Maura gave us colors this week that are very refreshing.....reminds me of spring. Wanted to make a thank-you card for a generous gift of stamps that Just for Fun rubber stamps gave away as a prize for the recent HYCCT drive. I was lucky enough to be the recipient of this prize. Let me tell you they are awesome! Last week's inspiration challenge, Audrie gave us a board of decorated envelopes. Love how it completes a card....shows the recipient they are special. Started by stamping the image on water color paper and the envelope. Using the same medium...reinkers on both papers. The water color takes any amount of water unlike the envelope. Very sparingly used water only on the tip of the brush to color the envelope. Added the border to match the flowers. Addressed and doodled some letters. TFL
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Tue, Jan 19, 2016 @ 7:35 AM
Pretty zentangle looking flowers! Love your painting on the envelope, great job keeping that water under control!!
Very fun set and I bet they don't get a lot of thank yous like that!! You are amazing!
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Tue, Jan 19, 2016 @ 8:10 AM
WOW! You watercolored on regular paper! Amazing Linda and thanks for telling us how you did it! That envelope is gorgeous matching your beautifully painted card! I love your hand lettering too! Your work is truly incredible!
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Tue, Jan 19, 2016 @ 8:12 AM
I haven't stopped thinking about decorated envelopes since the Inspiration Challenge. Yours is really special with a lovely card to go in it. The borders are fabulous.
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Tue, Jan 19, 2016 @ 8:12 AM
Fun and Fabulous! Not only the image, but the way you colored it and added doodling. The envelope is awesome!
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Tue, Jan 19, 2016 @ 8:14 AM
I love what you did with the envelope! I think they will get a real kick out of this thank you!! Thanks for sharing it, Linda!
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