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Watercolor Creations

This week my kitchen counter has been covered in watercolor supplies and paper. I saw so many wonderful cards done by students in the Watercolor for CardMakers classes that I decided to sign up myself.

Here are my creations from classes 1-6 (I combined them into 3 cards). I had lots of attempts - but these are the only ones I am willing to share - LOL! I love, love, love the classes and encourage you to take them if you get a chance.

Class 1&2 - Watercolor backgrounds:


I used watercolor paints and a Prima stencil on this one. I learned that a smaller brush is not a good idea when doing color washes.

Class 3&4 - Watercolor Stamping


I learned not to keep stamping when everything is wet but I still like how it came out.

Class 5&6 - Watercoloring Stamped Images


I used SU! Fabulous Florets images and Tim Holtz Distress Inks - I really like how this came out. I watercolored my rolled roses too.

Fun stuff - hope you are having a fab weekend!

Hugz!

Comments

  1. BenziMay 17, 2014 at 2:50 PM

    Oh, you're learning so much in your water color class and doing some wonderful pieces. They're all very pretty, Nancy.

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  2. TammyMay 17, 2014 at 4:23 PM

    Each one is gorgeous! You're teacher must be very proud of you!

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  3. McCrafty's CardsMay 17, 2014 at 4:29 PM

    these are all beautiful Nancy!!!
    Kevin xx

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  4. Irish CherokeeMay 17, 2014 at 7:30 PM

    My goodness Nancy. You have stepped up to the plate and smash one to the wall. Great work on all three.

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  5. AnonymousMay 18, 2014 at 4:06 AM

    You did a great job on all of these and I'll bet your others are just as lovely. I am thinking of signing up for that class also. I love that you can sign up at any time. I have also seen some wonderful card come out of that class and yours' are no exception. Enjoy your day.

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  6. coopsMay 18, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    these are beautiful nancy.gorgeous pretty designs and images :D

    xx coops xxx

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  7. MarisaMay 18, 2014 at 12:02 PM

    These are wonderful! You go girl. Love the blooming bush out the window and the gorgeous flowers on the last one.

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  8. JD/ JillMay 18, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    Oh Wow! A+ on all your cards...You sure were inspired by those classes.

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  9. cotnobMay 18, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    These are beautiful, I love them all but the little scene through the window has to be my favourite. I have joined a couple of these online classes, they are brilliant - I especially enjoyed the CAS ones.
    Pauline
    x

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  10. Carol LMay 18, 2014 at 3:08 PM

    Beautiful watercoloring on both cards! I love those silhouette floral images against that pretty background on the 1st, and the scene you created on the 2nd is just wonderful! NJ!

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  11. WishcraftMay 20, 2014 at 2:48 PM

    Oh they're all lovely! Such pretty cards :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  12. AnonymousMay 22, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    so happy to see these elegant cards..that too you just learned water coloring..but looks like created by experienced professional on water color.. happy learning Nancy.. all three are equally beautiful..but i liked the 3rd card (flower one) the most
    -- samir

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  13. Anne TempleMay 22, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    Wow, all of these are gorgeous. I especially like the second one, looking through the window.

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