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Friday, March 31, 2017

Hi, Honey

Hi Honeys! :)

In my watercolor split group, we've been talking about classes a lot - the crafting community loves to learn.

I have taken a ton of online classes in the last few years. It's amazing how much is out there.

I love Online Card Classes for crafty classes. As a matter of fact, there's a new one coming up - all about shiny things - check it out.

I am taking a watercolor class right now on the Jeanne Oliver site.

And Creative Live has some photography tutorials I want to take - that's something I have wanted to make time for and just haven't done it. I love that they have free classes so you can try before you buy. They even have ones geared towards Instagram panoramas etc. So much to learn, so little time.

One of the things in the watercolor class I'm taking though is experimenting with different kinds of washes to get the effects you want - like clouds, or fields, etc., so I've been playing with washes a LOT.

I thought it would be fun to use mini washes in the hexagons from Honey Bee's Sweet as Honey stamp set as a color wash experiment. I knew I could get a fun, colorful abstract look for those and the jars with some no-line watercolor. I love how bold and warm it all turned out.
hi honey by Understand Blue
Isn't that a fun way to play with mixing colors? It was such a relaxing painting session.



And of course I did a video for you - I always feel bad if I don't make a video when I watercolor, by the way. You know I love you!




I met the owner of Honey Bee at CHA and was so thrilled - she's such a sweet lady and she has GREAT ideas. So creative. I had ordered from them when she first opened, and I remember how sweet and adorable her packaging was. I have a soft spot for all things bee, so I knew they had to be great people. :)

So I'm playing along with a blog hop today with them and the MISTI design team peeps - who you all know and love!


Be sure and leave comments everywhere for your chance to win some Honey Bee and My Sweet Petunia goodies! My Sweet Petunia will be giving away a mini MISTI, and Honey Bee will be giving away a $45 shopping spree.


Here's the list of hoppers - buzz on by! :)

Lydia Fiedler

Loveyameanitbye.
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119 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 31, 2017 at 6:32 AM

    Thank you for the chance !!

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  2. ConnieMarch 31, 2017 at 7:40 AM

    Love this!

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  3. Preeti D. (aka Dutt Preety)March 31, 2017 at 7:42 AM

    beautiful work :) thanks for sharing

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  4. MarshaMarch 31, 2017 at 7:51 AM

    Sure turned out beautiful. I still haven't gone the water color route but do love the results. TFS

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  5. Dana MMarch 31, 2017 at 8:14 AM

    Terrific card! I love how you tied the colors together in the honey pot and hexagon honeycomb images. What fantastic images too.

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  6. Mary MillerMarch 31, 2017 at 8:39 AM

    Thanks for the video. I love to watch you watercolor.

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  7. Shanna SlaterMarch 31, 2017 at 9:05 AM

    I love the watercolors! Cute card

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  8. EllieMarch 31, 2017 at 9:47 AM

    Simply stunning! Love that Maddie bat! (Also happy to learn how to pronounce "Quinacrodone"...may be misspelled here!!! It is not in my dictionary!!) Hugs!!

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  9. Peniche5March 31, 2017 at 9:47 AM

    Excited to have discovered your blog through this hop! Happy weekend, D

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  10. EllieMarch 31, 2017 at 9:48 AM

    QUINACRIDONE!!!!!😁

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  11. Elise SmithMarch 31, 2017 at 9:52 AM

    This is gorgeous!! I love the bold colors you chose :)

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  12. UnknownMarch 31, 2017 at 10:15 AM

    Love the watercolor look you created! The colors are gorgeous!

    Thanks for sharing!

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  13. Joan BMarch 31, 2017 at 10:28 AM

    beautiful card and a great video. that no line watercoloring is harder than it looks!! lots of dead paper in my room, but I hope your tips help me the next time I try

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  14. Lindar CMarch 31, 2017 at 10:30 AM

    It's great that Maddie checks to make sure your using the right colors and she even makes sure your camera angle is correct, what a great helper! I always enjoy your videos and I love this card!

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  15. LoisMarch 31, 2017 at 10:44 AM

    Your choice/combo of colors is beautiful!
    Stunning card!

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  16. yoorahMarch 31, 2017 at 11:10 AM

    Kinda super gorgeous!

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  17. Nan0807March 31, 2017 at 11:13 AM

    Love your atercoloring!

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  18. Jan CastleMarch 31, 2017 at 11:14 AM

    How cute is this!!! Love all the pretty colors too!
    Paper Hugs,
    Jan

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  19. nancy littrellMarch 31, 2017 at 11:28 AM

    Such fun, colorful and artsy watercolor washed hexagon's and honey pot, Lydia. TFS your card and video. Hugs...

