I love the look of watercolor.
I'd really like to be able to do it myself.
So I'm trying.
Sanketi of The Storyteller blog has been inspiring me to try.
She makes the most incredible cards!
There are a lot of other watercolor artists out there that also inspire.
So..........
I made a card from some watercolor paper and inked up this stamp from Backyard Basics
with markers.
Then I squished some ink from inpads and dipped the damp Aqua Painter in the ink
to color the flower.
I added some accents on the petals with a marker.
Then I tried to splotch some green and yellow around the flower to add a sort of wash.
It looks kind of muddy.
I'll have to work some more on the technique.
But I was happy enough with this to share it.
I added some score lines to the top, rounded the bottom corners, and added pearls.
is having an ANYTHING GOES challenge.
says COLOR ME PRETTY
I inked the stamp with markers
and colored in the flower with my Aqua Painter
this month is
JUST ADD WATER
is a new challenge on the block.
Her first challenge is Watercoloring.
She has some wonderful inspiration photos
and the gallery is full of beautiful watercolored cards.
has a lovely inspiration this month...
I'm so glad you stopped by!
Enjoy!
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Card Recipe
Stamps: Backyard Basics, Blooming with Kindness
Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Pear Pizzazz, Elegant Eggplant, SU Markers Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant, Pear Pizzazz)
Paper: Watercolor (Strathmore)
Other: Aqua Painter, Simply Scored, Basic Pearls
All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted
It is rare to ave perfection on one try but you have managed a very respectable card. I think you will do very well in your efforts. Very nicely done.
ReplyDeleteBonnie, your card is beautiful.I love it. The watercolour technique you used is brilliant.. Well done.
ReplyDeletethank you for the link to the blog.
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Nice, Bonnie, I love the watercolor cards.
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend.
I agree Sanketi is so inspiring :) I love ur card, colors and layout. Water coloring looks awesome :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I really like this, Bonnie. Very pretty watercoloring. Your score lines look pretty, too.
ReplyDeleteOh. My. Gosh. This is amazing, Bonnie!!! And the background looks great--definitely not muddy! Love love love!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh...Bonnie, you are a PRO in water-coloring! I love how you shaded the flowers and the coloring has just the right touches! I also love your scored lines and tiny pearls...FABULOUS! Thanks so much for playing the first Virginia's View Challenge!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Bonnie! A watercolour wonder :) Thanks so much for sharing with us this week at Addicted to Stamps and More, sure hope you will play along again soon :)
ReplyDeleteYou did a wonderful job for your first watercoloring, Bonnie. It's so much easier using stamps. My daughter is a watercolorist and I've always been in awe of her work.
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty Bonnie, love the softness of the watercolour, perfect with this gorgeous image, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteHi Bonnie. Your watercoloring turned out fantastic. You are a natural! I love your wash background ... it really adds a subtle interest behind your iris. Loll xx
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Bonnie! Your watercolouring is absolute perfection and I really love how you highlighted around the flowers!
ReplyDeleteWow! Love this, Bonnie! It looks gorgeous with the wash around it. And your scoring is a perfect finish.
ReplyDeleteVery well done, Bonnie! This is such a pretty image and so perfect for that lovely color inspiration and the other challenges, too!! Have a great weekend! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteP.S. Ooops, forget to say a special thank you for joining in with ATSM!!
ReplyDeleteThis card is awesome, Bonnie! I love the extra touch at the top with your score lines and pearls. You really outdid yourself on this one! The colors say Spring (which is long coming this year in NJ) the stamp is perfectly placed and the wash is the perfect background. Definitely one of your best!
ReplyDeleteWow Bonnie, this looks fabulous! I love the watercolor look too and looks like to me you have done it well. Love the embossed lines on the card and love your pretty sentiment. Hugs
ReplyDeleteWell done with the watercolouring - I see more and more cards done this way and must get around to trying it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Bonnie. I think you did a great job with your water coloring. And I love the simplicity.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, well done on this fab card, looks like you have been doing watercolour for a LONG time!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is gorgeous!! I love your water coloring and the score lines and pearls add just the perfect touch!! So glad you joined us over at Stampin' Celebration!
ReplyDeleteBonnie, I think this is lovely. I struggle with W/Color. Will have one tomorrow that I tried - and it didn't look nearly as pretty as this one did! I couldn't get the ink to 'squish' on the inkpad cover, for one thing! Used an water brush, kept it dry. I love this look, and think you did an awesome effort. Love the pretty colors too. TFS & Hugs - Happy Wkend
ReplyDeleteLovely CAS watercolored card. I've always wanted to be able to watercolor too. Your card is beautiful and I love the added detail of the middle scored line with pearls on either end. Nice touch. Thank you for joining us at Stampin' Celebration!
ReplyDeleteBonnie this is lovely. Your a natural! I have just started a water colour class. 1st lesson was the dreaded still life, last week drawing pots (no chance) but next week is flowers which I am really looking forward to. If mine turn out half way as god as yours I will be pleased. hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeletethis is so beautifully done Bonnie-I love watercoloring as well and am always in awe of those who do it well-this is one of those cards
ReplyDeleteWhat a GORGEOUS card Bonnie! Oh so love this watercolor effect. Just Fantastic :)
ReplyDeleteYummo! I love this, Bonnie. You look like a watercolouring expert to me :) Thanks so much for playing along at ATSM xx
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful! I love the little addition at the top of your card - very nice!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Bonnie. Love the watercoloring and the the scoring.
ReplyDeleteWowzah! Your watercolored card is wonderful in every way. You really took to this technique, that's for sure. One secret I know about water coloring (which isn't really a secret) is that you should use water color paper otherwise it forgetaboutit!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card! Love the watercoloring...
ReplyDeleteBonnie, Your card is very pretty! Love your coloring. Perfect!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteTotally gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLynn
So very pretty. Love the colours.
ReplyDeleteBonnie, your card is just gorgeous in it's simplicity. I don't see ANY problems with your waterolouring at all... it's perfect! Thanks for joining us at Stampin' Celebration this month!
ReplyDeleteI am so enjoying these watercolour cards you are making lately. This is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty you created, Bonnie! I adore your scored lines, too!
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