Happy middle of the week! I hope yours is going well. So I have a confession. Last week my family and I were on vacation. I generally don’t mention it too much until we get back for safety and security but it was really fun. And then reality came back with a work trip that went a day over and dealt with lots of unique issues (Newark shutting down a runway, lots of weather, timing out). In any case, all of this has cut WAY into my crafting time. I find that is generally true during the summer. For some people, it is the time to relax. For my job, it is the busy season. So with all that, I am still trying to find time to craft. I need to do it!
So yesterday I forced the issue and stamped one of my favorite images. The Mondo Hydrangea from Ellen Hutson is just so pretty. I also pulled out my Zig Clean Color Markers which had been sadly neglected. I used a light blue and a light purple to shade this flower.
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After some false starts, I finally decided to just add a pale watercolor wash to keep with the fun sketch by Jen Mitchell for this week’s Freshly Made Sketches. It looks really light here but is a little more noticeable in person. The sentiment comes from the same stamp set and works perfectly here.
And here is my color inspiration for the flowers. You see, before I got to color yesterday, I had been out weeding around these beauties. My white hydrangeas are anything but dull and always have such pretty and interesting shades.
I hope you enjoy this bit of watercoloring and that you will join us with Jen’s sketch. So many great ways to use it! For those in the US, I wish you a safe and happy Independence Day! Thanks for stopping in today. See you soon!
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This is gorgeous, Jen! Your coloring is perfect!
Great inspiration and your soft watercoloring with Zigs is fabulous! Beautifully done!
This card is so pretty Jen! I just love that hydrangea and your colouring is perfect as always! Hope you had a great vacation!!!
That mondo hydrangea is such a pretty image. It’s got great wow-factor! And it looks beautiful here in these subtle colors. I hope your summer doesn’t become too busy – you’ve got to stop and smell the flowers as well as weeding around them!
Gorgeous!! You’ve given those petals such incredibly soft colors – with the bright golden centers – it’s perfect! I love the little swipe of blue behind it for the sketch.
I love, love, love the soft touch of color on your gorgeous hydrangea!