Dec 08 2008
Watercolor…A Real Challenge (for me)
Hi everyone! TGIM! My Monday won’t be as quiet as usual as I have a red-eyed girl home today. We’ll soon be off to see if it’s allergies or the dreaded pink eye. But either way, I won’t have to listen to the relentless arguing and tattling I endured over the weekend… “Mom, he said I’m stupid!” “No, I didn’t!” “Yes, he did!” “No, I didn’t!” “Did too!” “No, I said she was SO stupid! There’s a difference!” **sigh** Anyway…
Today’s challenge at Cornish Heritage Farms is to watercolor. I’ve relied on Copic markers so much lately that watercoloring really was a challenge for me. (Please be kind.)
Happiness
I chose to use Easter Basket, one of three new Saturday Evening Post images to be released this Friday, December 12th. The word “happiness” was taken from a sentiment in the Friend Centers set by Mona Lisa Moments.
Be sure to check out these other CHF designers to see their watercoloring: Julia, Kim, Dawn, Joanne, Kristine, Jen and Sherrie.
Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day!
Stamps: Cornish Heritage Farms “Easter Basket” (Saturday Evening Post), “Friend Centers” (Mona Lisa Moments) Ink: Adirondack Espresso, Stonewashed, Butterscotch, Salmon, Lettuce, Latte Cardstock: Prism White, watercolor Patterned Paper: Basic Grey Urban Prairie Accessories: Ribbon, safety pin, water brush, sewing machine. Card size 5 ½” x 5 ½”.
This is stunning Michele! Love the vintage look of that image when watercolored! Beautiful details too!
Love the fresh colours of the DP you paired up with this image. The detailing of the scalloped edge and tiny sentiment tag are great too!
So pretty! I love how you painted the image and the choice of papers and embellies is so perfect
I totally agree, what a challenge when you are so used to copics. I had to wrap my head around that too! You did a fabulous job with this bunny, so soft and pretty!
Beautiful card, Michele. Everything you do is lovely! Thanks for the chuckle about your kids.
Awww, so sweet!
LOL…too funny about your kids. Super cute card though!!
Your watercoloring is just lovely! This is such a sweet image! Beautiful Easter card Michele!
i am so glad to hear that i am not the only one who has to endure the relentless arguing…and mine are 15 and 13! LOL!
precious card…i think you watercolor quite well!
{{{hugs}}}
mercy
hahahahaha….kids…you always make me chuckle Michele! hope things are ok now *wink*
what do you mean challenge…you PRO…shoot..Cover Girl was watercolored!!! this is fab kiddo!!
lol. the tattleing is alway in full swing around here. i feel your pain. love the watercolor, great card!!
It’s beautiful! I like when you share stories of your kids. I hope the red eye is just due to allergies.
Michele, this is beautiful! The image, watercoloring, and papers are just perfect together!
If it makes you feel any better, my youngest two have been at it all week!!! Do they not know that Santa is watching…? Do they even care…? *sigh*
Hope the red eyes clear up without complications!
Lovely!
Beatrice Potter would be envious!
What a sweet image…and your coloring looks beautiful, Michele!! I love the papers too!!
I hope it wasn’t Pink Eye! I totally know what a pain that can be!! (Why they don’t sell those eye drops OTC, I’ll never know!)
Wow! This is marvelous! Your water coloring is excellent! And no, I’m not being kind, I’m being honest! You did a fabulous job! Best, Curt
This is darling! Love the coloring and the layout! I just love your stuff, Michele!
Hugs!
Beautiful Michele!!
Michele, your watercoloring on this is fabulous!! Wow, I LOVE the image! You did a wonderful job creating a layout for such a large image, too. Your card is SO PRETTY!