We are so excited to welcome Kathy Racoosin back to the SRM Blog today as a guest designer. Kathy was on the very first SRM Design Team back in 2010 and she brought to our blog such amazing talent. Since that time, Kathy has continued to blossom and grow into one of our industry's most talented crafters.
Today Kathy is playing with a Jane's Doodles "Doodle Flowers" stamp and some of SRM's new chalkboard markers and SRM's new square kraft window box and the results are stunning.
Want to create this set of beautiful set of cards all wrapped up in a kraft window box? Read on for the instructions in Kathy's own words!
"Stamp flower with some black dye ink on each card. Cut the sentiment to fit the card base and stamp the dot boarder with white ink plus part of the sentiment. Stamp the other half of the sentiment in black ink. Color the flower with SRM's new chalk board markers. Add some black lines to the leaves and petals with a sharpie marker. Draw some circles inside the white dot boarder. Add some white dots with a white gel marker. Embellish the flower if you want by adding some white and black dots to the inside the petals. Add twine to the white card base. Use foam tape to pop the front of the card. Score a back for the card and attach."
Stamp a strip of card stock to decorate the box and enclose the set of cards. Wrap strip around the box and embellish with some twine. Perfection!
And here are some of the supplies Kathy used in creating her project:
Thank you Kathy for inspiring us with your beautiful work. It's stunning! And be sure to join Kathy on her blog "The Daily Marker" where you will find lots more inspiration.
Plus….leave a comment on the SRM blog for a chance to WIN the stamp, markers and kraft window box that Kathy used in her project.
soooooooo PRETTY!!!! I love how the chalk markers make the bloom POP!
ReplyDeleteKathy's work always amazes me. Love the bright colors she uses to make her cards pop. Love this card set too.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, what a great card/gift set?? A great job as always Kathy!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, I would love to win this. I can NOT find these chalkboard markers ANYWHERE! The WHOLE prize package is amazing! Thanks for the chance to win SRM. Love your products!
Super sweet and pretty!
ReplyDeleteI like the look of Kraft against the bright chalkboard colors.
ReplyDeleteHas to be the nicest set of cards I've seen ever! Beautiful. Love the chalk markers. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI love these doodle set!!! And Kathy, your cards are WOW!!! Love how you use the markers on kraft card, stunning art work as always :) Thanks for sharing the inspiration and chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThe stamp set reminds me of when I was in high school study hall just doodling away rather than studying. I must have this stamp set. One other thing.....have never heard of chalk markers before, so thank you Kathy for using them today...I sure want to give these a go.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous set of cards! ♥ ALWAYS love what Kathy creates! Think I may just need some chalk markers now ;)
ReplyDeleteThese are really pretty!! I love Kathy's work! She's a sweetheart.
ReplyDeleteThe set is gorgeous! Love it.
ReplyDeleteMarie-Anne
I never would have thought to use chalk makers this way. I kept thinking they were only for chalk boards, was I ever wrong!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous...Those markers look interesting. Would love to try them out soon!
ReplyDeletelczurek@verizon.net
I never would have thought to use chalk makers this way. I kept thinking they were only for chalk boards, was I ever wrong!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful work by Kathy, who knew chalk markers could make a project look so pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a bright and cheery card. Chalk markers I have never used, but you inspire me to give it a try. The box is a great way to gift your cards and have the box decorated at the same time with the art of the cards. Koodoos to you.
ReplyDeleteWow these look like they would be so fun. I didn;t know chalk markers existed!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty set of cards and I love that box for gift giving sets of cards in. Just the perfect thing for a little sumthin, sumthin.
ReplyDeleteKathy is beyond talented and really made all these beautiful products shine! I would be thrilled to get a chance to win some of these supplies and have a play myself, thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLove the cards. Kathy is truly great at how to use our imagination. Love that we can have a chance to win these products.
ReplyDeleteLove how Kathy show cased these fun stamps! Fun products! Love the chalk markers on Kraft rather than white!!!
ReplyDeleteOhhh so pretty! I love the look of these bright colors on the neutral kraft card stock. Kathy is always so inspiring! TFS Hugs, Kristina
ReplyDeleteThe card set is lovely. I am most taken with the chalkboard markers and their vibrancy. Your excellent execution allows the products to show at their best.
ReplyDeleteChalk markers---what?! No idea. Very vibrant!
ReplyDeleteWOW! I can't get over how brilliant the chalk markers are! I have always shunned chalk markers thinking I would get muted colors but after seeing Kathy's beautiful notecards I am adding these markers to my wish list. I think that I am going to have lots of fun coloring with the when I finally get them!!
ReplyDeleteOff to explore your shop! TFS!
Love the stamps and the colors.
ReplyDeleteKathy your creations are AMAZING!! Those chalk markers are so vibrant!! Mahalo SRM for the opportunity to win such a beautiful prize package!!
ReplyDeleteKathy said in her blog the chalk markers were vibrant and she sure was right. They are a new myst have on my list.
