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Sunday, March 23, 2014

Watercolor Secret Garden Flower

I am really enjoying my play with watercoloring.

Actually, I use re-inkers not watercolors.

Does that still count?

Here's my latest attempt.


After I had the panel colored, I wasn't sure what to do with it.

I checked in on the sketch challenge at SCS this week and thought it would work.

Here's the sketch....


I took some liberties with the sketch but I think it's still visible.

One thing I've learned about watercoloring.  
I have to be patient and let one color dry before applying another.

I hope you like this as much as I do.

since I used a snippet of watercolor paper and matting.

Thanks for stopping by.

Enjoy!
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Card Recipe
Stamps:  Secret Garden
Ink: SU Markers (Strawberry Slush, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight)
Paper:  Watercolor (Strathmore), Pear Pizzazz (snippet)
Other: Needlepoint Border EF, Primrose Petals Stitched Ribbon, Aqua Painter, Re-inkers


20 comments:

  1. Bonnie this is gorgeous and I do think your image could stand alone it is so beautiful!
    sandy xx

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  2. I can see you are really having fun with watercoloring Bonnie ... and we get the benefits of seeing your beautiful creations. You are so inspiring ... I have been thinking about watercoloring for days now!! Just have to find some time as I know it takes a while ... as you said, I need to find time and patience :) Gorgeous card ... love the embossed border and the little tab of ribbon. Loll xx

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  3. Hi bonnie, just been looking at all your wonderful cards I've missed..blogger has been a right pain and then I went to a craft show over here and met some of my blogging buddies we had a great time..your cards are so pretty! lots of huggles Sue xx

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  4. That's a beautiful background to show off the pretty flower! Beautiful card!

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  5. Absolutely beautiful, Bonnie. Watercoloring agrees with you, that's for sure.

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  6. Of course re-inkers count they're colour aren't they? And you use water so water-coloured! Really pretty panel you've made too. Sorry I've been a bit lax in commenting lately - seem to be a bit short on time as doing a lot of work in garden when weather permits.

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  7. When it's something this pretty, of course it counts! Gorgeous!
    Lynn

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  8. Lovely elegant card Bonnie, really like the background.

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  9. Beautiful watercolouring Bonnie, your background is fabulous as is the image. Ithink I need to check out the ink refils.
    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  10. Hi Bonnie, this is beautiful! Great use of colours
    Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog re: stencilling. Some of my ladies are a bit heavy handed too, we used ink duster brushes & once they'd done a couple they learned to lighten up!!
    Hugs
    Debs x

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  11. Oh Bonnie, I love this card! It looks like it should be framed and hung in a gallery. I can see the sketch in your card. I can't believe you did that using re-inkers! I love the background and the flower, oh my the flower is stunning. I also love that embossing on the side. Hugs

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  12. So pretty Bonnie - love this card, as I do all of yours anyhow!

    Hugs

    Di
    xx

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  13. I love water colouring and you certainly have taken to it like a pro!, love this card.

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  14. Beautiful watercolor flower. I see the sketch and love the way you used it softly..........I probably would have done everything in squares.....love what you did

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  15. I am quite sure that reinkers count. In fact, I'm impressed by how many folks use reinkers to color with. Gorgeous card. I love the marbled background. That's spectacular.

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  16. Beautiful watercoloring Bonnie, love the pretty background too, Cathy x

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  17. This is so pretty, I love the background :)

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  18. It's good to have some fun and just play isn't. Your flower looks super. So soft but vibrant. x

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  19. Your talent with watercolours is lovely...Your card looks wonderful.

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  20. So glad I can hop again so I don't miss all the great art! Love your flower and BG and yes dye inks count!!! I use watercolor all the time. Love yours. It is beautiful!!

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Enjoy! Bonnie