Friday, May 17, 2013

A lovely week - not much studio time!

This is a card I made for my grandson's teacher who unfortunately has to leave 3 weeks shy of the end of the school year.  She is due to have a baby in June and has had to move to a different state for other reasons,  Not my best effort - but this is the image I had in my head and I knew I had to confront my nemesis - water color.  LOL  The tiny bird in the transparent egg is the new baby and the other small bird is her other young son.  It did come out resembling what was in my head and I did learn something.  My first effort was discarded because I once again tried to "draw" with the paint which is not possible with watercolor.  So I went with a looser approach and this was the outcome.  Hope she likes it - there is a gift inside the card as well.  The writing says "wherever you build your nest is home"  This will have to be my entry this week for Paint Party Friday (here) hosted by the gracious and talented Eva and Kristin.  Head over there to see the smorgasbord of art work - no calories!  Have a blessed and art filled day.

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    1. Thanks Valerie - I think doing cards with watercolors will improve my skills without any pressure!

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    2. Oh so adorable ~ she will love it! Enjoy ^_^

      Thanks for visiting .

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    3. What a lovely card! I'm quite sure she will like it! =)

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  2. aaah so cute. Happy PPF, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  3. oh I think this is such a very sweet card and your painting of it is beautiful-a very thoughtful card. Happy PPF!

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    1. A good way to practice with watercolors - thanks Linda

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  4. Super cute. I agree with you on watercolour - not the easiest medium in the world. I am sure she will love it and the more so because you took the time to create something original.

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    1. Think I will do all my cards in watercolor from now on - gives me no stress practice! Thanks for stopping by

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  5. Gina this is absolutely delightful!! Love it and she will too!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  6. I am sure she will love it... and I think you handles the watercolours well... I love using them and really hope you use them more... xx

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  7. I love the free spirit of your watercolor piece, so am sure your grandson's teacher will love it too. It would look marvelous framed in a baby's room too. Blessings!

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  8. I'm sure she will love this! So cute and homey piece! :)

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  9. A lovely nest and birds. I am sure she enjoyed it immensely. Happy PPF

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  10. What a lovely parting gift. I am sure she will love it:) HPPF

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  11. The expression and design of this card were so thoughtful and appropriate for the occasion. I agree watercolor is much harder than I would have imagined coming from oil painting. I think she will be very pleased. Thank you for your comment on my blog. Have a great week. Happy PPF.

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  12. Oh, that is so sweet. I'm sure she'll treasure it!

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  13. CUte cards- lucky teacher. Happy PPF.

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  14. Adorable. Very creative idea..love it.

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  15. It's very cute and adorable! <3

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  16. It certainly looks a happy family, nice nest!.

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  17. she is sure to love it, so cute and thoughtful!

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  18. This is very nice. Especially done in watercolor
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  19. What a sweet card for the teacher who is moving! As an ex-teacher, I can assure you that this will stay in her treasure chest for a long time and maybe forever. It is beautiful

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  20. I think its adorable and so meaningful. She will love it. HPPF

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  21. Hi Gina,

    This is such a beautiful water colour piece! Love the written sentiments, so very true; she will treasure this forever ; )

    Annabelle O,O

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  22. Aww, what a sweet little card, I am sure she will love it!

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  23. That is so sweet! I bet she liked it. :)

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  24. What a wonderful gift for her! If I were her, I'd frame it and hang it in the baby's room!

    You're right, watercolor definitely has a learning curve!

    Happy Paint Party Friday!

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  25. Oh.. I just realized.. I published my comment at wrong place.. :/

    The card is so beautiful and I'm quite sure she will like it! =)

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