2016-02-22

Colouring Challenge and Unprecedented YouTube Traffic

Well, I should really just change the name of this blog to "Sorry...Life Happened".  I sort of  just zipped right past Christmas, which is the high season of cardmaking.  But, in all honesty, Christmas did just kind of zip past this year.  Given the way the year ended, none of us were feeling particularly celebratory, and I've been having some continuing health issues, and so we sort of gritted our teeth and got through it, and vowed to jump back in next year.

Again, quite a lot has happened since my last post.  One thing in particular is that Kathy Racoosin's The Daily Marker 30-Day Coloring Challenge is back on for the month of February!  This is the third time for this challenge, and I love it as much as I did the first time.  Kathy herself is so generous, and her enthusiasm is contagious.  I haven't been able to participate as much as I'd like, but one of the many wonderful things about this challenge is that it is meant to be entirely stress-free, as much or as little time as you have to spare.

In fact, one of my cards was featured on Scrapbook and Cards Today blog last Thursday on their feature about Kathy and the challenge.  That kind of made my day. 



Oh, and crazy things are happening on my YouTube channel!  I noticed when uploading my last video, that the video I had posted 5 months prior had been viewed over 700 times.  I got excited when there were 20 people...this is mind-boggling.  



Speaking of which, this is quite late since it was for Valentine's Day, but this last video was kind of special to me, since it's the first time I used one of my own stamps in a video. 



New digital stamps are filling the shop.  For the time being, they are strictly digital.  The CAD/USD exchange rate remains dismal, but I remain hopeful that things will improve soon, and I am preparing images for when the time comes.  But today I gave the shop a little attention and listed this stamp set, called "Wherever You Go", and also sharing the image I made for my husband, who has had to travel for work all of the past three weeks.  Travel has not been going smoothly for him, and while he didn't get an actual card, I did send him a photo of the card front, and he put it on his watch face, which I thought was pretty clever.  Modern handmade cards!




I'm going to stop here for now. I hope you're having a fantastic day, and maybe taking some time to participate in Kathy's challenge. 

Thanks so much for stopping by and checking in!  

-- Sandy







81 comments:

  1. Congrats for feature on Scrapbook and Cards ! I loved the digital stamp and the coloring !Off to check the mentioned video :)

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  2. Congrats!!!love the video as well

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  3. FABULOUS cards Sandy!!!
    LOVE your BEAUTIFUL colouring, CLEVER fussy cutting and WONDERFUL designs!!!
    THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION ... I'm new to Copics and have become a new YouTube follower, looking forward to watching all your videos and learning your Copic colouring techniques :)

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  4. Love the stamps you created! I can't get too many Copic tutorials. Still trying to tame mine but love all that they are capable of in talented hands

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  5. Congrats Sandy you deserve it your drawings and coloring is amazing

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  6. So glad I found your blog. My son and his family are moving so I headed over to Etsy and purchased your moving stamp! Cannot wait to make them a card! Looking forward to learning from your blog!

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  7. I'm do glad Kathy Racoosin is sharing you stamps and your crazy mad amazing coloring skills. I'm sure you will get awesome continued success and tons more followers. I have loved you on IG and hope you'll do more on YT too. TFS and big hugs, Kristina

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  9. I really like your stamps and appreciate Kathy directing us to your site! Thanks for sharing.

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  10. Congrats dear...lovely video and awesome stamps by you..

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  11. I love your new stamp sets that Kathy from the daily marker showcased in her YouTube video!!! I already subscribed to your YouTube channel and hope you do more videos. I would love to own a set of your stamps and watch you more on YouTube. Thank you for chance to win

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  12. Much love for you Sandy! Congratulations on the feature with KathyRac
    Nate

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  13. I'm so glad that Kathy had us stop by your blog. I love your stamps!

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  14. So glad that Kathy linked us to your blog! I just added you to my daily blog list and will be checking in!

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  15. So glad that Kathy linked us to your blog! I just added you to my daily blog list and will be checking in!

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  16. Hi LOVE this........ awesomesauce......Glad Kathy linked me over here... I am adding you to my daily blogs...... love the stamps.... have a great day.

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    1. not sure that posted my correct email addy.... weird, but it is on Kathy's blog. it is Lilleyhei@gmail.com.

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  17. Love the new moving stamp set! Definitely fills a missing spot in the craft world. Life does interrupt our carefully laid plans doesn't it. Hope this finds you feel better. Glad Kathy sent me over.

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  18. Great projects. Love it! The stamp sets are so fun. Thanks for sharing.

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  19. Really like your stamps! Such fabulous images to color!

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  20. Love your coloring and video...!!����

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  21. Looks like Kathy Racoosin is going to blow up your blog. Woo hoo! Wishing you a bright future and much success!

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  22. Looks like Kathy Racoosin is going to blow up your blog. Woo hoo! Wishing you a bright future and much success!

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  23. Came over from Kathy's blog and WOW! A plethora of inspiration found here! Your video is amazing; your stamps, fantastic! Heading over to instagram for more! Thank you for sharing colouring ideas with us!!
    ~carol

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    1. I'm back...I noticed in one of your early posts (went for a blog tour...) that you live around Calgary! Me toooooo! Yay for Albertans!
      ~carol

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  24. Sent here from Kathy's blog and I'm so glad she shared your blog, your gorgeous stamps and beautiful talent. I super glad you make videos as I need all the help I can get when it comes to watercoloring. Thanks for sharing your work~ ♥

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  25. Kathy made me do it, so here I am and I'm so glad because I loved your stamps. Wish you lots of success!

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  26. Came over from Kathy's blog and WOW! A plethora of inspiration found here! Your video is amazing; your stamps, fantastic! !

