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Hello Friends, How are you today? Are you ready to celebrate? It’s Mama Elephant 4th Birthday and I am super excited!!  I love everything Mama Elephant and it’s an honor to be hopping with some talented gals. Prizes, discounts and a freebie is how Mama Elephant celebrates. (blog hop list is at the bottom of this post)

Today I have three cards and a video for you….. Shall we get started?

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Poinsettias yes please!! I have always loved this holiday favorite. Coloring the flowers in a non traditional way was my goal since I need cards asap. I believe the sentiment can be used all year even thought it’s a holiday stamp. We certainly need more peace, joy and love in this world.
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I stamped the poinsettia with a light ink and started adding light layers of color with my colored pencils. A sharp tip really helps! When finished I always go back and add a darker color to the nooks and crannies. The sentiment was stamped with this ink. Glossy Accents were added for water droplets to the petals and the flowers center.
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Same pencils were used on this card … just colored differently. For both flower cards I inked up some blue distress ink and used a Simon Says Stamp dot stencil to give the background some pizazz.
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At the end of my video I share the dot stencil part of this card. Did I say I can’t live without glossy accents?
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Click here to see the video for this card….stumbles and all. I mentioned how much I LOVE the door in this adorable stamp set and how it breaks my heart that I ran out of time. To create the background I used some post it tape and distress ink.

 

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If you have patience and the time add three coats of glossy accents to your card.. it is worth the time. Be sure to add lots of dry time between layers. I like to add the second layer just before bed so in the am it will be dry.
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 The rag  and blending solution gives you so much texture. 

Check out this year’s Birthday promos and specials!! wow!! 

From 10/15-10/17
Take 10% off the entire store. In stock items only. No rain checks. No coupon code needed. All prices as marked.
From 10/15-10/31
Spend min $100* – get a free ‘Just a Note’ 4×6 stamp set.
Spend min $150* – get a free ‘Just a Note’ 4×6 stamp set and ‘Zipper’ creative cut die.
(Subtotal minimum amount must be met before any shipping fees/tax/customs.)
Free item(s) will be automatically added to your cart. Free item(s) valid only a single order. Orders cannot be combined. Limit one free offer per customer/order.
Free offer valid 10/15-10/31 or while supplies last!
GIVEAWAY!! To celebrate this mega anniversary release, up for grabs are three $25gift certificate to the ME store! That’s a total of 9 winners for the 3-day Stampede! Winners will be chosen at random from the collective blogs in the Stampede. Winners will be announced on the last day of Stamp Highlights. You have up to 4 chances to qualify to win!
» 1. Leave a comment on this blog post «
» 2. Like/share Mama Elephant on Facebook: 
» 3. Follow/tweet Mama Elephant on Twitter«
» 4. Follow/tweet Mama Elephant on Instagram«
 Each action qualifies for one entry, max 4 entries per stampeder please!

Here are today’s designers, make sure you ‘stampede’ your way through all of them and check out what they created with the newest products!
 
Mama Elephant (the first stop in the hop)
Kathy Racoosin — You are here–
Keeway Tsao —next on the hop —
Karolyn Loncon
Laura Bassen
Vera Rhuhay
Thanks for your visit today it’s always so appreciated. Have a great weekend. Hugs, Kathy
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Comments

  1. Erica A-B says

    Absolutely fabulous colouring as always, Kathy! Love how the flower looks so different by using different colours.

  4. Laura P. says

    Hi Kathy, your cards are fabulous, as always! Thank you for showing your stumbles…I know I learn from them and it is inspiring to know that someone as talented as you also has glitches once in awhile!

  8. Susan G says

    I really enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing your stumbles…makes me believe there’s hope for the rest of us. I do love Mama Elephant’s charming stamp sets. Your flowers are the absolute best. No one does coloring better than you. Can’t wait for November 1!!

  9. Judy B says

    Like you Kathy, I love that door and the cute little doggie. You did an amazing job coloring this! Thanks for sharing.

  10. Linda Tupper says

    Just stunning looking cards. I just love the new release from Mama Elephant. I just adore the door set.

  12. bev p says

    I totally agree: there’s nothing like glossy accents, especially for a glassy look. Love the dimension and shine. Also, thanks for the tips. I didn’t know that you can add Copic over colored pencil. Of course, that kind of freaks me out a little, because it’s that many more supplies in a stack waiting to be put away! (I end up doing most of my coloring at my desk while I’m listening to things on my computer!) Can never seem to get the craft table cleaned off enough to actually use it!!!) You are awesome. Thanks.

  13. creatingincolors says

    All three are such beautiful cards. And I agree with “love-peace-joy” as a year-round sentiment.

  15. Jennifer K says

    Gorgeous cards Kathy and your colouring is so amazing! I love the polka dot background with the gorgeous flowers, looks fantastic!

  16. sandym says

    Hi Kathy 🙂 Both your cards are gorgeous, but I am especially in love with your superb coloring on the poinsettia card. Off to watch your video now!

  18. Lindar C says

    Poinsettias are one of my favorite flowers and I love how you colored them in a non traditional color.

  19. Debbie Barba says

    Beautiful coloring on all three of your projects Kathy! Love your background techniques! You make them look so easy. A must try! What a great release from Mama Elephant! Love your pj’s…lol and appreciate you taking the time to share your talents with us!

  20. Sue D. says

    Great cards. Love the polka dot background on your poinsettia cards, and the little doggie card is adorable! I couldn’t open the video, but will definitely be back to try again. TFS!!

  22. Bobbie says

    Very nice as always Kathy, call me crazy but I did go back and count your UM’S there were 29 yes Kathy 29 times you said um lol. Sorry had to do it just for fun. Always love your work and really love that you do video’s. Hope you had a great night afterwards.

