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The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge Blog Hop [Giveaway closed]

06/2/2018

Welcome to The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge Blog Hop

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Kathy Racoosin from The Daily Marker loves to share her love of coloring with you. This is the 10th challenge she has hosted. Questions & answers plus more info on The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge can be found here. If you are more visual here is a video. To see DAY 1 of the coloring challenge click here.

If you are new to the challenge …. The premise of “The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge” is to color something every day even if it’s for five minutes. (However feel free to  jump in or out as time permits). Any coloring medium is welcomed. Please remember to use the hashtag #thedailymarker30day  and tag @kathyrac . For kids & young adults #thedailymarker30daykids.

Be sure to read my post to the end, as Kathy has some giveaways and I have one too!

Ok, onto my project! I knew I wanted to give some love to a stamp set I haven’t used yet, and I also wanted to create a set of cards. I had an idea in mind right away, but before I share the finished projects I wanted to share a little reminder.  I spent a long time creating 10 Distress Ink Backgrounds. I thought they were going to be perfect for the cards I had in mind. The process was super fun, but they ended up not working for this card set. At first, I was frustrated with the wasted time, but I just set them aside for another day. I think it’s a good reminder that not everything works out the way I want in my studio space the first try.

Ok, onto the success stories (haha)

Mister Harley decided he wanted to be featured on a bunch of birthday cards, and he wanted to dress up for the occasion. The perfect set for this is Newton’s Nook Costume Party

Newton's Nook Designs, Costume Party

Since the ink smooshing backgrounds weren’t working for the card designs, I decided to do some ink blending with Distress Oxides. I used Picked Raspberry, Spiced Marmalade, Squeezed Lemonade, Twisted Citron and Peacock Feathers.

Concord & 9th, Confetti Card Dies
Lawn Fawn, Stitched Scalloped Rectangle Frames

I then used Concord & 9th’s Confetti Card Die, to cut out the background. I also used Lawn Fawn’s Stitched Scalloped Rectangle Frames. Once I got the backgrounds all set up I stamped out 10 Mister Harley’s and all of the different costumes. I colored them with Copic Markers.

For the sentiments, I used “WOOT” (which is a word I use often, thats why I love this set so much) from the CZ Designs Birthday Palooza Stamp Set

Birthday Palooza, CZ Designs/ Simon Says Stamp

I stamped it on vellum with Versafine Onyx Black and embossed it with clear embossing powder. I stamped “It’s Your Birthday” on white strips of cardstock with Lawn Fawn Black Licorice Ink.

To finish off the cards, I added a little bit of Stardust Stickles here and there. I just wanted a touch of sparkle. Mister Harley really had a fun time dressing up in all the costumes, I hope you enjoy this card set!

Giveaway [closed]:

Lawn Fawn, Beam Me Up

To make this blog hop even more inspiring and fun I wanted to offer a giveaway!! Comment below by June 6th and tell me what your favorite method of coloring is. I will choose ONE winner to get this Lawn Fawn “Beam Me Up” Set. (US Only)

WINNER

Congratulations Joyce Erb!!! (I have emailed to notify her that she won)

You will find lots of generous giveaways along the hop along with the 3 prizes above that Kathy will be raffling off (check each blog for the specifics of their giveaway). Kathy is announcing her winner June 10th

Next on the hop is: Gina K Designs

Full Hop List:

Here is the full hop list  If you encounter a broken link please refer to the full list to get you to the next blog.

The Daily Marker

Altenew

Concord & 9th

Creative Chick <—- You are here

Gina K Designs

Hero Arts

Honey Bee Stamps

Jennifer McGuire

Kristina Werner

Lawn Fawn

Lime Doodle Design

Mama Elephant

Neat & Tangled

Paper Smooches

Power Poppy

Simon says Stamp

Stamping Bella

Stampin Libby

Understand Blue

Waffle Flower

Wplus9

Supplies Used

Supplies I used are linked throughout the post. Click on the picture and you will be taken to the product. I use affiliate links when available which means if you make a purchase I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!

Newton's Nook Designs, Costume Party
Newton’s Nook Designs, Costume Party
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Concord & 9th, Confetti Card Dies
Concord & 9th, Confetti Card Dies
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Lawn Fawn, Stitched Scalloped Rectangle Frames
Lawn Fawn, Stitched Scalloped Rectangle Frames
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CZ Designs Birthday Palooza
CZ Designs Birthday Palooza
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxides Set of 12
Tim Holtz Distress Oxides Set of 12
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad Set Of 12 Ranger
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad Set Of 12 Ranger
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Tsukineko Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad Vf-82
Tsukineko Versafine Onyx Black Ink Pad Vf-82
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Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tools Ibt40965
Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tools Ibt40965
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Stardust, Ranger Stickles
Stardust, Ranger Stickles
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Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy
Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy
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3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE GLIDER 0.25 Inch Adhesive Glue Gun
3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE GLIDER 0.25 Inch Adhesive Glue Gun
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Simon Says Stamp, Clear Detail Embossing Powder
Simon Says Stamp, Clear Detail Embossing Powder
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Lawn Fawn, Black Licorice Ink Pad
Lawn Fawn, Black Licorice Ink Pad
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Fiskars Microtip Scissors
Fiskars Microtip Scissors
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  1. Denise Bryant says

    June 6, 2018 at 10:51 am

    Love the backgrounds and adorable cards! Looks like your cute kitty!
    I am loving my Zig markers!

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  2. ELIZABETH CRAWLEY says

    June 6, 2018 at 9:17 am

    So far I love coloring with copics but I am still quite a newbie. I’ve enjoyed trying water color with some distress inks too. Your backgrounds are amazing!!

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  3. Christine says

    June 6, 2018 at 8:25 am

    So far I like coloring with copics – even though I don’t really know what I’m doing …

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  4. Keena says

    June 6, 2018 at 8:19 am

    Your cards are absolutely adorable!! I’m so glad I stopped by! I love colored pencils right now with copics being a very close second!!

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  5. Gail Plaskiewicz says

    June 5, 2018 at 11:32 pm

    I’ve never heard of Creative Chick but I am glad I found you on this blog hop. I am someone who loves to color and I have been coloring since I was a little girl. I got my first adult coloring book in 1981 so coloring books are not new to me. I love, love, love, love, and did I mention I love your cards? LOL You used my favorite color in the whole wide world in each of your cards, yellow. Those cats are so cute! You did am amazing job of coloring! I love what you did with the background cards on the ones you didn’t use. They look like something I did on a paper towel with Easter egg dye that was just something I did to see how it would look. It is so cool! You have to use it on something because it will look so amazing!
    My favorite kind of coloring is with water colors (Twinkling H2Os), colored pencils, gel pens with and without glitter, crayons, and markers. If you stay in one place long enough, be aware that I might stamp on you and color you! LOL
    Thank you for showing us your colorful cards and for giving us the chance to win something!

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  6. Becky Green says

    June 5, 2018 at 4:16 pm

    WHAT A SUPER SET OF CARDS! They’re colorful & cute! I LIKE the sparkle you’ve added too! Well, I like to color with Water Colors & Colored Pencils the most! BUT, I also like Alcohol Markers! To be honest, I LOVE ALL METHODS OF COLORING! LOL 😉

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  7. Lisa A creations says

    June 5, 2018 at 10:26 am

    My favorite coloring medium are my Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers. They are so easy to use for watercoloring.

