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August 31, 2012 •

a work in progress

 Hello Friends, How are you?? Any exciting plans for the weekend? We are heading to the beach…can you believe summer is over ?? Which means it’s official my DD is a senior!! So many good things happening. 🙂
I have been itching to make cards with these absolutely adorable owls from Penny Black called “Moonlight Owls” 
On most images I alter the eyes in some way …so I thought I would share some of those details today. Almost always I enlarge the eyes with a black Sharpie marker. On the second owl I drew eye lids and lashes. I also LOVE to use Glossy Accents and or Enamel Accents on the eyes. The second pair of owls above I added white enamel accents and waited for them to dry. After they were dry I added black enamel accents ON TOP of the white. So dimensional 
The owls at the top of this photo (above) I applied a thick coat of glossy accents. The next day I added black enamel accents ON TOP of the glossy accents. You have to be careful and practice on a piece of scrap first…be sure to get all the air bubbles out too. THIS IS MY FAVORITE…today! 
In this photo all I did was add the enamel accents. Don’t get me wrong…I love this look and use it often but, I love the layering of the liquids. Which is your favorite? 
Many thanks for your visit today and hugs, KathyP.S. the STAMPTEMBER activities begin Sept 1 at the Simon Says Stamp’s blog. Have you seen SSS’s exclusive stamps & dies?? Check them out here. 

  Filed Under: Markers, Quick Tips Tagged With: eye, New Penny Black 2012 stamps

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Comments

  1. Judy1223 says

    August 31, 2012 at 1:16 am

    Kathy, all I can say is this..you are AMAZING! The eyes are just amazing. WOW!

  2. Lucy Abrams says

    August 31, 2012 at 3:13 am

    I agree with Judy. Yo are amazing. You really made that stamp SHINE. Stunning coloring and accents. xxx

  3. Brenda says

    August 31, 2012 at 7:49 am

    I can see why you were itching to create these. They are just toooo adorable!

  4. Mary-Anne V says

    August 31, 2012 at 8:42 am

    Great ideas for using glossy accents and the enamel…love the glossy accents with the enamel on top.

  5. Lin says

    August 31, 2012 at 9:22 am

    Can’t pick a favorite, Kathy, they’re all so cute! Love the attention to detail you show us!

  6. Kelly Booth says

    August 31, 2012 at 9:43 am

    LOOOOOOVE them….So Dang Cute!!

  7. Annette says

    August 31, 2012 at 10:10 am

    wow I think they all look amazing..your coloring is awesome and seriously love those eyes..

  8. Barb says

    August 31, 2012 at 10:36 am

    I love them all! It’s such a joy to come visit you here to see what you’ve created – always so inspiring! Happy weekend, Kathy! 🙂

  9. Paula (PEP) says

    August 31, 2012 at 11:00 am

    The combination of the liquids – but I think variation is the key here for they’re different looks. Thanks for the brilliant tutorial – love the colours of the owls. You give me much pleasure in the way you alter images & make them so individual.
    Paula (PEP)

  10. Sandra H says

    August 31, 2012 at 11:03 am

    Wow Kathy, They are totally stunning x

  11. Latrice says

    August 31, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    These are great Kathy. Love them all really. The enamel is fun though. Great way to show us the differences. Love you!

  12. Geri says

    August 31, 2012 at 5:19 pm

    Personally, I love to add a bit of shine to parts of my card so I if I was absolutely forced to pick a favorite, I would likely choose the glossy one!

  13. paulettespretties says

    August 31, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    Hi Kathy,
    They are all great! But I love the white eyeballs with black pupils on top and the whole eye filled with glossy accents and pupil added on top or vise-versa. They are so much fun. I’m just in a whirlwind today. I want to be crafting and doing videos of crafting. LOL But I’m fighting with my FB page, they must be having some issues. Be sure to go over to LifeStyleCrafts blog and enter for a chance to win some of their new dies, they are giving away 2 dies of your choice, they are having computer issues today too, must be the rain. Hopefully lots of crafting tomorrow, I’ve got some holiday crafting to come up with and play with my new dies from my bday orders. I’ve got to get a bday card made for my dad! Have a Great Weekend.