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  20. ElMarch 31, 2017 at 11:43 AM

    Great card. Thanks for sharing your ideas with the rest of us.

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  21. D SparksMarch 31, 2017 at 11:46 AM

    Love the watercolor effect on your card. Great way to experiment.

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  22. UnknownMarch 31, 2017 at 11:51 AM

    Love the watercolor, the next thing I need to learn! Please enter me for the wonderful giveaway.
    Mary Ellen

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  23. Sue DMarch 31, 2017 at 12:05 PM

    Love your card and the watercolor washes. We keep bees so I am drawn to honey/bee images.

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  24. Linda CallahanMarch 31, 2017 at 12:07 PM

    Your watercoloring is fabulous....Love these bright colors.....Sweet card!

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  25. Kay FMarch 31, 2017 at 12:11 PM

    Lovely card. It welcomes Spring.

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  26. UnknownMarch 31, 2017 at 12:17 PM

    I love the color pallets of your card. So pretty and vibrant

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  27. jeanneMarch 31, 2017 at 12:23 PM

    Thanks for the tip about leaving the negative space in the MISTI...beautiful watercoloring!

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  28. CindyCTMarch 31, 2017 at 12:37 PM

    Love the vibrant color combinations. So pretty!

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  29. UnknownMarch 31, 2017 at 12:38 PM

    You are a constant inspiration!

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  30. cghundleyMarch 31, 2017 at 12:43 PM

    So pretty! Love
    the honeycombs
    and all the
    watercoloring.
    Carla from Utah

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  31. nannersmomMarch 31, 2017 at 1:23 PM

    Very cool how you explained and showed the no-line watercolor. You make it look easy. The card is very cute. I love how the colors blend into one another.

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  32. The Red Haired LassMarch 31, 2017 at 1:52 PM

    This card is just so pretty! I love your color choices (and seeing your sweet kitty) :)

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  33. ChristineZMarch 31, 2017 at 2:50 PM

    Your use of color is both inspiring and intimidating lol. I love how you add 'movement' to an image with colors. The honey jar and the hexagons (?) are beautiful.

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  34. ToniMarch 31, 2017 at 3:40 PM

    Lovely watercolor project. I have this stamp set and you've inspired me to try different mediums with it.

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  35. Denise F.March 31, 2017 at 3:56 PM

    Lydia, such pretty colors. Not sure if I would have the patience, but I might try. TY

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  36. Marcia HarperMarch 31, 2017 at 4:11 PM

    So beautiful- love all the colors💖

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  37. FeMMarch 31, 2017 at 4:17 PM

    This is a cool technique. I like the colors you chose. Thanks.

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  38. jandbspiegelMarch 31, 2017 at 4:21 PM

    Cute card - I love the coloring

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  39. Suzanne SearsMarch 31, 2017 at 4:32 PM

    This is both challenging and inspiring. Thank you for a lovely demo.

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  40. Mary-Anne VMarch 31, 2017 at 4:53 PM

    Gorgeous card...love the colours and how you created it.

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  41. BarbaraMarch 31, 2017 at 5:19 PM

    I love-love the way your washes came out!

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  42. Farika PramastijMarch 31, 2017 at 5:30 PM

    Pretty card! Love the water coloring.

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  43. Janet D.March 31, 2017 at 6:06 PM

    This is super cute, love the wonderful watercoloring.

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  44. AnneMarch 31, 2017 at 6:20 PM

    You are so talented and so generous! I told the man from HFC you inspire me. Love these vibrant colors!

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  45. Liz H.March 31, 2017 at 6:32 PM

    neat technique !! Love the card

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  46. Nana711March 31, 2017 at 6:50 PM

    So cute, love the watercolor look.

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  47. Danielle VincentMarch 31, 2017 at 6:51 PM

    I love the variation of colors in the shapes and the bar is perfection! It does look like it was fun to make!

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  48. yvonnewMarch 31, 2017 at 7:25 PM

    As always I love your card!! You're the best

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  49. UnknownMarch 31, 2017 at 7:27 PM

    Such a pretty card! Love your watercoloured hexagons and honey jar!��

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  50. CealMarch 31, 2017 at 7:36 PM

    Love your card and you!

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  51. McStamperMarch 31, 2017 at 8:07 PM

    Love your pretty card. Thanks for the video.

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  52. Lisa's Creative NicheMarch 31, 2017 at 8:58 PM

    This is stunning! Love watching you watercolor!

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  53. Teresa DoyleMarch 31, 2017 at 8:58 PM

    Absolutely adorable Lydia. A great lesson in water colouring. TFS!

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  54. HannahMarch 31, 2017 at 9:10 PM

    Oh my gosh! I ADORE your card! I have watercolors and haven't the faintest idea what I'm doing with them. I can't wait to watch your videos!