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  8. Amy Seigler says

    June 5, 2018 at 8:18 am

    Adorable cards ! Love the backgrounds too! My favorite way of coloring right now is with my Copics. I do have a set of Zigs but haven’t been able to play with them much. I’m trying to learn how to blend my colors and felt that the copics would allow me to do more of that. I can’t wait to really get good at my blending so I can expand my collection and coloring with other products.

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  9. Jennifer Lewis says

    June 5, 2018 at 7:59 am

    Aw, your little Newton’s Nook kitty cards are so CUTE! My favorite thing is my Spectrum Noir markers (dare I say more than my Copics?).

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  10. Nina says

    June 5, 2018 at 2:56 am

    Adorable cards! Very bright and pretty! I have been really into using Zig Clean Color markets for coloring. Love the different ways they can be used and make blending very easy!

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  11. Carol Jones says

    June 4, 2018 at 11:55 pm

    Such a cute set of cards! Love all the little costumes. I have many favorites for coloring. Right now I’m playing with the Spectrum Noir metallic markers and their sparkle markers.

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  12. Annalisa says

    June 4, 2018 at 11:17 pm

    I go back and forth between colored pencils and watercolors as my favorite. I love Mister Harley’s guest appearance in all these cards, though I suspect he might murder you if you tried to put him in any costume in real life. I know my cat would! Thanks for sharing and supporting Kathy and the coloring challenge.

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  13. Sarah Greber says

    June 4, 2018 at 9:50 pm

    Like these cards? More like LOVE these cards! This is my first time following along on the color challenge and I’m so glad I’ve found you! I love your blog and your style of card making. I look forward to seeing more! My favorite coloring option right now is colored pencils. I’m also doing a bit better with copics, but still have a lot to learn. Love how you combined so many products on your card set and they look adorable and perfect!

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  14. Denise Terry says

    June 4, 2018 at 7:20 pm

    Before I answer the giveaway question, I have to say how cute Mister Harley looks playing dress-up, but I bet Gus Gus is a little jealous. Now, my favorite coloring medium this week (because it does change weekly, if not daily) is Zig Clean Color markers. I’ve been playing with them a bit and am amazed by how many different techniques there are for them.

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  15. Jennifer Petersen says

    June 4, 2018 at 5:45 pm

    What beautiful fun cards! I also loved how you kept it real and shared how something didn’t work out. (Happens to me way too often) 🙂 I am certain though you will find something fabulous to use them on. My current favorite is colored pencil. Thanks for the fun chance to win!

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  16. JEWELZB says

    June 4, 2018 at 5:01 pm

    So many Mr. Harley cards! They are too cute & i know you had so much fun making them!
    My favorite medium is definitely markers! I just invested in the Chameleons last week. They are fabulous but the learning curve is tricky!!

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  17. Laurie Brown says

    June 4, 2018 at 4:15 pm

    Such awesome cards-so fun!!! The backgrounds are just perfect!!! Right now now I’m having tons of fun with pencils and gamsol. But I love to color with about everything!!

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  18. Pam says

    June 4, 2018 at 4:07 pm

    Those cards are cute as a button!
    My favorite medium is probably copics. I’m not great at them, but I like the way they work. Also like plain old ink!

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  19. Liz Ford says

    June 4, 2018 at 3:01 pm

    I think your distress ink backgrounds are spectacular and I am glad you think you make mistakes too. I had a huge fail yesterday and ended up throwing away what I was trying to do; and then went and colored instead. Less of a failure but I felt better about it. Your fun colored cards make me smile and think that I should keep on trying. Failure is good because it shows us what does not work. Thanks for keeping it real and showing us fun and great ideas!

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  20. Brenda says

    June 4, 2018 at 2:35 pm

    Thanks for the reminder that we all have things not turn out the way we picture them! Can’t wait to see what you end up making with the backgrounds.

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  21. Dana N says

    June 4, 2018 at 1:57 pm

    My favorite way of coloring is with watercolors but sometimes I use Inktense Pencils instead or watercolor markers. I very rarely use colored pencils. I love playing with watercolors!

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  22. Shannon says

    June 4, 2018 at 1:00 pm

    Love the birthday card set – the colors are so cheerful! My favorite coloring medium right now is watercolor pencils I think, the my do love my copic markers as well.

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  23. Deneen Cook says

    June 4, 2018 at 12:57 pm

    How fun and I love your cards so cute!

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  24. Diane Z says

    June 4, 2018 at 11:40 am

    Such cute cards. I love pencil crayons, and have recently added Watercolors. With Watercolor pencils. I hope to be as good as you one day.

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  25. NWFlamingo says

    June 4, 2018 at 11:14 am

    Very cute. I’m a Copic colorer most of the time.

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  26. Lori Rasmussen-Murray says

    June 4, 2018 at 11:09 am

    I’m so new to this that I have experienced a lot of different methods.

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    • Lori Rasmussen Murray says

      June 4, 2018 at 11:10 am

      Haven’t **

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  27. Jennifer Scull says

    June 4, 2018 at 8:31 am

    Your original bg papers are wonderful and I am sure will be used for a project soon. 🙂

    I absolutely love the little kitty in your cards! Thank you for the reminder that I need to get this stamp set! Each one of the cards is adorable.

    As for coloring, I almost always use my watercolor brushes and SU! Ink refills. That seems to be my go to for most projects.

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  28. Aileen says

    June 4, 2018 at 7:32 am

    Jenn, know exactly what you mean with your backgrounds cause I have done exactly the same as you, spending ages making Distress Oxide ones then deciding they just weren’t right but they always end up being used later. Lucky for us Tim came out with both types and the Distress Inks are a good fall back. Your cards couldn’t have turned out better. The backgrounds are bright and fabulous as are the diecut bits and the stamped critter with all his dressing up.

    Now I feel I need to go shopping again. He really does look cute in those outfits. Thanks so much for the inspiration.

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  29. Donna M. says

    June 4, 2018 at 7:23 am

    Just beautiful backgrounds (& cards)- love the blending. My fav is prob alcohol markers, unless the image is larger. I have a hard time blending then. Need to work on watercolor more- I really like the look!

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  30. Mary Reiner says

    June 4, 2018 at 7:10 am

    First of all, I’m a sucker for cute kitty cards. I just love Newton’s Nook stamp sets. Your card set is adorable. I love everything about them. So freaking cute!

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  31. Jenny Martin says

    June 4, 2018 at 3:46 am

    Super cute card set! Your cards are so colourful and fun:) I also love the ‘impressionist’ style backgrounds!

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  32. Tracy Hawkins says

    June 4, 2018 at 2:51 am

    Such a fun set of cards ! I also love that you showed the ink smoochy backgrounds, this happens to me all the time lol! X

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  33. Amy Wazwaz says

    June 4, 2018 at 2:06 am

    I think colored pencils are my favorite. But watercolors are next . Watercolors can be harder to do when on the go. And waiting for them to dry can be hard to do with little patience

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  34. Jo Ann Danchik says

    June 4, 2018 at 12:44 am

    What a fun set of cards. My favorite coloring medium is watercoloring with Distress Inks. If I have time I like to do some additional shading with colored pencils.

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  35. Sharon Dolan says

    June 4, 2018 at 12:40 am

    Very cute cards! I use watercolor pencils, but have bought some markers for this challenge. There have been so many helpful hints already, I’m so happy to be a part of this.

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  36. Joan says

    June 4, 2018 at 12:26 am

    I love coloring with watercolors! I bet you had fun “playing” with all those “costumes”! Sorry about your smooshed paper backgrounds! Thanks for your inspiration!

