Hi Everyone! Welcome to Day 2 of "The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge" Blog Hop. We are so excited to have Kathy Racoosin from The Daily Marker share her love of coloring with you! Today Kathy has assembled a blog hop to give your creativity a jump start with some of the stops that will be on “The Coloring Challenge Road Trip” & her favorite Online Card Classes. (We are in one of her stops!)
Here I attempted to do a no line coloring on the tree with Copic Markers with the new "A Beary Christmas" stamp set. (9/15 Release) I really struggled but I'm glad I tried! This is what makes this challenge so great! Feel free to go out of your comfort zone and just practice! You may end up loving the end result while gaining some experience!
Here I attempted to do a no line coloring on the tree with Copic Markers with the new "A Beary Christmas" stamp set. (9/15 Release) I really struggled but I'm glad I tried! This is what makes this challenge so great! Feel free to go out of your comfort zone and just practice! You may end up loving the end result while gaining some experience!
The premise of “The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge” is to color something everyday even if it’s for five minutes. (However feel free to jump in or out as time permits). Any coloring medium is welcomed. Click here for DAY 1. TO UPLOAD YOUR COLORING or here on Instagram or here on Facebook (FB is a closed group). Please remember to use the hashtag #thedailymarker30day. For kids & young adults, use #thedailymarker30daykids.
If you have any questions about “The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge” you can refer to Kathy's post.
GIVEAWAYS!!!
You will find lots of generous giveaways along the hop. So leave a comment here and we will select one random lucky winner for a $25 gift certificate to the Mama Elephant store! The full list of ALL winners from the individual blogs will be announced on Kathy's winner's post on Tuesday September 12th. (check each blog for the specifics of their giveaway)
***CONGRATULATIONS****
LOLA BORDA
You are our lucky winner! Please email mamaelephant.winner@gmail.com
***CONGRATULATIONS****
LOLA BORDA
You are our lucky winner! Please email mamaelephant.winner@gmail.com
Your next stop is Stamping Bella!
If you encounter a broken link please refer to the the full hop list to get you to the next blog.
If you encounter a broken link please refer to the the full hop list to get you to the next blog.
More about Kathy Racoosin:
Kathy from The Daily Marker is the creator of “The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge”.The Challenge is a great way to gain confidence with your coloring and join in a community of positivity and coloring enthusiasts. The challenge is also a great way to get full use of your stamps and coloring mediums.
(When sharing use #TheDailyMarker30Day so Kathy can find your work)
THE GOAL IS: To color something daily even if it's a few minutes but, certainly not required. It’s been proven that coloring can lower your blood pressure & make you feel happy and relaxed so it’s worth carving out a little time for yourself each day. You will find that Kathy encourages you along the way to stretch your creativity a little bit more and to feel successful with your coloring.
CAN YOU PARTICIPATE in the 30 DAY CHALLENGE? Yes! that would be awesome if you want to participate & feel free to jump in at any time during the challenge! Everyone is welcome! If you miss a few days don’t feel like you have to catch up. The challenge is meant to be fun and with no stress.
QUESTIONS? Read more on Kathy’s blog post here to see how to share you work and if you have questions, how to share, giveaways etc. Prepare to be inspired with daily posts and many videos for 30 days.
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We would also like to take a moment to mention that we are having a fundraiser on our website.
Because Together is Stronger. #TexasStrong
100% of Profits from select Mama Elephant products with the hashtag #TexasStrong will go to www.unitedwayhouston.org/flood/flood-donation to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey. (See Top Menu at www.mamaelephant.com for the #TEXASSTRONG Category)
Event will run from 9/2/2017- 9/8/2017 EST
100% of Profits from select Mama Elephant products with the hashtag #TexasStrong will go to www.unitedwayhouston.org/flood/flood-donation to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey. (See Top Menu at www.mamaelephant.com for the #TEXASSTRONG Category)
Event will run from 9/2/2017- 9/8/2017 EST
I think you did a lovely job of coulouring! Such a pretty card. Thanks so much for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable card! So excited about the coloring challenge!
ReplyDeleteYou may have "struggled" but there's no evidence of that....The card is adorable! TFS:)
ReplyDeleteYour coloring is wonderful!!! I need to try no-line coloring. Love this sweet card!
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried the no line coloring yet but this turned out awesome! Such a sweet card.
