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Monday, August 17, 2015

Christmas Tree for Merry Monday

It's time for another


It's Debbie's turn to choose our challenge this time and this is what she chose.


Last Fall I took a short watercolor class at our Senior Center.

One of the assignments was to do a Christmas tree.

No stamps, just paints and paintbrush.

I wasn't at all impressed with my project.

Recently, when I was looking through my folder, I spotted this tree and thought
maybe it would look better if it was on a smaller piece.

And it was perfect for this challenge.

I like it lots better done up in a card.

I don't think I'll be giving up my stamps anytime soon!

I'd love to see what you can do for this challenge!

Put some light green, dark green and red on a Christmas card
and join us at

I'm glad you could stop by.

Enjoy!
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Card Recipe
Stamps:  In the meadow (Papertrey Ink)
Ink:  Real Red (SU)
Paper:  Solar White (Neena), Watercolor (?), Real Red (SU), Glimmer
Other:  Watercolors (Koi), Star Punch (SU), Stitched Mats Rectangles (Lil' Inker)


28 comments:

  1. Oooo - just love your watercolor tree, Bonnie! So perfect with the sentiment at the base too! Thanks for the inspiration at Merry Monday!!

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  2. Maybe you should make your tree into a stamp. It's gorgeous. Looks lovely on your card. Hugs Mrs A.

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  3. Love your Christmas tree and your card is lovely, perfect for the color challenge.

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  4. I think your tree looks very artsy Bonnie! Chic . . . I can't even draw a stick man properly! Have a great week! Hazel xx

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  5. Your tree is delightful Bonnie!
    Sandy xx

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  6. Lovely wc Christmas tree Bonnie. Funny how we think something doesn't look very good but when we look at at a later date it looks rather good.

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  7. what a great tree and all free hand - i'm impressed!!

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  8. What fun story! The class sounds interesting, and your tree sure looks perfect for Christmas card!

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  9. OMGoodness! I thought that was a stamped image! GREAT job on your watercoloring. Fantastic tree and card.
    Lynn

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  10. Very cool tree Bonnie - so glad you found a 'home' for it and shared it here!
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  11. Bonnie, this is just fabulous. Love the watercolor tree and that fabby thin red border. Wonderfully put together design.

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  12. LOVE your watercoloured tree Bonnie. Great job! It made one beautiful card! xx

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  13. You are so talented Bonnie!
    I love your card!!
    Thank You~

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  14. Oh wow, Bonnie! This is just beautiful and you should be so proud of your art.

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  15. Done with no stamp -- beautiful and I am totally impressed!
    Smiles and a hug.

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  16. As someone who cannot draw or paint freehand to save my life, I'm very impressed! I think it is lovely and it makes a fabulous card. Good for you, Bonnie, for stretching your talent with a watercolour course. And it is so perfect for the challenge!

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  17. It is a gorgeous tree! I'm glad to hear that you aren't giving up your stamps. You do too much good with them!

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  18. So creative--love it, Bonnie! You almost make me want to try it, but my excuse is having to justify that I have a million stamps--LOL

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  19. I'm glad you could cut down your watercolor and turn it into a card, Bonnie. It looks wonderful and to think you did it without benefit of a stamp.

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  20. Oh what a lovely watercolor tree Bonnie, love the stitched border and framing.

    Hugs Diane

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  21. Perfect take on the challenge and LOVE that you paint your own tree! Fabulous!

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  22. What a beautiful tree! Love the look of the tree in two tones of green.

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  23. Wow Bonnie, you are so artistic. The tree is fabulous!

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  24. Oh, I just love your watercolor tree...I'm going to have to try this! Gorgeous card, Bonnie! Hope you have a wonderful week!

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  25. Your card is beautiful, Bonnie! I think you did a fabulous job painting your tree! Love how CAS it is too! Great job! :)

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  26. Very pretty watercolored tree, Bonnie! Gorgeous card!

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  27. Cool, disheveled Christmas tree :-)
    This impressionistic. Very modern styling.
    hugs,
    BozenA

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Enjoy! Bonnie