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  37. Kris Reeves says

    June 4, 2018 at 12:09 am

    Totally adorable cards!

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  38. Gab says

    June 3, 2018 at 11:59 pm

    Oh Jen these cards are just fantastic!! Don’t enter me for the drawing as I’m international but I just wanted you to know how cute your cards are – and I love how you used products from so many different companies!

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  39. HOLLY D JACKSON says

    June 3, 2018 at 11:07 pm

    Whose iI is the. I am sure you caryn use those beautiful backgrounds later for another project! 🙂

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  40. F. Andre says

    June 3, 2018 at 11:06 pm

    These cards are so much fun with the delightful costumes. My favourite method of colouring is water colours.

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  41. Julie Wexler says

    June 3, 2018 at 10:15 pm

    I’m so glad you are keeping the backgrounds that didn’t work for the final cards; they are beautiful and inspiration for their use will surely spark! Your Harley cards in his many costumes are adorable. Thanks for inspiring!

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  42. Rufus says

    June 3, 2018 at 9:22 pm

    Please tell me that you had the camera running while you were creating those Distress Ink backgrounds! They are fantastic! Love the cards that you ended up with, but those backgrounds just make me drool!

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  43. Denise Mlady says

    June 3, 2018 at 8:59 pm

    Your cards featuring Mr. Harley are so cute!! I really like your ink smooshed backgrounds. Some of them make me think of Monet painting. I’m sure you will make something awesome with them. I really like to color with my Zig markers.

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  44. Tina Holman says

    June 3, 2018 at 8:47 pm

    I do enjoy using markers, but am not as good as so many others, which is why I am thrilled to try this challenge. I also enjoy using colored pencils, anxious to try more mediums.

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  45. Janice Arponen says

    June 3, 2018 at 8:26 pm

    Beauti ful colors Jenn! I love coloring with my copics!

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  46. Dana W says

    June 3, 2018 at 7:38 pm

    Sweet set of cards!! I’m sure the watercolor panels with turn into something fabulous!! I love to use my Spectrum Noir Markers to color!

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  47. Stephanie Z says

    June 3, 2018 at 7:25 pm

    My favorite coloring technique for images is Copic but I like Distress inks for backgrounds. 🙂

    Reply
  48. Mitzi says

    June 3, 2018 at 6:52 pm

    I like to color with Prismacolor pencils, but am also trying to use my Zig Clean Color Markers and do some watercoloring. I can tell it’s going to take more practice with those.

    Reply
  49. Annette Hovestol says

    June 3, 2018 at 6:45 pm

    These are adorable! My grandson is a ‘cat person’. He love to get one of these cards for his birthday! Thanks for sharing your awesome talent!

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  50. Gwen says

    June 3, 2018 at 6:28 pm

    Your card set is so cute and I love those DI backgrounds! They look like abstract watercolor flower gardens to me! I love DI for backgrounds, but prefer coloring with Copics.

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  51. Lee says

    June 3, 2018 at 6:14 pm

    love some of those color blend backgrounds. My fave is still colored pencils but I’m trying to stretch myself with alcohol markers more.

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  52. _chevron says

    June 3, 2018 at 5:47 pm

    Such a ‘woot’ set of cards! Very creative, and m glad ypu shared your non-go set too,. My ‘go-to set ffor coloring are pencils, b/c I color alot on the go, & in th car.. & they dont easily mark up seat s & clothes–lol.

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  53. bev p says

    June 3, 2018 at 5:46 pm

    I just love to play with color, and my favorite thing is to wet some watercolor paper and start dropping in color and watching it move! I could make backgrounds like that all day (I keep wondering if there is another cardmaker out there who doesn’t like to do backgrounds and would like to team up with me!!!) I was a bit disappointed that you didn’t use the original backgrounds, but the ones you did use were probably better with that design, and they are beautiful. I sense a kindred spirit in these backgrounds. Thanks so much.

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  54. Marjorie DUMONTIER says

    June 3, 2018 at 5:46 pm

    This is such an adorable and super fun set of cards ! I love the colorful die-cut backgrounds and the little touch of glitters here and there.
    [margessw(at)icloud(dot)com]

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  55. Cindy C. says

    June 3, 2018 at 5:40 pm

    Cute cards!! Well now you have a stash of background panels for other beautiful projects! By far my favorite coloring method is watercoloring, especially after I found out I could use archival ink for the outline stamps. 🙂

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  56. Kim Teets says

    June 3, 2018 at 5:38 pm

    These techniques are so fun!

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  57. Marsha D says

    June 3, 2018 at 5:34 pm

    Wow, what an incredible amount of photos for your blog post. Thank you for all the time you took for this post. And thank you for a chance to win the set. My favorite coloring medium right now is Copics.

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  58. Patricia Dunbar says

    June 3, 2018 at 4:39 pm

    I LOVE resist technique and use it often…haven’t done smooshing yet but will soon since I love the way it looks…
    Patricia
    the PaperTemptress

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  59. Cindyellen Robinson says

    June 3, 2018 at 4:05 pm

    favorite coloring method? colored pencil, for “coloring”. . . or squishing dew drop ink pads all over embossed backgrounds. . . or smearing around distress oxide inks and seeing what happens. . . or, when push comes to shove, there’s food coloring (yeah, that was an experiment that didn’t work).

    and, just so’s you know, I was busy creating backgrounds that *I* couldn’t use in the MFT Wednesday Challenge right about the time you were creating your alcohol ink ones. LOL, and they aaaalll became notecards anyway. Just not the one i had hoped for. Necessity was an artist. . .

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  60. Vianna says

    June 3, 2018 at 3:15 pm

    My fave method is still watercolors (always has been. my finances didnt allow me to get on the copic bandwagon so I just got better at watercololirng)< I love the idea of the costume stamps; I can insert different 'faces' in them I bet …. Thank you for your generosity.

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  61. Beatrix Revhelyi says

    June 3, 2018 at 3:06 pm

    My favorite method is using distress inks but I am learning now watercoloring daily with the help of this challenge…

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  62. Amber Scholtz says

    June 3, 2018 at 2:56 pm

    My favorite method of coloring is with water color markers and using a water brush to blend. It is so fun to see your project transform.

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  63. Lynda says

    June 3, 2018 at 2:35 pm

    I keep going back to distress inks for blending and coloring. Playing with the oxides is mesmerizing.

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  64. Wilda Todd says

    June 3, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    So cute… LOVED all the costumes!

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  65. Linda Gorman says

    June 3, 2018 at 2:21 pm

    Your cards are adorable!!! My favorite way of coloring is with copics with water coloring a close second. Thank you.

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  66. Michele W says

    June 3, 2018 at 2:06 pm

    Mr. Harley looks like he had a lot of fun dressing up for these fun cards! I mostly color with my prisma color pencils but during this challenge I hope to try coloring with some markers and maybe doing some water coloring, too.

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  67. renee milner says

    June 3, 2018 at 1:53 pm

    I definitely like anything watercolory because it’s more forgiving of all the mistakes I make! Your cards of your sweet kitty are fun, and the watercolor panels you show at the beginning of your blog post are gorgeous!

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  68. Theresa J says

    June 3, 2018 at 1:01 pm

    Love your cards! Awesome costumes and amazing backgrounds. My favorite coloring is with alcohol markers. They just blend like magic.

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  69. Jessica Vittek says

    June 3, 2018 at 12:57 pm

    My favorite coloring medium is copic. I would like to start getting better at colored pencils though!

