Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Marvy Permanent Markers; Kathy Racoosin


Are you ready for more inspiration using Marvy's new LePlume Permanent Markers? Kathy Racoosin, on of our 2010 Design Team members, is here with a project you will adore! You can also view Kathy's Blog for a complete tutorial.

Kathy says, "Excited" and "thrilled" was an understatement when I got the news that I was able to give the new Marvy alcohol markers a try. It didn't take long to fall in love with the colors, the selection, and the tip on these LePlume Markers. They blend so nicely and work great from tip to tip. I traveled with my new markers to Montana & to a stamp class. Everyone who colored with them was just as delighted as I was. I think everyone should start with the LePlume Markers.

Kathy used label die cuts, SRM Stickers, rubber stamps, and Marvy Permanent Markers to create a set of coordinating labels;



Kathy used her handmade labels to create storage containers for her new Marvy Markers by covering soup cans!



Lastly, here's a greeting card using the same concept;



MARVY PRIZE GIVEAWAY
A set of 24 LePlume PERMANENT Markers (your color choices!) will be given away to a random comment provider each day of our feature. Additionally, a GRAND PRIZE of $400 worth of retail Marvy product will be awarded to one lucky winner at the end of the feature. To be eligible to win the Grand Prize, you must have commented during each day's feature. Good luck! Winners will be announced here at the Blog and at our Facebook FanPage on Friday, September 23rd.

91 comments:

Isha Gupta said...

This is stunning project by Kathy. Love it to bits. TFS.

happyglitzygirl said...

Hi guys, I was so attracted to Kathy's project, just like a moth to light. I am in love with all the great colours. Fab idea to use soup cans or any cans. How often do we throw things away without seeing the potential in the 'rubbish'. Blessings Hilde, now a follower of both your and Kathy's blog.

Bunnyfreak said...

Hard to believe this were once soup cans. stunning!

nancyjane said...

Great colors and amazing shading!

Ujjwal said...

What a wonderful project! I am big fan of your coloring skills, Kathy! And thank you for the idea, I have drinking chocolate tins collecting and now I know what to do with them :)

Petra said...

Wow is all I can say, I read through Kathy's blog post and I am in awe of these markers! Great idea for the storage too ;)

Dawn T said...

Kathy's project is stunning. Love the recycling. I can't wait to get some of these markers.

Renee V said...

Looks just like Kathy's coloring with Copics! I would love to try these! Beautiful work Kathy :)

joy said...

I, too, am amazed at the way these markers are blending so beautifully! Kathy's work here is wonderfully done - love those labels.

Danielle Higginbottom-Brown said...

Fantabulous!!!!!! Thank you for the inspiration!

Anonymous said...

These are beautiful. These markers have great colors. I would so like to try them.

Jennifer Rzasa said...

I just popped over from Kathy's blog...I love the look of her projects with these markers! They must be amazing!

Chelle said...

I always love Kathy's work..and this was a perfect post..I was just telling my friend about these markers.

craftymom205 said...

The card is absolutely gorgeous.

craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

Christine said...

I love the idea of recycling the soup cans! Beautiful coloring.

jengd said...

Amazing what you can do with a simple recyclable like a soup can. Beautiful labels and card!

slbt17 said...

beautiful!
count me in!
Sandra ltb

SusieQ said...

These projects are just beautiful as all Kathy's projects are. I need to get some soup.....and the markers would be very nice, too!!

Mannayah said...

amazing .. it looked complicated at first but Kathy's explanation of steps is great .. actually all her work is great

Jeanette M. said...

Kathy's project is amazing. Love the colouring and the idea to transform a can into something so beautiful and useful! The card is stunning - love the purples and greens.

Lucy said...

These labels are gorgeous! Thanks for the idea :)

Tanya said...

The coloring on these is incredible, love the soup can project and Kathy's card! Gorgeous!

Maureen Chandler said...

Love these projects and those wonderful new markers! Can't wait to get my hands on them and it sure would be wonderful to win some!!! Thanks!

Cheryl said...

We'll be eating a lot of soup in the next few weeks! LOL!!! I'm making these bad boys right away--they are gorgeous and I am so in need of them. Great giveaway--THANKS!

Trina said...

Kathy's projects look amazing! And if she says the Marvy markers are good, I believe her! :D

Scrappychick said...

Stunning coloring on these adorable projects! I love the soup cans!!

Leanne said...

Kathy's projects are always bright & colorful. If she's obtained the same effect using LePlume markers, I have no doubt that they are just great!

sandysewin said...

This project makes me want to go dig in my recycling bin for some cans to decorate!

And I really, really NEED new markers, all mine are quite old and getting dried up. Thanks for the chance to win.

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

Kathy, you did an amazing job!! Really a great idea to have these labels ready to go and then to recycle the cans to use is great inspiration to me! Thank you for sharing!!

NatQuebec said...

Nice projects, colors and fabulous prize too !!

{VICKI} said...

Beautiful coloring!

Jingle said...

WOW! These are really beautiful! The shading is perfect!

Virginia L. said...

Kathy has done it again!! How amazing are these projects! Love the soup can containers...must make some!! You rock, Kathy!

Charmaine said...

The coloring on this project is fabulous!

Charmaine

slbela59 said...

Love this idea!! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!!

slbela59 said...

Awesome idea! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.

slbela59 said...

Awesome idea! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.

Kelly Booth said...

