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July 8, 2020 •

Day 8. Be a Mermaid & Make Waves

Hello Friends! Welcome to Day 8. Thank you for returning each day and for posting your inspiring coloring !! f you are taking it all in from the sidelines a big thanks to you for watching!

*** On another note all winners for my Giveaway Incentive have been announced here. 

Simon Says Stamp had a new release last week and I didn’t have a chance to participate in the blog hop but, wow so much inspiration. So many are enjoying this beautiful mermaid stamp set called, “Be A Mermaid” Love it!

The mermaid tail was linked up with … you guessed it … Gina K. Designs Warm Glow ink. Copic markers were my first layer of color.

To add highlights and accents I used colored pencils on top of the marker. Cutting up the waves I was able to add five layers instead if three to my window card below. I stamped a sentiment on some heavy weight vellum and added lots of Lucy’s sequins!

See you tomorrow and thank YOU again for your visit. Hugs, Kathy

P.S. To share you coloring ON MY BLOG  click here to link up.

There are 2 other ways to share what you are coloring. If you want to join a community of coloring enthusiasts I recommend Instagram  or FaceBook. FaceBook and Instagram are both places to connect with the coloring community and great places to share what you are coloring. Please Tag me,Kathy and use the hashtag #thedailymarker30day. Children   #thedailymarker30daykids.

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  Filed Under: 30 Day Color Challenge, Markers, Simon Says Stamp Tagged With: #thedailymarker30day, Be a Mermaid Simon Says Stamp, day 8, Mermaid, Simon Says Stamp, vellum

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Comments

  1. Jo says

    July 7, 2020 at 3:43 am

    Looks amazing!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      July 11, 2020 at 6:28 pm

      Thank you Jo

  2. Dot Freel says

    July 7, 2020 at 11:08 am

    Your waves are magnificent as is your mermaid tail! My favorite card of yours in a while!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      July 11, 2020 at 6:28 pm

      Thank you

  3. Stacey Kowbel says

    July 7, 2020 at 11:55 am

    Fabulous card! That mermaid tail is gorgeous and the waves are stunning!

  4. Teri Spracklin says

    July 7, 2020 at 2:02 pm

    I love these, Kathy! I need to try brown more often for the shadows. I adore those waves, too!!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      July 11, 2020 at 6:31 pm

      Thanks so much

  5. Nora Noll says

    July 7, 2020 at 3:18 pm

    WOW!! This is GORGEOUS!!! That water is breathtaking!!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      July 11, 2020 at 6:31 pm

      Appreciate your kind words Nora.

  6. Julie Booker says

    July 7, 2020 at 6:46 pm

    I just love this! I love the colours and shading. It’s funny, I use brown and French grey for my shading when I use my prismacolor pencils but I don’t think to use it when I Copic colour or watercolour. Might have to try that in the future.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      July 11, 2020 at 6:32 pm

      Thank you Julie

  7. Andrea Hastilow says

    July 8, 2020 at 7:27 am

    WOW ! Really loving your waves, so much fun with all the colours. Who doesn’t want to be a mermaid if they got a chance, even just a day ! Off to care on a piece it inspired me to do . Stay safe, healthy and most importantly happy creating with colour x

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      July 11, 2020 at 6:32 pm

      Thanks so much

  8. Meghan Kennihan says

    July 8, 2020 at 10:14 am

    This is incredible!!! JAW ON FLOOR!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      July 11, 2020 at 6:32 pm

      Thanks Meghan!

  9. eleanor chua says

    July 8, 2020 at 11:20 am

    Love how you changed the design of the mermaid’s tail. Your waves looks so cool too!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      July 11, 2020 at 6:37 pm

      Thank so much

  10. Lori Spitzer says

    July 8, 2020 at 2:52 pm

    Your tail and waves are SO, SO beautiful! Thanks for sharing. I don’t know what I am doing vis-à-vis posting things to you (or to Gina’s site either, for that matter), but I am coloring. You’re an inspiration. Thanks!!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      July 11, 2020 at 6:37 pm

      So glad you are coloring!

  11. SarahC says

    July 8, 2020 at 5:12 pm

    Love your card and love water and mermaids. Wonder if you didn’t realize your “ sending vitamin sea “ is upside down or if it was a late night oops. I’ve done several of those mostly not deliberate. Occasionally it’s just to see if my relatives are really alive and well.
    Looking forward to more fun during this 30 day coloring adventure.

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      July 11, 2020 at 6:38 pm

      Did I notice the oops? Not until now! Oops!

  12. Linda W. (ScrappinBari) says

    July 8, 2020 at 5:37 pm

    I wasn’t too excited about a mermaid tail stamp until I saw your card, Kathy! Totally amazing coloring on the tail and the waves and I love how you featured them in the circle window. Still with you on the challenge – hope to continue posting every day!

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      July 11, 2020 at 6:38 pm

      Thanks so much Linda

  13. Marlena M says

    July 8, 2020 at 7:23 pm

    Stunning work Kathy! I love the way you layered the waves~

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      July 11, 2020 at 6:38 pm

      Thanks so much Marlena

  14. Rhonda says

    July 8, 2020 at 10:36 pm

    Beautiful Kathy! This card is so magical! ‍♀️

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      July 11, 2020 at 6:39 pm

      Thanks Rhonda

  15. Gab says

    July 9, 2020 at 3:51 am

    This is stunning Kathy

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      July 11, 2020 at 7:08 pm

      Thank you

  16. Mary Holshouser says

    July 9, 2020 at 11:17 am

    Love how you tucked her tail into the
    waves. Some examples I’ve seen
    haven’t done that and it ruins
    the illusion. thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

  17. Tracy Moloney says

    July 9, 2020 at 10:53 pm

    PURE MAGIC!

  18. Fikreta says

    July 10, 2020 at 2:15 pm

    so very nice!

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