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  55. DonnaMarch 31, 2017 at 10:10 PM

    Great video! I do like watching different watercolor techniques! And a cute card!

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  56. SandraMarch 31, 2017 at 10:31 PM

    Love the color wash. Honey bee has great stamps.

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  57. RufusMarch 31, 2017 at 11:02 PM

    Love the "washy" loose water color effect that you used. And that stamp set is really sweet! Will have to check out the company, since they are a new one to me.

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  58. Lucy SchmidtMarch 31, 2017 at 11:02 PM

    Stunningly unique and gorgeous. This is definitely my kind of watercoloring. I like the idea of using a bit of each color in your hexagons. That turquoise is my all-time favorite, too. Thanks for the good instruction and idea.

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  59. ameeMarch 31, 2017 at 11:10 PM

    Love the water coloring! Beautiful card!

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  60. UnknownMarch 31, 2017 at 11:51 PM

    I have no words to express how much I love card. I am a bee lover too, and your color choices and placement are amazing!

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  61. Anna TracyApril 1, 2017 at 12:20 AM

    Thank you for sharing about online classes and how some have free trials and love your card!!!

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  62. Karen Z. BullApril 1, 2017 at 12:48 AM

    Thank you for sharing tips on no line water color! I need to dive in and try it!

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  63. UnknownApril 1, 2017 at 12:52 AM

    Beautiful!

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  64. MirellaApril 1, 2017 at 1:12 AM

    Oooooh, how stunning! I love this beautiful watercolour effect, and your colours are mesmerising!

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  65. NanasniftynitchApril 1, 2017 at 2:44 AM

    Love the card! The water coloring is so soft and sweet. ANd love the mixed colors, beautiful!
    XO April

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  66. IreneApril 1, 2017 at 4:26 AM

    Beautiful watercoloring! And it is always fun to see your kitty!

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  67. RoseLilacApril 1, 2017 at 4:28 AM

    What an innovative way to use the stamp. You inspire me to pull out my watercolors and try!

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  68. Donna CalaApril 1, 2017 at 6:19 AM

    You have wonderful skills. The colors dried so beautifully. Honeybee makes great stamps. I have Zen Florals and use it all the time.

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  69. BrendaApril 1, 2017 at 6:37 AM

    Love your water coloring. Nice card!

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  70. Teri WilsonApril 1, 2017 at 7:17 AM

    Love the watercolor background!

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  71. UnknownApril 1, 2017 at 7:19 AM

    Love your color washes. It never occurred to me to practice washes. Thanks for the idea.

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  72. ljcasselmanApril 1, 2017 at 7:25 AM

    Thank you so much for the video on no line watercoloring. I learned some new things from you. Your design is beautiful.

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  73. Dee TollaksenApril 1, 2017 at 7:30 AM

    Beautiful painting, Lydia! Thanks for sharing your process!

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  74. Jane MApril 1, 2017 at 7:39 AM

    Wow! Love your card and the technique you used!

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  75. Annie SolomonApril 1, 2017 at 7:48 AM

    Adorable card. Looking forward to watching your video. Watercolor is such a mystery to me!

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  76. Tami BApril 1, 2017 at 7:51 AM

    I love the mixing and blending of the colors. Very pretty.

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  77. UnknownApril 1, 2017 at 8:44 AM

    This card is so pretty! Love the variation you got in the color with the watercolor - you are so talented!

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  78. A Card Day's WorkApril 1, 2017 at 8:56 AM

    Wow, how cool! Love it. <3

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  79. TamApril 1, 2017 at 9:22 AM

    I love how the hexagons turned out. It was amazing to watch. The card is really cute.

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  80. asgApril 1, 2017 at 10:01 AM

    love your card and would love to own a misty.
    Thank you Ann

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  81. Monika/BuzsyApril 1, 2017 at 10:16 AM

    Darling card Lydia. Love the pretty and vibrant colors. The honey pot looks amazing.

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  82. GlorieApril 1, 2017 at 10:38 AM

    Great technique. Thanks for sharing.

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  83. Rose WApril 1, 2017 at 10:55 AM

    Great ideas, great stamps. Way to go!

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  84. UnknownApril 1, 2017 at 11:07 AM

    This card is beautiful. I absolutely love the watercolors.

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  85. Denise BryantApril 1, 2017 at 11:53 AM

    This is so pretty! Love the watercolors!

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  86. DianaApril 1, 2017 at 2:06 PM

    How fun! You definitely have taken watercoloring up a notch on this card.