ReplyDeleteYou might have struggled but your card sure turned out really cute!
ReplyDeleteLove your card and the little bear.
ReplyDeleteI love your cute card!
ReplyDeleteOmg super adorable
ReplyDeleteLove the sweet little bears!
ReplyDeleteSo very sweet! :D TFS Angela
ReplyDeleteI am a Texan and really appreciate your generosity! I am not personally affected by the storm but know those who are. #texasstrong!
ReplyDeleteThis card is so adorable - sweetest little bears ever!
That card is so cute and I loved your no line coloring!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job with the no line water coloring. Love this cute card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet card!
ReplyDeleteYour generosity will be much appreciated by those in need!
Such a sweet card. Thanks for the chance to win lol!!
ReplyDeleteLike your card. Looking forward to coloring a bit each day.
ReplyDeleteYay for the the coloring challenge! That is such a sweet image and the tree is colored beautifully!
ReplyDeleteCute card. I love how you colored the tree to look like layered branches.
ReplyDeleteHaven't tried no line watercoloring. Yours is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable card. Makes me want to start on my Christmas cards : )
ReplyDeletesuch cute little elephants on a happy little card.
ReplyDeleteCute wee baby bear!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card love it
ReplyDeleteLove your card. <3
ReplyDeleteThis card is so sweet! And the little tree looks great! I love the look of no-line coloring and can't wait to try some more this month!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card with lovely coloring !
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card!Thank you for the challenge and the hop!
ReplyDeleteSuch a precious little card! Love it! Love Mama Elephant and love that you are donating to help Texas! You rock!
ReplyDeleteLove your adorable card! Totally love your style! ❤️
ReplyDeleteSweet Christmas card. Donation will help.
ReplyDeleteTotally adorable card! TFS!
ReplyDeleteThis card is precious and your coloring is amazing!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card and Xmas tree is so well coloured! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI think the results are wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour no-line colored tree looks great on the adorable Christmas card. Thanks for helping out Texas as well. Very generous and kind of you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet card, just getting started on my Christmas cards, so this was perfect timing. Love the no line coloring of the tree.
ReplyDeletelove this set, so cute! adorable card!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet image and your coloring looks great:-)
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet! No line colouring always intimidates me but I have tried it more recently - love your little scene and the tree look looks great! Agree the challenge is a great way to practise these things!
ReplyDeleteHow cute! Looking forward to when this set is released :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card and darling bears!!
ReplyDeleteWow those stamps are adorable!! Perfectly colored!
ReplyDeleteHow cute is that image? Makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteI love bears are this image is so adorable!
ReplyDeletefab card , no line colouring is something I've never been brave enough to try but yours looks great and super cute too, good luck with your fund raising too.
ReplyDeleteSo cute. The no line coloring is something I haven't tried yet.
ReplyDeleteThis card is precious! Love the little bears!
ReplyDeleteAww, that is so adorable!!
ReplyDeleteYou did an awesome job on the no line coloring on the tree! It totally looks like you just drew it on with the markers. Great job!
ReplyDeleteYour card is precious. I have not tried no line coloring but your result looks very good.
ReplyDeleteYour card is so sweet. Wonderful coloring job.
ReplyDeleteI love the soft look of this card...very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis card is too precious!!!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet card - thanks for being a sponsor.
ReplyDeletelovely cute card.. so adorable
ReplyDeletedarling card!
ReplyDeleteso a super cute card, love it.... The idea to help with the fundraiser is a really great idea, hope that God bless all the people... Hugs Ute (berucrafts/ bastel-traum)
ReplyDeleteJust the cutest thing and a wonderful idea to help the people of Texas that need it so badly.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card. And thank you for your support of those hurting in Texas.
ReplyDeleteLoving those cute bears. Thanks for the challenge Kathy!
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas tree looks lovely. I think the fact that you can see the various shades of green gives it more character. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI think u did a great job of no line coloring! Cute preview
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card. You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card and I like the tree, he is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love your card and I think your no line coloring is wonderful! TFS!
ReplyDeleteThese bears are just the cutest! I hope to try some no line coloring during the challenge, too.
ReplyDeleteVery cute card!
ReplyDeleteSoooo cool!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! And another chance to play along!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coloring!!...very inspiring!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute. Lovely no line coloring.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute Image and you did great!