ReplyDeleteI am now following you on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, youtube and here on the blog! Can't wait to see your posts and learn more about you! Thanks for having me along!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for the chalk markers! I have some but didn't think to use them on Kraft like that. Those boxes look wonderful too! :)
ReplyDeleteAdorable!! I would LOVE to try those chalk markers!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great set of cards I'm sure anyone would be happy to receive! Love the chalk look!! Just wondering, are the chalk markers permanent or can they smudge if you don't treat them?
ReplyDeleteI love this flower stamp! It is so fun without being hyper cute. Beautiful in chalk on kraft, love it! So wanna try it!~kim
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card set - love the little kraft box! Really like the look of the chalk markers. Are they available for purchase elsewhere or strictly online? Thanks so much for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteEverything about this project is so bright and happy! I especially love that Kraft box with the window. It can be used for SO many different things. Glad to learn about this company!
ReplyDeleteLynndee… They are opaque, water based, pigmented, erasable with a damp cloth. They will not come off unless you wipe them with a damp cloth. They can be used on a blackboard or chalkboard surface.
ReplyDeleteMy oh my Kathy rocked these! Love them.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn…These markers are available in stores. They may or may not have all the styles we have shown on this post. All of these markers are on the SRM Store online. www.srmstore.com
ReplyDeleteWow, these are lovely
ReplyDeleteand great bright colors!
Carla from Utah
Welcome back :) Love your card Kathy, and those markers are so neat. Thank you for introducing this company and the chance to win 😀
ReplyDeleteKathy did another awesome job on this gorgeous card set. I love how the chalk markers look on the kraft cards. Great job!
ReplyDeleteKathy, I so admire your coloring skills. This card is beautiful and I really enjoyed your 30 day challenge. Please show us more in the future. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteBig Kathy fan… and this card did not disappoint!!! Love the use of the chalkboard pens to make this card so happy and cheerful. Also a big fan of Jane's Doodles. Thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteLove how vibrant the colors are on the kraft cardstock! Thanks for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteLove these! Great job, Kathy!
ReplyDeleteWow! I thought chalk markers were soft, muted colors - boy, was I wrong! I'd love to win this prize package and try to duplicate this effect.
ReplyDeleteLaura Holt
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So pretty! I've never used chalk markers, pleasantly surprised by the vibrancy. Love these doodle stamps too. Doodling on my school papers is my earliest "crafting" memory.
ReplyDeleteI love the stamp set. Would be fun to color in all different colors.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love those vibrant images on kraft !
ReplyDeleteWhat a great stamp set! I love Kathy's work...she is so creative!!
ReplyDeleteYay Kathy! Beautiful set of gifts cards, love the stamps and the fab box!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects and thank you for the chances to win.
ReplyDeleteI would not have thought to use chalk markers on card stock so these cards were an eye opener. Love the vibrant colors! I already have the white, now I just need some colors to go with it. Love SRM products in general. They make it so easy to present the sweetest little gifts that receive rave reviews.
ReplyDeleteLove the chalk markers on the kraft, really makes the flowers pop. I have never used chalk markers and would love to give them a try. Thanks for the chance to win, oh and love the stamps!
ReplyDeleteI love the pop of color on the kraft paper!
ReplyDeleteI have never used chalk markers before but I love the color pop on kraft paper!
ReplyDeleteI always love Kathy's work, and I sure love the look of these markers on the craft paper. I MUST try!
ReplyDeleteKathy is just the best--love how she used these items to make a wonderful gift!
ReplyDeleteI love the cards that Kathy has made. The colors from the markers are just beautiful. The stamp set is adorable.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! And the chalk markers look very interesting! I love colouring on kraft and would love to give them a try.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful card set you made for us to see Kathy. Love the look of the chalk pens.
ReplyDeleteJane
Love these! Kathy is such an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWow I LOVE these chalk markers. So cool and the intensity of the color is amazing. Works fabulous with this stamp set.
ReplyDeleteI am a big fan of Kathy's. When she says she loves using a new crafting tool, then I know I want to try it, too. Would love to give these markers a whirl. Thanks so much for the chance to win. cherylwinget at aol dot com
ReplyDeleteI popped over from Kathy's blog. What a great product! - I would love to win these
ReplyDeleteThese are stunning! The cards caught my eye from my Instagram timeline, that's how I found your blog. Amazing! Kraft paper is simply a great material, and I would LOVE to play with this set ;)
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Germany
Anke
What a great use for chalk markers! The card looks great.
ReplyDeleteWow,what a GORGEOUS card!! I love those pretty flowers,they look awesome on the Kraft background.I would be over the moon to win this prize!
ReplyDeleteSo cute. I like the extra special details on these projects and the use of the chalk markers.
ReplyDeleteLove the bright colors of these chalk markers, and love this fun stamp set. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the splash of color against the kraft paper! Love that window box too!
ReplyDeleteI love this project and the use of the chalk markers!
ReplyDeleteWow- Kathy really made those flowers come to life with those chalk markers. Love the boldness of the colors.
ReplyDeleteI love this card set. The stamp set is so cute colored with chalk markers on Kraft. What a cute idea!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely delightful!! I lvoe Kathy's work!