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  87. UnknownApril 1, 2017 at 2:50 PM

    VVVERRRRY nice. I enjoyed watching you paint and your combining the different colors....interesting.
    Jean

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  88. Magda Zaremba Art April 1, 2017 at 2:57 PM

    Beautiful coloring.

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  89. UnknownApril 1, 2017 at 3:09 PM

    I really love this look! Great job!

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  90. Dee EarnshawApril 1, 2017 at 5:44 PM

    fun card - love the rainbow colors you used:)

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  91. BobbiApril 1, 2017 at 8:33 PM

    So very cute

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  92. UnknownApril 1, 2017 at 8:50 PM

    Love the no-line colouring Lydia. We definitely need a lot more bees in the world. I love taking photos of bees on flowers going about their business.

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  93. Debbie FApril 1, 2017 at 11:15 PM

    Hi! Love your card and the watercolor effect. Have to give it a whirl.

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  94. The Crafty CritterApril 1, 2017 at 11:57 PM

    Thank you for the great video! I love the water coloring you did! Thank you so much for the inspiration!
    -Miranda
    TheCraftyCritter.com

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  95. Mom and wife.April 1, 2017 at 11:57 PM

    Love your card.. thanks for the video

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  96. The Crafty CritterApril 2, 2017 at 12:22 AM

    Just wow! I love your project! Thank you so much for the inspiration!
    -Miranda
    TheCraftyCritter.com

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  97. Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijäApril 2, 2017 at 12:34 AM

    This is so pretty! Love your colouring!

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  98. Janet's JoyApril 2, 2017 at 6:54 AM

    Your watercolouring looks awesome! You are sooooo right...too little time.

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  99. D.Ann CApril 2, 2017 at 8:52 AM

    Oh, wow! This turned out beautiful! I love all the color mixes. I can't believe I haven't done my Online Card Classes watercolor class yet... seeing this makes me want to drop everything and go start. : )

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  100. Margarita Navarro-RiveraApril 2, 2017 at 10:00 AM

    Really cool cad and great coloring!

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  101. Michele K. HendersonApril 2, 2017 at 10:40 AM

    I really love this idea and I can't wait to try it myself! The watercolor honeycombs are so pretty!

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  102. UnknownApril 2, 2017 at 11:32 AM

    Love your card. Thanks so much for including the video. They are so helpful, plus then we get to see your adorable cat.

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  103. Mary HolshouserApril 2, 2017 at 12:25 PM

    Love the coloring of the hexagons.
    Great card.
    thanks for sharing.

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  104. UnknownApril 2, 2017 at 5:27 PM

    Love the colors in the honeycomb. So awesome!!!!!!

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  105. lizApril 2, 2017 at 6:20 PM

    I love that honey pot stamp set...
    And the way you colored it!

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  106. DanaApril 2, 2017 at 7:43 PM

    Fabulous watercoloring!! Love the hexagons!!

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  107. halomomApril 2, 2017 at 11:09 PM

    I loved watching you try all your new colors. When you started mixing all of them in each hexagon, I was worried you would get mud, but it turned out fantastic!

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  108. Beth H.April 3, 2017 at 6:48 AM

    I love your work!This is such a fun technique with great results!

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  109. UnknownApril 3, 2017 at 8:49 AM

    Something new to try!

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  110. Hsin-YiApril 3, 2017 at 1:02 PM

    Thank you for sharing your card and video. I am new to card making, and haven't tried watercolor yet. It is very nice blends of colors. Love it! I will have to try it when I have a chance!

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  111. Teresa Godines #6857April 3, 2017 at 3:09 PM

    I really love the abstract look of your project. Very pretty. TFS

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  112. Vivian FooApril 4, 2017 at 5:13 AM

    Great tutorial to learn how to paint with Watercolors. Thanks!

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  113. Arianna BarbaraApril 4, 2017 at 9:52 AM

    Oh my goodness!!! Such a gorgeous card!!! Love it!!!

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  114. AnonymousApril 4, 2017 at 11:46 AM

    This card has the most lovely color combinations.

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  115. UnknownApril 4, 2017 at 2:51 PM

    I also love watercoloring, Online Card Classes, and Honey Bee Stamps!!! We have so much in common :-) I'm really adoring your card and the idea to use watercolor washes on the hexagons!! So beautiful how it came together!!

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  116. Helen GullettApril 5, 2017 at 10:06 AM

    LOVING your coloring on this card. Beautiful hexagons for sure.

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  117. LI$@ A creationsApril 5, 2017 at 10:01 PM

    Cute card! Thanks for sharing!

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  118. Lisa A creationsApril 6, 2017 at 7:17 AM

    Very cute card! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  119. SandiApril 29, 2017 at 5:48 PM

    What an awesome no-line water-coloring tutorial. You have certainly inspired me . Your blog is fabulous.

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