Another month has passed and it’s time for a new Paint-a-Flower release! This month we’re looking towards the days of summer and the beautiful Hydrangea! You should be arriving from Virginia Lu’s blog. If not, you can track back to the Altenew Card Blog to start at the beginning, or continue around until you loop back here.
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hello, hydrangea!
This month’s Build-a-Flower is one I’ve been secretly hoping for! I just love hydrangea (even though I can’t seem to grow one!) and was sooo excited to see that this month’s set would be just what I was looking for! The fantastic sentiments were just a bonus!!
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tall & skinny
I just love how easy this month’s Paint-a-Flower can be! It’s the kind of design that was just begging to be masked & stamped to create a bigger design. Because I stacked the stamp right on top of itself, I was able to create a beautiful tall & skinny design. This card measures 3 1/2″ x 7″ . The coloring took just a few minutes because it was so light and not too detailed. I wanted the stamp to do most of the “talking”. Of course, I had to add in some of those new Antique Gold sequins! (Haven’t seen those yet, check out last week’s release!)
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three colorways to get you started
Hydrangeas come in so many different colors and color combos. They all stick to the blue/purple/pink/white spectrum… but with just those few colors, there’s so many results. I thought I’d share three to get you started. These are pretty quick too, so I know you’ll love to have these easy watercolors in your Crafter’s Toolbox!
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I love your colouring. Thank you for sharing.
I love your soft watercoloring!! You made it look so simple and the colors are so realistic! Perfect!
I found it so interesting how you paint a flower to make it look white. That is a totally new technique for me. Thanks!
I love the card. Your video was so informative. Thanks for sharing
I like the change is shape. Great use of this stamp and the coloring is so delicate. Very pretty
It is a real gift when an artist shares their method! Thanks.
I like the clean and yet simple coloring (painting) that you did. So, so pretty! Totally my style! 🙂
Nicole, this card is so sweet, so soft – perfect for those times when anything else is too much, such as a sympathy card.
Your card is so pretty and sweet. The hydrangeas look so real like my neighbor’s plant. Thank you for the informative and inspirational video.
Love the softer coloring, beautiful results
Love the style of your card. beautiful soft colors. Thank you for sharing.
Love the card size you used.
I love the soft colors. Such a beautiful card
This is so gorgeous! Love the hydrangea.
The hydrangea are beautiful. Love your clean card, it stands out.
My favorite flower of all time. Love the beautiful details on each petal!
I like how you left a lot of white space on each petal. GREAT idea!
Love the card and the different colour combinations. Thanks for the video showing how you achieved them.
Beautiful card! I love the soft colors you chose.
Very nice! I really liked all three!
Thank you for the video showing the various ways to color the hydrangeas. Your tall skinny card is beautiful!
Such an elegant card, pretty colors too!
Beautiful card. I love this gorgeous hydrangea and it’s perfect for the tall, skinny design.
I just love watching you watercolor. I learn something each time I watch.
Stunning coloring the hydrangeas!! SO PRETTY! Thanks for sharing and creating!
Great coloring tips. Thanks for sharing.
So soft and lovely! Thank you for sharing!
I love your CAS design and gorgeous soft coloring!
A light and delicate composition. I like the three flower clusters. Thank you for sharing!
Like you took a picture of hydrangeas in my garden! Admire your talent and the way you realistically colored all three looks. I would spend time looking at your videos any day to soak up all that knowledge. You make some that is complex look so easy.
Thank you for your cards and tips!!!!
Your hydrangeas have such a soft quality to them and your fabulous video shows us how to get the same effect. Thanks for taking us through the coloring process. Very helpful…
I like the look of the larger card to get more floral burst in. Great video of the color process.
I really love that you created a tall card.. beautiful!
This is so beautifully colored and I love the tall slim card design! You’ve inspired me to create one today. This is one of my favorites on this blog hop!
What a beautiful, soft and elegant card! Love the slimline design! <3
Gorgeous card with the prefect sentiment!! Thank you for the video too.
Thanks for the video – I am just learning to watercolor and love seeing how everyone else applies the color!
Thank you for sharing your tips in the video. Your card show the beauty and time you took to paint. Beautifully done.
Love your CAS card. I really like the tall card with the flowers up the side. Lovely soft & pretty colouring.
Very elegant, I love those soft colours. It gives a very soft, romantic feel.
Very pretty card & thanks for the video.
So relaxing to watch you color this latest new Paint A Flower! Love the color combos you have, so soft yet great depth. Hope I can use this video to achieve a similar look on my card as soon as I receive my stamp set in the mail. Thanks for a great tutorial!
Love your tall & skinny card! Beautiful hydrangea flowers, and pretty coloring!
I love tall skinny cards!! Great idea to stack the stamp
I so want to try the slimline card design…so different and a change in floral design ideas. Your water coloring is absolutely gorgeous and thanks for the tips! I LOVE this stamp set…NEED to order ASAP!!
So pretty. I like the soft colors and the tall design.
I really like how you extended this into a longer card and I love how beautifully you painted it.
Your card is very pretty and the colors are lovely!
Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing
This is lovely. I like this slim design. The stamp is perfect for that. The sequins are a beautiful touch.
Love the subtle color on your card- so pretty! Thank you for the video!
Beautiful! Love the tall & skinny card.
Fantastic card! I love the light and airy colors and design. Fabulous slimline format.
Great card – loving the shape that you choose. Not your typical A2 card which really sets this card apart. Your coloring is so beautiful. Thank you for making a great video. I’m loving this stamp set.
Nicole, I found your video very interesting to watch & learned some great ideas on mixing colours & creating those soft looks. Thanks for taking the time to show the process.
I have learned a lot about watercoloring on this blog hop. First.. there is no one way to watercolor. And for all of you doing it a bit differently from the others and yet, each card looking so beautiful..tells me that this stamp design is a winner. Can’t wait for mine to arrive. Doing Mother’s Day cards for my girls. Staying home, blog hopping, crafting and staying safe. Take care everyone.
This is so soft and lovely! I particularly like the size you chose, it really shows the versatility of the stamp set. Thanks for sharing.
Lovely card, the pastel colors are beautiful. That is what I love about watercolors, there are so many ways to use them and no wrong way to use them
Gorgeous card and gorgoeus hydrangea stamp.
Love the slim look of this card!
Amazing card ! I love the watercolor technique. Love it !!
Love this slim line design Nicole, your coloring is perfect! Thanks for the inspiration and the video it is always appreciated!
Very lovely! I especially like the tall card format with this stamp!
Beautiful cards! Thank you for sharing your coloring techniques.
Beautiful card. Love the simplicity.
stunning technique!
Love the slim line design and your card is besutiful
Your card is so beautiful and fresh! I love your loose watercoloring!
Beautiful card. I like that you created a different size card vs an A2. Thank you for the video which is a reminder that hydrangeas are not just one combo of colors.
Beautiful card. I love the gold sequins.
Really pretty how you have combined the stamps to make a long spread.
Lovely idea to extend the image then watercolor.
I love your skinny and tall card! The stacking of this stamp did work out perfect. I’m sorry you can’t grow hydrangea where you are. Maybe plant a fir tree and then the hydrangea under it – they love the acidity of the evergreens. Thanks for sharing, and I wish you the best!
Love the Slimline card. Thank you for the inspiration.
I love how soft the colors are yet so impactful. Thank you for sharing your gifted talent!
Precious petals is what o call this card!