Hi there. I'm so glad you stopped by!
I've been practicing on watercoloring and what better to practice on than
the Altenew Watercolor Coloring Book. I used a gray print for a no-line look
and colored with the Altenew 36 pan set of watercolors.
After it was all colored, I die cut a heart and placed it on foam for dimension.
Stamped the word and added a few gems for sparkle.
It's a special card for a special friend who recently lost her sister.
Not my usual sympathy card, but I felt it was suitable for this situation.
Glad to say, she loved it.
Challenges:
Altenew- Inspired by Nature
The Flower Challenge - Add a Heart
Card Recipe
Stamps: Weather Together (ret. SU)
Ink: Gorgeous Grape
Paper: Watercolor (Strathmore)
Other: Watercolor Coloring Book (Alt), Watercolor 36 pan set (Alt) (Lavender Fields, Midnight Violet, Frayed Leaf, Forest Glades, Citrus Burst, Fresh Lemon, Paper Bag, Caribbean Blue), Sweet & Sassy Framelits die (SU)
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Your sweet and thoughtful comments warm my heart!
Your watercoloring is beautiful. Love how you die cut the heart from the colored image. Thanks for sharing this beauty.
ReplyDeleteBonnie this is beautiful and very thoughtfully made for your friend x.
ReplyDeleteWOW !! Stunning watercolor. It is such a difficult technique to keep in shape unless we have a clear line. You did a really great job, Bonnie. I love the purple colors, all the decorations and the perfect sentiment. Your friend definitely appreciates it.
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BożenA
Adore this Bonnie. So beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!! You did a brilliant job of this. I only wish to paint like that! Don’t know how you had the nerve to cut that heart into the artwork but it looks just amazing! This is SO gorgeous, Bonnie as well as beautifully designed.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card to lift the spirts -- no sympathy card is perfect for the situation, but your card and colors are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteBonnie, you've chosen the best sentiment for this lovely sympathy card! Oh, my goodness, it's so gorgeous! Your practice is working perfectly!
ReplyDeleteSo nice of you to share it with The Flower Challenge - thank you!
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STUNNING card Bonnie! Your watercolouring is amazing ... you are so talented, my sweet friend! And what a beautiful card to send to your friend. I'm sure she will treasure it forever. Love, Lolly
ReplyDeleteThis is incredible, Bonnie! Your practice is making perfect!
ReplyDeleteI said the other day you do beautiful no-line watercoloring and with this one you've blown me away, Bonnie.I know they say practice makes perfect but I don't know how you could get more perfect than this. I'm so glad you shared this beauty with us at The Flower Challenge.
ReplyDeleteAnother example of gorgeousness by you. See what I mean... I cannot miss a post. How lovely with the heart and pearls and your exquisite watercoloring. A card much appreciated and cherished by your friend, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteSO pretty Bonnie! Love how you've colored the image and popped up the die cut heart - just beautiful for your friend!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous Bonnie, such soft and pretty colours and love the foam backed heart shape you cut from it with the added matching stamped sentiment and pearls. A beautiful card for a sad occasion and I'm sure this special card will be greatly appreciated by your friend. x
ReplyDeleteBonnie, your watercoloring is exquisite and the die cut heart a beautiful touch for a sympathy card to your dear friend. I'm so glad you shared with us at The Flower Challenge!
ReplyDeletewow, stunning no line watercolouring. I've always struggled with this- I'm in awe XX
ReplyDeleteBeautiful watercolouring and a wonderful way to work in the heart for the Flower Challenge! Gorgeous colours!
ReplyDeleteBonnie this is exquisite - the image is beautiful, and your painting absolutely amazing. Love the eclipse style heart, that really lifts the card to another level.
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Maxine
Its beautiful!, as is your watercolouring. I hope she frames it. xx
ReplyDeleteJust love your delicate watercoloring, Bonnie, and what a pretty heart feature!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely GORGEOUS card Bonnie! You definitely have some mad water coloring skills and this no line flower is just STUNNING!! I love the heart cut out too...what a perfect way to convey your love for your special friend that really needs it right now. Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the prettiest cards I think you have ever made -- and you have made ALOT of cards!!!!
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
What a lovely card for your friend. This is a wonderful design and beautiful watercolor. I love the dimension and those purple embellishments.
ReplyDeleteI think this is just beautiful, your practice is definitely working. Brilliant watercolouring and I love the addition of the heart xx
ReplyDeleteOooooo! I'd say your practice has made perfect, this is so gorgeous! I love the softness of it. So so pretty!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous watercolored floral design and die cut popped up heart. Your watercoloring is perfection, mf. TFS Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteWow Bonnie, this is a stunning card! I love the image, but love how you watercolored it even more. The heart cut out and popped up is perfect to send your love. Make for a gorgeous sympathy card, even if it is not a traditional one, I love it even more because it isn't traditional. Just stunning! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteWow Bonnie what an amazing card, so beautifully coloured and I just totally love it xxx thank you so much for joining us at The Flower Challenge DT Aileen
ReplyDeleteWow! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Fabulous use of the camouflage die cut technique to incorporate the heart and not take away from your beautiful no line watercoloring. A lovely card for your friend. 💜
ReplyDeleteWow, love the softness of this incredible watercolouring. A simple heart die cut to add lotsa LOVE to this beauty. The lilac pearls give a beautiful feminine touch.
ReplyDeleteHi Bonnie, I've been so distracted this month... I do love to visit my fav card makers and see their wonderful and inspiring cards, so I'm on a bender today to right that. You've been a busy lady and your cards this month are just wonderful... I love your watercolouring.,,,this heart/floral card is amazing.. so pretty and beautifully watercoloured, I love everything about it...hugs Robyn
ReplyDeleteBeautiful design with the heart!
ReplyDeleteWhat a thoughtful card. I like that you emphasized on Love rather than on the loss your friend suffered. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful watercoloring, Bonnie! Seems to me you don't need any practice at all! Congrats on your TFC win!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the win, it truly is an amazingly beautiful card and composition!
ReplyDeleteOMG...your no-line stamped and watercolored flowers are Stunning, Bonnie. I love your die cut and popped up heart for the background and your sweet Love sentiment. Your friend will treasure her card knowing it was made with Love and will remind her of her sister.. TFS and Congratulations on your win at The Flower Challenge...so well deserved, mf. Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteMany congratulations with the win over at the flower challenge Bonnie with this stunner of a card....It is stunningly beautiful x.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant design for a lovely watercolored bloom!! Congratulations on the Flower Challenge win!
ReplyDeleteOh how I wish I lived in Cary! Without question, this is the most beautiful card I have ever seen! fancy yet simple - beautifully colored or should I say painted. Oh Bonnie, I hope you make more like this --- absolutely gorgeous!!!!
ReplyDeleteSandy xx