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: 5778
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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
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Fri, May 01, 2015 @ 2:27 AM
Cheryl, wow! This is really beautiful and looks like you have been water-coloring forever. The dimension you achieved in your flowers and around them is really amazing. Can't wait to see what you water color next. Beautiful work. Hugz
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Sat, May 02, 2015 @ 6:00 AM
Beautiful card and wonderful water coloring! Sounds like you had a great time crafting with Becky! I am so fortunate to have two friends to craft with usually once a week. I so look forward to those times.
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Registered: April 26, 2015 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 22
Sun, May 03, 2015 @ 12:37 AM
Wow! I love this. This is one of my favourite flowers. I have a plant my mother in law bought me the day my son was born 10 years ago and despite nearly losing it twice to the winter it has survived. No flowers though as it's still recovering. I really hope I see some this year. Really really love this card.xxx
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Sun, May 03, 2015 @ 10:06 AM
Cheryl........this card takes my breath away. What a beauty. I just love hydrangeas and can't wait until mine blooms this summer. Keep those beauties coming..........
hugs,
Kerry
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Mon, May 04, 2015 @ 11:47 AM
Cheryl, I saw this on pinterest today and thought "how lovely". Funny how I wound up here on a bunny trail seeing this delicate beauty belonging to you!. You have captured the many beautiful tones that these flowers can have. Awesome job. Sallie would be proud
------------------------------ Michele
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