Thursday, January 24, 2008

From the Garden -- Water Color Pencils



I was inspired lately to bring out my water color pencils -- and now I remember just why I love them so much! They are so east to work with -- forgiving, really.

I think this new flower from the Stampin' up! Catalog is just beautiful. It really works well with the technique I posted yesterday -- I have some cards made with it that I will post next week.

This 4" x 8" card opens at the scallop, as you can see from the picture on the right, and the card itself is pieced all the way around it. I really like this card, and the color combination of Artichoke, Rose Red, and River Rock.

Hmmmm I think I have gone a little distress-tool mad...you will have to tolerate me until I get it out of my system!!!

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12 comments:

  1. Gerrie JohnnicJanuary 24, 2008 at 1:27 PM

    like the layout!

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  2. LisaJanuary 24, 2008 at 1:37 PM

    Pat this is gorgeous, really love the colours.

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  3. Holly YoungJanuary 24, 2008 at 1:56 PM

    What beautiful work you do with the watercolor pencils Pat! These new Stampin Up flowers remind me of the PSX botanicals; really gorgeous images.

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  4. PaperSunshineJanuary 24, 2008 at 2:42 PM

    I toyed with getting this stamp set, it is really pretty and what you did with it is awesome! Love this card!

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  5. Melody (lacyquilter)January 24, 2008 at 4:35 PM

    This is beautiful. I need to play with this stamp.

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  6. rozie640January 24, 2008 at 4:59 PM

    Beautiful coloring job, shading & layout. I need to find my watercolor pencils and get busy. Oh, that color combo is fabu.

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  7. Linda CarsonJanuary 24, 2008 at 5:05 PM

    GORGEOUS! You can't beat w/c pencils!

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  8. Michelle KJanuary 24, 2008 at 8:17 PM

    I love this card and the colors you chose. Watercolor pencils are my favorite medium, I can't seem to put them away.
    Michelle Kemper

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2008 at 9:07 PM

    Beautiful card Pat! I need to learn how to use my watercolor pencils. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  10. DonnaJanuary 25, 2008 at 7:29 AM

    I agree I used watercolor pencils a lot but have been using markers to watercolor lately. Thanks for the reminder. Count me in

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  11. KellyJanuary 25, 2008 at 12:03 PM

    Pat;
    This is really beautiful, you did a great job witht he colors!
    Thanks for sharing.
    Kelly

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2008 at 10:46 AM

    This card is so pretty. I love this set. I like some of the more realistic flower blossoms in the new catalogue. Great job on this one.

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