I'll be a little late for this giveaway....but I just ordered my very FIRST SRM Stickers and can't wait to get them and try them....That Kathy Rac...She is a major enabler I tell ya!!! Good luck to ALL!

debbie said...

I am so excited about these new markers. Kathy's project really highlighted them beautifully. As always, she outdid herself.

paperpapier said...

Kathy done the perfect job..she convinced me of the marker quality. Beautiful project.

mustangkayla said...

Those labels are beautiful! Wowza...just love them!

Cathy P in AZ said...

Wow oh WOW, Kathy has done it again! These cans are FABULOUS. I agree with her view about the Marvys - if you are a beginner, invest in them and see if you like them. You can always move on to the 'big boys' of markers if you find you are in love! :)

Karen B. said...

Kathy never disappoints, these projects are outstanding!

Kelly Massman said...

Love how she makes those colors sing!

Ravengirl said...

These are super cute! I love the labels on the cans! Your coloring looks marvelous!

mommakatx6 said...

Beautiful...the coloring on the labels and card are amazing.

Chunyuan said...

These projects are stunning. Love the coloring.

Kathlene said...

Totally entranced with these gorgeous bright labels! Awesome project! xoxo

Judycs said...

These colors are gorgeous!

Sue D said...

Beautiful coloring on both the card and the labels.

Vic said...

I love those storage cans! The markers look wonderful.

CinnamonSally said...

Love your fun soup can pen pots Kathy.

Chark said...

love all things Kathy! gorgeous projects!!

Rosemary said...

wow... what a gorgeous project kathy put together. her coloring is perfection!

Small T said...

I love this! Super nice! :-)

pcm said...

amazing coloring as usual!

Shirley said...

LOVE it!

Patchi said...

These labels are breathtaking -- what awesome coloring job!

Ronda Archangelo said...

Oh my! Can't wait to give LePlume Markers and SRM stickers a try. Thanks for sharing...I love Kathy's project.

Melody said...

Mmmmm Mmmm, good! Love the soup cans and card project and the price of the markers. Yeah, Marvey!

Vicki Dutcher said...

I think I am the only one who really is having awful results with copics! I am in the market for new pens -- to win these would be so [cost effective] and AWESOME!! Thanks for the opportunity!!

Popping over to FB to LIKE you so I don't miss the announced winner!! :)

Kathy was the PERFECT sample maker - her coloring ROCKS!

Dutch Girl said...

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle ... what a superb project to carry almost anything. Nice to have another option in alcohol markers.
Fingers crossed!

Pam said...

Kathy did a fantastic job, for sure! It's wonderful that Marvy come up with these - love their other markers! Way to go!!

Lindsey said...

Beautiful labels -- and what a great idea for marker storage!

Terri (blindstamper) said...

Those soup cans are such a good idea! I would love to try these new markers too!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous labels and card. I've always been a fan of Kathy's! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win!

GinaE said...

Kathy was certainly the one to ask for a test run of these new markers. She is the real star of coloring! I have been a fan of hers for a long time and her opinion of any markers is one I would count on!!

Merry said...

Well I have just been to Kathy's and seen her as always amazing colouring of those labels and soup cans. The colours are just brilliant.

Vera Yates (Ling) said...

Love, love, love Kathy's works. This is no exception. They are so gorgeous.

Sue McRae said...

As usual Kathy's projects are amazing! Love her recycled soup can idea but I have to say her purple and green card is extraordinary!

Unknown said...

This is so pretty!
I am excited to try these markers. The price hike has put a major damper on my Copic collection and I'd love to get some of these in lesser-used colors to widen my coloring scope. So excited!

Gail said...

Great job Kathy!
Very eye catching!

Katie said...

Beautiful card Kathy! And I love all of the detail you put into those soup cans as well. Wonderful projects! Love the Heartfelt Wishes sentiment also. Thank you for sharing.

Katie B.

shazeen said...

wonderful project and i am so in love with the coloring!
Shazeen

Carmen said...

Love the color and cad created with the markers!!
Fabulous work!

Deirdre said...

As always... my jaw hits the floor when I see Kathy's work... STUNNING.

Michelle said...

Wow! The colouring is fantastic, and the cans are superb, what a great idea!

diana said...

Wow, great project! Thanks for the chance to win some of these new markers. ;-)

Elizabeth said...

Simply beautiful!!!
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Vicki Dutcher said...

I sure like the looks of the blending of these pens! I hope I win!

Unknown said...

OMG those cards are awesome! Thanks for the fab inspiration!

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

OH MY! These are AMAZING--great colors and bold! SUPER FAB!

Krissy said...

Amazing!

Annette Allen said...

wow so pretty...love all these bright colors...

~jan said...

Kathy + Marvy = FABULOUNESS

Agata said...

Kathy does an excellent job here! I'm always amazed at her coloring skills!

Kimba's Kreations said...

KATHY...KATHY...KATHY!!!
Where do I begin? The cards are AMAZING!! Your coloring is OUTSTANDING!!! I really NEED these markers...Thanks for the chance to win!

Lillian Child said...

Amazing and so creative!

Ruth G said...

Kathy, I love your storage idea! Your labels are inspiring and beautiful! The card is just so incredible all around! Very beautiful work!!! Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring!!!!

Trinh said...

Gorgeous as always, Kathy!

Ashley Newell said...

Holy smokes, these are amazing!