So I hopped over to YouTube and watched this great tutorial on how to paint palm trees:
Instead of a stamped sentiment, I used a chipboard saying but I peeled off most the layers so it wouldn't be too thick and interfere with mailing since my main panel is popped up. I sketched and watercolored my palm trees/beach and I left off the matting and most the layers.
This one is off to one of my daughters who has a number of choices to make.
Congrats Christine and I hope you enjoy your week.
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Sun, Jun 09, 2024 @ 8:07 AM
Beautiful case of Christine's wedding card - your watercolor beach scene is so serene and that sentiment is just fab! I know a few people who really need to hear and LIVE this.
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Registered: March 30, 2004 Location: Wherever I am, that's the place to be! Posts: 6804
Sun, Jun 09, 2024 @ 9:03 AM
Wow--those palm trees are awesome! I really like the artist on YouTube--she's really easy to follow along and when I get done I feel like I accomplished something. Wonderful card!
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Registered: April 25, 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 10970
Sun, Jun 09, 2024 @ 4:54 PM
You just hopped over to YouTube, watched a video and painted a perfect tropical scene. lol! You always amaze me with your truly handmade, special card designs!
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Registered: January 19, 2010 Location: California Posts: 2771
Mon, Jun 10, 2024 @ 6:39 AM
Your palm trees are stunning, Nancy. I love the depth you've created with all the different colors on the palm leaves. Your beach scene is amazing! Your daughters must be thrilled to receive your beautiful art work.
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Mon, Jun 10, 2024 @ 10:06 AM
Be still my heart. This is so awesome, Nancy and it it headed straight into my favorites. Every day I wish I were at the beach, I will have to pull this out from my favorites gallery and sit and wish and dream.
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