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  70. Cathy Loveless says

    June 3, 2018 at 12:43 pm

    Your cards are wonderful and whimsical, but your original backgrounds are breath taking. I can’t wait to see what you create with those!

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  71. Ilda Dias says

    June 3, 2018 at 12:38 pm

    Super cute colorful Kitty cards! They are all awesome. Thanks for all the inspiration you share in our crafty community Jenn!

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  72. Megan says

    June 3, 2018 at 11:54 am

    Definitely copics although I’ve really been enjoying watercolor lately.

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  73. Laura L. says

    June 3, 2018 at 11:43 am

    Great inspiration! My favorite coloring technique is pencils and copics

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  74. Mary Holshouser says

    June 3, 2018 at 11:16 am

    Love the kats in all their finery.
    Enjoyed reading about keeping unused backgrounds.
    I have a stack of pages that I made with the
    shaving cream technique. They come in handy
    when I need a fast background that will blend in
    with my design idea. I do a lot of stamping.
    I’ve been using the Zig markers. they work for
    me. No blops of paint when I don’t want any.
    thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  75. Sharon youngblood says

    June 3, 2018 at 11:08 am

    Very cute cards!

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  76. Jackie S says

    June 3, 2018 at 10:56 am

    Love how you were able to produce so many cards by just changing up the costumes. For coloring, I like to use Copics, and distress inks.

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  77. Tracy B says

    June 3, 2018 at 10:56 am

    Great cards! I usually color with colored pencils or Zigs but i’m trying to learn to use my Copics & watercolors.

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  78. Nana Griffin says

    June 3, 2018 at 10:40 am

    Your cards are just adorable!

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  79. Lucy E. says

    June 3, 2018 at 10:23 am

    Your set of cards is
    awesome! The bright
    background is cool!
    I prefer coloring with
    Copics right now.

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  80. Marcia says

    June 3, 2018 at 9:45 am

    I forgot to tell you my fav way to color in my previous comment. Love using Zig markers to watercolor!

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  81. Marcia says

    June 3, 2018 at 9:44 am

    Such fun and colorful cards! Love all the layers, vibrant colors, frames, and dies!

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  82. FD91354 says

    June 3, 2018 at 9:43 am

    OMG those costumes are just sooo cute. They are going on my list. Love all these designs.

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  83. Di Wong says

    June 3, 2018 at 9:27 am

    Cute card set. Your distress backgrounds are so pretty. Can’t wait to see what you do with them.

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  84. Anushree Vaish says

    June 3, 2018 at 9:07 am

    Hi Jenn,Your cards are lovely and I completely loved your use of multi stamps so beautifully…thanks for inspiring!!

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  85. Deepa Lakshman says

    June 3, 2018 at 8:12 am

    I like how you combined different stamp sets from different companies and also dies to come up with your cards. I love this. My favorite coloring method is with any type of marker. I’m not an expert but I just like to use both water based markers and alcohol markers.

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  86. Tracey Magner says

    June 3, 2018 at 7:53 am

    Hi, I use Copics, I can’t believe you made so many cards. They are all so adorable, that stamp set is so cute, and I loved the 10 cards you did the smooshing on are the coolest, worth the time!!!!

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  87. isabel z says

    June 3, 2018 at 6:36 am

    I just love what you created–stunning. I have always been intimidated by coloring but recently purchased some Copics and am starting to enjoy coloring. I need to continue to practice to get better at it but will eventually get there.

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  88. RuthJ says

    June 3, 2018 at 6:05 am

    Such fun! And a great reminder that there are no mistakes when you are creating!!!

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  89. Samantha VanArnhem says

    June 3, 2018 at 5:55 am

    They turned out beautifully – and now you still have some lovely backgrounds to use later! Copics are probably my favorite.

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  90. Bette says

    June 3, 2018 at 5:53 am

    MR Harley did a great job on his birthday cards. Each and every one got a little more intense laugh. The lion hit it out of the park!

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  91. Adrienne says

    June 3, 2018 at 5:32 am

    You are right, never discard any of those flops. Someday they will be perfect for another project. Love the ombre look of the backgrounds you did you. The series of cards would make a great gift for a shut-in to have cards on hand.

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  92. Paula says

    June 3, 2018 at 4:50 am

    My favorite way of coloring changes with the day really. I like colored pencils, crayons, markers, paint, you name it I probably enjoy it!

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  93. Becky H. says

    June 3, 2018 at 4:09 am

    I’ve used colored pencils the most, but have been experimenting with some other mediums lately too. Love those backgrounds you weren’t able to use—the colors are so pretty! Cute card!

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  94. Amy Brown says

    June 3, 2018 at 4:01 am

    I think your cards turned out wonderful. You’re not the only one to have a plan not work the first time, but I am happy to hear you’re so optimistic and just keep the tainted backgrounds for another day.
    Thank you for sharing and hosting your own giveaway along with he color challenge giveaway. That stamp set is adorable!

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  95. Enna says

    June 3, 2018 at 3:50 am

    Oh my! I was thinking how cute the cards were….then you added the Stickles!!!

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  96. Fikreta says

    June 3, 2018 at 3:47 am

    love those super cute cards!
    hugs

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  97. shartl says

    June 3, 2018 at 3:28 am

    Oh my gosh, those Newton cards are so darn cute. I can’t resist a cute critter in costumes! My favorite coloring technique is dye markers but I’m still not very good at it. I need lots of practice, lol.

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  98. M Strach says

    June 3, 2018 at 2:36 am

    fAB technique and creations. I love using the distress inks, water color pens and Copics.

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  99. Billie A says

    June 3, 2018 at 2:27 am

    I agree don’t throw away what you think are flops. After they dry they seem to change. I like what you created and cant wait to see how you use them. I just subscribed to your blog so I will get to see your awesome creations. Your cards you made and so cute. Great stamps and dies. The Oxide backgrounds turned out awesome. Sweet cards.

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  100. Rosa says

    June 3, 2018 at 1:16 am

    Adorable! So cute!! And you inspired me with backgrounds, thanks!

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  101. sharla~ says

    June 3, 2018 at 1:14 am

    Super cute birthday cards, and I really love your distress ink backgrounds! I love using markers, I need to try other mediums as well but markers is my go to medium.

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  102. Karen S. says

    June 3, 2018 at 1:09 am

    Your set of cards are wonderful! And I am sooooo excited to see what you do with those backgrounds that you created (and haven’t yet used)………I like they are beautiful & colorful! Thank you for your inspiration.

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  103. Kristina Hein says

    June 3, 2018 at 1:09 am

    It’s almost impossible to choose jut one coloring medium. Right now I’m using my Zig Clean Color markers!

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  104. Maryjo L Monterosso says

    June 3, 2018 at 12:45 am

    Your cards are so cute and I love the different head pieces Harley is sporting. My current favorite is alcohol markers but my first love was distress inks, Trying my hand at water coloring next.

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  105. Monica W says

    June 3, 2018 at 12:35 am

    Aww this card set is adorable! Love your backgrounds. My favorite method is watercolor even though I’m not that good by I want to try more alcohol marker and pencil during the challenge.

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  106. LindainDFW says

    June 2, 2018 at 11:56 pm

    Such cute cards! Look forward to see what you do with those backgrounds you didn’t like.

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  107. Kristine Boydstun says

    June 2, 2018 at 11:53 pm

    Cute cards!

