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).
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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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Sun, Apr 26, 2015 @ 10:27 AM
Mmmmm....delish painting my friend! And in the company of one so dear. Must have been a great day! First time, eh? I remain jealous, and in awe!
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This is just BEAUTIFUL!! The flowers and BG are wonderful and what fun to share stamping with a friend! I admire Sallie, too, but don't stand a chance of creating anything close!
Registered: June 9, 2006 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 55667
Sun, Apr 26, 2015 @ 12:22 PM
This is such a beautiful card Cheryl!! How awesome that you and Becky got to create together. You are both two wonderful artists and card makers. Thanks for sharing your watercolor with us and using it to honor Francie. :>)
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50660
Sun, Apr 26, 2015 @ 12:26 PM
You'd never know this was your first attempt at watercoloring..it's BEAUTIFUL!! WOW! I'm jealous that you got to make cards with Becky...that would be so much fun.
Registered: September 3, 2007 Location: native Texan living in extreme N. GA Posts: 73396
Sun, Apr 26, 2015 @ 1:39 PM
Beautiful, Cheryl! You did a fabulous job w/ your water coloring. How great that you had the company of Becky, too. I love hydrangeas and yours looks like the ones in my yard.
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Poedunkville Posts: 1613
Sun, Apr 26, 2015 @ 1:55 PM
I think you did a fabulous job! This makes me want to go back and try it. I haven't done this in a year! I have so much more to learn! Keep on doing this because it is beautiful, Cheryl!!!
Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 74958
Sun, Apr 26, 2015 @ 2:13 PM
Chery, this is totally gorgeous ...wonderful colors in the hydrangea and the background looks fabulous. How fun to have Becky to craft with. Enjoy your swim!
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