The last time we did a micro-hop everyone loved it so much that we wanted to do another on for Gina's beautiful new release.
The few weeks we call spring in Texas are over, but we had some glorious back porch watercolor days while it lasted, and I took the opportunity to head outside with my new Arteza Woodless Watercolor Pencils and put them through their paces with Gina's stunning new images.
First up is this beauty, which I found is the perfect size for a good no-line watercolor image - the petals are large enough to allow for lots of shading. I started with my fadeout no-line watercolor ink - my ink soulmate - on cold press watercolor paper, and then I used this waterbrush and the Arteza pencils, which I love. I love how this came out with just a few colors. It's so glowy and airy. I was very relieved that a bird didn't poop on it, which is always the risk I take when I paint outside. I layered it with Lemon Lime Twist cardstock and put all that on a linen base. I have these linen cards custom cut, scored and corner rounded at this website. This stamp is simply magnificent.
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I guess I should have included a bear in this post, because I do already have a tiger and a lion - hmmmm... #regrets.
Like the other two images, this image is PERFECT for no-line watercolor because it's big enough to shade and add detail too. He looks like the lion version of a Golden Retriever - all happy and eager to please. So sweet. I think he would make amazing baby cards, but I picked a general love theme, and even no line watercolored the little heart next to the sentiment.
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So of course we have all kinds of goodies for you today!
First - a coupon code for these AMAZING watercolor pencils that are now a staple for me - You can use my coupon code OHF-TPE-039 for 10% off on those pencils through April 10th here.
Next, we are EACH giving away a $25 shopping spree to Gina's store - so be sure and leave a comment at all three blogs so that you can get your OWN lion, tiger (lily) and peony!
And most important - take some time to make something pretty for someone today - AND send it them. These cards don't need to sit on our desks! Leave me a comment about who you've sent a card to recently!
Loveyameanitbye.
