Hi there...
I'm happy to say that I recently got Outstanding Design awards for 2 of my cards at
CAS Mix Up Challenge and CAS Watercolour challenge
Today I have a card I've made for this months challenge at
Today I have a card I've made for this months challenge at
A hand painted snowy Christmas tree
I used both acrylic paints and watercolours (Gansai Tambi) with a fan brush and I'll let you into 2 secrets here, well, mishaps actually
Originally the tree was bigger then I accidentally cut the bottom of it - Lost the base completely, but I didn't want to just discard it so instead of a top fold card I did a side opening card and it looked less obvious that way haha!
And secondly... See those silver dots? Well, you maybe forgiven for thinking that it's liquid pearls or maybe paint but you'd be wrong. See, when I had a full tree I added some tiny pearls to it but having accidentally cut the base I had to go to plan B...Put a frame die around my half a tree. I forgot about the pearls and the Big Shot completely squashed them flat... Embedded them into the paint!
Ah well, I got a card at the end of it all....
I think I need to lie down for awhile...
Thanks for stopping by... Have a great day
~ Ros ~
This is a very pretty tree Ros and love the glittery silver die cut sentiment, and the pearls still show and are a great finishing touch. Congratulations on your OD awards at the two challenges, well deserved. x
ReplyDeleteOh Ros...I'm sorry you had so much trouble with this card but you sure did give me a good laugh!! So glad to know I'm not the only one who has days like that! But anyway, you did a great save and your card came out BEAUTIFUL!! Your water coloring with the fan brush is FABULOUS...love, LOVE it!! Thanks so much for sharing this beauty with us at CAS Watercolour!! :0)
ReplyDeleteLOL No mishaps just learning experiences. The squashed pearls are hilarious but they actually look cool. I think your tree painting turned out really great too. It's a beautiful card Ros.
ReplyDeleteHappy accidents as they say and a great card at the end of it all...sshh no one will ever know....unless they have read this post that is! Congrats on your wins.xx
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty card Ros in spite of your mishaps and the embedded pearls are a great idea so they don't fall off in the post!!
ReplyDeleteOh how funny! I can laugh with you since you ended up with a gorgeous card, my friend! The smashed pearls are wonderful! Congrats on the awards--no surprise!
ReplyDeleteRos, you did make me smile with this one, we've all had one of those days :)
ReplyDeleteAs for your beautiful tree, it's amazing. I've always wanted to try this technique, I even purchased the fan brush. Perhaps this is the inspiration I need.
Beautiful card Ros. So good that you just kept going because you finished card was worth the effort. Beautiful hand-painted tree and love the glitter die-cut sentiment. Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Watercolour!
ReplyDeleteWell, we would of never known had you not told us LOL...but it is a beautiful card and you just might have started a new fad!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful save Ros. Your card is stunning, artsy and so unique. What an eye catching tecnique and had a little chuckle about the flattened pearls X many congratulations too on your well deserved shout outs X
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, Ros, this is absolutely beautiful! I don't see anything wrong with having only half a tree and would not have thought anything was missing at all. Your painting totally WOWs me! A fan brush? This makes me think of all those Bob Ross shows I watched on Amazon. Also, the pearls... hmmm... a new technique. I've got a bunch of pearls I hardly use. This makes them flatter and better for mailing. You're just full of inspiration!
ReplyDeleteTwo awesome saves, Ros...who would have guessed that you did not plan a horizontal gorgeous Winter tree design with the flattened snow drops! Love your pretty glittery die cut sentiment too. TFS Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your awards! And, your card is very artsy with the gorgeous tree! Happy to hear how your continued on despite a little trouble. It was well worth the effort! Lovely sparkly sentiment, too, for your lovely card!
ReplyDeleteYour hand painted snowy Christmas tree is sooo beautiful, Ros! Love all the shades of green.
ReplyDeleteI didn't notice that the tree was originally a full tree or the pearls were squashed. What a great save! I'm so glad that you went to plan B!
Hideko xx
LOL! After all that I'd need to lay down too. That is after I jumped up and down in excitement about the finished product! The tree is beautiful and so are it's decorations! All happy accidents, Ros! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at CAS Watercolour!
ReplyDeleteFantastic card Ros, mishaps and all you've created a wonderful Christmas tree, it feels serene with the green and white and splash of glittery silver, just gorgeous
ReplyDeleteEven with your mishaps, this is absolutely GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you!!! This is tremendously creative!
ReplyDeleteThat's a fantastic save of that shortened tree - and I love the flat pearls, too!
ReplyDeleteOh Ros, you make me chuckle. Well your mishaps surely paid off. Your card is stunning! Love the shades of the greens, the flatten pearls, and the complete layout! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great card and a funny story!
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