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Sunday, May 17, 2026

Watercoloured Tree for Jer

Hi everyone.  I experimented with watercolouring following a video link on the Wednesday Watercolor Challenge from a few weeks ago on Splitcoast Stampers.

I do not know how to draw, but I thought with all the cards I've made over the past 25 years+ using stamps and ink, that I could watercolour.  It's a lot different watercolouring your own image. :)  The video relied on a fan brush, which I couldn't get to work for me.  But the video did help me create my own way of watercolouring this tree. :)  In the end, I used distress re-inkers, along with a round brush and flat brush on cold press watercolour paper.

I'm hoping with lots of practice, I will improve.  I was happy with my first tree, so made it into a card for Jeremy's birthday. :)

Close-up ...
Sending this card to the following challenges:
SCS CAS Card Challenge CAS898 - Anything that Grows

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  Happy Birthday stamp (Cavallini & Co.)
Paper:   Cold Press Watercolour paper (Arches 140 lb.)
Ink:   Distress Re-inkers:  Gathered Twigs, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness (Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   Watercolour Brushes

Challenges:

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7 comments:

  1. I Card Everyone17 May 2026 at 11:23

    Loll, it's fantastic! I may give this a try!
    =]

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  2. Leslie Miller17 May 2026 at 12:28

    Geez, Loll, it looks absolutely fabulous to me and I know it will to Jer, too! You're so good! I'm really glad you're able to be in your crafty space more lately. I enjoy the results!

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  3. JoAnn17 May 2026 at 12:45

    You did a great job watercoloring your tree Loll. I really like it and I know Jeremy will too. TFS

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  4. Bobby17 May 2026 at 14:13

    Your first tree is marvelous, Loll. I think watercoloring a scene, not a stamped image, is difficult and you are off to a great start. Keep practicing.

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  5. BożenA17 May 2026 at 15:04

    Great watercolor. I love the details you created, the tiny "leaves" around the trunk at the bottom of the tree, the thick grass at the base of the trunk. You used the watercolor beautifully to create a card for your son. It will be a very special card.
    hugs,
    BożenA xx

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  6. Bonnie17 May 2026 at 15:34

    This is fantastic, Lolly! I'm sure Jer will be impressed with it! I LOVE this tree!

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  7. TK17 May 2026 at 19:55

    I think your tree is pretty fabulous! This makes a very CAS card but also making a statement

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Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I love hearing from you! Loll :)