This is my first watercolor card (that I am posting). BeckyTE and I were playing on Friday and decided to try our hands at watercoloring - and did we have fun! We were actually laughing at the first two attempts, which will never see the light of day - hehe! And we got to the point of hoping to "channel" Sallie (hobbydujour), who does the most amazing watercoloring. Sorry, Sallie, but clearly the connection was not good. But what fun we had playing together, right, Becky? (Are you going to post your card?)
This card started out as one for yesterday's Inspiration Challenge that Audrie gave us using a Pinterest board (such fun!). Here's the image that inspired me. Thank you, Audrie, for another wonderful Inspiration Challenge! But then today's Featured Stamper is our dear friend, Francie. What a great choice, Julie! I found this card that she did for HYCCT with a hydrangea, and it has a special meaning with the sentiment since we both lost our moms. I used a hydrangea and instead of sponging I used a gold pen for the edge. Congratulations, Francie, for being this week's Featured Stamper. Enjoy your week, sweet friend!
Thanks for taking a closer look, and I hope you like it (remember, it's my first time watercoloring!). Have a great week, and I hope to post something later on my blog for this card (going to go swimming now).
Date: Sunday, April 26, 2015 GMT Views: 5713
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Paper: Watercolor paper (Strathmore), Marina Mist (SU), Cream (Bassill)
Paper Size: 5�"
Ink: Black (Versafine), Distress Inks - Shaded Lilac, Spun Sugar, Seedless Preserves, Tumbled Glass, Broken China, Chipped Sapphire, Peeled Paint, Mowed Lawn (and perhaps a few I missed as I added some dimension?)
Accessories: Gold leafing pen (Krylon), Perfect Layers, red tape
Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Sun, Apr 26, 2015 @ 4:46 PM
That's your first try? You are equally amazing with watercolor and copics, Cheryl! WOW, love the soft wash in the background as well as the mottled coloring of the petals! Wish I was there with you two, playing with this! What an outstanding job you did and a beautiful tribute to Francie!
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44920
Sun, Apr 26, 2015 @ 5:47 PM
This is a true work of art!!! WOW! I would love to have this hanging on my wall! Wonderful!
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Registered: October 30, 2007 Location: Posts: 26718
Sun, Apr 26, 2015 @ 6:57 PM
Wow, I can't believe this is your first attempt!! It's lovely! I am working on watercoloring but have not been happy with my slow progress - you, on the other hand are off to a great start!!
Registered: December 15, 2011 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 11275
Sun, Apr 26, 2015 @ 7:38 PM
Cheryl, I think you must have had a great connection to Sallie - this is fantastic! The blooms are gorgeous, and the background is AMAZING! This is just plain awesome, and going straight into my favorites!
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Registered: May 23, 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 9825
Sun, Apr 26, 2015 @ 8:07 PM
I have been watching the videos from the On Line Watercolor Card class at a snails pace, but I don't think I will ever make something this beautiful. Third try? I am somewhere around 23rd try and nothing looks this good. I wish I had a large version of this to hang on the wall. The flowing colors are lovely, both on the bg and on the flowers. Your kind words warmed my heart and my day was filled with sweet memories of my mom... she was wonderful.