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  108. Shauna M. says

    June 2, 2018 at 11:52 pm

    I just got that Newton’s Nook Costume Party set in the mail yesterday!! I love all your cards! Currently I go to my Kuretake Zigs or watercoloring with Distress Inks and a water brush.!

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  109. Carol Dogget says

    June 2, 2018 at 11:51 pm

    I love the sentiments!!! Great card! My favorite medium for coloring is Copics.

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  110. Cathy Lillie says

    June 2, 2018 at 11:16 pm

    As a kitty mom, I can totally relate to your adorable set of cards! Such a cute idea! My favorite coloring medium is colored pencils, but I am branching out and giving markers a try.

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  111. Marilyn says

    June 2, 2018 at 10:53 pm

    Jenn I fancy the lion “Roar”! My favorite coloring tool is watercolors, the Zig or Arteza Real Brush Pens. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

    M. from TX

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  112. Wendi J says

    June 2, 2018 at 10:53 pm

    Love your background. Pretty set of cards. I love using my Copic markers but I also love using my Zig’s just as much.

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  113. Sue D says

    June 2, 2018 at 10:50 pm

    So cute and colorful and I like the sparkle. I like the backgrounds you made at first too. I like to color with Copic markers.

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  114. Amy Cooley says

    June 2, 2018 at 10:20 pm

    I enjoy using alcohol markers for my coloring. Thanks for sharing your cute collection of cards.

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  115. Katie Baird says

    June 2, 2018 at 10:19 pm

    I know Mr. Harley was ready for a nap after that day of dressing up! Your cards are so fun! I enjoy colored pencils and alcohol markers.

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  116. Rose Santuci-Sofranko says

    June 2, 2018 at 10:17 pm

    Those animals are SO cute! I think I like using crayons best, but the jury is still out. Thanks and God Bless!

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  117. Marilyn says

    June 2, 2018 at 10:16 pm

    Very cute cards. My favorite is the Lion…”Roar”! My favorite coloring tool is the clean brush marker, whether Zig or Azrtea. Thanks for inspiring us!

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  118. Cindi F says

    June 2, 2018 at 10:13 pm

    I love your backgrounds. I tend to use Copics a lot for my coloring but once in awhile use pencils to change it up. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  119. FeM says

    June 2, 2018 at 10:07 pm

    Cute and adorable cards. I like my prismacolor pencils.

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  120. Marcee Rodgers says

    June 2, 2018 at 9:52 pm

    Oh my gosh! They all turned out adorable. I love the little lion:) Can’t wait to see what you do with the Distress backgrounds you made-they are beautiful. I love to color with Copics and Prisma pencils, but really want to learn to watercolor.

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  121. Denise F. says

    June 2, 2018 at 9:41 pm

    Love this stamp set. Who wouldn’t love a kitty who dresses up? Thank You for participating.

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  122. Cheriese H says

    June 2, 2018 at 9:41 pm

    Oh wow these are super cute!! Great inspiration!

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  123. Lori says

    June 2, 2018 at 9:31 pm

    Mr.Harley has a beautiful set of cards!
    My fave medium is copics!
    I have this Lawn Fawn set so don’t pick me. 😁

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  124. Charlsie says

    June 2, 2018 at 9:28 pm

    Love your cards. So cute. I have been trying watercoloring. So far I am having fun

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  125. Cary Lombardo says

    June 2, 2018 at 9:15 pm

    I love that you made a set of cards. Sometimes it’s just as easy to get through 5-6 as it is to finish 1. My favorite is colored pencils and I got a large set of Crayolas so my kids can share with me.

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  126. Patti says

    June 2, 2018 at 9:10 pm

    My favorite new-to-me way to color is with colored pencils and gamsol. I’m sure I just need more practice but I almost always go about a water ballon too far with watercolor and have to start over! Lol

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  127. Janet says

    June 2, 2018 at 9:01 pm

    Great colors! I have enjoyed my Prismacolor pencils and am working on improving my skills with Copic markers.

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  128. Gretchen Wilson says

    June 2, 2018 at 8:58 pm

    Love those backgrounds even though you didn’t use, a great technique. Now onto yout cards Jenn, super, super cute and I love WOOT!

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  129. Betty Sue says

    June 2, 2018 at 8:50 pm

    These cards are precious! Love all the color and costumes! I love water coloring but need to practice!!

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  130. Karen P says

    June 2, 2018 at 8:44 pm

    Love the colorful set of cards. And your Mister Harley is adorable in real life and on a stamp. I guess my favorite medium for coloring is copics but I like using different mediums.

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  131. Vicki Kroll says

    June 2, 2018 at 8:27 pm

    These cards are so sweet. My nephews would be so excited to get a card like this. I usually use Prisma Colored Pencils as I like the effect.

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  132. Teresa Doyle says

    June 2, 2018 at 8:21 pm

    Oh Jenn, your set of cards are absolutely sweet, as is Mister Harley… Its too bad your backgrounds didn’t workout for these cards but they are really pretty. I am sure you’ll find a good use for them soon enough.

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  133. Michele Lourenco says

    June 2, 2018 at 8:13 pm

    Those “failed” backgrounds are awesome and I can see them being used simply with a bold big die cut saying THANKS, or happy birthday. Thanks for sharing that story!
    Your successful cards are very very cute!

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  134. Mary-Anne Venginickal says

    June 2, 2018 at 8:12 pm

    I find I am liking watercolours for colouring since you can go precise or just loose with them. I love your ink blended backgrounds with these cute images and fun sentiment set.

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  135. Betty says

    June 2, 2018 at 8:07 pm

    what a fun set of cards you created with this cute stamp set! love to color with copics or zigs!

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  136. Heather Nelson says

    June 2, 2018 at 8:02 pm

    Adorable and so fun! Love all the critters dressing up! I love my colored pencils

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  137. Beverly Uhlmansiek says

    June 2, 2018 at 8:00 pm

    It’s a toss up, I really like Copic coloring but I also love watercoloring!

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  138. Lindarub says

    June 2, 2018 at 7:57 pm

    Love using my colored pencils.

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  139. Angeline Choo says

    June 2, 2018 at 7:55 pm

    WOW!! Newton in all the different costumes is soooo cute! And I love the confetti background.
    My fav way to color is Copic markers, coz they are easier to control and gives such depth and vibrancy.

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  140. Keely Jones says

    June 2, 2018 at 7:45 pm

    For me, I splurged & purchased a set of the Arteza Brush Markers and I love all the colors they have in the set. I watercolor with them & love the results.

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  141. Lissette P says

    June 2, 2018 at 7:43 pm

    Love the techniques, I’ve been using the distress inks with my water color pens. Great results.

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  142. Lisa Shireman says

    June 2, 2018 at 7:42 pm

    Mr. Harley is super cute in all those costumes! My favorite coloring medium is Copic markers. But I am practicing with watercolor markers and Gansai Tambi pan set for this challenge.

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  143. Kathy J in Ellicott City says

    June 2, 2018 at 7:41 pm

    Great cards! I love to use my copics!

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  144. Larissa Heskett says

    June 2, 2018 at 7:32 pm

    SQUEAL!! BEAUTIFUL Cards!! I LOVE the Images and Coloring!! My FAVORITE Method for coloring lately would be Copic Markers!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!!

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  145. Jeanne B J says

    June 2, 2018 at 7:31 pm

    Just love your cards. I love to color almost any medium is fine with me , love water coloring also alcohol markers.

