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Friday, August 10, 2018

Peony Thank You...Just Us Girls Challenge #453~Trend Week (Fast Watercolours)

Hello,

Welcome to Just Us Girls Challenge #453~Trend Week, where our sweet hostess, Sue, has selected "Fast Watercolours" as our inspiration.  Fast watercolouring, you ask? Check it out here:

If you've come from - or are heading to - the challenge blog, you'll see an array of fabulous cards from Ros Crawford, who we are thrilled to welcome as our August guest designer, and my talented teammates: Sue, Angie, Vicki, Ina, Bobby, Nancy, Lisa, Maria. Please drop by their places and leave them some love. 

 Sooo...I gave this technique a go with my peony from The Ton. Fast watercolouring: yes. Simple - at least for me - not so much. But....I did wind up - eventually - with a somewhat decent version that I'm sharing here. See that blob above the sentiment tag...grrrrr! I did my best to hide it (aka: design innovation), but it was larger than I realized. Oh well...'most' of it worked out...kind of...


Wishing you a wonderful weekend and hope that you can carve in some crafting time to join us in the gallery!

 Thank you for dropping by!


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13 comments:

  1. Sue VanDeVusseAugust 11, 2018 at 4:14 AM

    Very pretty color combo on that big peony! Your results are gorgeous and the “blob” adds depth to the petals.

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  2. Ros CrawfordAugust 11, 2018 at 4:20 AM

    Wonderful card! I love your pretty flower!

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  3. JeanneAugust 11, 2018 at 6:55 AM

    Gorgeous flower, Carol! LOVE the colors! Oh my, they make me want to swoon. Never would have noticed any issues. Just that beautiful flower! Lovely work!

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  4. CaroleAugust 11, 2018 at 3:54 PM

    This technique looks very interesting Carol. I love your beautiful rose...very effective.xx

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  5. MacimbaloAugust 12, 2018 at 2:58 PM

    Soft beautiful colors - really makes a gorgeous creation! Love the background too!

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  6. Susanne VargasAugust 12, 2018 at 6:12 PM

    That rose looks phenomenal! Wonderful colors and the dotty background is fun!

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  7. Susanne VargasAugust 12, 2018 at 6:12 PM

    Ooops, I meant to say peony...

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  8. Ina GAugust 12, 2018 at 8:01 PM

    That 'blob' just makes your gorgeous flower unique. Lovely bright colours. Fabulous background too Carol. Don't be sooooooo hard on yourself.

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  9. Kim SAugust 13, 2018 at 6:48 AM

    I've been practicing and practicing with watercolors and I definitely don't think there's anything simple about them! I do like what you've done with the "fast watercoloring" - the color variations are stunning!

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  10. *Vicki*August 13, 2018 at 9:12 AM

    Oh wow your flower looks amazing my friend!! REALLY love how it just pops from your background full of texture!! I love this! HUGS :)

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  11. Lisa KindAugust 13, 2018 at 5:37 PM

    Your card is beautiful and the technique was perfect. I never would have noticed the “blob” if you hadn’t mentioned it. I wouldn’t call it that at all. I think you did a fab job!

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  12. BobbyAugust 14, 2018 at 8:01 AM

    What am I going to do with you, Carol? Your flower is gorgeous (what you consider a blob and all) and the background die adds great texture and interest.

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  13. Vicki DutcherAugust 14, 2018 at 9:25 PM

    Super lovely big ole flower!

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