ReplyDeleteI too tried no line water coloring today, using Mama Elephants Botanic Hello. I love how it turned out!
ReplyDeleteYou did a good job of the no-line coloring. I still need lots of practice at it. It's so pretty to look at cards that have been colored with this technique.
ReplyDeleteAnd, if I should win, I would like to donate the product value to your fund raiser as well.
Very cute card! Love those bears!
ReplyDeleteThumbs up for doing something great to help people suffering from hurricane!
ReplyDeleteI love coloring, and trying to to learn more about no line coloring! Thanks for sharing!
....Cute...cute
ReplyDeleteLove your wonderful card. Beautiful coloring.
ReplyDeleteAdorable card : )
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors...the bears are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteSuper sweet card and image. Beautiful no line colouring. Love it.
ReplyDeleteGreat start at no-line coloring! Always inspirational!
ReplyDeletesuper sweet of you with the donation for the hurricane and this card is just adorable!
ReplyDeleteYou did an excellent job!! Such a sweet card!!
ReplyDeleteThis card is too cute, my heart will melt !
ReplyDeleteIt's so wonderful to hear you are reaching out to Hurricane Harvey folks! That's amazing! Beautiful designs today too!
ReplyDeleteTake care!
Michele
Such a sweet card! Hoping to have lots of coloured ME stamped images by the end of the month for cards - obsessed!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card! I love the little bears. Thanks for supporting hurricane victims!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card! I love those little bears!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Have fun when Kathy comes!
ReplyDeleteFabulous no line coloring!'n
ReplyDeleteSweetest card!
ReplyDeleteI REALLY love the design on this card---so precious with the little baby hanging the star!!!!! What set is it from??
ReplyDeletePrecious picture.
ReplyDeleteGreat coloring.
thanks for sharing.
Beautiful card - thanks for supporting the hurricane victims!
ReplyDeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeleteLove ur coloring, pretty card.
ReplyDeleteThis card is so sweet! Thanks for the chance to win. I admire your support for the victims of the hurricane in Texas.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card
ReplyDeleteOh my cuteness, this stamp set is so very beary sweet. Love it!
ReplyDeleteOh my cuteness, this stamp set is so very beary sweet. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThe tree looks great with its no line colouring! And the bear duo is so sweet. (I've got a ME stamp picked out to use for the challenge one day this month!)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteThose bears are so cute, I love them!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Ela
What a cute card, I'm new to this card making coloring thing, hopefully I can produce something as cute as this one day soon!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful coloring !! So cute.💙
ReplyDeleteAwww, sooo adorable!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card:-)
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteYour no-line coloring turned out way better than my first attempt! Thanks for sponsoring this fun hop!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job on your card, it is so adorable!
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Sweet card! Love your little girl and boy stamps- so fun! Thanks for a chance to win!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious scene.
ReplyDeleteso sweet!
ReplyDeleteCharming card
ReplyDeleteand the scene
is so sweet.
Carla from Utah
So cute! It is my goal to learn no line coloring in the near future!!
ReplyDeleteSweet and precious!! Loved your no line coloring as well!
ReplyDeleteGreat image! I love no line coloring!
ReplyDeleteThis is an adorable card.
ReplyDeleteAwwwww, this just warms my heart! Love these sweet bears and your no line coloring
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I haven't tried no-line coloring yet.
ReplyDeleteI love this new stamp. Looking forward to your release
ReplyDeleteLove your card. I haven't tried no line water coloring yet. I think the time has come.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card!
ReplyDeleteI love the halo around your image, it really gives it more depth.
ReplyDeleteI've only tried no line watercoloring once and was happy with my efforts, but maybe it's time to try again. I think your scene is lovely and your watercoloring looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job colouring the tree...sweet image.
ReplyDeleteYour card is adorable and you did a great job on the tree.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card! Love the adorable bears!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job on the no-line coloring!
ReplyDeleteI love a good challenge!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job coloring -- such a sweet image!
ReplyDeleteWow! I'm always envious of those who have mastered :-Pline colouring!! Congrats!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very sweet stamp!
ReplyDeletesuch a cute card and your coloring is great!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Can't wait for the 10th.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the no-line coloring! It seems like that has a whole different set of go-to rules to make it work. When I tried it, I realized just how much I rely on those black lines!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card and your no line coloring on your tree is great!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about not always staying in our comfort zone and daring to try new techniques! The results can be surprising.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card...love the bears.