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  146. Brandi R says

    June 2, 2018 at 7:27 pm

    Oh my goodness!!! These are SO fun and utterly adorable! LOVE them!! ♥
    Favorite coloring medium? I don’t have one….I love them all….from crayons and pencils to Copics and watercolor. I just LOVE color 😉

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  147. Golda says

    June 2, 2018 at 7:17 pm

    My favorite way to color is with colored pencils. I love the shading I can get with them. Yes, I need to practice more with markers. It’s the time to practice I have the most problems with.
    Your cards are really cute. I love your backgrounds that didn’t work, too. You’ll find the perfect way to use them.

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  148. Jenny Lloyd says

    June 2, 2018 at 6:59 pm

    Being a fur baby mama I just adored your cards. Too cute💕

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  149. Maureen Reiss says

    June 2, 2018 at 6:48 pm

    I’m torn between colored pencils and Zig clean color brush pens. I love your smoosh backgrounds! And your cards are soooo Cute!!! Thanks

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  150. Carrie Bryant says

    June 2, 2018 at 6:44 pm

    Fun Rainbow backgrounds and your touches of glitter are spot on. AND that kitty set is adorable.
    I really like your pre made backgrounds too, looking forward to a future post seeing those in action.

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  151. see mary stamp says

    June 2, 2018 at 6:40 pm

    First of all, your Distress Ink Backgrounds are awesome and I’m sure you will find a use for them in a future project. I appreciate the reminder as I am always disappointed when my projects don’t turn out the way I’m envisioning until I remind myself that 1) I’m still learning 2) This is supposed to be fun 3) It’s the thought that counts! I would say my favorite coloring medium right now is watercoloring. I’m new to it but find it so relaxing.

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  152. Patti Painter says

    June 2, 2018 at 6:31 pm

    I loved visiting your blog today, as a fellow cat lover I went and looked at your lovely pictures of your babies. Both of them are so beautiful. Gus reminds me of my sweet Salem. Mister Harley is so beautiful and you did a wonderful job capturing him on your card set. I think they are just adorable. I did love your distress backgrounds and I know you will find something wonderful to do with them. Thanks and have a great day.

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  153. Wendy Fisher says

    June 2, 2018 at 6:03 pm

    Such cute cards!! I haven’t a favorite at the moment. I am learning how to use the watercolor pens and colored pencils so I guess that is my favorite right now. LOL!!

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  154. Donna Lewis says

    June 2, 2018 at 5:43 pm

    These cards are all absolutely adorable! I’m so glad you showed how you changed tack during the card making process. I do that all the time, and it’s nice to know I’m not alone. (Although I do have rather a large pile of half cards that I should use!)

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  155. Nora says

    June 2, 2018 at 5:40 pm

    These are just too cute!! I NEED those sentiments!! And it is so funny because I think all your “mistakes” look FABULOUS!!

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  156. Flo says

    June 2, 2018 at 5:39 pm

    Great set of cards. I love my colored pencils because I do best with them. I’ve been working on watercolors and copics so I hope to have more than one good choice. Thanks.

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  157. Lisa Uribe says

    June 2, 2018 at 5:37 pm

    I’ve tried so many different mediums for coloring but I always go back to my first love- the big box of crayons. When I use them the need for perfection is gone and I always feel happy when I use them.

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  158. Candace Hodson says

    June 2, 2018 at 5:36 pm

    I’m actually more interested in the distress ink backgrounds that you didn’t use! Do you have another post showing how you made them?

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  159. karenladd says

    June 2, 2018 at 5:31 pm

    Awwww, I love Newton and these cards are so fun. Love the rainbow backgrounds and Newton’s costumes. I’m learning how to use alcohol markers right now but just a beginner.

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  160. christi says

    June 2, 2018 at 5:30 pm

    omg this is just adorable. it took me a minute to realize it was a cat. so i’m a little dense sometimes. I wonder if there is a dog to dress up too. love these cards.

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    • christi says

      June 2, 2018 at 5:31 pm

      oh, I forgot my fav. coloring medium is just plain old ink pads. 🙂

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  161. Peggy M says

    June 2, 2018 at 5:24 pm

    Such cute cards! Thank you for sharing!

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  162. Carolyn S says

    June 2, 2018 at 5:23 pm

    The card set is adorable – my favorite is the shark costume. Hysterical! My favorite coloring medium is straight up stamping with inks. I love my Distress inks as well with all the techniques. I’m not much of a coloring person which is why this challenge is – well a challenge!

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  163. Sharon Barkeloo says

    June 2, 2018 at 5:19 pm

    Great cards, and thanks for the reminder that even the “professionals” go through some trial and error at times. Thanks for sharing! I like Copics best for coloring.

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  164. Ellen Fayard says

    June 2, 2018 at 5:13 pm

    Your cards are ao cute. Im just starting card msking and have only colored markers. I need lots of practice and would love to do water coloring somewhat decent.! Thanks for sharing.

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  165. Dana M says

    June 2, 2018 at 5:10 pm

    Adorable & fun collection of cards! I love how the subtle coloring on the critters make them pop against the vibrant backgrounds. Looking forward to seeing how you use the distressed backgrounds. I’ve been having fun playing around with a number of coloring mediums but my go to is water coloring with ink pads.

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  166. Zehra says

    June 2, 2018 at 5:06 pm

    Wow what a great Set of cards, I like copics and distress inks.

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  167. Meghan Kennihan says

    June 2, 2018 at 4:54 pm

    I love to color with COPICS of course! I love your backgrounds on these and the glitter accents! SO CUTE!

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  168. Sandy M says

    June 2, 2018 at 4:38 pm

    I love anything with Kitties and your card made me smile. Great backgrounds. Please don’t throw them away. My favorite way to color is pencils and Gamsol.

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  169. CINDY Aguirre says

    June 2, 2018 at 4:19 pm

    Wow! The cards are so adorable! Love using my copic markers!

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  170. Colleen says

    June 2, 2018 at 4:08 pm

    I love that you shared what you hoped would make a beautiful card and changed along the way! Thank you! The stam set is adorable.

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  171. Disha says

    June 2, 2018 at 3:57 pm

    Your cards are pretty and sweet. I love to use pencil coloring and distress inks in my cards and ink blending in ombre pattern is my favorite technique.

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  172. Karen Page says

    June 2, 2018 at 3:50 pm

    I want to thank you for including the part about the 10 backgrounds you didn’t use this time and how you initially thought of it as wasted time. All too often we beat ourselves up when things don’t go perfectly the first time, and this was a positive spin on the effort we could all benefit from! Your final cards are adorable! As for coloring images, I’ve been on a kick with colored pencils since Yana has been posting her Polychromos works of art. I’m using Prismas but I’m still enjoying the process and learning 🙂

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  173. justMarie says

    June 2, 2018 at 3:45 pm

    Cute cards! I look forward to seeing what you do with your other backgrounds.

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  174. barbara lassiter says

    June 2, 2018 at 3:19 pm

    Love this a cute set of cards. I’m sure you’ll come up with something beautiful for the other backgrounds you created. I love to try my hand at watercolor, with some success and some NOT! Colored pencil is a very close second to watercolor. I love to see what others create with Copics, but they are not for me!

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  175. Stef Perry says

    June 2, 2018 at 3:06 pm

    Oh my goodness, Mr. Harley certainly loves to play dress up! Love this set of absolutely adorable cards! My favorite method of coloring is transitioning-I’ve watercolored for years and am just now learning to use Copics, so they are currently my favorite method of coloring. Thanks for the fun inspiration!

