Last night I left a comment on Honoré’s blog post saying I wasn’t planning to participate in the #The100DayProject this year. The next blog I read gave me an idea, and by the time I went to bed, I’d committed myself to another 100 Day Project. It will be my second one, although I think I did start one that I didn’t finish. Today is the start date.
As it turns out, today is also the day Kathy Racoosin starts a second run of her 30 Day Coloring Challenge.
And that’s what I’m basing my 100 Day Project on. Instead of 30 days, I’ll be working on this for 100 days. For the first 30 I’ll play along with both. The goal of Kathy’s challenge, and my 100 Day Project, is to devote some time every day to doing some coloring. This means I’ll get some practice with my Copic markers, watercolors (pens and pans) as well as colored pencils. When I thought of that last night I realized it’s really a perfect thing to do, especially in this time of the pandemic when leaving your house is simply not an option except for essentials and some daily exercise. Kathy makes a point of saying just 10-15 minutes of coloring every day counts for the challenge, and I certainly don’t expect to have a card to show for every day.
But today I do. I pulled out my Copic markers and a stamp set that’s been on my list to try for several months. Choosing the colors for my project was made so much easier today because I had completed one of Sandy Allnock’s Hex Charts with the markers I owned and could see exactly how they would look. The caps on the markers give you a ballpark idea, but the Hex Chart is definitely going to save me a lot of time.
The lovely stamp is from Pink Fresh Studio and the Pierced Plaid Cover die is from The Stamp Market. I love the subtle texture it gives to the background without distracting from the main image.
In this photo you can see I added just a bit of texture to the sentiment strip using one edge of the Crimped Frame die from The Greetery. I’m going to link this card up with two current challenges: Addicted to CAS: Texture, and Simon Says Wednesday: Happy Birthday.
I have to say I’m glad I had a second thought about these challenges. I’m looking forward to a commitment to color every day!
That sounds like the perfect project for the 100 days. And a perfect activity for all this time at home.
I think…maybe…I’m going to try for 100 days of blog posts. It’ll be a challenge, but I feel like I want to write & share etc right now.
Wow, another beautiful card. I keep deciding for and against doing a 100 day challenge. I feel a bit too scatterbrained to pull it off right now. But I would like to spend more time coloring with copics and watercoloring stamped images. Maybe I should start with a 10 day challenge. 😉
You taking on these challenges also benefit us – we get to see all your beautiful creations & this card is no exception.
Love this card! The colors are fresh, yet remind me of a favorite high school dress. The embossing cover dies add so much to a card design. Maybe like Susanne I’ll begin with a 10 day challenge. 😊
This is beautiful, Karen. The pierced background is a wonderful way to show off your image without distracting from it. Thanks for sharing your card with us at Addicted to CAS.
I’m so glad you’re playing along! I’ve only done this once before and I was AMAZED at what I learned in 100 days. It doesn’t seem like that much time, but it adds up. and the results can be AMAZING! (also, this year, welcome distraction.)
This is really lovely!
The effect with that plaid die is so great to add subtle texture and interest. Great job of adding colour on that beautiful floral bundle. Thanks for joining us at Addicted to CAS and apologies for the late comment.
sue n.
Oh, this is just so lovely … you have such an eye for detail, and I’d never had thought of a crimped edge. That sounds like a great 100 day challenge for developing skills – looking forward to seeing more!
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