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Friday, July 11, 2014

Watercolored Roses



Hi everyone.  This card was all about experimenting.  I took an watercolor on-line class a while back and just couldn't seem to watercolor flowers without making a mess. Today I took some time and realized that a lot of the problem was me :)  Patience is a virtue ... definitely required for watercoloring ... and something I'm a little short on :)  In the end, I did manage to wait for the different layers to dry ... and I'm happy with the final result, although there is LOTS of room for improvement.

I used one of my newest purchases for this card ... a stamp set from Clearly Besotted called Bridal Bouquet.  I only used the outline stamp for the roses and then (as shirley bee would say) ... sloshed on some watercolors. :)  I stamped the leaves, watercolored over them, and then re-stamped to give them more color.

I used my re-inkers for this ... diluting them with water.  Some day I'll actually have to use watercolor paints ... but that's a whole new learning curve and it will have to wait.  I used the color challenge from SCS (Color Challenge #486 - Old Olive, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight).  Love this combination.  I found that with using the re-inkers, the colors are strong and instead of a coral, I ended up with more of an orange ... still pretty!

Lots of experimenting over the past few days and I'm having some successes ... and some things end up in the garbarge ... but I'm learning, so it's all good! :)







Stamps:  Bridal Bouquet; A Little Sentimental (both Clearly Besotted)
Paper:  110 lb. white; watercolor (Tim Holtz)
Ink:  Old Olive, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight (SU!); Black (Staz-on and Memento)
Accessories & Tools:  paint brushes, post-it notes for masking




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21 comments:

  1. Brawny x11 July 2014 at 13:30

    A gorgeous card Loll. Love the flowers x

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  2. Gramma Sarah11 July 2014 at 13:39

    Proud of you, Loll. Love the card and softened colors.

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  3. Stamps and Paper11 July 2014 at 14:24

    Very pretty card Loll lovely water colouring

    Anne

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  4. JJ11 July 2014 at 15:04

    These are beautiful Loll, love the colours.

    Love & Hugs

    Jacquie j xxx
    http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

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  5. Lyn11 July 2014 at 15:24

    Looks fantastic I would love to have a go at water colouring...............On my to do list :)

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  6. Kylie11 July 2014 at 15:38

    Just stunning, my friend!! xx

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  7. Lee-Anne11 July 2014 at 16:20

    Wonderful job with the technique, Loll! Your patience paid off...it's a beauty!

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  8. Bonnie11 July 2014 at 16:54

    Wow! I'd say you've got it, Loll! What a pretty piece. I've used the paints and I'm a little more comfortable with them, but still prefer the reinkers! I think it's because I know those colors. This makes me want to get the water and paints out!

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  9. Brenda11 July 2014 at 20:08

    Your experimenting is looking mighty pretty to me Loll! I think you've got the hang of it!! I love the bold and vibrant colors in this card too, the flowers are so pretty in orange! Yes, you have made a wonderful card that is so beautiful. Hugs, Brenda

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  10. sandie12 July 2014 at 00:34

    Well your patience is working! These are coloured beautifully. I am loving water colouring at the moment and the other day even painted my own scene...not too got though...but fun!!

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  11. Karen M12 July 2014 at 01:24

    Your watercolouring looks amazing Loll and this card is so pretty:) Hugs xx

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  12. Unknown12 July 2014 at 02:28

    You watercoloured image is beautiful, Loll! Ingrid x

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  13. Maarit at Violets Corner12 July 2014 at 07:27

    It's a fabulous card, the colouring is beautiful Loll!

    Warm hugs
    Maarit

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  14. shirley-bee12 July 2014 at 14:16

    Yay, sloshing!! Love your watercolour panel - but you knew I would, didn't you?

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  15. Julia Aston13 July 2014 at 13:29

    Beautiful water coloring Loll! Mixed Media does take patience - with the drying in between - a thing I'm short on myself!! I'm learning to do the first coat - and leave it over night and do the next layer the next day but it's hard to do! These roses are lovely!

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  16. MaryH14 July 2014 at 12:38

    Thanks for your sweet anniversary wishes. I think your w/c technique is terrific. Don't see any room for improvement on this pretty card. The colors are softly shaded so nicely, and I'm loving that shadowy background. Well done! TFS & Hugs.

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  17. cm14 July 2014 at 21:45

    Loll, your patience and perseverance have paid off, because this card is lovely!! Beautiful water-colouring, pretty flowers: I'd call this an A+++++ card in every way! Carry on with this technique, because I know you have plenty of 'marvelous' yet to share! I'm still pa-thet-ic with water-colouring, yet despite the epic fails, I continue to be drawn to it. And I agree: my issues are more "me" than the water-colouring itself. I shall continue to try (and I suspect Mr. Recycle will continue to enjoy snacks....many, many snacks)!
    Hugs~c

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  18. Barb Ghig14 July 2014 at 23:10

    Really gorgeous water coloring, Loll! I love your flowers...the colors are just so pretty, and they really pop off the background! I think I need to practice patience, too...I'm still making a mess.

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  19. Cathy15 July 2014 at 19:01

    This is so pretty Loll. I've really not done proper watercoloring as I have no paints but am inspired by you using reinkers. I do have some of those, love the soft effect you created. Cathy x

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  20. Deepti16 July 2014 at 13:52

    Gorgeous water coloring :)

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  21. The Colour Press16 July 2014 at 22:42

    It's a pretty card. Ur inspiring me to try some water colouring now....... I'm like u no patience to let the paint dry. Will let u know if I do try :)

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