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Monday, August 17, 2015

Christmas Tree for Merry Monday

It's time for another
Merry Monday Challenge


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)


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28 comments:

  1. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)August 17, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    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. Mrs A.August 17, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    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. JoAnnAugust 17, 2015 at 10:19 AM

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

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  4. My Card Attic: HazelAugust 17, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    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. SandyAugust 17, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    Your tree is delightful Bonnie!
    Sandy xx

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  6. OH BabsAugust 17, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    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. BettyAugust 17, 2015 at 1:18 PM

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

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  8. laurieAugust 17, 2015 at 1:49 PM

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

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  9. jimlynnAugust 17, 2015 at 4:12 PM

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

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  10. kiwimeskreationsAugust 17, 2015 at 5:38 PM

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

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  11. Cat CraigAugust 17, 2015 at 5:59 PM

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

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  12. LollAugust 17, 2015 at 10:10 PM

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

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  13. alexandra s.m.August 18, 2015 at 12:00 AM

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

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  14. KarrenAugust 18, 2015 at 2:52 AM

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

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  15. JosieDAugust 18, 2015 at 7:41 AM

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

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  16. SusanAugust 18, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    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. Princess Judy PalmerAugust 18, 2015 at 2:18 PM

    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. GretaAugust 18, 2015 at 4:42 PM

    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. BobbyAugust 18, 2015 at 8:33 PM

    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. DianeAugust 18, 2015 at 9:08 PM

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

    Hugs Diane

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  21. Marika August 19, 2015 at 6:46 AM

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

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  22. 3treescreations@gmail.comAugust 19, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    Wow! Beautiful Bonnie!!

    Deanne :)

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  23. MarybethAugust 20, 2015 at 9:17 AM

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

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  24. Debbie Henderson Debbie's DesignsAugust 21, 2015 at 9:02 PM

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

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  25. Kathy SchweinfurthAugust 23, 2015 at 1:23 PM

    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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  26. WendyAugust 27, 2015 at 7:54 PM

    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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  27. Kristie GouletAugust 30, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    Very pretty watercolored tree, Bonnie! Gorgeous card!

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  28. BożenASeptember 5, 2015 at 6:42 AM

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

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Enjoy! Bonnie