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Saturday, 4 July 2015

Freehanded

It's Saturday and time to be inspired by the challenge at Splitcoast this morning from the Green Wedding Shoes site and this gorgeous grouping of flowers:


I decided to try my hand at some free-style watercolouring which scares me to death.  
So, I wet my paper and started to dab on some watercolour paints to resemble the look of the flowers and the leaves.  A very loose hand leaving some white space for interest (since I can't draw).
When it was all dry, I used the end of my paint brush to add the white dots to the mimic the look of the flower centers then stamped the sentiment from Avery Elle using my MISTI.
I think I will be going back to rely on my stamps for flower images.

I am adding my card to these challenges:

Simon Says- GETTING DOTTY
(dots on my flower centers)

Addicted to CAS- ANYTHING GOES

Use Your Stuff- ANYTHING GOES

Sister Act- ANYTHING GOES

Simply Papercraft- ANYTHING GOES



Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.
Have a great weekend.

Supplies:  stamps-Avery Elle/ watercolour paints/ paint brush/ Memento ink (black)/ Misti
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23 comments:

  1. Deepti4 July 2015 at 10:41

    This is stunning !

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  2. Monika Reeck4 July 2015 at 11:05

    wooow you really painted the flower
    AWESOME!!
    Great card and so happy you joining us at ATSM this week
    thanks so much
    Hugs, Monika (ATSM DT)

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  3. Unknown4 July 2015 at 11:24

    I really love your finished card, I think you should use this technique some more. Karen x

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  4. CherylQuilts4 July 2015 at 11:29

    Oh, Karen, I love it!! I love the free-handed style and beautiful colors! And what a great idea for the flower centers! It's beautiful, so keep doing more!! Hugs!

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  5. JanR4 July 2015 at 11:34

    I think it's absolutely lovely, Karen! In truth, before I started reading your post I thought it was a stamp. I definitely think you should do this again sometime.

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  6. stampinganja4 July 2015 at 12:27

    Wow, that turned out beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Dotty Jo4 July 2015 at 13:54

    In a word:brilliant! Jo x

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  8. Verna Angerhofer4 July 2015 at 14:26

    This is so gorgeous and I love that you did it all freehand. wow! You rocked it!

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  9. Pat4 July 2015 at 18:54

    I think the card turned out great; it captures the challenge beautifully. I don't think you should give up on this technique.

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  10. Bonnie4 July 2015 at 19:11

    How lovely, your brave thing! I tried to do some freehand flowers once. Didn't turn out anywhere near as lovely as these flowers!

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  11. Teresa Kline4 July 2015 at 20:08

    this is stunning Karen, I am having a birthday giveaway this month on my blog...stop by and comment to enter!

    sparkle & shine *~*

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  12. Gabby5 July 2015 at 01:49

    Fabulous free-hand painting, Karen! Terrific card. :)

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  13. Julie B5 July 2015 at 03:57

    Fab freehand watercolouring Karen, such a soft take on the picture.
    Thanks for sharing with us at Addicted to Stamps! :)

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  14. Gayatri5 July 2015 at 04:15

    Just beautiful! You are good at free hand watercolouring, Karen! Also love your creative use of dots :) Thanks for playing along Simon Says Stamp Going Dotty Challenge.

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  15. Marie-Louise5 July 2015 at 09:43

    Wow this is fantastic Karen. Beautiful.

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  16. Pamellia5 July 2015 at 10:47

    Wow Karen, this is gorgeous and what an amazing interpretation of the challenge photo! Stunning! hugs :)

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  17. Sue5 July 2015 at 12:50

    Karen, I love your watercolouring! Big, bold and colourful.

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  18. Kathi K5 July 2015 at 13:49

    Be scared no more - this is a great interpretation! I can't even do it with stamps, so you are an inspiration!!

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  19. Carol D6 July 2015 at 10:24

    Beautiful!! Your bravery has been rewarded.

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  20. *Vicki*6 July 2015 at 11:20

    Absolutely gorgeous water color look for your flowers Karen!! Stunning card! Thanks for sharing your creation with us at Addicted to Stamps & More! Hugs & Smiles - *Vicki*-DT member

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  21. Davi9 July 2015 at 10:08

    Wow Karen, this one is absolutely gorgeous!! You did a fabulous job on the freehand flowers :)

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  22. Natalie9 July 2015 at 17:33

    such a sweet CAS card!
    Thanks for playing along in the Sister Act Card Challenge.
    Hugs,
    Natalie
    INKognito

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  23. applejack cards by sue16 July 2015 at 06:25

    How beautiful! I love that you have water coloured them yourself. Thank you for sharing them with us over at Simply Papercraft. Sue on behalf of Chris DT x

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