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  176. Joyce Erb says

    June 2, 2018 at 3:05 pm

    AWESOME card set, love the added sparkle. Watercolor is my favorite with Copics close behind

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  177. Melanie Froling says

    June 2, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    Mister Harley must be exhausted after all those costume changes. I use Prisma Pencils.

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  178. Michelle Hackett says

    June 2, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    My favorite is colored pencils and gamsol. Love this cute set of cards.

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  179. Barbara Walborn says

    June 2, 2018 at 2:39 pm

    Bright and colorful! Cute cards.

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  180. Cardhappyone says

    June 2, 2018 at 2:31 pm

    So fun and colorful!

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  181. Nandini Karmarkar says

    June 2, 2018 at 2:30 pm

    Very beautiful cards. I am on a watercolor kick right now. I love using my distress inks for coloring. I have also bought the Zig Clean Color brush pens recently. Though I haven’t really had the nerve to start using them much yet.

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  182. Ericka Strange says

    June 2, 2018 at 2:30 pm

    Beautiful coloring and I love all the costume changes! So cute. I love coloring with watercolors but want to practice more with alcohol markers. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  183. Christy Q says

    June 2, 2018 at 2:28 pm

    WOOT, WOOT, Jenn! These are ALL fabulous! I love these cards and how you went with a new idea after your original plan didn’t quite go how you envisioned. Can’t wait to see how you use those backgrounds though! 🙂

    Mr. Harley looks quite dashing in all of his finery and I especially adore the lion’s mane. Right now, I would have to say my favorite method of coloring is watercolor with my Distress inks, Zigs, Gansai Tambai or Daniel Smith dots.

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  184. Irene Royster says

    June 2, 2018 at 2:25 pm

    I love me some color pencils, watercolors and markers but I usually tend to gravitate toward the markers more than the others (when I don’t just go for a graphite gray scale)

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  185. Samantha Johnson says

    June 2, 2018 at 2:23 pm

    I hope to see what you create with those beautiful inked back grounds. I agree , what you went with for these cards fits much better.

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  186. Dina Carroll says

    June 2, 2018 at 2:21 pm

    I love coloring with copics.

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  187. Isabelle says

    June 2, 2018 at 2:13 pm

    Your cards are really adorable ! I love the happy colors, they are so perfect to celebrate a birthday !

    NND, LF, Concord, SSS…. Your cards are really a fantastic mix of stamps, just like Kathy’s creation !

    As for my favorite coloring method, I would say it’s alcohol markers. It’s mainly because I feel more confortable with them than with my color pencils or with watercolor. But I’m working every day to improve my techniques !!!

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  188. Laura palmer says

    June 2, 2018 at 2:08 pm

    I love these and the costumes are so cite. You colour choices are amazing!

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  189. Laura palmer says

    June 2, 2018 at 2:01 pm

    These are amazing!! Love the costumes and colours.

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  190. Dee Earnshaw says

    June 2, 2018 at 1:55 pm

    awesome smooshed backgrounds – very colorful:)
    I love coloring with copic markers:)

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  191. Patty Eifert says

    June 2, 2018 at 1:52 pm

    Oh these are just too adorable for words!! Also loved your Distress Inked backgrounds. I’ve learned to never throw things away….I just finished making up some cards using some distress ink backgrounds I had made several months ago but wasn’t sure what to do with. Loved how they turned out & was happy I didn’t wast them!!

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  192. Teri W says

    June 2, 2018 at 1:50 pm

    Love to ink smoosh and watercolor!

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  193. Chris Handy says

    June 2, 2018 at 1:35 pm

    Darling cards. Beautiful backgrounds

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  194. Jennifer Meister says

    June 2, 2018 at 1:34 pm

    Thank you for sharing! My favorite is Copic (marker) coloring but I have recently started water coloring

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  195. kathleen dumpert says

    June 2, 2018 at 1:29 pm

    My lil nephew loves sharks so your cat dressed up as a shark so simply to cute! My favorite coloring at the moment is watercoloring.

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  196. SusanME says

    June 2, 2018 at 1:20 pm

    Love these cards! And the backgrounds you created but didn’t use… I love coloring, and at the moment I am favoring colored pencils.

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  197. Cynthia Cole says

    June 2, 2018 at 1:14 pm

    My favorite coloring medium at the moment is Copics. Your cards are lovely!

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  198. Julie G-G says

    June 2, 2018 at 1:10 pm

    Newton is adorable.
    My favorite method of coloring is anything FAST. I don’t the have patience for long coloring processes.
    That’s probably why my results aren’t as awesome as the ones on this hop.

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  199. Shari M says

    June 2, 2018 at 1:09 pm

    Love your entire set of cards! My favorite coloring medium is Copics but I also enjoy Prismacolor pencils, Inktense pencils and painting with distress ink refills.

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  200. Kirsty Vittetoe says

    June 2, 2018 at 1:05 pm

    Your card is so lovely. What a great way to color. My favorite medium for coloring is watercolor, seems the easiest since I am not so good at coloring! : )

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  201. Cheryl Rigney says

    June 2, 2018 at 12:56 pm

    Your cards are so cute!! It’s difficult for me to select a favorite method for coloring since I am just learning most of them. At this point in my journey, I might say alcohol markers. It’s all a process.

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  202. Shannon Fralish says

    June 2, 2018 at 12:45 pm

    Love the successes and mistakes! Thanks for that inspiration and for sharing Mr. Harley in your adorable card set. Can’t wait to see more of your work during the challenge this month!

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  203. Charlotte Deerborn says

    June 2, 2018 at 12:35 pm

    That stamp set is so cute. Love all the cards. I like to use watercolor pencils to color with.

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  204. Jessica Francisco says

    June 2, 2018 at 12:28 pm

    Your cards are all super adorable, Jenn! I know the feeling all too well of spending lots of time on something and then not being able to use it for what you had in mind. I’ve been collecting all my projects like this and I think I’ll have a day where I try to create using nothing but those projects <3

    My favorite coloring method is probably alcohol markers with very basic technique haha <3

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  205. Sandy M says

    June 2, 2018 at 12:26 pm

    What an adorable set of cards! Gotta love those Newton critters. I love your distress ink backgrounds too, and I’m sure they’ll be put to good use another time. Thanks for the inspiration and for your generous giveaway!

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  206. Super Stick Chick says

    June 2, 2018 at 12:25 pm

    Love these cards, so fun! My favorite coloring method is using Zig Clean Color Markers – so fast and easy.

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  207. Marie Maksud says

    June 2, 2018 at 12:24 pm

    My favorite is watercolour I think but I want to perform my tecnic with copics I love as well

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  208. Mirella Rogan says

    June 2, 2018 at 12:22 pm

    What an adorable set you created, I love your great colouring and fantastic details! My current favourite colouring medium are ZIGs – they’re very forgiving and give fantastic results. Thank you so much for being part of Kathy’s wonderful hop and challenge!

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  209. Andrea Hastilow says

    June 2, 2018 at 12:21 pm

    Great reminder on accepting that not everything works first time but keep them for the future, your set of cards are fab. Loving how bright and funky they are and so much details on the backgrounds, loving that die. I’m still just learning the blending technique with distress inks but I’m trying. My absolute favourite medium so far is coloured pencil and I’m just trying out the new Faber Castell. I can’t enter your give away as I love I’m England but good luck to everyone x

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  210. MelissaF says

    June 2, 2018 at 12:18 pm

    Super cute card set, love the DOX ink blended backgrounds for these adorable critters all dressed up. Love to see what you make with your water color backgrounds next too!