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  27. Me, too...came from Kathy's blog that is....wonderful work/art here on your blog.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  28. Kathy made me do it :) I love your creative designs a lot..

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  29. Just watched Kathy's video where she is using your Moving set. Both your stamp set and Kathy's card are amazing! Good luck on getting your little enterprise going...

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  30. So glad Kathy had us check out your blog and your cards Sandy! So pretty and creative!!

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  31. Came here from Kathy's blog. Congrats on all your future endeavors, lovely images!!!

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  32. Beautifully drawn stamps! Hopped over from Kathy's blog. Congrats to you and best wishes!

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  33. Love your coloring. Wondering why I hadn't seen much of you on Youtube. Now I know. Glad you're coming back.

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  34. Love your coloring and the digital images- great job!!! Congratulations on being featured and so thankful that Kathy highlighted your blog today:-)

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  35. Awesome stamps! Love how Sandy used them in her video.

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  36. So glad Kathy introduced me to you! Love your work

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  37. Stopping by from Kathy's. Gorgeous work!

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  38. Came over from Kathy's Blog. So beautiful cards!

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  39. Stopping by from Kathy Raccoosin's blog to say hello!! LOVE the stamps pictured here!! Hope you get lots and lots of comments!! Have a great day!

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  40. I'm here from Kathy's blog, but frankly, confused. I don't see any card that was colored with coffee, but I do like the cards I've seen. Maybe I need to have another cup of coffee.

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  41. Hopped on over from The Daily Marker. Watched your Valentine video and your coloring is awesome! The stamps are adorable and so is the way you put your cards together with the acetate! I will check out your other videos and your stamps.

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  42. Sandy, I just discovered you because of the 30 day Challenge. I LOVE your work. Excited to see more.

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  43. Wow! What a fabulous card!! Loved the video......amazing coloring :)

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  44. Sandy, I just discovered you because of the 30 day Challenge. I LOVE your work. Excited to see more.

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  45. Stopping by from Kathy Raccoosin's blog to say hello! I can't wait to see more of your work. Have a great day!

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  47. Love your coloring and scene making. Videos are awesome!
    lczurek@verizon.net

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  48. Sandy, I just came over from Kathy's site. Love your work and can't wait to see more!

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  49. Hope you're on the mend. The stamps are cute.

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  50. OMG...I just LOVE the 'Moving Sentiments' Stamp Set...especially the lamp with the tilted shade! What a great idea for housewarming, new home, or 'good luck with the move' cards!

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  51. Kathy sent me and I'm so glad she did! Fabulous images ♥

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  52. Very cute stamps! So glad Kathy pointed us your way.

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  53. Love how your coloring brings the images to life! Amazing and great inspiration to keep practicing!!!

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  54. Hi Sandy,your stamps have wonderful details.You have a brilliant touch in your coloring as well.Thank you for SHARING your Etsy,I'm in.

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  55. Hi Sandy,your stamps have wonderful details.You have a brilliant touch in your coloring as well.Thank you for SHARING your Etsy,I'm in.

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  56. You are totally amazing, the tiny little details with copic, I just can't believe you can do that with a copic, but yes I do need a lot more practice and practice, over and over. I love the stamps sets and plan to order so you better get a lot stocked up after Kathy did that video. Awesome!

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  57. Just found you, thanks to Kathy. Hope all is well for you. Your coloring talents are amazing. Really like your detailed stamps.

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  58. Sweet stamps! Kathy sent me over to say hi! Best wishes,

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  59. Hi Sandy, I am already following you on IG and saw that image that Kathy showed today, it is a stunner! I had no idea you did stamps... but I love the two sets that Kathy used. So happy that she has introduced you to others, and shown us those fabulous stamp sets!

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  60. Headed over from Kathy's blog as well! Your stamps and your coloring are awesome! I just moved so I really appreciated that set, would be nice to have to send out my new address. Also, the coloring you did with the girl in the chair was unbelievable -simply stunning! I am now following you here and on YT! So glad Kathy sent us to you.

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  61. It is so great to be introduced to a new designer! Love your art!

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  62. Not only do I love Kathy's Color Challenge, but it's a bonus when I learn about new stamp designers like you! Your work is amazing!

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  63. Hi! Stopping by from Kathy's blog. Love your work. Your coloring is amazing :)

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  64. I love the valentine mail cards! Love how you used the acetate but didn't turn it into a shaker card. Your coloring reminds me of Sandy Allnock. You should check her out if you haven't already.

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  65. Hi Sandy! Wow thanks to Kathy I've discovered another talented artist. Your work is beautiful!

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  66. Hi Sandy--I just came over from Kathy's blog after watching her video using some of your wonderful stamps.

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  67. LOVE THIS!!! So glad Kathy sent me your way!

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  68. What fun this has been, thanks for being part of the challenge, love your stamps

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  69. OMG - Kathy R posted one of your stamps - awesome! Glad I found you. I love love love the cat on the moving stamps. :)

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  70. Great to hear you're getting started with your stamp designs! Best of luck!

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  71. Nothing like waking up the blog, eh? Kathy sent all of us over. You are a new designer for me so it was great to stop by.

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  72. Love your stamps, and your art. Found you because of Kathy's coloring challenge.
    Nancy Deffner

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  73. I'm so glad Kathy featured you on her blog. You're a new to me artist. Love your work.

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  74. Love these stamps! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  75. What wonderful unique stamps you have, I love finding something out of the norm. Your digital stamp is adorable...I too love clear stamps but digital stamps also have so much play in them. Hope you enjoy the visits, Kathy R and her color challenges are so much fun. Enjoy your day.

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  76. Great stamps you created for Kathy's project today. Hope I'm posting this in the correct place! Best of luck!

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  77. Love all the parts to your stamp set and thanks a latte for the coloring tip.

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