ReplyDeleteHave never been to good at no line coloring, so that's something to work on during this edition of the Coloring Challenge! You're tree looks great!
ReplyDeleteI've been scared to try the no line coloring, as I am not really very artistic, and I think your tree is beautiful. I love the bears decorating your tree.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful and fun coloring!
ReplyDeleteI just love the whole card
ReplyDeleteI'm so in love with this cute bear lifting the baby up to reach the top of the tree! CUTE!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet!
ReplyDeleteSuper sweet card <3
ReplyDeleteI really like your card - the bears are so cute and the tree is beautifully coloured!
ReplyDeleteThe no-line tree is so cute. Love the bears.
ReplyDeleteSuper adorable card. Great colouring.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!! Can't wait to see the next release...and I wish I was going to the party! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is just the sweetest card ever! I can't wait until your new release!
ReplyDeleteI think you did a great job no-line coloring your tree! That's one technique I'm going to make myself try during these 30 days. I've been too chicken to try it so far. I can't wait for this new release, although my wallet is scared...very, very scared!!!
ReplyDeleteCute card, I love the color combination.
ReplyDeleteLovely card! Can't wait for the release on the 15th!
ReplyDeleteI'm so in love with this bear and your colouring is perfection. Can't wait to see this set in the New Release!!
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable card! Such awesome colouring! Can't wait to get my hands on some of the new stamps/dies!
ReplyDeleteAngela, your card is just darling and you are right about going outside your comfort zone. I did that yesterday with a project I am colouring and almost gave up but pushed on and was shocked at the finished result. I could not have been happier!
ReplyDeleteWow, the tree is colored so beautifully. I am hoping I can color each day.
ReplyDeleteI just want to squeeze that baby bear. This image is super cute and so is your card. Thanks for your help with disaster relief for the Harvey victims.
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous card. Love the polar bears. And the tree looks great!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet card! Love the little critters and the Christmas theme.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your struggle with the no-line coloring. I must admit that I am very intimidated by that technique, too. I will just have to give it a try now. Thanks for your inspiration and also for a chance to win. :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card - love the no-line technique. It is one I have yet to try so I'm inspired by what you did.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute and adorable card!!
ReplyDeleteA+++ on your no-line colouring of the tree; certainly incentive for those of us struggling with this technique to keep on practicing! A most adorable scene! Thank you for the smiles and encouragement!
ReplyDelete~carol
This card is so cute!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely adorable, and fantastic coloring!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! Is it a new ME stamp coming out then? I love the bears!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet card!!! this is fantastic coloring!
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable card, real Christmas cutie!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh - this is precious, and your colouring is wonderful :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the card
ReplyDeleteLove the coloring on your card! # Texas Strong
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet card!
ReplyDeleteAwwww.... so cute! Sweet card.
ReplyDeleteAngela's card IS So Cute and Adorable! This card WILL make Anyone SMILE and BRIGHTEN their day! Great work of Art! Well Done! <3
ReplyDeleteI tried this once, let's just say I need more practice. Love your Adorable card!!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute. I love the sweet image.
ReplyDeleteYour card is so adorable, its very tender!
ReplyDeleteWhat exactly does no line coloring mean? I have heard this a few times. Guess I have some research to do.
ReplyDeleteVery cute card.
ReplyDeleteThat tree is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI love the softness you have created on this card. I love it!
ReplyDeleteStill trying to do no line coloring your card is great
ReplyDeleteSuper cute little bear! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeletegreat card, and such an adorable little tree.
ReplyDeleteLovely coloring. Cute card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colouring and such an adorable card. TFS 💙
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card! I can't wait until 09/15!
ReplyDeleteNo coloring is really hard but this came out gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable! Love this sweet scene... darling bears!
ReplyDeleteLove the card! This is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCute, cute cute. Thanks for sharing your idea
ReplyDeleteLoving those little bears and the soft coloring!
ReplyDeleteEep how totally adorable are those little bears :)
ReplyDeleteOh man. That is one technique I just have not gotten the guts to try yet :) Maybe this month!
ReplyDeleteYour bear looks fabulous. And, yes, agree, the whole point is to step out of your comfort zone. I'm trying new things as well :)
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