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  211. Connie Myers says

    June 2, 2018 at 12:17 pm

    These are all great cards, Jenn, and Me. Harley looks wicked stylish! My favorite medium is Comics.

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  212. MJ says

    June 2, 2018 at 12:07 pm

    Your card is adorable. I love your distressed background too. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  213. Barb Schmidt says

    June 2, 2018 at 11:49 am

    Boy, mister Harley must be tired from all of those costume changes! Your cards are the cutest… I’ve just started to make 4 -5 cards at a time, different versions of the same theme. I use mostly watercolor, but love them all..

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  214. Lisa Moline says

    June 2, 2018 at 11:45 am

    That cat stamp set is so cute! I think my favorite would have to be the lion costume but they’re all adorable! Thank you for sharing your coloring with us!

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  215. MBFairySky says

    June 2, 2018 at 11:42 am

    Wow ! This “splash” effect is just amazing !
    Thanks for sharing and the chance to win !

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  216. Evelyn B says

    June 2, 2018 at 11:40 am

    Well, I really liked your watercolored backgrounds. Think you needed some white die-cuts over them to show them off!! However, your final version of your card set is really cute!! I like the way you made each a different animal but kept the rest of the card the same. Does make a good card set for someone to enjoy! Thanks for a great idea with the scalloped frame and the inks background the same.

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  217. Daria says

    June 2, 2018 at 11:29 am

    Such cute cards! BTW, I love the Distress Ink backgrounds that you didn’t use for this set of cards. Thank you for sharing them along with your cards.

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  218. Miriam Baker says

    June 2, 2018 at 11:28 am

    I am totally intimidated by watercolors, so colored pencils are my go to tool.

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  219. Teresa DeWitt-Pierce says

    June 2, 2018 at 11:27 am

    Jean your cards are so so adorable! Those backgrounds you started with are also gorgeous and sure they will be the perfect fit on another project. Thank you for offering your own giveaway as well. I would love this lawn Fawn set if I were to be the lucky one to win it. Thanks for sharing your time and talent on this amazing hop,! 😍

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  220. Alma Dirpaul says

    June 2, 2018 at 11:13 am

    So cute!! Thanks for adding your own giveaway.

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  221. Sabrina Radican says

    June 2, 2018 at 11:10 am

    What adorable cards!! I love the backgrounds!!!
    My favorite coloring medium right now is my Copic Markers!

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  222. Christina Dauven says

    June 2, 2018 at 11:06 am

    This kitty is so cute and the colors of your backgrounds are amazing.

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  223. Lisa K says

    June 2, 2018 at 11:04 am

    Nice set. I like that you set your backgrounds aside for another day, rather than toss them. Kind of cute seeing the critter dressed up on so many costumes. My favorite coloring medium is colored pencils. I often reach for markers first, but really enjoy coloring with pencils.

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  224. Kelsey Thomas says

    June 2, 2018 at 10:58 am

    These are so cute! 🙂 I tend to use markers and colored pencils for my coloring. I would love to start getting into watercoloring too.

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  225. Sandhya Iyer says

    June 2, 2018 at 10:54 am

    Very pretty cards! I love copics for coloring!

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  226. Kathy Schweinfurth says

    June 2, 2018 at 10:53 am

    Oh, these are super cute!! I’ve gotten better with Copics, but would love to spend more time with watercolors and pencils.

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  227. Lindar C says

    June 2, 2018 at 10:52 am

    Right now my favorite is colored pencils, it is very slow but more forgiving when my cat decides to plop down on my project. These cards are SO cute and those watercolored backgrounds will make some amazing cards later.

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  228. Karen says

    June 2, 2018 at 10:48 am

    Those cards are adorable! I love Newton’s Nook!
    My favorite way to color right right now is my Chameleon Pens. I am having so much fun with them.

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  229. jen f says

    June 2, 2018 at 10:38 am

    So cute! Love the way you added sparkle

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  230. Laurie S says

    June 2, 2018 at 10:25 am

    Love the blended background and the Newton stamp set. I have a background ready made and just need to find a great outline stamp to color.

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  231. Geneviève says

    June 2, 2018 at 10:23 am

    Very nice cards ! My heart shift between copics and watercolors can’t decide ….

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  232. Brandy Duncan says

    June 2, 2018 at 10:22 am

    Your right nothing is a waste. Just save it for the next project. Your cards turned out so cute. My favorite coloring medium is probably watercolors because they are so forgiving and you can get so many different looks.

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  233. joy meadows says

    June 2, 2018 at 10:20 am

    Your cards are all amazing, Jenn! Love the backgrounds you made; they will come in handy for something in the future. My favorite coloring medium is colored pencils.

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  234. Janet D. says

    June 2, 2018 at 10:07 am

    Super creative cards! AND I can’t tell you how many times I started a project with one theme in mind and ended up not using what was intended and switched to something else entirely! I just put it aside and work it into another project. Thanks for the inspiration.33

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  235. Natasha says

    June 2, 2018 at 10:05 am

    Wow! I just love all of these! The blended background was is so pretty and the costumed kitties are adorable.

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  236. Kari S says

    June 2, 2018 at 10:04 am

    Alcohol markers are my favorite, but I am trying to stretch my wings and try some new things with this challenge. I love your smooshed backgrounds, they will make some wonderful cards! I have been playing around with smooshing and I am having so much fun!

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  237. Beverly Jordan says

    June 2, 2018 at 10:01 am

    Jen, these are so stinkin’ adorable!! I want those kitties!!! Such fabulous coloring too!!

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  238. Reva says

    June 2, 2018 at 10:01 am

    Thanks for the remaining beer that if something doesn’t work today it may for another day. Such fun birthday cards you made!

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  239. Wanda Radler says

    June 2, 2018 at 10:00 am

    Cute cards and the ink blended backgrounds are amazing!

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  240. SMayer says

    June 2, 2018 at 10:00 am

    I’m new to Copics so it’s my favorite right now. But I also love my Oxides . The backgrounds you created are so pretty .

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  241. Carol H. says

    June 2, 2018 at 9:56 am

    I really enjoy using alcohol markers! Your cards are adorable!

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  242. DianeMinnesota says

    June 2, 2018 at 9:52 am

    Through videos and classes, I’m just beginning to learn alcohol markers, but the artwork I stamp makes that happen. Don’t you love those kitty paws in your cards? Very cute! TX

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  243. Dolly says

    June 2, 2018 at 9:48 am

    Very cute Jenn!

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  244. Jackie S says

    June 2, 2018 at 9:47 am

    I really prefer to work with water colors. I find it easier to hide mistakes.
    Love the stash of birthday cards you made. The stamp set is so darn cute.

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  245. Debbie Rumpza says

    June 2, 2018 at 9:37 am

    Jenn, I love your set of cards! Those dressed up kitten images are so stinkin’ cute! I agree.. sometimes things don’t work out in my craft room, so I have a box of things I set aside when they don’t work out for my card. Die cuts, stamped images, backgrounds. Somehow I seem to use them eventually, especially if I keep them where I see them so they inspire me.

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  246. The Crafty Den says

    June 2, 2018 at 9:36 am

    Really fun and colourful cards Jenn x

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  247. Mary Reiner says

    June 2, 2018 at 9:34 am

    Oh my goodness! I love those cards! My favorite coloring medium is colored pencil. I’m trying to do more marker coloring and watercoloring during this 30 day challenge.

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