thanks to all these generous sponsors for giveaway and all the support for coloring.

  122. Brenda Rohlfing Simpson says

    Your butterfly is beautiful beyond words! Your demonstration of how mobile coloring can be is an excellent example for us all. I’m sure the lighting wasn’t the greatest on the plane either although you would never know!

  124. Monica says

    Such a generous gesture of yours Kathy. Thank you for the encouragement. To me, creating is more meditation than actual work. Cheers!

  125. Gail Plaskiewicz says

    Oh my gosh, I love this stamp so much! I need another stamp like I need a hole in the head but this is beautiful! I LOVE what you did with this! Sometimes I do cool stuff like that & the most of the time, I don’t. I do have to say that I like what I do 99% of the time though. I have to ask you about a plane because I am flying for the first time in Dec. since 2001 & I want to bring my coloring. What can I bring exactly? Does it depend on the airlines? I wanted to bring my embroidery but that requires scissors & a needle & that might not be allowed. My pencils will be sharp but not sharp enough for them to think I will harm someone. What about gel pens? Will they get funky on a plane & maybe not work? Like I say, it’s been a real long time since I’ve flown so I really don’t know the rules. Can’t wait to see what you do tomorrow!

  126. Heaney says

    Beautiful colouring on the butterfly. Thank you for sharing a picture of the stamp of which you coloured the image. This is helpful to me as I can learn how you mix-match the stamps to make pretty card.

  128. Patt H. says

    Absolutely gorgeous butterfly & equally gorgeous coloring! You are a true friend to help with the hard job of moving that far.

  129. karenladd says

    Wow, I can barely manage to color at home in my craft room and there you are making beautiful things on an airline flight! That butterfly is glorious!

  132. Danielle Dietz says

    I am in love with the design of this card Kathy. It appears the flowers are falling from the sky. So sweet!

  133. Jill H. says

    You’ve inspired me to take some supplies with me on my 5 hr flight next week!! I’m usually a Copic girl, but this is a perfect opportunity to get some much needed practice in with my pencils.

  139. Debbie Peysen says

    This butterfly is so awesome. I love the flowers coming down the middle. Thank you to all the companies who gave to the giveaway. A big thank you to you for putting it all together.

  141. Surekha Galagoda says

    Dear Kathy
    Your coloring really rocks and the colors you selected to color the butterfly makes it look like a icing cake. Thank You very much dear sponsors. I use to suck at coloring and thanks to your inspiration i can feel i am improving but a long way to go. It is ok i will pursue the God given opportunity to teh best of my ability. I honestly dont have enough words to thank you. May God bless you and your family always

  142. Kris says

    Thank you so much for all of your hard work in bringing all of this content. When I grow up, I want to be able to color like you!

  143. Monica Linerode says

    I think that it’s a great idea to randomly pick 15 winners a week in order to break it down from a total of 60. At first glance at your butterfly card, I thought I was seeing die cut flowers but because of your awesome coloring it’s shading. Awesome card!

  144. Anne Sturgeon says

    I have this amazing set and can’t tell you how much fun I have had coloring that butterfly. The color combinations are so unlimited. Each one turns out so beautiful. Love how you added the flowers . Looking good… also thank you for your generosity. These packages sound amazing,

  146. Nora Noll says

    Every time I fly I bring pencils but never wind up using them. Last time I let a little girl color with them. This is GORGEOUS!! Have fun on the West Coast!!

  147. Holly Jackson says

    Kathy, whoa, this is beautiful! I am a butterfly lover too! Good thing your flight didn’t have too much turbulence! If you can color on a plane you can color anywhere!

  151. MrsB8T says

    Totally understand the struggle of trying to get something done on an airplane. Your card turned out great!

  152. Clarissa Vicencio-Wickens says

    Its really awesome that lots of companies support what you do and I am blessed to be taking part in your coloring challenge.

  153. SHartl says

    The colors in this GLOW!!! I’m sure your friend is so grateful for your help and company, and we’re in awe that you are keeping up the coloring!

  154. Jaya More says

    Hey, it looks very beautiful n colourful butterfly… & U did it so nicely..
    just want to say the magic in ur hands… No matter when n where y r colouring, just keep it up!

  155. Jean Chaney says

    Your friends must have really moved to the boonies to not have cell phone reception. I would just lose my mind, LOL! Pretty and lovely coloring, Kathy!

  157. Hanh says

    Wow! This is really amazing! Love all of the details that you added! It made such a difference!

  158. Kerry myers says

    I love this card you did AND this stamp! The sentiments and flowers are beautiful. You made it come alive. Love love love watching you work. I learn so much

  160. Bev Chapman says

    Thanks so much for the daily inspiration. Well at least it will be warm in Arizona. Good luck with the packing.

  161. Joan Kinnischtzke says

    Love your choice of colors Kathy! And all the details you add really take it to the next level. As always, thank you for the inspiration!

  163. Priyanka Dogra says

    Love the coloring! This is the first time I am doing the coloring challenge and I am loving it!

  168. Julie Booker from NZ says

    So pretty. I love the colours you have used.

    What a bunch of wonderful and supportive sponsors you have for such a fabulous event. They all deserve a big shout out.

  169. Joyce Boylan says

    Beautiful! And what a wonderful friend to help another to move! I think I’ll have a go at coloring a butterfly during this challenge.

  171. Marty Harris says

    The way you use and color this image is so very beautiful. I really appreciate your use products from of a great variety of companies. I’ve hardly ever seen Reverse Confetti and this set is perfect for so many uses. Thank you.

  172. Elise Converse says

    I love the richness of your coloring. I am also impressed with your pencil coloring. I’ve got to dig into your tutorials and learn how you get these results! What I really love about your butterfly card is that looking at the stamp itself I would never have imagined such a beautiful result from what appeared to me to be a fairly boring stamp.

    I know imagining results from a stamp set is not something I excell at, so I always look for examples from other people. I never slavishly copy a card, but seeing how other people use a set of stamps sends me happily down a creative tunnel to my own conclusion. (I kind of treat recipes the same way.. I never follow a recipe. I just use it a a flavor guide. I have no idea what this says about my creative process!).

    Thanks for sharing your expertise and your truly lively results.

  178. Jan Arnold says

    That coloring is so amazing! You always inspire me. I haven’t tried coloring on the plane before… a clipboard would definitely help! Going to look for one before I hop on the plane next week to go home!!♥️

  179. Tracy Moloney says

    BEAUTIFUL … even more so knowing that you coloured it “in flight” – WOW!
    THANK YOU for sharing and INSPIRING 🙂
    THANK YOU to all the generous sponsors too!

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