  25. Dawn Y. says

    Such beautiful cards, Kathy! I love that you traveled with your colored pencils and added the stenciled polka dots later. The Glossy Accents on the window really make it pop. You have inspired me, Kathy, to pack some craft supplies for my next trip! I’m really looking forward to the November Coloring Challenge! Thank you for all of the kindness that you share with all of us! ♡

  27. Kim Thomas says

    Your cards are just beautiful! I’m in awe of your coloring. It’s stunning! Thank you for the inspiration. Take care, Kim 🙂

  30. Vicki Smith says

    The coloring on your first card is unbelievable! You are a master. Thank you for sharing with us.

  41. CherylQuilts says

    Kathy, you never ever cease to amaze! Your coloring is out of this world, and I love both ways you’ve colored the flower! And the polka dot stenciling is glorious! Beautifully done!! Hugs!

  46. JoAnneR says

    I so much enjoy watching you color and doodle. All three of these cards came out so nice. Thanks for sharing.

  50. Roxy says

    Wow love all three of the beauties you have colored! And that whole scene of the kitty in the door fabulous ! Looking so forward to
    Nov 1st
    Big hugs!

  59. Janet Ingraham says

    Absolutely beautiful poinsettia and love that door stamp/die and how you made the pup sitting inside the door and still have it open. I too love glossy accents.

  66. Gail Plaskiewicz says

    I love how the plant isn’t the usual color of a Poinsettia plant, at least not one I have ever seen. I love how you colored it and that background is amazing! I just got some big dot stamps and I will have to do a background like you did for a card. Your card is so beautiful as usual. I would expect nothing less! LOL
    My sister bought me a pair of leggings. They have dots all over them, white dots on black pants. While they are cool on their own, they are kind of boring for a crafter like me. Guess what I am going to do with them? I am going to color some of them in and I am going to put crystals on some of them. I’m not sure exactly how I will do it, like half colored and half crystals, but they will look so fun and funky when I get done with them that they won’t look like the same pants. I will post a photo when I get done with them.
    Off to the next hopper on the blog. I can’t wait to win something! Can’t wait for the next coloring contest!

    • Gail Plaskiewicz says

      Forgot to mention how much I love the doggy and the doorway. You mentioned Glossy Accents. I think I have some but I’ve never used it. I have to see if it’s still good because I want to try it! Will let you know when I do.

  67. Denise Bryant says

    Fabulous cards! Love that pup in the doorway and your beautifully colored poinsettias!

  71. Christy Q says

    Gorgeous cards, Kathy!! I love the glossy accents added to the door. Thanks for the tips on adding them in layers. Now I just need to practice the art of patience! That, and planning ahead. 🙂

  72. Sandra L. says

    Gorgeous cards as always with mad coloring skills. Thanks for all the tips, techniques, video and letting us know that even the best of the best runs into a glitch. I know I do way to often. The poinsettia’s are beautiful in their non tradition colors and the door might just be my favorite. Thanks for sharing.

  76. Kari V. says

    Beautiful coloring and shading! I always learn something from your videos. Love these new stamps!!

  81. Dee Earnshaw says

    Your coloring is gorgeous (as usual LOL) but your backgrounds are so inspiring – I will have to try this techniques out, too:)

  82. Carla Hundley says

    Terrific job on all
    your cards. Loving
    that cute doggy
    and beautiful
    coloring.
    Carla from Utah

  83. deborah kaye says

    Your cards are wonderful. I especially like the poinsettias ones. Thank you for sharing!

  96. Elise S. says

    Cute cards! These two sets are my favorite from this release. You colored the poinsettia beautifully! I just got a new set of colored pencils and I can’t wait to start using them.

  98. Nora says

    Both of these cards are amazing. The way you colored those poinsettias with the colored pencil is just STUNNING!!! It looks so real. Beautiful design.

  100. Heather Lynn says

    Your coloring is amazing as always. I can’t wait to get my meowmas and woofmas stamp set and use that door as a focal point. Thanks for sharing!

  103. SandraA says

    OH My Goodness! Your cards are amazing. This is my first visit to your blog so I’m thinking I need to spend some time browsing. TFS!

  117. Carey Nusbaum says

    Kathy, you are so amazing at coloring! I wish I had your talent. Have you considered creating a beginner’s coloring class series? If not, you should! You are so talented! Thanks for the AMAZING cards you created! Stunning! I love the background on your door card!

  127. Renee VanEpps says

    Wow Kathy!!!! Every time I pop into your blog your coloring gets even better!!! And I don’t know how that’s possible because it’s already amazing to begin with!!! I am seriously in awe at the way you colored these beautiful poinsettias! Your shading and highlights are IMPECCABLE and I especially like the brown veins in the stems and leaves instead of just the normal green on green. Kinda pissed I just got rid of my Prismacolor pencils now!! (They hurt my hand, so I was never using them lol). Take care

  129. Revital Zuckerstein says

    Amazing coloring of the flower!! Beautiful colors and the second card is so adorable!

  147. Angie Hall says

    I love the informal atmosphere of your videos. It’s like a friend just stopped by to chat and color. Loved all 3 of the cards. Thanks.

  149. Teresa P says

    Amazing coloring on the poinsettia cards. Love the background stencil and the shading around the flowers. The door set is amazing, one of my favorites from the release and I can’t wait to get it. Thanks for sharing videos and your amazing coloring. Looking forward to Nov 1st.

  157. Georgia says

    Beautiful cards and coloring . I love the effect glossy accents give. I use it on the windows when I stamp and color my vw bug or pickup stamps . I really enjoy your blog.

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