ReplyDeleteI love how vibrant these markers are on the kraft cardstock. The end result is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card set Kathy! LOVE the beautiful and bold colors from those chalk markers. I really want to try those!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely set of cards Kathy has created, I love her work she is so artistic. Love the look of the chalkboard markers, have not heard of them before.
ReplyDeleteDi B.
I've never used chalk markers, but after seeing how bright they are against the kraft cardstock I shall have to see what's available in the UK.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy I follow Kathy's blog so I was able to read her post today. I love your products. So practical for card makers. I have your website bookmarked now.
ReplyDeleteVery fun stamps and the chalkboard markers look awesome. I follow Kathy's blog and love when she shows us something new and fun in the craft line. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLove the stamp set and the bright colors!!!
ReplyDeleteOh so very pretty-love the vibrant colors and I'm a big fan of kraft paper!!
ReplyDeleteWow looks like a lot of fun, I have never used chalk markers before. Beautiful results
ReplyDeleteYay, Kathy, Awesome job!! I love your card design. And the colors and these marker colors are such a refreshing palette! I have never heard of these markers. Beautiful job! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKatie B.
I love Kathy's work & this is no exception. The results of the chalk markers on the kraft is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI love the chalk markers on kraft paper... and the stamp set is so fun. It makes such a pretty gift in its window box... a real day brightener!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Those chalk markers look yummy!!
ReplyDeleteLove the look of the chalk markers, and the box is a great way to package a nice gift!
ReplyDeleteI just love this stamp set and the way the chalk markers make it look so vibrant on the Kraft background. Really eye catching!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card set, Kathy! I just love the look of the chalk markers on kraft cardstock. So much inspiration here today! ♡Dawn Y.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute Kathy - I love the coloring and those markers definitely are intense and wonderful looking! The Kraft on white is a great combo that I will now need to try! Thanks so much for the inspiration! Awesome as always!
ReplyDeleteLyn
I just bought a set of chalk markers (black&white) just wanted to fiddle with them.But I never thought of doing something like this with them.I'm thinking I need to do a second purchase.Gorgeous
ReplyDeleteLove the beautiful card and the chalk markers.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done! Love the simplicity of these stamps.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun project.
ReplyDeleteSo cute and beautifully created. TFS
ReplyDeleteLove your project.
ReplyDeletecraftymom205 at yahoo dot com
Pretty set of cards! Love the fun flower stamp set and the awesome pens! Great look on kraft paper!
ReplyDeleteLove the flowers and i bet that would be fun to color with many things. Thank You for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteThe markers look great against the kraft background. Well done, as usual, Kathy!
ReplyDeleteLovely!! Such great inspiration!
ReplyDeletetotally amazing in Kathy's usual style. Beautiful cards. Just love the bright neon colours.
ReplyDeleteThe cards are so beautiful! I had no idea you could use chalk markers like this, even though I see them everywhere. I thought they were just fun for all the chalkboard stuff popping up everywhere.. haha Learn something new every day. Thank you SO much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE those flower stamps! Aren't they just so sunny and fun? Very pretty too! I have never heard of chalk markers before, wow they are gorgeous! What a beautiful project, an absolute delight to behold and wonderful inspiration! After feeling stressed out all morning I am beginning to feel quite happy and relaxed now! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteGreat to learn of a new company with cool products. Always love kathys projects.
ReplyDeleteI always like bright colors on craft card stock. The window box is a great way to give the gift of cards.
ReplyDeleteKathy always creates magic with any colour medium...no exception here. Beautiful card set!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see Kathy on your blog. She rocks coloring on kraft cardstock. The chalk markers are terrific. New to me too. I'll have to try them. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThis is a WONDERFUL SET Kathy!!! ;) You NEVER disappoint! LOOOOVE these chalk markers! WHY haven't I gotten those yet???? LOL Such a SUPER gift for someone special! & I LOOOOVE the chalk markers on the Kraft! ;)
ReplyDeleteKathy amazes me with her coloring. She does such beautiful work. These flowers are so beautiful. Love the chalk markers on the Kraft.
ReplyDeleteanmatt1@aol.com
What a fun stamp set. I love how they are colored. I think I need to try this.
ReplyDeleteGreat stamp set love the cards and box.
ReplyDeleteLove the look of the chalk markers!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. I love coloring and really would like to try these markers. TFS
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous colors and flowers, and who wouldn't want to receive the lovely card set as a gift? So lovely!
ReplyDeleteWOW it is soooooo pretty. The colors are great!
ReplyDeleteOh I love how those colors just POP off the card! And Kathy always could doodle better than anyone I know!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coloring with the chalk! Love the new doodle flowers set!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, I love your doodling and those beautiful colors
ReplyDeleteSo cute. Like the colors.
ReplyDeleteThose chalk markers look like fun!
ReplyDeleteThose chalk markers are so bright on Kraft, yummy!
ReplyDeleteThat really came out nice and bright, really pretty!
ReplyDeleteThat really came out nice and bright, really pretty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and clever...I would have never thought to use chalk markers on anything other than chalkboard!
ReplyDeleteI need to try out these chalk markers!! LOVE the bold colors!
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