  14. water dog says

    August 31, 2012 at 11:39 pm

    of the three images at top, I like the one on the right the most. that enamel really does make the eyes pop

  15. Bunnyfreak says

    September 1, 2012 at 12:18 am

    The glossy accents is my fav though they are all adorable.

  16. Jennifer says

    September 1, 2012 at 12:37 am

    Incredible technique! Love how you layered the liquids!

  17. Virginia L. says

    September 1, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    These owls are the CUTEST!! I love the colors–so bright and cheery! You do such amazing work, sista!

  18. Vicky says

    September 1, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    Adorable owls and great tips on making the eyes come to live! You are amazing!!! MISS YOU!

  19. Disp6194 says

    September 1, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    Love those little owls! The way you treated the eyes really made a big difference. I think I love the white and black enamel accents the most 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

  20. Helen F. says

    September 2, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    Oh how adorable your owlies are!
    I can’t pick a favorite cause I love each one equally :o)
    Fun inspiration here (as usual), Kathy

  21. Laura says

    September 2, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    Ahhh, how darling! Too Cute!!
    So that’s how you do it….I don’t know to let the white dry before applying the black. Duhhhhh. Guess that’s why the stuff went to the back of the stash pile, as I wasn’t using it correctly.
    Laura

  22. Elizabeth Allan says

    September 3, 2012 at 11:15 am

    These owls are a “hoot” Kathy! Great variations!!

  23. Deirdre says

    September 3, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    All three are ABSOLUTE stunners Kathy – fab. Love what you do with their eyes – so adorable.

  24. Love crafts forever says

    September 3, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    Amazing colors!!! Such a cute image too. I will add your blog to my side bar if it’s ok. I like to see more of your coloring, and i don’t want to miss it.
    Hugs Nataliya

  25. Cathy A says

    September 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    Oh Kathy, I love them all but I agree with you as to which is my most favorite

  26. joy says

    September 3, 2012 at 4:49 pm

    I love them all – they are so amazing! And, such personality when you add the details! You are one talented gal, Kathy!

  27. jengd says

    September 3, 2012 at 10:52 pm

    Cute! I gotta say my fav is the clear glossy accents with just the black marked on top.

  28. Laine says

    September 4, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    Wow Kathy – absolute perfection in your creation. Your coloring is amazing. I love how you used the glossy accents and such a cute idea to add eyelashes. Stunning!! Love the owls – they are sooo cute!!

    Just had to become a follower of your amazing blog.

    Hugs and smiles

    Laine

  29. Laine says

    September 4, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    PS – My favorite is the first one however with that said – I am amazed at how you created the eyes so perfectly on the second one too.

    Hugs and smiles

    Laine

  30. walchowDesign says

    September 4, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    Stunning how added all the extra touch to make those eyes stand out, Kathy!

  31. Efrat says

    September 5, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    So cute! Love them all.

  32. ThePurplePlace says

    September 6, 2012 at 6:04 pm

    Love these sweet and adorable owls and even more I LOVE how you colored them!

    I’m also a huge SSS fan and have had a blast buying some of the newest goodies, my latest package arrived today! YIPPEE!!

    Keep up the great shares!! 🙂

    Lisa

  33. Kelly says

    September 11, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    how stinkin’ cute! All are darling. I like the gloss and black enamel best.

  34. Kat says

    July 14, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    I’ve just been going through some past projects and just wanted drop a quick note to say how wonderful they are – very creative and inspiring. I have some new ideas for cards and I love using my copies although I’m very new at it so you are a huge help. Just wanted to say thanks 🙂

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      July 14, 2014 at 4:48 pm

      Thanks Kat. So nice to hear that you are using the categories and I can’t tell you how happy that makes me. Thanks for taking the time to tell me too. Hugs, Kathy

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