I made this card especially for a new friend I've made. I hope she likes its. I sketched the tree, fence and grassy clumps with an artist pen and used Watercolor Minis fern stamp for the leaves and to fill in the grassy area. I used a scruffy brush to create the grass area and it gives lots more depth than using a sponge or painting in with WC brush and reinker. I used masking to place the watering can in front of the wheelbarrow and then messed up the flowers in the can so badly I had to do another can, cut it out and pop it up in front of the original. I already had so much time invested in the scene that I couldn't let it go. In the end the popped up can looks cute...but those flower stems were harder than the devil to cout out. I don't know about you guys but it seems when I am making something just to make it the project just seems to flow without a hitch. But the minute I have a special purpose for the project....I let myself get a little stressed and don't do as well. The set is Garden Angel and is retired and is not listed in our gallery.
Date: Monday, May 8, 2006 GMT Views: 2427
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Registered: April 2, 2004 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 5883
Mon, May 08, 2006 @ 10:08 AM
Beautiful! I totally agree about stressing out when you're making a card for someone specific, I do that all the time. I think I need to make more cards when I'm stamping for the sake of stamping, then I'll have more ready to go when I need one for somebody. Anyways, I think you fixed it wonderfully and your friend will love it!
Registered: July 14, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 5513
Mon, May 08, 2006 @ 4:41 PM
This card took my breath! ... Now breathing... I have to tell you it is more then gorgeous and more then spectacular! What a special way to acknowledge your new found friendship! I hope you have many years enjoying each other! ~tfs Kittie!
Registered: February 22, 2006 Location: Where do you think? Posts: 17992
Tue, May 09, 2006 @ 9:28 AM
What a blessing you are Kittie! I love your work and this card is so fantastic I doubt the girl that recieves this is deserving of such exquisite work!
Registered: October 24, 2004 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1976
Wed, May 10, 2006 @ 9:01 PM
Wow, this card is amazing. Your whole gallery is amazing! I've been having fun getting lost in it :-) Maybe someday I'll learn how to watercolor even half as good!!
Registered: January 9, 2005 Location: In the express lane to Crazyville Posts: 73335
Thu, May 11, 2006 @ 12:41 AM
Kittie~Fantastic watercoloring in another gorgeous creation.
Great save on the watering can & I love that you made it
look coppery. I'm quite sure your new friend will treasure this!
TFS